15 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
1
James Whitcomb Riley writes from Indianapolis on March 14 1901 delivering a tribute to a revered public figure. The poem evokes collective grief under the flag at half mast and honors the subject as soldier statesman ruler and neighbor cherished by all.
A tersely framed opinion remarks on a bear garden dispute between the English and national members of parliament. The speaker hints at sharp rebuke by telling a Bostonian he “doesn't know beans,” signaling blunt rhetoric in cross national discourse.
Two of four American exhibitors at the just closed international ceramic exposition in St Petersburg received the grand prize. A comment on Kruger wearing rubbers cites keeping De Wet from the feet, suggesting old men’s goloshes are obsolete.
Joseph Wilson known as Buckley of Low Ell appeared in the local police court charged with drunkenness and larceny. He admitted drunkenness but denied stealing two coats from Thomas McQuilton of the electric light station. McQuilton testified Buckley had the coats on when arrested and identified them from the power station scene. Buckley slept between generators. a coat and his shoe were found near the generators. Buckley retorted to McQuilton that he had served time for “cutting a better man.” The court noted a bad local record and fined 5 dollars for drunkenness and sentenced him to four months for larceny.
On this day many historic events are noted including Caesar's death in 44 B C, Columbus voyage arrival in 1493, King George's War starting in 1744 with Louisburg capture, Endicott's death, Jackson's birth, Maine statehood in 1820, and Samoa clashes in 1899. The piece asks what today will live in history.
Traders National Bank transacts general banking business issuing foreign exchange in English French German and Swedish money. It offers safety deposit boxes with private rooms and a savings department paying 4 percent per year, compounded semi annually with monthly interest. Banking hours are 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. weekdays and 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. Saturday with extended hours 7 to 9 P.M. Banking rooms are at 30 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Avenue.
London dispatch reports no definite peace negotiations. De Wet advances toward Senecal in the north. French sources claim 46 Boers killed or wounded, 146 prisoners taken, 200 rifles, 4000 rounds, and many horses, cattle, and wagons captured. Weather described as wet.
Fire started by electric wires at four this morning in Merchants hotel on Pennsylvania avenue caused a panic among guests. L. E. Henry, 48, suffocated to death. Stephen Collins, proprietor, suffered burns to legs neck and face. several others injured from jumping.
In Olympia on March 15 representative Easterday and Senator Ruth fought on the Senate floor over Ruth's vote to postpone repeal of the state libel laws. The uproar was intense and the Senate adjourned immediately.
A run on Natick Five Cent Savings Bank develops with many depositors at the doors this forenoon amid rumors of insolvency. The institution reports assets over $2,000,000 and is described as one of New England’s strongest banks.
Arturo Bernaco, the Italian anarchist, was found guilty of intent to murder the Barre chief of police Brown after a December shooting. He faces sentencing later. In Bristol, Manuel Cabrál, a rubber worker, attempted to kill his wife with a razor and then himself, leaving his wife fatally harmed and him surviving.
The Duke and Duchess start the first stage of a global journey in London today. The King and Queen and the royal family saw them off at Portsmouth where the Ophir will sail tomorrow with the royal party aboard.
Roulede and M Andre Buffet were ordered to leave the country amid a clash over royalist actions at President Faure's coup era funeral. Authorities issued a decree expelling both individuals from the nation.
In Tien Tsin British and Russians dispute railway property limits within the Russian concession. Guards from both nations stand near each other. British reinforcements are reported, and trouble is said to be imminent unless Russians withdraw.
Boston March 15. Counsel for Charles R. Eastman instructor at the Agassiz Museum and jailed in Middlesex county house of correction will seek bail in a special sitting at East Cambridge tomorrow at 9 30 am. Eastman indicted for murder in October and held five months awaits trial set for April 22. Lawyers argue delay beyond necessity and aim to secure Eastman five weeks of freedom if bail granted. Prosecution to be led by Attorney General Knowlton with about 50 witnesses and extensive testimony.
Joseph C A Hill, born January 21 1821 in Harvard Massachusetts, died yesterday in Concord New Hampshire. He worked in the hardware trade there 1841 to 1864, then served as Abbott Downing Pacific coast representative in San Francisco until 1874 before returning. He married Ellen Downing in 1850 and was active in the Unitarian church and local institutions Proctor Academy Andover and Centennial Home for the Aged. A former legislator and the last of the Mystic Five who met on New Year’s Eve for 50 years, his associates included Joseph A Abbott Charles A Tufts Dr William Hurd and George A Blanchard. The final gathering occurred December 31 1893 at Young’s Hotel Boston.
In San Juan Puerto Rico on March 14 two Porto Rican regiment soldiers Beltran and Arroyo killed themselves with their rifles. Beltran had been reprimanded by an officer for untidiness and assigned kitchen duty when he shot himself in quarters. Arroyo, a close friend of Beltran, then killed himself in the same manner.
