11 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1901
Page
1
A lyric fragment from Edith M. Thomas published in Atlantic March issue. The speaker laments not finding the God of flutes and seeks shelter beneath firs where a beloved sleeper may awaken free from torment. Evokes Berecynthia and Atys with forest imagery and ritual longing.
A fragmentary Chicago Record note comments on Edith keeping Lent and penance with a weekly sigh. The piece mentions sanatoriums for alcoholism, a local police scene at a runaway horse, and light local remarks about Mr. Saunders at the city farm. It also references De Wet, Bishop Maillalieu on David Harum, and the Buffalo meet in the Pan American exposition.
The article notes that of 120000 farmers in Norway, all but 11000 own their farms. It compares cotton export gains, showing an increase of 119000000 dollars in 1900 over 1899, and cites Sydney, C. B. customs receipts rising from 92293.49 dollars in 1899 to 432587.01 dollars in 1900.
The Traders National Bank transacts general banking, issues foreign exchange in multiple languages, and provides safety deposit boxes and savings with 4 percent interest compounded semi annually. It features banking rooms for Indians and serves as a depository for the United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Chicago March 11 A boiler explosion at the Dermus steam laundry on Madison Street wrecked the building at 3 am. About 30 workers were inside. many killed or injured. Three unidentified female bodies recovered later one later identified as Bessie Kincaba. Frederick Poet, manager, among the injured. As of noon one dead man recovered. estimates say 25 people in ruins, probably all dead.
From Bloemfontein dated March 10 General De Wet moves north at about 25 miles daily and should be west of Kroonstadt. Small commands hold the southeast Orange River Colony as garrisons are withdrawn. Boers increasingly fight for the British. Over 13,000 refugees crowd the British lines seeking arms to aid the British.
Britain sends its reply to the Senate amendment on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. The document remains official, but is believed to express the desire for the Nicaraguan waterway to be international rather than exclusively American in character.
Indianapolis March 11 Ex President Harrison's condition was described as serious today with little pain but a high fever. Doctors reported the left lung inflamed though the illness is not yet critical as of forenoon updates.
Chicago reports a severe storm impact across Southern Wisconsin and Iowa. Wisconsin wires are down and Racine streets lie buried under wreckage as wrecked structures and debris hinder travel.
Three persons were killed and many injured as a tornado struck near Forest City Arkansas Saturday night blowing down many houses and miles of fences. The storm caused extensive damage across the area with multiple injuries reported.
The five masted schooner Nathaniel Palmer of Bath Maine ran ashore near Beach Haven New Jersey this morning after sailing from Portland February 6 bound for Philadelphia. The 12 crew members were landed by life saving men and the vessel is reported in good condition following the off course blow.
She recovered Friday and entered Vineyard Haven with lost sails then resumed the voyage the same day.
London dispatch reports Canon Ingram aged 44 elevated by King Edward to bishop of London with a peerage, £50,000 salary, mansion, and probable Canterbury primacy, following Lady Ulrica Duncombe’s confession that she jilted him under family pressure. The aristocratic match now shifts to his former lover as the earl’s son vows the former fiancée may wed the former rival.
Middlesex County reports a Glenwood blaze at Boston Steel and Iron Works caused minimal delay as shafting was arranged to continue. Fire origin remains mysterious while hydrant connection issues and unconnected water main are noted. Foreman Watson recounts seeing smoke and finding the room ablaze minutes after checks.
Bartholomew Cain 70 of Saxonville died after being struck by a freight train on Railroad street crossing Friday night. His shoulders were crushed and he died Saturday forenoon at Framingham hospital. He was a farm hand and leaves a widow.
Eugene G. Waldron aged 45 a known city builder committed suicide by hanging in his carpenter shop behind 46 Faulkner Street. He was found by Frank P. French, about two hours dead. Medical Examiner Durell of Somerville notified.
City officials discuss the Charles Street Kindergarten room now in use, noting its neat interior, good heating basement, and proximity to the school building. Mayor Dimon stays home due to weather. clerk James F. Walsh takes vacation after injuries. Henry T. Bailey names Lowell kindergartens the best in the country and urges visits.
The Board of Overseers of the Poor in Lowell may hold a special meeting this week amid disputes over Robert W Saunders’s appointment as city farm superintendent. The State Civil Service Commission calls the appointment illegal and void, urging annulment, with the Attorney General to decide whether to pursue action. The Democratic and Republican board members are split on next steps, and no firm plan exists.
Memorial Day committees have been appointed by G A R posts Ladd and Whitney and J F Butler post 42. Listings include commanders, vice commanders, adjutants, Q M, surgeons, chaplains, officers of the day and guard, sergeant major, and post officers with a long roster of names for each post.
At a Sunday afternoon executive committee meeting the Jowell Democratic club arranged a grand meeting for next Sunday and decided to hold a banquet on Jefferson’s birthday April 3. Expected guests include Wm A. Gaston son of ex Governor Gaston, possibly ex Representative John F. Fitzgerald of Boston, and Lieut Guy W Currier of Lawrence.
A concise notice urging customers to choose Thompson Hardware Co for bicycle repairs. The ad promises reliable workmanship and emphasizes that repairs will be done correctly.
In a light Monday session Judge Hadley disposed of thirteen drunkenness cases. Griffin sought probation but was sent to the state farm after an error in sentence. Millen, from Maine via Lawrence, was allowed to go with hopes of future work. Cochrane and others received fines or releases. several jail terms and suspensions followed for drunkenness and related offenses. A bicycle contract dispute between Arthur Cleveland and H. E. Stafford ended with dismissal after Cleveland returned the wheel or paid.
Opening of the March term of the Superior Civil Court in this city led by Judge Frederick Lawton featured no cases ready for trial. The forenoon focused on motions and jurors were excused briefly. Rev. W. A. Bartlett gave the opening prayer. A long list of jurors followed, including Jesee Blake, Clarence A. Bowman, John H. Chandler, Frank S. Crosby, and many others from towns like Tewksbury, Lowell, Billerica, Chelmsford, and Reading.
Judge Lawtom ordered the jurors recalled during the proceedings. At 412 o'clock the court adjourned to Tuesday morning at 9.30 o'clock.
Mary A Burns a 17 or 18 year old girl was arrested on Market street Sunday afternoon by Police Messenger John E Maguire on a complaint that she escaped from Lancaster reform school for girls. Her parents live in Haverhill. She says she has served a year and a half at Lancaster. She was attracted to Lowell by a young man who offered to marry her if released. the man’s name she refused to give. The girl remained in custody and was handed to the State board then returned to Lancaster. She said the man she loved lives in Lowell.
The Lowell Opera House opens with Billy Van’s Minstrels as curtain raiser for Rowe King stock company presenting For Liberty and Love. A Boston Music Hall draw, the act promises high class entertainment at popular prices with a two-show offer. A March 9 1901 letter from William F Bryant endorses the troupe as entertaining and well suited to Lowell audiences.
Rain increases the Merrimack water level and begins ice wear on the banks with 12 to 1 inch thickness. Mild weather and rain will continue to wear it down, but no general collapse expected. Mrs McKinley’s health remains guarded after inauguration day exertions. Ayer Home patron board meets at 2 30 pm Wednesday with full attendance urged.
An advertisement highlights incandescent gas lamps priced at 37 cents and mantels from 10 cents onward. The note stresses concise copy to keep the ad’s impact clear.
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