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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
5
The stock market showed little change with prices slipping slightly as investors waited on political developments. Amalgamated sugar and Federal Steel moved modestly, while analysts doubted any dividend increase by Northern Pacific. London and American markets were flat and a false rumor briefly halted trading before a death notice shifted attention.
Boston and New York markets report Blodgett lands sold following an advertisement. J. S. Conane & Co handled the sale yesterday afternoon, including twenty one acres and two houses on Chelmsford Blodgett and Innland streets at Tollows. Lot 6 on the corner of Chelmsford and Crescent sold to J. S. Daniels at ten cents per foot. Lot 7 on the north corner of Chelmsford and Inland declined further prices.
A series of small property transactions are listed with buyers and prices. Parcels on Chelmsford Inland Crescent Blodgett and Emery streets transfer to multiple buyers including C B Stoughton Mrs M D Brown John F Bateman Mrs Kate Bailey C W Needham J S Daniels John McHugh E L Gray A L Russell A Brown Connors Bros and others. Notable house sales at Emery Street Nos 17 and 23 go to Helen Clement for 1495 and 1350 respectively.
London Times correspondence outlines the Beira Railway born from an 1891 agreement between Britain and Portugal to fix frontiers and build a line to Beira. It details construction from Beira to Chimoyo, Umtali, and onward toward Salisbury, Speed limits, gauges, and planned Cape Railway integration shaping Rhodesia’s east coast access.
The Cornfed Philosopher argues that women cannot win equal pay for equal work. He claims that achieving parity would require demanding higher pay for less work, a stance cited from the Indianapolis Press.
William Gilbert Irwin describes Manila during Holy Week and Easter, detailing church processions and architecture, the vibrant tropical decorations, and the contrast between old Spanish rituals and modern American-influenced life. He notes widespread devotion, the major cathedrals, and the mix of classes and attire during Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.
A department woman in Washington recalls a ten year struggle with makeshift sleeping arrangements. After two weeks in a hospital bed she finds real comfort, saying the bed was a symbol of her sham life and left her soul renewed.
A. S. Clark, about 40, a fireman at Aminy toon Paper Tube works, was injured at 1 30 PM while oiling shafting in the basement. He was hurled to the ceiling and died in an ambulance before reaching St John’s hospital.
Two cases of ladies lisle thread corset covers in seconds offered at 25c each. Vests available in white or Egyptian shades with sleeves or sleeveless options in multiple neck styles. Described as good value at 12 cents for the vests and 25 cents for corset covers, with slight imperfections noted for seconds.
Lot 1 features one case of black hose with plain or drop stitch, high spliced heel and toe. Lot 2 offers plain black or fancy hose valued 25 cents per pair. Lot 5 lists ladies' fast black seamless hose with cuff and double sole at 19 cents per pair.
Lot 1 60 dozen children’s Scotch plaid hose sizes all at 25c quality. Lot 2 26 dozen fast black cotton hose high spliced heel double sole sold to date at 15c per pair. Lot 8 Children’s fast black cotton hose fine quality double knee high spliced heels and toes regular 25¢ value offered Saturday.
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