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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
8
Yesterday afternoon was fine and the night cool. Today opened gray and raw with signs of clearing in the forenoon. At noon the sky remained veiled. Barometer and temperatures recorded: 29.93 yesterday, 29.82 today, 29.76 at 5 am.
At the Lowell city police board meeting Edward F. Flannagan was appointed patrolman on the probationary reserve force. The board granted numerous minor licenses including fish wagon, junk dealer, hawker and pedlar, and common victualler licenses to multiple applicants. Transfers and promotions were approved, with Roach & Co. licenses moved and William Giroux and Flannagan advancing in rank.
Committee overseeing the Arthur Dent search reports many letters and clues from readers. A Boston man claimed to have seen the boy on March 39 at Union Station with two women. An organization has formed to aid the parents, investigate clues, and fund the effort. Coburn as treasurer will handle funds, with Chadwick as chairman and Morris as secretary. A subscription sheet is available at the Courier- Citizen counting room for contributions to the fund.
William Young alias Frank Phillip, who broke into Associate Judge McDaniel's Cambridge home, was sentenced by Judge Vardy in Middlesex superior court at East Cambridge on Tuesday to not less than five nor more than six years in state prison. Facing multiple counts of breaking and entering in Cambridge and Somerville and charges of receiving stolen goods, he currently serves a three year term in the Lawrence house of correction and was moved to the state prison to begin serving the unexpired Lawrence term.
Mrs Nellie Parker hosts a lawn party at her Chelmsford home on Thursday June 21. Attendees will gather at the Square and depart at 2 95. An invitation is extended to all members and friends.
A reader credits Postum Food Coffee with removing paralysis symptoms after abandoning coffee. The letter urges quitting coffee and using Postum, claiming rapid health improvements and offering to reveal the name but asking for anonymity. The piece promotes Postum as a nerve rebuilding beverage from Battle Creek, Michigan.
Framingham Centre June 19 A mock battle on Nobscot Hill tested Chelmsford cavalry Second regiment Sixth brigade officers and Ambulance corps with troops from Capen farm to Framingham Centre. The engaging infantry in cornfields and hill positions exchanged fire while the attacking force prepared for further operations tomorrow. A Fitchburg firefighter Freeman Hughey faced camp duty, and a bootless initiation rite among Company C and G drew attention.
Seven or eight members of Companies C and G awakened with black faces, including Flanagan, Rivet, Montmarquet, O'Hearn, Connell, Doyle, Linscott, Trueworthy, Myers, and Rogers, causing lateness to breakfast. Boxes of cigars from Capt. Alexander Greig in the Philippines reached several company commanders, praised for Havana quality. I rode a Troop F horse loaned by a member. Lieut. Fairweather stayed at Camp Framingham as regimental guard officer. Capt. Carr and Capt. Livingston were commended on their companies’ appearance.
The well known Printing Plant at 218 Central Street Lowell Massachusetts will close out by Absolute Auction on Monday June 25 1900 at 11 o clock in the forenoon. Sale offered without limit or reserve with parcels sold to suit buyers and reasonable time for removal. E A Smith.
Manchester news records that Higgins, a veteran of over forty years in the Amoskeag mechanical department, will resign effective July 1. Born 1830 in Standish Maine, he helped build Boston’s first steam fire engine and rose to master mechanic before leading the Amoskeag shop through major expansions. A Republican, he served as state senator for Amoskeag district 16 and retires respected for diligence, reliability, and leadership. The piece also notes brewing China tensions and potential impacts on mills exporting to Chinese markets as the crisis unfolds.
The New York Journal of Commerce notes war disturbances cut American imports to China, with orders for brown cottons and other cotton goods collapsing after about 60,000 bales were bought. Shippers report no cancellations yet, but there is growing concern over resales of goods already ordered.
The water board seeks a 75000 loan to finance more wells and piping to shield against lead corrosion. Harvard professor Harrington cited carbonic acid affecting lead pipes, sparking plans to sink 53 new wells, boosting daily supply to 7.5 million gallons and aiming for 8 to 12 million. A potential power plant idea was mentioned but not funded.
A well attended meeting of the Steam and Gasfitters union last evening initiated five new members and donated 25 dollars to St. John’s hospital. Officers elected for six months include President Bernard Burns Vice President John Cotter Recording Secretary J J Angelo Financial Secretary J N Cane Treasurer Daniel Leary Trustees Bernard Burns Frank Gunterland Michael Barrett.
Hamel Jean of 750 Merrimack Street broke his left ankle last evening while watching the Batchelder and Sons works fire. He slipped from lumber piles and heavy planks fell on his leg, and an ambulance carried him to St. John's Hospital.
A terse public notice warns readers that accidents from electric devices can cause burns and distress. It stresses immediate relief from a chain reaction and urges safe use, with a reminder to mention seeing the ad in the Courter.
State Agent John T. McCaffrey of Boston visited Maiden to investigate brandy drops sold by confectioners and druggists to under 16 year olds. He found large sales to children, drawing objections from parents, especially at schools. Several dealers will be summoned. some confections claim no alcohol. A test case likely as court fights loom. An assisting boy helped with evidence.
A two alarm blaze in Mt Vernon Street between Rock and Broadway threatened several manufacturers including A Bachelder Co and Rice Bros. The bung and plug factory was largely destroyed, with $2500 to $3500 loss. Fire department work confined damage largely to the Bachelder structure. extensive lumber and adjacent properties sustained water and smoke damage.
The Sisters of Charity of St John’s hospital express gratitude for substantial contributions from labor organizations to the debt fund. Receipts since the last publication total 2372.40, including payments from Building Laborers' Union 50.00 Trades & Labor Council 25.00 James P Walsh 108.15 Woolen Spinners' Union 10.00 Matthias F Connor 5.00 Mary Tra? on 1.00 and Dire. A MACH 1.00, with previous acknowledgments 2265.40.
All the seconds from a leading hosiery mill offered as first class for men and boys. Perfectly seamless fast black fine and heavy qualities, regular 12 1/2 and 15 cents a pair. Three pairs for 25 cents or one for 10 cents. Sizes £1-2 to 11-1/2. Basement. A G Pollard & Co.
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