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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1900
Page
1
A lyrical meditation describes a summer day fading as the brook murmurs of dreams. Soft shadows lie on green and gold while faint lights glow along the stream, contrasting with livelier daytime joys. March Century.
A jumble of opinions on imperialism culture and politics cites the Shamrock’s South African victory the Greek warship crossing the Atlantic and Boer rhetoric while noting trivialities like 25 cent dinner quarts ministers cash needs and a New York politician’s denunciation of a royal visit.
A town meeting vote on the license question in North Attleboro was recounted leading to no significant change. The tally shows the no-license majority reduced by six votes, leaving the outcome essentially the same.
Yale President Hadley urged vaccination for all students as health officers report the noon digest lists one varioloid case, one doubtful case likely a vaccine rash, and two measles cases while confirming Brennan’s illness is measles, not smallpox.
The U S Supreme Court affirms the Waters Pierce Oil Co v Texas ruling sustaining the Texas anti trust law. The decision follows a Coeur D Alene investigation update noting Gen Merriam not the troops commander and Governor Sinclairs role in directing actions.
Joplin Missouri reports the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railroad sold at public auction to satisfy a 23 million mortgage. One bid by Silas W Pettit, chief consul of the Philadelphia reorganization committee, met the upset price at 12.5 million.
A mob of about two thousand citizens surrounded the Joplin Missouri jail demanding the arrest of a Black man accused of assaulting a seven year old white girl. The crowd broke in, the lights went out, and the man was smuggled out to Carthage ten miles away amid the commotion.
Chicago March 19 National President OConnell says efforts to settle the machinists strike have failed and a nationwide walkout of 70000 machinists is being perfected with all details in place for an April first general strike.
Cape Town reports Col. Schiel a German artillery officer captured at Elandslaagte was quarrelsome and wounded. He has been moved from the prisoners camp to a transport for removal.
Niagara Falls Ontario March 19 Thomas Bowman manager of Burning Springs was found dead in front of a Table Rock house in the park His horse ran away threw him from the cutter and kicked him to death
Frank Cass, 18, died after a friendly boxing match at Levin Lake in Santa Cruz. In the eighth round Bert Whidden struck Cass with a six ounce glove on the neck. Cass weighed 170 pounds, about 99 pounds heavier than Whidden. death occurred within half an hour.
Georgia news from Gaineeville reports the Pacotet Manufacturing Company of Paco tet C has bought land two miles from town to build a 1,000,098 cotton mill with 58,000 spindles for export. Construction to begin, mill to operate standard machinery for export only.
Athens Ga March 19 It has been definitely decided to build a big power plant at Tallahassee Shoals this country at a cost of 100000 There will be 500 horsepower generated and a woolen mill will be established W M Montgomery of Spartansburg S C will be the manager The mill is to be in full operation inside of a year
Treasury officials view the new bond refunding as assured with applications totaling 50.4 million dollars by Saturday. Most applicants are national banks benefiting from lower circulation taxes under the new bonds. Bond designs near completion feature a Thomas H. Benton portrait and a three-leaf coupon layout for 120 coupons over 30 years. Comptroller Dawes rushes to issue notes while bonds transfer aims at circulation. National bank notes issued last week totaled 5.64 million while destroyed notes were 1.18 million. Circulation backed by bonds stands at 219.2 million with deposits and minimum balance at 37.9 million. Treasury expects no large rise in note circulation from refunding. Cash balance reached 157.8 million this year due to customs and internal revenue receipts.
George Whiteley of 1206 Lawrence Street, an expressman, was injured at 11.15 this forenoon when a cylinder exploded on engine No. 2 of the Boston & Maine. A piece struck his left leg. no bones were broken. Engineer James Storm led the engine as it halted after crossing Merrimack Street. The incident was deemed unforeseen and not due to any fault.
Martin Flaherty and his trainers headed to Lynn this afternoon for a 15 round boxing match against Donnie McBride at the Kirtland Athletic club. Flaherty declared peak condition and confidence in defeating McBride before the limit, as Lowell sports fans anticipate the bout.
The date for a hearing on gas prices has been fixed by the gas commissioners in line with a common council order signed by the mayor and city solicitor. The public session will be in City Hall public hearing room on April 3 with Mr. Qua appearing for the city.
