15 Oct 1898
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1898
Page
1
In Paree the bustling life yields constant uproar while President McKinley contemplates a Washington return for rest. The Emperor of China clings to existence as a metaphorical chase persists. A warning about a gun and knife ending a disappointed lover surfaces, and Tufts College celebrates a $100,000 bequest amid remarks on punctuality and time.
A collage of varied figures notes San Francisco youth without schooling, Paris meat consumption, ancient Alexandria library size, an enormous Wisconson monolith cut from sandstone, salmon catches at Berwick and Yarrow, a New York grocer using autos for deliveries, and Chauncey M. Depew’s Chicago banquet speech followed by a rapid cross-country train run.
A humorous reminiscence from Ben W a Revolutionary War veteran describes a battle scene where he claims his pockets held powder bullets and a seven foot gun. He jokes that General Washington urged him to stop firing and accepted the nickname George. Also notes Miss Anna Lucas visiting Mme Grégoire’s venue.
A brief notice mentions the designation of the United States designated repository and references The Traders and J. Glidden in a presidential context. The exact roles or actions are unclear from the fragment.
London and Falmouth dispatches report the Mohegan wreck off the Lizard with 68 lives lost and 106 rescued. The ship struck during a gale, sank in 20 minutes as boats were launched. Crew praised for calm, passengers dining when impact occurred, many survivors spent hours in icy seas.
Paris October 15 anti revisionists deem reports of a military plot against the government a pure invention. They say French generals promise absolute obedience to the government and classify the affair as a conspiracy without conspirators. Despite this, papers insist on the accuracy of their information.
London report says L. Z. Leiter of Chicago will gift Lord Curzon a new London home to mark satisfaction with Lady Curzon, the first American Vicereine of India, as diplomatic presence intensifies in the capital. Troops for Manila depart on Valencia. The third battalion of the Washington regiment and part of California heavy artillery head to Manila on Monday.
Malone NY October 15 reports that the equinoctial storm from the past two days has strengthened into a heavy new storm across the Adirondack region.
Five carloads of brown powder have been shipped to Manila from the powder works in Santa Cruz.
Boston Oct 14 The Massachusetts board of cattle commissioners faced a tiny annual appropriation forcing most work to be abandoned last April and clerical help cut. With 20 000 spent and only enough for one clerk the board chose to serve at its own expense rather than resign or hand duties to the Governor. No office rent is paid as offices are in the State owned Commonwealth building. expenses are for car fares and board.
Bradstreets notes cooler weather lifting distributive trade tone across markets with better demand for agricultural products and cereals abroad. Western dry goods, clothing, shoes show activity while southern quarantine eases. Wheat and cereals firm due to strong foreign demand. Cuba, Manila shipments rise. new steamship links to Honolulu and Australia. Bank clearings down 5 percent from last week but up 6 percent year over year.
Charleston reports fever sweeping Sullivan's Island with 400 men confined to quarters as rainwater stagnation fuels typhoid and malaria. Col Rawles notes most garrisoned men ill and warns mortality may rise if conditions do not improve.
Col Rawles notes barracks were cramped with eighty men in a temporary building and a large cistern recently installed to drain water. Lt Col Hall says few sickness reports exist, winter tents under construction to provide floored shelters for about 500 troops across two artillery batteries and two infantry companies on Sullivan's Island.
Charles T. Ralston once editor of the Hoosac Valley News and former private secretary to ex Mayor Houghton is a fugitive accused of forging the signatures of Houghton and F E Swift on a 1860 promissory note. He presented the note at Hoosac bank but failed to obtain funds, prompting police to pursue him after suspicious conduct. He vanished from North Adams and was last heard from in Troy, New York, where authorities could not locate him.
Three day revival at Chelmsford Centre Baptist Church October 20 to 22 led by Evangelist Pratt and Gospel Singer Birkholz. Pratt, noted Bible student, spoke last August. Birkholz contributed choruses at Moody’s Carnegie Hall programs. Each day includes forenoon prayer, Bible reading, and evening gospel service to reach surrounding towns.
Chicago fire chief Sweenie directing crews at the Donkey building on Dearborn street fell into a manhole and was severely injured. Building engineer John Meldrum was killed and two other workers were scalded by escaping steam as flames caused only minor damage to the structure.
