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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
4
The Lowell Daily Courier notes the strong reception of The Potentate, praises a $800 allocation to benefit children, and reports aldermen approved $5000 for a Textile school. It cites Spain’s Madrid orders, Cuban Guantanamo marines, cost projections for war, and the Hawaiian annexation debate signaling imperial shifts.
The aldermen and council clash over Huntington hall reconstruction as occupancy nears. A joint committee on conference could help resolve the stalemate before summer. Citizens demand the hall be rebuilt, not safeguarding personal interests, and the council should convene a committee of the whole to reach agreement.
The piece argues Spain could not lawfully sell the Philippines to France or any nation. It notes Admiral Dewey’s control of Manila Bay and US troop reinforcement would compel surrender or forceful seizure, making any Spain to France transfer unenforceable. France lacks stake to contest U.S. possession, reducing motive to bid.
In a Syracuse University dispute between seniors and juniors, a senior's address to the class became a battleground as juniors stormed the stage and damaged a graphophone. Chancellor Day called the episode intolerable and warned expulsion, with further threats as tensions linger.
The Alexandrian library housed more than forty thousand valuable books dating back to antiquity. This remarkable collection symbolized the city's scholarly heritage and its role as a center of learning in the ancient world.
A chatter of odd items covers a fraxinella anecdote, a plan by wheelmen to press New Hampshire clubs for highway work, mayoral critique of officials, a panhandling quip, and a lampoon of city hall wire inspection. It notes a dog whip race, and Blanco’s prisoner exchange news easing families of George Charette, Hobson ends.
The strawberry festival at the Universalist Church drew large attendance with fine supper and entertainment. Acton Cadet band considers restructuring for experienced players and future rehearsals will be held in Acton. Summer concerts planned in Exchange Square. Rev W F Buxton spoke on Interpretations of Conduct. Improvements noted on the Faulkner place. Tufts student R Patterson preached. Letter from Chaplain Rev W F Dusseault at Fails Church Va sent regards. Acton boy reports Co I in good health but heat affected. Wn. Booker returned from Georgia. Mrs Harrington and granddaughter travel to England. W. Penniman moves to Geo Conant house for farm work. L E Hosmer back from New York.
In Acton the musical world notes Mr. Ed Harris has been placed in Westboro hospital for treatment after several weeks of illness. Edward Pixon resigns as Acton schools superintendent and is replaced by Mr. Thompson. Plans of the school committee remain unclear. A local group attended Ringling Bros circus in Marlboro Wednesday. A challenged flag has been repaired by patriotic villagers.
In Framingham district court Frank Brooks of Old Colony house was convicted of illegal liquor keeping and his case continued for sentence. Archie Brooks paid 50 dollars for illegal keeping at a free pool, and Joseph Severoni was fined 50 dollars for liquor with intent to sell. Funeral held for George L. Odiorne, longtime ticket collector at Melville Garden Downer Landing. Reverend Eastman officiated. interment in Magdell Grove cemetery with Burnside post and Masonic attendees. Odiorne aided Fire Department friends who attended. he served in Civil War with Forty-fourth Massachusetts volunteers.
A Sunday dawn blaze consumed the J H Murray & Co carrying and shoe stock factory, a wooden building owned by former Mayor Murray. About 200 workers were left jobless as the total loss reached 21 000 to 26 000 dollars with 6 000 on buildings 11 000 on machinery and 5 500 on stock insured. Nearby homes suffered partial damage including Summer Flagg’s house in New York occupied by James Burns and Patrick Fallon’s house. The firm, J B Murray & Co, led by J B Murray and HW Murray, had operated leather and shoe trades for two decades before shutting leather carrying five weeks prior.
The Primitive M. B. church of Lowell held a Saturday picnic at Foster's grave in two electrics full. Singing and sports marked a jolly afternoon. Sunday programs featured a children's concert and extra choir help. Weather delayed farm work and hay prospects stay poor at 12 to 18 dollars per ton.
Mrs Cyrus Hale passed away Friday morning after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday at her late home with interment at Woodlawn. She leaves a husband, one daughter, and a sister Mrs J B Sutter. Several local notices mention visitors, cemetery improvements, and church members.
Public schools closed on Friday drawing large town crowds and attendees from nearby areas. The afternoon featured informal gatherings as people moved through the three rooms at leisure.
Teachers described numerous exhibits of student work across drawings, color maps, vertical writing samples, and mounted specimens. The display showcased minerals, ferns, and flowers reflecting varied instruction. Miss Bolster was celebrated with a gift book. misses Brown, Danforth, Blanchard, and Wesson noted for recent studies. Charles Bancroft Wesson graduated from Tech on June 7.
Middlesex Northwest Temperance union held a cordial meeting at the East Pepperell Methodist church on Thursday the 9th. The day featured a large dinner, devotional exercises led by Rev. Chas. H. Hanaford and Rev. J. B. Thrall, discussions on Frances E. Willard, and plans for future meetings. Officers were elected for the coming year and Children’s Day services announced for the Centre church. Work on the Centre schoolhouse proceeds, and Dracut grange schedules its next meeting with a poetry evening.
Hale high school will hold graduation exercises Friday evening at 8 in the town hall. The program includes class performances and an address by Supt. George I. Aldrich of Newton. A strawberry festival last Friday drew attendees from neighboring towns with patriotic entertainment, frozen desserts, and cake. Margie Staples visited Concord with her aunt last week. Albert Bradley died last Friday after a brief illness. funeral at his lower village home Monday with Rev. Moulton officiating. He leaves a wife and three sons, two married. Children’s day concert is slated for Sunday morning at the Unitarian church, with Children’s night at the grange next Tuesday and further committee entertainment planned.
Dunstable announces a Sunday forenoon children's service and an evening praise service in the Congregational church. Mrs. Susan Fessenden, state president of the W C T U, will speak Friday evening, June 24, at 8 o'clock. All are invited.
A children’s concert at the North Tewksbury Baptist church Sunday evening featured a floral-decorated venue arranged by Grace Dean. The program, organized by Agnes Trull and Fitzgerald, offered a pleasing performances by the young participants.
Advertisers are informed that their advertisement appeared in the Courier. The notice confirms receipt of the ad placement and accessible readership exposure in the issue.
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