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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1898

Page

3

Thousand Men Needed to Quell the Uprising in Minnesota

A Walker Minnesota dispatch reports an armed Indian uprising near Leech Lake with heavy casualties on both sides. Maj. Wilkinson killed, Col. Sheehan wounded, many Indians dead, and a general call for 600 to 800 troops to rescue Bacon’s command and deter further violence. The Journal notes 1000 troops may be required and anticipates broader conflict tonight.

Minneapolis Walker Mah-Ge-Guh-Bo Bear Island Bacon Journal Minn Wilkinson Col. Sheehan H. S. Tallman Sheehan Walker, Minn General Bacon Lieut Morrison Inspector Tinker Secretary of the Interior Bog-Ga-Wah- Ge-Shosh Leech Lake Cass Red Lake McKinley Leach Lake J. S. McLean E. R. Johnston the Times C. H. Hamiln The Tribune Pedl Lake Cass Lake

National Cotton Mule Spinners Conclude Convention

Boston delegates to the National Cotton Mule Spinners Association adjourned for six months after discussing immigration restrictions. Robert Howard warned mills risk oversupply, urging output limited to market demand. Resolutions favored restricting output and enforcing the 58 hour law nationwide, with new officers elected for the coming year.

Boston National Cotton Mule Spinners’ Association Robert Howard Michael Duggan Lowell James Fallon Pawtucket Samuel Ross New Bedford Frank Mullaky Pawuicket Fall River Daniel C. Reardon Dover Daniel J. Murphy Taffville Charles Wade Lewiston Thomas O'Donnell James Wilde

Cetroni Convicted in Manslaughter Case in Lynn

Lawrence records the trial of Angelo Cetroni of Lynn for manslaughter. The jury returned a guilty verdict this morning. Counsel Maher of Boston moved for a new trial claiming juror bias and inappropriate juror remarks from a prior case. Judge Lilley remarked he might disagree with the jury’s verdict but would not overturn it.

Lawrence Angelo Cetroni Lynn Maher Boston Lilley

Judge offers new trial if Maher proves juror claim

The judge stated that if Mr Maher can substantiate his assertion about what a juror said in a prior trial, he would grant a new trial. He announced that Maher would have an opportunity to present proof next Monday in Salem.

Memorial Service for Dead of the 5th Regiment

In Boston on October 6 Fr John F Cummins conducted a large memorial service for the dead of the fifth regiment at Calvary cemetery chapel. Many mourners gathered outside the chapel as he spoke of Montauk and Camp Wikoff burials and paid tribute to Col Bogan and Maj O Connor.

Boston Calvary Cemetery Chapel John F. Cummins Cummins Montauk Camp Wikoff Col. Bogan Maj. O'Connor

Brockton Fair Opens Under Favorable Auspices

Brockton on October 6 reports glorious sunshine and bracing air as the Brockton fair enters its second day. Crowds, in bright attire, pour in from nearby towns while horse races and bicycle events begin at 8 am. The horse show, a highlight for today and tomorrow, opens amid praise for top entries. A balloon ascent is noted, and officials estimate attendance may top 40,000.

Brockton New York Newport

French Democratic club banquet hosts Bruce Williams Fitzgerald Chalifoux

Lawrence October 6 The French Democratic club held its annual banquet with guests including gubernatorial candidate A. B. Bruce Hon. Geo red Williams and Joseph L Chalifoux of Lowell A reception preceded the dinner with Amedie Cloutier master of ceremonies Rep Jos Joubert as toastmaster Speakers included A B Bruce Geo Fred Williams John Fitzgerald and Senator Joseph J Flynn among others

Geo. Fred Williams John F. Fitzgerald Joseph L. Chalifoux Lowell Joseph J. Flynn

Indicted for Murder in Emma Gill Case

Bridgeport Connecticut October 6 grand jury returned true bills for murder in the second degree against Sadora Guilford Harry Guilford and Rose Drayton all implicated in the death of Emma Gill whose dismembered body was found in Yellow Mill Pond on September 12 and 13 Oxley of Southington was arrested on a bench warrant and jailed pending plea in Superior Court tomorrow afternoon Eudora Guilford remains at large with a warrant out for her arrest deputy sheriffs continue to search for her.

