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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1898
Page
1
A nostalgic poem recalls a departed friend, a soldier, and shared peaceful days beneath trees. Edward F. Burns is cited in the Sunday Globe. The piece contrasts lost companionship with the inevitability of death, duty, and faith, ending with a quiet clasp and parting devoid of fear.
Daily schedule notes 4 p.m. closing and Saturday hours from 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. plus two p.m. agents appointed for sale of U S revenue stamps.
Shanghai dispatch reports a Chinese paper quoting local government telegrams that the Emperor committed death by his own action on September 21 after signing decrees placing the Dowager Empress in charge. The report suggests assassination and notes banishment of English-speaking secretaries and leading Chinese foreign office officials.
Senator Cullom, part of a U S commission assessing Hawaii's government, arrived in San Francisco aboard the Gaelic. He says the panel will favor a territorial system with differences from the American model, supports annexation, and leans toward keeping most of the Philippines while immigration and shipping laws may differ for Hawaii.
Brattleboro Vermont October 1 Senator Morrill denies reports that he will resign his seat stating he would not keep his post if he believed the people of Vermont did not want him. He says he will retain his seat if the people desire him.
Meriden Conn Oct 1 It is learned that the proposed combine of silver ware manufacturers in the United States and Canada has fallen through There may be another attempt to revive the trust Today's announcement is official.
London Oct 1 Dr Nancy Guilford Bridgeport Conn midwife sought in Emma Gill Yellow Mill pond death has been arrested. Washington Oct 1 Aguinaldo Lopez reps with Gen Greene met President in private White House conference. Bangor Oct 1 hunting season opens in Maine with moose plentiful caribou scarce partridges scarce.
Suncook New Hampshire Oct 1 farm buildings belonging to Edward Reed at Chichester were destroyed by fire during the night with an estimated loss of 4000 dollars. The cause is not yet known.
Judge Augustus C. Van Wyck, Democratic nominee for governor, agreed to accept the nomination and lead a vigorous campaign in major cities. The Democratic slate includes Henry George as Governor on an independent ticket, Elliot F. Danforth for Lieutenant Governor, Gideon J. Tucker Secretary of State, J. McDonough Comptroller, M. C. Caton Treasurer, Ole F. Snyder Attorney General, and Gen. James A. Lee Engineer and Surveyor. The National Democratic executive committee backs the gold Democrats.
A National Democratic committee announced Justice Augustus C. Van Wyck acceptable as a gubernatorial candidate. The party will remain neutral while he heads the ticket and sees no need for a state convention.
Washington Oct 1 By direction of the commissioner of internal revenue officers will not require railroad companies to stamp receipts for excess baggage or rebate tickets given by conductors to passengers for cash fares pending a formal attorney-general opinion. The tax rules apply to bankers based on year prior. A merry-go-round at fairs is not subject to a special tax. Social clubs may be liable to the special liquor tax if they sell liquor to members or others, for profit or not, or under any sales conditions.
Bradstreet's week ended Oct 1 reports quieter lines of trade but overall business volume remains very heavy. Bank clearings reach $1.2409 billion, up 1.8 percent from last year while down 6.4 percent from last week. Iron and steel demand remains strong with rising prices and heavy consumption, aided by cereals exports and rising freight rates. Pacific coast and California trade improve with rains, cotton prices stay low in the South Atlantic and Gulf states, while Philadelphia New York and Boston see mixed activity. Wool sales slow though European wool prices rise. nine months 1898 total failures reach 885, with liabilities $102,197,887.
A dramatic exchange among editors highlights tension in a Chicago newspaper over a review of a new play. The managing editor criticizes the account as inadequate while the dramatic editor defends noting actor Jones as a hit in the role of the Spanish cavalier.
Dr F R Rix longtime Lowell public schools musical director will become supervisor of music in Queens borough of Greater New York. He will lead eleven assistants overseeing 77 school buildings with 600 teachers in the district. Assistants earn 1000 dollars yearly as Queens seeks 650000 dollars for new school houses. Dr Rix plans to return to Lowell Saturdays and stay Sunday, continue church and private teaching, and will resign tonight.
At Parker house Boston Wednesday afternoon Mrs. George F. Faller wife of Representative Fuller and Democratic nominee from Springfield was elected unanimously as State Regent to fill the unexpired term caused by the death of Mrs. T. M. Brown. Nearly 30 chapters attended with Mrs. Charles F. Masury of Danvers as chairman. The meeting discussed the Fall River state conference on October 20 and the questions of creating a Vice Regent office and duties of State Regent. The group invited Dr. Herbert Burrell to discuss the hospital ship Bay State and extended an invitation to Mrs. Daniel Manning to attend as guest of honor. An adjournment was set for Fall River on October 20 at 10 45 a m in Central church chapel.
Boston & Maine railroad plans a dollar excursion to Lake Winnipesaukee on Tuesday October 4. The trip includes a four hour sail on New Hampshire's largest lake and a scenic countryside ride. A special train departs Middlesex Street at 7 45 a.m with tickets priced at one dollar.
