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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
3
The Boston Herald reports improved mood in cotton goods markets with bleached goods up 1 to 2 percent as stocks shrink. Prices rise on exports and favorable demand while brown goods hold firm. Yarns firm, imports slow, and manufacturers seek price stability ahead of spring orders.
Nashua reporter Edward Cohen found a dead man in a water-filled ditch about a mile from the Massachusetts line in Hudson. The victim, possibly William Tolman of Lowell, wore new clothes and carried an envelope addressed to W. H. Tolman of 26 Middle Street. Coroners plan to review findings tomorrow. Tolman’s identity confirmed by John Norris of Lowell.
In Concord New Hampshire an overnight break in was attempted at Merrimac county jail to free prisoners. Sheriff Edgerly suspects no motive beyond freeing inmates including Frank Foss and John Tynan. Turnkey Nickerson confronted two intruders on the jail roof and a violent scuffle ensued ending with one assailant unconscious on the ground and the other evading capture.
Residents back Doan's Kidney Pills with local testimonials, claiming relief from painful urinary issues and headaches after using the remedy sold by Ellingwood Co. and Carter & Sherburne. A second incident report follows about a highway robbery where Nickerson defended himself, injuring a would‑be thief and prompting police chase and two arrests.
Old Orchard Pier officers met Berlin Bridge Company officials to discuss rebuilding the iron pier section washed away in Monday’s gale. Debris cleared from the wrecked pavement, with $15,000 estimated loss. The 1600 feet remaining is deemed solid. spring reconstruction expected.
Paris dispatch reports no joint peace commission session today as Spaniards translate the U S reply on status of subjects in annexed territories. Eight main treaty articles are settled with minor points to sign likely Saturday. Officials express desire to finish work and reopen diplomatic relations.
In Havana on December 3, Gen Wade, president of the Cuban evacuation commission, met Captain General Castellanos at the palace in a ceremony marked by official courtesy and military honors. Unlike Blanco era treated officials, Wade was greeted with guards at attention, bugle calls, and a courteous escort. Wade and his staff conducted a brief, cordial interview before Wade departed.
An article reports a Brooklyn presbytery meeting accusing Mormons of canvassing houses to win converts and pressuring pastors. It cites Rev. Behrends and Rev. Foote condemning Mormon attempts to gain political influence via Utah senator Roberts. Women across the country are urged to contact Congress to oppose his seat.
The Eastern Baseball League annual meeting adjourned until next Thursday after a brief session. President T. P. Powers presided with representatives W. H. Draper Providence, George Kuntsch Syracuse, Charles Shean Springfield, Charles Englert Rochester, Geo Stegmier, Wm Goeckel Wilkes Barre, James Franklin Buffalo, George A. O'Neil Montreal. The Buffalo club resigned, joining the Western league.
Assistant Naval Constructor Hobson sails to Manila to supervise raising the sunken Spanish warships. He plans to depart around December 20 and still hopes to recover the Colon, though he doubts the navy department will approve additional funding for the effort.
Rev. George Latimer of Salem spoke to Lowell attendees in Colonial hall about Robert Browning as a man and poet. The talk explored Browning's influences, modern pessimism versus optimism, and his life choices, ending with readings of shorter poems. Also noted is a local drugstore anecdote and a remedy advertisement for Chamberalin's Cough Remedy.
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