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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1899
Page
1
A Rudyard Kipling poem recounts the widow at Windsor and the British empire. It laments war and imperial ventures with stark imagery of soldiers, stores, ships, and guns across lands from pole to tropics.
The text comments on the new governor as a prudent businessman likely to limit lengthy Crane style bills. It notes attitudes toward openness in dealings, a possible grass plot fronting a house, and mentions Admiral Dewey’s belief in Hazen. It also references George Fred Williams’s stance on trusts and some doubt about public trust, plus a literary suggestion about a winter play.
John J. Albright of Buffalo donated a collection of rare palms and tropical plants valued at 40000 dollars along with two fine conservatories. The steel and glass buildings are designed to be dismantled and reassembled in the botanic garden.
A humorous quip from readers sketches the old newspaper custom of using we in editorials. A managing editor explains the tradition dates from early married editors, while a notary and witness exchange light dialogue about truth and talkativeness.
A brief feature extols the Provident Life and Trust Co. of Philadelphia as a highly respected firm. It credits integrity, generosity, and conservatism, notes strong Quaker management, and states that women and men are insured equally and that rich and poor receive equal treatment. Robert F. Marcen, Agent, Courier-Citizen Building.
Despatches from Gen White report Royal Irish Fusileers Tenth battery and Gloucester regiment surrounded by Boers at Ladysmith. Casualties unknown. many officers and men wounded. British retire to trenches as heavy guns ship from Durban. Reports note 2000 troops in White's left flank and eight guns captured amid a disastrous setback.
Morning Citizen piece lauds Hanson as a loyal Democrat and war veteran, detailing his rise from Canadian-born immigrant to Lowell business owner and public servant. It highlights his tenure as street superintendent where he defended worker pay, protected families in layoffs, and earned respect from laborers, plus his civic involvement as Mason, Odd Fellow, Knight of Pythias, and Wik.
New York Oct 31. The administration building at Sing Sing prison, built by convict labor under Sage, described as the handsomest of the kind in the country, was half destroyed at 2 this morning with a loss of 50000 dollars uninsured. The fire started in a bakery. The brick four story building was 600 feet long.
Philadelphia dated report states the ferry Chicago was struck by the steamship City of Augusta after midnight on the Savannah line. John Bryson a truckman drowned and Fireman Veroom is missing. Six freight teams aboard the boat carried $8000 in silver bars.
Albany Oct 31 Governor Roosevelt was served with twenty counts against New York County District Attorney Asa Bird Gardiner. The charges accuse him of incompetency wrongful acts neglect of duty and general inefficiency.
Gen Otis announces the death of Captain Charles French of the 36th Infantry. He was wounded in yesterday's fighting at Florida Blanca and died from shock after the amputation of a leg below the knee.
Montreal, Oct 31. The Webster house fire this morning destroyed the Webster hotel and several lives were lost. Three bodies were recovered with one identified as a scrub woman.
Wireless telegraphy reports a successful message between the battleships New York and Massachusetts, 35 miles apart, with a fresh wind noted. Vice President Hobart remains critically ill and is not expected to survive beyond two days. The President and cabinet leave for Richmond to attend the launching of torpedo boat Shubrick, with Mrs McKinley not accompanying. Frank P Parks of Kittery Me is sentenced to life for the murder of Mary Talon last January. A northeast hurricane is forecast to reach New England tonight.
In Hancock on October 31, George Herman, a married farm hand, shot and killed Mrs. Rhoda Norton, 40, and her daughter Eliza Jane Norton, 20, at a farmhouse. He then shot himself in the head, attempting suicide. the crime was discovered this morning.
Partisan spirit runs high as General Apathy is rejected by Lowell Republicans. Plans show a series of rallies and political events: Wednesday night at Old Highland hall ward 3, Thursday night at Mission church Tanner and Lincoln wards 8, Friday night two back-to-back sessions: Ward 4 Republican club rooms Central street near Gorham and Day workers at Centralville lodge Odd Fellows Bridge street near Seconds.
Senatorial candidate Hanson and representative candidates McKinley of ward 7 and Robbins of Chelmsford joined Representative Watson of ward 8 on a trip to Chelmsford yesterday at his suggestion. The group aimed to smooth divisions within the 25th district as General Court campaigns continue.
