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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
1
An austere mix of political and military notes from Hawaii to Manila shows President Dole facing possible removal, inflation effects on bread, Anson reshaping the New Yorks costs, and a tense exchange with General Blanco over prisoners and surrender terms as Dewey looms.
New York reports from a Hong Kong dispatch that insurgents brutalized the defense as they surrounded Manila. Spanish forces suffer heavy losses and many taken prisoner while residents flee to ships. Governor Augusti seeks surrender to avert fire and bloodshed, archbishop opposing. Warships and gunboats operate as hunger and fighting spread through Manila.
The first war loan subscription in Lowell is a $50 pledge by O Hearn and Dowd at the sub post office, with one potential subscriber rumored to pledge $10,090. Merchants National Bank plans to subscribe, traders National ready to receive, as banks prepare for the new tax law effective July 1. Banks warn customers of two to five cent per hundred taxes on checks drafts deposits and stock transfers, with penalties up to $100 for noncompliance, and bankers stock up on revenue stamps.
In Lynn and surrounding areas, William E. and Ernest Brown face court proceedings after their mother Julia A. Brown was found dead from injuries inflicted by a person. Bridget Egan lies critically injured in a hospital following Wednesday night assault. John Ward is sought by police. Melvin C. Lane, 46, of Brockton, died by suicide after enduring long illness. Oak Grove cemetery superintendent Thomas B. Standing is charged with embezzlement and misuse of city property. Boston conductor George Bright, 35, was killed in an industrial accident at South Union Station. Beverly shoe firm partner’s wife Johannah Hall died by suicide off Cushing's Point Cove, leaving two children.
In a distressed sundries house, directors cut assets to fair value. Real estate and machinery total 650000, merchandise 750000, good accounts 700000, sum 2100000 with liabilities 1200000. Contingent liabilities unlikely to exceed 100000. they anticipate paying in full. The firm expects to retain solid business and ample equipment for stock spindlers.
The General Butler Veteran Firemen association, about 100 men, rode the 10 o'clock train to Lynn for a hand-tub squirting contest. Led by the Lowell cadet band, they marched from Middlesex Street to the Westford Street engine house, carrying trumpets and bouquets. Mayor Bennett reviewed them at city hall before boarding the old City of Lowell tub, bought in 1859 from Milford vets, amid cheers from 500 onlookers and a colorful display featuring a mascot and bright red flannel shirts.
Camp Myer buzzes over a plan to send the second brigade first division to Fernandina Florida with regiments Third New York First Rhode Island Fourth Missouri Ninth Massachusetts and First New York volunteers slated to accompany. Supplies are ready at Dunn Loring and officers urge readiness as news of the Bunker Hill celebration spreads through the camps.
Elisha H. Shaw of Chelmsford announces plans to run for Middlesex sheriff, challenging long-time incumbent Henry G. Cushing and Capt. Melville C. Parkhurst. Shaw, a Republican and current Governor's counselor, has served in the House, Senate, and various town offices, with deep Masonic ties and a long career in public service. Concerns over street paving budgets and track changes for Lowell and Suburban company projects also surface, with officials citing cost limits and pending allocations.
Tea importers in Chicago lost $40,000 in an exciting race against time and war taxes as a score of cars loaded with tea crossed the border into Canada just before midnight, unable to reach the United States.
San Francisco June 17 It is now regarded as certain that all the 11000 soldiers at Camp Merritt with 1500 artillery at the Presidio will go to Manila. Every command is now full Gen Merritt says he will go with the third expedition himself on the City of Para.
Kingston Jamaica June 16 6 p m The captain and officers of the auxiliary cruiser Yosemite formerly El Rio feel foolish and vexed after passing a laden steamer near Porto Rico They later learned the steamer was the Purisima Concepton with about 100000 in gold aboard The Purisima Concepcion was en route to Cienfuegos and Havana and Prairie earlier tracked it with uncertain success
San Francisco June 17 Orders are issued to have the city of Para ready to sail with the third Manila expedition on June 25. It may not sail, however, before July first.
Gen Miles and his aides arrived in Washington for a long consult with Secretary Alger at the War Department this morning. The encounter signals high level concerns between military leadership and civilian defense authorities.
The Boston Woven Hose and Rubber company disclosed its assignment last night through a statement from the assignees. Once makers of mechanical rubber goods, the firm has lately dabbled in pneumatic tires and faced discredit tied to bicycles and related ventures.
A Griffin special reports soldiers at Camp Northern in Atlanta on June 17 acted as highwaymen. They stopped hacks bound for the camp and, at pistol point, forced drivers to surrender money. A considerable sum was taken.
