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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1898
Page
1
Poem excerpt celebrating a gardener's affection for Little-Oh-Dear. The speaker details a lush garden with marigolds lilies and roses and a silver bird that sings I love you. The speaker vows the garden's beauty mirrors enduring summer and devotion to the beloved Little-Oh-Dear.
The excerpt blends witty lines about General Miles and war processes with light jests on sea power, ball playing, and Harvard pranks. It notes explosive action, a pun on red tape, and mentions Von Oven breaking a hammer throw record, framing a mosaic of playful commentary and sports reference.
A London spark from a hairdresser’s hand ignited a kerosene hair wash vapor. Tuscan boys forbid kite flying in Lent, or their kites are torn. A Siberian nephrite window in a French cathedral reflects sunlight inside. The Bank of England printing room shows two £5 notes every three seconds. England has five medieval and modern queens. Russia four. An Italian theory links tree sap to ocean tides. a vine grower prunes only at ebb tides after 14 years of study.
Washington June 11 The Navy Department released Ad miral Sampsons official report praising Hobson and his crew for sinking the Merrimac at Santiago He highlights Hobsons plans and execution and urges professional rewards for the sailors Also notes comparison to Cushing and calls for protection of local church and property from a Sunday pleasure resort issue in Tyngsboro June 11 1898
Buenos Ayres June 11 The Paraguay government, urged by the U S consul at Montevideo, told the Spanish torpedo gunboat Temerario commander in Asuncion to disarm if he wishes to stay. The commander refused and was told the Temerario must leave Asuncion after quick machinery repairs are completed.
Chicago June 11 Andrew Carnegie says he does not believe the war with Spain will last long or reach the dignity of a real war. He expects Spain to collapse soon before Highland garb can be ready. An effort may be made to organize a regiment if the war continues.
An indictment for murder in the first degree was returned by the Cambridge grand jury this morning against Samuel Maxwell. Maxwell is charged with killing his wife in a fit of jealousy, a terrible murder that remains fresh in Lowell readers’ minds.
Thomas J Delaney intoxicated entered a Market street house stealing silver knives and forks. A witness flagged him to Officer Maher. Delaney got one month in the work house for drunkenness and four months for larceny. McNabb condemned to Thursday after head wound and bandages from a neck boil. Four drunks fined a dollar each. Manning paid three dollars.
The sewer committee votes to begin work on Parkview Avenue and discusses extending Gorham Street sewer. Public baths plan for free showers favored. Councilman Garvey to request cost estimates from the buildings superintendent. Scarlet fever down, measles up. City councilmen seek to name all employment in departments despite new charter. Dr Johnson set public vaccinations Thursday at 4 30 pm. Ward and friends urge Councilman James Smith to run for General Court this fall.
An official Havana despatch dated yesterday says the Americans bombarded Santiago for three hours in the morning. The Spaniards claim to have repulsed landing attempts. The ships remained at distance, avoiding the forts' gun range.
San Francisco June 11 report the third Manila fleet will be made up entirely of the Para Ohio Indiana Victoria Olympia Arizona and possibly the City of Puebla.
Chicago July 11 reports Choynski has signed to box McCoy twenty rounds at Hawthorne A. C. Buffalo on August 27 for a purse of 7500 with catch weights. The arrangement aims at a decisive bout between the two notable heavyweights.
The Messrs. Mercier obtain permission to stage a single Sunday concert at Harmony Grove Tyngsboro after a heated hearing. 67 residents protested with clergy support from Rev. Sarah A. Dixon and Rev. William Brown, while officials had planned broader consent before objections.
At 6 o clock this morning the David F. Cavanaugh workshop on 82 Middle Street was found in disarray with clothing damaged beyond use. A thief or skilled vandal forced entry via the fire escape, battering five new sewing machines and numerous garments, with losses around $1000. Inspectors Laflamme and Allen investigate. The crime affects deliveries to public figures, including a suit for Alderman Tuttle.
C R Boorom and three U S pension bureau examiners observed at the post office today reviewing 50 to 75 Lowell pensions as officials warned of criminal liability for post dating false certifications and stock witnesses. The circular urged strict voucher compliance to curb abuses and potential criminal proceedings.
Mrs Malaprop expresses horror at her daughter's waist being encircled by a young man, jesting that he must be descended from an old Huguenot family as the judge notes.
Paymaster Bailey of the Sixth has nearly finished paying all men at Camp Alger. Lieutenant Bailey departs with funds while Lieutenant Dobbins of the Ninth is due today. The Sixth largely sent money home, and officers urged restraint. The Ninth celebrated raising a flag donated by Gen. Taylor with a speech by Congressman Fitzgerald and songs.
An 11-year-old boy Jeremiah Murray died after touching a live electric wire at Broadway and Marion in Lowell. He climbed a nearby post, grabbed the wire rope, and was fatally burned, dying en route to St Johns hospital. The incident follows a family history of accidental deaths. Lowell & Suburban wired investigation found insulation intact. the electric company will probe further.
Dr. Fred I. Burnham died at home in West Eaton after a long illness at 38. Born in Lowell Mass on April 24 1859 he trained in medicine at Hannemann College Philadelphia graduating 1882 and remained in West Eaton, building a large practice and local esteem. A staunch Republican he served as justice of the peace and on the town committee. Funeral held in West Eaton, remains sent to Lowell for burial. mother Eliza Burnham and brother Clarence E. Burnham survive. Wilbur S. Littlehale dies in Boston following an electric car accident at 48, formerly of Tyngsboro and Lowell, survived by widow and one child.
Wm Kelley of this city graduated from the Institute of Technology during the week. Miss Parsons of Rogers Hall sails to Genoa for a summer abroad. Stanley F Qua, son of City Solicitor Qua, to edit the Dartmouth weekly. E N Bagge of the Courier-Citizen read a poem at West Springfield First Churchs two hundredth anniversary celebration. Mrs Walter Coburn hosted an at home with family and neighbors.
In this city on June 10 George Cokkinian and June 10 Eliza Duffy aged 67 at No 1 Bents court off Gorham street. In Boston on June 11 Wilbur Littlehale aged 48 burial at Lowell cemetery on Monday June 13 at 2 pm friends invited.
All members with tickets to sell for the Potentate are reminded of tonight’s meeting at the Opera house. Attendance is very important for all.
Try Cavanaugh's leading tailors at Central and Middle. They celebrate convex shoulders that give the wearer a large graceful appearance and help prevent creasing.
The funeral of Dr Michael C Noon was held yesterday morning starting at 8 30 from his home at 48 Chambers Street. A requiem Mass followed at St Peter's Church at 9. Music was by T F Molloy with organist Mrs McKennedy. Bearers were John Gormley William Ashworth James Freeman Patrick Carrick Patrick Kaville and John Masuire. Burial directed by Charles H Molley.
A gathering of the Webdrawers Warpers and Spoolers Union is scheduled for Monday evening the 18th. Several speakers will attend the event to discuss Tweeting and related topics.
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