Lowell Daily Courier 1898 War and Politics Notes
The Lowell daily notes from October 6 1898 discuss Gold Democrats in Kentucky and Massachusetts, Oliver Stevens resignation as Suffolk district attorney candidate, France's Marchand and Fashoda, US Treasury gold reserves at 243 million, Lowell voters and silver planks, Goula tax on a $5 million legacy, Spain and Cuba issues, Coin Harvey and Mexican silver dollars, First Massachusetts heavy artillery furlough, Gen Wheeler praise of both soldiers and supporting civilians, and the crucial role of women behind the guns in the nation’s victories.
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Wheeler
New York
South
Yellow Penny A Liners Critique War Conduct
The war investigation sparks sharp partisan divisions between army and navy with evidence of calls to condemn leadership. Chaplain McIntyre of Oregon admitted his Denver speech against officers was influenced by rum and opium and disavowed responsibility. Regular officers reject claims of neglect in Santiago and defend provisioning and medicines.
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Army
Navy
Chaplain McIntyre
Oregon
Denver
Santiago
Wheeler disputes starving reports amid Santiago campaign
The Dartmouth notes returned student soldiers in southern camps found little to complain of and Rich ard Harding Davis criticizes Gen. Shafter. Gen. Wheeler defends Camp Wikoff as a model camp, praising Shafter's efforts. The piece blames sensational war correspondents and penny-a-liners for exaggerating hardships, urging focus on the yellow press in future wars.
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Joe Wheeler
Wikoff
Shafter
Gen. Wheeler
Santiago
Knights of the Quill
Quotations on War, Liberty and Navy Rewards
The Washington Star urges using colored troops for garrison duty in Cuba and Puerto Rico due to competence and heat tolerance, a view Worcester Spy says merits administration consideration. Other papers mock party tickets, warn expansion risks liberty, and endorse medals and monetary rewards for navy gallantry.
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The
Washington Star
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Two Islands
Worcester
Butler Named for State Board of Pharmacy Seat
Mr. Freeman H. Butler of this city has been renominate d by the Governor to the State board of pharmacy amid a lively contest with Charles F. Nixon of Leominster. Both are Massachusetts College of Pharmacy graduates and were endorsed by the institution. Butler has broad support from citizens and druggists. Also nominated were Dr. Joseph V. Meigs Jr of Lowell and Dr. George H. Wilkins of Palmer for medical examiner posts and H. Nourse of Lancaster for public library commissioner.
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Butler
Freeman H. Butler
State Board of Pharmacy
Charles F. Nixon
Leominster
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Joseph V. Meigs, Jr
Lowell
George H
Republicans Seek Lowell for County Convention
Political pointers note the Republicans want their next county convention in Lowell. Marlboro was shy several delegates and pressed to have credentials used. James Pierce of Malden presided for years, while Dracut's Thomas Connell wore three badges. Lowell delegates stayed in Boston for the night before the convention. Walter S. Watson sat on the resolutions committee. Democratic HQs are described as spacious. Bruce of Lawrence declared intent to campaign to reunite the party. Congressman W. S. Knox pondered his level of involvement but will follow advisers.
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Bruce
Lawrence
Lowell
Marlboro
George E. Putnam
James Pierce
Malden
Dracut
Thomas H. Connell
Boston
Walter 8. Watson
Lowell Figures Laud Administration And Tufts Hazing Ban
Eulogies praised a local administrator and District Attorney Wier. Tufts faculty, including Lowell students, voted to end hazing with strict rules and potential severance for violators, after debate over freshman protection and supervision by officers.
Soldiers and civic notes from Lowell and Cambridge
A Lowell reader summarizes soldiers’ mis behavior amid wartime praise and criticism. A Boston baseball forecast fails due to rain. A bootblack named Little Brady shows off winnings and wisdom. A Cambridge county convention critiques reflect on officials and probate clerk S H Folsom amid praise for his office’s handling. Local domestic disturbances prompt bystander commentary and reflections on morality.
Shore Acres at Opera House Impresses Crowd Again
A review of James A Herne's Shore Acres at the Opera House lauds Archie Boyd as Nathaniel Berry and Marie Falls as Helen Berry for natural, convincing portrayals. The cast, scenery, and Kept quality of Klaw and Erlanger’s Jack and the Beanstalk are praised, with Jack slated to visit London after a strong run. The Ballet Girl and Sweet Inniscarra engagements are announced with strong casts and noted production value.
