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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
1
A collection of dated, satirical musings touches on Rev. J. W. Hamilton’s bishopric, smallpox fears, Neely’s Cuba island plans, the German meat bill, Turkish warships, Memorial Day naming, and social satire about women and fashion. The tone is wry, referencing public figures and events of the era.
The Credit Lyonnais of Paris works as a correspondent for Traders National Bank of Lowell. Bank offers drafts on their correspondents, foreign exchange in francs marks kroners pounds, savings 4 percent compounded semi annually, and monthly interest. Banking rooms on exposition grounds, safety boxes, private coupon rooms, and a ladies section. Open 8am to 4pm, Saturdays 8am to 1pm, 7 to 9pm. Depository of United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Middlesex Street and Post Office Avenue.
A Warrenton despatch reports Hunter's brigade advancing 80 miles and occupying Vryburg after a difficult march. The force, with short rations, covered long stints with water scarce. Vredefort reports say the column reached the Vredefort road and was two marches from the Vaal river by noon.
An Akron work train wreck on the suburban line killed three passengers and injured several others. Brakes failed on gravel cars loaded with workmen, sending the cars speeding down a steep grade. Some men jumped to escape, while three clung to the cars and perished at the bottom.
Washington May 25 Industrial commission reports to Congress on regulating hours of labor in industrial occupations, especially in factories. It recommends improvements by state legislatures rather than Congress, which lacks direct authority to regulate this matter.
The second installment of Gen. S. E. Young's report, released by the War Department, covers the pursuit of Aguinaldo through northern Luzon, the release of Spanish prisoners held by Filipinos, and the rescue of Lieut. Gilmore and his party.
President McKinley and his cabinet with Generals Miles Wheeler Michler and Cortelyou and the full Marine band left Washington for Fredericksburg Virginia to attend the society of the army of the Potomac meeting this afternoon.
In St Louis on May 24 a mob attacked a Transit company train on the Park Avenue division. Guards returned fire wounding three people, one seriously. Local authorities investigate the incident and secure the scene.
In New York on May 25 the hearing in the American Ice Company case was postponed due to the illness of Magistrate Zelier and rescheduled for Monday.
Boston reports showers this evening with showers and clouds continuing tonight and tomorrow. East winds are expected, influencing coastal conditions and bringing cooler temperatures to the region.
Saturday May 26 plans include a second field day for the science department. Members and friends depart Merrimack Square at 10 a m by car to Billerica Centre and are asked to bring lunch. Monday May 28 the treasurer will be at the club rooms from 3 to 9 p m to accept dues now due.
Members who lent dolls for the display should return them to the rooms by Tuesday May 2. A doll social is scheduled for Thursday May 31 and all who dressed dolls are invited.
Doctors Lamoureux Hurtubise and Caisse vaccinated over 200 pupils at St Joseph's parochial school as part of a citywide effort. The operation targeted left arms without scars, with rooms fumigated and eight days of vacation for the room with two smallpox patients. Supt. Whitcomb notes high vaccination rates in Cheever and Cabot streets and Morrill and Green schools, while urging stricter adherence to the vaccination law. The dispensary remains open after 4 pm for vaccination.
At one o'clock this afternoon the condition of Edwin B. Moore, who yesterday attempted death by shooting himself in the breast and forehead, was reported by his physician to be about the same as last night. He remains conscious but paralyzed on the right side, depriving him of speech and movement of his right arm and leg. Immediate death is not anticipated, and recovery remains with a very small chance.
The May sitting of the superior civil court was finally adjourned yesterday at about 11 o'clock a m after a few out of town uncontested divorce cases had been disposed of.
Keyes and Co announce a 2 PM Tuesday sale at 33 Central Street Lowell mass for Fay Bros & Holford including high grade carriages from top New England builders. Auction features investment stock and a line of thoroughly repaired second-hand carriages with items such as curtain Goddards Runabouts station wagons buggies pant.
Dr W A Johnson found only 15 of 100 Cheever street school pupils vaccinated prompting the Lowell board of health to remind the school committee of Chapter 515 acts of 1894 and seek broader vaccination checks. The contingent measures include vaccinating more pupils and inspecting other schools for compliance.
Frederick Redfern, the laureate, faced a police court for a fourth drunkenness charge as his infant lay in a coffin awaiting burial. Judge Hadley granted probation to allow him to attend the funeral, while other cases included Angelos Patolos fined $5 for mislabeling street produce and Frank N. Wade’s case continued to June with $500 bonds and potential New York testimony.
A Philadelphia employer who treated striking workers to ice cream and soda has set a diplomatic precedent that could cost him before summer wanes. The remark, attributed to Lynn Item, suggests potential long term consequences for labor relations stemming from a casual gesture that defused tensions temporarily.
An old advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood improving health. It asserts prevention and cure of humors eruptions boils pimples and provides kidney support nerves nerves and stomach strength. It promotes overall vitality with vegetable remedies in harmonious combination for satisfaction and success.
An 19th century advertising note for Hood's Sarsaparilla marketed as America s greatest medicine by I Hood and Company of Lowell Massachusetts. It claims liveritis cures and offers Hood s Pills as a non irritating liver purgative priced at one dollar.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians concluded a long biennial session in North Adams with William J. Lynch of Brookline winning the state treasurer race on the third ballot over Thomas J. Gavin of Watertown after Martin J. Roche withdrew. Officers were installed, a Boston headquarters plan approved, and a Sunday liquor ban endorsed. North Adams praised for hospitality as Massachusetts Hibernians pledged support for Ireland.
O Sullivan Bros act opposing City Hall report celebrates end of Irish House of Commons dissension and a united Irish parliamentary party. The convention resolves to certify the unity and cable the substance to the Irish parliamentary party chairman.
The Haverhill Gazette condemns the gas commission for setting gas at one dollar per thousand in Lynn and eighty cents in another city. It questions the commissioners’ competence and calls for their discharge if misjudgments persist. The piece notes electric lighting costs and hints at broader municipal pricing disputes.
Among skilled journeymen making special garments, the finishing stage is guarded until the crown of approval. The public is invited to judge our current display of suits with sizes and lots intact. We offer Jour made suits in Fancy Worsteds Cassimeres and Undressed Worsted finished by hand.
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