28 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1899
Page
1
Poem and prose items from Pall Mall Magazine and local notices. Includes a fragment on Pan and Pan’s pipes, a Rev Dr Hillis message on fashion and mortality, Ex-Gov Boutwell turning 81, and brief notes on a Powell club game, the Pennsylvania Quay, and a political stalemate.
An Astor battery based process turned on the hbro graph machine in New York reportedly captured one thousand pictures from 4 10 p m sent to Hoboken and developed at Keiths theatre by 9 10 p m setting a new record for speed. Previous best was seven hours after Gen Kitchener arrived in England from Egypt.
London January 28 The record of British warships now building rises to 119 vessels including 16 first class ironclads 36 cruisers 14 sloops and gunboats and 53 torpedo boat destroyers The armored ships under construction cost about 26 million pounds and exceed by two the entire Russian battleship fleet and are triple the armor in the American navy All ships may be added to the effective strength of the British navy by March 1903.
Helena Montana January 28 Tom Salmon former president of the Red Lodge Miners union was hanged yesterday for killing Conner the Rocky Fork coal mine superintendent He refused spiritual consolation and asked mourners not to remove hats at the grave to prevent pneumonia políticos
Andrew Carnegie offers a one hundred thousand dollar gift for a state college library at Belleforte if the state provides ten thousand dollars annually for maintenance of the library and museum. The college trustees will urge the Legislature to accept the proposal with a memorial.
In Paris at the Nouveau theatre during the performance of the King of Rome, Bonapartists cheered and raised a tri color flag with an imperial eagle, shouting Vive l Empire. The uproar led to a clash as excitement spread.
In Fort Scott Kansas on January 28 a district court ruling requires the Knights of Pythias lodge to pay a $2000 life insurance policy to the heirs of Thos Kinney. The insurer had argued death by suicide voided the claim.
New York report states Commercial Cable Co advises that American authorities in Manila forbid handling private telegrams and secret language to and from the Philippines, effective immediately.
From Santiago the Swedish Wrecking company divers and Capt. Eedalgreen arrived in New York as part of efforts to raise the sunken Spanish warships off the Cuban coast.
The U S S Ranger is detailed to make deep sea soundings between Honolulu and Guam and between Guam and Manila. She is currently at Mare Island in San Francisco awaiting orders.
Manila Jan 28 Maj Gen Otis recalled the transport Pennsylvania from Tiolo to make repairs and relieve the Fifty-First Iowa who have been aboard for most of the voyage. The move aims to restore the Iowa regiment to duty and ensure fresh supplies and conditions for the troops.
The report states the Eighth Infantry and Sixth Artillery will remain at Iloilo indefinitely, noting the duration and strategic position after departing Honolulu. The transfer timeline and reasons are framed as an ongoing posture rather than a temporary relocation.
The steam canal boat J. C. Austin owned by George D. Gibson of New York ran aground three miles off Norwalk and sank at eight this Friday morning after a collision with its consort the David B. Fisk loaded with coal for Westport. Five aboard perished including Captain Levine and Mrs Helen Callahan sister of Captain Gorman. The Fisk was towed to Wilson's Point. Captain Thomas Gorman reported the event. Built in 1886 in Lockport New York the Austin home port was Buffalo.
Frank E. Thorpe arrested for drunkenness and fined five dollars after pleading guilty. Thomas Cassidy jailed for attempting to smuggle liquor to the station. James J. Murphy charged with larceny and kept in custody. Edwin Coughlin robbed of valuables while intoxicated. Manning and Pasman held on illicit cohabitation charges. Eloi Croteau continued on assault charge. Seven drunks recorded. four fined one dollar, another five dollars, Ward sentenced to one month.
Police report a woman's gold hunting-case watch with inscription was found on James J. Murphy during arrest and is at the station for owner claim. Earlier, Ole Mattison had a woman's gold ring in his possession. the ring remains at the station for owner retrieval.
Wesley Lyons of Somerset shot rival Thomas Roberts and killed himself in Shawnee. Fire gutted the William Judge & Bro carpet factory on Front street and Columbia avenue in Philadelphia, with losses pegged at 100000 dollars, insured. Louis J. Saure, who forged 20000 dollars in checks on Mandel Pursch and Weiner, was sentenced in New York to seven years at Sing Sing as his wife battles consumption.
Permanent injunction forbids the city of Lowell and its officers from paying any bills or portions thereof tied to a joint committee's 1897 entertainment at Mountain Roll Grove Tyngsboro. Deputy Sheriff Stiles served the mayor and city officials. Also notes county officers reports, registry deeds data, and ongoing municipal pay and reorganization debates among assistant and principal assessors.
City officials dismiss calls for a covered patrol wagon system. Two Black Marias exist, but police stopped using them after public backlash and frequent in-vehicle fights. Supt George R. Davis notes the public wanted to see prisoners, but wagon spectacles were deemed unpleasant and unpopular.
A Powell club member described the group as a social club of about 20 year old men who box for fun and exercise. They hired a barn for private meetings and hosted an oyster supper selling over a hundred tickets. Boxing served as entertainment and spectators crowded near the hay door riskily to watch.
A street brawl between two boys on Central Street near Prescott ended when Eloi Croteau 15 stabbed Frank Billedeau 16 in the back with a pocket knife as they argued after work at Chalifoux’s store. Billedeau’s wound, though serious, was not life threatening. Croteau was arrested after police found him at his Dutton Street home.
The Lowell Congregational Club meets Monday February 6 at 6 PM at Trinitarian church. Miss Maud E Paradis will play the new organ from 6 to 6 30 with supper at 6 30. Jeremiah Crowley will speak on the Citizen and the Official. Clergymen guests give eight minute replies on Federation topics. W F McPherson and Miss Edna Sutherland will perform Kipling readings and songs with Paradis accompanying.
A full house attended the dissolution sale at Ralph A Day Co as ads promised 30 to 50 cent discounts on stylish annual goods. Buyers, especially women, praised the high quality and seasonable styles, and early sales suggest the selection may not last many days.
Delia T. Hamilton died Wednesday in Camden Maine and her body was brought to the city for interment. It arrived at Middlesex Street station at 4:39 PM and was taken to Undertaker Molloy’s ware rooms before the funeral. Survived by her husband Joseph and six children, she leaves four brothers.
Bennie Murphy ties the knot with Elizabeth Murphy in a Friday evening ceremony at the groom s home 41 May street Rev H W O Millington presiding both newlyweds reside in the city
Robert W. Dunbar is to be ordained and installed as pastor of the Second Congregational church in North Chelmsford on Wednesday February 8. A council of 18 churches has been called. Rev N W Matthews preached revival services in Lawrence Friday night. District Deputy Parker and suite of Lawrence city installed the officers of Lawrence Council No 17 Royal Arcanum in Pemberton hall Friday evening. Mr and Mrs G R Shadduck are ill with the grip. John H Buttrick of this city is chosen president of the Putnam Nail Co. Miss Alice Coram was sent out cards for next Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs Victor I Cumnock and Mr Fred W Stickney sail today for Egypt. Mrs Frederick Ayer and Miss Ayer are registered at the Touraine Boston during the grand opera season. Jos V M Noye police officer will receive a year’s subscription to Our Dumb Animals for rescuing two cats from the river.
In Richardson Iowa on January 26 1899 Anne Barbara Richardson widow of Daniel S Richardson aged 72 years. Funeral from 150 Nesmith street at two p.m. Sunday. Friends and relatives invited without further notice. Burial private. Friends urged not to send flowers. O Brien county Iowa boasts of high morality as grand jury adjourns for a second time with no criminal cases on the court calendar.
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