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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1898
Page
1
The excerpt extols farmers as central to national resilience while praising Roosevelt's Rough Riders as adept for the Santiago landscape. It claims Dewey and Sampson will consistently prevail, notes muggy afternoons suit beer saloons, and envisions Sampson turning bottled Cervera into popular beer.
A collection of miscellaneous facts comparing barge and farriage horses longevity, weekly railway costs, and various scientific and historical notes. It notes an 1872 act abolishing Hogging in the navy, counts of European towns, and figures for speeds, tin mines, pawnshop profits, coal analysis, and comet temperatures.
Capt Allyn K Capron joined the Rough Riders after a long regular army career rising from private to lieutenant in the Fourth Cavalry and Seventh Cavalry. Hamilton Fish Jr a famed New York figure and athlete, enlisted with Roosevelt’s Rough Riders in San Antonio and became a second lieutenant in May 1898. Both were among the casualties of the June 25 fighting at Santiago New York.
A breakfast table remark by a perceptive boarder notes this is commencement season while another boarder jokes the sun is granting degrees to the thermometer, capturing a light moment in Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph style.
Washington June 25 Gen Shafter reports to the War Department that Wheeler places American losses at 10 killed and 40 wounded after a siege on a strong entrenched Spaniard position on a high hill. Firing lasted about 90 minutes and the enemy retreated, our troops occupying the position a mile and a half from Seville. The rest notes unrest over Herr Hegelmeyer’s Reichstag election as troops were mobilized and rioters injured.
Madrid June 25 official Blanco report says 300 Americans attacked Spaniards near Sevilla with three Spaniards killed. Americans then attacked Gen Rubens's camp but were repulsed as Spaniards pursued and captured ammunition and clothes. American fleet bombarded Casilia.
Washington reports officials still believe Cuba remains linked to the outside world by a single cable running Jamaica to Santiago laid twenty years ago. The underwater line is hard to locate and raise due to heavy marine growth. officials are attempting to locate and recover it.
In Paris on June 25 M Peytral quits assembling a cabinet after friends urged a radical socialist portfolio, causing Dupuy Leygues and Delambre to decline entry and Peytral to abandon the ministry formation effort.
The nominating committee at the Women’s convention in Denver has selected Mrs. Rebecca B. Blow of Georgia for president and Mrs. Sarah S. Platt of Denver for vice president.
The British first class battleship Illustrious, 14,000 tons, sailed from London for Lisbon this morning with orders to protect British interests amid potential war developments.
Peoria Illinois June 25 the Great Western distillery the second largest in the world was struck by lightning this morning and destroyed with a loss of 300000 dollars.
London on Sunday June 25 Ambassador Hay visited the foreign office, then travelled to Cliveden to spend the day with William Waldorf Astor, continuing a sequence of calls during a busy itinerary.
Berlin dispatch reports a mob gathered in Heilbronn on June 26 to demonstrate against an election result. Police faced harassment as demonstrators chanted and blocked streets, reflecting mounting discontent with local political leadership.
John Holleran and Stephen Holleran ages 11 and 8 sons of John Holleran of 28 Franklin Court drowned this forenoon while swimming in the Western canal just above the plush mill. Undertaker Molloy notified. A search is under way. One body briefly surfaced with a grappling iron but was lost. No recoveries at press time as water will be drawn off tonight.
Lowell Massachusetts mayor Bennett issues directive dated June 23 1898 citing Chapter 510 acts of 1898 prohibiting any department from using ink other than that furnished by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Violations carry a fine up to fifty dollars.
Four dog owners faced Judge Hadley this morning and each paid a $15 fine for failing to obtain licenses. Supt Davis notes this is the fifth such case in two days with hundreds more expected if licenses go unpaid. D F O Keefe received five months in the work house for drunkenness, William M Bagley eight months, Daniel McCleary 20 days then held on $200 for the superior court after an appeal and later six months for escaping from the city farm, Roach fined $3 for stealing mortar and laths.
Broker Martin notes half yearly dividend payments due in July are slow to adjust. Merrimack announces 3 percent dividend, first declared in January since 1876. Lowell Bleachery also passes for first time since 1891. Chicopee shocks by paying 3 percent after two passes, stock trading around 50.
John Butts about 35, an actor at Lakeview, became crazed with drink and tried to smash his brains with a pitcher in a cottage near Long Pond this morning. He was taken by ambulance to the city farm, twelve stitches placed in his scalp, and he is expected to recover.
In Lawton a probate court hearing on admitting Mary Roach's will continued this morning with witnesses Michael J. Welch and Mrs. James Dacey examined about the deceased's mental condition. The session resumes this afternoon.
