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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1900
Page
4
Announcement lists train service on the Boston and Maine line running between Lowell and Boston with schedule notes. Specific times or days are not provided in the readable text.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes Boxers threat near Pekin as a sign of strong opposition. A frigid May is remembered, Congress nears adjournment with key measures pending and many shelved for a later date. Jarndyce v Jarndyce exemplifies endless legal entanglements. South Carolina claims $534,000 owed by the national government for troops and supplies, including $316,947 from the Revolutionary era.
With Lord Roberts marching on Johannesburg the Boers may blow mines or abandon the city. Indications suggest no resistance will occur and mines may be left intact for future working, a course seen as best. The world opposes destruction of property even if the South African cause gains.
The piece discusses Germany’s prohibition on admitting tinned meats and its limited effect on United States exports, with emphasis on Chicago as the main source. It cites a Chicago stockyards statistician who argues the German move affects neither German prices nor U S livestock markets, noting the modest role of U S meat in Germany.
An analysis argues that German legislation has minimal impact on U.S. meat markets. Despite past embargoes and ongoing import restrictions, Germany has imported only a small share of U.S. meat exports, while England remains the dominant market. The piece notes rising Chicago livestock prices amid German policy moves and urges a settlement to keep German demand for U.S. beef.
The illness of Mrs Gladstone is reported as more serious with her strength failing. Family members have been summoned to Hawarden.
Chicago notes recount Sue Brett and Ham Letit debating stage life and marriage. A man accepts a vile cigar after dinner, drives home and questions long held customs in a Chicago Tribune style vignette.
The Lowell Courier notes Hon. F. G. Clarke plans not to seek re election and to run for Senate seat. It argues New Hampshire rules limit experience in Congress, contrasting Maine and Massachusetts for keeping able representatives who gain seniority. The piece highlights Clarke, Chandler, and the value of seasoned lawmakers.
The passage offers aphorisms on gender, marriage, and society with cautions on pride, neatness, forgiveness, and discretion. It reflects early 20th century views, urging generosity and restraint while warning against envy and boasting.
The writer recalls a Rhode Island visit to Pawtucket where a drug store barlike scene prompted thoughts on liquor law enforcement. A social club misadventure ends with a missing piano and gas meter after a prank, while golf entries surge at Vesper Country Club and a Memorial Day foursome is planned.
A description notes golf skills from long drive to short game as the core of the sport, highlighting eye, stroke, and hazard avoidance before its adoption in the United States. Also mentions Lawrence facing a possible cancellation of a Fourth of July celebration due to city budget disputes. Aldermen fail to approve $2000 or $1500 for the event. A conference committee of Sherman, Logue, and Miville is formed, with a report due by June 11 or a special meeting needed.
John C. Butcher an overseer at Merrimack print works wed Alma Chapman last evening at 23 Grove street. Rev. Smith T. Ford officiated with F. A. Hoyt as best man and Clara Chapman as bridesmaid. Reception decor by Griffiths. catering by D. L. Page company. Couple depart on wedding tour amid many well wishers.
Funeral notices from this city list services from May 28 for Adeline Moran Annie Bakey Margaret Hines Alma Grenier Albert Chappell and Charles Pollard with details of churches bearers and cemeteries plus the Edson chapel service and undertaker arrangements. Burial sites include Catholic cemetery St Josephs and North Chelmsford cemetery.
Friends of Miss Jennie L Mudge former YWCA secretary mourn news of her serious illness in Cawnpore India where she has served as a missionary for nearly two years Earlier reports suggested slim chances of recovery but hopes remain. Letter Carriers Healey and Ward begin European trip next week Walter Kane resigns as Y M C L recording secretary James A McLaughlin elected successor Kane moves to Portland and Ezekiel R Morse Civil War veteran granted pension increase.
Lowell lodge of Odd Ladies and Martha Washington sewing circle held a Monday evening strawberry supper in Post 120 hall. Mrs. M. E. Offutt led entertainment and sale with performances by The Ladies Lyceum Orchestra Miss Kiva Morton Warren Reidt and Gertrude Pratt. Several members directed apron table supper kitchen and preparations. The group presented 18 standards emblematic of the order to decorate the graves of the lodge’s leaders.
The ULondon Financial News estimates that Shakespeare s birthplace area in Stratford-on-Avon yields about 5 million dollars in value. Admission to Shakespeare related sites nets 150 000 dollars yearly, equating to a 3 percent yield on the capital. Railways and Stratford tradesmen likely gain significant ancillary profits from pilgrims and tourism.
The Crystal Palace annexe lays Charlie the performing elephant on the floor awaiting taxidermy. Mourning him are three men including circus owner Mr Sanger who recalls his 38 years with the creature. Emanuel Baker, a carpenter nicknamed Chips, was killed by Charlie.
At Hesperus Colorado a storekeeper Joseph Currett sells whiskey to an Indian youth named John Henry. A staged escale ends with John Henry chasing the elocutionist with a broken barrel stave as teachers and students intervene. The Denver Times report notes the prior legal risk of selling liquor to Indians.
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