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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1898
Page
3
Miners assert the first shot came from a train near Virden Illinois as riot incidents unfolded. Adjutant General Reese notes no militia fire and a guard’s action led to a fatal wound. Coroner’s inquest, multiple coffins, and deputy issues loom amid tense, quiet aftermath.
Five men were killed instantly and several injured when a gas explosion rocked Coaldale No 8 colliery, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation plant near here. The dead include Thomas Smith and William R. Reese, both married with large families, with other victims from Coaldale and Lansford. Rescue efforts followed as firefighters battled fire from a section that had burned for months, water being pumped to flood the mine while an explosion tore through gangways and blew workers about. Authorities say a vast influx of water and gas likely triggered the blast, as search teams continued tonight amid active flames.
Halifax October 13 Great activity in military circles as reserve men are rapidly enlisted in the 1st battalion Leinster regiment royal Canadians for two years, with a large $100 bonus for good reserve men. Over 200 have joined already and officers are pressed to recruit more from various regiments amid direct orders from the British War Department. A proposed move to Toronto was abandoned in favor of sustaining the Halifax draft for a foreign station, highlighting the regiment’s altered assignment and heightened urgency.
New York reports Howard Gould wed Viola Kathryn Clemmons at the Holland House in a simple ceremony. The couple, amid family opposition, will honeymoon aboard the Gould yacht Niagara before returning to New York. Gould faces a $5 000 000 forfeiture under his father Jay Gould’s will but retains a separate $5 000 000 nest egg.
Honest physicians agree there is one path to flesh strength and vigor through the stomach. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets supply missing digestive acids and peptones, boosting appetite, flesh, blood and nerve strength, with 50 cent per package price and mail options from Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
The Chelmsford Unitarian meeting opened with 345 lay delegates and 17 ministers attending roll call. Treasuries reported receipts of $92.19 and expenditures of $71.59, leaving a $20.60 balance, with the report filed.
Local gridiron scene features strong New England high school football with teams like the Mystery club, Big Seven, and Glenmores in Saturday matchups. Observers note players such as Bob White and Brown shaping teams, while disbanding Tigers leave gaps and teams seek to schedule games amid keen competition and demand for clean play.
Manager James McLaughlin reportedly severed his connection with the Big Seven eleven, a decision seen as a serious team mistake with impact greater than Pi ous Button’s departure from Palmer. Beachmonts and Wamesits meet at Atherton tomorrow at 3 PM. Beachmonts lineup includes Trueworthy, McFarland, Coburn, Brown, Barr, Gilmore, Hall, Whitman, Jackson, Drewett, Leighton.
After a week of effort, J. S. Hastings and R. Storey announce downtown stores will close tonight in a unified move. Clerks plan a 7:30 meeting at Knights of Columbus hall to form a permanent association, with about 100 dollars raised to cover roughly 10 dollars in incidental expenses.
Joseph Smith the police board clerk writes to Armorer Charles Carr from Old Point Comfort near Fortress Monroe about Lowell troops transported Saturday by Relief. He notes Private Carr of Company M gains strength and appetite, other Lowell men Ashworth Abbott Williamson Bagley and Carr are well but request clothing and small luxuries. Smith suggests mayor's help to secure items and mentions hospital two miles away, clean and well run.
B D O Connell a witness in Sullivan vs McManus, recounts transfer of a horse by Constable McManus to auctioneer Keyes after sale for debt payment. Plaintiff seeks difference between sale proceeds and debt. verdict for plaintiff upheld on appeal. Charles Cowley appeared for defense.
Walter E. Driscoll pleaded guilty to non support at Fall River Globe report. His wife said he did not live with her and had provided no support for some time. A Lowell probation officer noted previous arrest for drunkenness and vagrancy and he served three months at the house of correction. A Dose in Time Saves Lives. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup advertised.
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