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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1898
Page
1
Mrs Jones pities Cu bebs and plans relief contributions as Tampa clears weather aids troops. Farmers urged to spray amid canker worms. Maine slogan recalled. Phonographs teach languages. lessons sold with twenty cylinders. U S pensions yearly outlay dwarfs Mexican state costs. Bavarian forest wealth valued for conservation argument. Vandalism against trees noted in California amid a forestry appeal.
Fred Rivers of Lowell Massachusetts head brake on a Lawrence freight train near Londonderry New Hampshire died after he fell from the cars and suffered severe injuries. His left arm and leg were severed and the body was disemboweled. The wreck occurred this evening and the body was brought to Manchester. Rivers and his wife lived at 9 Tyler Street. He was a well known former champion short distance runner of Lowell. Mrs Rivers will have the body brought to Manchester.
City personnel take advantage of a fine summer morning. The mayor is absent from the office while his secretary handles ticket sales for a soldiers’ benefit at the Opera house next Tuesday evening, with notable success.
Thomas Talbot Conclave of Knights of Brierwood Forest met Wednesday night in Burkeshall to finalize plans to join Pride of Massachusetts Conclave as guests at the Charlestown celebration on the 17th. They will depart Lowell on the 9 40 train from Middlesex Street.
A new flag was raised atop the police station this morning with police officials and several prominent citizens present. Speeches were made by members of the police board and community leaders outlining the significance of the event.
A grand summer opening showcases white trimmed hats including class-day and graduating styles on Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11. Mme. Gregoire invites all in Merrimack Street area to attend.
Walter Bett secretary of the British consulate in Porto Rico is banished by the governor-general after 56 hours in a dungeon for allegedly passing mining information of San Juan harbor to the United States. The incident has prompted a formal protest from the British consul-general and threatens international complications. A pastor took photographs with a local camera provided by John J. Cluin.
New York reports Andreas Malinak was hanged at Newark N J for the murder of Annie Kmetz last July. Malinak and his Hungarian wife had lived with the Kmetz family, and after a series of wife exchanges and a failed attempt to lure Mrs Kmetz to his side he shot her. Mrs Malinak, who arrived to witness the hanging, was denied entry by authorities.
Madrid June 9 a correspondent interviewing Premier Sagasta reports he refuses to discuss foreign relations noting the United States as aggressor and says peace proposals must come from Washington first. He downplays cabinet dissension as academic and denies any cabinet crisis. The queen regent interview was not possible.
Oriental advices report renewed friction between China and Japan with a series of complications. The Japanese consulate at Shashi has been burned while indemnity payments and evacuations proceed, and warships are ordered to Shashi to shield Japanese interests.
Ottawa reports a messenger carries a Canada expulsion notice for Lieut Carranza and Senor Du Bosc, recently attached to the Spanish legation in Washington. Montreal dated June 9.
Miss Jean Stevenson and Miss Florilan Bean led classes from Worthen Street Baptist Church in a garden party hosted by Mrs. Bowley Green on Warwick Street Wednesday evening. Sixty to seventy attendees included Sunday school superintendent F. G. Stowers and Miss Martha Neal. After refreshments were served a generous portion...
Reports from Camp Alger in Falls Church Virginia detail severe supply shortages at the First Division hospital. With 190 patients there are only 12 plates and a single cup in use for all water milk and medicine. Blankets are scarce and many patients must bring their own. Officials including Gov Hastings and several Congress members launched inquiries into hospital methods. Brig Gen Garretson assumed command of the Second brigade and various unit changes and donations were noted.
Every man of John J. Dacey's company is expected to turn out tonight for inspection by a state officer. John F. Murphy's company has its turn tomorrow night and George E. Garity's company on Monday night. At last night's ambulance corps meeting Joseph Farrell was elected treasurer replacing Mr. Leggett who did not re-enlist.
Gov Wolcott approved a provisional company for the state militia including the Lowell unit raised by George L Fowler Jr formerly a sergeant in the Sixth regiment. The group includes many men with military training.
In Hadley, police court heard J Benjamin Anderson apologize for severely kicking Rebecca Mc Laughlin. Counselor Jeremiah Crowley said an agreement would cover doctor bills medicine and the girl’s wages during her absence. Costs total about 76 dollars and Anderson may be rehired at the cartridge works after punishment. Six drunks were before the court with four months to six months terms varying by case.
A giant Ringling Brothers parade through Lowell drew thousands from Merrimack Street to the Globe Hotel. The procession showcased India scenes, Egyptian caravans, and military pageantry with elephants, camels, and 10 music forms. At the fair grounds the show opened at 2 and was to resume at 8 with typical circus spectacle.
Dr Michael C Noonan died Wednesday at his home 48 Chambers street at age 41 after months of illness. Born in the city he was son of the late M J Noonan a war veteran. He attended Harvard Medical School and served as assistant surgeon in a New York hospital before practicing locally and later in Lawrence where he was assistant surgeon of the Ninth Regiment. He leaves a sister and his mother died recently.
A double tragedy in Wigginville Lowell features Joseph Ellis an 81 or 82 year old weaver at Faulkner's mill and his wife Ellen 30 a worsted weaver at United States Bunting company. An open razor was used as he attacked his wife and then killed himself. Neighbors restrained him near the sink-room door as an alarming scene unfolded with bystanders summoned for help.
The funeral of Sylvester F. Kelley was held Wednesday afternoon from his home at 577 Middlesex street with Rev. A. E. Wilson officiating. Bearers were Wamesit lodge K of P and Knights of Pythias rites were read at the grave, burial in Edson cemetery under C. M. Young's direction.
In a rear basement at 5 Billerica street Ellis attacked his wife with a razor during an apparent quarrel. He later killed himself after a struggle in the sink room. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene with neighbors sprinting to summon help and police arriving as the couple’s bodies were found.
Postmaster Levi Wood and wife of Gardner visited relatives in Lowell Arthur H Benner formerly of Lowell is dangerously ill in Portland Maine with pneumonia Mrs A B Joy and daughter Mrs Annie L Pennell depart Lowell today for their summer home in Biddeford Maine Cards announce the marriage of Mabel Florence Fenderson to Ralph W Emerson at Chelmsford on Wednesday June 22 Reception 7 to 8 30 p m Mr and Mrs Frederick A Flather of Andover street held a second at home last evening with about a hundred guests The house was decorated with national colors roses in the dining room D L Page company served strawberries and ice cream Mr and Mrs Flather were assisted by Mr and Mrs Jacob Rogers Children of the Butler school raised funds by a three cent collection to fill two barrels for Companies C and G to eat at Camp Alger They have been forwarded The three regular Grand Army posts held meetings Wednesday night and voted to contribute to the soldiers relief fund A delegation of 15 was invited to guard the June 20 party at the Butler residence in aid of the fund
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