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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1898
Page
1
The poem from the Somerville Journal notes Lulu’s thirteenth birthday gift piano. She practices at least three hours daily, striving to master scales and a tune called Dearest Mae. Her patient effort and diligent practice promise gradual improvement.
A fragmentary column cites varied notes from poems and local items. Mentions Brother Jonathan and Uncle Sam, Williston seminary expanding with a six acre athletic field, and June’s sun theme. Reports a Santiago temperature claim and casual musings on policy and taxes.
Arthur E Dodge 24 brakeman for Portland freight was drowned in Portland harbor near the Eastern railroad station while fishing on Tuesday He was beloved by family and neighbors and had planned to marry Hattie Cilley News follows as his sister and father mourn his untimely death and the search for remains continues with no recovery reported yet
Spanish Castle Could Not Stand After American Ship Fire, Morro Forts Fall Amid Heavy Shelling. Key defenses and strategic positions fade as U.S. forces secure the harbor. Quiet follows the bombardment with reports of casualties and artillery exchanges.
From Havana on June 1 the Spanish account reports the Iowa Massachusetts Brooklyn Texas New Orleans Marblehead and Minneapolis plus six small vessels formed a Western channel line and fired seventy shots before retiring. The Cristobal Colon and batteries returned fire. Morro was destroyed and Spanish losses rose to 328 men, with total regiment strength at 1280. The Spanish say the American squadron suffered a check and retreated after damage to one ship.
Clever & Club hosts a field day at Camp Bradbury with 50 members attending. Events include a fly casting challenge, fishing test for largest fish, floating test, bicycling races, a disability race, and a grand whist exhibition to close. Participants include F H Bearson, Pearson, Stowell, Sturtevant, Buckland, Page, Hartwell, and others.
Key West dispatch says a British tramp steamer, granted entry by the blockers, could not reach Cardenas due to obstructions sunk by Spaniards at the harbor entrance. The incident highlights naval navigation hazards and blockade-related tensions in the region.
General Miles arrives in Tampa with his entire staff and clerks at 6 30 this morning. The general's family accompanies the party.
On June 1 at 9 30 p m a east bound express freight struck a crowd waiting for the Ninth regiment special train. Chief Nicholson Captain Leonard and others pushed the crowd back. Captain Leonard was severely injured with a fractured skull and a broken arm while Edward Lynch 60 a shoe maker suffered serious shoulder and hip injuries. Both were hospitalized in critical condition.
Washington June 1 The navy department said at 10 this morning there was no information confirming any bombardment of Santiago and officials believed that any firing was not important or decisive.
A Madrid dispatch reports a decree published in Madrid authorizes a loan issue of one billion pesetas at four percent. The London bulletin notes the decree as official action, detailing the loan terms and public borrowing.
Mrs. Jennie McGee, 61, drank carbolic acid during the night and died this morning in Lynn as a result of distress after her son chose to enlist in the war. The tragedy highlights wartime pressures on families and the personal costs of enlistment decisions.
The insurgent brigadier general Gonzales, wounded Sunday in Santa Clara Province, Havana, died yesterday. The report notes the casualty among rebel forces amid ongoing hostilities in the region.
Chicago June 1 The Tribune says William Pinkerton son of Allan Pinkerton has been called into government service to hunt Spanish spies the same as his father was called by Lincoln at the outbreak of the rebellion
Nashua June 1 Governor Ramsdell received a telegram from Adjutant General Corbin at the war department stating New Hampshire will furnish 328 men for the second call. The dispatch confirms the state's commitment and outlines the mobilization plan for the additional force.
Matilda Gibson wife of Thomas Gibson died yesterday at Lowell hospital from pneumonia after a brief illness. Age 61, born in Todmorden Yorkshire England Nov 8 1846. Maiden name Stocks she leaves five brothers two sisters and an aged mother. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from 143 West Sixth Street. Charles G. Wyman 66 died last night at 875 Chelmsford Street leaving wife and a son. East Somerville death follows weeks of illness. widow and four children surviving.
The article notes funerals for Sarah E. Nicholson at her parents home on Riverside Avenue with Rev Fr Gilday officiating at Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers James Conroy William Ready John Carroll Richard McCluskey Thomas Sherry John McNulty. Also Mary Higgins infant funeral from 49 Wamesit Street with Undertaker Rogers in charge. Joseph Hobden funeral from 73 Worthen Street, burial at Catholic cemetery. Rev Fr McHugh officiating. pallbearers James Minahan William H. Gallagher Joseph Perron John Hennessey Thomas Waugh Robert Hoare, with Undertaker Charles H Molloy handling arrangements.
An ad touts chic apparel and companions for the tailor made suit including Crash Hats Smart Neckwear High Collars and a flame red peacock blue and brick brown Bicycle Turbans offer a fashionable line aimed at women with interest in stylish accessories and garments.
The belt shop showcases an exhaustible display of Real Russia Leather in every shade with gros grain silk. Tiffany and harness buckles greet shoppers along with gilt edge specialties for ladies not found elsewhere in a newly themed display.
Nearly a hundred men filled Lowell Common Council chambers for a joint hearing on W S Southworths petition for city funds to support the Textile school. He argued the industrys economic importance and that state aid required a local contribution, while supporters praised the schools practical training and its impact on local workers. Skeptics urged caution on municipal finances and questioned governance and cost efficiency.
BE H Sothern brings the fine play Lord Chumley to the Opera House with a strong company for tonight’s performance. Seats should be taken as this season’s best offering closes.
Miss Annie Irving of the principal's room at Varnum School was aboard the school's parade barge when it turned suddenly and threw her out. She seemed unharmed at first but later lost consciousness and was taken to her home for care.
Dam died in Chelmsford Massachusetts on May 30 aged 54. Gibson died in the city May 31 at 143 West Sixth street aged 51 years 6 months, wife of Thomas Gibson. Wy man died in the city May 31 at 375 Chelmsford street aged 56 years 7 months and 16 days.
Samuel Maxwell was arraigned in the police court on a charge of murdering his wife by revolver. He pleaded not guilty and was committed without bail to the county jail. The case was continued to June 8. An autopsy by Dr. Penjamin Hartwell confirmed a bullet in the heart caused instant death. Maxwell appeared composed, had no counsel, and was noted as friendly yet unsettled by the courtroom attention. The motive is linked to alleged unfaithfulness and prior quarrels with his wife, with officers noting repeated troubling conduct by Mrs. Maxwell.
Three year old Little Marion Connors daughter of James Connors fell twenty feet from a second story window at Hazeltine and Rye streets. Her dress caught on a window hook breaking the fall. James Gregory aided her until a doctor found a fractured frontal bone. There is hope the injuries will not be fatal.
In Hadley Police Court J Vasalios Fanos was sentenced to four months in jail for assault and battery on Officer Lynch and drunkenness. John J McNabb faced breaking and entering and larceny charges, with bonds set at 200 dollars, continued to June 11.
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