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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
1
A vivid verse describes night as a field where lightning becomes imprisoned lightnings, printers form battalions of type, and dawn reveals the day’s ordered ranks. The poem equates press work to marching columns that awaken the waking world.
The article mentions Washington politics with Populists and Democrats, noting uncertainty over fusion or re fusion and referencing Cronje, St Helena, and a Topeka Capital comment. It also describes a recent storm described as the 13th, unpleasant for those in slush this morning.
A short verse beneath a stone speaks of Lamb the butcher who died. It frames him as a lamb who lived a sheep, noting his killings of many lambs and sheep, then says cruel death has changed the scene.
A tomb quotes romance by describing a legendary Rose as the world’s fairest. The line poeticizes everlasting beauty, centering on a symbolic blossom as emblem of ideal love and memory.
The Traders' National Bank transacts a general banking business with foreign exchange payable worldwide in English German and Swedish money. Savings pay 4 percent annually compounded semi annually with interest starting monthly. Includes ladies banking rooms and Saturday hours 8 to 1 at 709 PLM Depository of the United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
New York endures nine inches of snow and sleet as an army of 4000 men clear streets in Manhattan and 2000 work in Brooklyn. Traffic is paralyzed, trolleys and third rails blocked, and many walk across the Brooklyn Bridge amid freezing winds. Miss Helen Gould distributed funds to lodging houses aiding the displaced.
Mohawk Valley hotel block in Mohawk Utica burned today causing about 100000 in losses. Built in 1876 for 80000, it housed hotel rooms five stores post office town offices Masonic hall and an opera house. Mail saved. town and Masonic records burned. Forty boarders escaped. one fireman injured. Insurance coverage 25000.
Louisville March 16 Sheriff Suter with two deputies arrives under county judge order to transfer four alleged accessories to Gov Goe bels assassination to Franklin county. Powers Holland Whitaker W H Culton and Capt Davis await immediate transfer and speedy trial.
Justice Justin Dewey aged 63 of the Superior Court died at his home in Springfield this morning. Appointed by Governor Robinson in 1886, he was a cousin of Admiral Dewey, born in Alford Massachusetts, and a Williams College graduate. He served in the House of Representatives and Senate and leaves a widow and three children.
A major winter storm failed to deliver snow as predicted, producing rain and slush instead. By evening two inches fell, then mixed with water creating dangerous sidewalks and widespread damp clothes, while streetcars and embankments faced mud and slow upkeep.
A man was fatally injured on Market Street and an ambulance carried him to the hospital. Surgeons finished with him and found three fingers remained, two on one hand and one on the other, in what the report calls a faceral lames treat. John Lankos, a Greek resident, was involved.
J N Taylor writes to the Boston Globe about American efforts to sanitize Manila and Iloilo cities after 1899 fighting. He cites 6203 deaths in Manila that six months, with many children dying, and praises new sanitary steps under Captain Talbot and health officer H L Gilchrist.
Readers laud Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy for dyspepsia rheumatism catarrh and related ailments. Testimonies from diverse locations praise its efficacy noting improved health and relief from longstanding complaints.
The Lowell board faces protests and petitions from church and civic groups over granting licenses on Bridge and Paige streets near churches. Clergy and parishioners urge denial to protect morals, citing proximity to schools and congregations, with signatures and statements from Paige Street Baptist and Central Methodist groups.
Petitioners from John Street Congregational Church urge the Board of Polls Commissioners to deny a license to sell intoxicating liquors on Paige Street or Heede Street within bounds. They argue the location would disrupt order, increase congestion, and undermine city tranquility, requesting refusal to grant the license.
Thomas H. Byrne, a tailor in the Runels building, started a July 4 match in his room, igniting a lounge. Janitor John R. Brown grabbed a chemical extinguisher, quickly dousing the blaze with help from Dods Lamson and Livingston. The lounge was cleared, walls damaged by extinguisher chemical, and Byrne's room was turned upside down but losses were minor.