A district tour across towns and wards in the 25th district conveyed assurances that supporters of all candidates would stand together or fall with each other. The message urged unity among friends in every locality as the campaign progressed.
A Republican city committee held a last night session at its headquarters to plan the State election. General Court nominees reviewed the situation and pledged full party effort. Ward chairmen outlined routine work and needs, urging unity and cooperation among nominees and supporters.
Washington club members gathered in Bay State hall on Monday evening to boost Representative Richard Dobbins who presided as club president. The rally endorsed the entire Republican ticket with speakers including John C. Wilson Stephen B. Puffer John Stratton Charles H. Varnum John Wiley William C. Boles Fred Humphries George McElroy William L. Dickey and Dr Waller. A rally will be held each Monday until the campaign ends.
Helen Dale a 15 year old idle and vicious child was brought to police court on a complaint by Agent Richardson of the Humane Society. She has been truant for days and accused of disturbing religious meetings taking a $5 bill from a real estate dealer and pilfering $8 from a money drawer at Peeron’s Truly Stop. She misled people by claiming her parents were dead for a funeral and insurance issue, a tale investigated after her brother was found on the steps of their home.
The People's Club announces the women's branch will begin classes Wednesday night in the Swan building with elevator access. High interest has led to many applicants. those wishing to attend should procure tickets soon as the classes offer careful instruction in all branches of needlework at a nominal cost.
Charles F. Kidder, clerk of the public buildings department, states that higher prices for steam fittings lumber and other materials over the past year will add about $10 000 to the cost of rebuilding Huntington Hall. He notes the project could have been completed within the previous appropriation but cannot today.
Seven individuals appeared before the Hadley police court for various offenses. Joseph Meson received five months in the workhouse after his wife testified to ongoing troubles and threats. Others faced fines or jail terms for larceny, drunkenness, illegal liquor, assault, and robbery with several matters continued to Friday or pending dates.
Michael Sweeney a forty year Dracut resident died at his Pleasant and Riverside home after two months illness. A Civil War veteran he enlisted December 6 1861 in Company F 31st Massachusetts and was discharged July 5 1866 after almost five years service. He witnessed Dracut grow from wilderness to a thriving town and was highly respected by all who knew him.
At the annual meeting held Monday evening the society elected officers including Miss M. Fdlon as president Mrs. Chambre as vice president Miss Carrie D. Gilman as secretary and Miss Walker as treasurer An executive committee was appointed.
In a busy session Judge Bond presided as William F. McBride was found guilty of vagabondage after a lengthy trial. The day also featured larceny from a building and receiving stolen property charges against Harvey, Briggs, and Frederick Phillips, with testimony from Hodgdon Brothers and a pawnbroker. Sentences included a year for Aloupis and partial penalties for others, while McBride faced a potential new trial motion and debates over his employment evidence.
The body of 22 year old James T. Quinn was found on Boston & Maine tracks near Middlesex street depot. Police suspect accidental death from a misstep or fall while alighting a moving train. Quinn, a machinist, lived with his aunt at 34 Fayette street and had a day off from Lowell Machine Shop. He was active in local clubs and had planned a Boston trip to pay union dues. He leaves a sister, two aunts, and an uncle among other relatives.
Two notable deaths reported. Alice, daughter of Rear Admiral Bexnap and wife of Dr. Baitles U S N retired, died of consumption at her husband’s Asheville sanitarium after years of invalidism. She left two children, including a 16 year old boy in New Hampshire. Also noted: F B Lewis, famed Boston musician, died at 111 Cambridgeson? Street residence after a month of illness. born May 27, 1846 in Boston. Jessie Wood, a New York Journal dramatic critic, also died, leaving behind a legacy of original work that drew attention.
Milford New Hampshire October 30 Walter E Hill once senior member of Hill Lincoln and Geer Boston firm died yesterday at his home aged 85 He belonged to Clarendon Street Baptist church Boston Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery He was a widower and had lived here for several years
The 40th regiment U S W 38 officers and 1099 enlisted men under Col Edwin Goodwin left Fort Riley Kansas for San Francisco this afternoon bound for Manila Roosevelt era Rough Riders officers among the fleet are five with prior commissions.
A Cleveland era advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and cure for blood troubles, scrofula, pimples, and organ diseases, with testimonials from Josie Eaton of Stafford Springs and a note about a well furnished house offered by A. W. Dows at 58 Highland Street.
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