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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
4
The Lowell Daily Courier Citizen is described as the oldest daily in Middlesex County, established in 1826 and a daily since 1845. It publishes at Courier Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell with carrier delivery in the city for twelve cents weekly and fifty cents monthly.
The note proclaims daily growth as circulation books remain open to everyone. It emphasizes inclusive access and ongoing additions to the public reading program.
Wheat harvest in Oklahoma has begun with forecasts of 40 million bushels. Commentary covers naval prep in Japan, American sergeants and Hobson promotion, and spats over patriotism while Spain’s mood shifts after the Merrimac sinking. Roosevelt’s regiment praised yet mocked for bravado as calls grow for 75,000 more troops in new regiments.
The piece reflects wartime mood with talk of Cervera’s fleet, rumors of Spanish ships, and Havana as a possible target. It also cites The New York Sun on Pettigrew’s repeal effort, noting Democrats aided the defeat and bonds policy remains in place.
The war revenue bill is near passage and divides opinion. The piece criticizes selective taxation, favors broad bond funding, and questions the beer tax while supporting some provisions and opposing gross receipts tax on corporations. It cautions that stamps as war taxes may be inadequate and unpredictable.
Major James B. Pond receives a congressional medal for bravery at Baxter Springs. President Dwight of Yale urges alumni and friends to raise 4,000,000 dollars before 1902. The Spanish court to spend summer at La Granja near Madrid instead of San Sebastian. George Tillman, senator's brother, runs for governor of South Carolina. A correspondent notes he never wore an overcoat or underwear.
Eugene V. Debs criticizes war as national murder arguing the poor bear the victims and toiling classes suffer regardless of the outcome. He frames the war as a class burden and urges opposition.
A local column blends anecdotes on public funds and Lowell affairs with humor. It cites the Soldiers' Fund and Lowell supporters, notes on printery in Lowell, a W C T U member's root beer bottle mishap, and observations on street sprinklers and bicyclists amid civic chatter.
The Springfield Republican notes the Philippine situation as unresolved after Dewey's Cavite and Manila Bay gains. It questions future ownership if insurgents hinder Spaniards before U S forces arrive and whether natives are fit to self govern. It warns of potential annexation without consent.
The New York Press notes Col Bryan may be happier in Manila after a year of prosperity and strain from explaining it. It fears another such year could break him and imagines Gen Merritt ensuring safe retirement to tally casualties blamed on the "Curse of Gold."
At the last executive council meeting Warren RE Locke was renominated to the board of savings bank commissioners. Whitman at Wood of Whitman named trustee of the Medfield Insane asylum. Covel of Boston to be trustee of the Orwell textile school. Emery Graver of Needham named justice of the district court of northern Norfolk. James F. Jackson of Fall River declined a week-old nomination to the prison commission, his second such decline after turning down a superior court judgeship post retirement. An order placed Sergeant-at-Arms Adams in charge of the Omaha trip as Adjutant General’s office is too busy to spare Gen. Dalton.
A writer notes that residents of the Lofodens face the celebrated maelstrom without fear, with fishermen actively fishing in the midst of the dangerous waters. The remark highlights local boldness and resilience amid peril.
The Mitchel.s Boys School BilIerica stage shown a lively program at the annual exhibition. 37 man military drill led by ex Captain Alexander Mitchell impressed judges Lieut Worthen and son Corp Worthen. Prizes awarded for penmanship and declamation to Charles Turnbull Jesse Day and George Hodge.
A large Savoy audience witnessed the second Esther performance last night, as Mrs. George F. Kenngett again led the baton with ease. The orchestra and chorus followed smoothly, principals received flowers, and profits likely exceed expenses, proving the value of hard work with a sizable chorus.
Assistant Assessor Avila Bourbonni ere forwards a photograph and sketch of George Charette to La Revue des Deux Frances, the Paris based French magazine at 28 Rue Racine. The move honors Charette and preserves local recognition abroad.
Two city boarding houses offered for sale with 17 rooms and 13 rooms respectively. The 17 room house has new furniture, all rooms occupied, centrally located, price 850 dollars. The 13 room house is in a fine location with modern improvements, price 875 dollars. Contact T. H. Elliott at 64 Central Street.
Alfred T Ringling reports strong profits as Ringling Bros shows draw thousands to the circus amid intense heat. Spectators enjoyed elephants and other animals in the animal tent, with notable acts by the Foy family somersaultists, Mile Turnout trapeze, Soo Lee clowns, and the Fockhart elephants. The military band performed the Star Spangled Banner and the hippodrome finale capped a largely satisfactory visit.
Maltox is described as bottled vitality aimed at boosting the system. The note presents it as a tonic or energy aid, lacking broader context about origins, usage, or approval. It reads as a product claim within a historical health or advertisement segment.
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