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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1898

Page

2

Charges Against Schley Reveals Crowninshield Accusations

Washington Oct 14 Unpleasant accusations about Rear Admiral Schleys conduct in the early operations against Admiral Cervera s fleet are said to be in the appendices of Captain A D Crowninshields report, soon to be released. The account traces May 21 to May 26 actions, the Howard Harvard and Sampson dispatches, and questions of dilatoriness and supply issues as Schley pursued Cervera.

Washington Schley Cervera Crowninshield Bureau of Navigation Schrey Cienfuegos Santiago Navy Department W. 4. H. Southerland Eagle Southerland McCalla Marblehead Merrimac Harvard Key West Sampson Santiago Harbor Fetter

Dr Seaman Testifies On War Rations And Conditions

Dr Louis L Seaman major and surgeon of the 1st volunteer engineers testifies before the war investigating commission in Washington detailing ration adequacy and health conditions. He recalls Porto Rico service, cites strong medical supply, and notes no major sickness or deaths during the Porto Rico stay. He requested to affirm rather than swear and sat without standing.

Quartermaster’s Department Commissary Department Tropics Red Cross Seaman Ponce National Aid Society Gov. Beaver Snowden Porto Rico Red Cross Society General Military Hospital Connor Washington, D.C Louis L. Seaman 1St Volunteer Engineers War Investigaing Commission EB. F. Aureault New York Seamen Princeton London Berlin Paris Camp Townsend Chester

Lee's Orders: Southern Man to Lead Havana Campaign

Washington reports an order to General Francis V. Greene to report to General Lee at Jacksonville, seen as corroborating plans to send Lee back to Havana. Greene preferred Cuba duty over Manila, and the President promised Cuba service, suggesting a major Havana siege role for Greene and Lee.

Washington Francis V. Greene Lee Jacksonville Manila Cuba General Greene Havana Manla Greene

Race War Over Dining with Colored Officers in Santiago

Immune regiments from the South refuse to eat with colored officers in Santiago, Cuba, prompting Gen. Wood to seek a solution. Colored officers report denial of service at a Spanish restaurant despite U.S. law requiring service to all paying customers. The proprietor fears losing most patrons. Wood suggests converting the eatery into a club.

Santiago Cuba Wood Lawton Gen. Wood

Hawaii and the Philippines illustrated railway booklet

Send for an illustrated booklet issued by the Chicago Milwaukee and S J Paul railway direct route across the American continent to the New Trans Pacific possessions of the United States. Full of latest reliable information and valuable for reference. Can be used as a text book in school. Address Chas A Brown New England Passenger Agent Boston Mass.

Hawaii Philippines Chicago, Milwaukee & S J. Paul Trans-Pacific United States Chas. A. Brown New England Boston Mass

How Garcia Stands Amid Cuban Politics and Misinformation

Havana dispatch reports Cosme de la Torrinte denying Garcia accepted posts from Gen Lawton or other Americans and denying a US loan bid. He notes Garcia recognizes only the Cuban general in chief, questions the rebel government’s legality, and favors union of Spaniards and Cubans toward independence. Also details evacuations, casualties, and US sanitary visits in Havana.

Havana Calixto Garcia Cosme de la Torrinte Lawton Cuba Garca United States Garcia Santiago Resolute Ward Line New York Lieut Pullen Tor

Spanish Troops Shipped Reach 6617 With More Due

Havana October 14 Spanish military commissioners gave American officials the count of troops sent to Spain totaling 6617 so far. The Montserrat Miguel Gallart transports will add about 2200 more as the garrisons of Gibara Holguin and other divisions prepare to depart aboard ships.

Havana Spain Montserrat Miguel Gallart Gibara Holguin

Prevent Croup with Chamberlain Cough Remedy, Nickleville Ad

J M Nickle of Nickle Bros in Nickleville Pa says the remedy prevents croup attacks in two children and is a household necessity. The ad notes heavy local sales and lists Ellingwood Co as retailer at Mer rimmack Central and Middle sex Central streets. Hood's Pills also advertised for various ailments.

Chamberlain J M. Nickle Nickle Bros Nickleville Ellingwood & Co Merrimack Central Middlesex Central Streets

Warrant Out Against Managers of Virden Coal Company

Warrant sworn by union miner Virgil Bishop charges Chicago Virden Coal company managers Lukens Loucks Yorke and others with murder following a miners meeting discussing Wednesday’s fight. Inquest at stockade continued as officials debate seizure and railway tensions escalate in Virden Illinois and Springfield.

Virden Ill Virgil Bishop Chicago Virden Coal Company Messrs Lukens Loucks Yorke Bishop Roberts Fred W. Lukens T. C Chicago and Alton Railroad Dr. Peterson Thiel Detective Agency North Gate J. A. Debarrow East St. Louis Baule Chicago Til Altgeld Tanner Chicago and Alton Solicitor Brown Springfield

Without Bail Hagan Held on Murder Charge in Russell Case

Arthur Hagan was arraigned in the superior criminal court on the murder charge in the Charles Russell killing and remanded without bail. He requested counsel, suggesting Florence F Sullivan. Sixteen witnesses attended, including the beat policeman who followed up the shooting. Some will be bond- or recognizance-released as the case proceeds.

Boston Arthur Hagan Charles Russell Stevens Superior Criminal Court Florence F. Sullivan Hagan

Weather Forces Cancellations and Doubleheader Scores

In Pittsburg the Chicago Pittsburg contest and in New York the New York Washington New York game were called due to rain. At Louisville the first game ended Louisville 14 Cleveland 2 and the second Cleveland 6 Louisville 4, called after the seventh inning due to darkness.

Pittsburg Chicago

Hunchback Miller Hanged for Murder in San Quentin

San Quentin Cal Oct 14 John Miller the hunchback was hanged today for the killing of James Childs of San Francisco in November 1896. Miller pursued and attempted to shoot Mrs Nellie Ryan after she rejected him. Childs came to her aid and was shot dead.

San Quentin Cal John Miller Miller James Childs San Francisco Nellie Ryan Childs

To Let: City and suburban houses and tenements for rent

Listings offer multiple properties on Broadway and nearby streets with 3 to 9 rooms, various rents from 6 to 16 dollars. Properties include Belvidere tenements, Centralville units, Queen and Hildreth streets, and a 7 room 18th street cottage. Apply to T. H. Elliott at 64 Central Street.

Broadway Marshall Street Belvidere Centralville Queen Street Hildreth Street 18Th Street Central Street T. H. Elliott

Ad Reader Note: Seen Your Courier Advert

Message to advertisers: you will be informed that your ad appeared in the Courier. This notice confirms exposure and invites continued or expanded placements with the paper.

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