Lowell Daily Courier entry of 19th century publication terms
The passage describes the Lowell Daily Courier as the leading daily in Middlesex County, published since 1886 with earlier roots. it notes the Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street and daily delivery except Sundays, at 12 cents weekly and 59 cents monthly, under the Courier-Citizen Company.
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Direet
Best
Middlesex County
Courier-Citizen
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Montis
Courima-Citizen Company
Boston and Maine R R Tuesday June 28 1898
Train schedule snippet notes a Tuesday service on Boston and Maine Railroad dated June 28 1898.
Sails and Suez Tolls Show Global Tensions and Heroic Echoes
A jumble of notes covers Spain's potential tolls at Suez and Egypt's stance with the United States. It recalls Capt Joshua Slocum reaching Newport after a three year solo voyage, praised for courage. The piece also touches on Hobson, Boston slums, and a U.S. bond sale surge with optimism about the government's financial stability.
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Joshua Slocum
Newport
R. I
Senate invites major powers to peace talks end Spain war
The Senate adopted a joint resolution authorizing the President to invite England France Germany Austria Russia Belgium Mexico Venezuela and Switzerland to participate in peace negotiations as the war with Spain nears a close.
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Spain
Senate
England
France
Germany
Austria
Russia
Belgium
Mexico
Venezuela
Switz
European war news and US outlook amid cuba fighting
The article notes Spain's stubborn resistance in Cuba and Sagasta's bold statements while the United States seeks another crushing victory to force peace. It discusses the risk to planned New Year events in New York and reflects on European and American hopes for a swift end to the war, tempered by lessons from the Civil War.
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Erland
Madison Square Garden
New York
Red Cross Society
Spain
Cuba
Sagasta
United States
Santiago
Hobson
William Hayes Ward
Edwin Emerson, Jr
Porto Rico
Max West
Pendleton Summer Home Neighbor Recalls Vice President
Charles C. Pinckney describes meeting the Vice President at Pendleton in 1831. He recalls the tall angular man with iron gray hair initially appearing unremarkable, yet upon speaking the Vice President’s face brightened with intellectual radiance. The account contrasts a plain exterior with a sudden display of genius.
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Pendleton
Congress
Isle
Mark
Charles C. Pinckney
Lippincott’s
Auction Boxes Sold by Archie Pelton Reported
A committee led by EB Kierstead with Maggie Marr Mary Clegg Henry Searles Leonard Norton Mabel Leslie and Mr Scagel oversaw the auction of boxes sold by Archie Pelton.
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Archie Pelton
EB. J. Kierstead
Maggie Marr
Mary Clegg
Henry Searles
Leonard Norton
Mabel Leslie
Mr. Scagel
The Catchall Warm Weather Reflections and Wit
A column notes summer heat prompts small mishaps and odd social moments in a furnishing store scene. It cites drowning accidents, debating public baths, and parents' views on swimming lessons. A school exam joke about vacation length closes with a child's witty reply.
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Eas
July Ladies' Home Journal contents feature portraits and notes
The July issue highlights President on horseback cover art and an illustrated anecdotal biography by intimate friends. It promotes The President's March by Victor Herbert and showcases the Declaration of Independence and its draft. Content includes editorials, travel pieces, and war coverage summaries.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Victor Herbert
July
State Department
Edward Bok
Lilian ‘Bell
St. Petersburg
Russia
Cut prices on spring suits at E. D. Steele Co. corner Central and Prescott
Decrease announced on spring suits at E. D. Steele & Co located at the corner of Central and Prescott streets. Store promotes lower prices to attract customers and clear inventory. Local shoppers urged to visit the shop for deals on wearables and attire.
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E. D. Steele & Co
Corner Central
Prescott Streets
Society notes and transfers in Boston area events
Mrs Mathew Murphy sails from Boston to Europe for two months, while students of Mrs George Hobson perform a pianoforte recital at 354 East Merrimack Street. Pupils include Francis Chadwick, Alice Littlefield, Rebecca Bartlett, Juliette Huntress, Theresa Parker, Helen Huntington, Blanche Boardman. Also reports state and local officials: Senator Putnam and Representatives Rowell Hayes attend Antietam monument unveiling. Ex Postmaster Gardner W. Pearson promoted to sergeant major in Sixth Regiment. Adj Ames may go to Cuba. Miles Brennan chaperones Harvard Pi Eta class day gathering.
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George W. Hobson
East Merrimack Street
Romberg
Juliette Huntress
Theresa Parker
Helen Huntington
Blanche Boardman
Putnam
Rowell and Hayes
Antietam
Gardner W. Pearson
Virginia
Leutenant
Pearson
City Hall Aides Cite Short Time Study
City Hall reports four assistant assessors Hoole Hawes Read and Bourbon nierre have completed field work quickly. The assessors were funded at 19000 this year, less than half requested, prompting talk they may work for love after July 1.
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Messrs. Hoole
Hawes
Read
Bourbonnierre
Love
Sewer Committee Grants Several City Sewers at Hearing
The sewer committee met in City Hall with Aldermen Goward Dimon and Tuttle. Petitions for sewers on Crescent Emery Crawford Anderson Pine were discussed and granted for Anderson Pine Crawford Crescent. A compensation petition from Parker Avenue and Billings Street was noted for later review. The Oak Street catch basin relocation was referred to the superintendent. The School Board adjourned to Thursday. bicycle suits advertised at E D Steele & Co.
