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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1898
Page
1
The Beetle is blind and the Bat is blind too as they visit tea with the Scissors-grinder who is away across the river. He has tied his bell to the grapevine swing. They wait patiently for tea that never comes, a quiet, ironic moment in August St. Nicholas.
News of peace arrives in fragments while ships rely on dog watches. Spain sends troops home for a big lorn party and bull fighting persists. A Greek Chicago professor, driven by poverty, opens a fruit stand to beta off. War dogs may follow when days cool and soldiers return from Cuba.
A former conference near King Leopold may push measures to prevent elephant extermination in Africa. W L Foster piloted 290 boats through White Horse rapids in Alaska earning about 12000 dollars in two months. Adam Hudson, janitor at the Stevens building in New York, leaves a fortune over 30000 dollars after 50 years of service. He was autocrat of the building with a 1890 salary.
At Canton Junction the New York New Haven Hartford express mail train No. 70 derailed after a misplaced switch. Engineers Frank Sheldon and James Shufeldt and fireman G Knowlton were killed beneath the engine. Four cars piled at the depot. seven mail clerks injured. two badly. Injured sent to Boston. salvage and search operations underway. Mrs Leary and farm caretakers robbed later reports indicate.
Gov. Wolcott in Boston wires Gen Miles that Col Edmund Rice is named colonel of the Sixth Massachusetts volunteers replacing Col Woodward who resigned. Adjutant Butler Ames is appointed lieutenant colonel. The moves aim to end the Sixth Regiment dispute. No word yet from Woodward or others.
The First battalion Sixth regular cavalry, about 300 men, landed in New York this morning en route to Montauk Point via the Pennsylvania road. The unit did not see Cuban service. Anticipated to arrive are 5000 horses and 1000 mules today.
In San Francisco on August 8 the Hawaiian commissioners Senators Cullom and Morgan and Representative Hitt arrived and will sail for Honolulu on Wednesday.
Prof. Park Morrill, chief of the forecast division at the Weather Bureau, died last night from typhoid fever in Washington. He was a prominent meteorologist and long served in the bureau’s leadership.
Three Italians robbed the Samuel Moody farm yesterday at the Moody homestead area in West Newbury Massachusetts August 8. A masked man pointed a pistol at the farmer s wife while the others rifled the house and escaped with the valuables. Local residents were alarmed by the brazen intrusion and police opened an investigation.
Lawrence Aug 7 The body of an unidentified man who shot himself in the head was found early today in a field off Ames Street. He wore fine clothes and carried $55.25 in his pocket book. A handbill for The Fair at 33 Plainfield Street Johnston RI is the only mark on the body. The man was clean shaven with a dark complexion.
Washington reports from the war department list casualties at Santiago on August 5. Private W. M. Desmond of Company L Ninth Massachusetts died of typhoid fever on August 6. Private George P. McLaughlin of Company B Ninth Massachusetts also died. Major M. J. O'Connor of Ninth Massachusetts died from pernicious malarial fever.
A garbled list shows multiple names including Mrs F EB Dunbar and Unitarian Society, with small monetary entries such as 2.00 5.00 10.00 and 1.00. The fragment reads like a ledger of debts or payments to various individuals and organizations, lacking clear context or dates.
Latest reports from Alderman Derby indicate a steady and marked improvement in his condition, signaling a positive turn in his health status.
Judge Hadley dealt with seven Chinese defendants charged with a Sabbath poker raid. The men including Gin John Low How Charley Wah Ah Kong Wong Ling Chang Lee and Benet, from Boston and Lowell, faced a ten dollar fine after Captain Ken testified to a raid and a box of dominoes and Chinese poker paraphernalia was presented. A cheerful interpreter and pigeon English testimony amused spectators as the court concluded the penalties within statutory limits.
Newburyport Day on Monday August 8 organized by the American Yacht club features an open yacht race with a four hour limit. Prizes range from 12 to 1 dollars across four classes, plus awards for whitehalls and dories. About 100 yachts are entered with 50 from Boston, spectators view from Rocky Point pavilion. Lowell to Haverhill train connections at 7 30 a m.
