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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1900
Page
1
Nine tailors unite to back Massey career-wreck case
In Lawrence the nine tailors of Mayor Leonard’s shop rallied as one to support a push concerning Massey. Proceedings moved swiftly in Maryland yesterday as spring approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Lawrence
Maryland
Canadian firm builds record belt for grain elevator
A Canadian concern reportedly produced the largest belt ever traded, 3529 feet long and two inches rubber thick, weighing nine tons, for the grain elevator of the International Railway at St. John s Newfoundland. Maj John Van R Hoff, Puerto Rico charity board resident, reports for the week ending Feb 18 1900: 235 deaths, 2572 sick and 9158 indigent in a population of 957779. 496455 rations issued and 7207 men employed for the food they received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Railway
St. John’s
N. G
John van R. Hoff
Consolidated Board of Charities of
Puerto Rico
Spring millinery opening at Rose Jordan Hartford's
Arthur W. Chelmsford reports uringingitis keeping him home while neighbors suffer flu. Troop F cavalry holds a meeting at the armory to fill a captain vacancy with Capt George M Thompson presiding. Daniel E Haley becomes Eben T Adams clerk as Consul Booth Tucker tours Salem and Lawrence delivering a major address in Lowell tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Allen
W. Parkhurst
Jasper Elliott
Jennie G. Wilson
John J. Monahan
Cavalry
Rose Jordan Hartford
Booth Tucker
Lawrence
Salem
Lowell
Associate Hall
Joubert death reported amid Boer siege tensions
London reports Gen Joubert is dead with unclear cause. A Pretoria despatch notes his illness before death. Elsewhere American Consul Hay assists US representation in the Free State. Boer forces blow Dundee coal mine as Olivier links with Robber and Lemmer to reinforce near Winburg ahead of Dewet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lourenzo Marques
Joubert
William Cox
Pretoria
Cox
Hay
Kroonstadt
United States
Free State
Natal
Dundee
Olivier
Robler
Lemner
Burhere
Bloemfontein
Dewet
Winburg
Roberts
Wealthy stone contractors take the place of locked out workers
Ten wealthy stone firms with about ten million capital work in the Tait yard in aprons and with hammers to complete a contract and save money as manufacturers support the lockout by aiding Tait while stone cutters are idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tait
Speech Restored After Crutch Suicide Attempt
Chicago March 28 Vito Paoletto Italian saloon keeper who lost speech after murdering his partner made two attempts at death by own action by placing a crutch end in his mouth and lunging toward it. Attendants seized him and removed the crutch but the throat shock revived the paralysis and restored his voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Vito Paoletto
Jury Disagreement in Hay and Sloane Conspiracy Trial
Camden jurors reported a hung verdict after a lengthy trial of William H. Hay and Howard K. Sloane, Philadelphia newspaper men accused of conspiring to injure Eugene Darnell. The judge set a new trial date for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Wm. H. Hay
Howard K. Sloane
Philadelphia
Eugene Darnell
Fires in Baltimore Injure Two in Separate Blazes
A fire at the F. M. Ganter building in Baltimore was confined to the structure after hard work. Minutes later a second blaze broke out at the clothing store Likes Herwanger and Co three blocks away. The losses are described as considerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
F. M. Ganter
Likes, Herwanger & Co
Syracuse Man Dies After Drinking Carbolic Acid
Albany N Y March 2 George Reed aged 4 of Syracuse drank carbolic acid, threw the vial into the river and jumped in last night. The death by own action was highly sensational with unknown cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Albany, N. Y
George
Reed
Boston Tunnel Plan Prompted National Action
A fragmentary report notes that a decision regarding the Boston tunnel prompted national action. Officials evaluated proposals and considered related safety and funding measures amid ongoing discussions.
