This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1898
Page
1
The column surveys a mix of social commentary and political notes. It highlights a Minnesota style quip about queer people and a playful jab at Governor Tanner and Illinois tanning. It also notes society pages, film portrait trends, a Skowhegan joke, and a Gloucester fish landings figure of 119,952,000 pounds, framing contemporary culture and commerce with a wry tone.
Reported debris along Cape Cod consists of waterlogged life preservers stuffed with grass thought to originate from the steamer Portland. The items appear useless and have sparked commentary on the ethics of cheating in life preservers. Also noted are a Tasmanian priest visiting Adams and a Clan Grant concert in Associate Hall featuring tenor Walter Gray praised for his performance.
In Washington on December 6 the Senate heard a Vermont Legislature petition urging revival of the admiral and vice admiral grades and recognition of Dewey. Senator Hale introduced a bill reviving the ranks. Senator West then offered a joint resolution contending the Constitution grants no power to acquire territory to govern as colonies.
Emperor William opened the Reichstag in Berlin and announced a completed army organization. He said Germany maintains friendly relations with foreign powers and will pursue a policy to contribute to peace. He welcomed the Czar’s proposal and noted German neutrality in the Spanish American War.
Ex-President Grover Cleveland and E C Benedict aboard the yacht Oneida were near collision in the upper bay when struck by the Harlem car transfer float. Bow sprit damaged but both men escaped injury.
London editors express satisfaction with President McKinley’s message, yet criticize his allusion to the Nicaragua canal as not sufficiently honoring British treaty rights. The commentary reflects diplomatic sensitivities in the canal dispute and urges stronger acknowledgment of British interests.
At Madison Square New York on December 6 a field of 23 cyclists remained on the track at 7 am with the pace averaging 10 miles per hour. Miller and Waller fought closely through the night as the race continued.
In Boston a U S circuit court session opened with Willig S Jewett facing embezzlement charges of about 25000 linked to his role as agent in liquidation for Lake National Bank Wolfeboro New Hampshire between 1893 and 1896. Jury empanelled. indictment read. defense counsel W S Hopkins and H Ek Bailey. U S Attorneys B B Jones and J H Casey prosecute.
Past Grand Councillor Hector Turnbull conducted a school of instruction and gave an exemplification for the cold water soldiers. One initiation and one membership proposal passed as many visitors attended from Wirene lodge including Ida A. Tilton and Edward Turnbull. A lodge fair is planned for December 22 and 23 in the Highland M E church vestry on Loring street.
Branch 25 of the National Association of Letter Carriers met in Elkshall with President Charles A. Carey presiding. Semi annual reports by the treasurer and financial secretary were read and routine business completed. Officers elected: President Charles A. Carey, Vice President George B. Howard, Treasurer Edwin A. Howe, Sergeant at Arms John F. Lynch, Financial Secretary Wm. H. Whitston, Recording Secretary Joseph J. Ward, Trustees Frank G. Rundlett Egerton F. Hood Thomas F. Meagher.
Lowell mortality for the week ending December 5 reports a population of 7,000 with 36 total deaths, 14 under five, and 2 infectious diseases. Acute lung diseases total 6, diphtheria 1, membranous croup 1. The week’s death rate is 21.5, up from 18.3 and 13.1 in the prior two weeks. Infectious diseases for week ending Dec 3 include scarlet fever 2, diphtheria 4, membranous croup 1, and measles 1.
Mrs Lenora M Lake winner of first vice president post in the W C T A will address a Lowell audience next Wednesday evening in Assocate hall under the Mathew Temperance Institute. The discourse topic is Total Abstinence with free admission.
Scores for 16 leaders in the six day race show Waller at 395 miles and 3 laps, Pierce 401.6, Nawn 385.2, Ginn 376.5, Stevens 382.7, Hale 353.2, Lawson 360.5, Sehrnner 372.3, Turville 341.2, Julius 333.6, Pilkington 327, Aronson 257.9, Albert 364.5, Frederick 251.3, Monachon 320.7.
Company G soldiers Samuel Busby and William Hunt went to St Johns hospital yesterday, reporting to the medical staff for treatment or examination.
At the regular meeting on Monday evening Dracut Grange elected the following officers for the ensuing year Master B M Cluff Overseer M L Peavey Steward A B Bryant Assistant Steward Warren W Fox Lady Assistant Steward Mrs Mabel Carpenter Treasurer Franklin P Fox Secretary Mabel Peavey Lecturer Calvin Richardson Chaplain Henry F Peabody Ceres Mrs D M Cluff Pomona Mrs A B Bryant Flora Mrs Geo R Fox Gatekeeper Victor Cluff
The Leominster Horn Supply Company has been enjoined from producing a horn by-product due to its strong odor, hurting a profitable line. The Berkshire Agricultural Society in Pittsfield, oldest in the U S, votes to sell its grounds and relocate to cheaper city property. Clinton discusses a city charter as it nears its 50th anniversary in 1900. Josiah B Thomas of Peabody leaves 50000 for a town hospital and 5000 for a Home for Old Ladies in Peabody.
