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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1898
Page
1
A wartime protest poem by Clinton Scollard abridged from a historic verse urging action against Spanish rule. It lambasts Conquistadors and inquisitors, links oppression to Cuba and the Philippines, and honors the sinking Maine as a rallying cry for resistance.
A fragmentary item notes the Sixth Massachusetts is short of food yet will gain an additional colonel of Rice. It mentions proclamations by Porto Rican mayors welcoming invaders, Roosevelt's round robin, and criticisms of Coolidge in Boston Journal terms. The piece also lampoons wartime efficiency and the idea of universal shortness in a satirical tone.
The Statist predicts a postwar surge in American prosperity as Europe increases business in U S securities. It notes Cuba will absorb large capital, stimulating industry and boosting U S railways, with investments in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines especially aiding rail transport.
The First U S volunteer engineer regiment broke camp at Camp Townsend Peekskill marched to Red Hook and boarded a barge for Brooklyn. It sails tomorrow aboard the transport Chester to Porto Rico, beginning its Caribbean deployment.
In Prescott Charles Clyburn was hanged for killing Deputy Sheriff Rollins during an arrest for burglary. In Dumas Coleman Fleming colored was hanged for criminally assaulting a Negro woman.
Jeremiah Crowley representing the estate of Bridget Dallagher will sell by public auction on Thursday August 11 at five o’clock in the afternoon rain or shine the undivided one third part in real estate numbers 112 and 114 Bartlett street about 100 feet east of Alder street. The house has two seven room tenements with cellars water closets and sewerage on a 48 by 80 foot lot totaling 3840 square feet rented for 24 dollars per month. Auctioneers J E Conant & Co.
Madrid learns the Spanish reply to the United States accepts the principal American terms and will be submitted to the Queen Regent. Sagasta is expected to continue in power while the cabinet raises bank notes to 2.5 billion pesetas. Relief crews aid those starving along the coast amid famine and fisheries failures.
In Pittsburg on August 6 the Oct 11 grand parade for the triennial conclave will rival any in the nation. The procession will be staged on military lines as a salute to the army and navy with commanders and officers styled as recent battle heroes.
A message from a Morales supporter in Tampachula describes Prospero Morales at San Marcos and Quenaltanango backing the revolt. Morales is said to command 5000 Remington rifles and 700 men with Liberal party wealth behind him, aiming to defeat Gareira and shaping a possible Castillo Morales presidential tie.
The Examiner reports Commissioner North found a Japanese secret group in San Francisco named Wakima Jin Kai. Its leaders and members, described as dangerous individuals in the Japanese community, supposedly act for benevolent aims but enforce a majority rule. Members conceal swords in canes or umbrellas, with pistols and knives also used.
A newspaper summary notes ongoing political chatter. John H Harrington denies any Democratic congressional candidacy while Mayor Bennett threatens veto power if city funds run low. Francis Appleton of Peabody is discussed as a Republican candidate, with Knox’s incumbency noted as favored by many. Lawrence appoints William J Bradley as license commissioner for six years amid talk of a supply superintendent contest. Harrington himself is questioned about a possible Democratic bid, with Flynn named as the Democratic convention candidate.
The Lowell branch of the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid association sent a box to Fort Myer on Friday containing sheets, combs, gauze handkerchiefs, pillow slips, canopies, linen sheets, and hospital sheets. Additional items have been contributed since, with boxes awaiting filling at the Ministry-at-Large rooms. Contributions invited. rooms open Tuesday and Wednesday next week from 10 to 12 a.m. and on subsequent Wednesdays at the same hours.
Senator Foraker states in a letter that returning the Philippines to Spain would be a crime. He argues the United States has a divinely appointed mission and must fully manifest its purposes, lest the Philippines remain under colonial rule.
New York reports heavyweight Jim Jeffries from California intended to box ten rounds each with Bob Armstrong and Steve O'Donnell for Lenox A C tonight. He defeated Armstrong but injured his left hand and could not face O'Donnell. Many judges see him as a promising coming pugilist.