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City Hall
Board of Health
Holbrook
Health Department
Alderman Goward
Tuttle
Dimon
William Roberts
Crescent
Emery Streets
Charles JE. Swenson
Crawford Street
James E. Holland
Anderson Street
S. C. Hylan
Oak Street
E. A. Smith
Pine Street
Highland Avenue
Gibson Street
Robert G. Bartlett
Parker Avenue
Billings Street
Crawford — Street
Crescent Street
Union Picnic Unites Lowell and Nashua Churches
The First Universalist societies of Lowell and Nashua held their second annual union picnic for two Sunday schools at Willow Dale. About 500 attended, with boating, dancing, and a Lowell Nashua baseball game won by Nashua 19 to 5. Committees included Arthur D. Colby, Fred Chandler, Philip H. Ilsley for Lowell and George W. Clyde, James A. Tolles, D. W. Perry for Nashua.
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Universalist
First
Nashua
Willow Dale
Lowell
McElroy
Nashuas
Butler
Moody
Jewett
White
Webster
Brown
Jennings
Pierce
Smith
Calderwell
Truell
Powell
Cleveland
Clark
Merritt
S. S
Hoitt
H. Powell
Woodbury
Lowell People
Arthur D. Colby
Fred Chandler
Philip H. Ilsley
Mark Adams
George W. Clyde
James A. Tolles
D. W. Perry
Lawn Party Delayed For St Johns Hospital Benefit
The lawn party at Mr. J. E. Burns's Oak lands, postponed from tonight, will be held tomorrow evening for the benefit of the Virginia table of the colonial bazaar supporting St. John's hospital.
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J. E. Burns
The
Oaklands
St. John’s Hospital
Fraternal Lodge Officers Elected and Entertainments Noted
Wamesit lodge K of P elected C C G Holmes as grand councilor and listed officers including V C J T Simpson P Calvin Joy K of R and S F B Wright M of F A A Melvin M of B J bL Jewett M of A Harry Irwin M of W and Wm Hounsell. Thistle lodge I O G T held a program with piano solos recitations songs violin solos and refreshments of lemonade and cake.
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Wamesit Lodge
P. Hall
C. GC
Holmes
V. C
J. T
Simpson
Calvin Joy
F. B. Wright
A. A. Melvin
J. Bl. Jewett
Harry Irwin
Wm. Hounsell
Thistle Lodge
Pilgrim Hall
Mr. Fecteau
Lena Molloy
Archie Pelton
Cora Foss
Lewis Hunton
Fred Hunton
Maud Gonne Injury After Dublin Carriage Accident
Miss Maud Gonne the Irish Joan of Arc was thrown from her carriage in Dublin on June 12 sustaining a broken arm and bruises to the head and face.
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Maud Gonne
Joan of Arc
Dublin
White duck attire on Prescott street sale
E D Steele and Co offer white duck pants vests coats caps ties and belts. Prescott street store advertises a seasonal selection highlighting durable summer wear for men and boys with ready to wear outfits and accessories.
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E. D. Steele & Co
Prescott Street
Rogers, Peet & Co
Virginia Troubadours Shine At Lakeview Minstrel Show
July 4 at fair grounds showcased Southern melodies by a Negro troupe. The Virginia Troubadours and imitators drew strong crowds with minstrel singing and dancing, ragtime, and a cake walk finale. Outdoor shows are planned for both afternoon and evening, led by manager Hayes aiming for top billing.
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South
Lakeview
Hayes
Pace makers and wind favor a track win at Charles River
The narrator credits pace makers for the win while noting strong wind required great endurance. Coin tossing for stands reveals doubt and humor among bettors. Martin and Griggs backed the effort, with Schafer uneasy about a loaded coin. The Plugger returns to Charles River to support Eddie Mcduffee and Mich ael in the next race.
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Pikes
Ikes
John McDuffee
Jacob Schafer
George S. Griggs
Martin
Schafer
Griggs
Lowell
Charles River
Eddie McDuffee
Michael
E. H. McKenzie
F. B. Townsend
Spain's Rise and Decline Through Charles V to Olivares
Henry C. Lea notes in the July Atlantic that Charles V abdicated the universal monarchy, leaving Ferdinand the Holy Roman Empire and passing vast territories to Philip II. Philip held Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Milan, Naples, and colonies, with unmatched revenues and formidable armies. The Armada defeats showed maritime methods aging, while Spain's decline stemmed from internal pride conservatism and clericalism despite external pressures and Richelieu's limits.
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Charles V
Henry C. Lea
Atlantic
Holy Roman Empire
Ferdinand
Philip II
Spain
Peninsula
Portugal
Philip
Netherlands
Milan
Naples
Mediterranean Islands
New World
Europe
Lepanto
Olivares
Richelieu
Mechanics Savings Bank Board of Investment Members
The Board of Investment of Mechanics Savings Bank in Lowell lists Jacob Rogers, John Davis, James Francis, Clarence H. Nelson, and Charles C. Hutchinson. Attest: Charles C. Hutchinson, Clerk. Lowell, June 29, 1898.
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The
Mechanics Savings Bank
Lowell
Messrs
Jacob Rogers
John Davis
James Francis
Clarence H. Nelson
Charles C. Hutchinson
July 4th Carnival Dimity Remnants Sale Announcement
The mill delivers the final season’s remnants of fine dimities at 7 cents a yard. Over 25,000 yards sold already, with this lot featuring new patterns worth 15 to 17 cents a yard but still offered at 7 cents. Entrance at Rear Palmer Street. A. G. Pollard & Co. Drawers for short legged men at FE. D. Steele & Co. Central and Prescott.
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Palmer Street
A. G. Pollard & CO
FE. D. Steele & Co
Central
Prescott Streets
Happy Plugger Martin Reflects On 50 Mile Race
Lowell rider Bill Martin and his manager George S. Griggs revel in a $4000 prize from Saturday night after a 50 mile race with Elkes. Martin says he is ready to race any man at 50 miles under the same conditions and would accommodate Elkes if he wants another match.
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Bill” Martin
George S. Griggs
Lowell
America
Elkes
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