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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1900
Page
1
The poem mocks social etiquette during a heatwave of 1900, describing a figure called the shirtwaist man who stays cool without coats while others suffer. James H. Lambert Jr. cites Philadelphia Press as the source.
The fragmentary clipping notes shifting power dynamics from Britain to China and Russia. It references Mayflower nostalgia, Astor snubs, tea trade tensions, and a Sydney university invention yielding an adjustable artificial larynx, hinting at broader cultural and scientific currents.
A hundred thousand tons of coal were handled in St Thomas in the Danish West Indies with the Hamburg American line moving over 6000 tons monthly. Reports claim the Prince of Wales once plunged a hand into boiling lead after cleansing it with ammonia. Palmyra residents salt their water by evaporating lake brine, while the Turkish government controls the salt trade.
Washington reports a state cipher from Conger via Chinese channels. Wu translated the 50 word message saying British legation under fire, relief needed to avert general massacre. Officials note ministers in Pekin may still be alive as cabinet considers China crisis. Methuen and English officers active near Pretoria with Hamilton and Mahon marching north of the Delagoa Bay line.
Steamers from the north report that upwards of 20 persons perished during the fierce gales at the mouth of the Yukon river. Michael O'Brien, M. C. Button, A. F E. Brown and M. C. Cronin, all of Boston, are said to have lost their lives. INDICATIONS. Boston, July 20.-For Massachusetts: Local rains tonight and Saturday, followed by fair and fresh east to northeast winds.
The converted yacht Mayflower left the navy yard today with Gov. Allen of Porto Rico on board bound for Boston. After a few days at his home in Lowell, Mass., Gov. Allen will sail direct from Boston to Porto Rico.
Che Foo July 20 Russians fight to concentrate forces but suffer heavy losses as Boxers overrun northern China. Russian positions around New Chwang are under pressure and they are expelled from Tien Chwang Tai with significant casualties.
Dover New Hampshire July 20 The Cocheco mills and print works will suspend operations Saturday for one week due to extreme heat. Agent Charles H Fish says workers will receive a week’s vacation though orders remain. Most operatives oppose the shutdown.
In St. Petersburg on July 20, authorities report about half a million troops being mobilized near Moscow. Troops are being dispatched in rapid, continuous waves via eastern Siberia toward China, with thousands moved each day.
A Shanghai despatch reports sixty missionaries and ten native converts massacred at Tai Yuan by Boxers. Tai Yuan lies about 250 miles southeast of Pekin, and the event, if true, suggests southward spread of the disturbances threatening southern China.
Lawrence July 20 notices announce Washington mills will defer resuming work until Monday the 30th, extending a four week shutdown. The move affects operations at the plant and local workers awaiting return.
Three year old Annie Glenn daughter of Peter Glenn of 60 Lagrange Street fell in the street last night and broke her arm. She was carried by her father to the Corporation hospital for treatment.
The retailer promotes active sale of Worsted Trousers cut from five and six dollars to three fifty, prompting discounts across related lines to maintain stock. A new strong line of the famous products has been added today.
A North Chelmsford incident ends with a quick chase after a man who grabbed 12 year old Addie Puffer near Moore's mill. An electric car and bystander youths chased the suspect, but no arrest made. The girl, bitten on the arm, described a 30 year old, pale, with black coat and straw hat.
Arrangements for Governor Allen’s Lowell visit are nearly complete with his arrival expected on an 8.08 train at Middlesex street depot. A parade will form at 7.30 from the armory, proceeding to Jackson hall for greetings by the city government. Mayor Crowley presides at Huntington hall with remarks by Farley and Carmichael. George F. Richardson will not attend.
The Lowell and Suburban Street Railway continues its charity work giving free ride tickets to children through Day Nurseries churches and private donors. This summer 500 tickets go to institutions with additional outings by two cars each Monday and private philanthropy. Last year the company aided outings for children including General C A R Dimon and plans suggest more excursions this season by public spirited individuals.