Bridgeport Conn Oxley Eudora Guilford Plumb Superior Court

Police Recognize Nancy Guilford in Extradition Case

London authorities identify Dr Nancy Guilford widwife of Bridgeport Conn as the prisoner in the Yellow Mill Pond manslaughter case She is 45 or more with iron gray hair and police found medical instruments and an obstetrical instrument among her belongings The U S embassy confirms the identification based on photos and records

London Nancy Guilford Bridgeport U. S

Foreign Missions in Grand Rapids Raise 3500 for Outreach

At a morning meeting of the American Board of Foreign Missions in Grand Rapids pastors and laymen contributed 3500 to fund a special agent to spur church interest. A committee from each cooperating company was named to head the forward movement, while Rev C H Thwing reported on the home department.

Grand Rapids Mich American Board of Foreign Missions W. H. Walker American Board C. H. Thwing D. D Adelbu College Cleveland

Choice for Low Priced Tenements in City

We offer several low priced tenements across the city from five to ten dollars monthly with high value. Winter rental includes steam heated rooms at a price barely above unheated rooms. T. H. Elliott advertises Central street listings. Monarch over pain promises instant relief for burns cuts sprains and stings via Electric Co. stores.

T. H. Elliott Central Street Monarch

Fight Declared Off Hawthorne Withdraws Corbett McCoy Bout

New York October 6 Corbett McCoy match canceled after Hawthorne A C Buffalo withdrew. William D Gray McCoy manager reported the decision amid boxing party reorganizations. Tom O Rourke resigned Lenox A C plans to California with Sharkey Walcott Bayard. John Considine offered 20000 purse for a Corbett McCoy fight.

New York Corbett-McCoy Wm. D. Gray McCoy David Nugent Hawthorne A. C Buffalo Tom O'Rourke Lenox A. C Corbett Gray

Kimball Wins Quarter Mile in Park Biocycle Meet

Washington reports a Park Biocycle Club race under the National Racing Cyclists Union drew a small crowd. Owen Kimball of Louisville won the great quarter mile championship while Major Taylor and Eddie Bald finished second and third. Taylor gains forty points to narrow the lead to two points behind Bald for the title.

Washington Park Biocycle Club National Racing Cyclists’ Union Owen Kimball Louisville Major Taylor Eddie Bald Bald

Futurity Stakes won by Peter the Great in Lexington

In Lexington on October 6 the Futurity stakes were claimed by Peter the Great. Charlie Herr, Limerick and Seraphin placed second, third, and fourth. Best time recorded was 2.124% in the third heat.

Lexington Peter the Great Charlie Herr Limerick Seraphin

Star Pointer Shines in Mile Time Trial at Fair Grounds

St Louis October 6 Star Pointer paced a mile at the fair grounds under heavy track conditions completing the time 2 03 and two thirds seconds under adverse circumstances. The effort is regarded as one of Pointer s best miles on a heavy track with strong showing for the day.

St. Louis Star Pointer Fair Grounds Pointer

National League results across key games

In Brooklyn Brooklyn 4 beat Boston 7. St Louis led 4 1 in game one over Cleveland and 1 1 after five innings in game two. New York 6 Baltimore 3 and Philadelphia 5 Washington 2. Louisville led Pittsburgh with an incomplete score due to darkness.

Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Cleveland New York Baltimore Philadelphia Washington Louisville Pittsburgh P. C Boston Wee Baltimore Sees Incarnative Leveland Chicago Pittsburg Washington Wees

Local notices and society ties from Middlesex County

Middlesex County notes cover W C T U meeting at Mrs Hendley with papers read and a Tremont Temple delegation chosen. Unitarian services, road contract news, a Bridgeport wedding, Atwood and Wilkins social details, and upcoming church and town events. Visitors include Tilton and Mountford. Y P S C E hosts a Friday social.

