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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
1
A fragmented local clipping notes the Pneumonia Centre electric car was active this morning while casual commentary railings about legislative actions, a spring carpet rise, and political lines from Admiral Dewey and the south.
Massachusetts textile schools have started in Lowell New Bedford and Fall River with plans for Lawrence and Worcester. Lowell draws 61 day scholars from many towns and states, suggesting Lawrence could mirror demand if a school opens there. The Lowell program seeks 16000 yearly state aid plus 6000 local match and 25000 for a new building funded by private donors.
Hattie L Pratt of North Adams died Thursday after a German measles relapse, a neck swelling was operated on, then a violent coughing fit ruptured a blood vessel and caused death within minutes. James Flynn of Springfield, 76, was fatally injured Thursday night in Pittsfield by an electric car strike.
Parade leaves the fair grounds on Gorham to Central Merrimack Dut ton Thorndike Middlesex South Gorham and back to grounds. It starts promptly at 10 o clock with a free exhibition at the grounds after the parade.
When laundering lace curtains use a stretcher to dry them smooth and even for best results and economy. A stretcher costs 1.49 and saves on two pairs of curtains. They fold compactly to six inches by six feet and have knuckled pins that won’t rust. Basement. A. G. Pollard & Co.
A call urges young men to start saving as soon as they begin earning. The text stresses the highest importance of thrift, urging early, even small, contributions to savings. Marsarnan Frew is quoted urging discipline and financial prudence for new earners.
The Traders National Bank invites small savings accounts with a 4 percent annual rate compounded semi annually. Monthly interest begins, and the bank conducts general banking, foreign exchange payable worldwide in English German and Swedish money. Safety deposit boxes private coupon rooms and a ladies banking section. Open 8 am to 5 pm daily including Saturday. Depository of the United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 80 to 46 Middlesex Street and A Post Office Avenue.
London reports that Methuen entered Hoopstad unopposed while Broadwood occupied Lindley with slight opposition. Commandant Botha and 23 others were captured by Hutton's mounted infantry 30 miles north of Kroonstad. Generals Duprey and Daniels surrendered with 40 men, and Buller notes Natal farmers handing in arms as fighting shifts.
Governor Smith declares he will protest to the Senate committee on privileges and elections against accepting Clark's credentials. He alleges the appointment was obtained by fraudulent methods to oust the governor and says Clark's resignation was written a month ago.
Havana May 18. W H Reeves deputy auditor confessed at midnight and surrendered 4500 dollars given by Neeley for services the day he left. Disclosures, if verified, may shape the frauds into a startling case and the amount at stake is expected to stay around 4500 dollars. Claimants say 1400 more will be recovered today.
Tangier May 18 report says grand vizier Ahmed Ben Mussa died Sunday and a convulsion of internal affairs is feared. It is believed Germany Italy and Great Britain have agreed to maintain the status quo to avert threatened anarchy.
In St. Louis on May 18 a mass meeting of streetcar employees adopted a resolution urging labor unions and sympathizers to work Saturday in support of the strike. Riots occurred last night and Edward Cleary, a striking motorman, was shot in the thigh, seriously wounded.
Reports from Sydney up to April 25 show 142 cases of plague and 49 deaths in Sydney alone. The number of cases is very large. Twelve thousand rats have been incinerated by official rat catchers.
Washington May 18 The Senate directed Senator Chandler chairman to press action on the Clark resolution as originally reported to bring about a vote.
The suspect planned crimes and bought a revolver to rob a steamer but boarded the Prins Carl instead. He regrets not killing everyone aboard, denies insanity, and says the murders were to avenge himself on mankind.
Louisville, May 18. Charles H. Smith, owner of Lieut. Gibson, has deposited a certified check for 5000 dollars as forfeit for 50000 dollars that Lieut. Gibson can beat any horse in the world, none barred.
Rome May 18 The King has signed a decree dissolving the Chamber of Deputies. The election is fixed for June 3, and Parliament will be convoked June 16.
Poston May 18 reports Massachusetts weather with showers and cooler temperatures expected over the next three days. South winds accompany the changing conditions.
The Supreme Court full bench overruled the defendant Isaac H. Goldsmith's exceptions in Commonwealth vs Goldsmith. He was convicted for selling two cigars and an ounce of tobacco on Sunday, with the court noting cigars and tobacco are business activity not protected as drugs unless shown as medicine. The ruling cites Commonwealth vs Marzynsky and emphasizes the lack of proof that the sale was for medicinal use.
The Hamilton print works strikers who returned Thursday morning after a Wednesday night vote were told no work at present. Notices posted on the mill gates Thursday night state the print works will open next Monday morning.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the most meritorious cure, urging readers to choose the medicine that will set them right and noting it has benefited many others by improving blood and health.
Stockholm dispatch reports Philip Nordlund, arrested in Eskilstuna, fully confesses to planning and carrying out the Prins Carl killings last Wednesday night. He says he deliberately targeted seven men, killing them, and wounded seven others.
