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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1900
Page
1
The piece presents a poetic meditation on love, spring, and dreamlike aspiration. It frames love as a guiding force through winter to May, urging action over mere dreaming while noting artful influence and sweet illusions. The fragment ends with a hopeful question about choosing action with love.
A satirical roundup notes Lawyer Dill receiving a one million dollar fee for settling the Carnegie Frick dispute, comments on fashion hats lacking long feathers, critique of caucus inefficiencies, and a quip about Helen Gould’s name. It references cashier ages, wealth symbols, and Kentucky’s so-called Golden age.
A compilation of brief comic exchanges from Chicago and Philadelphia papers. Jokes about streetcars frozen feet clerks shoeless shoes and quotes from taxpayers, city employees and critics, reflecting light humor in daily urban life.
Wayland residents backed a no license outcome by 254 to 189 after a rousing temperance rally. Independents won most offices, with a split board of health elected separate from selectmen, and Francis Shaw named tree warden amid a tight three way race for highway surveyor. Town officials and appropriations totaling 25 000 dollars were set, including 7000 for schools and 2000 for highways. A Centralville church fundraiser followed with a coffee social at 15 Hampshire street featuring local musicians.
Wellman states the powers demand that no treaty port or lease right be interfered with, trade duties align with Chinese tariffs, and harbor charges be equal for all nations. The eight powers including Russia Germany France England Italy Japan and the United States back the policy to preserve access and fairness in the Chinese spheres.
The twentieth annual Bell Telephone report shows total earnings of 5 760 100 dollars for 1899, up from 5 448 701 in 1898. The year saw notable exchange and toll system development with subscriber growth accelerating. Directors' recommendation to transfer real estate and other property to American T. and T. Co. was ratified.
Frankfort Kentucky March 27 The defense in the trial of Republican secretary of state Caleb Powers for complicity in Gov Goebel slaying presented no testimony. The court said Powers did not fire the shot but was connected with the conspiracy to kill Goebel and held him without bail for the grand jury. The court adjourned until 2 pm for next cases Capt John Davis and William H Culton.
In Belair Maryland March 27 Lewis Harris a Black man who allegedly attacked Annie Livina was taken from jail by a mob after a clash with sheriffs. Harris was lynched before speaking, hung twice as a limb broke first, then shot and left hanging until dawn.
The last of the Nome travellers arrived in Skaguay on March 27 reporting an unusually mild Nome winter. They say life supplies were plentiful and cheap. In Dawson preparations for spring cleanup are estimated at about 25 million dollars.
The Boxers and Imperial forces clashed near Yen Chiu in the north, both sides suffering heavy casualties in a fierce engagement. The fight involved about 1,560 troops on each side, leading to a severe, indecisive battle with mounting losses.
The Russian Squadron has arrived at Chemulpo. It is believed this presages a demand for a concession of land at Masango and is arousing uneasy comments in the region.
At a cabinet council led by President Loubet, the government decided to officially inaugurate the Parte Exposition on Saturday, April.
Hattie Farwell a 17 year old from Allston shot herself at 7.20 pm at South Amherst after threats to take her own life unless a man she loves marries her. She survived the self-inflicted wound by the left side near the heart and was hospitalized in critical condition. The case links to past incidents in Lowell and elsewhere, including time at Lancaster school and a prior arrest with a cow boy named Harry Jersey. Her mother from Cambridgeport attended the police court where Judge Pickman ordered Lancaster school disposition.
The regular meeting yielded little business. The committee adopted the teachers report naming Marguerite J. Cronin Grace C. Delaney Annie T. Delay Mabel H. Ela Margaret C. Fox Julia G. Halloran Daisy B. MacBrayne Helen J. O’Hearn Bride T. Sweeney Carrie B. Price Lulu Turner to various schools and set training school pay for practice class at $1.25 per day. Swapp urged approval to keep the telephone in the supply department and sought city solicitor opinion on appropriations. Edson school repairs and supplies were assigned to respective committees. A salary deduction rule amendment for teachers was approved. A petition to define Tenth street lines tied to Beech Street rail tracks drew strong support. sidewalks on Schoolstreet and Varnum avenue were approved, while opposition appeared on Lawrence street sidewalk. The meeting adjourned to next Monday at 7:30.
The streets committee held a public hearing on widening and straightening Parker street from Pine to Stevens. Ex Mayor Bennett led petitions for the plan, citing land damages and potential increased value. Remonstrants spoke against excessive takings, while several supporters pledged land contributions and alternative plans.
The ordinance committee reported a measure to elect the city physician in April. The term would begin May 1, aligning with new city leadership and healthcare governance.
Work on Huntington hall progresses rapidly with scaffolding gone and a newly finished ceiling. Carpenters aim to finish by end of April while bids are awaited for several hundred seats, with samples on display at Sept Gillow’s city hall office.
Despatch from Norton reports Mrs. John R. Flint of Lowell died after stepping in front of an electric car. Motorman Clapp says the act appeared wilful as she walked away from Taunton toward Mansfield with her husband and the Maguires. Officials buried the body and released the companions.
Rev George H Young, Unitarian pastor in Lawrence since 1891, tendered his resignation effective September after salary reductions tied to his pro Boer stance. Parishioners debated the move at a recent meeting and some support his pro-Hoer views at public gatherings.
Emma E Cook 15 years old from North Chelmsford returned Saturday and is now at the police station awaiting a court appearance. She had disappeared after threatening to kill herself and reportedly joined a theatrical company that went to New York before the troupe disbanded. The charge against her is stubbornness.
Julia Griffin alias Clara Hill, former Open Door assistant matron, jailed in Providence R I on forgery charges. Accused of passing checks in Springfield Woonsocket and Providence totaling about $26, posing as a church worker to raise funds. Earlier Boston home, Open Door linked, dismissed for perceived improper influence on inmates.
Workers at the Day Blare mill are on strike in the weaving department while other operations run. No changes reported in overall production as of today.
The case concerns Mrs hipley and Sewall in a sidewalk incident in front of the defendant’s store on Central street. Supreme Court Stevens heard testimony all forenoon with Procter and others testifying for the defense. recess at 12 44 reported.
Thirten more deaths were reported at the office of the beard of ith this morning, bringing the total to three in less than three days. The mortality has been confined largely to elderly individuals.
Herman freen a carpenter on Crinet Street fell yesterday afternoon during a breachery task and sustained a fracture of the test tee. He was transported by the operator to the hospital for treatment.
A Brooklyn man, George Crotty twenty eight years old an electrician living at 151 Fifty third street Brooklyn was shot in the brain and died after being taken to the Norwegian hospital. Edward Leasure twenty two living at 167 Fifty third street is under arrest charged with the shooting. The tragedy occurred in front of Leasure s home as Crotty waited for his wife and Leasure to return. Mrs Crotty says Crotty attacked Leasure and then Leasure shot him in self defense. No pistol was found on Crotty or Leasure. Miss Maggie Crotty believes the slain man may not be her brother based on age and description.
Disgruntled weavers at the Bay State mill formerly Faulkner mill walk out after receiving the company’s ultimatum. Agent Faulkner’s Boston trip led to a 4:30 pm decision proposing a minimal rise, with earnings tied to monthly totals and potential bonuses, sparking split opinions among workers.
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