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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1899
Page
1
A World War I era poem by Joe Lincoln in Leslie's Weekly mocks enemy Filipinos as friendly and dangerous, praising Uncle Sam and the watcher’s bravado while deriding pamphlets branding the speaker a butcher. The verse relies on colonial stereotypes and jaunty rhythm to contrast bloodshed with playful taunts.
The piece notes Kentucky’s uncertain path to a Taylor governor, with politicians debating election theology. It mentions Boston Journal’s effort to clarify Hoar and Boutwell on the Philippines, Prohibitionists questioning Prof. Atwater, and Buller’s Christmas campaign in the Transvaal amid a quip about banners.
Melbourne experiences its first snow in history, arriving late in the Australian winter and proving heavy enough for children to make snowballs. Theatre omnibuses have started in Paris. Voting machines used in Buffalo election show rapid counting and newspaper printing within an hour of polls closing, with official results declared by 7 pm.
The Provident Life and Trust Co of Philadelphia advertises reliable management by a board of directors largely drawn from Quaker bankers, promising honesty and conservative business. Obert F. Marden, agent, Room 38, Courier.
Bombardment of Kimberley begins this morning as the final infantry battalions and Hussars depart for home. Household cavalry remains to be dispatched and a howitzer battery has started. Great efforts are anticipated to drive the Boers from the hills.
London dispatches recount a reconnaissance from the Orange River clashing with the enemy four miles east of Belmont. Casualties include Colonel Ketch-Falconer and two lieutenants wounded. Col Kekewich notes the Sixth’s wounded are improving. Two armed natives were shot by Boers.
Philadelphia report details the schooner Wm. M. Bird wrecked off North Carolina in October. Two crewmen including Capt. Barrett died. Two survivors were rescued after 90 hours without food or water and reportedly chewed shoes to stave off starvation as comrades perished.
Louisville, Ky. November 11. Official count resumed with about half of Kentucky's 119 counties completed last night. Taylor leads by roughly 3000 votes while Democrats still claim the election.
Lord Strathcona the high commissioner of Canada was elected rector of Aberdeen university without opposition in Aberdeen London dated November 11. The result confirms his unanimous support among the university in Scotland.
Brest France November 11 Rumors circulate that a British transport has foundered off Ushant in Brittany with no official confirmation yet.
Ed ward P. Deering, missing cashier of Woodbury and Moulton, the broker firm recently assigned, has not been located. His absence hinders the creditors’ statement process and no audit of the firm’s books has begun, though an expert will review the accounts once a statement is issued.
Washington reports no official word on the Samoan agreement as delays stem from determining the status of several islands before a final form can be completed. The secretary notes rough approval by Germany and Great Britain, with a finished version anticipated upon U S receipt.
Washington November 10 The war department reports Gen Otis says all hope of saving the transport Hooker is abandoned Supplies will be removed and the hulk sold at auction at Manila The vessel valued at about $150000
In Manchester on November 10 the Bethel Advent church voted unanimously to extend a call to the Rev. P. W. Goodwin of Haverhill Massachusetts to succeed the resigned Rev. C. R. Crossett.
Berlin dispatch says the St. Petersburg correspondent of the Lokal Anzeiger repeats a report that Russian forces are marching toward the Afghan frontier.
Rear Admiral Schley received the orders conferring him as a knight templar and a knight of Malta. The honors were bestowed by officers of Columbia commandery No. 2, District of Columbia, in a large distinguished gathering.
The district of Columbia grand commander and counsel attended a conclave where Admiral Schley received the orders of the Red Cross and the temple and Maita under special dispensation. After ceremonies he was formally welcomed by hundreds of knights as a member of the order before departing to assume command at the South Atlantic station.
Records show Louise B. Marsh, then aged 20, was treated at Boston City Hospital last year and a $12 bill was billed to Lowell. Adoption records indicate she was adopted by Mrs. Marsh after her father James W. Marsh’s death. Court inquiries traced her possible current residence to Boston, with unclear husband details.
City engineer selects a six inch deep rail with a flat base and grooved top to fit the flange. The railroad will bear the entire cost of replacement after boards authorize the changeover which requires digging the bridge bed. Officials warn travel will be halted during work and a potential lawsuit to compel the Locks and Canal company may follow.
Secretary Long telegraphed from his Hingham home that he will not return to Washington for two weeks to supervise his daughter Helen Longs removal to Colorado Springs Colorado. Helen Long suffers pulmonary trouble tied to social duties and recovery is hoped for with a Colorado winter. Elder daughter Margaret Long will travel to Washington soon to reopen the secretary's Portland home.
The Lowell Machine Shop declares a semi annual dividend of 25 cents per share equal to 5 percent, payable November 15 to stockholders of record November 9. The payout rises from 6 percent to 10 percent yearly. The firm holds the contract for major construction of the Lowry Presses for Planters' Compress Co.
A. G. Pollard & Co offers 190 dozen slightly imperfect linen napkins at 69 cents per dozen for 18x18 bleached lots and 89 cents per dozen for 22x22 pieces, plus about 450 yards linen damask remnants 66x68 inches wide at 39 cents a yard. Basement location.
