25 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1899
Page
1
A Pittsburg Times glimpse portrays a small girl counting heads at a meeting house as dreams of bees and cherry blossoms drift through her thoughts. Three sleeping puppies charm her with soft bodies and warm noses while laughter ripples through the crowd and she hides in shame on her mother's lap.
A compact, quirky mix of witticisms and quotes on topics from old trusts to the Hague conference and weather. It hints at cultural tidbits, athletic and religious allusions, and rural imagery with a dated voice and playful observations.
Arnold Print Works, owner of Beaver and Eclipse mills, seeks to hire about 600 extra workers as it prepares night shifts next week. Eastern state representatives aim to recruit weavers and help for months ahead, with orders strong and plans to build a silk mill in the southern city end. Separately, N L Millard & Co workers struck over rack shortages, threatening further factory shutdowns if settlements fail.
A dialogue laden piece presents a Mayfair doctor visiting Dexter, a Georgia hog farming exchange, and an actor lost in his role. Characters include a remorseful wife, a Northern visitor, a slow-speaking native, and a sharp critic. The vignette sketches social quirks with regional flavor.
The twenty second annual meeting of the Unitarian Grove Meeting association occurs at The Weirs July 25 to 30. The literary and social features are attractive and reduced rail rates will be provided from points on the Boston and Maine railroad.
London dispatch dated June 17 reports that censor policies under General Otis in Manila hinder dispatches on naval matters. Reporters allege delays on deaths and disappearances, risk of dismissal as treason, and volunteer mutiny threats. Also notes travel of Trave steamer to Germany and Williams attending a Democratic National Committee meeting.
Cleveland July 25 after a night of disorder the city is peaceful today. Major transit lines run on schedule and traffic is uninterrupted in outlying districts. Mayor Farley was informed by the adjutant general that 1000 troops will arrive this afternoon to assist local authorities.
The body of Col. Ingersoll lies in a casket as flowers form a bower around the reception room. Mrs. Ingersoll is ill and may not attend the cremation this afternoon, though her condition is improved. The remains are prepared for cremation in a plain black-cloth coffin.
The Shamrock left London for Greenock to complete fitting out for the Atlantic crossing to start in a week. Lipton plans a crew increase to 50. Captain Hogarth declines to judge the yacht’s chances and warns Americans not to lay odds.
Texarkana Ark July 25 The home of Col Hooks a prominent Hooks Texas citizen was blown up by dynamite Sunday night and the colonel killed A negro Will Jackson who escaped to Clarksburg Miss after the explosion is believed to be the perpetrator
Paris July 25 Gen Pellieux newly appointed to command the 44th brigade at Quimper Esterhazy will receive a safe conduct to enable him to testify in the Dreyfus court martial at Rennes.
Advices from South Africa dated July 2 indicate Krueger, President of the South African Republic, has resigned. The dispatches suggest the resignation is being confirmed by multiple voices from Cape Town.
Paris reports in Politique Colonial that Russia and Japan are arming in anticipation of a potential clash over Korea, signaling rising imperial tension and regional rivalries in East Asia.
Ex congressman George Fred Williams sails from New York to Germany on a business trip set to begin tomorrow morning. The voyage follows his recent activities in Boston where he announced his travel plans. Williams, a former Republican, has engaged in discussions with German officials and business leaders during the voyage.
A large, rapidly spreading woods and pasture fire burns in the northeast Marlboro section near the city sewage farm. Origin unknown, with extensive damage to heavy woodland and dry fields as crews battle the flames, forecasting heavy losses to landowners.
Fire swept through a five story wooden building housing A B Seel’s photograph studio Samuel Orr’s hat factory and Jule’s restaurant at 26 Hanover street and the Palace theatre on Tremont Row. The roof and upper floors were badly damaged and all stock soaked. Photographer A B Seel, owner of the basement and rear of the fourth and fifth floors, suffered the heaviest losses.
In Greenfield on July 24 Judge Sheldon halted the State against Viola Smith for keeping an immoral house finding prejudice by Springfield papers. Reporters were summoned. the judge ruled papers had no right to print Mrs Smith's prior conviction or trial details from the tower court as they could bias a jury.
Print cloth traders in Fall River report a Providence market sale of regular goods at 2% cents, about 10 000 pieces, easing mill relief. Rhode Island market sought below the quoted price, but today’s sale convinces mill men that the two months old value was fair. No sales reported locally yet, but large printer inquiries suggest trustees’ policy of holding goods may endure.
Cadets of the senior class aboard the training ship Annapolis arrived in Boston on the forenoon voyage from Vineyard Haven. Commander R R Ingersoll led the ship and class as inspections began at Charlestown navy yard, part of their instructional cruise.
New England pension agent Captain A J Hoitt reports for the year ending July 1 1899 that pension rolls rose by twelve while total disbursements fell by 29217378. The rolls total 65667 replacing 65655, with disbursements of 7210572 58 down from 7502746 16. The shift is due to invalids dropping off the rolls being replaced by widows with smaller pensions. Massachusetts received 4986231 88, Connecticut 1245642 27, Rhode Island 465960 50, the remainder distributed nationwide.