A wave of enlistment transfers for the Thirteenth Lowell Fifth complete 20 candidates examined at Wak ing. Names include George Delorme and James McCann among many from Co. C and G. Provisional militia units see officers assigned to brigades with captains Beals Howard Paine Borofsky Marshall Pitman Bancroft and Little. Wakefield, Boston, and Camp Dewey figures cited with marching to Washington and examines continuing.
The general change of time on the Boston and Maine railroad takes effect June 27 with many schedule adjustments. Services to Marblehead Gloucester York Harbor and Beach routes shift to hourly between Portsmouth and harbor. Sunday trains reorganized. mountain trains depart at 9 40 am and 1 30 pm from Boston. through trains shortened on the eastern division. Portland Bar Harbor sleepers and summer trains added on western and southern divisions. Sunday schedules reorganized with new express times and through connections to Exeter and Lawrence Newburyport. Central Massachusetts adds trains between Boston and Hudson.
Hon James D Gill Massachusetts collector appoints Traders National Bank and Merchants National Bank as agents to sell the new revenue stamps. Cashier Hills in Boston arranging supply. Schedule A documentary stamps cover cents and dollars. Schedule B proprietary stamps include fractional percentages and several cent values. Stamps available once announced in Traders National Bank newspaper ad space.
Steinert's Emporium at 130 Merrimack Street presents Ruy Hardman and Gabler pianos for sale. Local shop highlights these brands in a concise catalog feature.
From Dunn-Loring Virginia, June 24, the Ninth Massachusetts momentum to Santiago intensifies as Col Bogan orders move and the unit departs in three sections aboard Chesapeake and Ohio trains. The Forty-fourth Michigan aids, with 2060 troops en route to Newport News, while Harvard ships carry subsistence and troops toward Shafter.
Michael Howard of Lowell praises George Charette a Merrimac hero now in a Spanish prison. He recalls Charette as an expert torpedo man and predicts Charette will leave a lasting Lowell mark. Howard notes Charette’s early Navy career and family ties to U S S San Francisco as context for the story.
Sergt Victor J Hosmer of Company C Sixth Regiment writes from Camp Alger dated June 22 1898. He reports a good dinner of pea soup steak potatoes bread and coffee and notes the meals are now plentiful and improving.
Thompson Hardware Co offers a special bicycle for 33 dollars made by Pope Manufacturing Co. The unmatchable bargain highlights the Pope constructed model as a standout value. The item underscores a notable price point from a hardware retailer featuring a recognized manufacturer.
Miss Nellie Flynn and Miss Nellie Sheeley reported to the police last night that their bicycles were taken while they entered O'Donnell and Bride's on Merrimack Street. Flynn rode a Fitchburg wheel, Sheeley a Bostonian numbered 116280.
Funeral services for Mrs Susan F Bailey were held Friday afternoon at 4 30 at the home of her sister Mrs John Pierce 417 Hildreth street Rev Mr Baker of Dracut officiated and the bearers were relatives Burial was in the Lowell cemetery J B Currier in charge Orrin Webster victim of the shooting accident at Chelmsford also had a funeral Thursday afternoon from the home of his uncle in Arlington street Rev Mr Bartlett of Chelmsford officiating large attendance Burial was in the Edson cemetery under direction of J W Brooks with bearers Lorenzo Ayer William A Ayer Walter Hooey and Willis Santa mour
Mrs Mary A Parker aged 75 years one month and 21 days died suddenly of heart failure last night at her home 146 Hampshire street. She leaves two sons Charles S Chaplin and Trum Parker both of Lowell, two sisters and one brother.
A dozen men took the civil service examination for the position of foreman of laborers this morning. A special common council meeting is planned for Tuesday night, potentially resolving the Huntington hall controversy as aldermen convene in regular session. The city auditor notified Chairman Wheeler that the appropriation is nearly exhausted, enough only to cover bills through month’s end.
In New York reports, Charles B Kitchen of this city is awarded an original pension. The note mentions Fred E H Ela cashier of Appleton National Bank Lowell Mass and O Saunders agent Middlesex Woolen Mills Lowell, who arrived on M M T Co steamer Howard from Boston and were hosted by John Hill. They will tour other southern cities before returning home.
Henry D Pickering died at age four at his parents home 34 Hastings street in this city on June 24. He was the son of Samuel and Sophia Pickering.
A church gathering announced for next Monday at Willow Dale with admission 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Proceeds support church activities.
Cook Taylor and Co on Central street advertises today new thin hosiery and underwear for all ages. Items priced at 3 5 and 10 cents with a three for 25 cent option plus 12 1/2 cents and other figures, also men’s under wear and hosiery available.
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