The Water Board seeks city council permission to sell an old unoccupied dwelling on land acquired to protect the conduit in Pawtucketville. formerly the Bodwell estate, the board intends to clear the land and may tear the building down. The city solicitor ruled real estate sale requires council approval. sale would proceed via the purchasing agent.
In Lowell Massachusetts on June 15 1898 executors Bennett and Scribner acknowledge receipt of 3014 dollars on policy 93267 held by the late Jeremiah Clark. They praise the prompt payment ten days after proving the claim and thank Daniel R Wallace agent of Mutual Life Insurance Co New York.
Police court records show eight simple drunks and one common drunk. Annie J. Winn and Geo A Russell were released. James Danahy appealed after sentencing to the Massachusetts reformatory and was held in 200 for the superior court. Frank P Donahoe continued to June 21 in 200. John Hurley received six months at Bridgewater state farm. Thomas F Mulligan fined five dollars. Thomas Lamb held in 200 for further hearing. Edward Donahoe jailed six months for larceny.
Transports bearing American troops destined to reinforce Admiral Sampson were not yet in port. They are anticipated to arrive on Friday near Santiago. The landing area remains undecided but is likely to be west of Santiago.
Hood Farm Jersey Cream promises pure wholesome richness for coffee tea and desserts. It claims to improve all dairy uses from pies to ice creams and calls Lowell its fresh morning source from the best Jersey herd. Sold by top grocers and market men in Lowell with halt pints at 15 cents and pints at 30 cents.
The German steamer captain reported to Gibraltar on Thursday night that he sighted the Cadiz fleet off Ceuta, as the Gibraltar report noted. The encounter occurred near the North African coast with the Spanish fleet heading northward.
Local report lists 38 adults 12 children and 6 lodging cases with 3 diphtheria cases this month including one malignant. Fundraising calls generated 40 donations from Mrs E L White Mrs C H Allen Mrs S P Hadley the Grace Universalist church missionary society Mrs H M Carroll Mrs Guy Morey and the little children of High Street Sunday school.
Knights of Sherwood Forest military branch of the Foresters, from the Talbot conclave led by James W. Finnegan with 40 Knights, traveled aboard the 9.40 train to Boston to participate in the Chestown parade with all eastern conclaves entered.
The soldiers fete at Gen Adelbert Ames home in Andover street will charge admission to both the committee and the public to raise a larger sum for the object. Cercle Albani appoints Miss Rose Caisse Miss Ellen Pinault and Miss Emma Lanoue to lead the war tableaux and present a realistic battle scene.
The Sisters of Charity tend wounded and dying after the clash as the Rossini choir is invited to provide appropriate singing. Cercle Albani counts Miss Marie Louise Charette among its members, sister of George Charette. High school regiment details approved for guard duty on the ground at night.
Fred D. Woodbury of Company C Sixth regiment is home on a seven day furlough. He is the sole Low ell company member on leave unless illness in his family prevents it. The Sixth may depart for Fernandina within five days with Woodbury possibly going directly there. He notes the regiment is well and eager for departure, but criticizes recent Camp Dewey rations.
Residents around Davis square prepare for a flag raising at 6 o'clock on Saturday evening Borjes band will provide music with speeches by Mayor J W Bennett Rev Alexander Blackburn Cambridge Rep J P Ram say John C Wilson J Nelson Lewis Auburn Mich John C Burke John H Morrison and Rep W H I Hayes expected to speak.
The city has paid 78300 toward the year debt and 2543.41 for the Lowell and Tyngsboro highway. Outdoor relief costs reach 27497.50 through June 1. The street department spent 58686.10 and holds 72027.88 credits. Despite heavy rains, 2054.27 was paid for watering streets.
A mix of short items notes Harry Gardner joining North Packing in Boston, several New York personalities including Imperial-H. D. and J. W. C. Pickering and others, and Alderman and Mrs. E. B. Peirce remaining abroad past July. Rev. C. M. Hall visits, Frank Donovan sails for Cuba with Co. C, 7th U. S. Infantry, and civic remarks on the Vesuvius dynamite cruiser heroism. An engagement is announced for W. J. G. Myers and Flora May Moulton of Stockton Springs. Myers, now Boston AP night editor, has past ties to The Citizen and The Sun.
John Francis McQuade died Tuesday night at his parents Hugh B. and Mary A. McQuade's home. He was 15 months old. Patrick Carolin died yesterday at his home on 49 Church Street. Born in Ireland, he spent many years in Lowell. He is survived by a wife and seven children.
In this city on June 15, John Francis McQuade, aged 15 months, is reported. Patrick Carolin is noted as deceased in this city on June 16.
A Lewiston man discovered a loaded revolver beneath a setting hen in his stable when he checked the nest one day recently. The extraordinary surprise underscores the need for careful inspection of rural outbuildings.
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