Mary Bolan, 45, fell 18 feet from a second story window at 77 Cross Street Lawrence while opening a blind. She struck a picket fence, sustained severe scalp wounds and internal injuries, and was taken to a hospital with doubtful chance of recovery.
Rev. George F. Kenngott argued that not all amusement should be condemned and urged upholding the good within existing conditions. He criticized enforcement gaps on gambling and indecent posters, suggested citizen oversight, and endorsed promoting high quality music art and games under church patronage to push out low offerings.
Rev Dr Chambre outlines Paul and Silas first entering Philippi on his second journey around 50 51. He describes the city as Roman colony with Greek roots where Philippi became the first European baptism site via a Lydia, a purple seller, and the beginnings of the Philippian church. Pagan opposition and prison tolls followed before Paul left, yet the church is praised for faithfulness and power of the gospel reflecting on Luke’s authorship.
Rev. T. Ford delivered the third sermon in a Miara series at First Baptist Church last night. His text was Nahum 3:1 and focused on deceit, boasting that many lie for others’ sake.
A preacher laments pressure to lie for money and public approval while recounting doctors lawyers and ministers who fail honesty tests. He argues truth is costly in politics and faith, urges believers to seek Christ, the truth, and live as free men and sons of God.
The First Universalist church drew a good crowd as the Unitarian and Universalist series continued. Rev C T Billings and Rev R A Greene spoke, with Scripture read by Rev George C Wright and Miss Sherburn singing. Greene argued that man’s social nature underpins religion and society.
In a crowded police court session Judge Hadley disposed of drunkenness cases rapidly with guilty pleas. Roger Lee admitted a second offence, later corrected to third, received probation after pledging sobriety. Several others faced fines from three to six dollars, with some placed on probation or sent to the workhouse for drunkenness. A separate oleo and plea law case, Thomas R Fahey, was found guilty and fined one hundred dollars, while George Frigon’s liquor sale case was continued on three hundred dollar bonds.
Mrs. William Holmes, 62, collapsed on the walk at 12 Gold Street Saturday morning after going out to fetch her husband’s forgotten work robbers. Mr. Holmes heard a cry, Dr. Bell could not save her, and she died likely on the spot. She leaves a husband and two children, George E. Holmes and Mrs. John E. Wainwright.
Harry Hunt, owner of 77 West Fourth Street, was found dead in his bed in the attic Saturday afternoon. He was last seen Thursday noon by his brother James Broad way, as Hunt planned painting in the tenement formerly occupied by the late Alexander Mack. Cause of death listed as heart disease. Mack died Thursday evening. their occupancy and timing linked to events prior to Hunt’s death.
The British sympathizers held a regular meeting in Runele building Saturday evening to express satisfaction with the recent concert for widows and orphans of British soldiers. The relief fund has risen to 1104.76, with 212.55 from the bene fi concert. Princess Jodge and the Daughters expect the total to reach 140 when the fund closes Saturday night.
A report from city hall describes allocations for the year with improvements made by the superintendent. Some street scores are being relaid and the hospital repainted. If funds were available a shed and bathtub with showers would be built. A court proceeding is expected in the Lord’s case.
The superior civil court did not convene at the courthouse this morning out of respect for the late Judeo Dewey. It will convene tomorrow morning instead.
John White's relatives believe he died from foul play after a Sunday morning body discovery in Andover. They cite multiple head injuries and facial cuts, swollen hands, and no money found, noting White had left with $3 to $4. They expect a case review. Undertaker Molloy concurs, saying injuries align with a knockouts robbery rather than a fall.
Inspectors Goodwin and Atkinson raided a Middle sex Street establishment linked to Traversy’s store. They arrested a young man named George Frigon and seized five full lager cases and a case of empty bottles. Eight men and two women drank in three rooms. entry was blocked until two more customers arrived upstairs.
The Wilton top goat, spring weight companion to the Raleigh, showcases eight styles in rough faced fabrics and vicunas. Designed for demanding customers, it features broad shoulders, snug necks, hand-finished seams, roomy backs, and varied linings with velvet collars, offered at set prices.
Men seeking a fast, affordable outerwear option are drawn to flac overcoats priced from 15 to 25 dollars, promising relief from tailor delays and added worry.
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