09 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1898
Page
1
The piece notes Spain did not retreat as claimed with a minister insisting she never backed up. It references Westminster Abbey burial costs and a hefty 50 million dollar bill, then touches on war as unfitting humor and Buneco Reed’s labors shifting to a new Commonwealth role with Barnes’s confession focused on its own admission.
Out of the Common notes quirky global trivia: Birmingham ships five tons of hairpins weekly while Russia awaits dining cars. Express trains run sparsely at three hour intervals with stations 75 miles apart. Pekin defense leans on bows and arrows. Roentgen rays aid early TB diagnosis in Paris. A Brussels hotel keeper bought eighty pairs of shoes for guests after a porter absconded with them.
The report notes Charles A. Barlow a former Brookline resident who shot himself in Hyannis at the rear of Charles W Crocker's home. He was 62, a former New York insurance man, survived by a widow. Also, Mayor Ashley and Aldermen in New Bedford removed Charles O Brightman from the Board of Public Works over opposition to the street railway franchise, a move tied to party differences. George B Paddock of Nantucket killed himself amid mental troubles, leaving a widow and two children. In Boston, burglars stole 800 dollars from Walter L Whittemore's Worcester Street apartments, seizing five 100 dollar bills and other cash, a women's neck chain, and silver. entry likely through a rear window despite intact door locks.
All the new Roman stripes in the best 50 cent silks in approved shapes including 4 in hands tecks bows and strings priced at 95 cents See Steele & Co window corner Central and Prescott streets for further particulars.
Money deposited on or before that day will Draw Interest from April 1st at the rate per annum of 5 per cent. Daily hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. J Glidden, Cashier. Middlesex Street cor P. O. Avenue. Bank Hours.
Senator Hale of Maine reported the national defence measure in the Senate and urged immediate consideration. The yeas and nays were taken with no dissent, all pairs broken, and 76 senators voting for the bill. It appropriates 50 million dollars for defence if the President deems vigorous action necessary.
The passage notes strong scorn among MPs over Senate terms. It suggests Canada may shut the Yukon to American miners and keep its gold fields undeveloped until a railway links a British Columbia ocean port to the region, resisting treaty terms.
Windsor reports the planned departure of Queen Victoria for Nice has been postponed due to illness. The Queen did not leave for a drive, stayed in her room, and dined there. Private secretary Sir Arthur Bigge said the indisposition was not serious and she felt better today. A privy council was held yesterday, with departure now postponed by one day.
Levi G Whit tier aged 75 of West Boxford died after being struck by a streetcar while walking from North Andover to Lawrence on the Lowell Lawrence and Haverhill line. He and his wife Mr Mrs Whit tier celebrated their golden wedding on Monday. He leaves a widow and three children.
London reports the British naval estimates issued show an extra 1,440,400 in expenditure and the navy gains 6,340 personnel. Plans include three new battleships four more cruisers and four sloops with a total of 12 battleships 16 first class cruisers six second class cruisers ten third class cruisers six sloops four gunboats and 41 torpedo boat destroyers under construction. A new royal yacht is also planned.
Wilkes Barre March 9 The jury in the state case against Sheriff Martin and deputies for the September Latimer strike shooting returned a verdict of not guilty.
Halifax reports a new Eldorado in Whycocomagh Cape Breton nine miles from the Intercolonial line. Two gold deposits extend for miles with one 200 feet wide and three miles long yielding assays from 20 to 144 dollars per ton. Mining rush follows as Charles McKay and partners move to secure claims and expert George W. Stuart calls the strike the richest in North America.
Probate court proceedings list wills presented for probate and administrations granted for residents across Lexington Wakefield Cambridge Cambridge Newton Melrose Medford Jaffrey N H Arlington Arlington Waltham Somerville Hudson Hudson Somerville Arlington with names such as M H Merriam Mary OConnell Fanny Parker Ardelia Andrews Franklin Henderson E Ediott Haxwayward Henrietta Oeading Anna Beasley Hiram Teehara R W Shattuck Maria Russell H C Howe William Morton Emma Bond Frances Odiorne William Higginbotham A M Bartlett Caroline Smith John Prescott Mary Huntoon Mary Barnard Sarah Molloy Julia Grace G A Hayward Annie Parker Hannah Davis E H Gil crease Margaret Revane Margaret Coffey Kate Murray Patrick Mahoney Belle Sawyer Anna Sawyer and other listed executors.
