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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1898
Page
3
Unseasonable weather spurs a widespread grip outbreak across New England with hundreds of cases in major cities. Providence Norwich New Haven Hartford Bridgeport and other urban areas report numerous sufferers, with fatalities noted in Philadelphia and rising school absenteeism statewide.
Boston December 22 free burlesque show before Judge Ely at municipal criminal court draws standing room only turnout. Seven defendants including Charles Belmont Bert Weston Billy Hart William L Campbell Gertie LeClair Gertie Hayes Karina face immorality charges over a repeat performance from Palace theatre amid police action. Witnesses describe alleged dialogue while defense argues performers’ innocence and artistic expression.
A Boston court heard an all day proceeding before Judge Ely as actors and actresses arrested on immoral show charges were discharged. William L. Campbell testified for defendants explaining ambiguous phrases while a performer demonstrated restraint at the prisoners dock. The hearing continued into the afternoon with further clarifications of words and phrases used.
Boston December 22 A burglar is found shot to death in the library of Hon John Shaw at Washington and Elm streets Quincy police suspect an intruder killed him. The victim carried 26 in bills a gold watch two stick pins and eye glasses and a note bearing the name James Emerson of Jamaica Plain. Eyewitness reports place the shooting around two o clock. The case hinges on identifying the dead man and linking him to the Shaw residence.
Boston, Dec. 22. At 11 30 this morn ing the cable ship Minia arrived and tied up at the New England dock after repairing a break in the Anglo American undersea cable. Captain Squares reports the break lay about six miles off shore and not caused by the sinking of the steamer Portland. He notes the break came from armor damage rather than a foreign substance.
Col Thomas Wentworth Higginson marks his seventy fifth birthday at 25 Buckingham Street Cambridge. He appears in good health with a tall erect figure. An advertisement promotes Von Stan Pineapple Tablets as a tonic aiding digestion and blood and nerve health, sold by Ellingwood Co. and C F E Carter.
Boston December 2 The adjutant general issues orders dissolving the advisory board appointed in April by the commander-in-chief and the fortification board set up to plan coast defence The commander-in-chief commends the officers for their able and loyal service and dissolves both boards.
Percy M. Jaffray, centre of Harvard University football, died at his rooms in Cambridge from spinal meningitis. The Irvington-on-the-Hudson, New York native, age 21, had knee injury after Yale game but returned to college two weeks ago. Autopsy later announced blood poisoning as the cause of death.
Boston announces the new union station on the south side of the city will be formally opened January 1. Mayor Quincy and railroad officials will speak at December 30 opening exercises in the grand Waiting room, with public inspection on December 31. Initially Plymouth and Midland divisions of the New York New Haven Hartford will use it, then further improvements including Back Bay will complete the setup.
Inspector McDonald of the comptroller of the currency arrived in Boston to examine the Howard National Bank whose stockholders voted to liquidate assets. He reviewed lands secured by notes and called in several note makers for personal inspection. A full report to Washington is expected next week.
Boston municipal criminal court heard holiday shoplifting cases and fined several defendants. Lillian Dever, from the North End, admitted obscene language and paid a $10 fine. Jane Ross paid $20. Taschereau’s case for stealing 40 yards of matting was continued. Disdale was fined $10 for breaking glass and appealed.
Washington December 22 Adjutant General Corbin testified before the war investigation commission detailing the selection and relocation of Camp Alger and the roles of Gen Miles and Capt Seaburn He said the army was well equipped by April 10 and that general war preparations were not fully undertaken until a declaration by Congress. Roosevelt reports detail rough riders food shortages and improvised supplies at Santiago with officers buying beans tomatoes sugar coffee and rice and shells. scarce clothes and shoes hampered the troops.
Washington reports that naval authorities have learned that a large battleship cannot exit New York harbor under extra low water without striking bottom. The coast survey measured water near Diamond Reef and the rock, supporting the view that Massachusetts or similar ships cannot maneuver out during ebb tide with strong wind without touching bottom.
Secretary Bliss said Hitchcock, his successor, will sail for the United States on January 6 with the office switch to occur just before February 1. The statement clarifies the tempo of the incoming administration and cabinet transition.
Washington December 22 Secretary Long has recovered from his cold enough to resume duties at the Navy Department Secretary Hay remains confined to his home.
Lieutenant Hobson toured Denver with private and public receptions drawing thousands. He lectured for Manila soldiers families earning over 600 dollars and praised for his demeanor. Asked about kissing rumors, he denied approving them, blamed editors for misinformation, and said he alone bore responsibility.
A newly erected water tank at the Brick factory, part of the Seth Thomas Clock plant, collapsed after four pm in Thomaston Connecticut on December 22. The accident damaged the factory, causing losses estimated above $10 000. No one was harmed. The plant employed over 175 workers and rebuilding will take about six weeks.
Cherryfield Maine December 22 belief persists that the schooner Ethel of Millbridge was lost with all hands in a November gale. She sailed from Atlantic City to Norfolk November 26. Master James A Leighton of Millbridge. Crew included John Norton of Millbridge and Samuel Fickett of Harrington. 141 tons register built in 1890. Owned by captain and others in Millbridge and town.
Farm notes warn injuries occur frequently with cuts bruises and sprains. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is claimed to relieve pain instantly and is advertised as a must have on every farm.
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