Oldest Lowell daily paper Courier origins and delivery terms
The Lowell Daly Courier, established 1826, markets itself as the oldest daily in Middlesex County. It notes publication daily except fundage and holidays, with delivery by carrier throughout Lowell at 12 cents a week and 50 cents a month from the Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street.
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Middlesex County
Inist
Courier-Citizen
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Courier-Citizen Company
Trains Between Lowell and Boston Refined Services
Boston and Maine railroad announces revised schedule for trains running between Lowell and Boston. Service adjustments affect departure times and frequency, with limited express options and updated stopping pattern through main stations.
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Lowell
Boston
Marines and war talk from the 1898 Lowell Courier
The June 18 1898 issue endorses marine bravery and urges decisive action in the Cuban conflict. It notes American and allied sentiments, questions Boston's clothing depot needs, discusses Cervera and Sampson, and comments on William Jennings Bryan’s army role and imperialism debate.
Bryan’s Indiscretion Reflects Public Questions And Soldier’s Restraint
The passage notes Mr Bryan’s political views shaped by his career, yet argues his military service is not long enough to justify speaking out. It contends a soldier should act rather than comment, framing the indiscretion as a lesson in restraint.
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Bryan
United States must control Philippines not allow outside meddling
The piece argues Germany may seek to influence Manila to undermine American victory in the Philippines. It asserts firm U.S. resolve to end Spanish rule in the Philippines and Cuba, warns against foreign interference, and contemplates how to govern insular territories without broad territorial rights or statehood, stressing Congress must act wisely.
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Spain
United States
Cuba
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Philippine
Kaiser
Maine
Philippines
West Indies
Congress
Personal Matters Surrounding Bessemer Estate And Pixley House
The late Sir Henry Bessemer left a net personal estate of £58,217 with gross £92,538, suggesting gifts during his lifetime valued two to three times his bequest. Mrs. Amelia Pixley in her will dictates the destruction of her residence, the home of the Argonaut founder and editor, and states she wished no one to live there.
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Sir Henry Bessemer
Amelia Pixley
San Francisco
Lawn Party at Dewey Fountain Draws 300 Guests
North Tewksbury hosts a large lawn party at the Trull residence organized by the Ladies Aid of the First Baptist church. Attendees came from Tewksbury Centre and South Andover, with a Lowell orchestra providing music. Visitors enjoyed candy, ice cream, strawberry shortcake, lemonade, and abundant decorations.
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George W. Trull
North Tewksbury
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Baptist Church
Lowell
Tewksbury
South Andover
Grace Fiteggerald
Frank Perkins
Frank Fitzgerald
Nathan Perkins
George Harding
Charles
War in the Field Turns on Symbolic Bride’s Dress
A Civil War era vignette from the Buffalo Enquirer recounts a battlefield standoff ended by a bride’s wedding dress piece waved as a makeshift flag. The exchange notes no white flag existed and a trousseau token served to signal surrender.
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Trousseau
Buffalo Enquirer
Daughters of the American Revolution push ship aid drive
The D A R plans a city and surrounding towns campaign to fund and outfit a state hospital ship with essential medical supplies. They seek broad church and social support with a three week deadline, and a committee will coordinate public cooperation amid lively talk of parliamentary practice and leadership.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Lowell
Life on the Resolute Near Capture and Reef Swerve
Frank H. Conant chief engineer of the U S S Resolute recounts letters home detailing the ship’s perilous near-miss with a coral reef and the risk of Spanish capture. He notes dark lighthouses, increased lookouts, and a sudden order to alter course after a lookout cried breakers ahead.
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Frank H. Conant
U. S. S. Resolute
U. &. S&s. Resolute
Key West
Memorial Service Recalls Late Members Of I O F And Loyal Orders
The Lowell lodge I C O F held a memorial service at Odd Fellows temple honoring members who died in the last two years. Readings listed six deceased including Buckman and Tal lant, with eulogy by F. F E Saunders and songs. Other lodges held elections and programs, including Loyal Merrimack Valley lodge officers and Court Gen Butler F of A entertainment. Draft approved for soldiers relief fund. meeting schedule adjustments discussed.
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W. S. Gilbert
Palace of Truth
Gen
Hen
C. D. Palmer
Thomas Nesmith
Opera House
Lowell Lodge
Odd Fellows Temple
Walter Mason
George F. Taylor
Noble
F. FE. Saunders
Harry Richardson
H. M. Gumb
W. W. Tuttle
Frank Page
Loyal Merrimack Valley Lodge
Manchester Unity Hall
Walter Killerby
Henry Ingham
William G. Rooler
Merritt Johnson
Edwin Leith
J. Walker
Robert Houston
Charles Cullom
Institution of Court
Butler
F. of A
John. H. Carroll
John Cregg
M. H. McCabe
D. J. Cooney
Woodward
Danville
Desmarais
Colman Clark
Edward J. McGann
Martin J. Crowe
Court Middlesex
Crowe
John J. Conion
M. H. McCue
J. H. Carroll
M. J. Crowe
Frank O'Neil
Thomas McGinn
Thomas Hanley
J. J. Dolan
James O'Gara
Frank Moran
Ladd and Whitney Circle
General Fund
Soldiers’ Relief Fund
Cartridge Explosion Injures U S Cartridge Worker
Thomas H. Farrell, an employee at a United States Cartridge plant, was injured at work when a 45 caliber cartridge exploded near a circular feeding machine. He suffered lacerations to both hands but surgeons at St. John’s Hospital report the injuries are not serious. Farrell, who lives with his mother at 12 Andrews Street, was treated after being taken to the hospital.
