03 May 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1899
Page
1
Boston Journal conveys a somber farewell in a poem about leaving a friend as confinement tightens. The speaker laments isolation and the cooling of warmth, expressing a final farewell to a shared past before entering a stark, solitary future.
A fragmentary critique quips on Mrs Bradley Martin with a solid gold umbrella handle. It mocks her and calls her a sillier nincompoop while noting gold’s heaviness and the Philippines debate. References to a legislative hearing, Klondike adventures, Rhode Island peaches, and Edward Atkinson conclude the satirical passage.
Under the Spanish system, Mr Rathbone found letter-carriers were paid by charging three to five cents per letter and sometimes more. The practice was abolished in Havana after a day or two, bringing relief to merchants.
In a Brooklyn Life note, Lofter praises Miss De Vine as the star of the links and teases an astronomer's reward. He asks for the right to give her his name, to which she inquires what that entails, reflecting playful dialogue between the two figures.
More than $1000 worth of dry goods found in possession of Annie Jopp Louise Erbe and Amelia Hoffman charged with shoplifting identified by ten store proprietors and clerks. Mary Roleau Everett mills employee arrested for alleged larceny nearly 400 yards of cloth recovered at home. City council street sprinkling drivers to work no more than nine hours daily after nine hour law review.
Miss Bessie M. Scudder jumped from a moving B and A train at Rochdale last week and died at Worcester City Hospital at 3 15 Tuesday morning.
At a two hour conference Gen Otis refused to recognize the insurgent government. Filipino envoys ask for a three month truce to let Aguinaldo summon a congress and consult leaders from other islands. They acknowledge Aguinaldo's limited control beyond Luzon. Warguelles groups Spanish prisoners with Americans in safe category.
Members of the historic Twelfth Baptist Church send resolutions to President McKinley protesting atrocities in the south and drawing parallels to Spain's Inquisition in response to lynchings in Georgia.
Off Cape Cod, three schooners named Alice B. Phillis Robert Byron and Helena stranded near Race Point Crow Hill and Peaked Hill Bars due to fog and a northeast gale. All crews were saved.
In Biddeford Maine on May 3 four hundred machinists from the Saco and Pettie shops walked out seeking a twenty percent wage advance this morning.
Rome reports the Italian ministry has resigned this morning. The development follows political turmoil and shifts within the government as officials step down.
Seattle reports season estimates from the Klondike gold fields range from 12 to 20 million dollars as output has more than doubled this season, reflecting a sharp rise in gold production.
A Tuesday afternoon farewell benefit at the Lyceum Theatre in London drew the city’s leading stage figures and many celebrities. Admission bottlenecks began Monday night with prices soaring to five pounds for stalls, and one donor sent two hundred pounds for a pair of boxes. Lydia Thompson’s stage return triggered long cheers, ending with a stage reception for her hosted by actors including Sir Henry Irving.
City of Malden plans a three day celebration to honor its 250th anniversary. A large appropriation funds the event as committees, many newspaper men, work to supply press information and attract visitors from across the state. The effort aims to showcase the suburban city with pride.
Men from major New England papers gathered at the Crawford house in Boston yesterday. The Courier-Citizen of Lowell was among hosts, and the committee praised their hard work while outlining generous hospitality. Editors offered suggestions as the press committee discussed a forthcoming Malden celebration led by Aaron C. Douse of the New England Grocer with Mayor Charles L. Dean among the speakers.
Mrs Alice Freeman Palmer spoke to the Highland Women's club on the education of girls outlining a broader role for daughters in municipal and social life. She urged superb physical development and sanitation in schools, argued beauty costs little, and criticized amusement focused upbringing before an informal tea with notable guests and assistants.
The Democratic executive committee met in J. J. O Connor s office and set a five dollar price for candidacy to the city committee this year, up from one dollar. Nominations are due by the 18th, caucuses on that date, with city committee members becoming delegates to the municipal convention. The move suggests the party ticket will be decided by the city committee, excluding ordinary voters, with Fisher H. Pearson and Bar rett among the prominent young Democrats involved.
