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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1900
Page
1
A collection of light verse and pointed quips from Chicago Tines-Herald and others. The mayoral satire rails at official comfort and steady pay while notes on Vermont scenery, Minister Wu, wedding bells, John D. Rockefeller, President Hayes dining, and vaccination debates appear as brief 도 quips with social commentary.
The piece notes mate sustains life in South America and tea dominates Persia while Turkish coffee is popular. It cites Japan’s tea hospitality, Bengal cavalry as governor general’s bodyguard since 1775, and a quirk about sleeping horses. It adds that Chinese tea is scarce and Iceland exports include sulphur, wool, dried fish, sealskins, whale oil, baleen, eiderdown, bird skins, ponies, with domestic manufacture.
The passage compiles brief, humorous lines and quips from several era newspapers including Chicago Herald Indianaplis Journal and Harper's Bazar. It mixes jokes about golf brassies trains war news and school absence with vaudeville audience reactions and stage lobby chatter.
Fall River reports M. C. D. Borden owner of the Fall River Iron Works and American Print Cloth company bought half a million cotton goods yesterday at 20 cents a yard. The move may delay planned wage reductions until fall and affect future curtailment policy. Last year Borden forced a ten percent wage increase beyond the planned five percent.
At White River Junction Vermont September 5 Republican managers offered no new figures yet. Last night’s estimates still show a 27 000 plurality for Stickney with Senter at 14 898 and 42 232 14 898 in 246 towns. Democrats claim gains in the House with 31 seats so far and expect ten or twelve more. Ira Allen cautioned that 200 of 246 towns favor Stickney 42 232 to 14 898, suggesting a 32 000 lead. Senate likely Republican. House Republicans may hold 200 of 246 seats.
Connecticut Republicans met in New Haven with about five hundred delegates to nominate a state ticket. The conference capped a highly personal and bitter campaign for governor between George P. McLean and Donald T. Warner, while power struggles pitted O. R. Fyler, central committee chair, against Samuel Fessenden, a deposed national committeeman.
In New York on September 5, Martin Weldman a 19 year old Hungarian clerk begins work at a Raines law hotel. He is beaten by a policeman before surrendering. The clash leaves James Allen 25 shot in the abdomen and mouth likely to die and John Kane 25 manager shot in the mouth unable to speak with danger of lockjaw.
Cape Town dispatch reports the siege of Ladybrand raised as relief forces arrived or approached. A garrison of 150 British troops held the town against about 2000 Boer attackers who attempted two rushes. Relief likely saved the garrison.
Two American university students visiting Rome strayed in the catacombs yesterday. Search efforts continued through the night but no trace of them has been found.
City notes a hitch in smooth paving on Market Street with a slide bar break delaying asphalt work. Repairs finished, project expected to resume this afternoon. The school department gears up for next week's opening, with notices sent to grammar masters about vacancies. Training school to add about 15 pupil teachers. 19 graduates accepted, though four will not enroll. Six new diphtheria cases reported to the board of health.
In Rockland on September 5, anti vaccinationists celebrate as schools reopen with 1237 pupils. 289 dismissed for lack of vaccination. The school committee and board of health enforce the law, amid reports of fake vaccination certificates. The board plans decisive action, with possible referral to health authorities and ongoing resistance from anti vaccination groups.
Pittsburg-Baltimore Coal company in Pittsburgh reports a 75 000 ton export order to England via Baltimore. It is the firm's first large export deal and signals an active push into foreign markets. Indications from Boston note Massachusetts fair tonight with warmer temperatures and east winds.
The passage describes humors as Lords of Misrule causing pimples boils itching salt rheum and general debility. It claims health strength peace and pleasure require their expulsion and asserts this is positively effected by a remedy praised by thousands of testimonials.
Bath Me Sept 6 Hon Arthur Sewall former Democratic vice presidential nominee died at 8 30 this morning from a stroke of apoplexy suffered Monday. The news notes his long career and party service.
In Judge Hadley’s court this morning a long list of habitual drinkers faced fines and detentions. Thomas Linehan James H. Bryan Joseph Sullivan and others were fined six dollars each. Agnes Anderson Mary Hannigan and several more were assessed twenty dollars each. Michael Ward and Mary Linehan sent to the workhouse for three months. Lizzie Dannigan to jail for four months. Patrick Murphy released. Edward J. Lynch held on $200. John J. Shea, drunken and disruptive, was held on $200. Aristides Papantoyanes and Maria Lascares married, case dismissed. Peter Cacataros held on peace bond after threats related to Aristides’ liberty.
Developments yesterday show opposition prevents the selling committee from achieving two thirds of spindles needed for wage reductions. Independent curtailment favored by manufacturers may be substituted. Wampanoag and Robeson mills indicated the plan is not expedient, signaling broader resistance among mills across print cloth and fine goods sectors.
Washington reports Hartford Connecticut now has 79,850 residents up 50.01 percent from 1890. Richmond Virginia stands at 85,050, up 4.5 percent from 1890. Fort Wayne Indiana reaches 45,115, an increase of 2747 percent. Charleston South Carolina lists 55,807, rising 1.55 percent since 1890.
Superintendent Davis of the police explains he will support the Greek special officer until proven unfit. He notes the officer was named by petition and trusted locals, and warns against dismissing him on a personal grudge. Davis calls for a fair trial and possible revocation if misconduct is shown.
A solemn high requiem mass for the late Rev. Fr. Michael O'Brien was celebrated at 9 o'clock this morning in St. Patrick's church. Rev. D. J. Gleason of Randolph served as celebrant with Deacon Rev. Richard S. Burke and Sub-deacon Rev. John J. McHugh. Master of ceremonies was Rev. James Walsh of Ayer. A large congregation attended with several priests in the sanctuary including Rev. Frs. Sexton Callahan McKenna Ronan and Dr. Creagh of North Chelmsford. The choir directed by E. F. Faulkner sang Cherubini's mass and M. J. Johnson presided at the organ.
William J. Ryan of Roxbury drowned Tuesday evening at South Boston where a strong current swept him away while bathing. Richard O Toole, 37, attempted suicide on his Boston home steps amid marital distance and drinking. John Oliver of Somerville, about 35, drank at Castle Square theatre and was found asleep, later hospitalized. his Union Square residence could not be confirmed.
The regular meeting handled petitions for sidewalks on Mammoth road Aiken street and Vernon street and a Pawtucket boulevard name change. An order authorizing a 2500 health department appropriation was debated and passed. The city solicitor explained the Locks and Canals free landing dispute with Lowell and the council adjourned after approving a burial for Corporal Regnier and other matters.
Dr John H McAden says Southern Spinners Association will curtail production. Some mills have shut down. The group represents 7 percent of southern cotton mills. All may reduce output for two months. The move could lower cotton demand and affect prices temporarily.
In St. Louis on September 4 two policemen died after electric shocks from a patrol box telephone system aboard boats. Eleven officers were burned or shocked but only minor injuries reported. The accident occurred when an electric light wire crossed the telephone circuit near the patrol call points on the boats.
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