Lowell stockholders vote to dissolve the Lowell Manufacturing company and form a new firm absorbing Lowell Manufacturing Bigelow Carpet and M J Whittall Worcester plant. The plan seeks centralization to save costs with a proposed 6 percent dividend and seven new shares for each Lowell share.
Fall River reports indicate unions will push for a 10 percent wage increase with a mid December start date. Textile council undecided, manufacturers warned of possible conference and peaceful settlement hopes. Slashing and tearers unions back the demand, though a secret ballot failed narrowly.
Typhoid fever remains a concern in Collnsville with new cases emerging despite suppression efforts. The State Board of Health conducted an inspection, ordered boiling water, and sought to identify the epidemic’s source. Officials reviewed wells and sewerage, with actions aimed at halting the outbreak and protecting residents.
Police received a forenoon report of a man found dead in his room at 238 Fletcher Street. Lee Judkins, about 45, a worker for Amasa Pratt, apparently died of heart disease. He had boarded at 238 Fletcher Street for four weeks and took meals elsewhere. A sister and Maine relatives were alerted. Judkins had been under regular medical treatment for heart trouble.
The claims committee meeting at city hall discussed compensation petitions. Aldermen Taylor MacNulty and Councilman Donohue attended. They recommended paying Pevey estate 650 dollars for unexpired license year, 53.10 for Mangan tax abatement, and 50 for Wrank Mungan eye injury. They also advised leave to withdraw the Anastasiia Connors school injury case.
The Plain Sewing class at the Women's branch of the People's Club, 28 Central Street, is already underway for the season, welcoming new pupils anytime. Instruction covers skirts, undergarments, shirt waists, and mending using patterns in cotton, woolen, or outing flannels. The charge is fifty cents, with sessions Tuesday evenings at 7 o'clock, offering practical knowledge at minimal cost.
Judge Bond appointed Nathan D. Pratt as senior counsel and John J. Harvey as junior counsel for William H. F. Kelley. Kelley, alleged murderer of his wife Theresa Kelley, is confined in the Lowell jail and will have a conference with his counsel in a few days.
A tearful woman credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with restoring her health after blood disorders and stomach trouble. Her friend recalls a relative cured by the tonic, and she now lives with renewed strength, praising the remedy's blood-building effects. Blood conditions and relief through Hood's Sarsaparilla are highlighted.
A Washington report says Gen Leonard Wood faces opposition from Cuba’s military leaders for Porto Rico governor. President McKinley may choose Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn or Charles H Allen as civil governor, though Allen may resist residing in Porto Rico. The piece also notes St John’s Hospital November happenings and fundraising appeal.
Wills presented for probate on November 8 by MCIntire J list many heirs and administrators. Names include Catherine Larkin Hopkinton Lizzie Forest Medford Samantha Stockwell Watertown Lydia Woodworth Cambridge J A Whitney Natick Martha Elkins Newton Mary Brooks Somerville Wm Hargroves Lexington H B Wells Plainfield N J Jane Powell Malden F W Turner Newton Sarah Davis Cambridge Rose Connary Lowell Matthew Scrannage Medford Sarah Donald Somerville F M Tillden Medford H H Blake Somerville Hannah Coleman Cambridge Saran Sparhawk Sherborn Frances Austin Newton Samuel Hayward Ashby H J Witgig Waltham R M Yale Mald en W W Wilson Billerica W F Green Everett Administrations granted Jennie Blake Concord N H Mary Day Lowell Hattie Hazen Somerville Francis Bowman Billerica Wm Hunt Sudbury C W Burrill Framingham Wm Chatfield Somerville Celia Folk ins Woburn Reuben Kingsbury Waltham Mary Fallon Somerville Peter Fallon Somerville W H West Cambridge J H Ross Cambridge Sarah Cain Maynard BE F Mulhearn Watertown J H Foster Melrose Kathleen Hall Philadelphia G F Grout Sherborn Arabella McCarthy Cambridge T K Hale Cambridge Philip Mowry Marlborough Elizabeth Ryder Newton Sophia Thomson Woburn Alice Ayres Newton Emily Safford Malden Luke Blood Hollis N H A M Chase Arlington Annie Dwyer Medford Catherine Kelley Woburn Bernard Gannon Lowell J N Connolly Somerville Kate Gosnay Wakefield Chas Ackenheil New York Eliza Perry Malden Catherine Burns Cambridge Mary Grace Somerville Jonn Mehady Cambridge Ellenor Goldsmith Medford D W Crocker Somerville
Four drunks appeared before Police Court Hadley J this morning. One simple offender was released. Charles A Carlson and Napoleon Bastille were each fined five dollars. John McDonough on bond failed to curb drinking and was fined ten dollars. John Papasohbn faced assault and battery charges on a Greek. case continued to next Thursday.
Two brothers Joseph and Dominique Hervey fell ill yesterday after eating fish at Merrimack Street. Dr Bellehumeur diagnosed a severe indigestion possibly from tainted fish. The fish dealer denied poor quality fish. Both patients recovered enough to move about.
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