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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
1
A narrator pursues a fair love interest whose thoughts drift to golf and Maeterlinck. He offers a leather bound zoological volume and a proposal to be her caddie to win her affection. She reveals preference for bob o links and Maeterlinck, leaving him vanquished and retreating in rueful humor.
The piece links Lt Hobson with peril from his wartime heroics and hints at rough outcomes for his public standing. It also notes Croker's reluctance about Olney at Bryan’s New York meeting and mocks political chatter on Chinese symbols and votes by Long family members.
A Portland room tragedy details Mr G H Milliken of Cornish Me shutting a hotel room door, sealing gaps, turning on gas, and attempting suicide with chloroform and rope as backup. The report also recalls dragon fly grubs harming fish fry, and other varied items including state flag damage, Moorish pigment origins, and electro magnetic wave speeds.
A doe and fawn were observed swimming across Lake Massabesh near Manchester New Hampshire amid rising deer sightings. Deer are becoming common across southern and northern New Hampshire.
The notice states deposits of 1 and upwards will earn interest at four percent per year from October 1, with interest compounded semi annually.
The Traders National Bank offers general banking, foreign exchange in multiple languages, safety deposit boxes, and a savings account at 4 percent interest compounded semi annually. Monthly interest, four ladies only banking rooms, depository for the United States and Massachusetts. Hours: 8 to 4 weekdays, 8 to 1 Saturday, 7 to 9 evening. Rooms at Middlesex Street and Post Office Avenue.
On Sept 20 at Taku, four thousand Russians, three thousand Germans, one thousand French and Austrian marines attacked the Pei Tang forts at dawn. Fire ceased by noon as the forts were abandoned with four Chinese dead inside. Three allied soldiers died and fifty wounded from mine blasts. On Sept 22 Remey reports the forts evacuated at nine, Europeans raised colors at eleven, casualties include twenty five Russians and Germans blown by mines and five Chinese killed.
Shenandoah Pa September 22 reports 2500 troops in town, martial law in effect, saloons closed, three hundred special police, one man killed in last night’s rioting, Annie Rogers injured but recovering, mines idle. Haasleton and McAdoo observe calm as forces move to prevent disturbances. An early mass meeting occurred at Celeraine.
London dispatches report General Methuen completely routed the Boer convoy at Hart River and recaptured a 15-pounder lost at Colenso. He seized 26 wagons, 8000 cattle, 4090 sheep, 20000 rounds of ammunition and 28 prisoners. Hildago raided Vryheid forcing Boers from a strong position. Clery seized a Hollander American tied to Theron's scouts who confirms Theron's death.
A large fire broke out this morning at the grain warehouses and elevators on Atlantic dock in Brooklyn. The flames spread to Ney's stores and adjoining property, with estimated losses around 100000 dollars.
At Lowell hospital today cases include Napoleon Gilbert of 7 Crawford street with a lip cut from Boott mill, John Duffy of 72 Fulton street with two left-hand finger lacerations from Merrimack mill, Walter Santos of 376 Central street with a left-hand cut from Appleton mill, and Della Harold of 7 Crawford street with a shoulder bruise from Bigelow company.
A Boston and Maine travel deal invites a round trip to New York City on September 27 at five dollars. The journey uses the Hoosac Tunnel route and Hudson river boats, with the return via the Fall River Line, offering a rare travel opportunity.
Special train departs Union Station Boston at 8 55 am. Exhilarating air and delightful surroundings at Lake Winnipesaukee promise a pleasant day trip for September 25.
In New York Chinatown a feud between Hip Sing Fong and Chinese Masons sparked a riot. One man named Ah Fee died from a gunshot wound while a woman and two children were seriously hurt. Sue Sing, a highbinder ally, was arrested after firing at Ah Fee as he collapsed on Mott Street. Police sought other suspects as Tom Lee blamed the rival groups for the outbreak.
A playful note promises a pleasant outing if the traveler goes on September 25. The round trip fare is quoted at one dollar, suggesting a simple excursion offer likely from a local advertiser or theater/rail line promoting affordable travel.
The registration period closed with eighteen applicants for liquor licenses. Among them one innholder license sought by Albert V. Partridge and William H. Magrath at Moody house, Prince and Moody streets. Others seek common victualler licenses. notable entrant councilman John J. Mullaney.
A September 25 trip to Lake Winnipesaukee is offered for $1. A Hudson river excursion to New York City is available September 27 with round trip fare of $6.00 from Boston or Ayer.
