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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1899

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The Blossoms Of Love In Two Eyes Of Blue

A lyrical verse praising a queen with blue eyes and a small hand. The speaker cherishes a simple, faithful love despite worldly deceit, promising a humble feast at Love's table while true affection endures.

Fragmentary political musings on war and culture

The text offers assorted remarks on Philippines policy, Vermont events, song choices, Kruger in Dublin, impending war in Transvaal, Chicago speeches, Aguinaldo versus Williams, racing superstition, and yacht racing. It reads as a disparate editorial collage with no single, clear news event to anchor.

Kruger Dublin Transvaal

Man Accused of Bigamy Linked to Haas Case

A stranger at the police station alleges Joseph G. Haas, jailed on three counts of larceny, has two wives. He cites a Concord New Hampshire marriage to Gertrude Wiggin and hints at other affairs in New York and Philadelphia. Haas denies any second marriage. Elmer A. French says his daughter Elsie is Haas’s only wife. The informer invites Wiggin to the upcoming Thursday trial.

Joseph G. Haas Haas Gertrude Wiggin Concord N. H Boston New York Philadelphia Elmer A. French French Street Hans Mr. French Elsie Fitchburg Lawrence

Haas in Demand. Lawrence Police After Him for Alleged Larceny

Lawrence police inspectors received a letter from Inspector Sheehan requesting three counts of alleged larceny in the city. A warrant accompanies the request charging the prisoner with larceny in Lawrence.

Sheehan Lawrence Joseph G. Haas

Young girl murdered by farm hand near Douglas

Worcester October 9 Myrtia M Leonard adopted daughter of Gustave Dudley aged 14 was shot and killed near Douglas last night by Alexis Holdensworth 18 a farm hand employed by the father He aimed at tramps claiming he thought he was shooting at them Three shots ended the life as she walked home from church with another woman

Worcester Myrtia M. Leonard Gustave Dudley Douglas Alexis Holdensworth Holdensworth

McKinley Lays Corner Stone of New Federal Building

Chicago Oct 9 President McKinley formally laid the cornerstone of a magnificent new federal building amid a vast crowd and dignitaries from three governments. Vice President Mariscal Premier Laurier and others attended as officials praised Chicago’s greatness and looked to a bright future.

Chicago McKinley Federal Mariscal Mexico Laurier Canada Treasury Lyman J. Gage Frank W. Gunsaulus Smith Gage Wm. E. Mason Union League Club

Miners Rescued From Cape Nome Stranded for Hardship

The Townsend arrives in San Francisco with 70 miners rescued at Cape Nome after breakdowns from hunger and cold. The revenue cutter Bear saved 83 more, many with scurvy and some missing hands or feet due to frost.

San Francisco Townsend Cape Nome Bear

Floods After Rains Drown Forty in Naples and Destroy Factories

In Salerno province heavy rains caused floods. Naples reported forty deaths and several small villages saw factories wrecked. Troops were dispatched for relief efforts.

Naples London Salerno

Anarchy Threat Looms as South Africa Unrest Grows

London reports from Johannesburg dated October 9 that natives aided by the lawless element are getting beyond control, with anarchy threatened across the region.

South Africa London Johannesburg

Lipton Guests On Board The America In Boston Visit

Sir Thomas Lipton spent Sunday aboard the Yale schooner America as guest of Lieut Col Butler Ames in Boston. Aboard with him were Sir Henry Burdett, Rt Hon and Mrs Pirrie, Hon Charles Russell, Dr Mackie, J E B Young and Sailmaker Thomas Ratsey. They enjoyed sailing the Horseshoe under a reefed rig in a brisk breeze.

Boston Thomas Lipton America Butler Ames Errin Henry Burdette W. J. Pirrie Charles Russell Dr. Mackie J. EB. Young Thomas Raitsey Mr. Ratsey England

Sailmaker Ratsey’s Apprenticeships and the America Visit

The elder Ratsey pursued sail making as his forebears did and admired the America, commissioning a model that rests in the Ratsey office. At 2 o'clock the America anchored and Sir Thomas signaled his launch to the Wanda, remarking on the breeze after a race.

