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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1898
Page
1
Baltimore News recounts a Victorian era scene with a listener praising a hero, referencing Hobson and a daring escape from seething danger aboard the Merrimac. The verse echoes admiration, immortality, and a government takeover in Baltimore.
General Augusti has resigned as expected. Bob Cook proclaims Harvard's crew this year the finest ever sent out, adding to Yale's victory. The July 1 scent stamp question for perfumery bottles arises with the revenue law. Camara's fleet weighs anchor. its weight is Cadiz‑bound. Uncle Sam’s bonds may sell below value, not a bargain counter sale. Interest in college boat races wanes amid other troubles. Croker loses money on English horses as pantata and ward men circle New York again.
The item notes: fashionable performers parade in west London streets, Queen Victoria’s bed taste, Cimiez bedding with two mattresses, a 114 year old postmaster in Scarra County Down who also runs a store, and Berlin libraries totaling over two million volumes across public and official libraries, with major counts for royal and university collections and other bureaus.
In Madrid a widespread response greets a Catalan peace manifesto issued by Barc elona authorities amid a long conference between Britain's ambassador and Spain's war minister. The note advocates ending hostilities with the United States as war plans for Puerto Rico proceed and new revenue stamps are outlined for internal uses.
A Havana dispatch reports serious dissensions among rebel leaders with some urging neutrality while others prepare to fight the United States fearing annexation and tyranny. Alleged documents from Maximo Gomez circulated to the Cuban Junta protest US intervention.
Gen. Merritt issued orders designating the forces to form the third Philippine expedition under Gen. King. The force includes two battalions of Idaho volunteers, the Thirteenth Minnesota regiment, two battalions of Dakota volunteers, the Seventh California, Wyoming volunteers, and two batteries of regular artillery. They will depart by the end of next week.
Work on the battleship Wisconsin in San Francisco is almost at a standstill due to the non arrival of steel armor plates which were due six months ago. The project has halted until the plates arrive.
A Havana dispatch to the Times notes a growing reluctance among insurgents toward American intervention, reflecting widespread mistrust of U S involvement as of June 18. The report suggests a shift in attitude among Spanish forces toward potential changes in strategy.
Paris June 18 After consulting Peytral Sarris and Dupry M Ribot told President Faure he could not form a cabinet to replace the Melin ministry, leaving the government in a strange political state.
Supt True of the lands and buildings department sketches a two story building to replace the fire destroyed stable. The 194 by 35 foot double wing will house a blacksmith shop carpenter shop wagon shed and a stable on the first floor with storage above. Estimated cost is 4000 and council to be asked for an appropriation. Hogs and wagons now sit exposed within the walls.
Washington commandery U O G C holds a public memorial service for members who died in the past year at Union hall Middle street tomorrow at 3. The public is invited. A separate note states that foreigners in France have declined by 74 000 in 25 years to 1 027 000.
Washington June 18 heroic efforts to answer the flood of questions coming to the treasury department regarding stamps and currency preparation continue. Officials say the department is accelerating plans to issue new stamps and clarify procedures for postwar fiscal operations amid widespread public inquiry.
At Camp Alger Falls Church Virginia on June 18 the Sixth and Ninth Massachusetts regiments marked Bunker Hill Day with a day of sports and entertainment arranged by Congressman Fitzgerald and Boston supporters. The event featured a baseball game won 5 to 4 by the Sixth, prize distributions, dinners, and a fireworks display later in the evening.
Firefighters responded to a blaze at Robertson & Co.s furniture warerooms on Prescott Street. Originating on the fourth floor, the fire damaged stock but was contained within an hour. Loss about 5000 dollars, insured with H. C. Church & Son. Sparks may have started fire from an electric light box. police control aided by rapid alarm.
At 10 this forenoon in the Lowell police court Samuel P Hadley and James F. Savage administered the oath to Frederic A Fisher as special justice of the police court. He pledged fidelity to Massachusetts and the U S Constitution and to faithfully discharge duties. Governor Wolcott and Secretary Olin signed his commission. Judge Hadley introduced him to the bar and Dunbar presented a bouquet of roses.
Five Lowell Ambulance Corps volunteers depart for Boston to Washington to join the United States Army Hospital Corps for a three year term with possible war end withdrawal. Names include Horace J Sloane Harry B Bates Herbert W Lance Elgin S Bill and William F Higgins. They travel in canvas uniforms and anticipate orders in Washington.
W. P. Brazer & Co. unveils a new idea in seamless stockings in a fancy striped line made under the Shaw Stocking Co. brand. The product promises inspection and interest from shoppers and retailers alike.
In a police court this forenoon Judge Hadley released the first two drunks, Clifford Barry and Mary Ann Keen, with fines of five dollars each. Catherine F. Cline was sent to the workhouse for five months. Frank Meehan withdrew his appeal and served five days in jail. Edward Sheehan and John McDougal were found guilty of larceny from Paul Kirkenian’s barber shop and ordered to the grand jury.
Daniel Gage and his ice men raised funds to buy a large American flag to fly over the ice houses. The flag was hoisted yesterday without public ceremonies.
A committee raised the flag early while many men were away on routes, leaving onlookers disappointed that speeches and cheering were not provided as planned.
A committee for the soldiers fete at Gen Adelbert Ames residence reports promise of large flags for decorations. A loan of private flags was requested. A railroad company will provide headlights for the event. The piazza will host ice cream sales by women, with grounds set for the gipsy encampment, flower and candy booths.
The body of Willie Hustis, drowned Wednesday afternoon in the Western canal near Davis and Sargent's mill, was found this forenoon at the Hamilton corporation wheel-house and taken to C. H. Molloy undertakers. The child’s parents, buyers from Wilton New Hampshire, Brooks Maine, are in the city. funeral set for tomorrow afternoon from the warerooms.
Recently in New York arlboro C A Clough and wife St Cloud J D Williams Winnifred M Flagg formerly a soprano soloist now chorus singer returned from New York after five weeks engagement. At Boston Dental College graduating exercises in Berkeley Temple John T Donahue Jr and John J Walsh of this city received the degree of Doctor of Dental and Surgery.
George Merrill, 60s, residing on Kimball avenue, fell during an epileptic episode on Middlesex street at 6 30 p m Friday. He sustained a gash to the chin and was taken to St John’s hospital.
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