The common council approved the appropriation orders at adjourned session, with 25 members present. Debates focused on committee findings, street bridges estimates, and how to raise money by taxation. Markham pressed for detailed readings, but Casey pushed for economy as the key to lower taxes, and the measure passed after a lengthy exchange.
Washington March 15 Charles H Duell Commissioner of patents today tendered his resignation to the President There are several candidates for the vacancy and the selection will follow.
In Augusta on March 15 the Maine House rejected resubmitting the prohibitory constitutional amendment. After a three hour debate the tally stood 84 to 34 with 20 paired and 13 absent or unpaired. Supporters hailed the result as a major victory for the prohibitory law.
Lausanna Switzerland March 15 The duel arranged between M Paul De cree and others led to expulsions in Switzerland Deroulede and Buffet were expelled following the incident and the arrangement for a duel was noted in Lausanne reports with authorities taking action against participants.
In Lowell, Patrick M. Gynch failed to appear as witnesses in Mary Lannon's drunkenness and larceny case, while the judge moved to other matters to locate the missing witness. Mary Lannon received five months in jail. John H. Mellen's neglect of child case was postponed. James McCardle admitted theft with his mother promising reform. Theresa Brown drew four months, John Lennon paid a $2 fine, and Howard H. McMahon faced 15 days in jail.
Important to shoe buyers. Sale is closed for public display but a Special Department remains open to assist customers with remaining goods at the advertised sale price. Lots are numbered and prices stay the same while pairs last.
City officials report half mast flag status for Ex President Harrison. Secretary Courtney notes outdoor aid records show one provision order per month and one fuel order, totaling $2 and $1.50 respectively, with no repeated daily visits. Tonight a committee on garbage disposal plans a meeting.
A historical note praises linking a firm’s identity inseparably with its advertised goods, arguing consistent personality and branding build advertising capital deposited in the publicity bank. The idea emphasizes stable association between house personality and products to maximize public recognition and reputation.
A department offer highlights broken lines of children, misses, youths and boys shoes in tan and many black stock. Prices shown are never over one dollar and never under fifty cents. The sale applies on any business day of the week.
Superior Court in Lawton rendered verdicts for the defendant in the Frank E. Ham versus Edgar Twombly case and for the defendant in the Mary J. Ham versus Edgar Twombly case at Thursday afternoon session. The court adjourned until Monday.
Harry Cunningham, a bright-looking boy, pleaded guilty to stealing five pounds of butter from Walter Goucher. Judge Hadley offered three months to think it over, noting the boy’s naval enlistment aim. The case was continued to allow time for that possibility.
Bordman Hall appeared for Judge George D. Alden of Middleboro before the probate and chancery committee at the State House. A letter of resignation was in Attorney General possession, causing the committee to defer to the Governor and council, with Mr Nye advised to pursue appeal there.
The Miss Leggett Sunday school class held a conundrum supper at Fifth Street Baptist church on Thursday evening. Attendance was good and the program featured piano, readings, mandolin duet, and a notable reading by Miss Hisle Umphleby. The class members named include Loud, Thissell, Sweatt, Shaw, Tate, Fox, Hall, Jasper, Leighton, Bennia and Mrs Bunce.
Members of Company M met in force at the armory last night to drill and guard mount in anticipation of the State inspection set for March 28. Lieutenant Colonel Gihon of the Governor's staff will lead the inspection. Companies C and G of the Sixth Regiment appear unlikely to be inspected until April due to lack of notice.
For the church fund the Ladies Benevolent Society of the First Baptist church met with Mrs A F E Dow of Highland street on Thursday evening. The social benefited the church building fund with a program including piano solos by Miss Mae Stevens songs by Alpha quartet Messrs Oscar Walch Walter Tarr Harry Knowlton and Herbert Webster Jr and a reading by little Miss Mildred French.
The St Pauls Sunday school teachers hosted a church social on Thursday night with a supper followed by entertainments including a mandolin duet by Carl Staples and Burnette Sweatt, a solo by Charles Morton, clarinet duets by Usher and Quigley, a reading by Miss Florence Holgate, a piano solo by Miss Eleanor Daggett, and a vocal solo by Miss Bertha Cleworth.
Ninety four applications for license to sell liquor filed with the police board clerk by 11 o clock this morning. Two clubs have asked for the privilege. Applications are not arriving as fast as anticipated today, perhaps because Friday is not a lucky day.
Henry W. Jackson, Hudson tax collector, probes Edward P. Miles era accounts and finds receipted 1899 tax bills. He orders demands alphabetically while McCarthy, elected Thursday, submits his 1899 receipts, an item Miles left unclear to Jackson.
A man was found dead near Malden station on the Saugus branch late Thursday. Both legs were severed, believed he jumped from a moving train. Medical Examiner Darrell of Somerville notified. body sent to Ward's undertaking rooms. Identified as Calvis A. Clistee of 6 Montrose Avenue Malden.
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