Mrs Annie T McKinnon wife of John McKinnon formerly of this city died at Dorchester on Wednesday. Funeral services were held Friday morning at St Margaret's church Dorchester with burial in the Catholic cemetery. The funeral of Eliza E McCutcheon daughter of Samuel and Nora McCutcheon occurred Friday afternoon at 4 from 28 Rock Street with burial in the Catholic cemetery under direction of C H Molloy.
San Francisco August six labor council adopted resolutions opposing annexation of the Philippines contending the conditions there threaten the government and would particularly injure working people.
In Jacksonville Illinois on August 6 a large fire gutted Roths Childs Clothing Company in Tomlinson block and several other firms within Odd Fellows Temple. The total loss is estimated at 125000 dollars.
Mrs Phebe B. P. Childs widow of Captain W. T. Childs of Groton died in Westford on Friday at age 74. She had lived in Westford for about 20 years and was born in Marshfield Vermont.
At the regular meeting last night a second degree was conferred on one candidate by the degree staff. Three letters from brothers with the Sixth Massachusetts in Porto Rico say they are in good health. Ten dollars was donated to a stranded member to return home to New Jersey. Merrimack Valley lodge I O O F Manchester Unity held another meeting with one candidate initiated and three propositions received. The Bakers and Confectioners union voted to hold their annual picnic at Varnum's Landing on Labor Day, September 5.
At City Hall the mayor entertained George W. Adams a Chicago merchant who lived in Lowell as a boy and was one of the mayor’s school mates. The purchasing agent called for bids for 40 tons of 10 inch cast iron water pipe costing about 700 dollars.
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum describing the genuine article as the man who saves enough during an office to fund another term. The remark plays on political ambition and self-financing in public life.
The ill and exhausted Col. Fred Bogan of the Ninth returned last night from New York to Charlestown after six hours of suffering aboard the train. His orderly John E. Anderson carried him and aided his care as they rode in a ordinary coach due to funds. Anderson recounts brutal marches on Cuban soil, trench fighting on San Juan hill, and the Ninth and Twenty-Fourth regiments holding position amid shellfire and mud, while the colonel endured without complaint.
A humorous survey lists numerous city dogs and owners, detailing each pet by breed color and name. From Tramp the setter to Colonel the red setter and Major the fox terrier, the column records names like General Ben Carlos and Dash, with owners on Mt. Washington, Moody, and Mount neighborhoods.
A large batch of manufacturers samples in this season's popular straw hat styles offered at 15 cents each. Hats previously valued 50 cents to 1.25 dollars, plus trimmed sailors and tires for 29 and 39 cents. Limited time bargain from A. G. Pollard & Co.
Rev M H Wellman will officiate at St Johns church tomorrow. No evening service during August. Rev H A Stimson D D of New York city will preach morning and evening at Kirk Street church. Saratoga is highlighted as the continent’s top health and fashionable resort, visited by many in season. travel tip suggests Fitchburg railroad and the Saratoga Limited leaving Boston at 9 80 am.
Old offenders faced Judge Hadley this morning with severe sentences. Michael McNulty received eight months at the state farm while Thomas Powers and Peter Lanyon got six months each. Daniel F. O’Keefe and John L. Currier were sent to the workhouse for three months. Jennie O’Brien drew six months in jail for inebriation. John Stone and Annie Shea awaited trial for adultery after pleads of not guilty. Annie expressed resignation as officers recounted the case. Margaret Monks drew two months in jail on a probation violation, while Joseph B. Clark was fined fifteen dollars. Ephraim Bousquet’s case for obtaining money under false pretences was continued to next Tuesday with W. A. Hogan court-appointed.
Miss Edith Currier spends August at Tewksbury while Miss Alice Wilson of Newburyport visits Miss Edna Mansur. Rev H Lockhart and wife vacation at Ocean Park Maine. Mrs J W Duncan plans six weeks in the White Mountains. Others head to Crescent Beach Cottage City Nantasket Ogunquit Bar Harbor Isles of Shoals for stays of one to two weeks or the month, including families of Mansur, Neale, and Baker.
In this city on August 5 at the residence of F H Whitney 596 Beacon Street Mrs Etta Flanders widow of Daniellanders aged 60 years is reported dead.
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