16 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1898
Page
1
A poem depicts Hobson amid admirers at Long Beach as crowds shower him with smiles and a kiss after sinking the Cuban ship. The verse praises Hobson, quoting lines about heroism and sacrifice, ending with a toast to the sailor lauded as a true, good man.
A collage of wry lines notes miseries of toothaches and Cuban bravado, then reports on the secretary of state taking a day off, soldiers now headed to camp meetings, Admiral Cervera claiming he has signed his name 30 000 times, Blanco resigning, and a quip about city ordinances not being made by the war department ordnance bureau.
Simple funeral services were held at L0 o'clock for Mrs. Mary A. Plunkett wife of ex Lieutenant Jules Plunkett at the Immaculate Conception Church. Sisters of Charity from St Johns Hospital accompanied the procession to the church. Burial followed in the Catholic cemetery with arrangements by J F O Donnell. Also mourners Mary E Reilly and infant Mary Beecher had funerals this afternoon from local homes and were buried in the Catholic cemetery under C H Molloy guidance.
May Midgeley, three, died after a dog bite suffered five weeks earlier. She was buried Monday after dying Saturday night. A second child of Craven Midgeley and a child of Patrolman Grady were bitten at the same time but are recovering.
A fragmented OCR line shows inconsistent hours from morning to afternoon and evening. The readable parts indicate daytime service from morning to four in the afternoon and a later evening window extending to nine, but the data is garbled with missing letters and punctuation.
Manila capitulation confirmed with American troops entering the city after a two hour bombardment by Rear Admiral Dewey's fleet. Spaniards surrendered August 13, with the flag hoisted and parole for prisoners while authorities remained briefly under Spanish control.
Summer playgrounds in Haverhill showcase women’s educational leadership guiding children through six weeks of activities, songs, stories, and crafts. The event ends with a prized ice cream celebration, gifts, and reflections on improved behavior, cleaner faces, and less profanity among youths. The piece highlights committee devotion, teacher cooperation, and calls for more playgrounds in surrounding areas.
The Spanish consul at Hong Kong says Manila surrendered, but details are unclear. A Madrid dispatch notes official announcement of Saturday surrender by Gen Jaubenez and U S troops immediately occupying Manila.
Gen Joe Wheeler will be warmly welcomed in Courtland Alabama on August 16 as he wires he will come home directly from Montauk. A big ovation is expected on his arrival and welcome.
Lafayette is to be honored with a two hundred fifty thousand dollar monument funded by patriotic schoolchildren. The plan, endorsed by the President, calls for unveiling in Paris next Fourth of July. A proclamation will mark October 10 as Lafayette day in schools nationwide. Admission fees will fund the monument with Secretary Gage acting as treasurer.
A bustling police court session heard routine fines of one dollar. Margaret Doran received six months at the workhouse for common drunkenness, while Patrick Scanlan and Henry Sullivan were jailed six and eight months respectively for related offenses. George Hughes also served six months, and Mary Boyle got four months for shoplifting. Patrick Kelley faced a trial delay for non support as Mary Kelley did not appear. Desire Beaudoin paid ten dollars for false pretence after selling his Tremont and Suffolk pay. Philander Hall was found not guilty of assault after explaining his side plainly and was discharged.
A quotation from the Indianapolis Journal questions preferring Shafter over Wheeler, suggesting more support for Shafter and implying greater protection or backing. The line frames a political comparison and public sentiment without additional context or detail.
Madrid Aug 16 El Liberale discusses the possibility of a war between Great Britain and Russia. It warns such a conflict would threaten Spain and urges preparations for defense of the Balearic Islands and coastal towns of Andalusia.
Madrid Aug. 16 The Queen Regent has personally thanked the French government for its good offices in obtaining the decoration for the ambassador and minister.
The Butler Veteran Firemen's Association met Monday to arrange travel for the eighth annual New England Veteran Firemen's League tournament in Portland. They depart Lowell on a special train at midnight Wednesday. Old Lowell Veterans will join, with 50 to 75 men aboard the Vixen and possibly up to 300 attending with Outsiders. A parade with the Lowell Cadet band will precede the trip, and a new badge was issued for the occasion. Representatives Hayes and Rowell, former Post 42 G A R officers, are named in the Massachusetts delegation for the Antietam monument dedication, departing Boston September 15 and returning September 19.
A settlement over the brewery sewer is arranged with Conners Bros and the brewery. The city will pay $2000 to Conners for a right of way, and the brewery will accept terms, with a sewer line about 600 feet across Conners land. The deal aims to drain over 300000 square feet and may reduce overall costs versus alternatives.
The infant son of Charles H. and Mabel B. Bennett died and funeral services were held at 2 pm Tuesday August 16 from 46 Walker Street. Interment followed at Edson Cemetery under the care of Undertaker.
The store launches a supreme clearance to clear remaining small lines and odd suits trousers summer hats and furnishing goods. Prices slashed with 73c cassimere sailor suits 19c knee pants 23c wind up shirts and 50c underwear. The stock is described as a river always moving as New Fall stock approaches.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Mary Midgeley's Meadowcroft street home with Rev. Smith T. Ford of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed at Holson cemetery. C. M. Young & Co. in charge. Pallbearers were six young girls.
Mrs Abigail G Frye widow of Timothy Frye and mother of Judge John F Frye died Monday at her home 65 Central street aged 87 years and 6 months She was a native of Beverly Massachusetts.
Over a dozen residents and visitors from Shattuck & Son West Newton Malons and Boston areas plan summer stays and trips. Individuals such as Miss Josephine Pearson Miss Annie Woodside Miss Stella Morrill Miss Maude Holloran and Miss Jennie Welcome are noted with destinations including Boston So Wellfleet Old Orchard Crescent Beach Nantasket Lake Champlain and Crescent Reach. Some travel to hotels cottages and camps in Montreal Colebrook and Maine while others pledge two to four week stays and vacations with family or friends. The list highlights paid vacations and visits with local names and places.
Notices announce the deaths of Charles Harold Bennett at Crescent Beach aged 3 months and 11 days and George Leroy Davis in the city at 6 Marshall Street aged 7 months. Also listed are Abigail G Frye aged ST years and 6 months, and First Lieutenant William George Fluot 65, formerly of U S infantry, son of Colonel Georges H Fliet and grandson of George P. Liliot. location Santiago Cebu and Washington D C referenced.
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