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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1898
Page
1
A literary excerpt by James Whitcomb Riley opens with reflections on the sermon of the rose and childhood doubts alongside later lines about love and memory. The piece blends sorrow and joy as the poet mourns youth and treasures the garden’s beauty after rain, interwoven with dated notes on 19th century topics and a Christmas quip about Santa and a veteran’s marriage.
A string of dialogue snippets shows characters debating backyards, possessions, and marriage with humorous quips. Misheard lines include a family landowner and a potential son-in-law exchange, alongside playful remarks on food and identity. The voice mimics a gossip tabloid tone.
British reports from the Bay of Biscay recount the La Burgogne disaster aboard the Clan Drummond. Lascars panicked and fought, several Europeans including the captain drowned, Lascar sailors overwhelmed boats, Malays crowded into lifeboats, and all perished.
Interviewers pressed the American peace commissioners at Southampton before their departure aboard the St. Louis for New York. They refused to discuss peace terms. Judge Day stated the treaty would likely reach the President by December 24, after which the President would determine if it should be sent to the Senate now or wait for a special session in March.
London reports the death of Baron Ferdinand James D Rothschild M P the second son of the late Baron Alphonse Rothschild He was a member of Parliament in the Unionist interest for Aylesbury.
A Havana dispatch to the Cuban representative in Madrid announces the death of Gen. Maximo Gomez. The message confirms the veteran Cuban liberator passed away in Havana, prompting reactions from Cuban authorities and observers in Spain.
News from Empress of India reports Yumantse led rebels in Sze Chuen province killing over sixty Christians including European missionaries. About 6,000 Catholic refugees gather in Chun King as 5.9 million taels worth of property is destroyed and France seeks reparations.
Boston December 16 stockholders of the Continental Bank voted to go into liquidation and close business January 9 under a plan to liquidate this bank and the Manufacturers' Bank and organize the Colonial National Bank in their stead.
Unknown vandals wrecked a Pennsylvania railroad palace car set in Jersey City yards near Chicago limited service. Dining and buffet cars were smashed, tables split, leather backs ripped, plush seats gouged, and windows shattered. several parlor cars were defaced. No theft, no suspects. A similar act damaged an Erie yard train that night with no clues.
William A E Moore was convicted of robbing Martin Mahon proprietor of the New Amsterdam hotel New York on November 4. Fayne Moore the co defendant faces trial Monday. The Moores staged a badger game and Mahon gave information that led to the crime.
Massachusetts reports indicate traffic halted on the Old Colony system Friday afternoon due to the snapping of two guy wires on the draw over Fort Hill channel. All train service suspended until repairs are completed.
From Kneeland street station Boston a four year old, Harry Rosenthal of South Boston, fell in the street on Thursday striking his head. He was unconscious and died Friday of concussion. Medical examiner to investigate. Luni A. Dean of Roxbury shot himself Friday night. death instantaneous. Despondency from business troubles given as probable cause. He was 45 leaving a family.
The Young Women's Hospital Guild began a week long Christmas sale at Carleton and Hovey to aid Lowell General Hospital. Evergreen wreaths holly and mistletoe decorate the shop windows while contests and children's activities promise added appeal. Sales run daily 9 am to 10 pm with four workers per shift and deliveries for ordered decorations.
In the will of the late Miss Mary A. Barnard of Amesbury made public Friday the bequests include Amesbury public library 10000 for books and library upkeep Anna Jaques Hospital Newburyport 4000 Main Street Congregational Church Amesbury 1000 Hampton Institute Virginia 500 Friends Mission Douglas Island Alaska 500 YMCA Amesbury 1000 Home for Aged Women Amesbury 2900
An advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla permanently cures catarrh by purifying the blood and healing nasal and throat tissues. It claims relief from ringing in the ears headaches and discharges and urges taking the medicine before complications arise. Price is $1.00.
City lands and buildings committee met after noon to examine legitimate bills including the Murphy affair linked to Supt True and Edward Murphy. The street committee met at night to assess damages from White and Winter streets with awards debated and a $100 payout approved for encroachment damages.
Thomas J. Grady was found guilty of cruelly beating a horse after a collision with a baker's team on Pawtucket street. He paid a $25 fine and was bound over $300 for the superior court after appeal. Grady and accomplice Clark fled the city but Grady returned alone last week. Four drunks were released. three others withdrew appeals from three months in jail.
Postmaster Thompson travels to Boston this afternoon to secure an inspector who will visit Lowell on Monday to determine site options for a Merrimack square sub post office if established in the area. Stamps worth 20000 were sold in the former agency yearly. The store firm has retired and due to low federal allowances it is hard to find another to run the agency. Thompson will press for higher compensation. Christmas rush starts soon and general mail volume is heavy. SILVER WEDDING. Mr and Mrs William N Kittredge of South Canton street celebrate their 25th anniversary on Friday night, surprised by friends and receiving many gifts.
Prince and Son of 108 Merrimack Street display samples of the Warnicke Bookcase. Makers claim it is never too small or too large, always just right for any library size from ten to ten thousand volumes. Practical, handsome and economical.
City hall buzzes with talk that Laforest Beals assistant superintendent of the sewer department may resign or be removed after discussions in the mayor's office this week. Mayor Bennett advised Supt Cheney to remove Beals and offered a hearing in his office, urging Beals to hand in his resignation. Specific charges remain undisclosed though linked to cement sales to the department.
Citizens of Billerica plan a town hall reception for local soldiers from Sixth Company C and Ninth Company M. A public meeting Dec 7 formed a committee to organize the Dec 28 event, with town officials and a reception committee named. Also noted is a military ball at the armory next Wednesday hosted by Company G with features including a descriptive piece and calls sounded by Joe Hibbard.
John S. Tiffany aged 33 died in Helena Montana after serving with the 2nd U S Infantry. He fought at Cuba San Juan El Caney and Santiago and contracted fever while with the Red Cross. He did not recover after returning to Montauk Point and was a son of John Tiffany of Medina New York. Also Adin Packard aged 77 died Friday afternoon.
In Boston yesterday Rev. and Mrs. Thos S Sayer and daughter attended the funeral of Mrs Sayer’s father John F Randolph who died Thursday at age 88 years seven months. Other local notes report sick and improving residents including Rev Bowley Green, Constable John McQuade, Thomas Ramsay, John J Hunt, Owen Cahill, Fred Howard, Horace Sloam, Philip J Farley, with Farley undergoing treatment in Washington and soon expected to return.
Obituaries list several local deaths and funeral plans including Mary Bradley age 67 at 485 Westford Street. Abigail W Foster age 70 in Chelmsford with service at Edson Cemetery. Mrs Sarah Park widow of George Parks at 359 Central Street with service at Talbot Chapel Lowell Cemetery. William Sharkey age 17 at 9 Kinsman Street. Adin Packard age 77 at 5% Worthen Street with service Monday. flowers kindly omitted. Also note: corporation tax cases trial opens in Cambridge Monday with city solicitor and Judge George F Richardson set to hear witnesses.
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