06 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1901
Page
1
Frank Farrington writes a March hymn praising the month as stormy yet hopeful. The poem celebrates winds from every direction, bracing sea breezes, melting snows, rushing rivers, and the fading of winter as April nears. It frames March as king and a doorway to spring.
The item sketches a lively mix of newspaper lore and local details. It mentions the Boston Herald and a nasal newsboy, cites Lowell General Hospital at 13805.18, jokes about 13 as unlucky, references a House of Commons lunch, and notes filings over property attachments and a varioloid case in Lowell.
A Colorado ground patch six by three miles yields twenty million dollars yearly in gold and will not be worked out for a century. Mexico reveals buried cities and palaces showing high carving skill. Robert Morris, once US treasury head, was worth about five hundred thousand in 1790 as the era’s wealthiest man. Banana production vastly exceeds potatoes and wheat. University Club of New York has three thousand members and a long waiting list. Drab testimonial from C W Lenhart about Dean’s Ointment curing a leg itch. Lowell cemetery meeting tonight.
The Traders National Bank advertises foreign exchange letters of credit travelers checks and deposit boxes with private rooms. It notes savings at 4 percent per annum compounded semi annually with monthly interest begins. Banking hours are 8 to 4 daily and 8 to 1 Saturday at Middlesex Street and Post Office Avenue locations.
Victoria B C March 6 Foreign reports cite Pekin correspondence found by outsiders detailing orders to seize foreigners alive and boil them at the Temple of Heaven. The Hong Kong Gazette correspondent says Nan Kin viceroy was instructed to attack and massacre Shanghai residents.
London March 6 John Redmond raised the issue of privilege in the House of Commons claiming members had been suspended without proper identification steps and some suspensions were wrongful. Mr Balfour promised a later discussion as police kept order at St Stephens.
In Siam famine prompts villagers to resort to cannibalism as reports from Victoria B C March 6 cite distress. Meanwhile in Asia Chinese revolts led by Gen Tung Fuh Siang threaten Shen Si and potential capital relocation to Szechuan. An European power reportedly seizes Hanto Island.
Joseph A. Conlin, ex clerk at a New York branch post office, was arrested in San Francisco on charges he stole a mail pouch containing 8000 in cash and 40000 in registered bonds. He was found living with a woman not his wife. he has a wife and two children in Brooklyn.
Kalamazoo Michigan March 6 The Prohibition State convention by an almost unanimous vote refused to endorse Carrie Nation in smashing saloons in Kansas.
In New York Harbor on March 6 engineer James Curtin was fatally injured when a boiler exploded on the tug Nettie Ties in Hoboken. Three others were seriously hurt as the vessel’s superstructure was destroyed.
Glasgow March 6 report shows 42 fresh smallpox cases pushing the hospital total to 4365. The outbreak continues with rising figures as health authorities monitor the situation and urge containment measures.
Oswego New York on March 6 reports a severe snow storm with strong winds delaying all trains, making country roads impassable and residents facing subzero temperatures. The storm halted transportation and affected daily activity across the area.
Mrs Roosevelt’s striking inauguration gown pleases the cabinet crowd, ensuring broad support regardless of the Vice President’s performance. The attire signals strong public appeal and forthcoming influence in White House affairs.
The hospital bazaar appears to have been rather successful, drawing generous support from staff and community members. Funds raised will aid hospital programs and patient care initiatives with positive local impact.
In Lowell police court Judge Hadley imposed a $15 fine on Moses Wolf for neglect of his wife after repeated court appearances and failed settlements. Wolf claimed he owed nothing beyond $30 for board, while the wife said seven weeks of board remained. The case references a Jewish divorce and a rabbi’s role, with Wolf held on $200 bonds for the grand jury after appealing the fine. The report also notes Frank McMahon’s $100 liquor violation fine and other minor arrests.
Wilton New Hampshire reported two distinct tremors yesterday the first at 915 am and the second at 614 pm the latter far more violent. Residents poured into streets stores and corners alarmed as dishes clocks and ornaments toppled. Telephones noted similar events in neighboring towns as the quake moved from southwest to northeast lasting about a minute.
In East Cambridge yesterday Judge Fox disposed of appeals. John Gilbraith pleaded guilty to assault and battery and the lower court sentence of 20 dollars was confirmed. Dowd and Wine, milkmen, pleaded guilty on appeal. James Farrell and George Burns were placed on probation for drunkenness related charges. Frank P. Donohoe was sentenced to five months at the house of correction for drunkenness after appealing his lower court sentence to the reformatory.
A mass meeting in Huntington hall sparked a grand ball and bazaar to aid Lowell General hospital. Final tallies show net receipts of 13,799.53 with strong support from Mrs. Charles A. Stott and many committees. The Colonial hall event featured music, vaudeville, readings, and a village of booths led by Stocks & Trull and others, all praised for spirited fundraising.
The Lowell hearing before the mercantile affairs committee focused on a bill to remove telegraph, telephone, electric light cables and street railway wires within one mile of the post office within a year. Mayor Dimon withdrew his petition citing arbitrariness and conflicts with a Cambridge bill, while engineers and company reps urged undergrounding costs and gradual implementation.
The Lowell area showcases D. and J. Anderson fabrics in exclusive custom waist patterns. Several hundred styles of 212 yard lengths offer unique designs, with a sample book of 1000 styles for order. Early selection advised to secure choice patterns and quantities.
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