11 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1899
Page
1
A brief poem excerpt from In Memoriam contrasts a peaceful, pure heart with a heart filled with dirt and doubt. It imagines spirits of the dead as silent observers at the gates, while a tranquil memory and conscience rest. The speaker notes only a troubled, jarred household can awaken the departed.
Despatches hint at multiple disputes beyond the boundary issue. Boston reels between constitutional authority and naval power as city officials advance civic projects. Reports confirm no race has occurred yet. The aldermen approve a new telephone transmitter. The American Schwan makes steady progress in the Philippines on land and sea.
A collection of humorous exchanges and quips from various sources. Notes reference Jones retirement and Ward Heel amid political bribery rumors. A grandfather tells a biblical joke about Noah and his sons with a child’s punning misinterpretation.
Boston news notes John R. Murphy resigns as water commissioner and plans a Democratic mayoral campaign. Lynn school board votes not to close Oct 20 for Essex County Teachers Association session in Haverhill. Cambridge council orders courtesy to Admiral Dewey and grants a half holiday. Salem council elects Albert W. Holmes auditor after Nichols death. Water board investigation referred to city solicitor.
J M Skerry a 26 year old yard brakeman for the Boston and Maine Railroad in Manchester New Hampshire was instantly killed Tuesday morning when a locomotive backing onto him. His parents reside in Canada. A Long Beach cottage break in East Rochester York was discovered Tuesday with contents heavily ransacked and missing items not yet stated. A report from Mombasa Zanzibar claims Dr Coll a noted German traveler was killed near Lake Rudolph by a rhinoceros.
Reports from London dated October 11 claim that corroborated dispatches from several South African points indicate the Boers have already crossed the border rather than wait for the ultimatum deadline.
In Volksrust Transvaal on Oct 11 the entire first draft of Transvaal and Free State Boers is mobilized. The Laager shifted for better grazing and strategical positions on the border have been inspected.
The British cruiser Powerful under Capt Lambton reached Cape Town with 500 infantry aboard amid intense excitement. Reports from Pietermaritzburg say invaders entered the Candy Cleugh pass in Natal, 37 miles southwest of Newcastle, fueling eastern front tension.
German detachment with 500 Burghers positions a big gun on the Free State Natal border near Wakkerstrom to aid operations. President Kruger addresses Burghers going to the front, urging reliance on God who directs every bullet.
San Francisco and De Malabon Oct 11. Schwan's column faced a muddy march as insurgents retreated two miles after a reconnoitering skirmish. Many Filipino dead lay in fields while the Americans suffered one officer and seven men wounded amid gunfire from native huts.
Lawrence October 11 The Boston and Maine annual meeting ratified the lease of three lines Ports mouth and Dover Portland Saco and Portsmouth and Portland and Rochester. President Tuttle denied rumors of deals with other corporations to control the Boston and Maine.
Topeka and towns statewide erupt in joy as news arrives that Funston and the Twentieth Kansas have reached San Francisco. Whistles shrieked and bells rang out in celebration amid scenes of wild enthusiasm.
Chicago on October 11 announces the fall festival will become a yearly event with closing tonight and an elaborate agricultural display planned as a feature for the future.
President-elect Arthur T. Hadley plans to wear Harvard colors at his Yale inauguration. An exchange with Charles W. Eliot at Miss Caroline Hazard’s Wellesley ceremony reveals Eliot was enrolled as a “son of old Yale,” prompting Hadley to joke about Yale affiliation.
President Eliot and President Hadley negotiate over hood colors at inauguration. Eliot jokes he will wear Yale blue if Hadley wears Harvard crimson, agreeing that Hadley will be installed as Yale’s president while Eliot congratulates him as Harvard’s leader.
Gen. Schwans column advances from Noveleta toward San Francisco de Malabon with support from the navy. The force includes the 18th infantry, part of the 14th, cavalry, Capt. Riley's battery, and Lowe's scouts. Little resistance meets the march, Rosario provisions flow, and 5000 Filipinos allegedly defend the Malabon stronghold as U S gunboats pursueriver operations to raise the sunken Spanish gun boat Ayat.
Michael Slavin, who suffered a back fracture from a ladder fall last week, died at 12:45 PM at St. John's Hospital. His condition had surprised doctors for about 12 hours and was thought to improve, but an unfavorable change at 2:00 AM led to unconsciousness at 6:00 AM and death was imminent.
Frank J. Wells of East Cambridge a brakeman on the Boston and Concord line was injured in fog while placing a signaling torpedo for an approaching train. The blast splinters struck his right leg. he was treated at St John's hospital and then returned home to Cambridge.
Lynn October 10 George F Harwood of Lynn secured the fifth councillor Republican convention nomination. Earlier a poor looking elderly man halted a runaway horse belonging to Conners Brothers on Gorham Street. the driver paid him one dollar after an electric car frightened the horse.
Police press on with interviews as clues remain scarce in the murder of a woman. Authorities questioned husband Peter Boyd and his father, plus Patrick Whalen, whose movements through Paige and Bridge streets are described. Whalen recalled walking with the victim toward Maiden Lane and Market Street before returning home, noting she prepared soup and ate with him.
Officer Ganley appeared before Judge Hadley and was released after questioning. Supt. Davis said the police seek the fourth man who escorted the woman and vanished, hoping he will come forward with information to aid the case. Arrangements for the funeral are under way with services likely this afternoon and burial at Edson cemetery. delay hinges only on a brother from Lawrence.
Peter Boyd of 297 Dutton Street identified the murdered woman as his wife Frances Smith Boyd at the morgue after viewing the body. He recounted their last movements, her drinking, and said she did not work since May, noting an open watch from the crime report could not have come from her.
A burglar broke into Mrs Mary H Knowles's bedroom in the early hours, inflicting wounds on her temple and forehead. She grappled with the intruder but he escaped through a front window. Deputy W B Moffatt described a bloody scene and noted no clues yet. Mrs Knowles, 54, is recovering with medical care.
The Ladies of Charity of St Johns hospital will hold their annual meeting tomorrow evening at 7 30. A large attendance is desired.
In a morning court four drunks appeared. Benjamin Bernstein was found guilty of fraudulently removing property and fined $20 after a trial in which he disputed a $17.50 claim. Bernstein appealed and was held for the superior court in $200. Other defendants faced various continuances and charges.
Judge Lilley presided as William E. Livingston seeks damages for land taken to widen Princeton street. Witness Conanton estimated a damage of 6892.95 dollars and a one percent land loss, plus neighborhood decline. Potter offered a contrary view noting limited recent land sales and potential nearby benefits. Hearing adjourned to Wednesday at 9:30.
A runaway horse owned by J. N. Lamont struck a team carrying Mrs. F. H. Drew Mrs. F. M. Beede and W. H. Drew near School and Westford R Streets Tuesday night. Mrs. Drew was thrown from the carriage and suffered a dislocated left elbow. The others escaped injury.
A traditional sales pitch touts value over flashy headlines and full page spreads. The Merrimack Derby hat at $2 claims higher quality versus rivals under $3, noting rising sales each season as proof the public accepts its claim after trial. It frames savings as a shared opportunity for customers.
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