Mrs Margaret E Wilmore wife of James Wilmore was found dead in her bed at an early hour this morning at her Hudson street home. She had sat on the piazza last evening and appeared in good health. Before retiring she prepared bread for rising. Heart disease is believed to be the cause. She leaves several small children.
Mrs Mary McCall an aged resident was hit by an electric car while crossing the Church street track on Saturday night. She sustained bruises and was taken home to 62 Appleton street by ambulance for treatment.
The Society of Canadian Artisans recently elected and installed officers: President L. O. A. Dessalliers. vice presidents Joseph Berthiaume and Philippe Gauvreau. recording secretary A. J. B. Eno. financial secretary and treasurer Samuel Cing-Mars. sergeants-at-arms Candide Belanger and Emile Gervais. directors Hormisdas Arvisais Louis Lioix Euclide Cing-Mars. censors Arthur Hebert and J. B. Lussier.
A decomposed male corpse, about 45, found yesterday at 7:30 near the Concord river behind the Boston and Maine round house, may be Edward Savage. Description matches, clothes listed, letters and missing hat hinder identification, with Manchester connections and unknown Lowell contact.
Dock filled with inebriates as Judge Hadley imposes fines and jail terms. Mary Doherty and Margaret T White receive six months at the work house. John Dooley three months in jail. J H Gaff ney to state farm for eight months. J J McKinnon returns after drunkenness. Patrick Flynn seeks probation to care for a ill daughter. Peter Ferry placed on probation to remain sober and support his growing family.
Assessors today announced a tax rate of 18 on 1000 for 1898, with polls 24,022 and a total levy of 1,842,147.48 dollars. The rise stems from city appropriations up 47,622.55 dollars and new Textile school funding, while state and county taxes fell.
At Haverhill on Saturday Frank Conway defeated Claude Hamilton in the pursuit of 4% miles. Hamilton fell exhausted from his wheel at the finish. In the slow race John Murphy, also from Haverhill, beat Fred St. Onge’s record by riding 100 yards in 6 minutes 22 2 5 seconds.
Wigginville mission Sunday school children enjoyed a Harmony Grove outing on Saturday traveling in four special jumbo electrics. The day featured the usual sports and proved one of the eventful moments of the gathering.
Dr Charles B Sanders announces as Republican candidate for the 25th district with claims of Maine know how. The piece notes prior praise of incumbent work and mentions William Waldorf Jackson of Lowell declaring for President at Nashua Junction, though it predicts he will not win.
The Nashua Telegraph notes Congressman Knox has earned growing public respect across sessions. His work is quiet yet effective in producing beneficial legislation, reflecting steady political influence.
Funeral services were held Saturday for William Robinson Annie C O'Brien May Fitzgerald and John MacCarty fireman of the steamer May Queen. Services occurred at homes and churches with burial in the Catholic cemetery Undertaker O'Donnell in charge Bearers included Henry Healey Jeremiah Sullivan William Wall Henry Provost George Murphy Michael Driscoll Fr Burke officiated at the MacCarty graveside and floral remembrances were sent by excursion party members Captain Prouty and others.
Annie Sanford aged 70 dies at 70 Liberty street yesterday morning. Catherine O Neil daughter of Patrick and Maria O Neil dies at 58 Cross street yesterday aged 1 year 7 months. John L Barrows dies in Ramsbottom England while visiting. son Fred sails for England to bring body to Lowell for interment. Sacred Heart church to hold a special mass at o o clock this morning. Catherine Scollin of 9 Ames street dies Saturday night leaving husband three daughters Mrs Annie Mahon and Mrs M H Degnan and Miss Katie T Schollin and two sons Joseph W and Edward H. Abbie Wight aged 76 dies of heart failure at 11 o'clock Sunday night at 29 Third street. long time member of John Street Congregational church.
A common council meeting is called for Tuesday evening at 8 o clock. Proceedings will cover Huntington hall and soldiers relief among other important business.
In this city on August 7 Abbie Wight aged 76 died at her home 29 Third street Private funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 o clock at Wilmore In this city August at her home 39 Hudson street Margaret BE Wilmore wife of James Wilmore aged 87 years 11 months and 24 days Funeral arrangements pending.
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