23 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1899
Page
1
A lyrical poem depicts a shoreward mood where feet rest in shallows and hands gather shells as crimson sea-dulse and ripples respond. The speaker yearns to possess the sea while noting distant ships, sunset shores, and starry skies beyond known lands.
A satirical letter mocks pronunciations and politicians from Sauer to Beard and Cleveland. It weighs in on Teddy Roosevelt, Rep. Hawley, the Nicaragua canal and a Connecticut race, while lampooning editors and ministers in brisk, biting notes.
Lonagon speaker Mr Robarts Harper, famed for his Kirk Street church talks, will deliver a fourth lecture From Hudson to Thames at 8 pm on Thursday. The event features his lantern and dissolving views, praised as the finest seen in Lowell. Gallery seats for pupils cost 80 cents for the remaining two lectures.
Knoxville Tenn January 23 The Virginia Coal Iron and Railway Company announces a 15 million dollar purchase of blast furnaces at Max Meadows Pulaski Roanoke Bristol and related railroad interests in Bristol and Elizabethton South Atlantic and Ohio This deal grants ownership of 150000 acres of coal lands 60000 acres of ore lands two railroads and nine furnaces in upper east Tennessee and southwestern Virginia.
Dublin January 23 John Daly a former Irish political prisoner released from Portland prison in 1896 has been elected mayor of Limerick by unanimous vote under the new Irish local government act Daly was jailed for life for complicity in an alleged plot to bomb the House of Commons from the strangers gallery during a session leading to two decades of imprisonment and subsequent release.
Engineer Martin McDonald of Engine 13 died en route to a fire after being thrown from the fire board during a swerve. He fell under a heavily loaded coal truck and was instantly killed.
Stockholm Jan 23 Health of King Oscar improves but doctors order rest. He has temporarily turned government over to Crown Prince Gustaf and gone to Saltoja Baden for recuperation.
Yokohama January 23 Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford of Britain reiterated his wish for an alliance among Japan Germany the United States and Great Britain to safeguard their trade interests in China.
Boston January 23 Lieut Col Chaffin of the Sixth Massachusetts regiment submitted his resignation which the Governor accepted this morning. With Chaffin gone Major Darling becomes the commander of the regiment effective immediately.
The cruiser Brooklyn appeared off St Thomas early today from Cuba and left for the island after authorities warned she must observe a 14 day quarantine under health regulations.
Madrid reports that the Filipino Congress at Malolos has authorized the release of the Spanish civilian prisoners and will shortly release the military prisoners, signaling an immediate mercy measure.
President and Mrs. [name not given] with a party of friends rode the dispatch boat Sylph down the river for a day’s outing. The trip occurred in Washington on January 23 as part of a recreational excursion aboard a naval vessel.
Louisville January 23 report states it is probable no inquest will be held to determine the cause of the death of Tom Lansing the pugilist who was knocked out in a recent bout.
Weeks ago by John Root the chief of police cites a novel reason for non-action. He claims he has proof that Lansing's death was caused by a blow while he worked as a fighter, noting many similar cases have been tried with acquittal.
New York report states the cruiser Cincinnati, sailing from Port Royal, passed Sandy Hook at noon today. The event confirms the vessel's transit along the coast during the midday hours.
The editorial disputes ill natured paragraphs about Mayotte’s death and urges a calm, official investigation. It defends police treatment, notes funding limits for better facilities, and supports safety measures without sensationalism.
A Courier-Citizen report notes Provident Life and Trust, guided by Philadelphia Quaker founders, as a conservative, well supervised life insurance company. Its capital and surplus are held for policyholder protection under Probate Court oversight. RF Marden, special agent, Courier-Citizen Building, Room 3.
The rise in cotton goods prices and demand is mirrored by export growth and higher raw cotton values. Fall River mills led a selling syndicate that boosted prices, while manufacturers grip stronger profits amid global demand in England, India, China, and South America.
In police court today 29 drunks were arraigned. Three released, three on probation, eight fined $1, one $2, one $3, and eleven taxed $5. Names include Joseph Tully and Mary Dolan. Fred St. Claire fined $7, Catharine Barr sent to workhouse for 5 months. Donnelly and McNulty guilty of assault and battery with $10 fines. drunkenness on file. Two Greeks and John Hil case updates to Feb 1.
After 19 hearings the Melrose co operative bank received 3300 from bondsmen of Charles Newhall the former bank secretary to cover the full bond with interest. Newhall stole over 34000 from the bank and is serving a three year term. Bondsmen named are John Singer Jr J T Newell and H A Batchelder. The money was received Saturday and the bank must cover the remaining loss.
City council to hold regular sessions both branches tomorrow night with Alderman McNulty skipping if ill. Planned hearing on Donahue and Cummings proposal to cut assistant assessors pay, and possible informal council attendance. Mayor Crowley and officials to discuss Huntington hall lease with Boston and Maine president. Cheney report lists extensive street and sewer work and a net fire loss of 7278 dollars.
The article notes multiple funeral services: Dr Maurice J Landers burial at Catholic cemetery after a mass at Sit Patrick s church with Rev John J McHugh officiating. Bearers included doctors Walsh and Loughran, and others. Also mentions Mrs Ann Bambrick at St Patrick s church with Rev Michael J Leonard officiating and burial in Catholic cemetery, Casper Ronsdorf funeral in Billerica, and Fannie Louise Ford service at 169 Appleton street.
The article notes two funeral services. Catherine Shea’s services were at 3 at St Peter’s church with Fr Mullen officiating, followed by burial in the Catholic cemetery. Bearers included Thomas Daly James Jamieson John Jamieson John Carr Patrick Morris and Michael Neynolds.
A string of obituaries reports deaths in Tewksbury Chelmsford and Manchester. Aaron Frost 96 of Tewksbury survived by three daughters Enoch Foster wife of Willard DPD Stone of Chelmsford dies at 43 from Brights disease. John McCabe 28 dies at 80 Dummer Street leaving a widow and one child. Benjamin H. Piper 89 of Manchester leaves wife daughter and sister Mrs Hicks of Lowell and Mrs Piper of Manchester. Mary Etta Cawley 19 dies after family losses. Terrence F Rourke 24 son of Hugh and Bridget Rourke dies at Pleasant Street. siblings Margaret Alice and Mrs James Campbell. Fort Warren volunteer service noted.
Mr Harry M Randlett and Mrs Hulda P Pohl married at 5 PM on Saturday afternoon at the bride s home 24 Billerica street Manchester officiated by Rev L Co of St John s church Only intimate friends attended Best man George Sawtelle bridemaid Martha C Pitt Palms and plants trimmed the room Afterward the couple will take many gifts to their new home.
Miss Cora B. Parker hosted a pleasant Saturday evening for guests Miss Mayme Lyn tom and Miss Victoria Cuthbertson of Charlotte. Varnum school pupils enjoyed an evening skate at French's pond. Mr Freeman W Puffer is critically ill at his home on Burtt street after a month of illness. Mrs Charles H Allen hosts a tea in Washington next Tuesday January 24. Recent items from New York include appearances at Grand Union T H Boyle M J Dowd and others on Broadway and Park Avenue.
In this city on January 22 George W. S. Hurd aged 50 funeral at his brother Frank W. Hurds residence 19 Harrison street Tuesday at 2 PM. John McCabe aged 28 died January 21 at 80 Dummer Street with services. Aaron Frost aged 9 years died January 22 in Tewksbury with funeral at Tewksbury Congregational church Phas afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends invited.
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