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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1899
Page
1
Poem excerpt by Grace Ellery Channing praising enduring love and resilience. The speaker urges a steadfast heart to love despite derision and drought, promising heavenly reward and growth from love. The passage frames love as soulful sustenance for the poor earth and the heart.
A satirical piece notes the Boer tricks the Britisher as Buzz Saw is praised as a first round knockout athlete. A South Africa cable caused anxious hours in Britain while Mr Moody claims power is not in cash. The new battleship Venerable is humorously called juvenile.
An ensemble of quick wits on stage delivers clipped witticisms about police dockets bold fronts and curious finances. A janitor philosopher, mining stock manager, new clerk, amateur actress and friends toss quips as a red handkerchief gag, weathering hay fever and marriages to grass widows while gallery thunder erupts.
The 1900 European bicycle journey under Courier Citizen Company and personal management of Mr E D Shadduck aims to be a success. Pamphlet details available at the office or from Shadduck 251 Middlesex Street. The note also thanks friends and neighbors for support during a recent bereavement, especially the Royal Arcanum and a male quartet at services.
A. G. Pollard & Co announces a Thursday sale of 600 boxes of silk velvet remnants from the past year at the largest silk mill in the country. Colors and shades offered at 59 cents a yard, down from 1.25 to 1.50, with lengths for waists and dress trimmings. Linnie Green has sold land at Boylston and Hemenway streets, Boston, to Frederick Ayer for 10,694 square feet assessed at 42,000.
London reports indicate British contempt for the Boers has eased after defeats at Ladysmith, with cautious optimism that Boer resistance remains stubborn. Observers note White’s reconnaissances suggest Boer positions still strong, while Jo bert's forces pull back south, indicating a possible easing of the siege. Estimated Boer forces include Ladysmith 25000, Zululand 4000, Burghersdorp 5000, Colesburg 3000, Kimberley 7000, Mafeking 4500, and northern Transvaal 2000.
Captain Littledale of the British steamer Kurdistan reports the missing French steamer Madeline, which sailed from Valparaiso in August for Havre, likely wrecked near the Pacific entrance to Magellan Straits. Its crew allegedly captured by Patagonia cannibals.
A Kimberley despatch reports Boers arriving reinforcements near Mafeking and a large demonstration at Premier mine in Hope Town Cape Colony. An explosion of a dynamite magazine destroyed thirty five tons valued at 3500 pounds. A committee to regulate food supply and prices has been formed.
Reports from New York and other states indicate calm, cool, and favorable weather on election day. Balloting is heavy everywhere and voter interest remains high following a week of heated campaigns.
London reports from Cape Town that British forces won a hard engagement at Ladysmith with heavy Boer losses and about 2000 Boers captured. The dispatch dated Sunday notes a decisive British victory and significant captures.
Vice President Hobart remained alive but weaker after a poor night. He had an excellent day yesterday, but the restless night offset his condition.
The 51st Iowa volunteers, after service in the Philippines, were warmly welcomed in Council Bluffs on November 6. About five thousand residents joined a parade through main streets to Bayliss park for an official welcome by Governor Shaw as Mayor Jennings spoke for the city. Forty bands played while ladies hosted a banquet. companies then returned to their home towns in good spirits.
Lexington dispatch reports the Second regiment of state guards ordered to tally on hand cartridges and be ready to act to preserve order on election day amid threats. Frankfort notes 10000 rounds sent to Louisville legion by state armer Dixon under Gov Bradley orders.
A notice notes participation of a call out on election day. Large consignments were shipped to Covington and Lexington.
Paterson New Jersey November 6 no bulletin issued at Hobart residence as there was no noticeable change in the Vice President condition. He weighed about 200 pounds at illness onset and now is about 125 pounds. many visitors called including General and Mrs Longstreet Mr and Mrs Wayne McVeagh Col Richard Bright Senate Sergeant at Arms R B Nixon President Scott of Rutgers and Judge McKenna of the Supreme Court.
The Methodist Episcopal bishops adopted the visitation plan for the first half of 1900, naming Indianapolis as the next bishops conference seat. It sets conferences in Maine Gardiner April 18 with Bishop Joyce, Fitchburg Massachusetts for New England April 4 with Bishop Joyce, and Southern conference March 28 with Bishop Mallalieu.
In Buckhannon West Virginia Martin Williams a student at the conference seminary burned the president in effigy. Seminary police fired when students fled Williams was shot in the head and lay unconscious for about an hour before reaching his room and collapsing. He remains in dangerous condition.
Indianapolis announces the Anti-Trust Baking Powder Company promoted from the city has been incorporated in Delaware with capital stock of 1 million dollars. Half the stock has been taken by newspapers at par to be paid in advertising. A permanent Chicago factory is planned after a temporary plant is established locally.
In a Washington despatch to the World, Admiral Dewey declares he will not seek the presidency now or in the future. He says at 62 he has earned all honors and has no political training, warning press to stop boosting his name as it risks making him ridiculous. He cites Grant and Hancock as examples and denies any political ambition tied to his upcoming marriage.
A city election day opened with unusually light turnout across wards and precincts compared to last year. Technical hiccups and broken voting machines briefly hampered activity, but officials believed a surge would occur in the afternoon while observers noted lighter morning engagement in Ward One and precincts along Middle Street. Gardner W. Pearson and Varney attended, with Democratic senatorial interest evident as votes were tallied and optimism persisted.
The ward saw many carriages at work yet a poor vote. Precinct results show 102 at 10.40, 126 at 10.45, and 146 at 11.00. Officials worked hard from 11.30 to 1.40 before turnout eased. Jeremiah F. Warren cast the first ballot in precinct 2, a distinction he has held for a decade in state and municipal elections.
