Nicaragua canal debate and South Africa war notes
A May 15, 1900, dispatch reflects optimism about a Nicaragua canal and notes Pretoria about 150 miles distant. It mentions Charles H. Cole’s eight year jail term at Greenfield, Populists influencing Towne’s vice presidential bid, and current suits against Sugar Refining and industrial stocks. Mule shipments to South Africa and home war expert Spencer Wilkinson provide commentary on the war’s prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havemeyer
Kipling’s new eruption and armor plate price debate
The piece critiques Kipling’s new pick of phrases calling generosity to the Dutch intellectual lasciviousness and notes his flair for provocation. It questions armor plate pricing amid Senate tolerance for costly defense purchases and the risk of ship delays. It also mentions Williamsport sheriff’s daily prisoner exercise of Hummel, slated for June 5 execution for murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling
Ife
Senate
Williamsport
Penn
Hummel
Government by injunction over street strikes in Kansas City
A New Era article condemns use of injunctions to suppress street-cay strikers in Kansas City. It argues unions must avoid violent or property destroying actions and warns against government ownership of key services. It discusses Wharton Barker as a Populist candidate and his Russia ties, noting broad public hesitation to overhaul the existing system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Wharton Barker
Forcy
Russia
China
Capital moves amid Boer siege as Roberts presses Pretoria
Analyzing the South Africa war, the article notes the Orange Free State capital shift mirrors Aguinaldo’s move a year earlier, arguing capital capture is not decisive. Lord Roberts pursues the Boers who mass to defend Pretoria, with English critics predicting a hard fight and possible ultimate victory by marching into the enemy capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Free State
Aguinaldo
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Kruger
Quotations and political tempers across parties and times
A collage of editorial snippets from Chicago Inter Ocean Chicago News Boston Journal and St Louis Globe Democrat reflecting public discourse on hell abolition dishonest remedies race in the south and political choices with figures like Salisbury Bryan Towne Barker Donnelly and a Kansas City convention noted. The brief survey contrasts optimism with pessimism and hints at public unease over reform and discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Bryan
Towne
Barker
Donnelly
Kansas City
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Why a Lawyer Son Inherits the Will
A Washington Star joke notes a parent’s will granting all money to his son and revealing the reason as the son becoming a lawyer increases chances to receive part of the estate. The quip hinges on professional leverage and family wit.
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Washington Star
Police Board Member Dow Would Be Pleasant Colleague
A Lowell observer relays Police Commissioner Rice’s high regard for future board member Frank B. Dow. Rice says their long shared history in the Franklin Literary association proves Dow is straight-forward and conscientious, predicting smooth cooperation on the police board after June 1.
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Rice
Frank B. Dow
Police Board
Franklin Literary Association
Lowell
Dow
Board of Police
Obituaries and burials listed for local residents
Burial occurs in the Catholic cemetery with undertaker Rogers in charge for Pearson aged 72. May 14 at City Farm Hospital Joseph H Pearson. George Ploof age 19 years 4 months died May 13 at 6 Regina Place off Hall Street. Joseph Julien two days old died May 14 at 379 Middlesex Street. Burial today at 2 30 PM. Carl W Polk age 2 months at 37 Beech May 14. James C Luey age 80 at 436 Branch Street May 14.
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Luey
Branch Street
James C. Luey
Pleasant birthday gathering at 752 Merrimack Street
A Lowell style social note describes a cheerful birthday dinner for Mrs. George W. Worthen at 752 Merrimack Street attended by relatives and friends from Lowell Manchester Atkinson and Portland. The honored 81 year old displays vitality and long residence in Lowell since 1849 with callers like Miss Martha Neale and plans to attend local events. The report also notes other local items including an engagement and community notices.
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Merrimack Street
George W. Worthen
Arthur G. Pollard
James F. Savage
Lowell
David
Boston
Worthen
New
Lawrence Sun
Nellie Bertha Carlton
George Walter Monegan
North Chelmsford
Cornelius B. Smith
New York
St. John’s Parish
Supt. Davis
Police Department
Cincinnati
Eliot Church
W. H. Ward
Chelmsford Street
O. R. Ireland
South Africa
Robert ‘W. McAllister
North
Fraternal Lodge Installs New President and Officers
Protection lodge No. 43 held its regular meeting with Supreme Deputy C. O. Pulsifer of Lawrence installing J. O. Perkins as president to replace the departed C. W. Mountford who moved to Peabody Mass. Other officers installed were A. J. Mountford as orator and H. W. Tinker as warden. One application and one initiation were reported. Deputy Pulsifer invited members to a Rolf lodge entertainment in Lawrence on Thursday June 7.
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Protection Lodge
C. O. Pulsifer
Lawrence
J. O. Perkins
C. W. Mountford
Peabody
Mass
A. J. Mountford
H. W. Tinker
Pulsifer
Rolf Lodge
Real Estate Sales for Week Ending May 12 1900
Real estate transfers across Lowell and surrounding towns list multiple parcels. Buyers include John B Molear, George Lynch, Lorinda Wainwright, Ida Holt, Delphine Coavette, Minot Bean, Alexander McConnell, Mary Lathrop, Francis Shurleff, Arthur Dut ton, and W J Marsh among others. Totals show varied sums from $1 to $3750 with properties on Spalding, Nelson Avenue, Mt Hope Street, Gold Street, Eleventh Street, Royal Street, Pine Hill Road, and more. districts include Dracut Tewksbury and Billerica with several trustees and estate actions.
