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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1900
Page
1
Poem by Charles Byers Coates in the Belgian Times and News laments the Boer War dead and wounded at dusk amid Gatling fire. It portrays Briton and Boer suffering, questions the purpose of the slaughter, and frames the conflict as a national reckoning.
A playful mosaic of parlour chatter and local color references. Names such as Olga Nethersole and Mayor Van Wyck mingle with notes on wills, the China Boxers, Boston sermons, and open air meetings. The tone hints at a society page skim.
Warning to consumers that screen shortages will persist as manufacturers cannot meet demand. A. G. Pollard & Co reports only partial shipments received three months ago and will supply windows for the presGap only, selling extension screens from 25 to 40 cents and doors from 98 cents to 1.49 dollars.
A persuasive offer promotes starting a savings account under a wife’s name. It claims joint contributions will grow wealth beyond expectations and notes international accessibility in English German and Swedish currencies. It advertises safety deposit boxes private coupon rooms and a women’s banking section.
A Cape Town despatch reports Pretoria in great confusion with a general exodus including the foreign fighting legion. From Maseru Basutoland Gen Brabant's horse has been captured in several small episodes by the Boers. Four patrols totaling 56 men were taken. Count Gleichen sent 13 provincial house men with a flag of truce to Senekal to demand surrender. the Boers captured the entire party.
A fire at Foxboro town hall, housing the high school and three grammar and intermediate schools, killed George H. Josselyn and injured three firefighters when the cupola collapsed. The blaze caused $50,000 in damage, insured for $30,000, and authorities believe it to be incendiary.
Judge Gaynor denied the motion to vacate and ordered the examination of Mayor Van Wyck and other New York officials on charges that undue docking privileges were granted to the American Ice Company. The hearing continues Saturday.
Gen Maximo Gomez arrives in Havana amid receptions by Nationalist and Republican groups as speculation grows that he will lead a campaign for Cuba's future presidency. He allegedly aims to back Havana mayoralty candidate Gen Alejandro Rodriguez and seeks a united front among Democratic Republican and National parties for a constitutional convention.
Telegraph operators from four states attended the second annual meeting and banquet in Boston at Gould hotel. Officers elected included Ernest M. Fisher as president and Robert E. Grandfield as vice president. Delegates from Lowell and Boston were present. reports praised the organization’s growth and bright outlook.
Keating will handle the day service while Lewell takes the night service for the Associated Press, shaping coverage duties and desk workflow in a transitional staffing move.
Paris June 3 The grand steeple chase at Auteuil passed without disturbance after last year’s protest against President Loubet. Loubet rode to the racecourse in a landau with Mme Loubet and officials, greeted by Premier Rousseau and other ministers. U.S. Ambassador Porter and family attended among a large crowd including many prominent Americans. The day was fine and the concourse was crowded.
Charles A. Richardson of Worcester, road builder and bank official, is back in New York at the Hoffman house under medical care after missing about two months. He suffers nervous prostration and cannot leave his room while his wife joins him at the hotel. Police and detectives traced his movements from Buffalo to Hamilton Ontario, with health deteriorating, but his physician hopes he may leave the hotel later this month. He has built roads in Massachusetts and worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
The French consulate reports 30 foreigners including six women and a child were attacked by 700 Boxers while attempting escape from Pao-Ting-Fu. Four were killed and many wounded. The survivors are within 10 miles of the city as an expedition is sent for relief.
Chelmsford notes announce the Billerica road cemetery as Pine Ridge by selectmen. Dr F R Rix’s High Street house reopens for summer with part of his family back from New York. Mrs James C Perham and daughter visit for the season. Alfred E Parlee's funeral held Sunday at 2 from his parents' home with Rev C H Elis and Mr and Mrs A M Warren providing music. Burial at Pine Ridge with Walter Perham in charge. Dr S L Dutten and family to occupy the Russell House, Worthen Street, for summer.
The Tex tile school day class will graduate tomorrow at 2.30 PM and conduct an exhibition schedule Tuesday afternoon through Saturday. The excerpt includes a quoted dialogue about courage and Kipling referenced by Laura and Flora from the Indianapolis Press.
Over 48 hours police arrests filled the Lowell police court as Judge Hadley sentenced 39 drunks. Arsenault faced assault on an officer and larceny charges with a three month jail term for larceny and four months for the assault. Several others received probation or short terms. many were sent to Sherborn or the workhouse, with officers noting prior records and family impacts.
