29 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1898
Page
1
A patchwork survey captures whimsical thoughts on urban life and public figures. The piece references a Whittier anniversary and Sun imagery while touching on a Sun-dried herb flavored Pearson beverage and an Indiana lawyer proposing rhyme in court amid opposition from counsel and the court.
The report notes discovery of mastodon bones tall as ten feet in the Klondike area. It also mentions a tropical cow tree yielding milk like sap and cream, and comments on diamonds and imitation jewels, citing Mrs. Cornelius Van derbilt’s small diamonds bought for $5000.
A Detroit Journal note recalls a melodrama scene where Beryl Montague scolds her husband for not stopping at the drug store while he boasts of his word. Tit-Bits mentions a theatre variation causing laughter as a hero improvises a dagger mishap before the audience. Cleveland Lead details a child asking an aunt about Santa’s readiness to take Christmas orders.
A humorous look at an alphabetical catalog reveals misprinted items from London Academy and government ship tackle lists. The text mocks errors like Repe-Maufa tured cables and mislabeled entries.
A special train from North Truro reports the steamer Portland wrecked at ten on Sunday morning off Highland Light. All aboard and passengers perished near land. Wreckage and 34 bodies recovered by life savers at High Head by dark. One body identified as a woman. Cape Cod wire lines down.
Reports to the Associated Press tally 107 vessels wrecked or driven ashore, with 86 schooners wrecked between Eastport and New Haven, 14 barges aground, 35 wrecks in Boston harbor, and numerous missing. Death toll exceeds 40, not counting the Portland disaster.
Secretaries of the peace commissions started drafting the treaty at 3 p m Paris. They will transfer the protocol terms into the treaty and prepare tentative articles for Wednesday discussion covering religious freedom, the Carolines, naval stations, and cable landing rights.
Plymouth reports extensive harbor havoc with over a dozen craft ashore and crews escaping. Cottage damage is heavy, two bridges swept away, and trains or mails halted since Saturday. An electrical commission appoints candidates for Lowell wire inspector position with Major C A Stott, Ralph W Sweetland, and Charles F Bancroft named.
James F. Walsh charged with breaking and entering F. E. Labarge’s shoe store at 400 Merrimack Street and stealing 17 pairs of men’s shoes plus 135 dollars pleaded not guilty. The court found probable cause and ordered him held 800 dollars for superior court while testimony from five government witnesses framed the case.
Thomas Roach, a Lowell soldier of Company M, was the sole casualty of yesterday’s police drag net in Lawrence. After muster out on Saturday he visited Lincoln street friends and drank heavily until trouble began. Guarded by Officer Kelleher, Roach fought the storm and was taken into custody with a roll of cash totaling $64, ensuring return fare to Lowell if fined in court this morning.
A forenoon session of the superior court drew a notable crowd of women in hats as uncontested divorce hearings led the calendar. Cases included Watson v Watson for cruelty Adams v Adams and Brunelle v Brunelle for intoxication with nisi decrees. Lake v Lake was continued for further proof of cohabitation.
The school committee met briefly with Chairman Swapp absent due to illness. Superintendent Whitcomb presided, with Willard Everett chosen as chairman pro tem. The report on textbooks was deferred to the next meeting. the teachers committee recommended a third grade certificate.
The board reviewed the truant report for the month with 349 cases investigated including 243 absentees 106 truants and 10 wandering. Voters chose George F Sturtevant over W F Thornton for the vacancy caused by Mr Williams death. The meeting approved a pupil transfer to Edson school and allowed Greenhalge Debating Society to advertise a lecture. One month leave granted to Miss Frost due to illness.
The board of overseers of the poor met at the city farm in regular session yesterday afternoon except Overseer Gorham. Visitors toured the institution before the dinner, several discharge applications were heard, Supt. Pindar reported 440 inmates 232 tramps and 5 deaths for the month. The meeting adjourned at 6 30.
The joint standing committee on appropriations met in the aldermanic room to act on appropriations for the public buildings department, outdoor relief department, and board of health. Lacking estimates, they adjourned to request departments submit figures before the next meeting.
The street railway system resumes service on routes to North Chelmsford and Tyngsboro, with the Tewksbury line open to Pike's Crossing beyond Wigginville and all clear to Billerica Centre. Varnum Avenue and Highlands tracks remain buried while the first through car from Nashua reaches Lowell at 9 30. Regular service continues between the city and Lawrence.
The soldiers banquet is nearly set with speakers to be announced tomorrow. Apollo quartette will sing and Lowell Military band performs. An elegant souvenir for attendees and tickets at the mayor’s office and downtown stores. Colonel Walsh expresses support by sending $5. Also reports: Charles Dent fractured knee after a fall on Merrimack Street near Tilden. taken to corporation hospital. Opening pool game at Vesper club yields scores for Hill Bean Keyes Page Grover Fels. Conductor William Howard injured on Boston and Maine line near Dover. no bones broken. home for several days at 158 Grand Street.
The story recalls Princess Beatrice as a child who baked cakes that friends would not taste. She offered the dubious pastries to Dean Stanley, a favorite of Queen Victoria's children, knowing he lacked taste and smell. The tale ends with a humorous note and a cross reference to the Frogs of Windham.
The piece urges a full Republican vote to secure a city council with a Republican majority, cites past Democratic control and its costs, and notes internal party maneuvering and recounts. It highlights contests for ward seats, ballot anomalies for Charles H. Cosgrove, and upcoming Republican and Democratic conventions.
A group of about 22 Lowell friends of Mrs Mary Hebert and her son John gathered Saturday night at 69 Amesbury Street. They presented a handsome parlor lamp on behalf of the company. The evening included singing and instrumental selections. Storm delayed their return until this morning.
Members of Company G are requested to convene in the armory at eight oclock this evening for a gathering and discussion.
Obituary recalls Professor Alphonse Marsigny a longtime Lowell figure connected with the J C Ayer Company and a translator in advertising. Born in Mons Belgium he studied at Louvain and later held varied religious and scholarly roles before moving to America. He leaves a widow and one daughter.
The 14 month old Vitalie Charleboise died yesterday. His father Constable John A. McQuade was away on business. The child’s mother died over a year ago. Mrs Hannah Bramhall’s funeral was held at her Dracut Centre home with burial in Edson cemetery under Undertaker Currier. Jeremiah Connors’ funeral was at 2 pm from his Lagrange Street home. Graveside rites at St. Patrick’s cemetery were led by Rev Fr John J. McHugh with bearers named Jeremiah Foley Joseph Moran Charles Moore James Kennedy Owen Oswell William Brosnahan.
Mr Robarts Harper of London who is to lecture at Kirk street church has been elected a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society on the motion of Lord Curzon of Keddlescon viceroy of India. Mr E A Barrell organist of Grace Episcopal church Newton Mass will give a recital at First Universalist church Hurd street Wednesday Nov 30 at 8 oclock. He will be assisted
Andrew Burton Potter notes Thanksgiving reunions at the Pike family home and movements of relatives from Fitchburg Plymouth and surrounding towns. Notices include engagements Henry Beas and Helen M Johnson, Mrs. Bagley’s recovery, Nutting Mary E death at 60, McQuade Mary B death at 1 year 2 months, and Company M meeting for banquet tickets.
The passage notes an era of speculation and urges Woonsocket readers to recall the known rubber boot price of $2.50 as winter weather makes waterproof footwear seem prudent. It emphasizes common knowledge guiding consumer choices amid seasonal conditions.
A brief item notes the sale of a famous death for 2.25 dollars and warns the cost will rise if forgotten, reflecting a quirky marketplace listing with unclear context and minimal detail.
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