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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1898
Page
1
The page presents a December poem praising the month with playful verses about snow, wreaths, and holiday cheer. It also includes notes on varied remarks from The Harlem Life and Chicago papers, referencing figures like Senator Hoar, Edmond Roustand, and a parade of humorous vignettes and quips from 19th century periodicals.
Mrs L M Stansbury of Denver argues that municipal government should run like business not politics. She contends women should not vote for men who fail in personal business to lead the city's affairs.
The notice lists daily hours from 8 a m to 4 p m at Middlesex Street corner with special Saturday hours from 5 a m to 7 p m. The fragment mentions P O Avenue and a person or name Joe Yu in unclear context.
Torrey E. Warner editor of the Boston Traveller was sentenced to 30 days in Dedham jail by Judge Sherman for contempt of court. The punishment followed publication of comments and editorials that the court believed could have influenced the jury prior to trial in the Getchell manslaughter case.
Biddeford Maine December 23 The mule spinners union here has dissolved after mules were halted in the Laconia cotton mills by the switch to spinning frames. Similar changes hit Pepperell mill as well. Once the best paid workers they now acknowledge their influence has waned and the union is dissolved.
Washington reports that the war department aims to rush enough U S troops to Cuba to meet any call. Transports at Atlantic ports are being prepared on rush orders for immediate sailing south. Spanish garrisons are evacuating with unusual speed.
Dispatches from Iloilo report several engagements between Spaniards and insurgents. Many insurgents were killed or wounded in the clashes. Aguinaldo is said to have cabled the government promising the soon release of Spanish prisoners in insurgent hands.
Constantinople reports Ghani Bey, the sultan's aide-de-camp, was murdered yesterday during a quarrel by Hafuz Pacha. Ghani had gained notoriety for lawless acts at Epirius and terrorized locals by extorting money under threats of death.
San Francisco man Herman Grauberg died at 102 after nine teen years of planning his burial. He bought a coffin and shroud and chose pall bearers, then outlived all but three of them. He was buried in the casket he prepared.
New York Dec 23 The preliminary report of the Nicaragua canal commission has been completed and will be read before the Senate committee soon. It outlines construction details and provides a close estimate of the total cost of the undertaking.
The Boston Globe notes next Sunday's issue will brim with holiday cheer including a color supplement. A Christmas night dream song query and two amateur Santa Clauses will appear in color. Clergymen will discuss whether the era of peace on earth is near.
The Rev. Dr. John W. Kramer rector of the Church of the Holy Spirit Episcopal in Bensonhurst died today at the parsonage adjoining the church. His death marks the end of a long service to the parish and community.
An obituary notices an officiant who attended a funeral on Wednesday in his usual health. He retired early, then around midnight suffered a coughing fit that persisted for several hours, indicating a sudden illness following a calm day.
Gov Wolcott and the council refused commutation for Dominique Krathofski of Springfield. He will be executed on December 30 for the January 1896 murder of his step-daughter Victoria Pinkos, in Boston.
John FE Turner, a respected Black resident of Pocomoke City Maryland, was abducted from his home by two unknown men early today and brutally murdered. A posse searches for the fugitives as neighbors react with alarm across racial lines.
London December 22 The British Admiralty is reported to have placed orders for four warships with shipbuilders on the Clyde.
Middlesex County mourns as Col William Barrett dies after a weeklong typhoid illness. Born July 5, 1859 in Concord, he served as secretary of the Middlesex mutual fire insurance company from 1896 and held numerous regional roles. His death follows the recent passing of Edwin Shepard Barrett.
Mrs H W Ladd of 66 Kirk street was presented a Morris chair by her boarders last night. About 25 residents and a few guests gathered in the parlor for a literary and musical program. Miss Ruth Sherburne played piano, Miss Anna Cilley read, Mrs William H Dike gave the presentation address, and Mrs James W Huntoon officially presented the chair.
The long delayed official report on the Varnum school boiler test shows a minor leak at the rear seam, then fracture of the manhole frame at 200 pounds, with the boiler deemed beyond repair at the front head by 350 pounds. The electric wire commission report awaits release, while city departments pursue capital projects and staffing.
Christmas is near with a wide display of fowl and pork ready for the table. Turkeys geese ducks and other poultry arrive from Vermont and the west daily with no abnormally high prices. Suckling pigs look tempting and Lamb’s writings on pork entice readers to consider a festive meal as the big storm leaves few fish scarce.
