16 May 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1899
Page
1
The text notes rising lumber costs due to new homes, rising China breakage despite an Anglo Russian pact, a French statistician’s life expectancy claim, and girls gowns said to be chic. It also mentions ongoing heat in May and a state district police chief completing 20 years of service, Wade not found wanting.
The note describes reed pens found in Egyptian tombs dating to about 2500 years before Christ. It mentions Liberia’s sun as a clock, the ostrich plumage growth, plumage colors in roosters and hens, a large oak near Tifton Georgia planted twenty years ago, Ozark hunting with dogs, and a Lafayette Dollar coin to fund a Lafayette monument in Paris.
Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip Boston to Washington tickets May 21 to 23 for the National Peace Jubilee, valid for ten days from sale. Rates include $14.40 via Sound lines to New York, $16.00 all rail, or $17.20 via steamer Maryland route, with through car service. Tickets available at 205 Washington Street, Boston.
Attention is called to persons who are non residents of the town of Dracut to the Assessors notices calling for a return of property for taxation in the town. Those who have bought sold or exchanged property should send notice of any change to the Board of Assessors before June 1. George H Stevens, Chairman Board of Assessors.
Referee Barnes presided over several bankruptcy matters at the Gorham street courthouse this morning. None of the cases drew special interest, and the session was brief. Judge Hardy heard equity dockets in the old court room, with all matters taken under advisement.
Workers at iron foundries resume duties after a strike that disrupted production. Union leaders say talks with management have resumed to settle wage and hour disputes.
Mr. T. C. Entwistle travels with several friends to Norfolk, Virginia, for a weeklong outing that blends business and pleasure.
General Hernandez, famed Venezuelan revolutionary leader from 1898, was released from captivity after being captured near Yumare last June. He is revered by the masses for valor and ability, having been wounded 18 times and captured 20, and he previously endured years of exile in Cuba.
Rear Admiral Watson sails from Vallejo aboard the City of Pekin to Manila to relieve Dewey. He transfers command of Mare Island yard to Rear Admiral Kempff and travels with his personal staff.
American Ambassador White and Secretary Hills lead a delegation to the peace conference. They travel from Berlin via the Hague today with Swiss and Romanian ministers among the delegates.
The transport Meade with the Nineteenth Infantry for New York struck a sunken wreck outside Ponce harbor at midnight and returned. Divers are examining the vessel and assessing necessary repairs.
Judge Clyde at Hudson police court fines a solitary Lowell man ten dollars for drunkenness and warns that Sunday intoxication will be met with full penalties. A raid at the Berry place uncovers liquor and a barn bar with malt and spirituous drinks. Proprieter C. S. Chaland is fined sixty dollars on two charges after pleading not and waiving jurisdiction. Didier Locky from Lowell admits drinking and says he obtained liquor in Nashua.
A Lowell man arrested near the Hudson bridge admitted he came to Nashua for fun and was heavily intoxicated. The judge condemned Sunday drinking, fining him ten dollars plus costs under the police justice ruling, as the man sent friends in Lowell to cover the amount.
Fifty two alleged offenders faced Judge Stone in police court this morning requiring two sessions of the regular court and a juvenile session. Thirty six were charged with drunkenness including thirteen from Lowell. Two Lowell residents were charged with lewd conduct. The Lowell visitors explained they came to see someone. one man could not recall the person. Fines ranged from 1 to 5 dollars and a Lowell woman who had just finished a five month sentence was commuted to the house of correction.
The Lawrence American reports an order from the police to enforce the law on screens and windows at saloons. Displays of liquor and signs block views, while screen doors meet the letter but not the spirit, hindering patrols. The license commission and Mayor Eaton pledge enforcement of the order.
Two youths in Haverhill spotted a decomposed body in the Merrimack River and towed it to shore. The missing fingers and a prior suicide note on Central Bridge in Boston point to D A Hooli han age 35, who leaped from the bridge on April 25. His wife resided in Cambridgeport but they had not lived together recently.
Alderman C A R Dimon writes to the Democratic city committee chair announcing he will not seek renomination for any office. He says the city committee demanded all candidates’ names now and urges the renomination of Mayor Crowley, suggesting a movement within the party to oppose him.
Reports from South Lowell state that after payroll questions one half day’s pay was given at noon and only five workers left. Earlier claims of a strike by 13 of 16 men seeking 1.50 a day were not substantiated and no strike occurred.
Lakeview will open on the 27th with Grant and Flynn of Lawrence leasing the theatre to stage a number of operas. No outdoor entertainment this season. D L Page company returns to run the dining hall. George T Callahan engaged to manage the stage.
