30 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1899
Page
1
A vivid scene of harvest in an orchard on a hill with apples, baskets, a humming cider mill, and autumn breeze. Smoky air, falling leaves, cooing doves, pumpkins, a visiting child, and a yellow jacket at a spout set a nostalgic rural mood.
The text notes that Dewey days bring frosty nights while Guild and Bates remain close friends. It mentions President McKinley and W. J. Bryan visiting Canton, Ohio, next week, suggesting anticipation of political interaction. It remarks on defeats under the Australian ballot method, implying the winner bears more crosses to bear than the loser.
Indiana state gas inspector says the natural gas field will not exhaust for years if proper care is applied. In Paris the director general of foreign countries restricts cameras on exposition grounds to those with two permits, costing fifty centimes, limited to public buildings and general groups, a price much lower than the World’s fair rate of about $2.
A fourteen year old boy faced East Chicago avenue police court for thwarting police efforts to catch dogs. He claimed he watched the dog catchers and laughed as they failed. The magistrate admonished him on respect for law and ordered six months in the penitentiary, though the boy was later released.
A dialogue from the Washington Star and Bangor Whig and Courier cites a conductor praising the train despatcher as a powerful figure, saying he “says goes” and is more important than the road’s president, illustrating respect for the rail operations role.
The notice states interest begins October 1 for money deposited by Tuesday October 3 or earlier, with semi annual accrual. It mentions open Saturday evenings on the street floor and a ladies entrance from 12 to 46.
On September 30 in New York City a cool clear day hosted the official welcome for Admiral Dewey. The city presented a Roman loving cup valued at $5000, eighteen carats, four and a half quarts, to Dewey at City Hall. Schley Coghlan Roosevelt Miles Roe and numbers of officers attended a river parade and indoor reception. Dewey praised the sailors who fought at Manila and saluted the crowd while introducing each captain by name.
Manila reports insurgent commissioners arriving from Angeles with fourteen American enlisted prisoners. Moilo sightings claim Tagalogs arrest a Visayan general for treason as tribal discord widens. Rebel troops mutiny and European captives flee amid the unrest.
Fire at the Arkansas deaf mute asylum in Little Rock destroyed all brick buildings at 2 am. Teachers were rescued. no pupils were present due to vacation. Loss estimated at 100000 with no insurance.
A ward 22 recount in Boston gives Guild the entire delegation from the Republican caucus, correcting earlier tallies. Bates stands at 991, Guild 955, with 52 doubtful and 27 unreported votes, affecting lieutenant governor nomination standings.
Lowell schools join a statewide display in Copley and Allston halls Boston featuring sixty towns. The exhibit, open to the public free of charge, showcases training school work and three evening drawing classes, with Boston and Newton attracting particular attention for color and outline balance. Supervisors praise the progress in drawing and color, noting many teachers pursue extended study. the display runs until Monday with peak crowds today.
The body of Private David T. Gifford of Company C Sixth Regiment was honored with a military funeral yesterday. The procession formed at the armory at 1 30 moved along Westford Street to 15 Lawson Street where brief services were held. Reverend L W Staines and Reverend Smith T Ford officiated with a hymn and benediction. The procession resumed to Central Street and Edson Cemetery where committal services were held and three volleys fired over the grave. Bugler Riggs sounded taps as the service ended. Members of Companies C M and G and the Lowell Military Band attended.
The Congregational Club plans a Monday evening gathering at Ellot church featuring an organ recital from 6 to 6 30. Supper will follow at 6 80. The discussion topic is License or No License with speakers J A Faulkner, chair of the police board, and former mayors Hon J M W and others.
The fragrance of life is vigor and strength, neither of which can be found in a person whose blood is impure, and whose every breath speaks of internal troubles. Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and makes the weak strong.
An insurance pitch urges readers to secure their wife and family by purchasing Provident Life and Trust Co. coverage. Robert F. Marden, Agent, Room 3, Courier-Citizen Bid.
The Merrimack River Baptist association sets its 34th annual meeting at First Baptist Church in Haverhill on Wednesday Oct 4. Program includes devotional sessions, calls to order, committee reports, officer elections, sermons, and evening addresses on missionary development rural church strength and youth engagement.
Westford street paving nears completion while Suffolk street waits for cement to settle. Health board notes only one reported lead poisoning case to Lowell officials this year.
The YMCA reception committee outlines opening week activities with a general reception Tuesday featuring music speeches and sociability a Thursday men’s reception with gym exhibition refreshments and a basketball game planned to inaugurate the season.
The fall running time schedule will take effect next week with changes on many routes beginning Monday and others on the following Wednesday. The timetable will be distributed next week.
In a police court session Judge Hadley acquitted Dennis J. Leary, proprietor of the American house, of illegal liquor keeping. His clerk, William J. Sears, pleaded guilty and paid a $100 fine after testimony from seven witnesses about whiskey odors and bar activity at the establishment.
McKinley wins ward seven caucus after recount petitioned by J Hayes. Recount adds one vote to McKinley, loses three for Hayes, and increases blank votes by three. McKinley 468, blanks 39, margin nine. Wills Purbank cited as possible Democratic senatorial nominee. A.M. Chadwick weighing Republican mayoral bid amid growing public interest.
The first regular practice by the high school football team showed strong depth with many returning players White Gallagher Meredith Cashin Morrison Foster and Wilson along with Belvidere alumni. The squad aims to perform well in inter state games and opens at home against Nashua on October 20.
Lowell lodge of the International Association of Machinists held a meeting in Leather Workers' hall last night. Forty two candidates were named for membership, thirty applications were received, and trustees were instructed to seek new permanent quarters and report later. The charter closed with over Jumeme bers.
The last electric cars will depart Merrimack square at 10 30 Sunday nights instead of 11 00. This new time replaces the previous summer schedule when the final departure occurred at eleven.
The United States transport Resolute departed Portsmouth for League Island Philadelphia this forenoon and is expected to carry stores from League Yard to Porto Rico.
Kennebunkport Me Sept 29 The new electric road between Sanford and Cape Porpoise was officially opened today.
Toston notes indicate a Massachusetts forecast of a fair day, cooler conditions, and heavy frosts with west winds. The brief advisory suggests chilly morning low temperatures and clear skies during the day.
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