The week closed with no change in strike momentum as workers refuse concessions while Greeks remain a focal point of tension. Despite fewer Greeks at Merrimack Mill, crowds taunted them as police escorted about 85 foreigners through Market Street toward their colony. The next strike meeting is set for Monday night.
An old advertorial note describes general debility with weakness, fatigue, and poor sleep. It pitches Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to vitalize the blood and restore vigor, claiming it is unequalled for run-down conditions. Hoop's Pills are told to cure constipation with a 25 cent price.
The Republican City Committee warns voters who have cast ballots in a Democratic caucus within the past year they cannot vote in upcoming Republican caucuses. The committee plans to aid challenging officers in each ward to prevent Democratic participation and to report any violations to Republican Headquarters at 52 Central Street for action. Signed by Alonzo G. Walsh and Walter Coburn.
Lawrence News notes a spicy battle amid Ames Knox and Jewett moves with Republicans rallying behind Flynn. Lawrence Telegram claims fair play though Democrats push the blood feud narrative while Andover Townsman notes Knox support and strong delegate prospects in the district. A Lowell GOP gathering aims to stop Democrats voting in primaries lest tactics spread.
The 6th district Republican senatorial committee organized Friday afternoon with George W. Poore as chairman and E. F. Worcester of Hudson as secretary. They vote to hold the convention in the town hall of Ayer on Monday Oct 1 at 10 am. A 5.06 excursion to New York City from Heston or Aver is scheduled for September 27.
At city hall Mayor Crowley will present the result of his secret lands and buildings department inquiry to the city council and submit typed testimony. He will leave the matter to council for action and may or may not accuse the superintendent based on the evidence heard. The overseers of the poor chair has not appointed a temporary ambulance driver. the regular board meeting is set for Thursday of next week.
August Solomon Grand, 18, was injured at work at the Bigelow Carpet Company's local branch. Treated at Lowell hospital for a lacerated elbow, he developed tetanus and is in a precarious condition, with lockjaw fears.
A guild meeting of All Saints church Chelmsford was held Saturday evening with some business transacted and a pleasant social hour.
A local survey explains coal price spikes, with a 75 cent rise on Monday and a further $1 increase Friday noon. Dealers say limits in supply, stockpiling to protect existing orders, and wholesale price hikes necessitated the higher local rates. New York Boston price parity noted amid storage differences. Supply locally uneven, with Salem and New Bedford as main sources and only 30,000 tons in Salem remaining for nearby buyers.
Josiah Harriman is reported to be much improved after hospital treatment for appendicitis at St. John's. Doctors say an operation is no longer considered necessary.
The situation remains serious and may worsen if panic grows. Advisers urge restraint on new orders and delaying purchases until conditions improve to avoid triggering further distress or unnecessary suffering.
A shaft snapped in the spinning room of Prescott mills yesterday morning at about 17 o clock. The crash shattered glass, injuring one girl in the face with a broken belt and forcing another to flee through a fourth story window to a fire escape. No fatalities occurred and the spinning department was shut for the day. glaziers were replacing broken panes as repairs began.
Richard Doherty, arrested in Dover, was brought to Lowell and today pled not guilty before Judge Hadley. James Dunn remains hospitalized with injuries. Case continued to Sept 29. Doherty held on $500 bond. Doherty described his travels from Nashua to Manchester Somersworth and Dover on foot after leaving Lowell. Sarah Platt fined $50 for illegally keeping liquor. Fred Vance and Elizabeth Simonds await Sept 29 for adultery. Several defendants fined $2 each: Nolan Miskell Buckley Kelly Carwood Buckley Hall.
Mary A. Comber is jailed in Lowell for illegally keeping liquor at Adams street and must pay a $50 fine. Her three children aged five seven and nine were sent to the city farm awaiting their mother’s freedom. The father’s whereabouts are unknown after a separation marked by neglect.
Richard Doherty, accused of smashing James Dunn with a water pitcher at a John street boarding house last Monday noon, was arrested in Dover New Hampshire yesterday afternoon. Supt Davis and Inspector Laflamme handled the case with no extradition demand. Doherty admits striking Dunn but says it arose from a general mixup.
John Bancroft a B and M railroad section hand from Wilmington was struck by an engine while walking the tracks near Hood's laboratory. He suffered a slight cut above the eye and was treated at St Johns Hospital after ambulance responders conveyed him from the Bleachery area toward the Northern depot where the 5 o clock train was due.
The usual gospel service will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 15 in the Young Women's Christian Association building. Mrs Wm Franklin of the Christian and Missionary Alliance will speak. All girls and women are invited to attend.
A four dollar excursion from Boston and Ayer offers a delightful sail down the Hudgom to New York City on September 27.
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