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Frank Burgess
John B. Molear
Spalding Street
William C. Evans
John G. Scholefield
Nelson Avenue
Dorothy F. Quinn
George Lynch
Cummiskey Estate
William Holmes
Lorinda ‘Wainwright
Gold Street
Mary J. Swan
Ida M. Holt
Eleventh Street
Gers
Hiram Whitney
Minot A. Bean
Littleton Road
J. Edward Hoole
Alexander McConnell
North Chelmsford
Etta M. Locke
Mary 8
S. Lathrop
Royal Street
Lucy A. Hanover
Francis Shurleff
Orleans Park
Edwin EB. Dutton
Arthur EB. Dutton
Pine Hill Road
Handbook Offer for Newport and Narragansett Pier Sketches
The notice states books including Handbook of Newport and A Sketch of Narragansett Pier may be obtained by applying at the passenger department, East District Terminal Station Boston, or mailed to any address with postage stamps of one cent for Narragansett Pier and two cents for the others.
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Tucket
Newport
Narragansett Pier
East District
Terminal Station
Boston
Cambridge
Middlesex
Lowell
Charlies J. McIntire
Esquire
Census Warnings for Absentees in Lawrence
The Lawrence Sun urges residents leaving in June or for the summer to fill census blanks. It cites 1895 undercounts in Lawrence and in the tenement district between Lawrence Street and Broadway, noting an Armenian boarding house with about 40 residents not counted. It calls for a fair total and for absent locals not to hinder the count.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Street
Broadway
Lawrence Sun
Advise for Safe Gentle Incline Cycling
The guidance urges cyclists to avoid back-pedaling on a smooth incline. Instead riders should ring their bell, steer carefully, keep awareness, and proceed without hesitation. The message emphasizes steady control and focus for safe passage.
Obituary notices for Mrs Mary Lafleur and Arthur Eddy
Mrs Mary A Lafleur wife of Napoleon D Lafleur died at 58 Seventh Street aged 28 She leaves her father Bartholomew Cavanaugh two sisters Beasy and Catherine and two brothers Joseph and Edward Arthur Eddy longtime Chepachet resident died at home Friday after weeks of illness He was forty one and son of Clovis and Lydia Eddy He served as Gloucester town superintendent of schools and was a Congregationalist member He leaves three sisters and three brothers Orlando Saunders of Lowell Mass Mrs Gilbert Rounds and Julia Eddy of Chepachet Elisha Eddy of Westerly Stephen A Eddy and Henry Eddy of Chepachet.
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Mary A
Napoleon D. Lafleur
Seventh Street
Bartholomew Cavanaugh
Beasy
Catherine
Joseph
Edward
Arthur Eddy
Chepachet
R. L
Clovis
Lydia Eddy
Gloucester
Congregational Church
Orlando Saunders
Lowell
Mass
Mia
Gilbert Rounds
Julia Eddy
Elisha Eddy
Westerly
Stephen A. Eddy
Henry Eddy
Chepechet
Norwich Record
Funeral for William H Hanahan Held at St Peter's
The funeral proceeded yesterday from 711 Central Street. Services were at 2 50 PM at St Peter's Church with Rev Fr Mullin officiating. Bearers were William Molloy Thomas Hanahan John O Hearn John Moynahan James Madden and Michael Murray, the last four representing Court Columbus of the Odd Fellows.
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William H. Hanahan
Central Street
St. Peter's Church
Mullin
William Molloy
Thomas Hanahan
John O'Hearn
John Moynahan
James Madden
Michael Murray
Court Columbus of the Odd Fellows
Summer Resorts Pamphlets Guide Eastern District Rail
The passenger department of the eastern district of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad publishes pocket sized pamphlets detailing summer resorts served by the system. Titles include Manual of Summer Resorts Along the South Shore Plymouth as a Summer Resort Martha's Vineyard and more.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
South Shore
Plymouth
Martha's Vineyard
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SEX Street
Tolston
Bedford
Lowell Daily Courier
Nicaragua Canal
Buller
Charles H. Cole
Greenfield
Democratic Party
Mr.Towne
New Orleans
Spencer Wilkinson
London
Tinfours
Wosex Trust Co
Marquis of Salisbury
Ireland
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Chicago News
South
Montgomery
Boston Journal
Hood
Pennsylvania
J. F. Meighan
William Hawkins
McDermott
St. Patrick’s Church
Blanche
Bartlett
Rogers
Chelmsford
Dracut
Dudley L. Page
Joseph A. Foisy
Elsmere
Tewksbury
Walter Mott
John B. Hurtubise
Riverside Park
Jason Fuller
Francia M. Thompson
W. J
Marsh
Billerica
Coburn S. Smith
James and
Annie McCluskey
Putnan & Son
Rogers, Peet & Co
Carleton & Hovey
FAY Bros. & Hosford
Nerce
Thompson & Hill
Vox Populi Preas
Aaron 8. Thompson
Charles H. Hill
Lowell, Mass
Deassachusetts
Balaom
Bagiylor
Oman
Gloak & Suit
John Strep
Sean
Tadcaster
Bowler Brothers (Limited
John
Alexander Bowler
New England
St. Vincent's Hospital
Worcester
Bowler Bros. Limited
Worcester, Mass
Cay Mo Conniae
Harrison Bros. & Company
Garriage
B. Coburn & CO
Market Street
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