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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1898
Page
4
The Lowell Daily Courier notes Sagasta says Camara heads to the Philippines with vessels seen in the Mediterranean. Questions loom about the fleet at Cadiz and cable cuts. It critiques Spanish Cortes politics and mocks U S postage stamp plans, arguing they hurt business more than help government.
The piece argues it matters little if war news is authentic and urges keeping Spaniards busy at home by sending a squadron to Spain. It contends bombardment could force Spain to realize the futility of their cause and hasten peace, while warning that new Cuban action means hard fighting and casualties as Roosevelt’s cavalry saw yesterday.
Editorial reflects on the push toward Santiago, reinforcement logistics to Dewey, and Spain’s potential moves in the war. It notes no confirmation of Spanish willingness to end hostilities, explores the explosive Spain claims, and cites quotations from multiple papers on navy strength, Hobson’s case, and the first land fighting near Guantanamo Bay. The piece mentions Gloucester and Stoneham as the towns of two early war casualties.
Dr Fillmore Bennett author of The Sweet By and By dies at Richmond Illinois. Born 1836 in Erie County New York he worked in schools in Michigan Wisconsin and Chicago after the Civil War he practiced medicine and later served as medical director for Keeley institutes in the West Bennett enjoyed collaborations with J P Webster and contributed hymns to The Sig net Ring He described the hymn's creation in vivid detail recalling Webster's mood and the moment of inspiration before they sang the tune with friends.
A reviewer praises Katherine M Abbott’s South Shore Trolley Trips for its thorough historic lore and vivid town descriptions. The piece also runs a string of local letters and anecdotes about Hood butter, New England conservatism, political aims in Lowell, Fort Hill Park views, and the Lowell Mail’s liquor reporting flaws.
The American orchestra offered its services free for the soldiers fete next Thursday night. The High school graduating class of 1898 held its class dinner at High school hall with about 60 attendees. Page company catered after supper and Principal C W Irish gave a short address. Thomas J O'Donnell led class arrangements. The second wedding reception for Mr and Mrs Walter Sprague Coburn occurred at their Gibson street home yesterday afternoon and evening with Mrs Walter Coburn and Mrs Frank Smith assisting in receiving guests.
Alice Duckworth, Miss Julia Stevens, Miss Ruth Coburn, Miss Helen Gothurn, Miss Helen Duckworth and Mrs Bert Hunt assisted in entertaining guests at a neighborhood event celebrating community bonds and hospitality.
The Lowell public schools manual training exhibition showcases progress in eye hand and brain training through carpentry cabinet making and wood turning. Pupils from grammar and high schools display furniture drawings and an architectural plan by C Frank Dupee, with about 60 boys and 48 girls participating and a call for graduates and parents today without tickets.
The American Journal of Health endorses Moxie after secret inquiries affirm its merits. Letters to the publication prompted direct answers stating every claim is based on solid truth. Moxie is described as healthful and refreshing, receiving editorial endorsement.
Cook Taylor and Co on Central Street offers a special bargain today for gloves priced at nine cents a pair or three pairs for 25 cents. Compare with original glove prices listed at 50 6245 and 75 cents per pair.
The Trans Miss exhibition stamps are available at the city post office with 1 2 4 5 8 and 10 cent denominations. Higher values arrive later and sales end December 31 1898. Descriptions note Marquette on the Mississippi Fremont and Remington subjects with colors from dark green to olive.
An importer offered 935 pieces of fine laces including valenciennes and point de Paris. Pollard and Co made a startling low offer not expected to be accepted and now offers the entire lot in the bargain department at nine cents per yard, with widths 3 to 6 inches and values from 12 to 30 cents.
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