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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1898
Page
1
A curio of quotes mixes a child praising a dandelion with botanical jargon and dated quips. The piece weaves snippets about Andover professors, weather for a polls trip, gray hair as an age marker, and remarks on military and political topics from the late 19th century, including Dewey and Spanish Mauser.
Washington December 13 The President accepts Gen Wheeler’s recommendation and commutes Private Lindsay T Holt of the 10th Cavalry at Huntsville Alabama from death to life imprisonment for killing a member of his troop during a quarrel.
A collection of humorous exchanges and witty lines from 19th and early 20th century papers. Dialogues include a philanthropist questioning a young man about his habits, a porter's assurances to an elderly traveler, a captain and mate debating navigation in fog, and a woman’s take on Sunday labor versus churchgoing.
Framed in medallion style and colored by hand these life model photos are touted as top Xmas gifts. G. C. Prince & Son offer a line priced from $5 to $9, with the best Prince frame styles. Stocks are moving quickly, urging an early visit to the store to view them.
In Havana on December 12 the steel casket bearing Columbus's remains was transferred from the Cathedral to the Conde de Venadito gunboat with high officials present. The cortege moved to Macha wharf where the casket was boarded as guns fired. The squadron Alfonso XIII Infanta Isabel and Conde De Venadito will sail for Cadiz tonight.
Atlanta citizens finalize plans for a peace jubilee reception for distinguished guests. The President and party arrive at nine tomorrow, with a Capitol visit, public reception, and a floral parade. A civic and military parade at noon Thursday will be reviewed by the President.
Chicago business houses will invest heavily in cold storage plants at Santiago Havana and Porto Rico to store fresh meat. Armour Swift Mortis and Liptom are backing the project. Swift will run a supply house in Havana to accommodate two hundred meat refrigerators.
Five deaths traced to sulfur and arsenic fumes from local smelters prompt mass meeting call. Many residents flee the city to escape the pollution as tensions rise over the hazardous nuisance in Butte Montana.
Washington December 1. It is very probable that Secretary Bliss will tender his resignation soon to devote time to his large business interests. He had said at his acceptance that he would not serve out the term.
A blast at the Hiawatha mine in Poteau I T last night killed five workers and entombed twenty five others. Dust following the blast is blamed for the explosion and there is little chance of rescue.
Terrible atrocities reported from Formosa with rebels attacking the village. They looted houses, burned forty structures, killed seven constables, and captured one alive, fastening him on whose back the rebels inflicted further harm.
The report describes brutal acts during conflicts with natives as a commander kills his companions and is slain by the savages. One constable escapes, then murders his wife and children to avoid capture. In Hankow, Chinese arsonists are captured and five are burned alive for setting dwellings ablaze.
Madrid reports Premier Sagista plans to secure a royal decree dissolving the chambers ahead of ratification of the peace treaty. This move would shift political dynamics as diplomats push toward formal approval.
The three masted schooner Howard H. Hanscom of New Haven, commanded by Captain Mark Holmes, sailed from Philadelphia on November 23 for Providence with coal. Seen before the Barnegat hurricane on November 27, she has had no trace since. The vessel carried eight crew and the captain’s family resides in New Haven.
A Lowell Massachusetts editor questions Alderman Peirce about his actions during the Spanish war and the banquet honoring Sixth Massachusetts soldiers. Peirce replies saying he was at home sick, bought a banquet ticket, then lent it to a veteran for his son in the Sixth Massachusetts. He notes paying $7 for an advertisement to publish a reply and criticizes the Morning Mail for not printing it.
Reported noon to noon voting mirrors last year with variations by precincts. Precincts in wards nine and seven show strong turnout, some boxes malfunctioning in ward 3 precinct 7, while rallying committees mobilize with sleighs and carriages. Notable figures include Jeremiah Crowley voting at 45 oclock and 99 year old David Atwood supporting Mayor Bennett. Republicans lead in turnout, aided by favorable weather and organized teams with red badges.
The Salvation Army seeks support for a Christmas tree event for 200 children on Christmas Eve from 7 to 9 at Central and Warren Streets and a December 26 dinner for 500 poor people. They request donations of specific foods, bread, coffee, and supplies including 200 toys, to ensure a charitable celebration free of creed or sect.
