04 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
1
The poem warns against blaming Providence and seeks sober self-knowledge. It extols doing one’s best despite faultfinding and critiques of ego. The speaker notes success comes to those who strive without vanity, with emphasis on modest effort over grand pretensions.
Mr Williams praises the outcome and aligns with Republicans on a shared path. Ohio aims to leave its mark in the United States Senate as the Democratic Mayoralty campaign ends and tensions rise for the night ahead.
The passage notes the Perdue farm on Bald Sagle mountain near Bellefonte as the highest in Center county, settled in 1792 by Cleary Campbell who later claimed the site at Lock Haven. It also mentions Gladstone’s 15 year bed rule and his 1874 bed election address, plus a fact about Japan’s islands and a 1868 Chinese banknote predating Gutenberg.
Bridget Lynch and Adelard Deziel paid $100 fines in police court for illegally keeping liquor at home on Worthen street and at Fenwick street. William Shea was found by Officer Kiernan in Owen Donahoes saloon cellar carrying a keg of beer and charged with breaking and entering, held for the grand jury. Moran case postponed. Doherty charged with profane language. Drunks disposed of by six to eight months state farm terms. McHale found not guilty of assault.
Superior court jury finds ex-Turkish consul Joseph A. Jasigi guilty of embezzling 140000 dollars from French estates. The verdict was reported this morning in Boston.
In Columbus on November 4 officials report ongoing canvass of Tuesday's election. Republicans privately claim a five seat majority in the Legislature on joint ballot, with Summit County undecided where one Republican and one Democrat are counted as opposed. They still forecast seventeen Republicans to nineteen Democrats in the Senate. A sudden union between anti-Hanna Republicans and Democrats to defeat Hanna for the Senate has caused public sensation.
A letter from San Francisco reports the American sealing schooner Golden Fleece lost near a desolate Russian coast. The captain and eight crewmen walked 200 miles, were arrested for poaching seals, forced to work in a stone quarry for months, and freed after a trial urged by the British cruiser Daiphene.
Fire at Heywood Bros. Wakefield rattan furniture establishment on Portland Street damaged the building. Elevator blaze caused about 125000 dollars in losses, with extensive damage reported early this forenoon in Boston.
Despatches from Havana report that Senors Bruson and Vasallo, leading autonomist figures, are set to be appointed prefects of Havana and Puerto Principe. The appointments reflect the government’s autonomy strategy and regional administration plans.
Madrid November 4 A Spanish cabinet meeting decided to demand an explanation from General Weyler for remarks in his farewell address upon leaving Cuba Sunday last. The move underscores ongoing tensions over Cuban policy and Weyler’s comments.
Silver City New Mexico November 4 M W Bremen once worth four million dollars and connected with the Globe Arizona committed death by his own hand last night after a period of heavy drinking He had been drinking heavily recently and his financial ruin followed these losses.
President and Mrs. McKinley arrived in Washington on November 4 and resumed duties at the White House promptly after their arrival. The president immediately resumed his official work following the journey.
The Merrimack River association of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society held its annual basket meeting at Immanuel Church Blossom Street. Mrs. Maynard of Boston chaired, Nellie P. Parker presided, and reports from member churches were read. Mrs. Train spoke on China missions with six new missionaries, and discussions covered responsibility and the pastor’s wife role. A 12:30 collation followed with basket lunches and refreshments.
A harvest festival and sale was held last night in the vestry of Worthen Street M E church with music by the Lyceum orchestra and multiple sale tables. Committees covered Flowers, Fancy articles, Candy, Lemonade, Cake, and Aprons, with numerous women and girls coordinating each section and refreshments run by Mrs. Alfred Nourbourne.
Thousands stream to the O Donnell Gilbride store as a great mark down sale opens. Customers rush in for underwear nursery small ware and other reduced items. Extra sales staff are needed and afternoon crowds grow, indicating strong success against Boston bargain week plans.
