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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1900
Page
1
Colorado Springs Gazette notes a playful poem asking who is the caddie behind every golfer, listing humorous misdeeds and complaints. The piece sits among broader remarks about state fair exhibits and Prohibition era views with light satire on public figures and commentary on social views.
A clipped exchange shows Mr Wooph and Mr Gooph complaining about collecting facts and tiring conversations. The excerpt then shifts to humorous hearsay about Mary’s week in New York with a playful anecdote of an Eighth Avenue police chase and a harmless mischief involving her hair.
John H. Lovett, veteran steamboat pilot on Lake Winnipesaukee, dropped dead about a quarter hour after the Mount Washington docked at The Weirs New Hampshire. He had long served on the lake including time on the Lady of the Lake. An Atlantic Mills overseer in Lawrence notes the mill is not in operation and won’t be until next Monday.
Due to a shortage the Fifth Avenue Savings Loan association of McKeesport Pa has been declared insolvent and Mercantile Trust company named receiver. A $32000 discrepancy is alleged in a former secretary’s accounts. About 1700 mill workers had deposited savings to buy homes.
London dispatch reports Gen Roberts stating Ian Hamilton moved through Bulstroom with light resistance. Buller attacked the Boers left flank while Hamilton sought to turn the right. Boers with two guns and a pompom assaulted 125 Canadian mounted infantry guarding the railway between Pan and Wondersdontein but the small garrison repelled the attack.
Seattle dispatch reports the transport Goodwin loading building lumber for troops in China as government plans a cantonment at Taku. It is believed American forces will be kept in China for at least six months despite the Chinese settlement talks or ongoing war.
Washington, Sept 7. The post office department issued fraud orders against the America Teachers agency and the American Civil Service college and their managers for using the mails to obtain money from teachers under fraudulent pretences.
In Stettin on September 7 the German Emperor and Empress arrived to witness imperial navy manoeuvres. The Emperor voiced confidence that his China policy will establish a stable government there. He expressed no anxiety for the future and believed success would attend the plan.
Cal Williams Sept 7 Rev Lorenzo Waugh the oldest Methodist minister in the world died suddenly while alighting from a train at the station. Born in 1808 he had served in the ministry 68 years.
General Baden Powell arrived in Cape Town to a vigorous public reception. Early hour crowds cheered him as they carried him on their shoulders a half mile to the government house, signaling strong local welcome.
The Navy Department designates Capt Brown Son to command the Alabama as its representative at Portsmouth New Hampshire on September 15 to accept a bronze tablet to be presented by the town.
Washington Sept 6 The war department released MacArthur dispatched casualty list from Manila September 6. Adjutant General reports deaths on September 1 at Paete Luzon Co I 37th Infantry Charles A Wilson September 2 Carmona Luzon Signal Corps US Army Sergeant Ludlow August 24 Augtug Panay Co C 6th Infantry Corporal Willard L Dittman September 1 Rio Orange Luzon News Eldridge Harris. Wounded August 24 San Mateo Luzon Co G 27th Infantry Charles H Carter seriously wounded in chest June 14 Rio Cagayan de Misamis Company L 40th Infantry Corporal Jesse G Moody previously reported killed now wounded and prisoner in insurgents hands. MacArthur.
Camden New Jersey September 6 William Watkins aged 89 father of a former governor and current U S District Attorney Watkins of New Jersey was struck and instantly killed by a train near his Woodbury home.
At a Pawtucket hearing before the street committee residents urged a 50 foot wide Pawtucket bridge while remonstrants raised safety and railway cost concerns. Several petitions for street widenings and new public layouts were also discussed with comments from City Engineer Bow ers and legal counsel on who should bear expenses and whether the railroad would pay. The session closed with anticipation of continued discussion and a page eight continuation.
Judge Hadley presided over juvenile day as Raymond Young 15 pleaded guilty to stealing over $5 and received probation with relocation to a Derry farm. Dennis Willette, an old probationer, admitted taking jackets from Willow Dale acquaintances and was placed with a probation officer for a week. Peter Lavell and Peter McNulty faced probation and fines for minor offenses, while Burtt Brunelle’s suspected involvement in Narcisse Drouin’s death was dismissed. Thomas Delaney received four months for assault and battery, and several adults were fined for drunkenness.
Officer Tilton found two year old Baby Lawler on Thorndike street at about 10 56 this morning. The bright child was brought to the station and cared for by Matron Wallace. She gave the clue of her name and parents were located. John C Lawler of Congress street claimed the child after 1 PM, she happily resisted going home.
The Massachusetts society Sons of American Revolution will hold its 12th annual fall field day at Acton on September 26 with a 1 30 p m dinner at Monument house and speeches by Lieut Gov Bates and others. On October 19 the society marks the 119th surrender of Cornwallis with a dinner at Hotel Somerset Commonwealth avenue Boston.
Marblehead reports a drowning accident near Black Rock involving William E. Ryan a 35 year old fisherman. He and Robert Roundy were out at Half Way Rock to catch perch when a sudden squall capsized their dory. Ryan unable to swim became entangled and disappeared after Roundy swam for help.
The cotton exchange opened a dramatic day with the pit in uproar and prices rising rapidly. Futures jumped 25 to 33 points from yesterday, 50 to 60 from Tuesday, as cotton sold at ten year highs and $3 a bale in two days drew orders to buy across the nation. Bears were largely wiped out as demoralization spread through the trading floor.
A forenoon melee on Market Street between Palmer and Central erupted as Merrimack Valley Paving efforts clashed with Buttrick Co. and Coburn Co. crews over a street closure. Warring drivers, a runaway horse, and police intervention followed, ending with crowd cheers as obstructions were removed and traffic resumed.
The Ninth regiment M V M holds its annual shoot at Walnut Hill this afternoon with Capt Mitten Lieut Gillow and Corp Laing as delegates from Company M.
A playful note observes many dogs this year and suggests they deserve earlier vacations. It hints at a lighthearted trend toward canine involvement in summer plans and schedules.
Eruptions including eczema and salt rheum arise from inherited or acquired humors due to defective digestion. Using drying medicines is risky. The remedy is to aid discharge of humors and strengthen digestion and assimilation to prevent return.
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