16 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1898
Page
1
The Maine was blown up in Havana harbor at 9 45 last night. More than half of the 400 sailors and officers may be dead. The bow was blown apart, the ship partly submerged, and rescue efforts followed by the Alfonso XII. Marines and officers displayed coolness and valor amid the chaos.
A brief quip notes Mr. Sweetser’s skill with cattle yet inability to handle Bunce Reed’s Hurd. The reference to Dreyfus stirs the fuss as February 16 arrives with a sharp nickname about a person named February who is not sweet.
The funeral for Rose Anne Lae wife of Dr C Henette was held today at St Josephs church at 930 am with Rev Fr Perron celebrant and Rev Frs Emard and Si Os as deacon and sub deacon A requiem mass was sung under Mr Phileas Davids direction with Prof Edw Vincellette at the organ Pall bearers included Doctors E Gervais E V Rochette J D Delisle L E Schiller J J Lamoureaux and J H Roy Burial occurred at St Patrick cemetery Mrs Henotte born in Canada has lived in Lowell for 30 years and died aged 51 Also noted were the death of Frank S Brown formerly of the city a G A R Post 120 member who died in Worcester and the obituary of Mrs Sarah Larchley at her daughters residence on Hanks Street
Brown died in Worcester on February 14 at age 54. Larckley died in this city on February 15 at the residence of her son in law Mrs Sarah Larckley of 44 Hanks street. Call at Moors pharmacy for your drugs and medicines. Superintendent Davis and Lowell police inspectors appeared before a Cambridge grand jury to present evidence in Lowell cases. Mr and Mrs Frank L Danforth of Fremaint street were surprised by their whist club and friends who left a sideboard for their tenth wedding anniversary.
A magazine on the Maine ship exploded and the vessel was closed at sundown with a crew of about 450. Only 35 are saved, many others presumed lost. Officials call it suspicious and await details from Havana and Admiral Sicard as orders are sent from Washington.
Washington Feb 16 The excite ment there is growing as telegrams surge in over the Maine disaster Telegraph companies have called out their entire force to meet the heavy demand and handle the emergency workload.
A cablegram from Sigsbee reports 253 men and two officers killed as the Maine sinks beneath the sea. Only 24 officers survive uninjured and 18 crew members are wounded while 59 are injured. all others perished with the ship. A wrecking vessel is requested for diving work to recover what remains.
The president cabled sympathy for survivors and dead and recalled all invitations for tonight and tomorrow's receptions. He urged no expense be spared for care. Ward Line offers two Havana steamers to aid Maine survivors and as long as needed.
Washington reports the only parallel to the Maine horror in U S Navy history is the March 1889 Samoan hurricane at Apia that claimed four officers and 46 men from the Pacific coast squadron.
Washington February 16. Spanish legation received news of the Maine horror with horror and many expressions of profound regret. Secretary Du Bosc commented on the tragedy and its impact.
The statement asserted the incident would have no effect on Spain United States relations, calling the affair wholly accidental as senators representatives and officials from the navy and state departments show keen interest and crowd the scene.
Washington February 16 reported no new details at opening. Key West reported the lighthouse tender Mangrove left for Havana at 3 am, followed by the tug Fern. The torpedo boat Ericsson was sent to Dry Tortugas to inform Admiral Sicard. The navigation chief suggested the explosion occurred in the magazine as the boat stayed afloat for over an hour.
London dispatch cites The Globe suggesting foul play behind an explosion at Havana harbor. An infernal machine hidden in coal could have blown boilers and the magazine, with headlines implying Cuban or Spanish treachery and international significance.
New York Feb 16 Captain Sumner acting commandant of the navy yard says it was impossible that it could be an accident or that an explosive was used here making clear statements about the incident at the yard following the inquiry.
A consignment from Sag inaw stock farm trotted and paced at Madison Square Garden under the hammer. William and Fasig & Co. supervised the sale. The famous sire Sphinx drew the most attention and sold for $2500 to George H. Spear of New Haven. Sphinx holds a 2.20% record and listed at age 14 in 1897, a rare age achievement shared by only two others.
George Davis a 32 year old lineman for Hartford Electric Light was fatally shocked while on a pole near the power station in Hartford Conn. He received about 1000 volts and died ten minutes later after being suspended across the wires until colleagues lowered him.
Milwaukee reports heavy ice in Lake Michigan disrupts lake shipping for the first time this winter. Four or more across the lake boats encounter pack trouble as crews seek safe passage and rescue efforts unfold amid freezing conditions.
Reports from Havana describe the battleship Maine disaster as a possible Spanish act though Senor de Lome denies any Spanish involvement. Captain Sigsbee and many officers survived, while about 100 crew members perished as the ship burned in the bay and the harbor froze amid panic and icebound steamers nearby.
A severe storm grips Vermont with winds at fifty miles per hour and snow 18 inches deep. Northfield reports blocked roads and closed schools as conditions worsen northward, described as the worst storm of the season, surpassing the February 1 blizzard.
Malone New York reports a fierce regional blizzard with over a foot of snow stacked in massive drifts. Traffic is impeded and travel difficult across the northern counties as of February 16.
The article notes Rev Fr Garin died on February 16 1895 and marks the Rome approbation anniversary of the Oblate Fathers with special morning offices in all chapels. A Bon Marche battlement segment was blown off by a gate today, crashing into the street. two persons narrowly escaped, and replacement will take a week.
Appleton Company stockholders unanimously approved a full reorganization at an adjourned Boston meeting. Alexander G. Cummock was elected treasurer, with a slate of directors including Jacob Rogers A G Cummock George Ripley Henry Tibbetts Frank Dunbar Frank Day Amasa Pratt Frank Stearns and Edward Whitin. Capital stock was cut from 600000 to 150000 with 350000 new capital pledged, and provisions for stock subscriptions and sale of unpurchased stock. Resignations of clerk Daniel Prendergast and Lewis Robeson were read and accepted. officers were re-elected amid a harmonious session.
A severe early morning gale brought wind and heavy snow to the city. Streetcars were stalled on the Chelmsford Centre line at 11 AM and 2 PM, one car stopped on the Lowell Lawrence and Haverhill road, and a derailed car on the shua road caused delays. City traffic slowed though some lines remained open.
The police court opened a long session with interpreters needed. Louis D. Bachelder, accused of assault and battery on his 19 year old daughter and drunkenness, pleaded not guilty. He claimed not to be married to the woman known as Mrs. Bachelder and denied paternity. The daughter testified they lived as husband and wife, though she noted no formal marriage. The daughter, Miss Bachelder, 19, recalled that the couple presented themselves as man and wife. The court heard that the father, intoxicated, broke into the Summer Street home last night, threatened to kill his daughter, and brandished a bread knife. Bachelder was held to $200 on each charge. The case will continue as investigators probe his story, with the possibility of additional charges. John Smith, vagrancy, appeared misc. pending further action.
The court sentenced a man to six months at the state farm. John Renzel, charged with rape on Annie Kostotsky, was found probably guilty and held under $800 bonds for the grand jury. George Sinecotte, a deaf mute, robbed Joseph Shapris last night. Difficulty in communicating with a signer delayed the trial until a translator was located. Sinecotte held under $500 bonds for the grand jury. Several cases were continued.
Only a few operatives report to work at the Stover shoe factory as strikers set up headquarters in St. Joseph's hall and plan daily meetings. Several workers find jobs in Haverhill and Lynn, while one of Stanley's teams delivering shoes to freight cars was driven off by strikers or their friends. Police are monitoring the situation after a reported loss.
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