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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
1
Notable note from the rival press over Otter’s defense in South Africa. The line about a reader signed as A Constant Reader adds a provocative aside as Canadians endure the fight. Ladysmith feels relief while Joesmith mourns the delay of relief.
The article notes crimson-tipped horse tails in Persia and large scale dandelion farming around Paris. It recalls silver tea strainers used for old luxury tea and mentions Sir Walter Scott. It discusses the carp’s complex bone system and notes Mexico’s cotton production growth versus U.S. exports. It cites October trade figures and rising manufactured cotton goods exports from Mexico in 1899.
Exchange of light jokes and witticisms from Detroit Free Press Chicago News and Syracuse Herald illustrate humor about gifts birthdays composers and public performances. The snippets capture banter about handkerchiefs hand organs and repetitive storytelling.
Massachusetts Judge Knowlton denied a temporary injunction to block the Fitchburg railroad lease to the Boston and Maine. A ladder man, Martin Donlan, 24, was fatally injured in Roxbury after being struck by an inbound car while crossing tracks. Worcester engineer Thomas J. Lonergan, 55, was found dead in the dynamo room, likely killed by a belt mishap. Washburn Moon Worcester plant to add 2000 workers, bringing total to 7000. payroll up 33 percent by April 1 as Grove Street and Quinsigamond Mill expansions proceed.
An old bank notice promotes a 4 percent semiannual interest on deposits with a 6 AM to 4 PM schedule and a room reserved for ladies. It mentions surplus and deposit fees and lists the Traders' National Bank among others.
Dispatch from Gen. Buller reports relief of Ladysmith and moving advance on Nelthorpe. London reels in joy with bells at Windsor, Lord Mayor declares holiday as scenes of celebration halt traffic, close exchanges and schools. News notes Boer losses, Colesberg and Mafeking reports, and Granite workers’ suspensions in New England.
Syracuse and other New York towns face heavy snow totals from the latest storm. Syracuse reports 30 inches with Rochester at 22 and Buffalo 18 inches while Lyons records 36 inches. Rain is falling in many areas and trains run late. River interests in Albany fear a dangerous freshet repeating last month.
Fire at the famous cannon factory in Le Croscett France destroyed two buildings housing gun material and electrical stores and many artillery models. Loss estimated at 1,000,000 francs. Location and date given as March 1.
The relief of Ladysmith brings great excitement to Halifax Nova Scotia in a citywide celebration. Bells rang, decorations appeared, and a 12 gun salute was fired at noon. A general illumination and parade on the band ground is planned.
Boston March 1 Workmen in the granite industry in New England began a strike over demand for an eight hour day. Over 7000 out with near uniform objection across Quincy Massachusetts Concord New Hampshire Gloucester Maine Westerly Rhode Island Barre Vermont and other granite centres. A compromise at six cents an hour was reported in Barre Vermont and a similar proposal was sent to Quincy with hopes of settlement.
Putnam Connecticut February 28 A puzzling case surrounds James Manson who lies critically ill at Day Kimball hospital with suspected mercurial poisoning. Police seek ante mortem statements while wife Mrs Manson defends herself amid scrutiny.
Mie Pielva V Holland graduates from John’s Hospital as a trained figure, marking a milestone in her medical training. The event highlights her completion of the program and readiness to practice.
Charles E. Darcey, linked to three men who posed as New England Veteran Firemen’s home fund solicitors, was captured in Worcester after days of testing town businesses. The trio collected about 200 to 300 dollars with an advertising souvenir scheme before notices warned the public.
Fitchburg license commissioners announced a schedule reversing six years of no licenses. Fees include first class innholders $1500 and common victuallers $1200, second and third classes $500, fourth class $2000, sixth class $1, special club licenses $200, and special licenses for pure alcohol for mechanical uses $1. Transfers forbidden and only one license class per premises.
The Suffolk superior court judge Blodgett presided as jurors returned a verdict favoring Daniel Donahue in a tort action against Boston and Maine railroad seeking $75,000 for injuries suffered January 14 while awaiting a locomotive in the yard.
Charles Glidden of Lowell attempted death by own action last night in a room at the Arlington hotel in Haverhill by inhaling illuminating gas. He locked the door, turned on the gas, and was found unconscious around 5 45 by manager H F Messer. He survived, was treated, and discharged. Despondency from unemployment was given as the cause. Glidden was known locally as Professor Glidden with theater ambitions.
City supply records show large hay purchases for horses, with 1898 figures and totals for Barrett Barnard and others. Questions arise over prices, contract awards, and possible overcharges, including printing contracts not always going to the lowest bidder.
Inspector of Wires McElholm has not sold the department horse and wagon yet as directed by the committee on electric wires. He plans another committee meeting to confer before deciding if a sale is legally permissible and will await further instructions.
Judge Frederick Lawton of Berksh ire superior court ruled in a divorce case that Hawaii is part of the United States and that publication of libel was sufficient for service. The decision, unprecedented in Massachusetts, hinges on the differing notice periods for publications describing various locations. The case involves Mrs Minnie Hennessey of North Adams and Frank Hennessey of Honolulu in a desertion suit.
Mary A. Poore received a two month sentence in the workhouse in police court. James M. Miller faced a peace bond of $100 for six months after threatening his wife. A brief police station appearance by Probation Officer Grallery followed a morning inquiry. An organ recital is announced at Highland Congregational Church yard lecture.
News arrives from Baltimore of the death of Very Rev. Brother Alexius, Xa verian Brother superior in the United States, active in New England parochial schools and connected with St. John’s College land in Danvers. Also reported are the death of Martha Lund Trask of Lowell, age 81, and the funeral of Woodbridge W. Tuttle, longtime probation officer, with civic and fraternal delegations attending. burial in Newmarket, N H, and undertaker Weinbeck in charge.
In this city Feb 28 Anna Lynch age 66 surname Lynch leaves daughter Mrs Patrick Mahan and son Robert Lynch. Also Feb 28 Ellen Farley infant child of Joseph and Margaret Farley. Pelham Feb 28 Rachel P Gould 64 years 7 months wife of D M Gould leaves husband a son Marshall and a daughter Grace. In this city Feb 28 Mary T Ward 31 years 1 month 27 days funeral Friday at 9 in St Patrick's church friends invited.
The list includes Albert White Lowell and the late Samuel Sewall of Tewksbury among patent recipients. Ira D. Cheney reports a pension increase from 26 dollars. Mrs. Alexander Greig Jr. has received a letter from her captain husband in the Philippines noting good health among the men and souvenirs attached. Charles A. Gale resigns after ten years as shipping superintendent of J. C. Ayer Co. to join the New York and Boston Deskpatca Express Co. local agency.
The quarterly conference of the Central M. E. church re elected stewards and trustees. Rev. Wm. H. Mere dith submitted his resignation to take effect at the April annual conference. He has served two years as pastor and may request transfer per conference rules.
He McCarron of Lowell, a dealer in oleomargarine, was arraigned before Federal Commissioner Fiske on the charge of selling oleomargarine without paying the tax. The defendant pleaded not guilty and was held in 90 dollars for a hearing on March. Deputy Collector Rawson F. McCrillig of Methuen prosecuted the complaint.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal medicine for chronic ailments. It claims to strengthen the stomach, cure catarrh rheumatism scrofula and stomach troubles and to ward off sickness. The message includes testimonial snippets from readers praising improved appetite and relief from headaches.
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