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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
6
The House accepted a report on the Springfield war petition while discussants debated the New England Gas and Coke bill and Albany amendments. Senators clashed over lease amendments and access for boats, with votes guiding third readings and committee actions on street railways and child care provisions.
In the morning session the House receiving committee reports on Harbors and Public Lands and a petition to set Mt Tom and Mt Nonotuck as public reservations. A South Boston municipal building bill went to third reading. An amendment would cap street railway fares at two cents for those over ten with no charge for younger children, no vote taken. An inquiry into Haverhill Gas Securities was ordered, then laid over. The Manufactures Committee reported a bill to annul the Haverhill charter, with several members dissenting.
The taxation committee backed a six per cent interest on overdue corporation taxes. A $15,000 appropriations resolve would protect the easterly bank of the Connecticut River at Hadley from river encroachment. The judiciary committee drafted a new junk dealer bill for Boston license fees. The railroad committee advanced the Boston and Albany lease ratification bill with dissent from Senators Joy and Ross and Representative Blood. Tolman signaled an amendment. The draft already published. Tolman proposed that the New York Central not charge for certain transit.
The text uses the Achilles myth to explain vulnerability and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as strengthening the weak parts of the body. It argues nourishment builds overall strength, claims the product purifies blood and nourishes nerves, and includes a testimonial from R. J. McKnight of Williamsbur Co. S. C. about relief from rheumatism after using the medicine.
In New Bedford, Mrs. Jessie Scully accuses her husband Philip Scully, once her coachman, of infidelity and now adds a new woman to the charges. The husband seeks time to meet the accusation and arrangements to see his children. The case has drawn wide interest for its sensational and complex claims.
William Thornton Parker Jr a third year Harvard law student died at the Cambridge hospital from an brain abscess caused by overstudy during final examinations. Parker an MIT 1897 graduate with high honors was known in Springfield Mass where his family home stood.
George Sakis a colored oiler on the steamer Prince George now at Long Wharf in a jealous fit with a jack knife attacked his 18 year old wife Etta three months married and wounded her and her mother Mrs Elizabeth Wilson. Etta Sakis suffered multiple knife wounds to neck back and hip and both thumbs while Mrs Wilson had injuries though not fatal. Sakis admitted the act but said it was provoked by his wife who taunted him.
Police identify William Anderson, 63, of West Thirty-fourth street, as the wounded man found with a facial bloodstain and a bullet in his right temple. He claims to have shot himself the previous night in Morning Side Park and has been wandering since. He was taken to Roosevelt Hospital and it is believed he will recover. he says his home is in Boston.
The article notes that the white shirt waist garment continues to hold its own in current fashion, signaling its ongoing popularity amid changing styles and wardrobe staples.
Middlesex County invites residents to a free talk by Charles H Rice of Leominster on Birds of New England at the town hall Tuesday evening June 12. Rice, seasoned in collecting rare birds, aims to engage school children in humane bird treatment, promising an inspiring and timely speech during graduation week.
Wilfred B. Tyler, connected with Malden district court and son of William N. and Mary E. Tyler, married Florence S. Porter of Woburn by Rev. Henry C. Parker. Edwin K. Porter served as best man and Grace C. Nichols played piano. The bridal party included Dr C A Cochel and Harry F. Parker as ushers. The couple will reside in Malden after a White Mountains wedding tour.
Saturday game ends 22 to 17 in favor of Wilmingtons. Joseph Strong operated on at home for appendicitis by Dr. Mixter of Boston. patient resting well. Mary Bancroft broke her arm from a doorstep fall. Mrs. B F Perry resting with friends in Watertown Mass. Schmiel McIntosh to build a waiting room for electric passengers at Church and Main. fifteen minutes for refreshments. Joseph N Ames and sister Gowing went to New York. Gowing daughters join return from Europe Wednesday. Congregational church Sunday program at 10 45 children's day concert address by Rev Stembridge. evening service. M E church 10 45 theme Man. concert Sunday school June 24. Miss Carrie F Buck home on vacation from New Jersey school.
Mertie Braddon a 14 year old girl from this town died Thursday morning May 17 1900 after a brief illness. She attended church and Sunday school regularly and had expressed a wish to join the church in July. Her kindness and quiet piety touched many in town and her loss is felt by the school and church community.
The board met in Dracut Centre to arrange eight warrant articles for a special town meeting. They expected three or four but could not post warrants in time for June 16, so the meeting is moved to June 23. Articles include funding for a Collinsville school annex and land purchase for a new primary school east of the railway tracks and a rescission of a prior town meeting vote.
The town will sell the old No 7 school instead of turning it into offices and a library. Library trustees and building committee are dismissed from the March meeting. Sale proceeds will buy the Ames lot on Pleasant Street. The meeting is expected to be lively amid local concerns.
Mrs Mitchell returns for summer with family while Miss Mabel Crandall recovers from measles. Minstrel show and strawberry supper by Hs and Ls praised socially and financially. Mrs John Peck and daughter visit from New Jersey as John Rice family moves to West Acton. Census enumerator Harry Hale named.
Eleven members of the Ladies' Whist club rode a trolley to Lexington for their annual outing, visiting historic sites and Belfry Hill. In town, Dr Amasa Howard resigns as assistant surgeon to Yecop cavalry, hospital duties reassigned to A G Scoboria. Central Congregational church's Christian Endeavor held a 44 attendee social with a roll call, letters read, and greetings for Mr and Mrs Richard T Boyd at Golden Cove road marking their marriage.
The page records social events and deaths in Groton and nearby towns. Rev. George H. Young preaches in Lawrence. Henry Mack former Lawrence farm superintendent dies in Boston. Andrew Floyd dies suddenly on Main Street. Mrs Floyd and family mourn. Mary T. Shumway and Ethel return home. Emma Downs reports rheumatic issues. Joel Page sells farm to D H Bigelow of Melrose. Leocade Parkhurst visits. finger injury to W A Parkhurst. Strawberry festival planned. Anna M. Itney listed among Austin high school graduates.
A June 4 ceremony in Forge Village joined Edith Darling and Stephen Healy with Rev. J A Day officiating. The couple planned a Boston honeymoon after a reception at L owell and will reside in Graniteville after July 1. Dozens of friends sent gifts including silverware, clocks, lamps, and tableware from many relatives and neighbors. Hood and Darling families figure prominently among attendees and well wishers.
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