Ratsey Sir Thomas Wanda

Dewey Attends Church Service in Washington

Admiral Dewey visited St John s Episcopal church in Washington for a crown of victory prayer service conducted secretly by Rev Dr MecKay Smith. He avoided advance notice to deter crowds and spent the afternoon visiting officials before dining with old friends and planning departure to Vermont late tomorrow night with Lieutenants Brumby and Caldwell and his son.

Washington Admiral Dewey St. John’s Episcopal Church MecKay Smith Brumby Caldwell Admiral Vermont

Welcome Back Fr Gleason Receives Parish Reception

Rev. Daniel J. Gleason, formerly of this city and pastor of St. Mary’s Randolph, returned Saturday from Europe and was welcomed Sunday at Stetson hall. James H. Fardy led the program with songs as Peter B. Hand presented a purse of money. Gleason thanked parishioners and spoke of his travels, with short addresses by several nearby priests.

Daniel J. Gleason St. Mary's Church Randolph St. Patrick’s Church Stetson Hall James H. Fardy Peter B. Hand Board of Selectmen Fr. Greason Fr. Gleason T. B. Cuff Quincy David J. Herlihy Holbrook W. A. Keating Brockton James H. O'Neil Rockland

Lawrence Court Fines Lowell Drunks in County Case

In Lawrence court, Theresa McNulty and Fanny Smith of Lowell were fined a dollar each after a night out led to nondescript drunken behavior in the city. Wilfred Cote of Lowe's also fined a dollar for drunkenness, with officers reporting peculiar antics and an attempt to catch a sparrow before detention.

Theresa McNulty Fanny Smith Lowell Lawrence Linnehan Wilfred Cote Lowe's Hampshire Street Keleher Benoit Jack Oscar Kelleher

Roswell Boutwell Emerges as 7th District Central Hope

Fifteen names were added to the registration on Saturday afternoon and 29 in the evening. Roswell M Boutwell of ward 7 is named as a candidate for State central committee honors in the 7th district senatorial convention. He is described as the choice of many delegates.

State Central Committee Roswell M. Boutwell Ward 7

City Hall Notes and Meeting Announcements

The committee on streets holds a meeting tonight and a special common council session is set for tomorrow night. No new developments in the smallpox case. patient is well and the suspect shows no disease indications.

Committee On Streets Common Council

Review of The Finances of Our Wars by Lyman J. Gage

Frank Leslie Monthly notes the October issue begins a masterly review by Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage on finances of the Revolution, Continental paper currency, and the War of 1812. It will cover Mexican, Civil, and late Spanish American conflicts in a subsequent paper illustrated from official sources.

Frank Leslie Lyman J. Gage the Treasury Gage

Do Not Burn the Candle At Both Ends Ad

Advertisement for Hood’s Sarsaparilla claiming to restore vitality by enriching the blood. Warns against overwork and fatigue and presents the product as providing nerve and digestive strength through improved blood.

Jesus and His Mother Sermon at Kirk Street Church

Rev W A Bartlett preached on Jesus and His Mother at Kirk Street last night. The sermon explored Jesus’s growing independence from Mary, his public mission, and his first miracle turning water into wine at a wedding, showing loyalty to his mother while accepting his divine role. It highlighted Mary’s role, Jesus’s humanity, and the sacredness of a home transformed when Jesus is present.

W. A. Bartlett Kirk Street Jesus Mary Joseph Holy Ghost Nazareth Messiah God John the Baptist Desert John Firs Bethlehem

Women Preachng Debate at Branch Street Tabernacle

Rally Day observations at Branch Street Tabernacle feature Rev. Asa Reed Dilts discussing women in church leadership. He cites scriptural texts from Timothy and Corinthians, notes traditions restricting women, contrasts with global female roles, and argues about head coverings in prayer and prophecy.

