19 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1900
Page
1
The piece notes Americans control the Moulin Rouge in Paris and cites Henry Norman on opium and missionaries as twin evils. It mentions a soapmaker moving 2000 employees to the Paris show, a D Anun zio book considered a failure, a canoe meet, golf hype, and J B Stone’s two centuries in two hours, all presented in light commentary.
Philadelphia officers use curved cane handles as tools in pursuit. A Denver church sexton reports missing movable property traced to a pawnshop. Burglars posing as deacons sought funds for the church, leaving items behind.
About 125 friends gathered at Mr and Mrs Fred Pickles 86 St Whipple St to mark ten years of marriage. The event featured a 112 piece hand painted dinner set, Morris chair, silver spoons and cut glass, with music by Mr Dawson and Mr Hall. Rev N W Matthews spoke, and Mr and Mrs Mason received gifts and remarks.
In this city, June 17, at 32 Queen street Miss Eliza A. Kelley aged 31 years. In this city, June 18, Mrs Catherine cirffin aged 42 years. Foster In Tewksoury June 18 at her home Mary Elizabeth aged 24 years 2 months 6 days wife of George W Poster. Funeral services Thursday at 2 from her life home near Wamesit. Eddie Morrison infant son of Peter and Mary Morrison June 19 at the home of his parents 28 Keene street.
Recent obituary notes Clarence Fytinge age 65 died at his home in Bayonne New Jersey. He served as private secretary to Secretary William H Seward in Lincoln's cabinet from 1862 to 1865 and later as secretary of the US legation at Lima Peru until 1868 before retiring to become a designer. A fire alarm from box 338 around 2 o clock brought firefighters to extinguish flames in old dry sleepers near London Street embankment. fire quickly controlled.
An advertisement announces safe deposit boxes and exchange services at a bank with hours from 9 am to 4 pm, highlighting secure storage and a general paying service. The notice mentions a location near Massecbeesten and refers to banking rooms exclusive for gentlemen and ladies, with monthly terms and a 4 percent rate.
At the Philadelphia gathering the Republicans push toward Roosevelt’s nomination with Platt backing and Foraker sidelined. The hall fills as Hanna opens the meet, Wolcott speaks, and Roosevelt enters in a black sombrero amid cheers. The scene blends platform probes with tense Chinese policy questions and a fierce, unfolding nomination dynamic.
A British force under Endymion engagement at Taku forts lasted six hours. Four Chinese torpedo boat destroyers were captured by Whiting and Fame. A second-class Chinese cruiser with the admiral's flag is detained. Reports say revolts spread in Szechuan and Yunnan and Missionary Society property at Tsao Shih in Central China was destroyed. Dowager Empress alarmed by Taku forts loss. high officials executed or deposed as foreigners faced expulsion.
A severe blaze in Bloomington Illinois destroyed five blocks of beer buildings in the city center this morning. About 50 fires were burned out while McLean County's courthouse valued at four million dollars was total losses but records saved. Two firemen missing. main hotels Windsor and Phoenix burned though guests escaped. Dynamite was used to blow up buildings. Help from Springfield and Peoria hastened response.
Mrs Beveridge wife of Indiana Senator Beveridge died in Indianapolis on June 19 after a long illness marked by loneliness leaving behind her husband and family.
A death notice states a patient died at a sanitarium from heart failure after a prolonged illness. The report includes detailed statistics on New Hampshire cotton print cloth makers, showing capital invested of 26.78 million, production value 24.05 million, total wages 7.17 million, and employment across 22,465 workers. Manchester dominates capital and output, with Amoskeag mill cited as the world’s largest of its kind.
The Lawrence weekly letter reports Congressman Knox returning from Congress and moving quickly to secure delegates for renomination. Rumors of discontent surface as opponents plan to capture city delegates while Knox also eyes Burnham and Reading, with Woburn Republicans backing his renomination. Ex Senator Derbyshire shifts from county commissioner hopes to manage Ames’ local candidacy, potentially pressuring Knox in Ward 5.
