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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1898
Page
1
A playful poem describes an imagined day aloft on a cloud with wings and carefree antics. It contrasts the soft, safe sky with the dangers of stairs below and imagines endless flying, diving, and peeking from high altitudes. The passage blends whimsy with a brief editorial aside on other topics and light commentary from a periodical page.
Congress reconvened in Washington at noon under public interest. The body resumes after the Spanish war, with Speaker Reed initiating sessions as Washington attended the ceremonies and the hall showed no signs of the recent explosion.
Portland Maine December 5 at 2 30 this morning a great fire started at the lower end of Custom House wharf with a hurricane and rising wind. The water front and steamers tied up there were in grave danger though firemen later gained control. Loss reported at 20000 dollars.
American Peace Commissioners and Spanish representatives met in Paris on December 5 after a lengthy session. The talks shifted in form or substance of several demands. Officials say a final agreement could be reached today on substance, with only wording to be settled.
London, Dec. 5. Miss Kate Lyon of Harold Frederick’s household, late New York Times correspondent, was discharged today after being charged with manslaughter in his Oct. 19 death. Christian Scientist Athalie Millis, who attended him, was also discharged.
New York December 5 2000 spectators watched the six day bicycle race begin at midnight. Rice retired at five this morning. Leaders at ten o clock were Miller 195 miles 6 laps Waller 198 miles 4 Pierce 197 miles 2 Naw n 196 miles 3.
The Alton woolen mills at Kingston Rhode Island were destroyed by fire this morning. The blaze began in the boiler room and high winds fueled the flames. All machinery and finished goods were lost, with a stated loss of 25000 dollars. It was the village’s only major industry.
The transport Berlin with the First Kentucky regiment sailed for Newport News from Ponce P I Gen Guy Henry with staff aboard bound for San Juan Gen Burke succeeds Gen Henry here.
George W. Gage, a noted shoplifter arrested by Officer John G. Crowley, was identified by Hartford detectives as the man who operated in the city. Detective Sergeant ...
Walter W. Smith and an unidentified Hartford man identified George W. Gage in Lowell as a shoplifting crook operating in Hartford around mid October. Gage, also known as Harris and Cummings, faces extradition to Hartford with district attorney and detective Smith coordinating papers. His counsel, D J Donahue, plans to protest extradition while Hartford officials push for speedy trial.
The American Irish Historical Society council met at Parker House Boston with Hon Thomas J Gargan presiding. New members admitted included James Whitcomb Riley Indianapolis Eli Thayer Worcester and Joseph Sheehan Philadelphia and about 100 others.
This morning an ambulance was summoned to Carpet Mills for a man knocked unconscious by a head blow. By the time the wagon arrived the man had regained consciousness and refused hospital treatment. His name was not obtained.
Massachusetts report notes North Adams Transcript Company assignment and recalls the paper's former status. Austria sees rapid bicycle manufacture with 1897 output at least 70,000 wheels, nearly double 1896. Exports grow from 5735 to 6900, production up 66 2 3 percent, imports up 37 2 3 percent, with 28,000 more bikes than 1896.
A survey of Republican council candidates James Dana Oliver Wilder Beaulieu Taylor Libby and others across wards outlines experience and integrity. The piece notes Bennett’s strong mayoral record and hints at campaign plans and interparty legal questions while urging GOP turnout.
The city Odd Fellows hold their annual fair December 5 to 10 with a concert and ball opening at Middlesex Street hall and planned events to boost membership and moral influence. A concert at First Presbyterian Church scheduled for Thursday has been postponed indefinitely.
Honora Folon, an orphan claiming a millionaire father's estate, appeals at city hall for help recovering bank books and the full amount from alleged heirs and impersonators. Alderman Peirce calls a lands and buildings committee meeting. Supt. True did not produce Edward Murphy to explain a Carter street school bill. expected lively discussion and possible council report if explanations fail.
The community attended multiple funerals this weekend. Josie Ermer from Quimby street was buried in the Catholic cemetery with Undertaker O'Donnell in charge. Col James Francis's service at 2:30 PM at 80 Mansur street followed by burial in Lowell cemetery with Civil War comrades as bearers. Bridget Rigney honored at St Peter's church with burial in Catholic cemetery under Undertaker Rogers. Ashton Taylor's service at 2 PM at Edson cemetery chapel, bearers named Farrington and others. Maria McNulty requiem Mass at St Peter's, T F Molloy directed choir, burials at Catholic cemetery under C H Molloy. Mrs Fannie Williams buried from her home at 17 Queen Street with Rev Asa R Dilts presiding.
Charles Zimmer musician died Saturday at his home 77 Saratoga Street aged 29. He was the son of Christopher Zimmer a Middle Street gunsmith and worked with his father. An accomplished cornet player he left a wife one child his father and two brothers as survivors.
Police Court in Hadley heard J Charles A Forbes plead not guilty to attempted shooting of Officer John Hickson. He also faced drunkenness and assault charges. held $900 bond to next Friday. The session also dealt with sixteen other drunks and multiple sentences including jail terms and fines.
The court released an unlicensed dog keeper. John Hines faced non support charges as his wife testified in court. After considering both sides, the judge ordered probation. Frank Guillet, charged with cruelty to a cat, was continued until the juvenile session Friday.
Miss Lottie Kendall visits her uncle Amos Kendall in Peterboro New Hampshire. Actor Arnold Daly of the Boston Museum party spends Sunday with Rev C E Fisher of Middlesex street. Abbott Academy club holds its second meeting at the Vendome Boston resolutions pass on the death of Miss Philena McKeen. Helen A Whittier speaks on Architecture as Petrified in History. Patrick J Lynch addresses the Boston Catholic union smoke talk on How a Newspaper is Made. Helen Huntington hosts eighth birthday party with supper and games. Belfast despatch reports Postmaster H L Kilgore 57 dies from a brain concussion after a fall. he served under Cleveland and retired during Harrison era.
Married on Wednesday November 30 at 6 p.m. in Charlestown, Mr. C. Harry Clap and Miss Kathrine E. Orser of Lowell exchanged vows at the home of Rev. Arthur Burrows.
Death notices from this city list Stuart A. McKay 15, of 48 East Merrimack, and Samuel Osgood 73, who led Billerica cemetery care for 30 years and belonged to Post 185 G A R. Funeral at 1 30 Tuesday. Hannah E Clement Dracut widow of Asa. Peter Kelley 45 of 8 Westford Street. Mary Maguire 51 of 32 High Street.
At an adjourned meeting the Mt Vernon Free Baptist society voted to concur with the church in extending a call to Rev. F A Currier of St John New Brunswick to become pastor for six months. The minister will review future relations. Currier recently graduated from an eastern college.
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