06 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1899
Page
1
A child’s light verse recalls mornings with a father who makes the fire. The household tilts with his stern mood, as he shouts and scatters ashes, breaking the coffee pot. The speaker notes that even greater woes come when mother is away or ill, all in a humorous, period voice from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The convention selects Crane as the party candidate for the State House amid chants about progress and reform. A Boston broker Lawson is noted for copper expertise, while critics argue that electric and auto cars promise better public service. Bates is dismissed as an option for Commonwealth voters.
A Chicago Record excerpt humorously contrasts noblemen in disguise with tramps and a match between a poem loving suitor and a gray haired spectacled woman. A light aside ends with a cheeky domestic quip about copper coins.
Fall rains and slush ruin carpets and paint. stair oil cloths protect and simplify cleaning. New lot, 15 and 18 inch widths, best grade priced at 7 and 10 cents a yard, claimed worth three times its cost for stair and hall carpet protection. Basement. A. G. Pollard & Co. Buckwheat cakes for breakfast soon an inducement to early rising.
The piece weighs two sides of the insurance question from a historical viewpoint. It notes the Provident Life and Trust Co. as a leading organization with agent Robert F. Morden in room 38 of the Courier-Citizen Building.
Boston October 6 delegates at the Republican State convention in Music Hall elected Melvin O. Adams permanent chairman. Col A. H. Goetting presided as chairman and George P. Lawrence nominated Murray Crane for governor while Gen Curtis Guild named John L. Bates for lieutenant governor. The platform denounces trusts and monopoly, praises McKinley era fiscal policy, and calls for gold standard, stronger tariffs, naval expansion, civil service reform, and stricter naturalization laws.
A Massachusetts Republican gathering praises the party’s long record in the historic hall and urges strong turnout on November 7 to elect the next Governor and choose allied leaders for the Commonwealth. The address notes this will be the last convention in the hall slated for demolition, while emphasizing honor and standard of Republicanism.
Gen Guild extols Republican unity and principles over personal gain and urges loyal support for John J Bates of Boston as the party’s nominee for Lieutenant Governor. He recalls past battles within the party, defends candidates, and calls for acclamation at the convention.
At the annual convention the Republican delegates celebrate the party’s return to power in all federal branches and credit two years of governance with transforming social and business conditions. They affirm adherence to the principles that inspired the party.
The passage condemns lynching of colored citizens in other states and reaffirms support for legislation securing equal protection for life and property regardless of race or color. It credits Governor Roger Wolcott and his officials for maintaining state administration on a high plane and advancing resource development and people’s conditions.
London reports reliable South African intelligence signaling a prolonged stalemate as both sides differ on launching an attack. The delay favors renewed negotiations and today signals British willingness to persist with diplomacy.
The forecast from Oct 6 says the wind at Sandy Hook is 25 mph and climbing, with thick fog and heavy rain. Weather suggests a spanking breeze tomorrow as yachts prepare for the first race amid expected strong winds after today’s conditions.
Chicago reports nine months of 2700 miles of new rail laid but scarce labor and rails delay work. Projected annual total seen at 4000 miles. Indications from Boston forecast rain for tonight and Saturday with northeast winds increasing.
The Navy Department ordered ships to Manila including the New Orleans Nash ville and Badger with cautious revisions removing two gunboats from earlier plans. Brooklyn will reroute to New York, Nash ville heads via Suez within 24 hours, and Badger proceeds to the Philippines. Bancroft yet to be ordered.
Public notices Hood's Sarsaparilla asserts its cures for scrofula salt rheum dyspepsia catarrh rheumatism and other blood diseases. Thousands testify to remarkable results, with dramatic claims about health restoration and vitality.
After a 24 hour chase John Fitzgerald is found and quarantined as a mild varioloid case linked to John Earl. The board orders immediate vaccination for residents and workers at Appleton street boarding houses and the Hamilton mill napping room. Authorities burn contaminated items and monitor all known contacts as they work toward containment.
Four drunks faced the police court this morning with varied outcomes. Peter Deolet, a first offender, fined $5. Patrick McLaughlin and Lizzie Burke, second offenders, fined $6 each. George Mason pleaded guilty on two counts, fined $3 for drunkenness and $15 for assault, held in $100 to keep the peace for six months.
Massachusetts State conference of the D A R gathered yesterday in Hingham in the old meeting house of 1681. Miss L W Daggett of Boston presided as state regent, with Governor Wolcott Miss Alice Morse Earle Gen Francis H Appleton and Gen W W Blackman among afternoon speakers. Attendees praised preservation work by Old Colony chapter and Molly Varnum chapter Lowell sent many members and the event featured notable literary and musical exercises.
Mr and Mrs H R Nixon of Broadway entertained Miss Mabel Palmer for her fourteenth birthday. Guests brought many pretty presents. Refreshments were served and all had a delightful time. BIRTHS. Dempsey in this city October 4 to Mr and Mrs George C Demperey a daughter.
From summer to winter is a long step and proper clothing eases the change. The ad promotes natural wool and camel hair underwear as a cost effective way to stay warm and avoid illness or doctor bills.
A brisk description praises a garment priced at a dollar featuring a judicious 15 percent cotton blend that resists shrinking and extends wear. Sizes reportedly go up to 50, encouraging a timely wardrobe update.
In the Twenty-Sixth District Democratic convention at party headquarters delegates were seated and Mansfield renominated by acclamation. Barry and McCarthy won the nominating ballots after a contested vote tally, with recounts correcting earlier tallies showing Barry at 23 votes. District committee members were chosen as Dawson Connors Doherty Earle.
A near full delegation from Lowell Republicans travels to the Massachusetts State convention in Boston. Lowell Democrats are not expected at their county convention in Union Hall Framingham tomorrow afternoon. Local interest in nominations is minimal as they are seen as mere form. The Democratic councillor convention is set for tomorrow at 2.30 PM at Democratic headquarters. Marcellus H. Fletcher is reportedly slated for nomination.
Secretary Courtney was called to a case of lead poisoning at Lowell Hospital. Dr. Brunelle reported Andrew Crowellsky, a recent immigrant who had lived in Pennsylvania before moving to Lowell six months ago to work in the Middlesex picker room. He showed the blue line on the gums, wrist paralysis, and constipation with colic. the patient was removed to the hospital.
The North Chelmsford school dome nears completion with an American flag atop it, signaling patriotism. The North Chelmsford Debating Society plans its first winter meeting on Monday Oct 9 in the Second Congregational vestry, and expects many new members. St Johns F A Society appoints Crowley OConnell and Leak as aids to Chief Marshal Boyle for a grand temperance meeting in Lowell Saturday. Chief Marshal Barrett and aids McCluskey and Onnolly will lead the temperance event duties.
West Chelmsford hosts a Saturday debate on the merit of electing Massachusetts legislators for two consecutive terms. The event, timed with caucuses, also features a literary entertainment and a call to protest monopolies in legislative experience.
A respected young man from a prominent family is accused of stealing a rooster from a poor woman. The Billerica Historical Society will conduct a full investigation and a public trial in the town hall on Wednesday evening, December 18, with eminent Worcester lawyers defending both sides. The case draws wide town interest as citizens fear a stain on Billerica’s name and await outcome.
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