In a heated dispute, city workers oppose the mayor T H Mul doon and ally Barrett with Frank J Simonds and J J Murphy among a few others. A speaker notes Crowley loyalty, implying renomination for the mayor, while contrasting weak representation for Crowley.
Five intoxicated defendants appeared in the police court for Gallagher house liquor violations. Mullen and McCann were released, Green fined one dollar. Joseph Bruce, age 22, jailed for third offense to the Massachusetts reformatory. Margaret Horn, an old offender, sentenced to six months in the workhouse. Flavin Latinville found guilty of drunkenness and idle disorderly conduct. sentenced to the state farm with the latter sentence to follow. Latinville held for superior court in 300 bail on appeal. Francis J. Kelley held for grand jury on rape charge with 1500 bail.
City Solicitor advised the mayor to authorize Dr Packer to sign the garbage contract. The awarding agent said the new plant would be built centrally at a cost of 25000 dollars with a $25000 bond. Discussion covered legal complications and need for mayoral approval on a five year term.
The committee on military affairs voted to hire Bert Smithson as keeper of the rifle range, sparking debate at city hall over charter limits and whether the appointment should fall to the superintendent of lands and buildings. Critics question residency and the rural location in Dracut versus Lowell.
The education committee led by Alder man Taylor met at city hall to act on the school board petition for more high school space. After a brief session it unanimously recommended $30,000 for a new building at Paige and John streets, with hope for a larger future project if conditions allow.
The water board met last night to hear petitions on abatements and similar matters. Postmaster A G Thompson represented the United States government requesting a rebate alleging an overcharge of $25 at the post office. The board approved the rebate and Thompson thanked them, saying he would inform Washington of the hearing result.
The annual field day of the schools regiment is slated for Monday May 2 with a short morning session including a Memorial Day address by a speaker to be announced. Girls battalion drills occur Wednesday and Thursday. The class of 89 will host a reception and supper May 25 for its tenth anniversary as the organizing committee reports good progress.
In Lowell a breach of promise case resumed in superior court as Rose J. Crane testifies about engagement talks with P. J. Riley. She details meetings, accusations, dates, gifts, and a planned October 19 wedding, with Riley’s denials and threats mentioned during cross examination by Mayor Crowley.
The Lowell Orchestra Society staged a hall concert honoring patrons with a program shaped by votes. Schubert’s unfinished symphony was deferred. Sousa pieces led with Stars and Stripes and In Darkest Africa while Tannhauser excerpts drew praise. Soloists Miss Mary Harrington and Miss Jennie Corea impressed, with Corea's Ner Freischutz arias and Shouggie Shou, My Bairnie receiving strong ovations as crowds endured heat and bouquets.
Warren Aldrich a prominent Lowell merchant and former Tyng Calvert Aldrich partner died at 6.20 am at his home 248 Appleton Street aged 89 years 9 months and 22 days He was born in Douglass and came to Lowell in 1884 later running his own firm He leaves one son and a deceased wife and daughter Also noted Margaret McShea of 34 Lagrange Street died aged 63 with two sons and a daughter and siblings Han nah Condon and Mary Ash plus Richard Condon all of the area
Mr and Mrs Ralph L Wheeler of Claire street host their young son while Mrs F McNamee of Stackpole street entertains her niece Mrs Chester Wallace of Littleton New Hampshire in a local personal notices item.
In this city on May 38d Warren Aldrich at 243 Appleton street aged 89 9 months 22 days. Mrs Margaret McShea died May 3 at 34 Lagrange street aged 63.
A Chicago woman was seen giving a tiny baby a bath when the mother used powder from a perforated box. The baby's little brother remarked, Say, Mrs. T. aren't you going to salt the baby any more. The judge noted the curious exchange.
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