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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
1
A memory poem recalls a mother's shortcake, pastry, and berries from a lakeside kitchen. The narrator contrasts the warm, golden paste with syrupy drips and a single berry bite, insisting no sequel can match her baked treat. The piece also notes Chicago News reflections and local civic notes about G A R outings, census reminders, and a neighborly, hose-wet town mood.
Mohair Seconds defeated Billericas 72 to 30 on Memorial Day. Mohair captain Hird and key players Parkison and Hemingway led the innings with notable scores while Greenwood and Se Vanita anchored the bowling. The match featured a strong Mohair start and a decisive finish for the Mohairs in a damp shoe city contest. The U S Bunting Cricket Club later faced Fitchburgs in Wigginville, scoring 120 in one half and 90 in the other.
The Highland Wheelmen organize with headquarters at Highland hall and list officers including Arthur Dunn president J Patrick treasurer Eugene Dunbar secretary Joseph Hall captain and Charles Norton first lieutenant A ladies auxiliary exists with officers Mrs Charles Norton president Effie Carter treasurer and captain Nellie Tully secretary and Mrs Myrick first lieutenant The Dent fund committee meets at 7 30 p m Friday at city hall all interested invited to attend.
London May 31 It is rumored the War Office holds an official statement announcing Pretoria's surrender but no confirmation is found. Despatches note Boer retreat, argue capital loss does not end the war, and warn England faces extended conflict as Kruger and his fighters persist. Several hundred Boers fled to mines near Germiston to escape British forces.
Grand Army members parade through Lowell on Memorial Day amid perfect weather. Crowds line streets, decorate graves in multiple cemeteries, and attend ceremonies at Monument Square and Huntington Hall. The day honors Civil War dead, stresses national unity, and features remarks by Commander Robinson, Mayor Crowley, and orator Alfred E. Nog.
Sheriff Pohlmann summoned a 1000 man posse to aid police in maintaining order during the street railway strike in St Louis. Anticipated trouble is blamed on strangers, not strikers, and the posse is expected to be armed with shotguns.
Three Boer envoys visited City Hall in Boston and were welcomed by Mayor Hart who expressed hope for their triumph in Africa. They then went to the state house where Governor welcomed them before visiting the legislature.
The transport Meade arrived with Gen Otis aboard and was placed in quarantine for an indefinite period. The ship carried three smallpox cases and the bodies of 112 soldiers who died in the Philippines, while Gen Otis reports he is in excellent health.
Paris reports General Andre, newly named minister of war, intends to order prosecution of the Dreyfusard paper Aurore for an article attacking the headquarters staff over the Fritzch affair. The move signals a hard line by the new cabinet on wartime press criticism.
Justice Andrews of the supreme court dissolved the injunction against the Cigarmakers Union prohibiting payment of strike benefits to members. The judge ruled such payments foment strike and encourage continuation.
Admiral Kempff cables from Tong Ku report that 100 men were landed for Tien Tsin yesterday and 50 go to Pekin today. Other nations have landed forces. Manager McMahon of the Emeralds seeks a challenge to Y M C A or Mathews teams, game at Fair Grounds with receipts to St Johns hospital. A game will likely be arranged.
Jersey cream from Hood Farm is available in pints for 30 cents and half pints for 15 cents at all area grocers and markets.
The 74th anniversary corner stone ceremony of Lowell First Baptist Church is held this afternoon under Pentucket lodge F and A M with about 309 Masons in parade from Merrimack street. The program includes invocations, anthems, readings, prayers, and a tools presentation, with a copper box containing church documents and a smaller box with a dig site find.
May 5 1900 repairs at First Baptist Lowell reveal a 1826 cornerstone plate from Pentucket lodge bearing inscription and history of the church. Records list pastors from 1826 to 1896, current officers, deacons, and a 1900 enlargement funded by $25 000 with A G Pollard providing an organ.
John Connors was sentenced to four months in jail and fined 100 dollars for illegal liquor keeping at his Fulton Place home. He appealed and was held on 400 dollars for the superior court. Inspectors Goodwin and Donaldson testified to whiskey for sale and disposal in half pint bottles last Sunday. Other local cases included a continuance for George Sutherland, a 5 fine for peddling without a license, and various charges of drunkenness and assault with a weapon. The board of health dispute over a trifling matter mentioned Noon but the trial continued to June 7 with bonds set at 800 dollars.
The High school regiment staged its nineteenth annual prize drill and field day at the Fair Grounds this afternoon. Cadets gathered at 1 o clock, marched behind a band, and presented a fine appearance under Colonel Percy J. Wilson. Several hundred spectators filled the grand stand to watch the drill and colorful class colors and company flags were on display. A large number of cadets were entered for individual prizes as the event continued at press time.
General Order No 1 from Lowell dated May 29 1900 announces Major Charles S Proctor appointing Frank L Weaver as chief of staff for the citys July 4 parade and directing communications to city hall Headquarters.
An alarm from box 14 at 9 15 Tuesday reported a blaze in the coal shed of the Electric Light company on Perry street. The shed burned some but damage was slight. A second fire at the Aiken street dump triggered by box 65 at 12 05 required several firefighters to remain on duty for two hours.
An old promotion for Ayer's Sarsaparilla promises blood purification nerve toning and renewed courage. It claims spring medicine quality and offers a dollar bottle from all druggists with a supplementary note for Ayer's Pills at 25 cents.
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