A Detroit Journal brief notes that the man is troubled by conscience causing sleepless nights, humorously remarking he cannot even sleep in church. The item conveys a sharp, wry tone typical of a brief newspaper quip.
A lively street campaign unfolds with Democratic rifts and Republican unity backing Mayor Bennett. Campaigns center on Pearson Crowley dynamics, aldermanic candidates Lucius Derby Entwistle Chapin Carpenter and others, with rallies, legal questions, and tax implications tied to a no license vote.
An electric car in Chelmsford struck a stray team near Golden Cove on Monday night, smashing the wagon into kindling and leaving the horse rattled but uninjured. William Drew, backing home after stepping from his wagon to talk with a friend, saw the horse dash toward the tracks before being relieved of its burden.
A largely attended and enthusiastic meeting of Gen Fiske Lodge of Good Templars occurred Monday night with active participation and spirited discussion.
The Woolen Spinners union met last night to decide actions after a dispute with Lowell Manufacturing over workload and pay. The union, which plans to join the American Federation of Labor, reported a proposed $1.50 weekly pay increase tied to more work, but the company withdrew the offer and production continues under the old terms.
The city offers to accept smooth paving on Aiken Street if Dunn Bros. agrees to a $2000 reduction in the city’s bill. City officials believe contract violation justifies price difference and bondsmen may be released. Clerk Kidder has not completed the three department books and seeks a written order.
Obituary notices report Nellie A Woodward longtime city businesswoman dying in Bowdoinham Maine on December 23 after a long illness. Also noted is the death of Josephine LeBlanc wife of Alexander LeBlanc at 79 Davidson Street aged 25. Ellen A Woodward formerly of the city dies in Bowdoinham Maine on December 3 after a painful illness.
Dennis F O Neill funeral was held yesterday from his North street home at 2 pm with burial in Catholic cemetery. Bearers were Francis Murphy Frank McGuire Henry Watson Thomas Ahearn Frederick Murphy and John Delaney. Charles Zimmer funeral from 77 Saratoga street officiated by Rev H W O Millington with music from Fifth Street Baptist church quartet. Royal Arcanum delegation attended and many floral tributes. Bearers were W H Brown Charles Wells Thomas Tanner and Thomas Purleigh. Burial followed in Edson cemetery.
The report notes Rev. Thomas Murphy taking over at Immaculate Conception church in place of Rev. John Reynolds, with Rev. Fr. Fletcher replacing him at Oblata Fathers college in Buffalo. Dennis J. Morris returns to Lowell to join Martin & Co. druggists after stints in Lynn and Merrimack Square. Corporal John O. Laing and wife cut short their wedding tour to report for duty with the 15th Infantry. Rev. R. A. Greene of Grace church remains confined at home with a severe cold.
In Hadley Court seven drunken defendants appeared. Three were released, two fined one dollar, one fined five dollars, and Benjamin F. Donnelly was sentenced to the State farm at Bridgewater. Mary A. Dufresne faced an idle and vagrant life charge and was continued in bond of 100 dollars until December 9.
James Corbeau sustained a two inch neck gash after slipping against a loom at Tremont and Suffolk mills this morning. He was transported by ambulance to Lowell hospital for treatment.
George H. Eaton and Emma Evans were married by Rev. E. T. Curnick at the parish house of Worthen Street M. E. Church on Sunday afternoon December 4.
Cumings Gilbert aged 74 years 1 month 19 days died at 129 Harvard street Dorchester on December 3. Walter F Earle son of Thomas F and Clara A Earle died at 568 School street December 5 aged 16. Fanny E Rollins wife of Henry C Rollins died at 4 rear of 234 Appleton Street December 6 aged 31. Funeral services for Walter F Earle at 568 School street Wednesday at 2 PM. Friends invited.
The remark notes a marked distinction betweenOvershoes and Artics in type and quality of leather goods and stresses the importance of proper fitting methods. It emphasizes that the right kind varies and requires careful selection to ensure correct use and comfort.
Time and money saved by buying direct. We carry the right styles including Gentlemen's High Cut Three-Buckle Arctics, Ladies' High Cut Three-Buckle Arctics, and high cut Arctics for Misses and Children, all newly available.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.