28 Jun 1901
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
1
In the heat wave mood, writers toast cooling tropes and imaginary cold as they joke about sweating through garment choices. The piece riffs on a polar expedition, a hot law against scorch, and a detective chase after Blondin, noting the irony of bread bakers thriving in this week’s swelter.
Frances Bartlett honors veterans who served Columbia with a round button symbolizing blood fidelity and a nation saved. The poem recalls marches, battles, and sacrifices from both North and South, praising courage, endurance, and the republic’s enduring honor through fire and loss.
The Merrimack river claimed two young lives Emil Belodeau nine and Edmund Baillanger seven while bathing near Toye's icehouse and the pumping station respectively. Belodeau's body was recovered by Frank Gibbs and Baillanger died before rescue efforts. both were identified at local undertakers and were from Crosby and Lowell streets.
Traders Bank transacts general banking business offers foreign exchange in English French German and Swedish money. Provides safety deposit boxes with private rooms and a savings department paying 4 percent annually compounded semi annually with interest beginning monthly. Operates with ladies changing rooms and serves as a depository for the United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Banking hours are 8 A M to 4 P M weekdays 8 A M to 1 P M Saturday and 7 to 9 P M. Banking rooms located at 30 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Avenue.
Boston recorded temperatures of 94 at one and 99 at two o'clock amid cloudless skies and no breeze. The day saw a rising tally of heat prostrations with four ambulances dispatched simultaneously at one point.
In a police court heated by expert disagreement over milk analysis Cyrus W Irish testified to milk samples from Fred N Burnham showing 12.04 and 12.94 solids above standard while state chemist Lythgoe found 11.09 and 11.73 below law. Judge Hadley discharged Burnham citing inability to decide between experts and several unrelated sentences were imposed for other crimes.
Exiled Turkish nobles Len and Tuan arrive at Ulumaki banishment site. the Russian consul will inform Moscow if they depart. Shanghai reports Taotai Sheng urges foreign evacuations as forces leave Pekin. consuls to refer to their governments for action.
A violent lightning strike during a Rockford Illinois baseball game yesterday killed Morrison Gurlson the first baseman and knocked down about six other players along with several spectators. The incident caused multiple injuries and left local officials assessing the scene.
London June 28 The Duke of Manchester appeared in bankruptcy court for perhaps the last time creditors accepted 12 shillings six pence on the pound. He insisted he did not gamble and blamed his failure on theatrical speculation.
Commander Frederick R. Smith U S N retired died at his Binghamton home last night aged 61. Born in Wiscasset Maine in 1840 he served with distinction in the Civil War.
Early summer political climate arouses officials and citizens as Democrats face renomination for mayor and aldermen while Republicans seek a strong mayoral candidate. Rumors link Freeman M Bill with James H McKinley for senator, though Bill denies it. Possible Chadwick bid noted as a potential party remedy. Citizens Municipal League has retired from active politics. non-partisan group avoids council deliberations.
A Washington despatch dated June 27 reports Connors Bros of Lowell Mass awarded the $65,000 contract to build the steam engineering storehouse at Charlestown navy yard. Papers are being executed and work will start promptly.
Advertising copy states Ayer's Hair Vigor restores gray hair color and stops hair loss. Claims the product has worked for fifty years and is available at druggists. J Ge Ayer Co, Lowell, Mars.
The Carney medals were awarded to three men and three women from the 1901 class of 158 graduates. Hon. George A. Marden spoke as diplomas were presented by Mayor C A R Dimon. The programme featured a Merrimack essay and a brisk, bright musical scene with the American orchestra.
We announce fresh lots of outing flannel suits including a dark gray herringbone weave with white stripe and olive dash in Yoke Norfolk style. Ample trousers and Norfolk coats, plus olive Shade options, plus plain sack versions. Our regular stock completes a full assortment.
Grammar school closing exercises end the year with Bartlett School graduates. The program includes declamations, choruses, readings, a valedictory, and presentations of diplomas. Notable participants include Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells and Mr. Albert L. Bacheller among faculty and graduates such as Edward J. Boileau and John H. O’Neill.
A lengthy list of student declamations songs and readings appears along with names of participants and presenters. The event features various performances including Our Merrimac Forest Trees Bunker Hill Monument and Victory at Manila. Diplomas are presented by Prof Hugh J Molloy with W.J. Johnson as sub-committeeman.
A schedule lists Delphine Reignier and Joseph Stiles performing piano, singing, and declamation pieces including War With Big Guns and The Flag on Fort Sumter, with other participants such as Sylvia Webster, Thomas Tighe, Bernadette Fontaine, and Nettie Studley. The program includes readings like The Battle of Gettysburg and The Captain's Well, and signals continuation on page seven.
Lowell mayor declares he will not sign any loan for smooth paving until immediate repairs are completed on Nesmith Street Rogers Street Broadway and possibly Suffolk Street. He notes the street committee recommending a $60,000 loan omits needed repairs and warns no loan will be approved while conditions remain dangerous.
Five or six fire companies have accepted the invitation to participate in the Fourth of July muster. With two local companies, about a dozen tubs are expected in line. Invitations went to around 50 companies. Pepperell's Warrrens declined, citing concern over a long parade route of four to six miles.
New York June 28 The failure of Henry Marquand & Co was announced on the stock exchange this morning. The firm’s transactions were largely responsible for the troubled affairs of the Seventh National Bank, heightening market concern and prompting alerts among investors.
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