Notes from the South via the American Wool and Cotton Reporter report several mill expansions and new incorporations. In Lancaster Washington DC area the Cotton Mills raise capital from 150000 to 1000000 with 12000 spindles now and 350000 planned. Other filings include Fairfield Mills Cartersville GA capital 50000 Humboldt Mills Humboldt TN capital 100000 Gonzales TX mill project 100000 Gainesville GA proposed 500000 Clayton NC charter for mills 120000.
George Hoole of Merrimack corporation Coburn street saved George McLeroy of Salem street a seven year old boy who fell into the Suf folk canal Monday afternoon Hoole leaped into the water and brought him to safety without injury
The annual meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association will be held this evening at 7:30. Directors and officers will be elected and the treasurer and general secretary will present their annual reports. Music and refreshments will follow.
An unusually interesting missionary meeting will be held this evening at 7 45 o clock in the chapel of the Branch Street Tabernacle. A prominent speaker from across the water will address the gathering along with special music. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best medicine for cleansing the blood, improving digestion and nerves, and curing disorders of the stomach kidneys and bowels, claiming it keeps the body strong and pure.
Edward McCaffrey, 17, employed at Merrimack Clothing, was fatally shocked while polishing a chandelier on a ladder between 11:50 and noon. He fell, life was pronounced extinct by Dr. McDonough, and investigators questioned voltage levels and safety. The store and family connections are noted, with further remarks from observers about electrical risk and a related church program.
Notre Dame Academy held its annual commencement at Adams Street, with Archbishop Williams and many priests in attendance. Graduates Helena Gard and Josephine Lyons received medals and diplomas as classmates performed Der Freischutz and The Gypsies with harp and piano.
In police court this morning many drunks faced penalties. Michael Connelly paid a 12 dollar fine for drunken disturbance at Lakeview theatre. Mary E. Gibbons received four months at the workhouse for drunkenness while holding a baby. Alfonso Bacon sent to state farm. William F. Stonehouse fined six dollars and Patrick St. John five. Numerous others faced fines from two to fifteen dollars for various offenses. William White narrowly escaped after a humorous exchange over a borrowed grip.
The Loom Fixers gathered in their rooms Monday evening and selected a slate of officers. Wm. J. Brick was chosen president with Thos. McHale as vice president and Geo. EF. Desilets as financial secretary. Geo. M. Shields became recording secretary, Eugene Saveria treasurer, Jos. Lafariere sentinel, Eben E. Moore sergeant-at-arms, Francia Gravel trustee, and Frank Trambley janitor.
Judge Lawton presided a probate court sitting this morning disposing routine matters. Wills presented for probate include Adelade Trowe O'Hara Morel Moore and several others. administrations granted to a list of residents across Somerville Lexington Natick Cambridge and more. Final meetings adjourned and petitions acted upon by referee H E Warner with several cases noted that reflect the day’s routine probate business.
South Framingham June 18 report details Sixth regiment and Chelmsford cavalry Troop F tents at Camp Framingham. Morning drill at 10 10 with three battalions, breakfast at 6 30, then ball games, meals, bands and a salute at Bunker Hill with twenty one guns. Pranks by soldiers and shiner Shea’s mug incident add humor. upcoming sham battle at Nobscot hills and guard duties described.
A purely vegetable laxative for the whole family promises quick easy relief for sluggish liver or constipated bowels. Take one or two pills at night for gentle thorough action and consistent benefits.
The tenth varioloid case is confirmed at the Lowell health office. James Parise is the patient, mild yet contagious, with his wife, two children, and six boarders exposed. The Montbleau family home in Fletcher block is fumigated, plans for a new hospital discussed, and the Parise family and two children moved to the hospital with boarders quarantined in the block amid mounting concern over transmission.
In Dutton street at about 6 pm Mrs Linaie Gauthier was knocked from a carriage when another team collided with her. She was unconscious before bystanders helped. A purse with $2 in bills and two railroad tickets from Lowell to Canada was stolen from her unconscious state. She was later taken home after recovery. police informed.
The contract for widening Andover Street to Tewketury has been awarded to Wellington Co of Beaton for 14.00. The Gem built the Princes Street hide ranges as high as.
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