24 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1898
Page
1
A Christmas carol excerpt is paired with a string of antique clippings noting stock highs, a judge’s view on a mother stealing her own child, Humane Society fashion tips, burglar defense law, Wake Island expansion, and winked reflections on resilience and寒冷 weather.
Charlie Howard an 11 year old son of Policeman Cornelius Howard of 79 Andrews Street was run over near Scannel and Whaley's boiler shop in Ayer City at noon. Both feet and ankles were crushed likely requiring amputation. He may not survive. He delivered dinners at the shop and was struck by a shifter while crossing the tracks. Ambulance took him to St Johns hospital.
The Sanctuary society of St. John’s church held a Christmas tree night in the new hall of St. John’s T A society with David McAnemey as Santa Claus. The program included choruses, readings by Nellie Harrington and Annie Garvin, dialogues “Three Missions” and “Military Discipline,” songs by Fred McAnaney and Henry McCoy, and a doll show by young girls. The North Chelmsford band provided music and the hall was festively decorated.
Tomorrow marks Christmas with religious observance while secular enjoyment occurs Monday. Mills, workshops, public offices, banks close. general business ends at noon. The Courier will not publish Monday in line with custom.
The notice lists opening hours for the Middlesex Street corner at P. O. Avenue with two daily sessions from 9 to 1 and 7 to 9. It states shortened service from 6 to 9 in the morning and after 7 in the evening. The text emphasizes save hours and typical day schedule.
Reports from the southern provinces indicate widespread business stoppage in major towns, with scarce supplies and travel restricted to special permits for foreigners. In Malolos, insurgent headquarters, native soldiers levy on villagers for food while people grow half starved and deeply dissatisfied.
A Washington report describes wrecked marine machinery from Cervera's fleet after Santiago’s sinking. Items include launch boilers and torpedo boat engines. The best pieces are to go to the Annapolis naval academy as souvenirs, with the remainder sold at auction. Also noted is a Christmas petition to King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy.
The peace commission members who arrived on the St. Louis last night refuse to discuss the work abroad, affirming rules of diplomacy remain in force. They will travel to Washington on the first train and take the treaty with them.
A Hyde Park police report states George McKay a transient weaver with no fixed home attempted self harm by cutting his throat after leaving a boarding house, then wandered Boston streets in a drunken, despondent state. He was treated at Massachusetts General Hospital and later linked to Hyde Park police where he sought shelter for rest while trying to find work.
A man named McKay cut his throat with bloodstained scissors in a Boston boarding house near a police station. He tore his windpipe about one third and was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital. He claimed hardship from liquor, poor health, and a wish to provide for a Lewiston wife and child.
A fire at Dopkeen's clothing store near the Bijou theatre on Merrimack street last night caused about 709 in property loss. The store, run by Mrs. Sarah Depkeen, mostly sells women’s garments made at the Depkeen home. The blaze likely started from a stove in the back, with rapid spread and the fire department arriving promptly to control it. Insurance on the property is 600.
The two week sale by the Young Women's Hospital guild closed last night with all stock sold. Proceeds expected around $290 to Lowell General Hospital. The group plans to make the sale a regular annual event. Doll and camera contests awarded Mrs. Er. L. White and Mr. Michael Satros prizes.
In U S district court Judge Lowell dismissed Bernard D. O Connell of Lowell s habeas corpus petition seeking release from East Cambridge house of correction. O Connell had been sentenced in January by the state supreme court to one year and a $500 fine for involvement in bribery of Lowell city officials. The court did not decide legal questions but ruled the bankruptcy discharge does not exempt from criminal punishment.
A large throng gathered at Hood & Co laboratory in Lowell as coupons for Hood's War Game were redeemed. The campaign drew residents from out of town via the Northern station and a police guard kept order while 1050 games were distributed in the forenoon. Mayor Bennett queued with others. first recipient was Paul Goward. The event featured a Christmas display and included a cook book and naval themed game.
The Middlesex Women's Club holds a science department lecture on Tuesday December 27 at 4 p m in Colonial hall led by Mrs Jackson with Dr George B Shattuck of Johns Hopkins presenting The Autobiography of Niagara illustrated by stereopticon Tickets admit to the lecture A club meeting follows on Monday January 2 at 4 p m in Colonial hall with Mrs Erving Winslow of Boston reading Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac
Charles J. Glidden, president of the Erie Telegraph and Telephone, faces an omitted tax bill of 558 on 31000 held in trust after a verdict over 25000 against his firm. He seeks a hearing before the board of assessors, with city officials and counsel present. The Brockton bank reportedly turned 31000 over to Glidden and other Erie officers, tied to an omitted tax bill window between December 15 and 20. The Erie trial was said to be a coincidence. Meanwhile city hall addressed alderman recounts, Christmas charity, and other local matters including a plea for peanuts and candies for city children and remarks on mayoral appointing power.
William G. Sweeney seventeen, previously jailed in Massachusetts reform school, pleads guilty to stealing two dollar bills, four fifty cent pieces, a pocket book valued at a quarter, and a key worth ten cents from Mrs. Joseph P. Perreault. Court orders return to reform school. Five drunks are noted, two released, one fined one dollar. John McGillicuddy arrests follow intoxication. He agrees to take the pledge after Christmas. the judge notes delay.
The record lists a court continuation for a defendant, a postwar sentence of seven hundred dollars until December 27, and Winifred Mulroy's one year sentence to Sherborn reform school. Obituaries follow for Mary T. Farley at 33, Mrs. Francis Adams at 55, Thomas Quirk a G A R member, John J. O Neill 27, and Fannie Hicks a Newfoundland native who died in Lowell General Hospital with interment at Edson cemetery.
The town mourns as multiple funeral services are held for Mrs Hannah S Battles and three others. Revivals at Central M E church and Sacred Heart church lead to Catholic cemetery burials with music, mourners, and floral tributes listed. Bearers include local names such as Hall, Murphy, Donnelly, and Taylor.
Miss Lucy Tobin of the Tobin family will take the veil at Providence cathedral one week from Monday next, with Right Reverend Bishop Harkins officiating and the Sisters of Mercy order to be her new home. Also notes report Mrs. Remick visiting Barnston Quebec and several local career moves and a shift in Democratic caucus timing.
Salvation Army prepares a Christmas tree and a large dinner for 500 hungry residents. Two hundred youngsters will gather for candy and toys tonight, while Monday’s dinner needs 100 pounds of turkey plus many other foods. Community contributions fund the meals, with Ensign Gone coordinating receipts and distribution.
William S Marshall states Burke Marshall Corbett was dissolved last April and he opened a new office in the Hildreth building, correcting a misattribution in a report on the preliminary hearing for the Superintendent of Buildings True. He is now practicing at the new location.
Mrs Gulelmer wife of J Clark Hayward died in the city on December 23 at age 73 at 73 Chestnut Street Funeral services will be held at the residence on Monday December 26 at 1 o clock Friends invited John J O Neill son of Catherine O Neill died at home 22 Whipple Street aged 27 years 6 months
Smith and Marshall wed in South Bend on November 23 with Arthur N. Smith of Vermont and Lottie B. Marshall of Lowell. Dane Sprague ties the knot in the city on December 21 between Lewis Dane of Westford and Hattie Sprague of Abilene Texas. Howes and Vose marry on December 20 at 182 Hildreth Street with Walter T. Howes and Clara M. Vose.
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