Hobson's Brave Crew and Merrimac Exchange
The Spanish admiral Cervera visits the New York to learn how the Merrimac crew survived the torpedo run and to discuss a potential prisoner exchange. Hobson’s promotion and the seven Merrimac sailors’ honors are under consideration as the Navy weighs line officer ranks and warrants, with exchanges arranged through Admiral Sampson and Gen. Shafter.
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Santiago
Port Antonio
Jam
Colon
Bustamente Y Ovideo
Cervera
New York
Sampgon
Merrimac
Codly
New York Harbor
Cristobal Colon
Morro
Admiral Cervera
Ovideo
Admiral Sampson
Sampson
Capt
Hobson
Oregon
Towa
Ee Ovideo
Congress
Naval Service
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Long
Senate
Shafter
Fort McPherson
Cuba
Lucas Saenz Gastaminza
Emilio M. Cabeza
Baldomero Apricio Zambrano
Juan G. Ramos
Cleto M. Castro
Pedro L. Alvarez
Juan Gonzales Varges
Enrique A. Olie
Heroic Hobson and the Merrimac at Santiago de Cuba
London papers hail Lieutenant Hobson for the Merrimac raid on Santiago de Cuba. The Pall Mall Gazette lauds the crew and Admiral Cervera, suggesting the U S Spain war nears end and urging America to seize Porto Rico and the Philippines before peace. The Westminster Gazette lauds the crew as chivalrous and a war worthy incident.
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London
Hobson
Merrimac
Santiago de Cuba
Pall Mall Gazette
Cervera
Spain
United States
Cadiz
America
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Westminster Gazette
Merrim
Grape-Nuts: A Ready Breakfast With Pleasant Taste
The piece touts Grape-Nuts as a palatable toothsome breakfast not requiring cooking. It notes serving ideas such as cold with cream or hot with milk, highlighting grape sugar’s nutritious value and urging readers that Grape-Nuts are sold by grocers.
Julia Still Loves Her Husband Madly
A Chicago Record quip notes Julia praises her husband for reading poetry better than any man alive, implying enduring affection and wit in their marriage. The item uses a playful line to reflect cultural humor about literary tastes and marital harmony.
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Julia
Chicago Record
Boston Presbytery Roll Calls New England Delegates
The Boston Presbytery spring meeting began Monday afternoon at the Scotch church in Boston with delegates from all New England sections. John Gilchrist of Boston presided. C William Baer to be ordained pastor of Manchester NH June 22. George Whitefield Mead arriving from New York to be installed June 13 at Newport church. Hyde Park calls Rev Arthur W Remington with installation planned Wednesday evening. Luther Angier honored in a eulogy by Drs Peach and Black. Rev L V Price resigns Brockton pastorate. Dr Dewing named moderator. Price to become Somerville pastor July 26. J Everett Frame ordained as minister after year at Union Theological Seminary. Committee to invite General Assembly to meet in Boston in 1900.
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Boston
Scotch Church
Warrenton Street
New England
John Gilchrist
C. William Baer
German Presbyterian Church
Manchester
N. H
George Whitefield Mead
New York
Newport
R. L
Hyde Park
Arthur W. Remington
Luther H. Angier
Peach
Black
L. V. Price
Brockton
Dewing
Mr. Price
Somerville
J. Everett Frame
East Boston
Union Theological Seminary
General Assembly
Central M E church holds first quarterly conference
Presiding Elder Rev G F Eaton chaired the session at Central M E church Monday night. Bion Rollins elected steward replacing the late William Ingalls, with new committees formed for church music missions Sunday school temperance education and the French department. Pastor’s salary $1100 and parsonage use. Epworth League reports strong membership gains. Thanks expressed to Mrs Harper for a pulpit Bible and to Mr and Mrs Henry Seymour for four silver plates. Conference adjourned.
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M. FE
G. F. Eaton
D.D
Bion Rollins
William W. Ingalls
David True
Thos
Anna PD. Thompson
Belle Nixon
Meredith
Helen M. Meredith
Henry G
Women Missionary Society Meeting in Chelmsford
The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Congregational church of Lowell met Monday afternoon at Mr W W Kilbourne’s home on Littleton street Chelmsford with about 40 city members and a delegation from Central Congregational church. Lowell visitors returned by electric car at 4 30. The Ladies Benevolent Society of Chelmsford will hold a social and entertainment next Thursday evening an Old Folks Concert featuring Lowell and local talent with no rain postponement.
