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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1898
Page
4
The Counter Citizen Company promotes the Courier Citizen as the oldest and best daily in Middlesex County established in 1826 and 1845. It publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from Merrimack Street Lowell with a carrier delivery rate of 12 cents a week or 50 cents a month.
Middlesex Street Station notes service between Lowell and Boston on the Boston and Maine Railroad. Trains operate with regular schedules and frequent departures from Middlesex Street Station, reflecting regional commuter travel patterns.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes Spain must exit Porto Rico by the 18th and Cuba by December 1, or the U.S. president will be informed. The item reflects on foreign policy timing amid broader political squibs and local commentary. The column also mocks a potential political move in New York and remarks on an Indian fight inquiry, a proposed Haiti loan, a Pelham Sing event, and Reverend Berle’s claims about Josiah Quincy versus Henry Cabot Lodge.
A wartime inquiry official says the panel must determine if soldiers suffered and whether such suffering was avoidable. A Washington correspondent hints at possible condemnation of the Secretary of War, suggesting the commission’s integrity may be in question if the insinuations are proven. The sequence focuses on existence of suffering first, then avoidability.
The piece argues excess suffering in war could be linked to field sanitation ignorance from enlisted to general ranks. It rejects blame on any single bureau and urges a truth-seeking commission not to whitewash. It contrasts reactionary critics with the public’s demand for the whole truth.
The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church acts quickly to replace the late Dr. Hall. Rev Dr Alexander Connell, a 31 year old Scotch preacher, is reported as agreed upon by church officers and has been messaged. Another report suggests Rev J S McIntosh of Philadelphia may be a likely choice after his tribute to Dr Hall.
A Paris report says Spain may resume war over the Philippines rather than yield. Chicago News notes the possibility of a prolonged struggle to recover territories from natives. Springfield Union warns against rapid Americanization of Santiago by a streetcar syndicate. Alfred Williams dies on the scaffold as the state denies rehearing, with many doubting his guilt. Lawrence Democratic ratification reports imply Bruce was not nominated for governor or to speak.
A column blends autumnal reflections with vivid countryside scenes from Tyngsboro and Medford, then shifts to a rich slate of theater reviews. The piece praises scenic beauty, weather shifts, and the charm of village life while detailing performances at Music Hall and the Lowell Opera House, including Sweet Inniscarra, The Arkansas Traveller, and The Heart of Maryland with star turns and notable casts.
Amusements notes describe the Rice production The Ballet Girl staged last night at the Opera House. Patrons familiar with the company would recognize the familiar quality of Ever Enterprising shows as the performance, praised for its polish and engaging presentation, drew a steady crowd.
Dk C W Hidden located at 14 Purchase Street Newburyport Mass describes successful treatment for nervous diseases stomach disorders paralysis rheumatism and eye and ear troubles. Claims cure for liquor and morphine habits and invites correspondence by mail.
A mass meeting of clerks both women and men will be held in Knights of Columbus hall Associate building on Tuesday evening at 7:30 sharp. The meeting promises business of the greatest importance and urges attendance and cooperation.
An auction of household furniture will be held on Wednesday October 12 at 2 PM at premises 36 and 37 Massachusetts Corporation. The sale includes chamber sets bedding tables chairs and table ware.
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