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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1900
Page
5
Stock market hovered near the open with broad lists and some profit taking. Copper stocks led demand while insiders absorbed offerings as traders warned of higher risks in a firmer range. Rumors of pools and control shifts in Manhattan and Met Traction circulated among dealers.
The October Episcopalian club dinner at the Brunswick in Boston featured Rev Dr Chambre opposing any church stage alliance under current conditions. E. Bentley of New York argued for stage engagement by the church, while Malcolm Ticknor and William F. Owen offered counterpoints on blending art with faith. About 130 attended as Henry M. Bigelow presided. letters from Willie Winter and Roland Reed were read.
The speaker calls for Christian statesmen in America and a reform of journalism to reflect temperance, patriotism, and family life. He cites Kansas laws against alcohol, urges homes with family worship, and condemns liquor ads in papers while advocating a pure church and citizenry. He adds practical notes on money and home life before taking questions.
A neighbor describes Peter Boyd as a reclusive drinker who spoke little to others and warned of self harm. The body found in nearby woods follows his wife’s murder in 1899, with the case unresolved and Boyd later seen intoxicated on Prescott street.
Peter Eliopulos and James Tsaruheas pleaded guilty to assault and battery in probation. Michael J. Graney received two months for assault and battery and drunkenness. Dennis J. Ring faced trial for assault and battery on Frank Beauchage. Ring and Beauchage are rival piano men. Ring fined $4, appealed. defense by Wm A. Hogan. Beauchage, Ring, Miss Jean, John M. Ryan and Chas. Quebec testified. Ring claimed self defense. Judge Sherman charged the jury, which retired at 12.20. Connors pled guilty to breaking and entering. sentence deferred. Two cases involve Melrose and Dracut. Moulton liquor selling case placed on file. Court adjourned to 2 p m. Noon recess yielded not guilty verdict in Ring case.
Money flowing to the city treasury as receipts for Monday reached 42300 dollars. Interest today is about one cent on twenty, with the rate rising daily. Both branches of the city council convene tonight. Councilman Markham proposes a joint special committee of three common council members and two aldermen to investigate and oversee the street and sewer departments from January 1, 1898 to today.
Ruth Hobbs, 10 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Hobbs of 14 Floral Avenue Newton Highlands, fell into a kitchen tub and drowned Monday afternoon. A home wedding followed Thursday October 18 at Mr E H Adams Jamaica Plain as his daughter Etta May wed George C Russell formerly of Ayer in a ceremony by Rev Joseph Barry. The couple reside at 188 Chestnut Avenue Jamaica Plain and received many useful and ornamental presents.
Last Sunday the village church hosted Old Folks Day inviting residents over seventy. About twenty attended, six over eighty, with the oldest at eighty-six. Autumn decorations, a twenty-five voice children's choir, a sermon by Rev. W. W. Guth on The Crowned Life, and songs by Miss Mary Moore marked the event.
In Wakefield on Monday evening Miss Ethel H. Perley daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Perley of 9 Richardson Avenue and Mr Selden W Tyler of Lynn were married at the bride’s parents home. About 150 guests attended the ceremony performed by Rev A P Davis of the Congregational church. The bride wore ivory liberty satin with renaissance lace and was given in marriage by her father. Attendant was Miss Alice C Perley maid of honor in white organdie over blue silk. Best man was Samuel P White with ushers Theodore Eaton and Hartley W Thayer. A reception followed and Mr and Mrs Tyler will reside in Lynn at 50 Baltimore Street.
The Haverhill Gazette argues the suffering falls on investors in stock rather than workers. Honest capital cuts costs and lowers prices while dishonest capitalization fuels monopolies. When promoters merge varied concerns for personal gain, stock must pay high dividends, driving prices up and stifling competition until a monopoly forms and collapses under its weight. Legislation can help, but market forces and sound policy are essential.
Joseph Christie of Varnum block Centralville fell into a coal hole on the Boott this morning and suffered internal injuries. taken to Lowell hospital. James Benois injured his foot at Tremont & Suffolk. dressing at Lowell hospital. William N. Goodell, ill with appendicitis, underwent operation Monday and today is improving with hopeful signs.
Funeral notices report the late Kate Halpin buried in Catholic cemetery after a 9 am Immaculate Conception church service. Mary A. Sweeney and Marie Anna Christau also buried in Catholic cemeteries with services at homes or St. Jean Baptiste church. Other notices include Ina M. Pinder and several infant and elderly deaths with local undertakers named.
Judge Hadley presided as numerous offenders appeared in police court. Owen Fahey was placed on probation, Bernard Henry and James Cunningham paid six dollars to leave, Daniel Murphy fined ten. John Flynn must pay twelve or face two months in jail. Henry Arsenault paid a milk law fine, John Reagan and James Tully faced smaller penalties, with several cases continued.
Prohibition candidates Woolley for President and Metcalf for Vice President along with other speakers will arrive by special train at Merrimack Street Station on Wednesday October 24 at 3 p m and address from City Hall steps.
The Courier-Citizen office offers translucent cel luloid pictures of President McKinley for window display. At 15 cents each, the well colored portrait features an ornamental patriotic frame and is ideal for stores offices or homes. Supplies are limited and an early visit is advised.
A reporter and artist explore a basement in Chinatown with a jovial officer. The artist sketches a sleeping Chinaman while a fat spectacled man comments with delighted laughter. The scene ends with the artist storming out as a boy asks if police stopped bunko steering.
A quip contrasts lifelong confinement in an asylum for the mind with a three month gas confinement in a barn. It suggests Sawyer Carriage Co offers carriage confinement and accompanying insurance as a workaround to perceived folly.
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