06 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1897
Page
1
A New York Journal quotation mocks Longfellow describing Hiawatha as swift. the piece questions the accuracy of the epic’s claims, labeling the author a calm and cheerful liar in a sharp literary aside.
A compact collection of satirical jabs and buoyant quips about public figures and issues. It mocks Nancy Nansen, fashion trends, Klondike collars, grape cures, Croker, overcoat makers, Henry George, Governor Tanner, press relations, western hard times, wind-raising, and Governor Walcott’s verdict on New York election.
A montage of statistics notes Florida housing water area 4440 square miles and a sparrow flying 92 mph. It lists ocean steamship round trip NY to Liverpool at 75000 dollars. Pond frog life span 12 to 15 years. German state railways color code: first class yellow green second class and white third class.
A collage of clipped quotes and voices from late era newspapers shows characters like Arabella and Mrs High Rocks debating town matters and parental absence. Bohemian diners joke about meals and fuel as dry witticisms punctuate the page, reflecting social chatter and humor across papers.
An advertisement touts Dr Agnew s Cure for the Heart as a magical remedy for heart weakness promising relief in thirty minutes. It cites Mrs W T Rundle of Dundalk Ont reporting immediate pain relief after first dose and a few bottles curing, with Ellingwood Co and C E Carter selling the product.
Mansfield November 6 Mrs Wm Lynde of this place was struck by a train and killed instantly this morning. The body was thrown in the air and fell in front of another train coming from the opposite direction. The scene was terrible and mangled.
Ohio returns indicate the Senate will have 19 Democrats and 17 Republicans while the House shows 51 Democrats and 58 Republicans. Republicans expected to hold a five vote majority on joint ballot with Hanna likely to be the caucus nominee for Senator.
Philadelphia November 6 The Cramp led company has purchased four large steamers of the American line to transport travelers from the Pacific coast to the Alaska gold fields. They also bought a steamer from the Red Star line for 90000 dollars in cash.
News from San Francisco reports eight whaling ships trapped in ice ahead of spring thaw. It is feared the vessels may be crushed when the ice breaks. Four of the ships lie three hundred miles from any supply station.
In San Francisco on November 6 Rudolph Wessels and her five year old son were fatally burned when a lamp toppled from a cloth and exploded at their home. The incident occurred after the child pulled at the cloth, causing the lamp to fall and ignite.
A new biography of the Queen by Richard R. Holmes Windsor library head appeared yesterday in London under the queen's supervision. The work is rich with family incidents and offers intimate details from royal life.
A farmer Bud Doley and neighbor Parks and his three children were killed this morning when Doley’s house collapsed at their Vienna Illinois home. Authorities reported the fatal incident occurred November 6 as rescuers searched the rubble for survivors.
In Providence on November 5 the appellate court ruled that settling liquor and house of ill fame nuisance indictments by paying money is not a valid conviction. Honorah Conway was fined 100 dollars with costs and jailed 30 days, signaling strict enforcement and end of broad plea bargains among illicit liquor operators statewide.
Centralville announces Tuesday night socials to open November 9 at Odd Fellows hall with Atwood's five piece orchestra providing music for the event.
Professor Apgar of Trenton spoke on Trees before High School teachers in the morning meeting. The lecture covered leaves buds bark and wood then shifted to form size twigs flowers and fruit with blackboard drawings and real branches. The talk emphasized how buds and branches reveal tree age and growth conditions and inspired interest and teaching ideas.
Henry Doherty sought warrants for Lieut. Kew and Patrolman Breen claiming illegal entry into his Adams street home Wednesday night while officers arrested Moran for shoe larceny. Doherty was jailed for profanity after a confrontation on the police court steps. Moran and Doherty’s cases were continued to Monday and Judge Hadley set a Tuesday hearing date.
The Wild Goose Chase company failed after rehearsals in Farragut house New Hampshire. Proprietor Garrity attempted to collect debts but was unpaid. Constable McQuade seized assets. two days later the company left, most funds sent to Boston and three remained in the Spindle City.
Rev Thomas Sayer Jr resigns after eight years in Lowell where he was ordained and organized the Immanuel Baptist Church. He seeks a wider field to broaden his work and to give the Lowell church the experience of another man, leaving colleagues surprised but supportive.
In Hadley Police Court this morning William Gosselin received one month workhouse, John Scully six months at state farm, John Benick fined five dollars, James Flurry five dollars, and William Wallace paid ten dollars for interfering with Officer Breen Thursday night.
Dr. Fridtjof Nansen spoke at Huntington hall on his three year quest toward the North Pole aboard the Fram. He described the ship’s bold design that rode the ice, the crew’s spectacle of risk and routine, and the Arctic night’s beauty. The Middlesex Women’s club sponsored the lecture, highlighting Nansen’s calm courage and the dreamlike Arctic scenes, with the audience rising to applaud as he recounted the voyage and the idea of using ice pressure to advance exploration.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for catarrh and related head and bodily symptoms. It claims the medicine purifies blood, removes taints, and provides prompt lasting relief when other remedies fail. It notes availability from all druggists.
A party rift erupts as Democrats refuse Fisher H Pearson in a caucus fight. John F Murphy leads a dissident faction, calling for leadership change and hinting at independent or Republican options. The Mayoral and council caucus dates are pending, with a move to oust chairman J Joseph Hennessy in progress.
Thomas W Farnsworth of 91 Summer street made an assignment for the Manufacturers Outlet company formerly Yankee Clothing. Assignees are Charles W Lavers and Albert H Willis. Weather blamed the embarrassment, delaying stock movement. Lavers in New York, return planned next Monday. Assignees will investigate assets and liabilities.
Multiple funeral services were held yesterday and this morning for Daniel Dono van Catherine Burns and Lawrence McCrain. Clergy included Fr Burke Rev Fr McKenna and Undertaker Molloy. Burials occurred in the Catholic cemetery with various bearers ushers and flowers listed.
Fred A Boynton of Oakland Maine visits friends in the city with James Howard the Broadway pharmacist touring Hood s Laboratory Hamilton print works and other locales in Lowell He plans to return in about two weeks At a Boston meeting yesterday afternoon the Board of Managers Mass Society Sons of the American Revolution elected Albert W Burnham Joseph N Marston Harry G Pollard and Francis HM Chase to membership It was voted to call a state society meeting November 1 to ratify the National convention action on the union of the Sons of the American Revolution with the Sons of the Revolution
Rev. Geo. F. Kennugott spoke to the Friday club on medieval art and architecture. He outlined the romanesque and gothic styles with plate views illustrating arches from straight to curved forms and discussed Europe’s cathedrals such as Westminster Abbey Canterbury and Cologne. The talk blended history literature and art and was well received.
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