West Chelmsford Social Notes Touch on Pulpit and Travels

Reverend Sarah Dixon of Tyngsboro preached at West Chelmsford on Sunday to a large attentive audience. Miss Lulu Spalding sprained her ankle in a bicycle fall. Rev Dr Virgin and family left for New York last week. Mrs John Knowles and daughter Helen arrived home from England after a pleasant trip. Mr Knowles resumes work at Moore's Mills as Brookside plans a six month mill shutdown with a barge link to North Chelmsford for workers. Mrs Lucy Baldwin visits from Pawtucket and Mrs Marcus Winship visits Watertown. Mrs Frank Guyette suffers malaria. Mumps affect Miss Naylor the primary teacher closing her school briefly. Rumors say a Brookside-Brookside romance may lead to a wedding. A Good Templars box party at Marshall Hall on Oct 8, with out of town talent scheduled for 7:30 PM.

John H. Swett Robbins Chelmsford Robbins & Sweetser R. W. Dix J. P. Emerson Julia A. Spaulding Florence Cummings Somerville Hospital John M. Fiske New York City Unitarian The Good Templars Central Congregational Church E. C. Bartlett Lillian Santamour Lizzie Cole Ida Tilton Wm. Smith Flora E Sarah Dixon Tyngsboro Lulu Spalding Virgin New York Pilgrim Church John Knowles Helen England Knowles Moore's Mills Brookside North Chelmsford Lucy Baldwin Pawtucket R. I Mary Winship Baldwin Marcus Winship Watertown Frank Guyette Miss Naylor Marshalll’s Hall

Leominster week with relatives and local notices

Albert H. Davis visits Leominster relatives. Unclaimed letters list includes Mrs. Stella Butters and other locals. Sunday services at All Saints Unitarian Central Congregational and Baptist churches with grouped meetings and sermons. A Warren Circle sociable and music event planned. Republican caucus recount favors Martin Robbins over James P. Ramsay in Chelmsford. Robbins praised as self-made with Belfast, Maine origins and early work in Massachusetts.

Albert H. Davis Leominster Post Office Stella Butters J. E. Cook L. Drake J. K. Knowlton Abby M. Lovejoy John Mullin Chas. E. Sears Eben A. Whitney C. E. Society Central Congregational Society All Saints Church of the Living God Central Congregational C. E E. J. Robbins Warren Circle Baptist Church Martin Robbins James P. Ramsay Robbins Chelmsford Lowell Belfast Mace Tewksbury Joel Jenkins Middlesex Street

Harvest supper and entertainment planned in North Billerica

Miss Laura Forbes remains seriously ill with sister Miss Mary Forbes attending her. Mrs H W Sheldon takes a two week vacation in New York. The Baptist church Ladies Aid plans a harvest supper in the vestry Friday evening. Construction on Talbot avenue double houses advances rapidly. The X Q Z club schedules a dance at Talbot Memorial hall Saturday evening.

Laura Forbes Mary Forbes H. W. Sheldon New York Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church Talbot Avenue X. Q. Z. Club Talbot Memorial Hall

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Gen. Bacon Cetroni Memorial Fr. Cummins Calvary Cemetery Brockton Fair Chalifoux Emma Gill Nancy Foreign Missions Treasury National Biscuit Company Hawthorne Club Corbett and McCoy National League Inual Sais Grechang Beecham Middlesex County Littleton A. M. Hendley Hendley C. A. Hosmer Cloues Jennette Jacobs N. B. Conant Lizzie Stoughton Tremont Temple Coleman Unitarian Church Fred Hartwell Cash Road Leslie A. Hager Annie Belle Lyford Carlisle Festina Wilkins Frank F. Wilkins Augusta Adams Congregational Church Temple N. H Sheldon Hattie McIntyre Jaffrey George E. French Lars Anderson W. B. Chamberlin Wm. Teele Wells Congregational Cour A. C. Blaisdell Bedford Nellie V. Lowe West Chelmsford North Billerica Uncle Sam United States Spain Gately & Pearson Twas Solicitors Bildreth Building Courier the Courier-Citizen Mark Andrews & Co E. D. Steele & Co Cor. Central and Prescott Sts
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