07 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1899
Page
1
A New York Sun excerpt debates poetic rules and free verse while circling figures in culture. It notes the Earl of Yarmouth’s Newport theatricals, John Y. McKane’s mixed political legacy, and the Degenerates’ Jersey Lily. It also reports 24,000+ visitors to Shakespeare’s birthplace and 10,000+ to Anne Hathaway’s cottage, mostly Americans.
A schoolmaster teases Nehemiah about adjectives and superlatives while a pair of exchanges reveals dry humor. Nehemiah answers with a pun on cold and coffins and a quip about memory. A fragment shows Slim's hunger and a sardonic joke about cooking-school backgrounds.
Sewer workers seek reemployment as ward five caucuses are set in Middlesex street building near Central. City officials report progress on voter registration, early registration session, and potential funds for the Humphrey street and newer loans. An unpaid $100 bill to B A Simpson by the school department awaits auditor review. A noon tar kettle fire caused by concrete work on Moody street prompted an alarm.
At Rennes on September 7 Labori announced receipt of a semi official intimation that Col. Schwartz koppen and Major Pannizzardi the German and Italian military attaches in Paris would be unable to appear before the court He proposed sending a rogatory commission to obtain their depositions The court ruled it was not competent to grant the request.
In Philadelphia Col Albert D Shaw of Watertown New York was elected by acclamation as commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. Judge Tros sieur of St Louis withdrew as a candidate. Indications from Boston note Massachusetts will be warm for the next days. Funeral services marked the death of Rev Dr Eaton in Cambridge with services at Epworth Church and remarks by church and civic leaders.
At 10 30 Major Carriere began closing the case for the prosecution and finished at noon. A verdict is expected Monday. De mayege to occupy tomorrow and Labori Saturday. Charges and depositions linger after Jouaust refused Labori's commission to take depositions of former military attaches.
London reports the Transvaal crisis worsening as Boers demand an explanation for British troop buildup on the frontier. Arms race and diplomatic strain rise in both Britain and Cape Colony, with press viewing the Boer reply as the last straw in a tense standoff.
Fire destroyed the Garden City hotel in Garden City Long Island early today. Guests escaped as water scarcity hindered firefighting efforts. The 200000 dollar, 300 guest capacity property housed 300 guests and 30000 dollars worth of furnishings. Insurance covered by the Stewart estate. Season had just begun.
Lancaster N H Sept 7 report of a serious fire in North Stratford village last night with ten buildings destroyed the largest blaze in years and authorities investigating causes and damages.
The service honoring the deceased featured editor Dr. C. H. Parkhurst of Zion's Herald and Rev. F. B. Harding directing music. Pallbearers included Revs. Bates, Littlefield, Chadbourne, Taylor, Butters, and Spencer. Burial followed at Mount Auburn Cemetery.
A Wednesday evening benefit event at Collinsville park pavilion drew about 200 dancers. Ayotte’s orchestra played guests from Nashua and Lawrence as Thomas Burke led the march with Hannah Fallon. Reorganized Collinsville lineup features Kiernan, Roughan, Silk, Rogers, Redigan, Nicholson, Marshall, McDonald, Laffey, Brennan, Gorman. Kemp as substitute.
Frederick Ayer of Lowell Mass acquires title from Winslow Whitman of Boston to the northwest corner of Franklin and Monroe streets in Boston. The sale price recorded at 194 000 dollars, while Botsford had previously set a 206 000 dollar consideration. Ayer adds 50 feet frontage to his Monroe Street holdings, now totaling 140 feet along that block, with a depth of 189.7 feet and a five story building.
Large crowd at the depot greeted the Lowell volunteers as the 26th regiment arrived in Boston. Col Rice led a long parade from Canal Street to the State House with cheers and formal reviews. Officers praised the men’s health and discipline as they prepared for further movement toward the Pacific.
The advertisement declares honor comes from deeds not words and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy that conquers impure blood. It stresses that only Hood's is trustworthy and urges readers to buy.
Louisa Gray, a 20 year old from Haverhill, faced Judge Hadley in Lowell district court on a charge of fraud for not paying 14 days board and lodging amounting to $13 at the Farragut house. Benjamin Chadwick, a lobster inspector, testified to aiding her exit with the bill unpaid, while Garity, the hotel owner, and Mrs Gray offered differing accounts of the transaction and relationships.
Fall Qvercon showcases premier garments with up-to-date dressers and a wide assortment. Lookers and buyers are welcomed to view the window display and shop inside as the store promises quality, style, and satisfaction with exchanges or refunds offered if needed. Prices range from unspecified.
Four dollar ninety eight to fifteen dollar whiskey quantity charged as illegal keeping. Weinbeck held on three hundred dollar bond for trial tomorrow. Weinbeck denied profanity allegations but admitted heated remarks amid store sign removal dispute at Odd Fellows building. Several witnesses corroborated, fines ranged from one to six dollars. other cases include larceny of trip tickets and multiple drunks.
In Mary Roach's will case, Dr Stephen J Johnson testified he treated Roach and found her of sound mind when she made the will. He disagreed that prior hallucinations indicated brain disease, though could lead to insanity if persistent. Julia Ring then testified as the hearing continued.
A promotional piece argues marital happiness comes from a tranquil home life. It claims city air and urban stress harm husbands and touts new luxurious homes near Lowell with appealing views, birds, skies, and sunsets. It invites visits at Boylston Park on Boylston Street near Lawrence Street with enticing prices and terms.
Members of Company C planned a memorial service for Corporal Herbert C. Bellamy for next Sunday at 3 PM in the armory. Rev J M Craig will officiate with music from an orchestra and quartet. all Company C members and friends invited. W P Hovey resumes teaching Friday September 8 at 9 percent Wyman's Exchange.
W Sama, a Polish worker at the Lowell Machine shop, suffered a severe thumb laceration on Wednesday afternoon requiring amputation. He was taken to Lowell hospital for treatment.
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