Opposition to bill limiting overnight labor for women and minors
The labor committee held a continued hearing at the State House on a bill barring women and minors from manufacturing work between 6 p m and 6 a m. Walsh of Hamilton Print Works argued such limits harm families, noting most mills employ adults over eighteen, with few sixteen or seventeen year olds. The dispute over minor age definitions prompted a request for the attorney general and Chief Wade. Donahue offered an amendment to exempt all over eighteen from the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Labor
State House
Donahue
Fall River
Walsh
Hamilton Print Works
James A. Bailey, Jr
Arkwright Club
Wade
Edward Kilburn
New England Yarn Factory
New Bedford
Price of Milk Advanced in Shrewsbury Market
Milk prices in Shrewsbury are set to rise by 1 to 2 cents per quart due to scarcity. Local milkmen demand 25 cents per can at the door, translating to 27 cents at Worcester wholesale and a consumer uplift. Farmers cite higher grain costs and winter low profits, insisting on higher returns, with potential ripple effects through producers and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrewsbury
Worcester
New England Milk Producers
Grip Prevention and Care Advised by Eminent Physicians
Eminent physicians Dr. George P. Shrady and Dr. Cyrus Edson of New York advise on grip prevention and care. They recommend a cathartic at onset, then keeping the patient warm and rested for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Shrady
Cyrus Edson
New York
The Best Cathartic Pills Claim Gentle System Toning
The Best Cathartic Pills are praised for toning and strengthening the system rather than weakening it. Their action is described as certain and thorough yet mild and gentle, with post use convalescence noted as slow while health tone recovers.
Unclear Health Claim on Digestive Aid Product
Fragmented text describes a purported preventive remedy for digestive issues and mentions medical benefits and ingredients. The readable portions imply claims about health improvements and nutrient effects, but details and sources are garbled and non-specific.
Vance More Rejected Appointment To Board Of Health
At a Pawtucket special council meeting Mayor Crowley retryed the nomination of John J. O Connor to the board of health after an initial confirmation vote failed 3 to 5. The council then adjourned to consider Huntington hall and other city matters including cemetery rights, sewer work, and a $3500 Edson cemetery annex grant. A court case or homicide in Brooklyn prompted a weathered best effort to identify the murdered man said to be from Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. O Connor
Board of Health
Ately
Huntington Hall
Committee On Rules
Crowley
Jennie W. Mack
Iose
Alexander Mack
Commons Department
West Sixth Street
Edward R. Donovan
John J. Gray
St. Peter's Cemetery
Edson Cemetery
Committee On Appropriations
Taylor
Poe
New England Company
Lowell Electric Light Company
First Street
John J. O'Connor
Messrs. Badger, Beaulieu
Carmichael
John Joseph O'Connor
Huntington and
Jackson Halls
Badger
Messrs. Badger
Darton
Common Council
Ae Saunders
Mullaney
Saunders
Bean
Gu & Committee
George Crest Ties in New York Mystery
Fragmentary OCR notes reference George Crest and Wes Permegpe with unclear ties in New York. Mentions a Reoohiye San dar chat by Edward Leaewre and fears about a better Sert, with vague allusions to Gradman Thebe and a later prescription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George, Crest
New York
Wes Permegpe
Towett
Yesterdar
Mice Cretty
George Cretty
Edward Leaewre
Faulkner Mills Weavers Keep Strike Open
Faulkner mill workers now known as Bay State mill continue their strike after a mass meeting in Carders and Pickers hall. The crowd voted to stay out until a 6 cent per yard demand is met. Thomas F. Connolly urged the strikers and a six member committee was formed to negotiate with Faulkner. No progress was reported in the afternoon. Faulkner claims ultimatum delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faulkner
Bay State Mill
Carders and Pickers’ Hall
Thomas F. Connolly
Connolly
Citizen
Miss Weston Dies In Beloved Old Ladies Home Leader
The trustees mourn the sudden death of Miss M. J. Weston longtime matron and manager of the Old Ladies Home. They praise her executive ability devotion to duties and rare qualities that shaped the institution she served so faithfully. Her loss is deeply felt by trustees and the community alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Weston
Mise Weston
Fitspatrick v. Steele et al. damages for dog bite
The case of Fitspatrick v Steele et al was called at this morning's session with Atwood for the plaintiff and Bent for the defendant. Mrs Margaret Fitspatrick of Pepperell sues for damages from a dog bite with ad damnum 81000. The plaintiff's side was still being heard when recess was called shortly before 1 pm. The jury in Shipley v Procter remained out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitspatrick
Steele Et al
Mr. Atwood
W. H. Bent
Margaret Fitspatrick
Pepperell
