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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1900
Page
1
A Chicago Times-Herald piece urges bold public acts to gain fame, noting that provocative stunts and loud personas drive headlines. It argues that both genius and freakish behavior can elevate a person to celebrity status.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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