28 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1899
Page
1
A fragment from Frank L. Stanton printed in the Atlanta Constitution restates longing for a loved one. A narrator endures loneliness as the room, woods, and birds echo absence while awaiting homecoming. The piece reads as sheet music lyric with emotional refrain Jes’ a-wearyin’ for you.
A stream of brief observations touches on Cornelius Vanderbilt's ample inheritance from his brother and his father's will, stock notes described as copper colored, cider turning with age, wills contested by heirs, Carlisle and Harvard major league matchups, Ladysmith in South Africa near battle, agriculture fairs, and the future as a pretty girl.
A curious compilation notes milk as a petroleum extinguisher due to oil emulsion, Egyptian gold rings still used in Africa, a 240 geared bicycle for Paris, a 240 mph linked two sprockets detail, aluminium cable saving $3500 over copper, a funeral train for Bro. Jacob Murphy at Billerica Centre, and a critique urging the Young Women's Christian Association to adopt male-like enthusiasm.
An advertisement from Robert F. Marden, agent at the Courier-Citizen Building, cites a proverb about wisdom and preparedness. It argues Provident Life and Trust Co. protects families from want, urging rich to secure wealth with a policy and poor to invest small sums for large returns.
Chicago date Oct 28 Tribune correspondent Richard H Little reports from Manila dated Sept 14 that American forces held Luzon at 111 square miles, while Insurgents control ports in Mindanao rich in minerals and lacking troops. Insurgents disrupt rail lines outside Manila and possess ships from Hong Kong, Japan, and Central America. United States seeks rails ties light draft boats for rivers and lakes.
Detachments of the Sixth Infantry have chased and disposed of bands of bandits on Negros Island. Capt. Symonds struck Tulisaes near San Carlos while Capt. Evans’s force killed 10, wounded many, and captured 20. Also, forecasts for Massachusetts predict rain tonight and Sunday with cooler southeast winds.
Milwaukee Wis Oct 27 A fire destroyed the Wisconsin Milling company plant along with a four story brick corn mill and a seven story elevator owned by the Pabst Brewing company The total loss figure was not yet fixed with the Wisconsin Milling plant insured for 354 100 and the corn mill and elevator at 100 000 each A Pabst representative said the milling property loss would reach 160 000 in total
Washington Oct 27 Messrs Denby and Worcester of the Philippine commission conferred nearly two hours with Assistant Secretary Hill. Schurman head of the commission has been heard from in New York and is expected to be heard from soon to permit the body to meet at the state house next week.
In a stormy meeting the Third Baptist Church of Springfield voted 30 to 17 for Rev. W R Boone to resign, to take effect by January 1. A separate Boston death report notes Michael Dowling, 63 Cedar Street, died after a fall fracturing his skull. Somerville residents witnessed a two year old deer run through streets from Cambridge, escaping captivity on Lime Street before being recaptured near B M tracks.
Nine drunks appeared before Police Court Hadley. John H Fagan John Leach and Martin J Curtin were fined five dollars each. James F Murphy and Mary Coggins second offenders were fined six dollars each. Patrick Cotter pleaded guilty and was continued to Monday. Peter J Costello given third offense and sent to the State farm. William L Ferris discharged from superior court earlier and before Judge Hadley for drunkenness with case continued to Tuesday. Joseph Benson placed on six months probation for common drunkenness. John M Cartwright found not guilty of larceny of a gas stove. John and Lizzie B Marston liquor case continued to Nov 4. Christos Astinomos sale of liquor continued to Nov 4. William H Eastman died at 84 in Lisbon.
John J. O'Brien of Fay Street was fatally injured in an elevator accident at the Bleachery where two coworkers Alexander McCloughry and Richard Goggin narrowly escaped serious harm. O'Brien, about 88, died from a crushed skull at St John's hospital after the fell from the elevator pit to the ground floor.
Mrs. Zebina Blanchette, 42, wife of Napoleon Blanchette of 8% Decatur Street, suffered fatal burns while using kerosene to cook. Her clothing ignited and she ran three flights to Decatur Street as bystander Dr. Lamoureux, aided by another man, extinguished the flames. The doctor tended her at home until noon but there was no hope of recovery. Fire alarm at 11:47 reported, but the blaze remained contained. The cause is believed to involve kerosene-saturated clothing and careless handling near the stove.
Beginning Monday October 30 cars on the Lowell and Nashua line run hourly for five days each week. Saturday afternoon and Sunday service revert to half hour intervals. An extra Nesmith line car will operate from Merrimack Street depot to Sherman Street between 5 and 7 pm starting Monday.
Sessions of the state Y M C A convention opened with a 2 PM praise service at St Pauls church. Anthony Comstock of New York spoke on The Corruptors of Our Youth, describing international efforts to curb vice and detailing seizures and investigations. Other speakers urged enthusiasm, Bible study, personal work, and religious meetings within the association, followed by committee assignments and evening union services.
The piece argues that ill gains harm the body and contrasts financial overdraw with physical health. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood-building banker and claims Hood's Pills cure liver issues, presenting a marketable tonic and laxative combo as the safe, wholesome remedy.
A concise real estate notice seeks inquiries about a well furnished house. Inquiries directed to A. W. Dows at 458 Highland Street are requested.
The third day of the Young Men's Christian Association convention opened at St Pauls Church with an men-only session where Anthony Comstock spoke on issues facing young men. Rev R A Torrey led a lengthy Bible study and discussed deacons who have reformed, illustrating personal change and challenges. George B Hodges outlined the educational aims of the association, emphasizing the development of intelligent Christian manhood, broad educational programs, and the city’s betterment through educated citizens. The talk stressed coordination, unity, and the need for financial support beyond mere class work.
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