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Women's Missionary Society of the
First Congregational Church of
Lowell
W. W. Kilbourne
Littleton Street
Chelmsford
Central Congregational Church
Ladies Benevolent Society
Central Congregational Church of
Veteran recalls Stone River death toll in wartime chat
In a club a veteran recounts the Battle of Stones River, detailing a Confederate assault and the central division's 1350 casualties of 2500, while others discuss war, ships, and future criticism. The journalist and others note rapid-fire gun tests and the futility of lives lost for little.
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Washington
Schley
Sampson
Stone River
Cedars
Light Brigade
Christian Register
Books and Writers Crop Up in Quiet Literary News
Mrs Craigie is named to write the authorized life of Lord Beaconsfield and appears in her novel The School for Saints. Gyp supports a French academy for ladies. M K Walizhewski writes a Marysienka bio. Moscow establishes a Tolstoi named school for his seventieth birthday.
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Gyp
Leo Tolstoi
Moscow
Count Tolstoi
Diamond hardness noted in Tit Bits quotation
The item cites a remark on diamond hardness as quoted in Tit-Bits with a brief exchange referencing De Witt. The compact note underscores a literary musing on mineral strength withoutFurther context or details.
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de Witt
Empress Brand Coffee Boosts Hotel Coffee Fame
A patron boasts that the hotel now serves elegant coffee after adopting the Empress Brand Coffee, claiming it has become the talk of the town. The item notes it can be bought at the Tea and Coffee Department.
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Tea and Coffee
Ringling Brothers Show Delights Worcester Crowd
The Ringling Brothers great show, coming to the fair grounds Thursday, drew praise after a Worcester appearance Monday. The Spy lauded the three rings and extensive menagerie, noting 21 elephants in the center ring trained by Prof. Lockhart. The parade and performance offered first class, distinctive offerings with animals bright and healthful.
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Ringling Brothers
Fair Grounds
Worcester
Prof. Lockhart
Fitchburg summer excursion book for 1898 issued
The Fitchburg railroad releases its summer excursion book for 1898 covering Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont and the Hoosac Tunnel route. It details towns routes lodging and costs and highlights Saratoga as a major resort reach. The illustrated guide helps travelers plan visits to Lake Champlain Adirondacks and other summer destinations and is available from the general passenger agent.
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Fitchburg Railroad
Hoosac
Fitchburg
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
New England
Adirondacks
Lake Champlain
Saratoga
Deeds Recorded Across Lowell Areas Involving Land Transfers
A compilation of land transfers from Lowell and surrounding towns lists multiple deeds with buyers and sellers, parcel locations, and nominal consideration of $1. Names include Shepard, Russell, Fuller, Cluer, Brown, Kendall, Simpson, Row, Watson, Champagne, Smith, Hills, Hovey, Tinker, Mooney, Peter son, Bassett, Moore, Warren, Coburn, Gray, Lyman, Varnum, Dolan, Sherman, Gal lazianthe, Choquete, and others, with streets such as Calvin, Marshall, Floyd, Wentworth, Ludlam, Pine, Burtt, D street, Aiken, Crowley, Tolman, Stevens, Kenwood, Mt. Pleasant, North Chelmsford, and Brookline.
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Pine and
Burtt Streets
Howard A. Mitchell
W. H. Mitchell
D Street
George Hovey
Mary L. Tinker
Aiken Avenue
Patrick Mooney
Johanna C. Peterson
Crowley Street
Gershom C. Bassett
Lottie Moore
Tolman Avenue
Peter R. Warren
Edward F. Coburn
Willie F. Gray
Stevens Street
Boston and New York Markets Reported by Bright Sears
Boston and New York markets are summarized for today by Bright, Sears & Co. The update highlights price movements, notable trades, and general market sentiment across financial instruments in both municipalities.
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Boston
New York
Bright, Sears & Co
Lowell High School Examination Dates Set
The annual examination of candidates for Lowell High School will be held at the high school on Kirk Street Wednesday and Thursday June 22 and 28, starting at 8 30 in the morning. Examinations cover arithmetic English grammar and language algebra history of the United States and spelling.