The Merrimack Valley league convenes next Tuesday at High Street church with the Whatsoever Circle. Afternoon session at 3 30, evening at 7 30. Supper in the vestry 6 to 7 30. Mrs I C Davis of New York discusses the central council role, joined by Rev C H Oliphant Methuen Rev Robert A MacFadden Andover Rev C W Huntington and Rev W A Bartlett. Apollo male quartet of Lowell provides music. All invited.
Lawrence Cummings Democratic mayoralty bid solidified at Huston Hall with a prelude band concert in the square. Speakers including Michael J. Dowd and ex-Councilman Patrick J. O'Brien urged unity, praised Cummings as honest and self-made, and vowed to win nine wards.
Sky rockets and a brass band advertised the Fisher H. Pearson mayoral rally at Associate hall in Lowell last night. Dennis Murphy presided and Pearson spoke of building a strong Democratic organization, appealing for loyalty and a victory led by Pearson. Oliver Libby Anthony Conway and others urged support, while Cummings detractors argued the case for Pearson as the better Democratic nominee.
Frederic T. Clark and Fred Wilson, about 20, were arrested while trying to sell 16 chickens and seven ducks to Thomas Sheeley at 16 Gorham Street. They confessed to multiple chicken thefts from Oct 25 to Nov 8 in Billerica, Chelmsford, and surrounding areas, claiming profits of 10 to 12 cents a pound. Police suspect involvement in a Holden barn fire. weapons and a false moustache were found at their lodgings. They deny staying in Boston on the night of the fire.
Mayor Walter L. Ramsdell led 30 Lynn officials and citizens on a goodwill visit to Lowell after a merchants week carnival. They toured City Hall with Mayor Court ney, heard stories of historic salary delays, and cheered cotton and leather, Lynn and Lowell. A noon dinner followed at the American House.
The Lower Albions name Ernest Bailey as goal and full-backs T Crane F Townson James Aspin Joseph Wilmot G Summer scales. Half-backs J Waterpouse W Ellison Ernest Whitworth William Nelson H Flynn. Forwards and reserves Jesse Whitworth Ishmael Bromem and J Broadbent. They depart Merrimack Square on the 1 o clock car.
An advertisement claims Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart provides relief in 80 minutes and permanent cure, backed by testimonials including Mrs W T Rundle of Dundalk Ontario. Sold by Ellingwood & Co Merrimack Central and C & Carter Branch and Smith streets.
Our stout underwear adapts to long garments and heavy-set figures, addressing sleeve length and leg comfort. It promises a consistent fit for stout men as well as regular proportions, noting that our underwear accommodates those needs.
At a special Board of Police meeting on Thursday morning the druggist license of Eugene G. Crockett at 295 Middlesex street was revoked after his vacating the premises. Howard & Sheedy’s petition for a nickelodian on Central street was denied as premises deemed unsuitable. Old Washington Tavern granted permission to improve and apply for an additional door.
A successful oyster supper at Highland Congregational church last night featured Miss Alice Hutchinson on piano, Miss Blanche Marshall reading, Master Walter Salmon on the harmonica, and songs by Miss Hutchinson. A trio with Miss Hutchinson and Miss Lilla Sturtevant and Miss Ethel Sturtevant also performed.
A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs John P Mahoney. Grace R Thap man announces engagement to George J York. Capt Alexander Greig of Co C 6th regiment M V M receives long service medal for nine years. Mrs C L W Brown teacher hosts Worthen Street Sunday School class at home. James S McCandless and W L Hough of Honolulu visit M D Brown of Plain Street. Nellie S Smith hosts birthday gathering at Grand Street home with Farther Light Society members present.
Orrin Stearns Batchelder aged 4 years 10 months 23 days dies with funeral set for Saturday at 2 p.m. Perons and relatives invited. Walter Bignall aged 40 years 10 months 19 days died in Billerica with funeral details not provided.
A Maine man recounts years of severe knee pain and purplish spots, then relief after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. He reports renewed strength, appetite, and health, calling himself a new man. His testimonial attributes improvement to the tonic and endorses the product.
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