Asa Reed Dilts Branch Street Tabernacle China India Siam Assemblies of God Timothy Paul Peter

Settlement Reached in Lowell Gage Case for 30000

The jury accepted a settlement in three linked Pawtucket street takings, Daniel Gage receiving 27000 with interest, plus 2000 and 1000 in the other two cases, totaling 30000 with interest. A separate Boston paving suit involving J. Holland proceeded after.

Remarkable case of bricklayer Slavin at St John’s hospital

Michael Slavin fell 27 feet at Pilling’s shoe factory and survived a broken back after a long, urgent fight. Doctors reported initial near-fatal prognosis, but progress today shows regained sensation in the feet and improving condition after an operation. Courage and patience of the patient and hospital staff are noted.

Michael Slavin Pilling’s St. John’s Hospital Slavin St. John's Hospital Mr. Slavin

Ambulance Calls Three Times in Two Hours

Ambulance crews were called out three times in under two hours. At 2.25 p.m. Frank Perron of 2 Hamel Place slipped and fractured ribs while working on a Middlesex mills stage and was taken to the Corporation hospital then home. At 8.40 p.m. Joseph Battlesby of 54 Church Street was found badly hurt after being knocked off his bicycle near Princeton Street by two dogs, causing a fall and injuries.

St. John's Hospital Fletcher and Dutton Streets A& Man J. F. M. Lyons Boston Richardson Hotel The Boston Globe Frank Perron Hamel Place Middlesex Mills Corporation Hospital Princeton Street Joseph Battlesby Church Street

The Monday Drunks Court Session Fines and Delays

A morning court processed a large drunk docket with 21 defendants. Fines of five dollars were imposed on Annie Holland and others. several defendants paid taxes or were continued until Thursday. Notable outcomes include James McCartney to six months jail for eleven prior drunken incidents and Jeremiah Harnoes in for alleged larceny, with further hold and continuances in several cases.

Annie Holland Andrew Chester Terrence Leonard James Fitzpatrick Peter Ducharme Michael Fox Margaret Rollins Patrick Flanery Joseph Durb Alfred E. Dew Billerica Peter F. Gilbride James McNulty Mary EB. Fay John J. Clancy Alexander Marion James Welch Margaret Cavanaugh Patrick H. Callahen Patrick Owens James McCartney McKenzie Jeremiah Harnoes Edward W. Jewett Royal S. Whitney Jewett Daniel P. Gallagher Navy

Street car fuse causes smoke and stampede

A Westford street car had its fuse burn out this morning filling the car with smoke and prompting a general passenger stampede for the door. No injuries were reported and the car was repaired and continued on its line. Earlier, the axle of a Lowell, Lawrence and Haverhill car broke on the Central bridge delaying traffic for a while.

Westford Lowell, Lawrence & Haverhill Central Bridge

Home Again Reverend Michael O'Brien Returns From Ireland

Rev. Michael O'Brien of St Patrick's Church returned Sunday morning from a vacation in Ireland. He spent the summer with friends and enjoyed good health most days, but the return voyage fatigued him and he has not yet recuperated enough to be out.

Michael O’brien P. R St. Patrick’s Church Ireland

Liquor Seized at Home on Baldwin Street

Liquor Inspector Donaldson with Officers Maher and Duncan visited John W Woods at 112 Baldwin Street yesterday and seized a quantity of whiskey and lager found there.

Donaldson Maher and Duncan John W. Woods Baldwin Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nota Bene Philippines Columbia Ocean Aguinaldo George Fred Williams Mike O’rooney Ally Sloper Middlenex Street Mutual Company the Provident Life and Trust Co Robert F. Marden Courier-Citizen Building President McKinley Sir Thomas Lipton Col. Butler Ames Dewey Crown of Victory Lawrence Court Esex County Local Politics City Hall Notes Rev. W. A. Bartlett E. J. Medina Merrimcak Street Merrimace Street Cor. Worthen Miss Coutu Missutu Daniel Gage Westford Street Scales Lawrence Tord McVey Dunbar Holland Globe Lyons Insurance Department Yarmouth Nova Scotia Hadley Home Again Paris Merrimack
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