12 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1898
Page
1
A New York Sun poem recalls Cub Sawbones marching with a starry flag and tending wounded amid a harsh frontline skirmish. The speaker contrasts his own gun service with Sawbones’s surgeon’s care under fire.
The column surveys questions on gender, naturalization, transport costs, and naval campaigns, and notes on Mecca’s pilgrim housing, Moroccan policing, Scotland’s drowning punishment, iron ore estimates, Roentgen sighting in Oregon, liner costs, and Woolwich Arsenal labor.
Madrid July 12 Conservatives say Spain would accept peace if Cuba only is lost but favor war for Porto Rico Philippines or large indemnity. Public links peace talks between Spain’s foreign minister and the French ambassador to a Washington meeting with McKinley. Also notes Paul at Portsmouth and guns on her decks. Government orders seven lighters and three tugs for Delaware Bay breakwater work.
Washington reports from Shafter at 9 30 am describe a quiet scene with a flag of truce in place since 2 pm while a surrender proposition is considered The town is surrounded to the north with lines reaching to the bay by Ludlow and soon to be strengthened by Henry only a few casualties and growing suffering among Santiago refugees as relief efforts continue
Milwaukee July 12 report states Adrian C Anson will have a controlling interest in one western league club next season likely at Minneapolis or St Joseph. The claim comes from a source described as reliable and could reshape the league’s leadership and team prospects.
A major blaze swept Oakland Maryland this morning engulfing much of the town. Flames spread quickly with half the town under threat. Downed wires cut communication as responders fought the fire and worked to prevent total destruction.
Battery K of the Seventh heavy artillery, numbering 135 men, left Willett's Point this morning bound for Santiago via the Pennsylvania railroad for the south.
Washington July 12 the secretary of state on entering the cabinet this morning authorized the statement that no peace overtures of any kind have been made.
The Japanese cruiser Kasagi departed Portsmouth New Hampshire this morning for a speed trial run under forced draught. She must reach 22 1/2 knots during the test and will attempt to demonstrate her performance under sea conditions.
Madrid July 12 The conservative press says Spain will accept peace if it means only losing Cuba.
The commandant at League Island navy yard plans improvements to the St. ship with guns to be moved onto decks as part of the alterations. Philadelphia officials note readiness activities in mid July.
Chicago July 11 George M Pullman son of the late sleeping car magnate has left his job as a car inspector at the Pullman company to go east for a commission in the U S army His mother and friends are said to have used influence in Washington to hasten his enlistment and a place in the army is eagerly awaited It is not yet certain where he will be assigned
Nearly all Klondike migrants aboard the Hattie S Phillips say they left due to ill health. Boston mining engineer W F Pinkham suffers frostbite on a foot while traveling from Dawson to St Michael. Miners condemn Dawson capitalists for attempting to corner markets, but surplus stock sold at cost. Flour drops from 75 to 8 dollars per sack and gold dust sells for 15 dollars an ounce in Dawson.
Late last evening the guns used at Plum Island fort and placed at the life saving station were hauled to Newburyport and shipped to Salem by authorities. The land fort, occupied eight weeks, will now decay as sandbags along its sides begin to give way.
Paris on July 11 counsel for the owners of the British ship Cromartyshire filed a damages claim against Compagnie Generale Transatlantique, owners of the Bourgogne, over the collision between the two vessels.
Mayor Bennett and Aldermen met with General Manager P F Sullivan to resolve paving between railroad tracks on Gorham street. Sullivan defended the company stance citing lack of legal power for an order, offered a bond to keep the pavement in repair, and refused to remove the asphalt. The committee voted to report the conference outcome to the aldermen and consider revoking the franchise. City Solicitor Qua noted the city can revoke a franchise for street surface violations.
In Cleveland last evening eleven workers perished in a gas explosion inside a Lake Erie water works tunnel. Only lock tender Con O Donnell survived after hearing a series of shocks as rescuers Patrick Venser and Martin McCauley were overcome by gas. James Clements aided the stricken men but darkness and fumes halted further searches until lighting and ventilation improve.
Local shop Steele advertises high quality apparel, promising reliable garments for customers on Prescott Street. The brief notice highlights commitment to durable clothing and ready-to-wear selections for everyday wear.