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Mr. Herne
Mr. Boyd
Atkins Lawrence
Martin Berry
Herbert Playsbury
Sam Warren
Helen Berry
Marie Falls
William H. Barton
Josiah Blake
George K. Henney
Joel Gates
Klaw and Erlanger
Opera
Louise Hepner
Jack
Marie Celeste
Mary
Nellie Lynch
Harry Kelly
Harry Clay Blaney
Ross Snow
H. M. Morse
Henry Leone
Dan Baker
Good Fairies
The
Forty Thieves
Carl Marwig
London
Edward E. Rice
Opera House
New York
Boston
Mlle
Catherine Batho
Garry Owen and touring theaters draw crowds
An enthusiastic New York Sun review hails Garry Owen as a hit for the Wm. Denton company with Mr Denton’s rendition praised alongside E H Sothern like Captain Leitterblair. The Boston and New York engagements feature stars like Henry Chanfrau and the Rogers brothers in John J McNally's A Reign of Error while audiences pack Music Hall and Boston Theatre for packed houses and long runs.
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Garry Owen
Wm. Denton Company
Murphy O'Hea
Mr. Denton
Leitterblair
E. H. Sothern
Herbert E. Dennon
New York Sun
Lowell
Music Hall
The
Arkansas Traveler
Henry Chanfrau
Boston Museum
Rogers Brothers
John J. McNally
Philadelphia
St John s Hospital Messenger highlights first year plans and gifts
St Johns Hospital Messenger for October opens with a year review and future plans. It notes out patient statistics for September 220 surgical treatments 49 new medical 56 eye 70 new throat 10 dentistry 2. five operations. a fish bone removed from a woman's throat. House doctor term ends with Dr Ernest R McIntosh succeeding Dr Frank E Smart. Gifts to the hospital include crabapple jelly peaches canned goods and monetary donations including two anonymous $100 gifts.
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St. John’s Hospital
Dracut Grange
Messenger
Daily Press
Frank E. Smart
Ernest R. McIntosh
Brookline
J. J. Bryan
Watertown
Nathan Parker
Grove Street
Misses Healey
High Street
Elizabeth Marren
Butterfield Street
Stephen J. Johnson
Rose Caisse
Salem Street
Meers
Tewksbury
James Burns
Concord Street
B. F. Dunn
Dunstable
Fay
Reduced Rail Fare to Philadelphia Peace Jubilee Excursion
Philadelphia’s Peace Jubilee events October 26 and 27 include Independence Hall rededication, Grant Equestrian Monument unveiling, and a civic parade with a naval pageant led by General Miles. Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip excursions from all stations at a minimum 25 cent fare, valid October 24 to 27 for travel to Philadelphia and return by October 31, with President and cabinet hoped to attend. Dow’sMenther Cream ad appears as a relief remedy with rapid effect.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Independence Hall
Grant
Fairmount Park
Miles
Mood's Pills Promise Liver Cure and Digestive Relief
A fragmentary old note touts Mood's Pills as a cure for liver ills and indigestion. The text also hints at headaches and general ailments with garbled accompanying phrases.
Wanted to Buy Wood Lot in Chelmsford Billerica or Carlisle
Classified notice seeking purchase of a wood lot in Chelmsford Billerica or Carlisle. Respond with lot size asking price whether land is included and type of growth. Address Q this office. Em 06 6t.
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Chelmsford
Billerica
Carlisle
Price
Singing Lessons Advertised by Mr F L Diman
Mr F L Diman will be at his office Room 158 Old City Hall Building Merrimack Street from 12 to 5 Saturdays to arrange for lessons in singing.
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F. L. Diman
Old City Hall
Merrimack Street
Three special SUITS on blue diagonals debut sale
Three special suits described as blue diagonal fabric, with distinct features. One features a red vest and black soutache trimmed sailor collar, another a dark green vest with red soutache collar trim, and the third a dark brown vest with yellow soutache trim. Each suit originally priced at two dollars and fifty cents, offered at $1.75 each.
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Mieddy
Boys' suits new fall collection exceeds prior efforts
The illustration highlights low prices and wide range for boys' clothing with suits from 1.25 to 10.00. It emphasizes quality, style, and value, promising economical choices and notable improvements over previous seasons.
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