13 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1897
Page
1
A romantic verse describes a moonlit night scene with a queen of night guiding footsteps toward a meadow, two lovers sharing a radiant gaze and shy confession. The pair walk home with hearts light, amid stars and bliss despite looming shadows, in a Philadelphia Bulletin item.
A collection of observations on Boston politics and culture notes the Boston Journal cartoons mocking Mayor Quincy, a harsh judgment for Jack O Neil, and the era's party symbolism. It mentions a New Bedford arrest over silver certificates, a Kentuckian named Chinn seeking Congress, and Cambridge field debates. The Rev Mr Readers marriage at the Zoo ends in divorce from Boston University.
A Washington Star round of quips about letters to Henrietta and water in a desert land. A Chicago Record snippet notes Kitty and Harry with a silver plate gift. A London telegram reports Mark Twain’s death, to which Twain replied that reports of his death are greatly exaggerated.
A large crowd attended the Y M C I bazaar in Huntington hall last night, signaling growing popular favor for the event.
F M Barney and Company advertise hot roasted peanuts using a new rotary process. They claim to roast only the best quality and invite readers to see the advertisement for details.
Cambridge November 13 Harvard and Yale meet in football for the first time since 1894. About 25 000 spectators expected as special trains bring crowds from colleges. Yale favored six to five according to one Yale coach. Clear cool day with 42 degrees and 20 mph east wind.
In Constantinople on November 13 the Russian ambassador warned that if Turkey uses part of the Grecian war indemnity to bolster armaments, Russia will remind Turkey of over one million pounds unpaid in the Russian Turkish war indemnity and will demand payment.
A Dover crowd of about two thousand witnessed Joseph E. Kelley, convicted murderer of Cashier Stickney, depart Dover jail for Concord state prison to begin a 30 year term. He remained calm and said he was glad to leave.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis holds that boycotts are not a legal weapon and that labor organizations cannot form a conspiracy to deprive manufacturers of the right to manage their own business.
Boston man James McDonald aged 50 died after two failed suicide attempts within 48 hours. He turned on gas and was found dead this morning, the result of despondency from lack of work.
Taunton reports four year old Rosa Machado daughter of Manu'l Machado lit her clothes with matches during play. She died this morning after suffering severe burns in the incident.
On the south bound Overland yesterday Mrs Rhoda Angus an aged passenger became violently insane and was handed over by the conductor to local officers She had a ticket to Springfield Mass but no money A letter dated College Grove Or asked conductors to see her safely through to Springfield Her illness worsened after detention and she was sent to the Supreme court for examination for commitment to an asylum.
Washington reports General Thos. Sullivan commissary general of subsistence will end his active career today upon reaching 64, the army retirement age. He has had a long active career and retires with an honorable record.
At the Chelmsford Coons annual gathering on Wednesday evening officers were elected with Dr. E. H. Chamberlin as president and Albert H. Davis as secretary and treasurer. Edward B. Emerson was named property man, and plans were discussed to resume a popular entertainment at an adjourned meeting. A painting class led by Miss E. M. Schellenger will meet Tuesday at 9 30 at Mrs. F. W. Worthen’s home in Littleton street.
About 175 people from Tewksbury grange and visitors gathered for neighbor’s night. The program featured readings by Joseph Lovejoy and Miss Peabody, songs by Methuen grange, followed by supper and toasts led by G. W. Trull. Henry Peabody and Calvin Richardson gave applauded addresses, with further remarks by Foster, George Crosby, Albert Trull, and Herbert Pillsbury. Henry M. Smith’s carriage axle broke on Central street but caused no damage.
In the police court this morning illiam Donahue known as Hopper was held on $1000 bonds for further examination Nov 25 after a vicious assault on Officer Daniel W. Cogger with a razor during an arrest on Lawrence Street. Six drunks were found guilty and fined nominal sums. John O’Hare Frank Coughlin and James McGinn, charged with breaking and entering and larceny, were placed on probation.
