26 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1898
Page
1
A quip filled patchwork of legal bravado and public affairs comments spans a mortgage foreclosure provocation, senators clashing in a silver debate, Burns firemen, a brewing company name swap, a bath house controversy, church wealth critique, shipwreck imagery, and a psalmist snow image, all voiced in a satirical 19th century newspaper tone.
A New York relic sale moved a thirteen inch nine barrel French revolver once owned by Wirt, Andersonville prison commander. A collection of brief world notes reports factory labor rules in New Zealand for women at forty eight hours weekly with overtime pay, a long Texas rose fence to deter trespassers, and provincial notes on a burning rescue, German cycling politics, Newfoundland coal fields, Moscow street sellers in uniform, letter counts in Berlin and Hamburg, and ancient Egypt cat customs.
Louden Grover of Sardis Kentucky reports his daughter suffered back and hip pain after a fever. After trying many remedies with no help, one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave complete relief. Also touted as a cure for rheumatism, sold by Ellingwood & Co.
San Francisco reports the full text of Governor General Riviera edict for the Philippine Islands. The measure revokes all passes, establishes a military crackdown, and forfeits rebels’ property. Families of implicated individuals are ordered to join them, a move deemed harsher than Weyler's actions.
Paducah Ky January 26 Sam P Berry of Cloversville brother of the millionaire tramp James E Berry has informed the undertaker in charge that he has no money or property to spend for the burial of his brother The body remains unburied awaiting funds and arrangements
Rochester New Hampshire January 26 Judge B Gaffney died at his home last night He was regarded as one of the most prominent men in New Hampshire The obituary notes his prominence and local influence statewide
James J. Corbett signed articles tonight to fight Robert Fitzsimmons. George Considine of Detroit believes he can organize the bout next summer with a $25,000 purse. Considine offers a $5000 forfeit to be paid to the fighters if the match is not made, and demands a $2500 forfeit from each contender.
Taunton iron works Weir stove Taunton Nickel Plating reopen after stoppage. Dorchester man Thomas Wiseman 30 killed by train on Old Colony near Pope’s Hill while working at Coffin valve works Neponset. Somerville 88 year old William Haskell dies from injuries after fall from frozen piazza. Legal notices: writ of error sought over $100 contempt fine against Gazette Worcester. Telegram also seeks relief. Harvard Prof Barrett Wendell insulted by alarm clocks in lecture hall. clocks hurled and removed amid ongoing investigation.
A Maine Central train from Portland to Auburn struck five intoxicated tramps two miles from Auburn at noon Tuesday. Frank Hayes alias Frank Hughes of North Adams and Thomas McDonough of Auburn were killed.
Residents woke to a half foot snowfall with flakes beginning near 8 AM. Plows and crews cleared tracks while some streetcars ran late and schools delayed then resumed after noon. Canadian Pacific and Central Vermont trains arrived late, telegraph and telephone services fared largely undamaged as colder weather followed.
Westford Grange installs officers with Brother Watts of Littleton officiating in an impressive ceremony. A short play titled A Close Shave was staged by six younger members. The February 3 meeting will discuss whether farmers raise too much for market and too little for home use, with lawyer T. Taylor expected to represent the plaintiffs in a home consumption dispute.
Captain Dolan ready to speak at the Sound Money League banquet in Boston. Mayor Eaton to urge a 200000 high school loan from the Legislature. Lawrence faces cash strain as Lowell fair by Knights of Pythias and Rathbone Sisters draws attendees. Miss Addie M. Dickenson marked her 17th birthday with a gold bracelet at 228 Essex Street. Ex Mayor Bruce sells business to a New York biscuit company consolidation. Joseph Roy, grocer, declares insolvency. Fay Bros. & Hosford advertise sleigh bargains. Thompson Hardware sells snow tools. Unitarian vestry hosts a chafing dish supper at 6 20. Bartholomew Ryan sues American Bolt for damages over his daughter’s drowning blamed on a defective rail. Police arrest Silas Wilson in Haverhill for a board bill, then return him. Patents granted to Lovejoy, Maxfield, Burns and Chandler for beating engines and moulding celluloid.
A Georgia man in Alaska at Dawson reports hardships and long journey home. He jokes about paying his way back, saying his clothes and money are enough to start his pockets and cover his ticket. The note reflects frontier life and travel costs.
