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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1900
Page
1
Sung in the Town Hall Concord on July 4 1857 the poem praises liberty and unity. It urges putting creed into deed and condemns double standards. It links sea and land to national rights and envisions a cable wire of liberty linking nations. It ends asserting divine will sustains freedom for mankind.
A mix of brief notes cites nonjournalists with passes in South Africa, coal prices easing after payment, a fragile paper bag trust, a postponed Odd Fellowship in the Philippines, and Uncle Sam testing new grips. Rumors swirl that Admiral Dewey’s trip lacks political aim but includes baby kissing.
Silk prices may rise as an epidemic strikes Italian and French silkworms. Worms refuse to eat and die by the thousands on mulberry leaves. The piece notes ancient Egyptian dentists and egg incubation, German language outreach for trade, sensitive elephant skin, insect nuisances, and William Rockefeller’s rare orchid valued at $1000 with only seven specimens exist.
A Sandon Washington blaze reportedly wipes out the mining town in the Slocan district. Nearly a million in losses, twelve thousand people homeless, water failure and enemy flames. Insurance small, relief funds started with 5000 raised. Special trains deliver food and clothing, more aid needed.
London dispatch reports Hamilton advancing to Neal Vellop and engaging the enemy throughout the march. Roberts praises troop behavior and discipline observed at Brandfort on May 4.
A policeman guarding Premier Schreiner's Cape Town residence was shot on May 5. Authorities say the bullet was aimed at the premier, and an anti Dutch plot is alleged to be afoot.
Gen Otis and two aides departed Manila at five in the afternoon aboard the transport Meade. Warships fired salutes and infantry bands played. Supreme court judges and officials bid farewell. A Washington order relieves Otis from duty in the Philippines per his request, praising his distinguished service.
Granite cutters at Quincy Mass end a two month strike after all night talks. A compromise grants eight hour day and an 14 percent wage rise, below the 16 percent demand, ratified by a mass meeting and workers return to duty Monday. Separate item notes that New York Central and other roads refuse to recognize Gompers as AF of L representative for striking freight handlers. 100 car repairers on Nickel Plate resume work per agreement.
In Tacoma on May 5 six robbers robbed five passengers of watches rings and 600 dollars. They forced victims to jump from a moving train by shooting and clubbing them. Two men were shot during the incident.
A call was issued for a Hawaii territory convention to organize a Republican party and select delegates to the Philadelphia convention. Democrats have not organized yet.
In Bombay on May 5 the famine relief works at Viranga face a virulent cholera outbreak among native laborers. Alarm spreads as daily deaths reach around fifty, straining authorities and aid efforts.
Boston Globe veteran correspondent reports from Manila on March 20 that the 26th U S Infantry under Lieut Col Dickman and Maj Henry has faced many desertions, limited recruiting, and harsh campaigns in Panay with 185 discharged, 92 deserted, and 15 dead. The unit’s health remains good with 15 deaths since Iloilo landing. six murderers and robbers have been tried by military commission. Company I, recruited largely from Lowell, is noted.
An infant girl about ten to fourteen days old was found on the steps of St. Joseph's Church by Frank Rourke and Officer McCloughry. The baby, neatly dressed and healthy, was taken to police headquarters then moved to the city farm. A nursing bottle and mismatched clothing offered no clues to the mother’s identity.
Boston reports fair weather for tonight and Sunday with frosts in the region, west winds prevailing.
A. F. Cogger, worker at Centralville pumping station, misplaced a roll of $150 on Friday. George W. Flint found it and turned it to Officer Jones at city hall, who then returned it to Cogger later the same day.
The Lowell Water Department reports on efficient drilling of new wells above the boulevard plant to replace faulty ones. Workers test and lay pipes, ban lead in favor of iron, and manufacture strainers in house. The project uses department earnings with 32 wells underway and 19 in the main site, while water use climbs due to lead piping issues.
