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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1898
Page
3
President McKinley spoke at the Trans Mississippi Exposition Grounds in Omaha Neb addressing a large crowd. He praised American progress, warned against aggression, and described war mobilization beginning April 25 while praising navy and army efforts and unity after civil strife.
Washington reports briefers refute revived chatter that Senator McMillan will resign to become ambassador to England. They argue he has no wish to quit and note that his Canadian birth would complicate a home country posting. The editors add the likelihood hinges on presidential choices.
Washington reports Gen Graham detailing Camp Alger health issues from May to September. He cites crowded tents, bathing shortages, dietary deviations, and inexperienced medical staff, noting adequate supplies but logistical flaws and wagons needed for transport. He praises divisional hospitals and Camp Meade as ideal, blame weather for perfecting conditions.
Sergeant Thomas C. Boone of Springfield says he was the only other man aboard the war balloon ascent near Santiago on July 1 besides Col Drew and Lieut Col Maxfield. He says reports of other claimants are false and threatens libel suits against newspapers that call him an imposter.
Cardinal Gibbons in Washington reports Rome has appointed Archbishop Chapelle of New Orleans as apostolic delegate to Cuba while he keeps his post in New Orleans. Chapelle, who is in Rome, will undertake a special mission.
Canton Ohio October 12 Mrs George is bound over for the next grand jury after a preliminary hearing in the Saxton murder case. The justice of the peace found sufficient circumstantial evidence to justify continued investigation in the higher courts. She remains held on first degree murder charges and cannot be admitted to bail.
The text discusses health issues from late meals, claiming digestion suffers and sleeplessness follow. It recommends Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as a remedy to aid digestion and promote sound sleep. The language reflects a historical patent medicine advertisement style.
The notice enjoins taking Johann Hoff's Malt Extract with every meal especially by the weak and children who cannot digest solid food. It claims tonic vigor, usefulness in chronic diseases, and warns to beware of imitations and to take only the genuine product. Johann Hoff markets: New York, Berlin, Paris.
Washington closes the season with a 10 to 1 victory over Boston as Killen struggles for the Bostons. Reitz Lowe Gettman lead Washington with 10 runs allowed, 11 baserunners, and a homer off Gettman, while Klobedanz is hit hard. Other leagues see Cincinnati and Pittsburg split, and college games feature Princeton, Harvard, Penn, and Wesleyan routing opponents.
In Montpelier Vermont on October 12 Senator Partridge introduced a resolution urging Congress to restore the rank of admiral and grant the title to Rear Admiral George Dewey in recognition of his Manila victory. Thirteen House bills and three Senate measures followed includes a Norwich University board of visitors and 2400 dollar quarterly support.
In St Albans Vermont on October 12 meetings of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society resumed with reports from recording secretary Mrs Annie W Phinney home secretary Miss Clemnetina Butler and corresponding secretary Mrs Lucy A Alderman read and accepted. Nominations announced for president Mrs Wagner Allston Mass first vice president Miss Hodgins Auburndale Mass corresponding secretary Miss Alderman Hyde Park Mass recording secretary Mrs Phinney Cambridge Mass home secretary Mrs Butler St Albans VI president of church work Mrs Harrizon Worcester Mass. Treasurer’s report showed disbursements of 37227 and a balance on hand October 1 of 717.
A Walker Minnesota special reports that the Bear Island Pillager Indians will surrender and war is averted. Three peace commissioners Fr Aloysius Romanitz Gus Beaulieu and Chief Gay-Gwa-Che-Way-Bimung returned from the hostile camp at four this morning. Terms remain to be arranged before hostiles move to the agency.
In Boston on October 12, Samuel J. Barrows secured renomination to Congress on the 48th ballot after bitter two sessions. Delegates from Boston Quincy Milton split among Barrows and rivals including H. H. Atwood and W. W. Towle. Final tally Barrows 60, Atwood 23, M. C. Page 25, Towle 4, Bradey 4.