The note asks for food, toys and clothing to be sent to 11 Warren Street. If unable to deliver, send a card and someone will call. Donations by check should be made payable to Ensign Walter Bone, No 11 Warren Street, City.
A thorough search found no trace of missing time books in Superintendent True's office. They disappeared between Friday and Saturday and reappeared in the big safe without witnesses. The records suggest Edward D. Murphy did no work for $186.89, with other city workers doing the work in question.
The British American association held a smoke talk at Manchester Unity hall with entertainment by Wilfred Kershaw Samuel Smith H F Hall Peter Caddell George Shanks George Barrows and musical accompaniment by Arthur Mills. William Liddle hosted and Jerome F. Manning spoke along with other leaders. Cigar sharing marked the evening coordinated by David D. Dobson and Frederick Humphrey.
Eleven drunks appeared in Police Court Hadley. Bernard O Laughlin Matthew Lusty Julia Lyons Katharine B Clune were sentenced to six months workhouse and five months jail for various offenses. Mary Flannery jailed five months. Thomas Comber jailed four months for non support. Alfred Paradis non support continued until Dec 14. James Aspen threatening his wife case continued.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of Worthen Street M E church hosted an entertainment at pastor Rev E T Curnick's Kirk Street home. Genuine Chinese performers illustrated life in the Orient and sang in their language, with music and addresses on Chinese education led by Mrs E T Curnick and others.
The Massachusetts Woman's Relief Corps selects officers to serve at the department convention in Boston next February. James A. Garfield corps 33 names include President Mrs. Ella J. Blaisdell, senior vice president Mrs. Louise H. Blood, junior vice president Mrs. Mary J. Seeton. Delegates are Mrs. Rose F. Mansur and Mrs. Josie L. Carter with alternates Mrs. Anna F. Cheney and Mrs. Mary J. Seeton.
The funeral of Private J Otis Cole of Company F Sixth Massachusetts Volunteers was held at Holy Trinity Church Marlboro yesterday afternoon. The entire company attended as escort. Episcopal burial service read, a eulogy by Rev George S Pine delivered. At 4 graveside in Maplewood Cemetery taps sounded and a firing squad fired a volley.
A Lowell Citizen quips about blissful listening to the Adamowski trio in an afternoon setting while Boston Glebe suggests Lowell girls prefer evening outings, noting the afternoon’s appeal is limited.
Six candidates have entered the race for the superintendent of public buildings as a vigorous canvass proceeds for the election following the inauguration of the new city government.
Samuel A. O'Brien, a painter of 234 Appleton street, was arrested this afternoon for wilfully destroying a voting ballot after a dispute over address and ballot handling at precinct 1 ward 1. The incident led to his detention at the station house. he had insisted on erasing marks or receiving a replacement ballot, but tore up the marked ballot instead. The piece also notes the passing of Ervestire Drach and Jeremiah J. Coleman at ages 4 and 30 respectively, with brief family and service details.
Sister Clarissa, born Margaret Tracy in Cambridge, died at Notre Dame Academy Roxbury after months of consumption. She taught painting, entered the convent in 1891, served in Lowell and Roxbury, and was 30. Her funeral with solemn mass was led by Fr Doody, with Fr Flatley and Fr Flaherty assisting.
The Defenders beat the Favorites by 17 pins in a tight match last night. Final score details follow, highlighting a strong team performance and key frames that sealed the win.
Joseph Drach died at his home 84 Bartlett street after a 20 month illness. Born September 6 1811 in Huttenheim Alsace he served in the Second Cuirassiers 1832 to 1838 and later worked at Appleton and Lowell Machine Shop. He came to Lowell fifty years ago and lived there until his death yesterday afternoon.
Funeral notices list Agnes McCracken Mary Tucker Letitia Chapman Clarissa Day and Rogers family member with services at Massachusetts Roxbury Dracut Centre Willow Street and Rogers Hall. Undertakers O Donnell Young Currier and Rev F L Kelley officiated with burial in Edson cemetery Lowell cemetery.
In this city on December 12 Joseph Drach aged 87 years 3 months 6 days died at 4 Bartlett Street Funeral from Im maculate Conception Church on Wednesday at 9 a.m Friends invited Family requests no flowers In another notice Ella M Finn died December 11 Funeral services Sunday December 14 at 10 a.m at her home Private burial at Groton
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