22 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
1
A fragmented compilation notes social mores titled According to Sheldon. The piece rails against smoking chewing whistling corsets fashion plates and depiction in print. It also mentions war reporting and police pay while touching on rail travel and a factory belt incident at Collins mill causing a brief suspension of work.
The Traders' National Bank announces a $200,000 surplus and $200,000 capital while offering general banking services. It issues foreign exchange in English German and Swedish money. Safekeeping in safety deposit boxes and private coupon rooms. Savings pays 4 percent annually, compounded semi annually with monthly interest. A ladies banking room is provided. Hours Saturdays 8 AM to 1 PM and 9 PM. Depository of the United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
A despatch from Kroonstad reports British General Gatacre repulsed near Bethulie with heavy casualties, while Boers claim the defeat may be doubtful. Robbery case follows a fatal hanging of a 10 year old boy, later revived by physicians, in Fall River.
Galveston March 22 President Glidden of the Erie Telephone system touring the Southwestern network is quoted in the Galveston News as predicting that within five years the telegraph telephone and cable businesses will consolidate under a single management, using a capital of 250 million dollars.
In a secret session 1500 machinists voted to strike at 8 this morning. The move will affect 55 shops and could make Cleveland one of the largest labor stoppages in the country as workers demand an extra hour.
A mob of about 30 prominent Gretna residents seized Louis Figg and his wife from their beds last night and tarred and feathered them. Authorities report the couple had allegedly lured women away from their homes to join Figg Heaven, prompting the attack.
Chicago march 22 coroner inquiry exonerates Bertie Finch a 16 year old boy who shot and killed his frenzied father George Finch to protect his mother. The incident occurred as the father threatened to stab the mother and Bertie acted to defend her.
A Hicksville village near Fall River is in an intense state of excitement as word spreads of a gang of tramplers attempting to hang a boy. The incident, dated March 2, has residents on edge and police investigating the alleged plot as locals seek assurances and safety.
The Massachusetts Army Nurse Association met at Grand Army Hall State House room 27 Wednesday afternoon with president Mrs Fannie T Hazen of Cambridge presiding. Members voted to let associate members form a separate body and adopt their own bylaws for advancing army nurses. A message from Senator Hoar on a bill to place the national home for army nurses in Massachusetts was read. The group noted strong political interest in the movement. An April 4 meeting with Mary von Hansen at Copley Hall was announced to honor Dorothea Dix and deceased members Miss Gird Worcester Mrs Loomis Haverhill Mrs Baich Lowell and Mrs Burdick Fall River. President Hazen was invited to speak for the Woman's Suffrage Association led by Mary A Livermore on April 38 about army nurses’ war services. The meeting adjourned to the third Wednesday in April.
Ellsworth B Sweatt of Lowell a carpenter files for bankruptcy with liabilities of 1433 and assets 25. Charlie P Witham of Lowell files a bankruptcy petition with liabilities 4043.02 and assets 1480. All liabilities are unsecured, largest creditor Davis and Sargent of Lowell seeking 2042.30.
The Grip Lowell warns hundreds suffer from the grip and explains symptoms such as shivering backache vertigo and severe headache. It recommends Hood's Pills as a warming laxative with tonic effects and Hood's Sarsaparilla to strengthen the blood and resist future attacks.
Ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla prepared by C. Hood & Co in Lowell Massachusetts. Mentions reliability and quality as a unique selling point, with era advertising tone and emphasis on the product being "never disappoints."
Fitchburg stockholders met at Bumstead hall Boston to vote on leasing their line to Boston & Maine. Instead they formed a committee to seek better terms, while opposing blocs debated delays and possible higher payouts. The meeting ended with a vote on Sohier's amendment and calls for delay to study the lease terms.
Frank E. Dunbar argues before Commissioner Lord that Tremont and Suffolk mill valuation is inflated by expert-heavy methods and flawed averages. He attacks assessors, cites overvaluation of a storehouse, and contends modern mill theory misstates costs while urging a fair, capitalized value aligned with actual labor savings and production costs.
Recent deaths include T White of Commonwealth Avenue Boston from pneumonia after brief illness and wife and daughters surviving him. He led Lewis Wharf Corp and was longtime manager of the Old Ladies Home. Clarice Carleton of Haverhill dies aged 70 after Civil War service. Also a Police confrontation incident on Middlesex Street ends with suspect taken into custody.
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