Thieves broke into Bernard Delaney's tailor shop on Midlesex Street last night stealing five overcoats, including one worth 45 dollars. Strout's market on Bridge Street was entered via a rear window and 25 pounds of beef were stolen, with the money drawer left untouched.
The New York Cloak and Suit Co shows Harvard colors in a large window. Crimson decorations and Harvard crimson electric lamps enhance the display of varied styles in the same color, creating a striking visual effect.
Mr. Adolph Pfeiffer will assume leadership of the Faulkner mills on November 15. He is an experienced supervisor who has worked with R. M. and Thomas Reynolds at Monson and has held positions with several prominent New York state concerns.
Three former Fall River city council members toured City Hall this forenoon led by a city messenger. They expressed pleasure with the building and the arrangement of department officers.
An old advertisement brands scrofula as foul blood and declares external treatments useless. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the only sure remedy to purge tainted blood. A Woodstock Vermont man testifies he was nearly cured after a year of eruptions on face chest and back.
A blaze yesterday afternoon consumed the Willow Dale pavilion and dance hall, along with the steamer Kitty B, though the Willow Dale steamship was saved. Insurance covers most losses, estimated at about 7500 dollars, with 3500 on buildings and no ins on furnishings. The blaze likely started from a chimney with preheated stoves causing a rapid interior inferno. A dozen or more hazards including exploding cartridges and naphtha barrels intensified the fire. recovery and rebuild plans are uncertain, likely not before spring. The venue dated back to 1857 with heirlooms and a 100-year-old clock among the losses.
At the Lowell Co operative bank semi annual meeting the third series of 3 shares has matured at 205.36 per share, totaling 6776.85 with 138 paid in each share. New series of 600 shares are nearly all sold awaiting JB. Treasurer George W Batchelder reports six month profits at 6 percent annual rate and the auction sale brought 5200 with higher demand possible. average rate 6.6 percent.
Long Appleton Manufacturing Company article sparks stockholder unrest amid claims of mismanagement and agitation for a new deal. Boston office blamed by disgruntled investors as agent Richardson resigns to take Clinton mill post with $8000 annual salary.
Insurers are advised to read notices from N. W. Norcross & Co. as City Hall relays gas pipes continue. Completion expected in about a week based on current progress shown in today’s paper.
Mr N N Osburn of Woodstock Michigan found relief from a troublesome backache after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. The remedy is praised for its rheumatism cures and is sold by Ellingwood Co at Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central streets.
The Republican city committee met to fix municipal primaries for November 29 with an 8 pm caucus and a following convention the next night. The process uses Australian ballots, with mayoral and purchasing agent nominations via plurality, and a 12-name aldermanic slate per ward. Fees: mayoral and purchasing agent $25, aldermen $10, councilmen and others $5.
A daughter born to Councilman Dunn and his wife Thaddeus. Cobb named justice of the peace and notary by Governor Walcott. Mrs. W A Bartlett travels to Chicago to visit home and friends. she and the children will be away several weeks.
Funeral services were held yesterday for Sadie V. Duff at the Gerrish avenue home with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Natalie Keep, four, died and was interred at home on Parkview avenue with neighbors sending condolences. Other services included Frank W. Hunt at Sacred Heart church with music by Miss Adelaide A. Sullivan, and an interment at St. Patrick's cemetery. Undertaker Savage, Weinbeck, and Rogers oversaw arrangements.
George W Parker died Thursday at age 70 after heart trouble. Born in Dracut in 1827, he lived in Lowell 60 years and worked in mills, mostly as a Boott second hand for 50 years. Survived by widow, sister in Worcester, six brothers in several states, and three children who died young. Funeral from Paige Street church tomorrow at 2 pm. Also notes death of Mary A Moran 21 and Mrs Julia Collins former Lowell resident with funeral from St Peter's church.
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