21 May 1898
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1898
Page
1
The note recalls Admiral Dewey’s night voyage to Cavite, steering past the fortress, sinking the Spanish fleet and silencing Fort Cavite. It underscores the gravity of the moment and the need to hold Cavite to secure the battle’s outcome.
A May 21 wreck near Rossville involved a train carrying the First Missouri Infantry. Five privates were killed and twelve injured when the two trains collided. Troops were thrown to the floor, then promptly attended by regimental surgeons as the wounded were removed from the scene.
The Sixth day highlights a call to hasten war prep and criticizes slow war department action. A postponement of Cuba invasion until after the rainy season could find little Spainish objection, and the author urges decisive action now despite bureaucratic delays.
The piece notes reformers in 1649 striking down nearly 100 holidays in England. It mentions Turkey banning electricity patents, Germany’s huge spend on alcohol and tobacco, and a newly opened electrically powered Chilkoot cable road. It lists centennial observances for Vascon de Gama, Savonarola, Holbein, and celebrations in Montpellier Ancona and Paris for Comte Leopardi and Michelet.
A string of witty anecdotes and maxims culled from late 19th century periodicals. The pieces include sharp definitions of agnosticism, a schoolboy’s satire on humanity and beasts, a Malan biographer’s anecdote about a gardener, and a rural miscommunication tale about birthplace and native status in a southern hamlet.
London experts say Cervera likely made a fatal misstep if he sails to Santiago Cuba. Vice Admiral Colomb argues the Spanish admiral would struggle to strike and could be watched by a few small vessels while Sampson's fleet blocks other ports.
Madrid May 21 semi official report says Spain enjoys tranquility despite the war. People face famine threats and a ruined trade as the nation endures hardship and scarcity amid ongoing conflict.
The Sixth Massachusetts Infantry arrived in three sections this morning and immediately departed for Baltimore. The unit started in New York after dawn and proceeded to the city by rail.
The Spanish auxiliary cruiser Montserrat reaches Corunna from Cienfuegos escaping American blockaders amid large crowds. The crew is greeted with an ovation as the captain and officers are embraced. The commander states no despatches were aboard.
Vessels sighted near Portland last night, suspected to be warships, are confirmed as coal barges towed by a tug. The incident occurred in the harbor area and clarified the caller’s earlier reports.
Two serious fires in Brooklyn on May 21 left one fireman dead and many injured. A large tenement blaze caused about 100000 dollars in damage. A second fire in a saloon saw a firefighter’s rubber boots melt and another man paralyzed by a live wire.
Over a hundred thousand volunteers have been mustered in Washington by May 21. The tally shows 103000 volunteers enrolled with expectations the full call will be reached within a week. The regular army footprint is rising to sixty thousand as well.
Lieut. John Down of the U S N commanding the receiving ship Wabash wed today to Mrs. Henrietta Wise Nicholin, granddaughter of Edward Everett, in full uniform. The ceremony took place in Quincy on May 21.
Chief Justice Alonzo P. Carpenter of the New Hampshire supreme court died in Concord at 7 this morning after suffering a paralytic shock several days ago.
The government has chartered two more steamers, bringing total charters to five for transport duties. The City of Pekin sails tomorrow, with the remaining vessels set to follow next Friday, as operations to move American troops to Manila and other destinations continue.
Madrid May 1 Admiral Camara after conferences with the minister of marine has returned to Cadiz and will sail immediately under sealed orders forming the latest step in the navy's strategic posture.
The colleges held a meeting after draws for positions in the 100 220 440 and 880 yard events with results to be announced Monday. A protest may be filed at the last moment and Wefers may start under protest while the arrangement in other events will see colleges alternate in favored positions.
The intercollegiate amateur athletic association of America held its executive committee meeting in New York on May 21. Attendees included I N Swift Yale president E C McVitty Princeton J P Williams Columbia R H Ripley Oliver Shiras Cornell Murdock Kendrick Penn B H Hayes Harvard. No protests were filed against entries for the spring games at Berkeley Oval set for Friday and Saturday. About 650 athletes were entered across events and entries will be allowed to start unless protests arise by Friday morning. The debate centered on Bernard Wefers the champion sprinter.
From Seattle May 20 a special correspondent reports the Pand e Basin in American territory may hold the true Mother Lode. A glacier end and landslide dam carve a 600 foot deep canyon with gold bearing gravel. Assays show about 690 dollars per ton across 100 million tons, deeper parts even richer. The trust is placed with Maurice L. Muhlman of the U S sub treasury in New York.
In New York on May 20 a public note cites immense Pande basin gold deposits near Sitka. Maurice L Muhhman confirms trust ownership and three expert reports verifying extraordinary richness. A corporation, Pande Basin Gold Placer Co., is formed with offices at 20 Broad Street, New York to operate the property.
A fire at the Spicket mills in Lawrence yesterday morning burned the lower floor of the wooden building at the east side north end. Insurance covers the $5000 loss. The mill, owned by Mrs. John Barlow, makes loom pickers, rawhide basters, worsted aprons, belt ing and loom-strapping. Suspected cause is spontaneous combustion. Also a Steele & Co. ad promotes summer underwear on Prescott street.
Camp Dewey May 20 1898 the Sixth Massachusetts regiment departs Framingham for Falls Church Virginia amid a massive escort. Thousands line streets as bands play patriotic airs framing the departure through Worcester Springfield New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington to Falls Church with hopes of a Baltimore ovation and a ceremonial march through Mount Royal and Camden stations.
The state civil service examiners conduct physical tests in the YMCA gym for police patrolman applicants by order of the police board. Chief examiner Henry Sherwin, Dr A H Brown, and A E Taylor oversee. About fifty men are expected. requirements include height of at least 6 feet 8 inches and weight no less than 140 pounds, with extensive measurements and strength tests conducted in the nude.
William H Cooke son of Edwin H Cooke superintendent of malls at the Lowell post office died suddenly Friday afternoon at his parents home 55 Varnum street Aged 13 He had struggled after a grip attack last year and a recurrence left him in poor health The death occurred about 2 30 PM The boy was bright and promising and leaves a brother and sister along with his parents Also noted Mrs Mary McDonald a Dracut navy yard resident died this morning at friends home in Jewett street A widow Mary Reilly of 482 Gorham street died aged 54 at 10 PM Thursday She leaves three sisters The funeral for William H Cooke will be at St Peter’s Church Monday morning The infant daughter of Henry and Ida Steith died at 93 Grove street yesterday.
Worcester church votes to call Rev. A G Thompson of Lowell as temporary pastor. Hon Charles D Palmer and W C Edwards of nearby towns were among horsemen entertained by Hon Frank Jones at Portsmouth New Hampshire on Thursday. Assistant Secretary Charles H Allen of Lowell elected a trustee of Amherst College to succeed Henry D Hyde. Mrs Julian Talbot hosted Day Nursery operettas principals with a dance at Rmels hall for 60 plus youths with music by the American Orchestra and a red flag marked The King's Fool on the outer cover.
Grace B Coburn age 24 died at 215 Mammoth Road. Funeral services Sunday at 8. Burial private. Mary McDonald also reported dead in the city on May 21.
The Lakeview dancing season starts today with Joe Hibbard's orchestra providing music while Borjes's military band plans a concert. If weather allows, concerts are scheduled for Sunday afternoon and evening.
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