Lowell Daily Courier overview and circulation claim
A historical notice touts the Lowell Daily Courier as a premier regional paper since 1820. It notes daily publication except Sundays, delivery by carrier, and a 12 cent weekly rate with a monthly rate also listed, asserting the Courier Citizen Company’s lead in local circulation.
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Best and Best
Middleser County
Gally
Courier-Citizen
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Courier-Civizen Company
War News from 1898 United States and Europe
The piece jokes about soldier pay versus Russian wages, notes Spanish naval misperceptions in Santiago harbor, predicts Philippine insurgents will capture Manila, mocks Spanish pride, reports Emperor William's limit on sermons, and mentions Lieut Carranza and De Lome with U S spy vigilance rising.
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Carranza
Spain
de Lome
Canada
United States
Dewey Proved Man of the Hour by Navy Confidence
Rear Admiral Dewey retains full confidence of the department in Washington. He has shown leadership and seamanship, plus understanding of all steps needed for success in the challenging situation. He stands as a man fit for opportunity when it arrives.
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William
Dewey
Department
Washington
Milwaukee Court Blocks Ticket Price Mandate
The court ruled that Milwaukee cannot compel street railway companies to sell twenty five tickets for a dollar, basing the decision on the constitutional protection of a reasonable return on investment for the railway owners.
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Milwaukee
Court sets pricing standard for streetcar fare packages
The court effectively endorses the idea that a reasonable return is the arbiter of pricing. If regular fares are 5 cents, a 25 ticket pack should reasonably cost 4 cents, a customary rule among street railroads. Milwaukee firms would likely have set such rates themselves.
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Milwaukee
Westford notes and Merrimack river Senate excursion details
The column covers rainfall and spring blooms in Westford, warns homeowners to guard property while away, and recounts a Merrimack River trip for Senate and House members with a celebratory dinner and cheers for George and Hoyt.
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Senate
House
Merrimack River
Haverhill
Newburyport
George
Hoyt
Lower
Merrimack
New England
Lowell River Tour Noted for Scenery and Whittier Birthplace
The piece praises a Lowell to Amesbury river ride through Massachusetts scenery including Lake Kenora and wooded hills. It notes the Whittier birthplace at a roadside corner gateway and urges attendance at a soldiers' testimonial in Memorial Hall, blaming low turnout on recent performances. Tickets are offered at a low price to ensure a packed hall.
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Massachusetts
Amesbury
Newburyport
Lowell
Lawrence
Haverhill
Kenora
Whittier
Memorial Hall
Potentate
Personal Matters and Notable Deaths Highlight Era Figures
Sousa plans a Vermont farm summer while the Meissonier widow's estate bequeaths paintings to the French Nation. Augustus Salari, father of St. Louis baseball, has died after pioneering a local ballpark on a cleared cornfield in the 1860s.
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Sousa
Vermont
Meissonier
Augustus Salari
St. Louis
Naval prowess and torpedo tales from the war
The Springfield Union praises American rifled cannon life, sea power, and naval officers while the Madrid version claims Spaniards sank the Merrimac at Santiago harbor to block Cervera or Sampson, a detail the Castilian romancers do not explain.
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Springfield Union
Madrid
Santiago Harbor
Cervera
Sampson
New York Mail and Express
North Conway hostsAmerican Institute of Instruction meeting 1898
The American Institute of Instruction will hold its nest annual meeting in North Conway New Hampshire July 5 8 1898. Promising to be among the largest and most enthusiastic sessions, topics include manual and moral training art and science culture child study and women in educational affairs.
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American Institute of Instruction
North Conway
New Hampshire
Fluman
Newngland
New England
Speeding horse collision ends with uninjured rider and runaway horse
Laurent Bourgard and Noe Le Ferriere drove harnessed teams on the boulevard when their vehicles collided at the lower speedway. Bourgard was thrown about 25 feet but escaped injury. The horse bolted to Pawtucket square before being captured. A large crowd gathered around the wreck.
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Laurent Bourgard
Noe le Ferriere
Tueday
Bourgard
Pawtucket Square
Wiggin Family Fourth Annual Reunion in Boston
The Wiggin descendants of Thomas Wiggin held their fourth reunion at the Quincy house in Boston with strong attendance. Gen John W Wiggin presided, reports noted the deaths of George Parsons and Mrs J O Wiggin, and a 102 year old member mailed greetings. Officers elected included C E Wiggin president and Etta F Wiggin secretary.