State Board chemist Albert E. Leach reports no arsenic in Kagan Well water samples, keeping the Eagan poisoning mystery alive as doctors and Major Allenboh debate ptomaine versus arsenic. Autopsy notes support non arsenic poisoning while Allen tests flagged arsenic on a Marsh tube, prompting further inquiry.
A deceased list includes Lawrence Mooney of 57 Davis street aged 48. The piece covers multiple funerals from local addresses with dates, church services, bearers, and cemeteries, listing Tom, Dr. Ward, Boland, Currier, and others. It notes Masses at St Michael's and St Joseph's cemeteries with detailed pallbearers.
Mrs Eagan remains in a critical condition at Lowell General Hospital today after a restless night. Dr Welch says recovery chances are against her.
Three men were arrested in North Berwick Maine yesterday for burglary. One man gave the name Lewis Lane of Lowell, but verifications found no record of such a person. The suspects matched descriptions of burglars who raided the Cold Spring brewery several weeks ago.
Paris reports from July 20 that the foreign office received Chinese information claiming the ministers at Peking were not massacred. The legations were burned, but the ministers supposedly escaped to Prince Ching's palace.
Boston and Portland freight trains collided head on near Bennett's Road two miles from Newmarket New Hampshire just after midnight July 20 Fourteen cars derailed and half demolished Locomotives telescoped and damaged One locomotive partially destroyed and one more details pending investigation
Paragon Pants highlights the best ready-to-wear trousers in the world priced at 3.50 a pair. The claim emphasizes value and quality, aiming to attract bargain seekers and fashion-conscious shoppers.
Edward Drewett a weigher at the Cooperative coal yards collapsed from heat on Tuesday. He lay unconscious at work, was moved to his Meadowcroft street home, and after hours of treatment by a physician he regained consciousness, though officials feared sunstroke could be fatal.
Lewis Lane of Lowell, named as one of four alleged burglars caught at North Berwick, is not known to city police and does not appear in the city directory. Some link him to a Lawrence Cola Spring brewery burglary, but without property tied to him and lacking accurate descriptions, arrests on that charge seem unlikely.
Alfred Richards, treated at St John's hospital for lockjaw, continues to improve and recovery is now considered assured. The left hand’s index finger required flesh removal to the bone, creating a long healing period and likely permanent loss of full use.
Retail promotion notes a shortage of golf trousers at $3.50 with a rescue batch of $5.00 trousers offered at the same sale price. The ad promises regular $5.00 value for $3.50 while stocks last.
Farmers near the Foxbarh Intracut Centre report a nauseating odor from 200 pigs burned in the cellar earlier this week. The stench is nearly unbearable and no contractor will take the job yet. Barrels of disinfectants may be required to clean the property.
Thomas Brumster, about 25 and likely Polish, was seriously injured at work when a car he helped move on an elevated track fell 10 to 12 feet. He was unconscious, transported to Corporation hospital, and doctors fear a fatal back injury. Name uncertain, may live at 3 Bay State avenue with a possible brother in the city.
In Police Court at Pickman Judge Pickman fined George R Lee Alice Merrill Emma Wilton and John Simms two dollars each for drunkenness Florence ONeil six dollars and John J Dewall sixty five dollars A case involving Amable House lawy ers Rivet and Owens focused on Houle accused of obtaining money under false pretences Judge Pickman found greater weight in the complainants evidence and sentenced Houle to three months in jail He gave leave to appeal
Assistant Chief Norton of the Lowell Firemen s Fund association received a 25 dollar check from the Yorick club as appreciation for the department s work during the recent fire in the Mansur block club rooms.
The advertisement claims the kidneys, once called reins, suffer from nerves, anxiety, and poor sleep. It promotes a purely vegetable remedy with direct kidney benefits, promising blood cleansing and systemic support to drive wellness and balance.
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