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Lowell High School
Kirk Street
United States
Training School Exhibition At Lowell High School Hall
An exhibition of the works by the young ladies and children of the practice department at the Lowell Training School will be held in High School hall Tuesday evening at o o clock. It features painting drawing bird and flower study and other school studies.
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Lowell Training School
High School
Mortality of Lowell week ending June 4 1898
City death toll and disease report for Lowell for the week ending June 4 1898 lists population 87 000 with 23 total deaths including 8 under five and 6 from acute lung diseases. The weekly death rate is 13.7 versus 19.1 and 17.9 in prior two weeks. Infectious diseases recorded: typhoid fever 1 scarlet fever 11 diphtheria 4 measles 2.
Deaths for Week Ending June 4 Described in City List
A city records list of deaths for the week ending June 4 includes Margaret Smith 73 atrophy of liver George Bowen 44 pneumonia Maggie Riley 17 death by own action by poison Daniel McKenna 35 palm tuber culosis Arthur Clough 33 pneumonia Sarah E Nicholson 18 tuberculosis of lungs William D Donovan 6 mos bron chitis John Mahoney 61 cirrhosis of kidneys Mary Higgins 1 mo convulsions Lydia Noel 8 mos cap bronchitis Henri A Hamel 4 mos convulsions Bi Chauncey L Knapp 89 arterial sclerosis Matilda Gibson 57 pneumonia Charles G Wyman 56 phthisis Christina W Maxwell 23 pistol shot wound Riley 1 hour prem birth John Pardalos 21 meningitis Vetanise Berthiaume 65 diabetes Desange Beauchene 30 tuberculosis Emelie Lachance 4 mos bronchitis Smith 1 day debility Rose Lacourse 25 pleurisy Arthur A Bedell 2 days spina bifida.
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Margaret Smith
George Bowen
Maggie Riley
Daniel McKenna
Arthur Clough
Sarah E. Nicholson
William D. Donovan
John Mahoney
Mary Higgins
Lydia Noel
Henri A. Hamel
Bi—Chauncey L. Knapp
Matilda Gibson
Charles G. Wyman
Christina W. Maxwell
Riley
John Pardalos
Berthiaume
Desange Beauchene
Emelie Lachance
Smith
Rose Lacourse
Arthur A. Bedell
Straw Hat Weather Brings Fresh Demand for Quality Hats
Straw hat season arrives as Brazer & Co. reports strong sales and rising demand for better straw hats. The bicycle trend has reduced cloth caps, boosting interest in a fine line from Brazer & Co.
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Brazer & Co
Featherweight Skirt Supporter advertised in Merrimack Street shop
An 1898 ad from A G Pollard and Co promotes the Featherweight Skirt Supporter designed to hold a shirt waist without tearing fabric. It markets one belt for fit, claims invisibility, and notes Miss McKenzie will explain benefits. The sale highlights white and cream belts, plus various waist styles and linen diaper deals. Local merchants tout belts, shirts, and wire goods with special pricing and a large assortment across Merrimack Street sections.
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Merrimack St
Palmer Street
Merrimack Street
Wood, Sherwood & Co
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Dracut
Arthur Lyman
Fred R. Sinclair
Kenwood
R. J
Daniel H. Varnum
Thos. A. Dolan
Kearsarge Avenue
Frederick F. Sherman
Aaron Bedrosian
Pilibos Gallazianthe
D. H. Varnum
Mt. Pleasant
Tewksbury
Jennie M. Watson
Franklin D. Russell
Billerica
Nancy A. Sovcroft
Patrick F. Delhanty
Geo. H. Lord
Chas. H. Rand
Anganett D. Clark
Waateg A. Leigh
North Chelmsford
Henry S. Perham
Bessie H. McPhee
Woodbine Avenue
Tyngsboro
Samuel J. Bennier
Edwin Mason
Brookline Street
Wilmington
Robert M. Hall
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Nuaker
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Swht & CO
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Metropolitan Street Railway Co
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Evers
Rutland
Rapland
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Srecee
Girard P. Dadman
A. G. Pollard & CO
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Middle Streets
L and Company
Appleton Building
Central Street
H. ©. Cooper
C. B. Bartlett
Paris
Helleboro
London Purple
Bug Death
C. B. Coburn & CO
Market Street
J. B. Goodwin
Dutton Ste
Medina
Koneto
E. J. Medina
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Gardner Bros
Pine Street
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