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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
1
A child narrates shock and humor as a newborn brother arrives. The speaker, who preferred a dog to a baby, describes the tiny, bald, red infant who cries constantly and seems hardly worth a dollar. Family dynamics shift as chores of dressing and feeding unfold.
A note on Attleboro residents stepping beyond home life includes calls for police action. The Wood-lot in Cuba shows growth while Worcester Walker plans no run for Congress. Lawrence’s Mayflower bouquet excludes Lowell toddy blossoms this year.
London march 30 the report that Lord Roberts would remain at Bloemfontein another month was probably intended for Boer consumption. Recent movement of troops and other indications point to preparations well advanced for a forward movement. The entire silence of cables this morning is regarded as significant.
Fred Reynolds, jailed in Calais, Maine, is named as the killer of his wife and two children in an axe attack. The three year old son died from a blow during the incident. The coroner's jury ruled the deaths at Reynolds's hands. Doctors deem him mentally unsound and he claims no recollection of the events.
Chicago reports a 10 cent railroad rate cut from Chicago to New York. About 75 percent of grade contracts are now rail bound. The rate release frees a large portion of the Chicago grain fleet, enabling shipments of up to 20 million bushels of wheat from Duluth by the navigation opening.
London papers report Archibald Forbes a famed war journalist died this morning after years of poor health. He had been unable to write for six months due to rheumatism and paralysis, ending a long career with London news outlets.
The steamship Old Dominion running New York to Boston suffered $15,000 in cargo losses from a fire near the engine, confined to the lower deck. In Washington, Senator Depew was announced to address the Senate Monday on the Puerto Rican bill.
Carders and Pickers Union members are urged to attend a Tuesday evening meeting at 212 MB Parimack Street headquarters on April 3. The agenda includes forming a committee to celebrate the third anniversary, reports from collectors treasurers and financial secretaries, and other union business. The secretary Thomas P. Connolly notes rapid growth and urges enrollment of non-payers to expand the union’s reach.
Thursday afternoon the jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the case of Fitepatrick v Steele et al. The City of Lowellems faced another suit as J. J. and W. A. Toran joined as plaintiffs against City Botictter Qua. The action concerns land taken in Winter Street and the city’s extension of the street, with one settler contending the plaintiffs suffered greater damage than the city admitted.
A 16 year old North Billerica resident Maggie Collins vanished after leaving home Wednesday around 2 PM to go to the post office. She was last seen boarding a car to Lowell and has since not returned. police and her guardian Mrs. Garvin seek her whereabouts with a full description and alert other cities.
Thursday two piano recitals by Chas V Barker showcased memory played pieces and short time students in the afternoon one with family only. Miss Faith Doty readings drew praise while the evening program of duets solos pleased a well attended crowd with Mrs Gelino's singing praised.
Eminent physicians including Dr. George F. Shrady and Dr. Cyrus Edson of New York recommend a cathartic during a grip attack, followed by keeping the patient warm and summoning a doctor. The guidance emphasizes early comfort and professional care.
The passage praises Hood's Pills as a cathartic that toning and strengthening the system rather than weakening it. It notes slow convalescence after grip and recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla as a building-up medicine to restore health, improve appetite, and overcome weakness and debility.
The advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic and alterative that protects against inclement weather. It claims to uplift weak blood, vitalize the kidneys and liver, and restore regular, healthy action, promising renewed vigor and health.
London reports recount dramatic movements in the Kimberley and Mafeking sieges. Gen French drives on Klip Drift and Kimberley while Cronje retreats to the Modder, with Lord Roberts guiding large forces and defeating Boer resistance in a sweeping advance across the Orange Free State.
Weather favors millinery opening by Miss Blennerhassett at Central block rooms 45 and 46. Exhibits feature abundant flowers, Tuscan straw hats with black velvet accents, Anna Held silk rolls, violets turbans, Little Duchess cas tor straw designs, lace, ribbons, and rhinestone ornaments. A wide range of novelties and materials for order work are shown for today and tomorrow.
The Republican city committee executive group met Thursday at headquarters to set caucus dates for electing delegates to the congressional and state conventions. The April 17 7 90 evening Philadelphia national convention delegates are to be named. An informal talk covered a house warming for the new Shattuck building.
John Prew of Burlington Vermont appeared before Judge Hadley in Lowell police court on a drunkenness charge after being found at the Washington Tavern. He denied attempting to take his own life, though the court believed excessive intoxication may have prompted such thoughts. He received a $1 fine after an initial 10 day sentence was reduced.
The Overseers of the Poor met at the city farm with Chairman Williams presiding and Hunt and Gilbride absent. The board recorded two prior sessions, granted one pardon, discharged 34 boarders on request, and reviewed the superintendent Pinder's report noting 408 inmates on March 2, 208 entertained tramp, 6 deaths, 1 birth.
Mr McMahon moved and was seconded to appoint a three member committee to discuss the matter with the mayor. The chair named Messrs McMahon Holgate and Leighton. The meeting adjourned to the call of the chair.
The sewer committee held hearings in the public hearing room last evening and considered several petitions. Actions favored include Ella M Bridges for a sewer in A street William Houston for a sewer in Eighteenth street John J Gray for sewer in Plain and Montreal streets. Petitions by John Nolan for a sewer in Whipple street and U S Bunting Company for a sewer in Meadowecrota street were tabled. Edward Cawleys for a sewer in Rogers street received no action.
City officials discuss why contract labor can underbid city workers on public building projects. City carpenters earn at least 2.50 a day with eight hour shifts, while contractors employ two wage classes. The eight hour schedule costs the city labor losses, despite unchanged wage rates. Contagious cases are seven this week amid death rate concerns. Rumors swirl about the kissing bug's return. Calls arise to petition the government to recall Hobson.
An illustrated hat advertisement touts a Menimack Derby made from the Hat we sell. It asserts recognition by those who wore the hat and promises perfect fit shape and rolled brim. A warranty guarantees wear color and full satisfaction.
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