11 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1899
Page
1
A reflective note on a clock stopping in a household moment. The poem contrasts daily life and unseen companionship with the sudden silence, suggesting a larger sense of loss when familiar things pause. Includes brief literary and social asides.
Electricity is used to melt ice in frozen water pipes providing instant relief from clogs. In Wilton Connecticut a 17 year old, Robert N Benedict, died from an alleged habit of moistening a lead pencil in his mouth, deemed the cause of his death.
Catholic clergy, newspaper men, and other guests viewed moving pictures from Ameri can Biograph showing Pope Leo XIII in the Vatican and other Vatican scenes. Program includes Camp Wyckoff army views and a dramatic fire rescue. proceeds aid a new Pawtucketville church.
An advertisement extols Quaker business virtue through honesty exactness integrity and generosity. It presents the Provident Life and Trust Co of Philadelphia as embodying these traits with Robert Marden listed as agent in room 3 of the Courier-Citizen Building.
Manila report notes extensive preparations for a general advance on American forces. Natives were seen building an enfilading trench at Caloocan and were shelled. desultory firing occurred at San Pedro Macati. Charleston relieves Buffalo off Paranque as 885 Spanish soldiers embark on Buenos Ayres, with most in hospitals.
Pekin March 11 The Italian minister informed the foreign office of withdrawing the dispatch asking for concession in China and said that accepting it as a demand he would enter friendly negotiations on details but require an answer within four days The Chinese view the move as an ultimatum and are expected to yield
Three million dollars in gold were seized from the sub treasury and loaded aboard the transport Meade for Havana to pay the Cuban army. A squad of 30 picked men from Company B Thir teenth reg ulars and police guarded the treasure.
Twenty four operatives at the Mesler company jewelry factory went on strike this morning to protest a 38 percent reduction in wages. The walkout occurred in Providence as workers rallied against the pay cut and demanded restoration of previous rates.
A Salem armory election filled the vacancy from Lieut Col Samuel A Johnson retirement. Maj Walter F Peck elected lieutenant colonel and Adjt Andrew Fitz elected major. Capt Philip Little received scattered votes. Peck born 1854 in Salem, longtime Cadets member and local official. Fitz, Pepperell native 1849, lawyer and school board member.
Rev Michael O Brien of St Patrick s church says the parochial school will reopen after rebuilding is finished not before the fall months due to fire damage. Insurance estimates delay the work, with Mann preferred among three available schools if needed. Bartlett said unhealthy from defective sewers. The decision on teachers is not his concern and he notes the nine brothers’ plans await their Baltimore superior s ruling.
Both branches met after noon with multiple bills advanced or killed. Key measures included a bill to count ballots after 2 PM in small cities, veterans’ preference expansion, and changes to mayoral terms, with debates on tax penalties and ballot order. Also coverage of financial and corporate bills and local public notices.
In the police court this morning William Falion pleaded guilty to larceny and was sentenced to six months in the house of correction. Jacques Bruneau was found guilty of drunkenness with a $1 fine. John Kelleher faced drunkenness and assault charges, with a guilty verdict and penalties including a $10 fine plus $5 for drunkenness. Several others, including Edward A. Seeley, received jail or fines for various offenses. The session also noted four drunks and multiple witnesses detailing the assault and intoxication incidents.
In nature there is no failure only closeness to natural law. If people follow nature’s flows and use its cure material wisely society would see fewer illnesses and better health. The text urges aligning actions with natural principles for wellbeing.
A promotional blurb extols Dows unpressed roots herbs barks and leaves, claiming nature aids health. It advertises Health Index as a free guide on selecting using and valuing unpressed herbs while promising preserved medicinal properties.
List of donors including A Cy Wheelock James Whittet Mrs R P Coduin Daniel M Leary Levi S Sprague J W By shows James A Gage, Carl G Pihl Edward N Burke Edmund B Fletcher Frederick Ayer James W Bennett Mrs Kate S Martin Mrs Elvira R Hutchins and others totaling 1361.00 dollars with 1073.00 previously acknowledged and 288.00 noted as current.
Mayor Crowley and City Solicitor Qua traveled to Boston to confer with the attorney general on the Brennan case. Supt. Potter said Miss Brennan will not resign or leave department employment unless compelled. Leslie Hunting's body was taken to Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge for burial by the Fifth Regiment. A city council meeting will consider a resolution to appropriate funds to move the body to Lowell.
Robert Vaughn and his brother Olie are held after police court bonds with double guards placed on office doors while portraits were made for the rogues gallery. Officials report no strong evidence yet linking the Vaughns to the Sunday morning shooting but hold hope of proof.
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