An Irish man named Pat faced a country magistrate to answer for carrying a gun without a license. After being sworn, he said the family gun had been in the O'Raferty line since it was a pistol.
New militia unit named the Twenty-Sec ond Provisional company was sworn in at the armory by Col Gordon Dexter. Forty-six men took the oath, George D Kimball elected captain, J H Harding elected first lieutenant, James Armstrong or W B Farnham as second lieutenant with Farnham winning 26 to 20. Recruits will appear before the state examining board this month and may move to Lawrence for further recruitment. Lieutenant Ashburn continues recruiting in Lowell and nearby cities as preparations speed up.
Frank Tighe aged 60 an employee at Tremont and Suffolk mills was taken to Lowell hospital this morning with a bad cut in his right hand while oiling a loom. Bicycle suits at the lowest prices ever heard of at Steele's Prescott street.
The United States Government has appointed an agent to sell internal revenue stamps and will stock Schedule A items of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 25 and 50 cents and larger denominations of 1, 3, 5, 10 and 50 dollars. The notice also references Schedule B items including banking house, banking hours, and related provisions.
Thomas Dean, held on $1000 bonds after pleading guilty to setting fire to a Boston property at 562 Bridge street, faces superior court in October. George Lambert and Albert A. Lachance pleaded guilty to robbery of Napoleon Bolduc but deny taking the watch. judge grants continuance with $200 bonds for each. Four first offenders fined $1. Coleman McGrath Auntie Nolan and John J. McDermott fined $5. Joseph Seymour pleads guilty to assault and battery on a streetcar conductor and case placed on file with civil damages. William Curry found guilty of larceny of lead pipe and copper boiler and sentenced to five months in jail.
Solon Mason aged 13 died from blood poisoning after a pistol blast on July Fourth. He believed the weapon was empty, later discharged the cartridge into his hand and developed a swollen hand and stiff neck. Doctors could not save him. He was the son of Hiram H. Mason of 63 Pine Street and a member of the Boys Brigade at Highland Congregational church.
A crowd of several hundred Centralville Odd Fellows and Odd Ladies left the square at 7 30 this morning bound for Lynn Beach. Five jumbo electrics were in line at 7 o'clock for passengers and every seat was filled by 7 30. The lodge band played a war tune as the cars rolled out.
Alderman Holbrook has drafted a resolution to be presented at tonight's city council meeting seeking 3000 dollars for Fort Hill park improvements. A further 1000 dollar transfer is requested for the new department of inspector of wires.
Albert Rivers found guilty of assault and battery on William Rivers and fined 20 dollars. Patrick Bradley charged with assault on Emma Garvey held in 600 dollars for further hearing July 15 and 100 dollars for drunkenness. George Bushy and Emma B Levine found guilty of fornication and fined 6 dollars each. Michael Conlon charged with rape held in 600 dollars for hearing July 15.
Andrew Wilson, longtime city resident, died yesterday at City Hospital. Kate Halpin, one year old daughter of Andrew and Catherine Halpin, also died yesterday at City Hospital.
In a busy unloading sale a local retailer highlights a surplus of about 500 pairs of men's trousers in assorted fabrics including Cassimeres Cheviots blue black and fancy worsteds. Prices ranged from 2 50 to 4 00 with the entire lot now offered together to beat the coat and vest season.
A series of social notices from Belvidere and surrounding towns lists engagements and family travel. Alonzo A. Coburn’s family gathers at Coburn cottage on Winter Island while Mrs. T. R. Garity and grandson Paul Sherman plan Canada travel. The Cushmans spend weeks in So. Royalston, Vt, and Julian Talbot relocates with family to a Kennebunkport residence. Other mentions include Miss Taylor and Col James Francis, Bertha G Miller’s Ohio trip, F. A. Buttrick at Kennebunkport, and Cana dians welcome George Charette in Lowell with Pare orchestra. James Harris and granddaughter visit from Princeton, Alabama, at H. F. Harris’s Nichols street home, plus the Swan family at Winter Island with Mrs. Reed visiting Nesmith street.
In this city on July 11 at 158 Lawrence street William Daly aged 50 and at 14 Burns street John Corbett aged 9 months are recorded. Irregular items indicate local notices mentioning Serge coats and duck pants at Steele's on Prescott street.
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