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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1901
Page
10
Weather notes report yesterday grew warmer into a genuine spring day with a cooler night and a bright warm day today. Barometer measurements show 29.70, 29.65, and 29.62 inches while temperatures reach 64, 58, and 75 degrees at several recorded times.
Boston reports fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with northwest winds. Temperatures are expected to be mild, and skies remain mostly clear across the Fort Massachusetts area. No significant weather events are anticipated in the short term.
The Lowell Daily Courier reports coal recommendations, a made to order screen by J B Goodwin, kiln dried lumber and Clinton wire, a postponed Ben Hur lecture at Notre Dame academy due to illness, a price reduction sale on pocket books by P F Devine, insured properties of several residents, a national bank call for condition statements as of April 24 1901, Traders National Bank details, F A Cambridge adding new fancy goods to his store on Merrimack street near City Hall Square.
The mayor reports Capt. Greig hopes to be home by the 20th inst though mustering out of his regiment is delayed until after the President's visit. The President will reach San Francisco on the 14th and stay a week.
Nellie Langan of 738 Central street was burned on the right forearm when naptha near a lit gas stove ignited while she cleaned a lamp chimney. Edward Loman of Collinsville received a three inch thigh cut while installing new machinery at Beaverbrook, needing five stitches. Both were treated at the Emergency hospital.
The Young Men's Christian Association presents the Cantata of Esther tonight and for two more evenings in Huntington hall to aid the Boys camp and fall work. Tickets are on sale at the Y and at the hall box office. a large attendance is expected. The production features about 50 soloists each night, a 200 member chorus, 100 tambourine dancers, and a 250 strong children’s chorus, with strong roles assigned and a pleasant surprise in store.
Mayor Dimon directs Supt. Brady to inspect Pawtucket bridge with city engineer Bowers and report within three days whether repairs can make it safe for travel. He warns against delays, notes prior closures, and seeks speedy action to relieve residents while considering opening or granting a remedy.
The committee on sewers met last night led by Alderman Sullivan. They ordered immediate start on Meadowcroft street sewer and decide to settle land damages before proceeding. A committee of Sullivan and Badger will handle land questions and report back. Clinton inspection may guide Oaklands sewer. a settling basin at Marginal and Middlesex is proposed with a $3000 cost. A plan to borrow $8000 for basins and catch basins is set, and a $17,000 Western avenue sewer project will be financed. Superintendent Brady estimates the total for the Western avenue route. The full trench path and pipe sizes are described, with brick and cement mortar construction planned. The meeting closed at 9.
The committee on wires with Aldermen Bagley and Mullen and Inspector McElholm met last evening in the latter’s office and transacted routine business. Changes of pole locations were recommended by the committee.
A report recommends granting the petition of Lowell H Electric Light for wiring underground in certain streets. Inspector McElholm is short on funds, and a resolution will be presented to the city council requesting additional money for the wires department.
The Elks Carnival opens tonight in Odd Fellows Temple with a detailed roster of committees. Executive chair John L Stevens leads the group, followed by arrangements head Andrew Halpin and numerous officers, luminaries, and trustees, plus a long list of ladies’ committee chairs and table coordinators for fancy tables grab bag candy and ice cream offerings.
The class met to finalize matters with President Carlton Staples presiding. Grace Pearson read the last meeting report, and a Lowell firm was chosen as class photographer. Members Spalding Kidder Perkins Johnston Burnette Sweatt approved the choice. The first annual senior promenade is set for June 17 at Huntington hall. A pennant presentation to the regiment was arranged with a $20 budget, to be presented by Bertha Abbott next dress parade. Regiment progress improved under Capt William Fairweather, with drill in Kirk street aided by a drum corps led by Sergeant Robert Crowley. Field day will be edited by Arnold Halstead and Roy Lovejoy as a souvenir program. Saturday is quarter day at Washington Savings Bank, 4 percent, 273 Central Street.
State railroad commissioners heard opposition and support over granting a Main Street location to the Lawrence and Reading Street Railway. Local residents protested encroachment by the rival Lowell Lawrence and Haverhill line while supporters cited public convenience and a transfer-point nuisance. Judge George W. Kelly urged fare reductions on Old Colony lines, arguing discrimination, and the board adjourned for further statistics to be filed.
The market for staple cotton goods remains quiet with exports dipping after a brief uptick. Prices hold firm for finished goods and the leading cloths stay steady. Bleached, brown, and print cloths show varied demand with prints slipping from prior quotations. Yarn and wool markets show mixed results as May orders begin while West demand softens.
The Journeymen Barbers held a meeting last night and arranged a smoke talk to be held at the next gathering.
In the afternoon of Wednesday May 8 1901 the westerly half of the double house at 22 and 24 Leroy street is to be bid upon by the highest bidder for sale rain or shine. A deposit of 250 is required when the premises are struck off. Sale at five o'clock sharp. Property open for inspection after 10 am with a 2006 square foot lot and 9 foot frontage. Located between Coral and Losing streets near Branch street Highlands electric car lines. Contact the auctioneers for inquiries. John Davis.
The advertisement promotes silk floss cushions as a fine vegetable down substitute, noting light fluffy softness, absorbency, and a sale price of 89c per inch with sizes up to 18 inches. Stock available in the basement inventory of A. G. Pollard & Co.
The Boston Transcript details a tense Middlesex district scene as Col. Butler Ames leans on Speaker Myers to nudge the redistricting committee selection away from Buswell of Methuen, aiming to curb Knox bias. It notes Peabody returning to Moody's district and hints Gardner Meyer Shaw as possible Congress contenders once Moody retires.
William H. Platt displayed clear bravery during a five story Philadelphia building collapse caused by excavations for a Pennsylvanian railroad annex. He warned tenants and repeatedly rode the elevator to rescue occupants including Mrs Gow and Miss Ruprecht as bricks and timber rained around them. The structure fell at 11 30, with Platt guiding the car to safety before inspectors arrived. The Springfield Republican lauds his plucky act.
Reports from Lowell and Suburban Aid association detail 15 propositions with five new initiations. Protection lodge hosts guests from Lawrence lodge on the 20th with about 50 members expected. Camp General Ames National Army Spanish War Veterans plans Memorial Day uniforms. new members R J Crowley Homer Landry and Wm Jelly initiated. Memorial committee assigns Wm Fairweather James Pearson Joseph A Carr Joseph McShane and George Hunton to supervise St Patrick's and Edson cemeteries.
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