Nellie M. Brophy sues Prosperity Circle No 168 for about 100 dollars claiming unpaid sick benefits dating 1896 and 1898. The defense contends 216 dollars was already paid for an earlier illness and seeks dismissal as per organization rules. The case was adjourned to tomorrow afternoon with testimony from secretary Donoghue and doctors, and a related larceny matter proceeded.
Mrs. Julia Cassidy accuses Bernard E. Noon of stealing a $5 bill yesterday while she and six children were moving to Fall River. Noon allegedly received $10 from her to treat himself at a cider shop on Middlesex Street, returned with $4.90 in change, and claimed the rest. He proposed keeping only a $5 bill.
A military order lists numerous officers to be commissioned or promoted as captains and first lieutenants. Names include Burr Diegler Connolly Fitazger Goedecke King Miller Wagner and many others across Indiana Iowa Illinois Kansas Massachusetts Montana Nebraska North Carolina and Arkansas units with ranks and unit associations. The list names each officer with current or future rank and regiment or battalion, reflecting a broad scale of promotions during wartime.
Fall River striking firemen were hosted by Firemen's Union 3 in Boston at St Stephen's hall. They explained the Fall River dispute and vowed to pursue higher wages through courts, assisting with funds and legal support. Union 8 criticized the license ruling and formed a committee to prepare the case with Lawyer Cummings of Fall River and Enginers Union 16 offering aid.
Marie Boudreau a 16 year old resident of 14 Salem street was given two doses of chloroform during personal crisis. She was taken to Lowell hospital suffering from the effects and is now out of danger. She offered no reason for her action but stated she was determined. The first dose was taken Sunday night at 11 and the second at 3 Monday morning. She ate no breakfast and believed the poison would not work before collapsing.
A blaze at Silver Spring, a popular shore resort in Providence Bay, started in a barn beside a bluff tenement and spread to nearby cottages. An off shore wind fanned the flames before crews from Providence, East Providence and Riverside could halt it. Loss estimated at 18000 dollars.
Mrs. Rose D Blaise formerly of this city now in Highlandville Massachusetts seeks information about her son Frank 25 an iron molder who has been missing for three years and whom Lowell relatives say was murdered in New York, a report she heard from newspapers.
Judge Hadley presided in the police court this morning in a short session. Thomas Kelly was released on probation via Probation Officer Tuttle. Alice Sloss and Joseph G Lake were placed on probation for six months. Bernard E Noon faced drunkenness and larceny charges and pleaded not guilty, with $300 bonds set for trial Thursday. Police allege Noon stole a five dollar bill from Julia Cassidy.
To create space for four new letter carriers Postmaster Thompson reshuffles routes. Civil war veterans will receive first choice of beats, then remaining routes are allocated by length of service among carriers.
Secretary Connolly invites all members to a Thursday July 27 meeting at Welles Hall 178 Merrimack Street. Reports on Labor Day celebration and idle weavers due to the mule spinners' strike will be heard. Mule Spinners' union leader William Rafferty will address on how to build power for better wages and protections, followed by public dancing after business and talks.
Pension Agent Hoitt reports 1898 99 payments total 7 210 572 388 dollars for New England. This is 292 178 78 less than the prior year though the number of pensioners increased by 12. Names shifts and widow payments replacing former soldiers explain the decline. rolls show 65 655 names in 1897 98 and 55 657 in 1898 99.
City council sessions proceed with an adjourned meeting for both branches. A hearing is promised for new telephone franchise bids while a $3000 loan for a stable to house horses and wagons will be introduced. Finance papers, not yet recommended, go to both branches for action amid water department concerns over weekly half holidays for workers. Preparations begin for a wash stand in the board of health yard.
Funeral services moved from homes in Middlesex street and Billerica Centre with large attendances. Emma Somers had Daughters of Rebekah in attendance and a church choir. John Boyle's mass at St. Peter's included selections by James Donnelly and a full choir, burial in Catholic cemetery. Bearers named. Undertakers O'Donnell and Savage noted.
Miss Lillian Wood of Wilderstreet spends July and August in Rockland Maine. Mrs Tillie Fowler assistant mailing clerk at Shaw Stocking Co takes a short vacation. Principal F F Coburn of the State Normal School leaves today for Rangeley with his mother and son Fred.
Prices slashed to clear stock as profits vanish. Men, boys and children straw and crash hats offered at dramatic reductions this season with hats from 25 cents to 10 cents, 50 cents to 25 cents, $1 to 45 cents, and $1.50 and up to 1.00.
A collection of Lowell people venturing to Bethel Vermont Ocean Park Old Orchard Ma and the White Mountains for summer weeks. Names include Wm L Ainsworth Basil Swallow Agnes Coburn J T Donohue Lydia Thompson and others. Excursions to Claremont Isle of Shoals and Rumford Falls detailed with health notes and a forthcoming European trip for William Hallowell and Joseph Hurley.
In this city notices list births and infant deaths with dates and home addresses. Names include John A Mortimer Margaret McDonald Edward Dowd Marie Helen Regis Florida Labarge Blanche McAuley Walter Therien Minnie Therien David J Folsy Knowles and Jefferson A Knowles. Funeral services set for July 27 at 2 PM at 38 Burtt Street.
Birth notice from this city reports the July 19 birth to Mrs. Watkins Lilley Gilbert of a Bon. The parents’ names Gilbert and Mrs. Watkins Lilley Gilbert are listed with the infant details in this clipped OCR section.
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