The city council announced five candidates: Beckham, Owen Tolen, Jeremiah Sulli van, Thomas McMahon, and Thomas Mc Nally, for the vacant historic post amid ongoing discussions on qualifications and timelines.
The American Woolen company plans a 100 by 57 foot two story addition at Collinsville to expand the finishing and burling departments. A busy Friday and Saturday saw licenses activated and town activity, while John T. Leary’s new venture faced closure over unpaid license funds.
Inspector Laflamme pursued George Arsenault through Worthen and Thorndike streets after Arsenault allegedly stole clothing from a boarding house. Arsenault struck the inspector in the jaw, but was quick to be restrained and was taken to the police station to await trial. Arsenault is named as Pall River resident.
Richard Webb, a Boott mill fireman, fell from a window Saturday night around 8 o'clock and sustained a fractured jaw and clavicle. He was sent up by Engineer Hoyt to close the window. exact cause unknown. Found unconscious outside, he was taken to the Corporation hospital and rested comfortably by 2:50 this morning. Webb, in the city for 10 years, previously had an accident when a revolver discharged in his hands. He resides at 52 Bridge Street. has a brother in Fall River and an uncle on Gorham Street.
The patients at the contagious hospital remain about the same. Dr. J. G. Livingston reports the oldest Brass child has reached the fever stage but shows no serious symptoms. The youngest Brass child is improving and will be about the hospital in a few days.
An advertisement claims pimples signal impure blood and that Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood, cures pimples and eruptions, and yields a fair healthy complexion. It touts Hood's as the best medicine money can buy.
Epam inondas Stathopulos a 19 year old Greek immigrant drowned Saturday afternoon around 4 o'clock in the canal between Suffolk Bridge and Kitson's machine shop. He and companions attempted a bath. none could swim. Despite efforts, he sank after signaling for help. Bodies were dragged from the water and his body taken to Molloy’s undertaking rooms. Strathopulos worked at Tremont & Suffolk mills and lived with his cousin, his only relative in the city.
The First Unitarian church picnic at Willow Dale drew young people by special morning cars and older members by forenoon departures. After dinner at 1 pm races led by Eugene Hylan produced wins by Ruth Carter for egg and running races, Eugene Hylan in potato race, Miss M. L. Lake in peanut race, Lt. William Spaulding in boys boat, Robert Coburn and Latimer Hall in three legged race, Frances Chadwick in girls boat, with prizes including pins, sleeves, a knife, and a belt. The races committee included Hylan Townsend Hall and Oliver Stevens, announcer Henry Hapgood Fay.
Sheriff John R. Fairbairn of Middlesex county received a gold mounted sheriff’s sword from friends at his home on Thorndike Street. The blade bears his name and the sheath inscription dated June 2, 1900. A social gathering followed with refreshments. numerous local officials and friends attended.
Overseers of the poor were notified yesterday that an act of the Legislature on May 23 changes the name of the State Almshouse at Tewksbury to the State Hospital. The board thinks annexing Tewksbury to Lowell might have yielded even greater improvement, given Gen. B. F. Butler’s prominence.
Mayor Crowley designates Frank B. Dow as chairman of the city police board. The appointment rests with the mayor and Dow’s selection was anticipated. Superintendent Gillow nears completion of remodeling plans for Middle Street building to house the water tower.
Richard Webb, who fell from a staging at the Boott mill Saturday night and sustained serious injuries, is reported somewhat improved at the Lowell hospital today with physicians hopeful of recovery. Patrick S. Peppard, shot in the Gorham street row Friday night, is progressing satisfactorily at St John’s hospital. the bullet has been extracted and pain limited.
By the will of the late Patrick Lynch who died recently at his Cross street home, one daughter Mrs. George Greene receives one dollar. The remaining estate is split into four parts among his two sons Andrew and Charles, another daughter Nora, and the children of the late John Lynch. Executor is James Cainin.
A special closed car will wait in Tewksbury tonight to bring to Lowell those who go from this city to the Congregational club dinner.
Real estate transfers listed for Lowell and Tyngsborough show numerous parcels and small sums, including Mitchell to Carpenter land on Mitchell avenue for 1, Rourke to City of Lowell Middle street for 11500, and several other deeds and prices. The Bird Lore June issue features Roosevelt Whipple letters on bird protection and a proposed treaty to preserve North American birds from fashion’s warfare.
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