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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
4
The Lowell Daly Courier, oldest in Middle Sox County, claims long daily status since 1826 with a 12 cent weekly delivery and 50 cent monthly rates. It emphasizes wide circulation and carrier delivery from its Courier-Citizen Building on Werrwaack Street.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes ongoing war talk about Cervera and Havana, with Sigsbee buoyed by Maine’s loss. It vows a swift Santiago push, praises Wheeler’s daring Cuban stance, and reports local plans to rebuild Huntington hall and widen Lundberg street bridge amid civic friction and mayoral mediation.
In a fragmentary report, Generatk Wheeler and Zacohens are noted for climbing a tree, both described as small in stature. The text contrasts their actions with the grees and Joseph, who faced no interference in growing things, suggesting a local anecdote about youthful climbers and modest aims.
The blockade of Cuba extends along a 1500 mile coast from Cape Frances to Cape Cruz cutting off access from Jamaica. The navy has risen from a weak force at civil war start to a formidable fleet, with new vessels secured to enforce isolation of Blanco’s capital. If the war lasts longer, a stronger fleet will be ready to meet demands and sustain American aggressiveness in supporting the central government.
The Globe Democrat notes that some Spanish soldiers call the defense of San tiago murder, a view tied to Madrid’s political need to defend honor. other papers joke about Manila strikes by Camara and Dewey’s lingering meal, while Sigsbee reports torpedo Terror defeated by a scouting steamship and crew casualties.
At a large alumnae meeting the State Normal School in Framingham adopted resolutions lamenting Miss Ellen Hyde’s resignation as principal. They praised her practical ideals, independence from public opinion, and lifelong influence on students, noting 35 years of devoted service and a rising standard of character and intellect. Edwin D. Mead spoke on citizenship. A luncheon followed and a reception in May hall with ferns and plants.
Miss JTyde connected with the school for 37 years and served as principal for 3 years after teaching 12 years as a graduate. The association raises funds to establish a new Ellen Hyde delistsorship in her honor, as she expresses gratitude for the recognition.
The piece lauds 24 Lowell Training School graduates in white dresses, praising their poised future for the city’s schools. It also notes Hamilton mill decorations impressing a commercial observer, concerns about pauper department spending, and upcoming vacations. A New Hampshire visitor finds city life surprisingly quiet at first, then lively with roosters. A clergyman urges Fourth of July funds for soldiers relief and hospital ship aid. The San Francisco Argonaut recounts a Madrid biographical sketch mischaracterizing Theodore Roosevelt as commander in chief, noting his Dutch birth and Harvard schooling.
Charles E. Donlan Joseph N Marston and Timothy Halloran graduated from Harvard Medical School on Wednesday. Robert F Marden of this city earned a bachelor of arts at Dartmouth College the same day. Lowell guests attended the Cambridge wedding of Frank B Whittemore and Grace I Thompson Wednesday night. Henry H Harris and Lewis E E MacBrayne served as ushers at the Roxbury St James church ceremony for Grace L Sherry and John A Avery on Wednesday night.
Miantionomo Tribe No 52 elects Prophet George A Philbrick sachem George Nash senior sagamore James H Ames junior sagamore J G Merchant and others with installation planned July 11 Hines lodge Knights of Pythias selects officers including Chancellor Joseph Kerr and master at arms Everett Smith Court Merrimack F of A and Lowell Senate No 398 KXAEO hold semi annual officer elections with results led by Excellent senator A Smith and other named officers.
With war uncertainty, many will skip overseas trips and choose Maine resorts. The Portland to Boston steamers offer a comfortable, scenic coast voyage leaving Boston nightly at 7.00 pm and returning from Portland at the same time, fare just one dollar. J I Liscomb, General Agent, Portland Maine, handles inquiries.
On Friday July 1 at 1 30 p m at the Fay Bros and Hosford factory and salesroom C F Keyes auctioneer will sell 75 carriages by order of different manufacturers in New England by whom the goods were consigned. 40 second hand carriages in perfect running order. Sale rain or shine. All goods warranted as at private sale. Do not fail to examine this line of work.
Beginning July 2 the steamship Merrimac will run two daily trips from Haverhill to the beach and back. The service offers Merrimac valley residents a chance for a seaside day while others can ride a trolley to Haverhill then enjoy a forty mile sail, returning home by early evening. Steamer makes two trips on July 4. the summer timetable in the farce column will give full particulars.
Over 2000 damaged items advertised with a six month mill run. Display in Palmer street window shows quilts priced at 57 cents for 75 cent quilts, 69 cents for $1 and $1.25 quilts, up to Marseilles quilts at $2.49. Includes 500 fringed quilts with few flaws, all at low discounts. Sale tomorrow by A. G. Pollard & Co.
Massachusetts Volunteer Aid calls for subscriptions to equip the steamship Bay State for a Red Cross mission to Key West and Cuba. $2,909 received. $40,000 more needed immediately to transport hospital supplies and return wounded. Henry Higginson urges local papers to publish calls and forward gifts to No. 44 State Street Boston.
Unclaimed letters at the post office for the week ending June 29 include Mrs G F Brigham A D Brewer three entries Miss Ethel B Gates two John K Knowlton two A D Lemieux Josephine Lavalles Mrs Harriet Phelps Leon Rockhoven A Baptist church lawn party at Mr Ervin Smiths South Street on July 6 Ice cream cake and lemonade to be sold All welcome. Bank cashier William J Wills and family stay at Woodworth house in High Street others at Russell house Worthen Street Mrs F W Worthen entertained ten little girls with games and music Monday afternoon A flag raising by Odd Fellows and Good Templars Monday at the Odd Fellows building with remarks by Rev E C Bartlett Representative W H L Hayes and Miss Lillian Holgate Then patriotic remarks by H S Perham The Star Spangled Banner and America to close Lowell lodges expected to attend Sunday services Unitarian Rev J S Moulton in exchange Guild meeting at 6:30 Baptist Rev C H Ellis subject Loyalty C E meeting 6:15 Pacific Islands subject at 7 All Saints service Central Congregational service C E meetings 5:30 and 7 Keeping Shady joke about dialect writers hiding due to guns in town.
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