In ward 3 and ward 7 voting progressed slowly across precincts. Precinct 1 at 10 35 recorded 129 votes, a noon hour precinct expected to see a heavy vote. Precinct 2 had 145 votes, while precinct 3 showed 172 at 10 50 a.m. Previous years had higher tallies, but order remained good.
At eleven o'clock in ward 4 three precincts recorded about 150 fewer votes than the last city election. Precinct 1 logged 114 votes, 50 fewer than a year ago. Precinct 2 had 129 votes, down 40. Precinct 3 reported 161 votes, also down 40.
In precincts one through three the morning turnout was light, with 130 votes at 10 30 in P1 down 80 from last year and 120 at 10 30 in P2 down about 50. P3 logged about 100 at 9 30, then seven more by 10:00. Ward 6 showed quiet voting until noon as harmony appeared widespread. Precinct 1 counted over 215 registered by 9 15, with the machine later registering smoothly after an early snag. Precincts 2 and 3 lagged, suggesting many stayed home, while the largest increases came after 12 o’clock.
In precinct 1 the tally shows voters casting ballots with turnout described as slow while the ward is identified as McKinsey ward up to 10.25. The fragment notes the total votes but does not provide final figures or additional precinct data.
Report from precincts detailing slow but orderly voting. At 10 15 168 votes cast in McKinley precinct and 208 at 10 25 in precinct 2 with no challenges. Precinct 3 had 232 votes by 10 o'clock with strong McKinley support and good order throughout.
The city shows general apathy as wards run behind, precinct by precinct nearing noon. Precinct 1 reports 282 votes at 11 15, Precinct 2 241 at 11, Precinct 3 about 50 behind typical early hour totals. The box registered
In precinct 1 fifty votes at seven and two at eight matched last year totals. By ten this year 182 votes versus 164 last year. Precinct 2 box malfunctioned during tests, estimate about 225 votes at 10 15, a 40 vote loss. Precinct 3 shows 180 at ten, about 70 fewer than last year.
Republican candidates express hope of winning but note voter interest is low. Statements from James W Bennett B Puffer George W Poore and James B Owens predict Republican gains or strong turnout while Gardner W Pearson and John T Sparks project Democratic momentum. Lincoln club and ward 9 meetings highlight active campaigning and social gathering with notable attendees.
The superior criminal court will reconvene in Lowell tomorrow for the trial of Lowell appeal cases. District Attorney Wier aims to finish them by afternoon, with the sitting possibly moved to Cambridge. The Kelly murder trial date isn’t set, but is expected in the latter part of the month.
A special committee appointed by the mayor met with Lowell and Suburban Street Railway Co manager Woodman to discuss discontinuance of First street cars and complaints on Bridge street. Woodman promised to resume First street service, adopt a ten minute schedule on Bridge street, and improve Sunday morning service as cars are repaired and vestibules added on multiple lines.
The public buildings department completed election arrangements with booths, candles, stove fuel, and the Beech booth lit by electricity. Mayor Crowley predicted a bright outlook for the contest between two parties and favored Putnam, noting the fight would be strong with Wilson as nominee.
Lowell Massachusetts October 30 1899 Francis W Qua city solicitor states the Trades and Labor council petition to place the question of accepting Chapter 344 of the Acts of 1899 on the State ballot can be met by submitting it on the ballot used at the next city election. He advises the board to adopt an order directing the city clerk to place the question on the official ballot for the next city election.
A brief session at the police court heard four drunks with fines of five dollars each for three of them. James H Curtin faced drunkenness charges while his wife recounted abuse toward her and their eleven children and noted prior probation for threatening her. The court deferred Curtin’s sentence to Friday, holding him on two hundred dollars. Patrick Niland was found guilty of non support after his wife testified the couple, with eleven children, endured severe abuse and that he gave little money while drunk most of the time since July 4. He was sentenced to four months in jail.
A ten club Merrimac Valley Cricket League is formed in Lawrence. J B Southam named temporary chairman Arthur Bald temporary secretary. Founding clubs include Mohairs Zion North Billerica Methuen Andover Merrimac Lawrence Arlington. Tedious debate over scheduling with Boston clubs noted.
Frederick E. Clarke of Lawrence died suddenly from heart disease around 1 a.m. He was born in Watertown in 1834 and began in mills service at 19. Clarke served as agent after 1861, led the last board of trade, and held civic roles. He was a Republican and married Harriet A. Porter in 1858.
State board of health surveyed Collinsville to find typhoid fever causes. Chairman Stevens led officials through the village and inspected wells while water samples were sent to Boston for analysis. Treated as a growing concern with five cases in one family and spring-water sales thriving.
The Middlesex Women's Club instrumental class met at the club rooms to study Handel. Mrs. BH Bennett read a life sketch as music committee chair. Handel’s Largo was performed as a duet by Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Bacheller, with two songs by Mrs. Gilman and a piano solo by Mrs. Dumas. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday morning.
At about 7.15 last night Fred Sanville, caretaker of the U S mail team living at 043 Middlesex street, was thrown from a wagon when its wheel smashed. He sustained injuries to his right leg and was carried home by ambulance.
Liquor officers raided Amos Aubrey's house at 137 Pletcher Street this morning and seized 51 bottles of lager beer recently brought from Lawrence. The officers impounded the beer.
Gen Charles Williams longtime Manchester and New Hampshire leader dies at 63 on Belmont Street. Born in England, he rose from factory work to control city interests, developed Francestown Soapstone Works, owned quarries in Vermont and property in Manchester, Massabesh and Florida. He helped urban transit, supported Republican politics, and contributed to the Methodist church.
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