The lands and buildings committee met at City Hall with Alderman Peirce presiding and Leighton elected secretary. They discussed leasing Huntington and Jackson halls, heating and lighting city buildings, and safety at Varnum school entrances. The panel considered a central heating plan, an Evans Admiral option, and costs for a hired expert, with several funding and charter considerations clarified.
In Hadley Police Court this morning Catharine A White received six months in the work house. Patrick Doherty and Charles Gallagher paid five dollar fines. Two first offenders were given light penalties. Jeremiah F Sullivan was sentenced to four months for drunkenness and eight months for neglect of wife, with a $500 appeal bond. John B Raymond was found not guilty of neglect of wife.
The Morse carriage company at 50 Middlesex street plans to deploy ten first class carriages at depots on February 1. An office will operate from the Middlesex street depot and at Mr. Morse's stables. The outfit will be new and maintained to a high standard with full particulars to follow.
At the regular meeting three applications were received and three new members admitted. The dramatic committee formed a dramatic club for interested members. Afterward there were songs and recitations. It was voted to grant free hall use to textile workers seeking to organize.
A special committee investigating the Appleton company's affairs has not completed its report and requests more time. The adjourned meeting will address extending the reporting deadline to a date to be set, with stockholders to be notified. Committee members are Augustus C. Lowell, Charles L. Hildreth, and George S. Motley. The panel has pursued its own inquiry and may reach conclusions on issues raised, though no formal findings exist yet.
James Green of Centralville joins a 100 member party planning to sail from Boston on February 15 to Copper River aboard the steamer Iris. The group, 30 year sea veterans, pays 400 each, expects 65 days travel by steamer via Magellan, with provisions for 18 months and mining tools, and some intend rail travel to Seattle.
Describe an ideal garment named wackiwtosh with rubber coat protection and overcoat benefits. Propose double texture material, outer woolen with a tan color, and a double breasted box cut. Visualize this design on memory and seek recognition at Merrimack Clothing Co.
A local retailer advertises caps gloves and camel hair garments offered at 25 cents to clear excess stock. The items include men and boys Astrachan caps, Scotch wool gloves with double wrists, and camel hair pants and drawers.
Our association has members in a number of New England states and we think of chartering a second steamer. The note reflects ongoing efforts to expand capacity and service for the group.
The devotional meeting of the W C T U will be held at the reading room No 8 Bridge street Thursday at 3 o clock. Mrs W D Leland conducts. A brief business session of the union and directors follows. The W C T U rooms close at 8 o clock for the rest of winter instead of 9.
Mr and Mrs A A Davis of 417 Wilderstreet entertained friends for Mrs Daviss 50th birthday. A gold ring was presented in memory of the occasion. A phonographic programme and refreshments followed with Lettie Baker Frank Peabody and family D N Clough and N W Peabody among the guests.
The Speaker III lecture on The Geology of New England at the High School Hall tonight is postponed due to the speaker's illness. The course resumes Wednesday evening Feb 2 with ex mayor of Lowell John J Pickman delivering Municipal Government.
Members of the Lowell pharmacists association held an animal dinner Tuesday night and elected G. C. Brock as president Frank McNabb as vice president and Frank P. Moody as secretary and treasurer. The old board of government was re elected.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the late home in North Bit with Reverend Knowles of the Baptist church officiating. A quartet sang as pallbearers Coulson Walter H Sutcliffe May and Robert A Reid carried the casket. Burial followed at Osgood's Corner cemetery.
Mrs Bridget Blessington aged about 65 died Tuesday night at her home 465 Market Street She is survived by a son Thomas J Blessington of the city Funeral arrangements not yet announced
A midnight false alarm from box 183 sent the fire department to Shaw Street and South Loring Street, resulting in a useless run and no fire found.
Mr and Mrs M C Forrest of Belle Vue street hosted another pleasant at home last night Col Alfred M Chadwick of this city is elected to the executive committee of Massachusetts Republican club Dr Moses Greeley Parker of this city elected to membership in the Society of Colonial Wars in Massachusetts
In this city on January 24 Margaret Mackie widow of John Jackson aged 71. Funeral Thursday at 2 p m from 137 Congress street. Friends invited. Blessington on January 25 at 465 Market street Mrs Bridsget Blessington aged 55. "Who is that military looking shap" is quoted from Puck.
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