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Thomas H. Farrell
United States Cartridge Company
St. John’s Hospital
Farrell
Mr. Farrell
Andrews Street
Boot and Shoe Workers Hold Open Meeting in St Joseph’s Hall
The Boot and Shoe Workers union met at St Joseph’s hall on Dutton street with speakers Agent J. E. Donovan of Haverhill General President Tobin and General Secretary Eaton of Boston and Joseph Convery of Lowell representing the Theatrical Mechanics’ alliance of Lowell. Three new members were admitted and two applications were received.
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Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
St. Joseph's Hall
Dutton Street
J. E. Donovan
Haverhill
Tobin
Eaton
Boston
Joseph Convery
Lowell
Theatrical Mechanics’ Alliance of
Jars Arrive In Large Shipment At Pollard Co
One car load of fruit jars received yesterday. Stocked five times previous purchases in pints quarts and two quarts of Improved Mason and Lightning jars. Prices at lowest figures. A G Pollard & Co sells kitchenware.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
Not Every Man Has a Cough Carter Cough Balsam Ad
An advertising notice touts Carter's Cough Balsam as effective for coughs. It promotes a twenty five cent size and a sixty cent large size, placed by Carter & Sherburne, a low priced drug store at Merrimack and Bridge streets.
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Carter
Carter & Sherburne
Merrimack
Bridge Streets
Walter L. Main Grandest Show at Ellingwood’s
The Walter L. Main Grandest and best shows are set for Wednesday, June 22. Reserved seats go on sale the morning of the exhibition at Ellingwood's Pharmacy in Merrimack Square.
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Walter L. Main
Ellingwood's
Merrimack Square
For Sale Boarding and Lodging House Prices Named
For sale a boarding and lodging house of 17 rooms with new furniture all rooms full one of the best in the city central location price 850 also a 13 room house fine location modern improvements price 875 contact T H Elliott 64 Central St.
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T. H. Elliott
Central St
Officers Elected for Manchester Unity Lodges
All lodges of the Manchester Unity No. of Free Bodies are arranging for an officers election and related ceremonies. Delegates from each lodge will convene to appoint and install new officers, with details forthcoming in next notices.
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Nantasket Beach
Loyal Excelsior Lodge
Noble Grand
Fred Howard
Geo. Clegg
Nelson E. Huntley
Thomas Robinson
Hartley Pickles
Frank Robinson
James F. Robinson
Robert J. Houston
Nelson
Huntley
John Laycock
Lady Washington
Charlotte Whitely
Hannah Ireland
Chilton L. Rollins
Marion Prior
National Council
Clinton L. Rollins
Clara Boothby
Lawrence
Haverhill
L’association Catholique
Thomas J. Goyette
Charles Bonin
Henri Daigle
Eugene Cote
William Lajoie
J. Walter Alexander
J. E. Lambert
Prosper Cossette
Henry Barry
C. Leblanc
H. Achin
J. Roux
Wilfred Barrette
Pierre Brunelle
Club Social
Pawtucketville
George Charette
Alfred Daigle
Napoleon Grandchamp
Napoleon Milot
Emile Gelinas
J. A. McKercher
Arthur Vincent
The
Manchester Unity
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New this season checks on sale for suits
Small neat checks in popular colors. Nicely made and closed out at part of their cost. Regularly twelve dollars, now eight dollars a suit.
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Bedford
Lowell Daily Courier
Lew Wallace
Lew
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
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Cervera
Santiago
Sampson
Bantiago
Sam
Williem Jennings Bryan
Omaha Exposition
United States Army
Beware
the Kaiser
DEWEY
North Tewksbury Lawn Party
Raine
Royal Baking Powder CO
Westford
John D. Long
Rey
E. A. Horton
Chas
Hamlin
Allan Cameron
Cahill
Chelsea Hospital
Bernier
Havana
Col. Huntington
Tampa
Lowell Man
Purple Star Lodge of Orangemen
Bay State Hall
Robert Shaw
Alvin Swett
Boot and Shoe Workers
Louis Alexander
Central Street
Naehua
N. H
Malo &I
Dows
Miner, Beal & Co
New England
Putnam & Son
H.C. Church & Son
Insurance Agency
NEW York Cloak and Suit CO
John Street
P. F. Devine’s
Merrimack ST
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Pric
Middlesex St
J. B. Goodwin
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