The Provincial reports a dinner set for October 18 at Associate Hall in honor of Very Rev Joseph Lefebvre O M I the new provincial of the Oblate Order of the United States Thomas J Goyette association president will preside and Dr J E Lamoureux will act as toastmaster Ad dresses will be presented to Rev Fr Lefebvre is the guest of honor and the event reflects Catholic Association activity in Ottawa
Lefebvre and Rev Fr Mangin of Ottawa head the Lowell Oblates of St Joseph's parish as new superior. Guests invited to respond to toasts include City of Lowell Mayor Bennett Pope Leo XIII Rev Fr Guillard ex provincial Sec ular Clergy Rev Fr Perron Oblate Fathers Rev Fr Burge Our Sister American Societies Philip J Farley Our Sister French American Societies Joseph H Guillet The Ladies ex Mayor William F Courtney The Press Charlie R Daoust
Burglars entered Elmer E. Cole’s grain office on Main Street Billerica last night and blew open the safe wrecking the room. A dynamite charge is suspected. Entrance was gained by forcing a rear window and about $10 was believed to be taken.
Professor Mirault and wife entertained a small group of friends at a Thursday evening musicale on Fletcher street. Musicians included Emil Lavigneur Carrie White Joseph Leach and Nellie Coleman. The informal program featured Beethoven and Mozart pieces, Zampa overture, and songs with generous praise for the performers and the intimate mood.
In Hadley’s police court this morning sixteen drunks were fined one dollar each and four more were fined five dollars. Cora M Keyes of North Billerica was sent to the reformatory for women for one year. Susan Burker to workhouse six months, Lizzie Burke three months, Michael Brogan fifteen days in Lowell jail. Fassett fined one dollar for drunkenness and ten dollars for larceny of a razor. Ceasarie Dusableau found not guilty and discharged on larceny of ten dollars and seventy five cents. Mary Lucey case continued to next Monday. Beverly Watton found not guilty of assault and battery.
On Saturday October 1 from 2 to 5 pm the treasurer will collect membership fees at the club rooms and again at her home 110 Mansur street on Monday October 3 until noon. Members failing to pay by then face forfeiture. An adjourned executive council meeting is set for Monday October 3 at 2:30 pm, followed by regular council at 3 pm. At 4 pm the club will open in the new hall with the president’s annual address and a historian’s club history, with notices of lectures and department work. No fees will be received at the hall on Monday.
Bernard D. O Connell has filed for bankruptcy with a first creditors meeting held in East Cambridge on Friday. Wm J McCluskey elected trustee. allowed claims include Frank E Rollins of Lowell 406 for stenographic work Agnes T Horan of Lowell 378 50 for stenographic work and a preferred claim of 50 for labor William E Livingston of Lowell 60 Lawyers Cooperative Publishing company 36. Liabilities are about 2800 with assets about half that amount.
Accident cases were taken to the Corporation hospital yesterday. Albert St Louis from the Merrimack sustained a lacerated leg. James O'Brien, a schoolboy, suffered a wounded foot. Susannah Arquette from the Hamilton sustained a wounded wrist. Samuel Holmor from the Hamilton had a lacerated hand.
The opening of full millinery at Madame Gregoire continues today inviting ladies to view the latest French pattern hats. Miss Lincoln offers violin and guitar lessons from rooms at 40 Kirk Street and welcomes interested students.
A 1:30 a.m. alarm from box 121 sent Somerville firefighters to a three story Dutton street warehouse used by T. J. McDonald and J. D. Parker. Fire confined to the cellar with smoke filling the building and flames in the elevator shaft. Loss expected heavy in the storage areas, but beef storage by Hall & Perham largely survived. A fireman sustained a cut while forcing entry. hornet nest caused another minor fire in Walker street.
Last night a blaze sparked by a candle while locating a gas leak at Les Miserables bowling alleys damaged woodwork but was confined to the billiard and pool area. The fire was extinguished with a chemical spray. insurance held by H. C. Church & Son.
In ward 3 recount for representative the result stood with only four votes shifting. Dobbins dropped one vote while Hills and Smith each gained one and there was one blank. Counted by Joseph Miller chairman and G A McIntosh in delegates presence. Chief Parkhurst and allies promote sheriff campaign in his favor.
The burial of Mary E. Wass occurred Friday morning from her parents home on Wiles avenue. Rev. Dr. Chambre officiated the service and the interment followed in Edson Cemetery.
William Martin the Lowell bicycle champion plans another fall abroad racing in England and France. Archibald R. Gardner, Lowell High School class of 1898, passed Harvard medical entrance. Lavern Harrington named bookkeeper at Traders National Bank, replacing Miles Gardner. Maude M. Mountford gave readings in Wakefield to positive notices. Hills family returns to Robin's Hill Chelmsford after three months away. Lieut Col Butler Ames remains too weak to rejoin his regiment. friends urge a furlough. Assistant Secretary Charles H. Allen sails from Washington on the Dolphin to inspect navy yards up the coast, returning by November. Rev O E Mallory to Worcester Baptist church first Sunday, bringing Lowell pastorate record to Worcester.
In this city on September 29 at St Patrick’s parochial residence Rev J J McHugh united Thomas F Brady with Margaret T Ryan. Rev S Hartwell Pratt will preach at Branch Street Tabernacle with his evening sermon Belief as part of the Great Truths series. Also notices mention tenements, property dealings, fire insurance by W E Dodge at Central Street, and a literary quote from Harper’s Bazaar.
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