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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1898
Page
2
Boston dispatch outlines a week of political uncertainty as Australian ballots reshape caucus power. It predicts Williams or Wolcott for nominations, weighs Crane versus Roads, and notes possible moves to Italy or Washington. The piece notes Hos ea Knowlton Bates Moody and cranky factional shifts, with Bonham, Hoar, Barrows, and local targets shaping the field.
A clipped fragment notes “only one year in 25” and that Mann can be depended upon to look out for No. 1 everywhere else, suggesting a cautious appraisal of loyalty or reliability in a sports or public figure context. The line hints at selective consistency and personal protection in competitive settings.
Boston October meeting of about thirty delegates at Naomi hall 734 Washington street. The gathering debated whether the executive committee should ratify Democratic nominations if their platform aligned with Populist principles. After hours of discussion a substitute granting full nomination power to the committee was adopted 10 to 9, and the convention adjourned at five. Leaders included George F Washburn Dr P A Field John W Sherman Henry Winn Levi Pierce FE Terry Brown and George L McNett.
Boston October 2 The Herald reports the likely Democratic ticket for Massachusetts governor and lieutenant governor. Alexander B. Bruce former Lawrence mayor in 1886 1887 and Edward J. Slattery state president of the A O H are named with Philip J. Doherty as convention chairman. J J Flynn backs Bruce and ex mayor Bruce is expected to be nominated. George Fred Williams will not run though he will address the convention.
Rev. G. L. Perin of the Every Day church and his wife escaped a fatal gas leak at their 19 Moreland Street Roxbury home. He revived quickly. she remained unconscious and in danger. Physicians showed the leak traced to a burner key that fell and released gas into her room.
Boston police hold a warrant charging Arthur Hagan known as Arthur O Hagan Hayden and Madden with firing the fatal shot that killed Chas Lamont Russell a Chapin's drug store clerk near United States Hotel. He was arrested in Chicago yesterday afternoon.
An open car on the Fall River and New Bedford Railway was shot at by hunters about six o’clock near Fall River. Passengers were struck by bird shot. Zhos Crow was hit near the eye, Charles F Chadwick was grazed by shots to the hat, and Joseph Walker was wounded in the cheek and neck. Others nearby also suffered injuries as two hunting parties were involved.
Police pursue a third suspect in a party shooting alleged by two men who say the incident was accidental and committed by others in the group. The unnamed third man is known to officers and may be arrested before morning.
Brockton October 2 The Lasters union conference committee met long into the afternoon and evening to discuss runing shop rules and strike plans with no decision. An executive committee will meet the board of trade again. Pickets reported twenty men who came to work returned home. District strike arrangements were perfected as manufacturers in the district were given until Tuesday to accept the list.
In heavy fog early today the Fall River line steamer City of Brockton struck the schooner Richard Hill from Thomastown Maine bound for New York. The Richard Hill crew were rescued and brought to Fall River.
Concord report notes Hon. Sherman Hoar remains in fragile state with a largely unchanged condition after a difficult day. Medical staff anticipate possible crisis unfoldings on Tuesday or Wednesday, shaping local attention and preparations.
The funeral of Hon. Thomas Francis Bayard in Wilmington drew a large crowd at Old Swede church. Flags flew at half mast and business paused as pallbearers and honorary guests including Grover Cleveland and Charles S. Fairchild attended the service and burial at the Bayard plot.
A Rice Lake special reports relief parties search burned districts south and west of Milwaukee with bridges down and hundreds missing. Dozens of bodies found burned beyond recognition as fires on the Rockies west slope threaten Steamboat Springs. heavy rain needed to halt spread though forecast urges showers.
Lynn Bourbon driven by W H Morehouse broke the world trotting record for a half mile on a wagon track at Toledo yesterday in 2.28% and easily completed a mile in 2.18%, with a rematch slated for tomorrow.
Baltimore bulletin from Albert Mott chairman of the racing board suspends the New Bedford Track Association of New Bedford Massachusetts from sanction for failure to deliver prizes and pay handicappers fees.
Surgeon Major Seaman of the transport Obdam warns of renewed horrors if more sick soldiers are sent aboard. From Porto Rico the ship lacked wine for the ill, only hardtack and canned food were supplied. He says the vessel is at full capacity and vows to protest any further admissions to General Sternberg and Surgeon General Sternberg.
Jackson reports two new yellow fever cases with suspicious illnesses in Winona and Edwards. Dr. Punn appeals for two female nurses as Harriston notes worsening conditions and 20 cases with one death. Mississippi authorities halt passenger movement on Yazoo and Mississippi line from Memphis to New Orleans. Taylor and Oxford also report new cases.
Cincinnati leaders Congressmen McKromwell and Shattuck plus a Cincinnati chamber committee depart for Washington to urge the War Department to convert Oakley park into a five to six thousand troop camp. Senator Foraker planned to join but left for Washington. He is said to head military plans in New York to aid Roosevelt after Ohio campaign starts this week.
Caroline Mis kel Hoyt wife of playwright Charles H Hoyt died in New York from Brights disease leading to blood poisoning and convulsions. She was born in Covington Kentucky on September 15 1873 and began on stage with Robert Mantell later at Daly's Theatre.
Elizabethtown New York October 2 1899 Harry Harris, indicted for burglary and grand larceny who escaped Essex county jail on November 27 1898 by digging through the wall, was captured at Ticondary and lodged in jail again. He had enlisted in the 65th New York regiment and wore his uniform when arrested.
San Francisco October 2 Hon M P Miller will urge the war department to include the Nevada cavalry among Manila troops. The unit has no horses but transportation by horse is largely abandoned by the department. Ends with a local autumn sales pitch for Hood's Sarsaparilla and a ticket offer at Centre Harbor for October 4.
The American team defeated Canada by 20 holes in a 36 hole split format played 18 morning and 18 afternoon. Key matchups featured A W Smith versus H F Whigham, G S Lyon against C B Macdonald, G D Fowle versus J S Gillespie, G G Hubbard versus J P Taylor, and Dr Hood versus Jasper Lynch with several close finishes.
James Headley of Dundee recounts chronic catarrh relief after using Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder with instant relief and rapid cure. Ellingwood & Co. and C E Carter sell it at Central and Merrimack and Branch and Smith. Centre Harbor trip advertised for October 4 priced at 17 dollars.
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