In this spring pitch, Hood's Sarsaparilla is touted as a blood purifier and vitalizer. Testimonials from W. E. Baker of Milford Ohio and Mrs. L C Hardman of Waynesboro Pa claim increased energy and appetite after using the remedy, with readers urged to try it to combat fatigue and weakness.
At the Chicago session on May 4, Dr Henry Brown urged keeping rule 248 unchanged for the quadrennium to curb amusements, sparking a sharp debate and a referral to the state of the church committee. Other actions included forming a committee to study seminaries, appointing 50 to examine the Deaconess society, and adopting a resolution on bishop and conference officer compensation tied to actual expenses.
Frank A. Poore, about 30, was arrested on larceny charges for stealing a team. He has served time for forgery in Massachusetts facilities. The owner’s identity is unconfirmed. a likely lead from Saco, Maine, is being pursued. Several other local court actions followed, including convictions for breaking and entering and multiple drunkenness fines.
Massachusetts assigns delegates to the Republican national convention in Philadelphia. Delegates at large include Henry Cabot Lodge, W. B. Plunkett, Samuel W. McCall, Walter Clifford, with alternates J. Jewett, S. E. Courtney, H. P. Field, A. E. Rose. District picks span Pittsfield to Taunton, listing many state legislators and local officials as delegates and alternates across twelve districts.
The record lists candidates and alternates including C. J. Mercer of Bridgewater, J. A. Lawrence of Cohasset, H. G. Dubuque of Fall River, C. A. Snow of Harwich, with Otis Foss of Cottage Cuts and Emanuel Sullivan of New Bedford as alternates.
William H. Cole of Providence died in that city yesterday after long residence here. He worked at Nichols & Hutchins at 37 Central Street before starting his own business in the Music Hall building and remained successful for years. Known as upright and charitable, his funeral followed a transfer from the Kittredge home. Caroline J. Perkins wife of Major G. Perkins died Friday at 265 Liberty Street aged 55, a Highland Congregational Church member, mourned by the congregation.
The funerals of Mrs. Sarah L. Pevey, Henry M. Thompson, and James Henderson were held yesterday. Pevey was buried in Lowell Cemetery with floral tributes from local businesses. Thompson honored at Worthen Street M I Church with Odd Fellows and other groups represented. Henderson buried in Edson Cemetery after services at Grace Universalist Church. Undertaker for all services was J A Weinbeck except Pevey handled by J B Currier.
In this city on May 4 Mrs Caroline J Perkins wife of Major Perkins aged 55 years. Funeral at residence 265 Liberty Street on Monday afternoon at 2 30 o’clock. Friends invited.
The May tea event at the Old Ladies' home has been moved to June 6. Harry Roberts, linked to People's Theatre, will join Ringling Bros. circus for the summer, starting in Boston on Monday. A Lowell group attended Nashua for Robert H. Taylor's annual exhibition and dancing at Franklin Opera House, with floral decor and popular fancy dances. Michael Cullen becomes assistant night clerk at Merrimac House. The Durand home welcomes a ten pound girl born Saturday May 5. Gertrude F. Aldrich of Keene visits Mrs. A. Davis in Church Street. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Baron return from Florida. Births: Whitman girl to Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Whitman of 244 Liberty Street.
A Lowell reader chides the city for a cramped Middlesex street depot and poor Merrimack street station. He urges removal of the Middlesex street grade crossing before a fatality occurs and asks for a fitting, commodious two-station solution.
Rev William P McKenzie of the Christian Science board lectures on May 8 at 8 oclock in Odd Fellows hall under Second Church of Christ Scientist auspices. Seats free.
Rev. George H. Archibald presented an engaging exemplar of his Sunday school teaching ideas to an interested John Street Congregational Church audience last evening, with emphasis on what tomorrow may bring.
A brief reflective note says that when a young man or woman resigns a seat to an elderly or disabled person, every thoughtful person feels admiration. The statement emphasizes reverence for sacrifice across age and ability.
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