Clarence W Bowles faced trial in the police court on charges of illegally selling native wine at 602 Merrimack street on May 5 in a no license city. The case centered on whether the wine was fortfied or native wine and featured expert testimony from Daniel J Donahue and Stephen B Sharples along with defense witnesses Varney Morrill and Bowles.
In Lawton May 16 1899 probate court heard Mary A Walsh Lowell Clarissa Dean Groton Susannah Davis Cambridge Orin A Green Stoneham Susan Clapp Everett Thomas Schopplery Everett Administrations Bardwell A Goodell Lowell Lucinda Betty Lowell Joseph J Kelley Cambridge Tamour A Curtis Woburn Emma F Fitzpatrick Lowell Abbie A Sanford Concord Lovey L Edwards Littleton John Flukes Reading Two sessions were held before Judge Lawton continuing the Mary Roach contested will hearing. Anderson for contestants and Richardson Hogan for the will. The afternoon continued. In Judge McIntire’s court Annie D Brown seeks separate support against William D Brown alleging abuse. Anderson Kerwin for petitioner Manning for defence. Judge McIntire held case under advisement. Further hearings listed for today were continued including Mary Norris will Timothy W Gray equity construction of will Richard Anderson administrator’s account Sidney Davis will Jane M Charters will John M Bailey Gilman Kimball trustees’ account Julia M Kelley removal of guardian Wm W Boutwell petition to fix liability on bond. Adjourned at noon.
Margaret Judge petitions for separate support against Thomas Judge. Probate court awarded $15 a month but on appeal the superior court dismisses the petition for lack of sufficient cause. John W. McEvoy represented the petitioner and Charles Cowley represented the respondent.
H. E. Heselton of this city was thrown from his bicycle on Sunday in Lawrence. The machine’s fork broke while descending a hill. He suffered a long gash in the throat, a split lip, an internal mouth cut, and other internal injuries.
The Democratic executive committee reopened headquarters in the Associate building to collect names for nine city committee seats with a $5 filing fee. Key figures included Thomas H. Muldoon and John J. O’Connor amid intrigue over Mayor Crowley’s renomination and last minute contest threats.
A local retailer advertises a stock of shirts priced far below cost, claiming ordinary market values would be at least 1.50 per shirt. The sale features a wide assortment with prices ranging from 28 to 1.60, all marketed as fashionable and substantial savings.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 PM yesterday from 20 Grove Street for William H. Parker with Rev. C. EB. Fisher officiating. Large attendance, hymns by Wirt and Burns. Floral tributes included wreaths from friends, Engine 2 fire department, and family. Bearers named. burial in Edson cemetery. C. M. Young & Co. in charge. The Daly funeral followed for the man killed Saturday night on the Low-
Burial for Paul Austin Ladd followed a service at 9 30 this morning at 122 Branch Street with Rev Asa Reed Dilts and Rev J M Higgins presiding. The body was sent to Concord New Hampshire for burial, Undertaker J B Currier in charge. Funeral service for an unnamed Me thuen victim occurred at 2 o clock yesterday from the home of his mother at 407 Adams Street with Fr McHugh officiating. Burial in Catholic cemetery under Undertaker O Donnell.
Officer John Hickson faces personal scrutiny at his Pawtucket home as George R. Davis returns from Chattanooga where he attended a national police chiefs convention. Lawyer John J. Harvey met Samuel Maxwell who was sentenced to life for wife murder, noting Maxwell’s improved health. Mrs. A. T. Deane and Laura visit in Quebec for summer. Rev. and Mrs. Yarrow depart Lowell for Fall River to prep for Providence posting, after visiting former parishioners and W C T A members. Gardner W. Pearson reports heat in Porto Rico driving Americans home. he plans Lowell visit in July. A. W. David leaves for Washington as Royal Arcanum convention representative.
In this city May 15 at 39 Bowden street Emma J wife of George F Taylor aged 49. In this city May 14 at 118 Moore street Per Nilsson aged 88 years 4 months 20 days. Funeral Wednesday 2 PM at residence. Also May 16 at No 30 Pleasant street Caroline A infant child of John F and Mary Tansey.
Edith Keyes observed her 19th birthday with gifts from Frank BE Flint company associates. Lathers' union reports union masters granted wage rise from 1.25 to 1.75 per thousand, with restoration of last summer’s wages sought. The old Tanner street building, once Arey Maddocks tannery, is bought by Coburn Shuttle and Bobbin and readied for new business. Burglaries hit Duval's meat market and Beaulieu's grocery via cellar windows. School building bids opened. all bids exceeded the appropriation and were rejected.
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