In a Lowell court, judge laments citizen neglect for wayward young women as he sentences Jennie Clement to 15 months at Sherborn reform school and her husband to the State farm for drunkenness. Several others receive fines or jail terms. a tied case resolves after tomorrow.
A warning notes pickpockets and burglars exploit the holiday season as the Bureau of Criminal Investigation reports a surge in home entries and stolen items. On December 21 a Moody street watch chain and charm were taken, along with an overcoat, kid gloves, and a woman's umbrella from Tyler street and Appleton street residences.
U S vs Spain game offered as a free gift ChristmasDay from 9 am to 4 pm Saturday December 24. Free to anyone who presents one of the coupons currently distributed in the Book of Parlor Games at every house in Lowell Illinois. Hood & C Thorndike Street Lowell Mass hosts the event.
Jury in East Cambridge superior court returns a 25 379 52 verdict for the city in the Erie tax cases doubling as a contract action over taxes levied in 1889 on stock held in trust valued at 160 000 per director. Defendants include Glidden Russell Pickering Sprague Bennett and the Jewett estate. Adams not tried due to a pending appeal.
Port land dispatch reports Judge Peabody hearing a guardianship contest over a girl named Gertrude Evelyn Ellis Sharpe. Mary Sharpe, Ida Warren, and James Whitworth vie to be guardian after Ellis’s death and the end of his guardianship and Royal Arcanum legacy rights, with Warren and Sharpe agreeing to care for the child two years then transfer to Sharpe.
The recount of aldermen and license votes completed yesterday afternoon shows no material change in aldermen standings. Corrected license totals: Yes 6467, No 6919, blanks 415. no license majority rises to 452, up 29 from original returns.
The article urges readers to notify letter carriers of address changes to avoid misdirected Christmas gifts. Express companies report many misaddressed packages and will mail notifications. Carriers' window will be open Saturday 7 to 8 p m and Sunday 12 to 1 p m. provide name and street number for service.
The Hospital guild sale at Carleton and Hovey's closes today with remaining holly and greens for yuletide. Women behind the counter urge purchases of wreaths as the sale, aimed to be an annual event, has been very successful.
George E. Sanborn aged 59 years and 7 months died in Cohoes after a four week illness. Born in Lowell Massachusetts in 1839 he lived in Cohoes and Saratoga before returning to Cohoes in 1881. A painter by trade, he attended Baptist churches in Cohoes and Saratoga and belonged to Egberts Lodge and the Knights of Pythias. Survived by his wife and three sons William Schenectady Edward and Jas. Cohoes. Funeral at 2 pm from 83 Oneida Street. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Also notices of Harriet J. Foster and Terrence O'Brien follow.
A requiem mass at Immaculate Conception Church Thursday honored Amelia Farrell with Rev. Wm. D. Joyce presiding and Gregorian chant led by P. P. Haggerty. Bearers included Michael Flanagan John Flanagan William Sullivan William Buckley Michael Carey and James Carr Interment followed at the Catholic cemetery. Patrick Manaman’s funeral from his home Wednesday featured solemn mass at St. Peter's Church officiated by Rev. Fr. Mullen with bearers James Jantzen Edward O'Connell John Hickey James Conway John Boyle and Michael Brady undertaker Rogers in charge.
Mr Ernesto E Cardell of Lowell and Miss Blanche L Eggleston of Charlestown New Hampshire wed Thursday afternoon at the home of Rev Dr J M Greene. After a prolonged honeymoon they plan to reside in Lowell.
Mrs. Nettie H. Smead to spend the holidays in Medford. Mrs. A. A. Paxson, previously ill, shows great improvement and may be out today. Arthur Hassett and John J. Graham of Holy Cross college return for the holidays. William M. Burns, post office forwarding clerk, ill with typhoid fever at home on Barclay Street.
Lizzie M Emery died at home in this city on December 23, age 53 years 7 months 18 days. She was the wife of William H Emery and resided at 54 Lane Street. Funeral arrangements are pending.
A Hyde Park to Lowell police message reports George McHale or McKay of Colburn Street Merrimack Corporation attempted self harm by cutting his throat. He was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital today for treatment.
If a dry goods store necktie costing 25c is valued by men at one third of the 50c Merrimack necktie, the Merrimack necktie is the cheaper buy.
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