Superintendent Tilton earns praise for Rogers Fort Hill park improvements, all designed and supervised by him. An observer notes the work shows more value for the money spent than the grounds have in 14 years, highlighting his personal oversight and design.
A vintage advertisement claims fall medicine is as important as spring and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify blood, improve digestion, and strengthen organs. It pledges relief from malaria, fevers, scrofula, salt rheum, boils, pimples, dyspepsia, catarrh, rheumatism, and nervous tension with Hod's Pills offered at 25 cents and a six for five dollar deal.
A meeting in Richardson house room 14 drew Arthur W. Lang allies with about 14 supporters to seize ward 8 influence. They elected William Potter chair and a secretary named Jones, voted Lang for overseer of the poor and Dr. C W Taylor for school committee to balance local rivals, and endorsed James McDowell for common council. A secrecy pledge followed as adjournment set for a week.
Registrars added 45 names to voting lists Friday despite rain deterring some voters. Ward by ward tallies show Ward 1 leading with numerous addresses on Lakeview and Middlesex arteries, followed by Wards 2 through 9 listing residents such as Searle, Reilly, Sullivan, ONeill, Leith, Campbell, Thorne, Lettell and others across Merrimack, Middlesex and Broadway corridors.
The sixth councillor Republican convention met in Esther hall Malden yesterday at 11 AM. S Herbert Howe Marlboro was nominated by acclamation after A E Bliss Malden served as temporary chairman. Samuel H Thompson was chosen secretary and James Pierce Malden moved to make the organization permanent.
Senator Joshua B. Holden of ward 11 in Boston announced his bid for the Republican councilor nomination in the 4th district. The race shapes as a fight among Democrats with Charles I. Quirk favored by the machine, while J. J. McNamara may run as an independent if Quirk secures the nomination. Republicans see a strong chance if Holden is nominated. convention set for Wednesday Oct. 19 in Boston.
Councilman Beaulieu pressed Mayor Bennett at City Hall to learn when the Aiken street bridge would reopen for team travel as paving delays persist. Supt. Cheney hinted a temporary trestle could help, but asphalt work nears completion in twelve days, with planks to cover the bridge once laid. Evening schools reopen Monday, straining the school supply department under Thornton after Williams’s long tenure as Truant Commissioner.
Women linked to the Rhode Island table of the colonial festival plan a festival at Associate hall near Thanksgiving with tables a concert and dancing. Charles L. Marren leads the men's auxiliary as organizer. St Paul’s M E Sunday school presents a harvest concert Sunday at 6 30 with special music and a fine programme.
At Merrimack street station a drunken pair of garrison soldiers try to board a moving train. One man saves his companion and his own hat falls into the canal. The hat is recovered as the man is pulled to safety by Officer Gregg and bystanders.
Boston based savings banks are liquidating holdings in national banks with Kidder Peabody & Co representing a syndicate. Five banks have already transferred, with a January bank day completion anticipated. Lowell institutions Central and City Institution for Savings are among those selling while remaining operational locally.
At 1 o clock this afternoon physicians at St. John's hospital announced no change in the condition of Patrick F. Cunningham victim of Thursday's fire. Prospects for recovery are very slight though Cunningham has remained conscious most of the time and fully aware of his condition. Major Philip Reade is the registrar general of the Society of the Army of Santiago now forming.
Ladies Wannish Shoesy made by men’s shoemakers become fashion in large cities and in Lowell. Our store offers heavy soles and extension tops with Coltskin, Dongola, French Calf Enamel, Brown Laurel Calf uppers, mostly laced boots, some extra high and calf-lined, ideal storm boot. prices range from.
A compact ad notes Laureate Broos, The Ladies' Latest, in a modified manly shape of boots. Made in Coltskin Dongola and French Calf, they cost $3.50 and are described as fitting the arch of the foot unlike other styles.
Cadet Boots in Dongola laced and button West military heel and toe praised for natty look and fit. popular with all widths and sizes sold at three dollars.
Wade advertises custom footwear to fit problematic feet. It promises shoes built to support weak ankles and insteps. Customers are invited to bring their feet for made to measure comfort and alignment.
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