31 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1898
Page
1
A child laments slow progress with reading under a strict teacher while a grandpa enjoys her reading aloud at home. The poem, attributed to L. Gould in July, appears in St Nicholas, portraying expectations at school versus encouragement from a grandparent.
August's reign nears end as war department still talks of battle needs. Reports circulate about Camp Wikof sanitary conditions. Suggest renaming camp to Getoff and adjusting actions accordingly.
Public reports say Morse Coaching Company now provides courteous uniformed hackmen at Boston and Maine lines. The firm operates at Northern Station with Mr H Morse overseeing, offering fixed rates and multiple offices including Bridge Street and a stable on Middlesex Street for weddings and funerals carriages.
The Central Labor Union of Haverhill plans a monster picnic at the Pines Grove on Labor Day featuring Senator Tillman of Lee Carolina as star act. The day will include concerts and sports with world championship foot races and whippet races. Boston and Maine Railway offers reduced rate tickets to Haverhill for transit to the Pines. inquire at stations for details.
Labor Day marks the start of a sensational racing week at Charter Oak Park Hartford with over 40 000 wagering pool for the grand circuit meet The featured event is the Charter Oak 10 000 Stake for 2 17 trotters with 23 entries Excursion rates on all railroads
Paris August 31 Lieut Col Henry the author of an important Dreyfus letter was arrested triggering sensational shifts in the Dreyfus and Zola cases. The development alters the trial’s outlook and suggests possible revisions to the Devil’s Island proceedings. The report notes Henry’s past champion role and a dueling claim, with wide belief the case may overturn prior evidence.
In Fernandina Florida on August 31 the hospital ship Olivette sank this morning from an unknown cause. Onboard were 25 hospital corps and 45 crew. All escaped unharmed as the vessel lies in 30 feet of water with the main deck submerged.
Washington Aug 31 The navy department received word from Ponce Puerto Rico that the Puritan Amphitrite Terror Hannibal and Montgomery sailed this morning for Newport R I A coastal movement reported from the naval base indicates five ships departed likely heading north for the Rhode Island yard with no immediate combat action noted.
The Miguel Jover and Catalina, Spanish steamers released by the government, sailed this morning for Havana. The transport Miller and torpedo boat Rodgers arrived earlier today in New York on August 31.
Francis Schloss a General Post Office employee was arrested at midnight on the charge of stealing money from letters belonging to soldiers at Camp W. Kauf.
The transport Allegheny from Santago reached Montauk this morning bringing a unit of the Ninth Massachusetts volunteers.
A terrible gale sweeps the coast at Savannah on August 31 with heavy rain and winds up to 80 miles per hour. The storm threatens rice and cotton, and numerous rail lines are washed out, signaling widespread damage along communities in peril.
The steamship Roanoke is estimated to have brought down about four million dollars in gold dust and drafts. The steamer Portland is currently en route downward with a large quantity of treasure.
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius reached Boston on the morning of August 31 and dropped anchor in the harbor.
About 60 ring spinners at Tremont and Suffolk mills remain out, though many wish to return if not intimidated by others. The strikers include Greek and French men and a few French women, who demand the old schedule be restored.
Private George A Pitcher of Company M 9th Massachusetts U S Volunteers writes from Santiago de Cuba Aug 13 1898 to roommate Norman A Shore describing brutal illness malarial fever and mountain fever among troops his fatigue and effort to aid sick comrades the loss of several men and a request to write back before dying in service
Walter A. Small and Walter J. Tilton of Company M are reported dead at a Boston hospital. Tilton is noted as a son of Policeman John W. Tilton. A judge questions a prisoner about conscience and asks for counsel before answering.
Lieut Col Ames announces candidacy from Porto Rico letters to Albert W. David as three rivals withdraw to back his bid. He hopes to return by October and resume service after war. The Chelmsford protest voices opposition to nonresident efforts to waive direct representation in 1899 and 1900. Democrats plan campaign HQ in Associate Building as treasury allows.
Five new teachers join Bartlett schools. Maria W. Roberts transfers from Varnum with long service and high standing. Charlotte W. Markland comes from New Bedford, formerly Lowell. Carrie E. Erskine moves from Moody as a model worker. Mary E. Walsh elected for Varnum but has taught in Bartlett. Grace B. Alvord taught in Pawtucketville kindergarten.
In Tewksbury on August 29 Michael Conway aged 45 and in this city on August 30 Margaret Coughlin aged 92. Funeral Thursday morning from St Michael's church.
Napoleon Durham a swarthy son of France was sentenced by Judge Hadley in the police court to six months in the county jail for the larceny of a bicycle from John Davis. The wheel was recovered after he admitted guilt and said he hid it in a brook near Pelham. Durham has a prior record including drunkenness arrests last year.
Henry L. Pike, successor to D. Swan, advertises his study of shoes to fit customers. The shoe dealer notes large patronage from those seeking comfort and style, with special emphasis on children’s school shoes.
Weekly figures reveal sewer payrolls 274.76 and sewer maintenance 119.99 while street watering rose to 246.31 from 179.76. Street department payrolls climbed to 2774.19 versus 2088.21. lands and buildings 1081.39 vs 928.90. board of health 591.50, down 100 from 18sid. Governor Wolcott replies on Sixth and Ninth Massachusetts regiments payrolls and possible discharge dates.
Manager McCann of the Lowell police ball team explains the refusal to meet Lawrence at Glen Forest over an admission charged game. He says neither side could play well enough to justify fees and that the Lawrence plan would be a heavy burden on Lowell spectators. He emphasizes the team plays for fun, not money.
Daniel Parker of Lowell Massachusetts died Friday night at 11 while visiting his brother Asahel Parker of Hatley Quebec. He was 61, a former Lowell resident tied to the Kitson Machine company. Funeral held Sunday at Compton Sherbrooke Record August 22. Margaret Coughlin, longtime city resident, died at granddaughter Julia Ring’s home in Dra cut last evening. She left two daughters and one son.
A daughter serves as superior of Notre Dame academy in Qdell Il. One granddaughter is Sister Gertrude of Notre Dame academy in South Boston. A great granddaughter is Mary Stanslaws Ring of this city.
The report lists funerals from Floyd street and Moody street with masses at St Peters Sacred Heart and St Michael's cemeteries. Bearers include Burns Kenney and Curley family friends, with choir led by T F Molloy and solos by Louise McLaughlin. Floral tributes from the New England hunting company and shipmate inscription noted.
Miss May Logue and Miss Ethel Munroe are spending vacations at Lake Champlain and Mannett beach while Mr Michael McCrain visits Wigginville. Postmaster A G Thompson resumes duties after two weeks ill, and many residents plan summer trips to Pigeon Cove Nantasket and Arlington House.
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