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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1898
Page
1
A lighthearted, phonetic spoof from the Cleveland Plain Dealer mocks Chinese phrases and fashion. The verses poke at supposed fashion trends like gelly coats and long fleather while imagining a character named Kwang-Su.
The text mocks the Spanish proposal to assume Cuban debt and notes various political and social quips. It mentions Ted the jockey, Van Wyck sentiment in New York, Dooley’s friend Garshey, Miss Hoyt as a boss golfer, and humorous remarks about long distance calling. It also notes Chicago’s five day peace jubilee and Boston’s municipal band moving to the Music Hall for popular entertainment.
A newspaper owner tests a young man seeking his daughter. The suitor declares a six week wakeful devotion and begs entry to certify the paper’s circulation. The father contemplates the match and signals cautious acceptance of the aspiring talent.
A collage of vintage quips from Boston Transcript Puck and Life jokes. Dialogues range from flirtatious mischief to political scheming and light chaff about clothing, golf, and a donkey joke. Notable lines include a playful lovers quarrel and a mock conspiracy over ballot-boxes.
The Dewey and First Regiment arches collapsed from the high wind in Chicago as preparations for the Peace Jubilee proceed. Mayor Harrison will lead twelve thousand wheelmen tonight adorned with Japanese lanterns. President McKinley is slated to review the parade.
A British ship named Blengfell loaded with naphtha from New York for London was destroyed by a sudden morning fire off Margate England. Nine crew members including the captain and pilot perished as there was no time to lower the boats.
London report states Dr Nancy Guilford of Bridgeport Conn the midwife arrested for murder in the second degree in connection with Emma Gill’s death was remanded a week to jail by Bew Street court pending arrival of the papers in the case.
Rev Dr Alexander Blackburn resigns after six years as pastor of Cambridgeport First Baptist Church to accept a call at the First Baptist Church of Portland Oregon. The Cambridge church schedules a vote on his departure. salary noted at 3600 annually. Blackburn is a Civil War veteran and former G A R chaplain.
In Lowell a Civil War veteran Patrick McManus, recently back from the Soldiers' Home in Grand Rapids Michigan, faced a drunkenness charge and the judge imposed a one dollar fine. McManus pleaded for mercy stating he had no money. Private Henry Poole of Company M Ninth Regiment attended the proceeding.
The docket records show Poole paid a fine for the veteran, McManus and Poole exchanged veteran salutations, and 28 other drunks were processed. Sentences ranged from fines of $1 to $10, with several sent to state farm, workhouse, or jail. Notable cases include E Brousseau and others to Bridgewater farm, Hannah Daley to one month workhouse, and $50 penalties for Claude and Joseph Vassilon for illegal liquor.
In Superior Court Judge Lilley continued the case of Hannah Sullivan versus Joseph Marin over injuries from an elevator at Marin's Merimack Street business. Evidence closed, jury recess granted, defense counsel Pratt sought a ruling on plaintiff’s care. Judge left verdict to jury after further argument by Pratt and Hogan for the plaintiff.
County commissioners met for their regular monthly session but adjourned with no business. The grand jury met in the forenoon and was sent out by Judge Lilley, now in session. Registrar’s office to close Saturdays at 1 o’clock, instead of 2.
Martin Flaherty of Lowell issues a world 126 to 130 pound challenge to meet any man in that range. Tommy White of Chicago preferred. Flaherty’s manager Charles J. Harvey argues White lacks 126 pound championship rights, citing Flaherty’s wins over Danny McBride and Larry Burns, a decision over Frank Erne, and draws with Spike Sullivan and Jack Downey. White must meet Flaherty before any 126 pound title is settled.
Edward J Henley a renowned American stage actor died at Lake Placid New Jersey on Sunday afternoon from consumption of the throat He had suffered for nearly two years and after a visit to England was advised to seek relief in the Adirondacks His wife Helen l er tram an opera singer formerly with the Bostonians is in New York Hotel Imperial and became ill upon hearing the news
Deaths list two men Dennis H Kelly and Dennis Devine and Henry A Brown with ages and addresses. A funeral service for Brown is set at Edson cemetery chapel on Wednesday at 1 p m. The eee nee J P Maxfield circle No 9 Ladies of the G A R will meet at Post 185 hall tomorrow night with its first supper and entertainment of the season.
The piece urges careful health guarding during the season of changing weather. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as ideal Fall Medicine to keep blood pure, ward off malaria, improve appetite, and support healthy sleep and overall tone through autumn.
Ward 8 politics center on a Richardson house meeting alleged to plan as a slate including Arthur W. Lang for overseer of the poor and C. W. Taylor for school board. Lang denies seeking office, pledges support for Watson and the ticket, and defends Republican loyalty amid claims of ward control by a long‑standing clique.
Since 1884 the fourth Sabbath in October is Prison Sunday and churches urge crime and criminals be addressed. The Massachusetts Prison association calls for a general observance as over 100,000 annual Massachusetts arrests demand more thought, aid, and funds from church, community, and state. Worcester papers praise J E Conant Co for the Worcester Musical Festival ticket sale, totaling over 6300 dollars.
Lowell announces a winter term with two high schools a drawing and art program and eleven elementary evening schools. Courses cover arithmetic English grammar literature rhetoric geometry French German chemistry civics penmanship bookkeeping stenography and architectural drawing. Schools are free with well heated rooms and promise broad access to self respecting youth.
Judge Pickman will hold special naturalization sessions in the police court on Tuesday and Wednesday October 18 and 19. Sessions run from 9 to 12 80 a m and 2 to 4 p m.
Mayor Bennett Capt Mitten and Arthur Salmon held a city hall talk on returning the bodies of Sergt Ralph B Walker and Pte Joseph L Wallace of Company M buried at Santiago. They plan to ask the Governor in Boston. Mrs Esther A Walker earlier petitioned the War Department for steps to bring her son home. Private Brennan Poole of Company M is ill at St Johns hospital. Mark Bentley, Sixth Regiment, ill with rheumatism but improving at East Merrimack Street with his family. Applications for discharge by Robert Park and John A McCormick of Battery G Seventh U S Artillery at Fort Warren.
The Free church marked 12 years with Rev. Wright as minister. The church was decorated by James Wright and Mrs Mason, with special music from Mrs Nillpartrick and the choir. In the evening tea for the Wrights was hosted by church ladies in the vestry, and Mr. Davis presented a testimonial to the minister.
The funeral for Aaron P. Howe known as the apple man was held Saturday afternoon at his Elliott street home. Mourners included George A. Capron E P Hoole Samuel Smith and Dr J F Burdick. Rev Ss T Ford led services and interment was in Edson cemetery with Dr Fesler in charge of arrangements.
Patrick F. Cunningham shows unusual rallying power and better condition at St Johns Hospital. Doctors express more hopeful prognosis as patient, advanced in years, responds to treatment.
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