The 10th annual conference of Y M C A ladies auxiliaries for Massachusetts and Rhode Island opened in Fitchburg with 160 delegates. Mrs E Green of Clinton led a opening prayer as Mrs M E Cully welcomed. officers were elected including Hastings as president and Odgood as vice president. Rev F W Tompkins of Providence and Mrs G W Breed of Lynn spoke.
The colored citizens of Boston plan a formal reception for Company L 6th Massachusetts volunteers on their return from Porto Rico next week. Mayor Quincy Gov Wolcott and other prominent figures will attend. A provisional company 10 and Ladies Auxiliary committee organize the event with Mrs Lewis and others. The Robert G Shaw Veteran association will escort the unit on arrival.
Fitchburg Oct 12 The 3d Worcester Republican convention settled a four way race among Mayor Rockwell H A Goodrich S S Gleason and E F Blodgett. After six ballots Gleason led near nomination and on the nth ballot Gleason won with 28 votes. J A Dickerman of Ashburnham chosen to state central committee.
Hon. John M. Forbes longtime chairman of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy board of directors died at his Milton home after months of illness. He had recently returned from Naushon near Woods Hole where pneumonia gradually developed with family sensing the end near. Dr. C Ellery Stedman of Dorchester attended him.
A Nickleville Pa merchant firm testimonial cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as preventing croup attacks in two children. The letter claims it is a county household necessity and notes it outsells other cough medicines combined. Local sales outlets Ellingwood Co. at two street corners stock the remedy.
A jury yesterday returned verdicts in the final of five lawsuits brought by Dr. Herbert Jefferson and others against George F. Richardson and associates. The trials spanned 13 days, with four verdicts for the defense and one for damages, including a $1000 award in a damages case and a slander verdict for Frances Fitch that favored the defendant. A later telegram from the Travelers' Protective Association clarifies no authorized Eastern solicitor exists for subscriptions or interchanges.
A middle aged man claiming to represent the Commercial Travelers Protective association sought subscriptions to back a 5000-mile book at two cents and to extend baggage limits. J W Flanders listened, noting firms support the plan but made aid contingent on the scheme’s success.
Reports indicate bogus checks bearing the name of restaurant keeper Frank E Putnam were honored by Haverhill banks. Two checks for 9 dollars and 8 dollars were made out to Thos Taylor and altered with a revenue stamp, while Putnam lists no acquaintance with Taylor. An unrelated notice says the second boiler will undergo a destructible test at the Land and Buildings yard off Broadway on Saturday Oct 15 at 2 pm, with officials from the notation and report commission present.
A printed card from G C Brock & Co and associates offers refunds on a fifty cent bottle if it fails to cure a cold or cough and a twenty five cent bottle with a no pay guarantee. Signatories include Geo C Osgood M D Ellingwood Co and F H Butler Co of Middlesex reference.
A brief notice highlights CA Stor ie A Beata as the enduring figure in local affairs with a signature trait praised by neighbors and associates. The item underscores consistent public presence and trusted community ties across recent months.
Middlesex County notes report Councillor Elisha Shaw, confined to his home for a week, is better. Harry Wright has headed to Texas to work as a ranchman. Edward Grady, formerly of North Chelmsford, visited his old home on Monday.
Boston police arrested George W. Tuohey a 33 year old sporting writer at 103 Vernon street on a warrant for embezzling 300 dollars from John F P Reagan of Hast Pepperell. Reagan paid Tuohey 200 as a side stake for a September 3 race between Thomas Milon and Florane Donahue with Matthew Clark backing Donahue. Tuohey allegedly misrepresented the stake and returned Clark's money while giving Reagan a worthless check.
The Warren Circle Baptist church held its first season sociable with a hearty supper and graphophone music led by Ervin Ey Smith. The Congregational ladies hosted a social with a singing chorus, recitations, and ices after. Elizabeth Ashworth accompanied and Sidney Dupee announced. William Clinton, the fish dealer, injured his feet falling from a ladder while apple picking and will be sidelined for days.
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