Supt. Davis orders no more bicycle scorching on Westford and Princeton streets. Officers patrolled last night. two youths, Arthur Lord and Bruce Barnes, arrested at the station for related offenses. Additional arrests included James Spiers and John Kelly for breaking and entering barns and thefts of harnesses. Charles H. Glidden and Frank W. Wade faced charges of larceny and obtaining money under false pretenses. A letter recounts a Boer War battle near Magersfontein with Highland troops, casualties, and calls for reinforcements, illustrating the era’s wider conflicts and personal toll.
Newark N Y despatch reports Covert Cross and Charles Elsen alias Johnston alias Morris, both in custody for passing forged checks on eight Newark merchants. They used stamped lumber company blanks, $14 payments, and a printing press to forge signatures. One forgery in Middlesex Street paid to Harry C Hilliker. They traveled from New York and Pennsylvania cities and may be active in Albany Poughkeepsie Troy Kingston Elizabeth Town Reading and other places. They left after the Hilliker incident.
A city resident received word that two brothers, Lance Corporal Robert Mann and John Mann, both of the 1st Sutherland and Argyll Highlanders, were killed in action in South Africa. Robert, 27, died at Modder River on December 28 after brief Afghan service and Dargai with Piper Findlater. John fell near Cronje’s pursuit at the Aldeberg Drift on February 18. The survivor recounts aiding a wounded man when Jack was shot through the heart.
Middlesex County W C T U held its quarterly convention at the Universalist church in Cambridgeport on May 17. Mrs. Abby Rolfe led the meeting with welcome remarks and committees formed. Reports praised scientific temperance instruction and evangelistic work. Delegates enjoyed a luncheon, afternoon sessions discussed reviving interest, and September convention sites were requested. Attending unions included Lowell.
The next session will be held with the liberal Christian church of Wilton New Hampshire, Rev William F Furman minister, on Wednesday June 6. Speakers include Prof George Boros of Hungary Rev S A Eliot Rev James De Normandie D D and Rev C W Wendte. The society extends full hospitality to the delegates.
The Bigelow Carpet company announced on Monday May 4 that Lowell ingrain prices would be 57 1 2 cents per yard for the coming season, up 5 cents from last year. Mr Fairbanks cites strong business and warrants the Lowell ingrain as honestly made, aiming to preserve its reputation. Standard all wool extra super ingrain lines likely shown after June 1. Philadelphia grain makers may respond with prices 55 to 57 1 2 cents.
In police court Judge Hadley dealt with several offenses. Two cyclists Bruce Barnes and Arthur Lord were fined five dollars each for speeding in Westford street. Other cases included juveniles stealing harness parts, Charles Glidden’s bicycle theft traced to Boston, disturbances of the peace, non support, and multiple fines with sentences including two months in the workhouse for Michael J. Ward and six months for Joseph Gosselin on indecent exposure.
Superior Court in Bell heard Minnie Skinner versus Charles C. Skinner in a contested divorce. The Malden couple, formerly from Bangor Maine, had the session open this afternoon but recessed before completion. Libellant’s counsel M. Coggan and libelee’s Berry and Upson present. witnesses on the libellant side.
In the shoe trade the buyer bears the happiness of their feet as most sellers lack expert fitters. A woman praises precise fitting and distinctive boots labeled The Laureate Boots for ladies, offered in all sizes and leathers, with a constant price of 3.50.
The libellant includes a young son and her mother in the Sullivan Bros. complaint alleging cruel and abusive treatment. The libellant rested at noon as Charles C. Skinner was called. The defense argues the libellee’s violent episodes stem from a chronic physical ailment affecting his mental condition.
Mr. Marshall Darrach, under distinguished local patronage, will recite Twelfth Night at the rooms of the Middlesex Women’s club on Monday. The Washington Post praised his reading of The Merchant of Venice, noting his mastery, versatility, and pleasing manner.
James P. Keating of New York awards asphalt paving contracts to Standard Asphalt after bids opened last week despite Barber protests. Standard bid 2.05 dollars per square yard, covers eleven contracts totaling about 150000 dollars.
Tickets for the production of Twelfth Night by Shakespeare adaptation at Middlesex club go on sale today at Pllingwood's. Darrach is presenting the show with a Monday performance date and early ticket availability.
A telegram received yesterday by Mr. Kaplan indicates acceptance of his offer for a large stock of ladies tailor made suits. See advertisement. Next Monday Miss Lilly P. Shepard and the teachers from the Nashua training school will visit the Lowell normal school to study and gather new ideas.
An advertisement touts $20 Shuman suits in blues blacks and Oxford gray with four buttons and double warp Italian lining. It promotes fancy worsted stripes checks and plaids from $15 to $23, promising value, instant availability, pressed upkeep free while it lasts.
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