This morning most cases were continued to later dates. Edward Davis fined $3 for drunkenness while P Dunn was sent to the state farm for six months but appealed and held on $200 for superior court. Theresa Fahey sent to Sherborn for 15 months. Peter Riley continued to March 12. George Gamin larceny case continued to March 10 with $200 bail. Curtis McEwen cruelty to a dog case continued to March 16. Patrick Hughes profanity and indecency in an electric car continued to March 11. Anna Collins found guilty of larceny and fined $20. Passaconaway tribe of Red Men held a box party and dance at Odd Fellows hall with Hadley’s orchestra. Miss Alice McLeod chaired the committee.
A Worcester lawyer, A Gile, sues John McKean and associates alleging $4,500 in damages for unpaid legal services in a case involving Reed the bunco man. The declaration itemizes fees from retainer to court appearances, subpoenas, and travel across Worcester Middlesex and Boston. Jackman campaigns on an eight hour day and minimum wage while claiming invention prowess and past clashes with revenue officers.
The March issue of St John s Hospital Messenger covers hospital management topics A Question of Means and As to Red Tape with celebrations of a colonial festival and a note of thanks to the Ayer Home for a bequest. It lists new Ladies of Charity members and donations including fabric chairs rugs and patient supplies alongside gifts from numerous individuals. February saw 47 patients admitted and an ambulance bringing 20 cases.
The Ottawa Globe correspondent reports Canada's likely courteous response to the U S Alaska Homestead bill if signed, noting proposed conditions for port Wrangel transit. The piece highlights demands that Americans receive free miner rations, bait purchases, railroad charters, and conveniently issued licenses, framing the stance as firm yet measured.
Hon William S Knox of Lawrence faces a rival for next term's congress on the socialist labor platform. The unnamed candidate Jeckman, from Methuen, is seeking nomination but uncertain yet, provoking little anxiety compared to President McKinley when W W Jackson announced his presidential bid.
Walter A. Leach of 80 Fourth street begins a two year plan to reach the Copper River district in Alaska. He rides the 12.8 train to Boston to join a party of 20 plus traveling to Seattle, delayed by influenza. Leach, about 25, will work in Seattle next winter then pursue mining, though not all the time, while his wife and two children stay at home. He has long served as head baker for the P D L Page company.
The Cambridge arson conviction of Theophilus J. Smith, jailed for at least 15 years, is tied to a house in Middlesex Street. Deputies traced stored furnishings to 38 Madison Street, where Louis Lescard, his father, and associates moved goods after Smith’s arrest. Rosa Smith, Smith’s daughter, was present during the investigation.
Mustapha Baktishian, an Armenian, lies at St Johns hospital in critical condition from a cerebral hemorrhage after an apparent 15 foot fall from an elevated boardwalk at 22 Wall Street. Police investigate whether it was accidental amid ongoing inquiries as doctors say surgery is needed. A separate ad notes Steele & Co. Prescott Street offering spring hats at low prices.
Democratic Aldermen refuse to confirm Dr. Rodrique Mignault as city physician after a party line vote. Board also confirms several appointments and refers multiple petitions on streets, sewers, licenses, and personal injury notices. Debates on Huntington hall work and street paving precede adjournment amid civic notices and local events.
The town mourns as several funerals are held for Daniel Mahan Joseph Mack Mary Scanlon John Haslam Jr Mary McVey and Dennis Collins. Services were conducted at churches including St Patrick's Baptist North Billerica and Sacred Heart with burials in Catholic cemeteries. Undertakers Molloy Savage and McDermott arranged details.
A large gathering of friends surprised Mr. Arthur Coram at his home on Monday evening. The event featured games and music enjoyed into the late hours, with supper served as the festive night concluded. The residence was brightly illuminated for the occasion.
Friday morning at 10 o'clock A M Harmon a picture framer and dealer at the Old City Hall Building will auction all framed pictures including paintings water colors pastels and mirrors. The price is whatever buyers bid to clear space for new stock.
The Christian Endeavor society at John Street Congregational church elected officers at its semi annual meeting with Fred F Evans as president Miss Mary Snow as vice president Miss Maud Hardy as secretary and Orville Coon as treasurer The group also voted ten dollars to the church.
In this city on March 7 Esther A McLaughlin aged 40 died at 465 Middlesex street with funeral Wednesday at 2 from the Franklin house and Edson cemetery interment. Also Mary L MecGlaufith aged 50 died March 8 at 419 Worthen street with funeral Thursday at 1 80 from the house Friends invited. Minnie Lake aged 16 died March 8 at 21 Sawtelle place home of her parents Michiter and Mary Lake.
Rodger announces the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Rodger of Chapel street. The Y P S C E church group invites congregants to a Martha Washington social in the vestry Thursday evening. A public hearing on street tearing is set for March 16 in City Hall. Advertisements promote spring neckwear at ER D Steele Co and Burdock Blood Bitters for health.
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