Shipley Va
Procter
Hattie Farwell Dies After Suicide in South Amherst
Hattie Farwell, who shot herself at South Amherst on Monday evening, died Tuesday at the town farm. The incident follows reports of her police record in this city and is referenced in yesterday's Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Farwell
South Amherst
Warning to Junk Dealers and Courtroom Cases
In Lowell this morning Charles I D Arcy and John S McTighe pleaded nolo contendere to larceny charges, agreed to pay costs, and were placed on file. Bernstein and Cohen faced fines for possession of 109 and 200 bottles respectively under the Registered Bottles law. Mary Emma Cooke, a runaway juvenile, had bond set at 200 dollars as her case continued. Others included Bridges who pleaded guilty to larceny and was sent to the Massachusetts reformatory, and several drunkenness or related charges with fines or sentences to be carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles I. D'Arcy
John S. McTighe
John Dennis
Lawyer Donnelly
Boston
Philip J. Tarley
Lowell
Quincy
Geiger Bernstein
Michael Cohen
George M. Locke
D. L. V. Moffett
Bernstein
Cohen
Bottes
Hadley
Locke
Mary Emma Cooke
Emma
Richard Son
The
Humane Society
Thomas P. Bridges
Elien Murray
John Lynch
Joseph Jaques
Alice Murtagh
Harriet Busby
George Lavailee
Sarah Ferguson
Highland Congregational to Host Lowell Society Visit
Highland church plans a tribute event after the Seminary church andover vote. The Lowell Congregational club gathers at Highland Monday evening April 25 with a supper at 6. Professor Katharine Crane of Wellesley College will speak on Spain and The Needs. President William Goodell Frost of Derea College will address American Highlanders in the southern mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Seminary Church
Andover
Lowell Society
Lawrence
Perhage
Lowell Congregational Club
Highland Church
Profeesr Katharie Caran
Wellesley College
Spain
Wiliam Goodell Froet
Derea College
Kentucky
Dillerica Funeral Rites For Mrs Rance Died Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs Rance and another deceased Sunday afternoon were conducted at her home by Reverend Wethee of the Unitarian society. The Hillertea quartet and local church figures attended with interment at Pow Mill cemetery amid craft service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rance
Wetee
Unitarian Society
Corviews
Hillertea Quartette
Meeere
A. T
Hertert King
Fitch Meeere
Pred Parker
J. Cash
Fon
Farts Bett
Billetius
Mr. Poere
Low
T. & Smith
Local political upset and baby joy mark town notes
The town celebrates the arrival of a baby boy on Monday morning. Rk. T. Perry, defeated by one vote in the selectman race, has gathered enough names to file a recount petition today. results will be watched with interest. Misses Jessie and Grace Frazer visit Mrs. Charles Baker in North Billerica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rk. T. Perry
Selectman
Jessie
Grace Frazer
Charles Baker
North Billerica
Local notices and social items from Red Cloud area
Mr Henry Varnum of Red Cloud Nebraska visits sister Abbie M McKenney of 29 Ludium street and will depart for Pittsfield Maine on Wednesday Rev and Mrs Smith T Ford hosted about 60 First Baptist chorus members at their School street home with music and solos Bert Beckwith enters Springfield real estate business Grant Ford and Artur Kelly are home on vacation Joseph Lapierre named public administrator by Governor Crane bond approved by probate court and commission received in Boston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Varnum
Red Cloud
Nebraska
Abbie M. McKenney
Ludium Street
Pittsfield
Maine
Smith T. Ford
First Baptist Church
School Street
Walsh
Reid
W. H. Pipin
Bert Beckwith
Springfield
Grant Ford
Amherst
Artur Kelly
University of Vermont
Joseph
Lapierre
Crane
Secretary of State
Boston
Funeral for Mrs Eliabeth M Simonds Held at Immaculate Conception
The funeral for Mrs Eliabeth M Simonds was held from her home at 170 Pleasant Street with a 9 am Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Rev Fr Joyce officiated as bearers Hugh Dovney William H Connors Dennis Harrington Michael J Boulger Michael Hogan of Concord John R Norton. Undertaker Davey arranged burial in Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliabeth M. Simonds
Pleasant Street
Immaculate Conception Church
Fr. Joyce
Hugh Doveney
William H. Connors
Dennis Harrington
Michael J. Boulger
Michael Hogan
Concord
John R. Norton
Davey
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Horton
Senate
Gore
BAST
Boston Tunnel
Reston
Maren
Mr. Walsh
Vance
O'Connor
Council
Mullany
Meyer
Crawford Street
Jennie W
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Connellonae Kmealey
Tellows
Hentington Hall
Casey
Pieterine
Burts
Mir
Mt. Hope Street
Pawtucketville
Schenectady
N. Y
Brooklyn
Crotty
Faulkner Mills
Miss Weston
Old Ladies’ Home
Superior Court
Stevens
Qut
Wre SG Biot
Wanda Aps
E. J. Medina
Mary Emma Cook
Highland Congregational
Dillerica
Merrimack Clothing
City Hall
O’sullivan
Me Choes
Q’sullivan Bros
Cory
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