19 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1898
Page
1
A verse sequence traces stages of a woman's life from a cherubic infant to a fifty year old, depicting changing beauty, romance, and social expectations. It contrasts youthful idealization with aging and waning prospects, ending with a satirical note on vanity.
The article notes no bloodshed yet but signals a near declaration of war as the national league opens with inflammatory crowds and a "Kill the umpire" cry. It mentions Spain being forced from Cuba, potential forceful action, Boston liquor license limits, and imminent Cuban recognition once conditions are met.
The article reports a German method aging liquor by adding hydrogen peroxide in small portions to accelerate aging in two to three months, claiming it simulates years in the cask. It also notes larger cities of the Transveal will receive improved post and automatic letter receiving boxes for mail.
In a humorous exchange the chemistry lecture ends with a student quip that gold exposed to air is stolen. The Detroit Journal vignette features clever banter between a student and professor, a dramatic aside from Sir Roderick and Lady Constance, and a joke on love bending space and time.
Leland Towle and Company, bankers at 7 Congress Street Boston, operate with full facilities for handling investment business and are members of both the New York and Boston Stock Exchanges.
President approves two Cuban resolutions and an ultimatum to Spain. Reed signs and Senate action follows as the cabinet schedules a unified approach. War likely, with 80 000 militia called for possible deployment. four cavalry troops move toward Chickamauga reviewed by Alger and Miles as naval actions anticipated.
London April 19 report says Pr. Ebund acting for Germany Austria and Italy proposed to powers a plebiscite in Cuba. The move would let Cuban voters choose the form of government they prefer.
Spanish first class cruisers Vizcaya and Oquendo arrived at St. Vincent Cape Verde Islands at noon to reinforce the fleet in these waters. April 19. The Torpedo Flotilla is joined by the two ships.
The cruiser Topeka at Falmouth England received urgent orders to sail immediately for the United States without waiting for the Somers.
Berlin reports Germany considers mediation worse than useless and notes the U S military attaches at St. Petersburg and Vienna have been recalled. The move signals strain in Allied relations as World War efforts continue.
A C Russell gave $25 to aid the expenses of a new regiment forming in Lowell. A letter dated April 19 1898 from ASAC Russell to Hon John Welch accompanies the fund. Between 30 and 40 men signed the roll at Memorial hall this morning, bringing total to about 150. Some have seen service.
Madrid reports a general belief that the joint resolution makes war inevitable as of April 1. The sentiment reflects rising tension and expectations of armed conflict following the legislative move.
The Vespers beat Textile school 20 to 18 at the Country Club grounds in a seven inning baseball game. One sided until the final inning when Textiles sparked a surge with about 20 hits, narrowing the gap and chilling the Vespers.
Lowell singers who have sung under Carl Zerrahn and others familiar with Elijah are invited to rehearse in the Women's club room tonight at 8 to prepare for the May 2 Mechanics Hall testimonial in Boston. Mr. Dimon will conduct and begin work for larger Boston rehearsals with other choruses.
Police Court heard many bibulous defendants this morning with fines issued for most. Catherine Buckley to six months workhouse, John E. Bulmer eight months at state farm, some drunks continued to tomorrow. Elizabeth Shannon jailed two months for fornication, John W McKenzie held for superior court. Richard Sullivan embezzlement continued to April 20. James Barry Burke Hansbury continued.
The Old Sixth Regiment held a reunion at the American House in Baltimore with Capt. J. F. Noyes presiding. Veterans, many wearing gray hats, recalled 1861 days, exchanged letters, and honored fallen members. Officers were elected, and remarks praised Congress for medal efforts while Lincoln era memories framed the gathering.
In Memorial hall Lowell speakers headed by Gen. Adelbert Ames and Mayor Bennett urged swift readiness for war after President McKinley’s policy. Ames declared the nation at war and called for volunteers while praising the majority rule and sacrifices for the country. The crowd cheered for war and denounced the President though some moderation was urged by a few.
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