The Christian Endeavor society held a social last night at Kirk Street church to mark its 17th anniversary. Milton R. Corey presided as president and Rev. W A Bartlett spoke on the society's future work. Frank W Hall reminisced on the group's history. Officers elected include President Milton R Corey Vice President Miss Mable Corey Secretary Louis Smith Treasurer Harry L Ffield and Corresponding Secretary Miss Belle F Batchelder.
In police court this morning Geo F Pierce was fined 100 dollars for keeping a liquor nuisance. He appealed and was held for the superior court. Pierce has a superior court case pending on illegal keeping, not tried due to counsel illness. Christopher Taft was sentenced four months for drunkenness and Patrick J Holland to one month in the workhouse. Ellen M Kennedys case continued to April 16. Two simple drunks were released and one paid a 3 dollar fine.
A Chelmeford Centre nine o’clock car caught fire near Lincoln’s square this morning. The blaze started when a motor burned out, frightening several passengers and blocking the road for about an hour.
An announced entertainment at the women’s branch of the People’s Club has been postponed and will occur at a later date to be announced.
A notice advertises quick roof repairs and water leakage remedies via telephone by Taylor Roofing Co. The ad targets homeowners facing roof leaks and cellar water intrusion, promising prompt service.
The speedy horse long blamed for department overspending has been loaned to the health department for continued use until an appropriation enables the wire department to maintain it. The horse will inspect contagious diseases and perform routine duties, with the city recording a moves toward retirement of aged animals. The health department considered a purchase price of 275, though the full outfit cost 402.
Annie Farley aged 68 died at 20 Gorham Street after a Thursday morning illness. Survived by brother Terrence. Annie E. Wilson, former resident, died in Napa City California and will be brought here for burial. Elizabeth D. Burke aged 70 died at 227 Nesmith Street. widow of William A. Burke, mother of Edward N. Burke. H W Derby brother. Willis Farrington niece. cousins and other relatives noted. longtime St. Anne's church member with benevolent interests and extended illness. widowhood lasting years.
Funeral services were held for Lizale F Huston at 2 pm on Hampshire Street with Rev Howler officiating. Interment followed at Edson cemetery. bearers included Theodore Hillier and Albert Choate. Helen A Chamberlin’s remains were sent to Nashua for burial. Michael F Doyle’s funeral was at 146 South Street and St Peter’s church with Fr McKenna officiating. bearers named. burial at Catholic cemetery. Thomas McHugh’s funeral proceeded from the Mer (incomplete text).
The Wilton Top Coat debuts as the spring companion to Raleigh with eight styles in rough faced fabrics worsteds chevriots and vicunas in light gray Cambridge and Oxford shades. Cut mirrors Fifth Avenue fashion with broad shoulders snug necks hand finished roomy backs and correct lengths, finished with serge or silk lining and velvet collars. priced at unknown.
Men who want to skip tailor delays can find fine overcoats priced from fifteen to twenty five dollars, promising smart coverage with ready fit and durable materials.
The Young Women's Hospital Guilt holds weekly sewing muvecings during lent with strong participation from young women. The garments produced supply the Lowell General Hospital children ward. Next meeting at Mrs Woodies 74 Gates street next Wednesday at 2 30 pm. Mrs John Blodgett occupies a house in Santa Barbara for the season not San Mateo. Mr and Mrs Geo H Frye Spencer in New York for a few days. Miss M E Delude sails from New York Saturday for France with friends from Worcester. Rev Charles Kershaw Tiverton Primitive Methodist is visiting Lowell. Mr Kershaw formerly of this city left over a year ago for the ministry. B J Bernard once Appleton mills overseer to Lancaster mills Clinton. Sept Warren of North Chelmsford county truant school is ill.
Elizabeth D Burke widow of Wm A Burke dies after illness and funeral at 227 Nesmith street on Sunday March 18 at 2:30. Margaret Downing widow of Archelaus Downing dies aged 58 with funeral at 31 Pawtucket street Sunday at 2. Margaret H H Cook in Boston dies and funeral at 15 Osgood street Saturday at 2 with friends invited.
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