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Thomas Wiggin
New Hampshire
Quincy House
Boston
John Winthrop
John W. Wiggin
George Parsons
J. O. Wiggin
C. E. Wiggin
Etta F. Wiggin
Fred B. Wiggin
Saco
Burton H. Wiggin
Lowell
A. B. Wiggin
Andover
Elmer I. Wiggin
Wolfboro
Arthur C. Wiggin
Clara L. Kelsey
Waltham
Samuel J. Wiggin - Wakefield
John W. Colcord
Roxpury
J. W. Wiggin
E. D. Wiggin
Union
Buckley heirs sell at absolute auction of 86 South street
Heirs of the late Michael Buckley offer the estate at 86 South street for an absolute auction tomorrow at 5 PM rain or shine. The 30 by 70 foot jot has five tenements, one vacant, yielding $35 monthly rent. Property includes sewer water closets and is near the post office and Middlesex street. J E Conant & Co lead the sale with Eliza Buckley Mary A Buckley and John F Buckley listed.
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Michael Buckley
South Street
Appleton
Summer Streets
Winter Street
Middlesex Street
J. E. Conant & Co
Eliza Buckley
Mary A. Buckley
John F. Bucklly
Ladies of the G A R host Strawberry Festival programme
The J P Maxfield circle of the Ladies of the G A R held an entertainment and strawberry festival at Post 185 hall on Tuesday evening. The programme included piano duets by Mrs. Maude N Hill and Miss Sarah Butterworth, readings by Miss Blanche Marshall, songs by Mrs. Grace Shepard, another piano duet, more songs, and a two act dialogue Not a Man in the House presented by Nellie I Lavigne and others.
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J. P. Maxfield
Maude N. Hill
Sarah Butterworth
Reading
Blanche Marshall
Grace Shepard
Hill
Miss Butterworth
Nellie I. Lavigne
C. D. Washburn
Mabel Coburn
Bertha Mitchell
Canadian baker loses foot in Nashua train mishap
Charles Cote of St Hyacinthe Canada jumped from a train near Nashua thinking it had reached the station. He was thrown when car wheels passed over his foot and amputated at the Nashua hospital. He sought work as a baker and returned home after recovery efforts began.
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Charles Cote
Nashua
St. Hyacinthe
Canada
Friday stock sale of J G Cote at deep discounts
Pollard and Co advertise a Friday sale of dry and fancy goods at 25 cents on the dollar. A range of items is listed including brown cotton prints dress goods linen crash ladies hosiery table linen spools and linen collars at reduced prices.
Cut prices on men's suits at E. D. Steele Co
Trade page note announces price reductions on men's suits at E D Steele Co retail to draw shoppers. Time, selection, and discount details are limited in readable text.
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E. D. Steele & Co
Ocean House and Cottages York Beach Maine
Describes the Ocean House and cottages at York Beach Maine perched fifty feet above the sea with large comfortable rooms and excellent views. Highlights include unexcelled table drainage bathing facilities fishing and gunning charming drives and flexible terms by day or week. Proprietors 0 Ellis & 40 offer reasonable rates and a descriptive circular is available at the Courier Citizen office.
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CEAN
York Beach
Ellis & 40
York Bench
Courier Citizen Office
Merrimack River Savings Bank Depositors Requested for Verification
In accordance with Public Statutes section 47 chapter 517 Acts of 1894 depositors are requested to present their books for verification between July 1 and August 11 inclusive.
Unusual Lake View Outdoor Show Draws Big Crowd
A large crowd attended an outdoor performance at Lake View last night. Highlight was a striking act by Ola, a young man who manipulates four copper wires with a constant 500 volt current. Six other skilled artists also showcased their talents in their respective fields.
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Lakeview
Ola
WPI Catalogue Highlights Engineering Courses and Labs
Worcester Polytechnic Institute presents a 194 page catalogue detailing courses in mechanical civil electrical engineering chemistry and general science. It notes new extensive laboratories in engineering electricity physics and chemistry with special facilities in stem and hydraulics. Address for catalog requests: J. K. Marshall Registrar.
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester
Mass
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N. G. Lamson
Per-Oo
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Putnam & Son
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