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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1898
Page
4
The Lowell Courier announces itself as the oldest daily in Middlesex County, dated back to 1826 with a 1845 daily claim. It lists delivery by carrier across Lowell at 12 cents per week or 50 cents per month, published from the Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street.
The Courier asserts unrivaled influence in Lowell with the largest circulation. Each day its circulation books expand as readers flock to the paper for timely news and steady updates.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes that the will of the American people varies by newspaper. It discusses Supreme Court attire, Republican candidate Lewis G. Holt of Lawrence challenging Knox, police urging twelve ounce glasses for liquor, Camara’s fleet maneuvers, and Senator White’s anti imperialism stance amid Manila operations and the Cuban blockade.
The piece notes food reaching Havana, a blockade approach, and a besieging army before the island capital. It argues reconcentrados can be fed while Spain’s forces dwindle, while Mexico and Central and South American republics oppose US policy. Sentiment abroad appears hostile to US course, shaping the outcome of our victories.
The Senate Finance Committee refused to extend the effective date of the war revenue act from July 1 to July 15. Secretary Gage and Commissioner Scott argued stamps would not be ready by July 1, creating a nationwide bottleneck that would paralyze business and harm the economy. The article praises Gage’s fairness and urges Congress to make the law practical to avoid vast disruption.
A home wedding occurred at 6 pm at the bride's parents residence 12 Washington street. Jelsie May Kendall married Thomas H. Sanders in a ceremony performed by Rev. A. Ford of the First Baptist church. The bride wore white silk chiffon with pearl trim and carried roses. Miss Mary Alvah Kendall served as flower girl.
The ceremony took place under an arch of laurel and flags in the presence of the immediate relatives. The couple received many beautiful and costly presents. A wedding lunch followed served by Mrs. O. Greenwood and Mrs. Alonzo Smith. Ushers were John A. Willmot and Harry J. W. Howe. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Sanders departed on the 8.10 train for St. Albans Vermont.
A quiet home wedding occurred last evening at 8 o'clock between Mr. Harry L. Bailey, manager at Arthur J. Cummiskey's, and Miss Lilla B. Halstead. The ceremony took place at the bride's house at 76 Fremont street with only relatives present and Rev. C. L. Merriam officiating. The home was decorated with starry blossoms and the couple received many gifts before departing for a wedding trip. They will reside at 76 Fremont street after September 1.
Mr Ralph Waldo Emerson and Miss Mabel Florence Fenderson wed at the bride’s parents home on Gates street last night at 6 30 Rev Charles Davis of Lynn officiated Miss Gertrude Palmer Fall River acted as bridesmaid and Mr Charles Fletcher Boston was best man The couple will reside on North Street Chelmsford Centre and will be at home after September 1 A reception with about 200 guests followed the ceremony and gifts were described as costly and useful
Miss Margaret Morrison wed Mr. Henry W. Long yesterday in a ceremony conducted by Rev. J. M. Craig at 130 Jewett Street. Attendants included Christina MacKinnon and Malcolm Morrison. couple to reside at 130 Jewett after August first following a brief Washington D. C. trip.
Last evening John A. McConnell and Hattie L. DeLong wed in their future home at No. 46 Hildreth street. Rev. W. H. Meredith officiated with bridesmaids Lillie DeLong and Nellie Feindel and groomsman Thomas Whyte. Ushers Wellington C Hayes John H Cogger and Harry A Jordan assisted. Guests included Samuel J. McConnell Charles Nichols and Elizabeth Meredith. A large oak sideboard, gift from Lowell Cooperative Milk association represented by Mr and Mrs Holmes, topped a night of warm good wishes and numerous presents.
Wednesday afternoon at the parochial residence of Immaculate Conceptiam church, Mr. Thomas B. Judge wed Miss Margaret Winn in a ceremony conducted by Rev. William D. Joyce. Miss Annie Winn served as bridesmaid and Mr. Michael Brennan as best man. The couple will reside at 19 Bowers Street after September 1.
Mr William Morris and Miss Mary Cass were married Wednesday afternoon by Rev Fy Joyce at the Immaculate Conception church parish residence. Miss Annie Cass served as bridesmaid and Mr Timothy Cadigan as best man. An informal reception followed at the bride’s Pleasant street home with an orchestra and guests providing piano and vocal music.
Mr Frederick W Bell son of William and Mrs Bell and Miss Minnie A Chapman daughter of Alfred Chapman of Tewksbury were married Wednesday evening at the bride’s home. Rev Smith T Ford officiated with Nellie Chapman as bridesmaid, Alice Hardman maid of honor, and Herbert Bell brother of the groom as best man. Refreshments followed and guests included out of town visitors.
Mr Patrick F Walsh and Miss Mary Murray were married Wednesday afternoon by Rev William O'Brien at St Michael's parochial residence. A reception at the bride's home, No 41 Hampshire Street, followed. After a wedding trip the couple will reside at 48 Bridge Street, July 15.
Mr Nels Martin Anderson of Tewks bury and Miss Hannah Pihl daughter of Mr Frederick Pihl of Sweden were married Wednesday evening at the home of the bride s uncle Mr John Munson 97 Forrest street Rev Mr Eckman pastor of the Swedish M E church officiated in a quiet ceremony.
The ceremony was officiated at a church with four bridesmaids Anna Pihl Ingrid Monson Ingrid Pihl and Hanna Olson. The best man was Theodore Hanson and Ida Pihl served as maid of honor. Ushers were Ernest Martin and Otto Pihl. An informal Swedish wedding feast followed as Mr and Mrs Anderson plan to reside in Tewksbury.
A Wednesday evening ceremony united Arthur W. Grant and Grace T. Mason with Rev. H. Lockhart officiating. Relatives attended as guests. Florence Blood served as bridesmaid and Walter Chase as best man. The couple will reside at 676 South Wilder Street with many gifts on display.
Miss Nellie G Sullivan daughter of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Sullivan of Hastings street married Mr Thomas Barry of Haverhill Wednesday at 2 pm The ceremony was performed by Rev Jr Mullen at St Peter's parochial residence An informal reception followed at the bridegrooms home The couple will reside in Haverhill.
At the parochial residence on Monday afternoon, John Riley and Susan Ralls were married by Rev. Fr. McHugh. A reception followed at the bride's home located at 22 Lagrange Street.
On a Wednesday afternoon at the St Joseph parochial residence, Mr. E L Shattuck and Miss Albina Brault were married by Rev Fr Gagnon OM I. Miss Marilda Brault served as bridesmaid and Mr Ezra Phaneuf as best man.
A Lowell letter from June 23 1898 boldly defends Mayor Bennett against temperance Republicans and accuses the Mail of political spite. The writer blasts hotel Sunday sales talk as a campaign trick and asserts Bennett’s backbone against liquor dealers. The piece predicts continued support for Bennett in the next election.
Forty applicants for admission to the state normal school attended the morning examination. About two thirds were Lowell young women, with the remainder from nearby towns including Lawrence North Andover Billerica Chelmsford Methuen and others. Examinations continue this afternoon and tomorrow.
A father explains the origin of talking machines to his son with a playful, ribbed remark about the first ore. The snippet hints at a humorous or anecdotal life moment rather than a full story.
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