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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1898
Page
6
The commentary explains Jesus stood before Pilate amid false accusations and crowd pressure, teaching patient endurance. It contrasts Barabbas’s release with Christ’s crucifixion, urging readers to choose Christ and reflect on the blood shed for humanity’s sins. Pilate’s plea of innocence contrasts with the crowd’s demand, and the piece closes with a call to accept divine sacrifice and endure for Christ.
Rev H Doyle frames Christ's earthly mission as giving divine life to sinners, contrasting Him with false Christs. He cites Jesus as the Good Shepherd who sacrifices for the sheep, and urges Christians to imitate this selfless giving by preaching and feeding the hungry, answering the call to "give ye them to eat." Bible readings accompany the sermon referencing Isaiah, Ezekiel, Matthew, Luke, John, Hebrews and Peter.
A Congregationalist note argues hospitality in church depends on how members greet outsiders not just fellow friends. It urges leaders to train congregants to seek strangers after services and offer a genuine welcome even when a stranger seems reticent, noting courage grows with practice.
The Christian Intelligencer notes that belief and trust differ by preposition and context. Faith is belief about Christ while trust is reliance on Him for eternal life. Devils may believe in God but only disciples trust in Christ for salvation.
A Re formed Church Messenger reflection urges prayers for sobriety and balanced desires in all things. It emphasizes moderation in appetites passions gains joys and even sorrows as a chastening but wise guide. The text echoes St. Paul on a sound mind and tempered living.
A devotional aphorism from the Episcopal Recorder urging that self as principle limits growth, while making God the life of the soul elevates one beyond natural confines. It contrasts self-centered rise with divinely guided ascent.
A Congregationalist proverb emphasizes that the value of work lies in quality rather than sheer volume, urging a disciplined approach to effort and results. The saying encourages focused, meaningful labor over busy but shallow output.
Special correspondence from Beacon Hill notes the election laws codification bill looms as a pivotal element for adjournment. It has not yet reached a Senate reading and would require about ninety pages of engrossing, with multiple workers drafting and a final word for word review by Capt. Edgett to ensure accuracy.
The House convened for a continuous session until 2 pm and rejected a reconsideration of Thursday’s vote on the Boston public school teachers retirement fund bill. The Boston school board petition for a state normal school was sent to the next General Court. A bill to purchase land in Hull by the federal government and cede jurisdiction passed engrossment. Debate over $10,000 for brown tail moth extermination led to amendments assigning control to the state board of agriculture and funding from the gypsy moth budget. The Clinton compensation bill for damages under the metropolitan water act advanced to third reading after adjustments. Adjournment at 2 pm trimmed votes. next week to cover the session’s final days.
Louis Martelles who had just completed a jail term for a misdemeanor involving Mrs. Grondony was shot by her husband Alfred Maine as he left the Alfred jail. Grondony then killed himself with a revolver, dying instantly. The incident occurred on Main Street in front of the Alfred house. Martelles, from Boston, likely employed in a Biddeford factory, was severely wounded but alive.
A dainty blue and fawn plaid gown features an unlined bias bordered skirt, low front, and high back, with 12 yards of gingham and 2 yards cambric. Accessories include a sunburnt-yellow straw hat trimmed with orchids and black wings. The pattern is shown in Harper's Bazar cut papers.
Rainy weather affected several games as New York defeated Cincinnati 16 at New York, Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 4, Baltimore edged St. Louis 5, Brooklyn won 2, and Washington defeated Louisville 16.
The Senate continued debate on a bill to rebuild the Malden bridge with President Smith defending the measure and arguing against ratcheting in Essex county or a state commission. Senators questioned the scope, its passage, and amendments while Presiding officers limited dissent. The session adjourned after motions on reinsurance and codification matters.
Governor Roger Wolcott asks the Massachusetts legislature to allow registered voters in military service to vote nationally and statewide from any post or district, citing an attorney general opinion. The ruling permits voting for president, Congress, and local offices outside the home town, but not for governor or other constitutional officers, within limits.
Boston notes the militia plan for a potential Fifth Regiment under a second call and for first and second corps of cadets to recruit if a third call occurs. Cadets artillery and cavalry seek duty, with state forces favored. Also mentions John Bevins endorsing Chamberlain's remedy.
United States seamen and marines were attacked by a mob on Hudson street. A fierce street fight followed with clubs sticks and coupling pins as police arrived no arrests were made. Key injuries included John Kelley of the U S S Katahdin with a fractured jaw and George Thompson a badly cut brakeman.
Providence police hold Preston Greene on murder charge for the fatal assault on Henrietta Berry during a late evening burglary on Hawes Street. Berry, who died from her wounds after paralysis followed the attack, identified Greene as her assailant before his arrest. bail denied in the murder case.
In Norfolk Richmond beat Norfolk 2 to 1 while Hartford defeated Newark 9 to 2 and Reading routed Allentown 8 to 1. The card lists three league outcomes with no further context or dates.
Eastern League game at Buffalo saw Buffalo defeat Syracuse 7 to 5. College games feature Amherst versus Dartmouth postponed due to rain as Amherst All New England event delayed.
Taunton June 3 Mrs Hetty Green fights to settle accounts with Hon W W Crapo of New Bedford in Probate court challenging the Sylvin Ann Howland estate filing. Green attends with attorney Moorfield Story of Boston, Crapo not appearing, case continued.
Governor Wolcott sent to the Legislature this afternoon a message concerning the voting. The message details policies on military votes and legislative actions amid ongoing discussions in Boston.
Castori faces a complex run of events as the Bears confront memory of ownership and signature practices. The article notes confusion over ages and the signature on a key document, with parties seeking clarity from officials.
The St James Gazette reports that Liberal leaders back a plan to confer a title on Mrs. Gladstone, widow of William E. Gladstone. It suggests creating her Countess of Liverpool and granting Viscount Hawarden to another family member.
The reader is pointed to Doan's Kidney Pills as the sole remedy with home proof. John W. Mevis of 448 Riverside Street testifies to relief from kidney pain urinary issues and improved health after using the pills. The product, priced at 50 cents, is sold by Carter & Sherburne with Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents in Buffalo New York.
Public notice of sale of real estate and personal property under a mortgage from the Lowell Ice Company to Dennis Whaley and others, assigned to Daniel Gage as assignee. Sales were scheduled at the company stable on School Street Lowell, first for May 10, 1898, then adjourned to May 17, 1898, then to May 38th, 1898, and finally to June 9, 1898, all at 2 o clock p m, with proclamations made at each adjournment.
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