Lowell Soldiers Honored in Grand Welcome at Armory
Eight hundred Lowell residents gathered at the Westford Street drill shed for a soldiers banquet honoring Spanish American War veterans. Company M led the march of returning troops, with C and G following, while Gouverneur Knowlton and other dignitaries praised Massachusetts and the nation for liberty in Cuba and in Manila. The event featured a full menu, patriotic toasts, Sousa tunes, and letters from Navy officials and General Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westford Street Armory
Lowell
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States Volunteer
Great Republic
A. M. Chadwick
Volunteer Aid Association
Armory Hall
Armory
Company M
Santiago
George Bagley
Charles Carr
Company C
Capt
Greig
Lieut. Livingston
Capt. Fairweather
Mrs. Howard
Lieut
Pearson
Hunton
Camp Dewey
Sixth Regiment
Ponce
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Concord Bridge
Bunker Hill
Baltimore
San Juan
Bay State
Hosea M. Knowlton
Commonwealth
New England
Middlesex
Massachusetts
Empire
United States
State House
Spain
Congress
Manila
New York Harbor
Jeremiah Crowley
Crowley
Co. C
Charles A. Stott
Miles
Stott
Washington
Alger
Merritt
London
Ames
Bill Hayes
Navy
United States Navy
Lawrence
Perry
Bay
Lowell Man
John D. Long
Charles H. Allen
the Navy
Distillers Target Cheaper Alcohol Mixed With Drugs
A historical note complains that producers seek to cut costs and raise profits for compounders and dealers by diluting products with unsafe substitutes, increasing risk to consumers and avoiding crude alcohol and harmful drugs labeled as whiskey.
Mayor Bennett Opens Speech with Nation's Toast
The 1898 event sees Mayor James W. Bennett urge brevity as he delivers a toast praising a united United States. Frank W. Hall, the mayor’s secretary, cites a Washington letter dated February 19, 1898, announcing a celebration on the 50th instant by Longhi citizens honoring the Sixth and Ninth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry recently returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Army of the
United States
Army
Washington, D. C
Massachusetts Volunteers
Nelson A. Miles
James W. Bennett
United States of America
Frank W. Hall
Longli
Massachusetts Volunteers Infantry
McKinley Thanks Cuban and Puerto Rico Soldiers
President William McKinley expresses heartfelt appreciation to the troops and all present on a patriotic occasion for their gallant and faithful services to the country. He sends warm regards to the soldiers themselves and signs the message with respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Porto Rico
William McKinley
Pyramid Pile Cure touted as painless cure for piles
An advertorial claims the Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pills provide a safe, painless remedy for piles and rectal diseases. A Indianapolis user testimonial describes dramatic relief after one box, noting prior surgical fears and severe suffering. The offer includes priced packages and a free book by mail from Pyramid Co. Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. (. Hinkly
Mississippi Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Pyramid Co
Marshall, Mich
Pe-ru-Na and Man-a-lin Celebrities in Catarrh Cures
Letters from Mrs. Helen Scott of Willow Island Nebraska and others praise Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin for stomach troubles catarrh and nerves. Mrs Scott reports seven months to full health after systemic catarrh treatment. Mrs Ludering of California confirms relief and renewed vigor after using Pe-ru-na. Officials note neighbors adopting the remedies with good results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Scott
Willow Island
Neb
Mother Martens
Wisconsin
Mr. B. Martens
Sigel
Wis
Man-ai-lin
Ludering
California
I. Ludering
Cornwall
Cal
Tam
Pe-ru-na
P. Luderingter
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the Commonwealth
Apollo Quartette
Soldier Sons
Spindle City
Home Sweet Home
Stars and Stripes
Solon W. Stevens
Emn
Woman's Auxiliary
Lexington
Gettysburg
Stevens
Sousa
the Army
Mr. Crowley
Colonel Ames
Navy Department
Admiral Dewey
Hong Kong
President McKinley
Governor Long
Department
Manila Bay
Sampson
Schley
Hobson
Charette
Sued
Chas. H. Allen
Jas. W. Bennett
City Hall
Mass
E. A. McQuade & Co
Market Street
Mother
Dr. Hartman
Peruna
Mother Scott
Nebraska
Mother Pruitt
Missouri
Mary M. Pruitt
Palpa
Mother Degrout
Michigan
Austin Degrout
Woodville
Mick
Trey
Hartinen
Columbus
P. F. Devine
Merrimack St
Courier-Citizen
A. L. Brooks
W. T. Griffin
Appleton Street
Meadowcroft Street
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