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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1898

Page

2

McKinley Jubilee Parade in Chicago Crowds Surge

Chicago Oct 19 thousands cheered as President McKinley General Miles and General Shafter passed the reviewing stand. A perilous crush formed in Jackson Boulevard before the Union League Club as marines and soldiers tried to hold back the throng. The president spoke from the stand praising national patriotism then attended a grand peace banquet at the Auditorium with leaders, officials, and dignitaries.

Chicago Jackson Boulevard Union League Club McKinley General Miles General Shafter Chicago Hussars Grand Army Confederate Veterans Congress Street Michigan Avenue Union League Club House Clark McKinsey Alexander H. Revell Gov. Tanner Harrison Eas Truax Mrarch Clan-Na-Gael Guards Fort Sheridan Fitzsimmons Illinois National Guard Illinois Seventh Infantry Club Revell Captain McWilliams United States Franklin MacVeagh Franklin MacVeagh, the Presiding Officer, Announced the Approach of Mr. McKinley Ha‘l Frank Crane Mr. McKinley McVeagh Sec. Gage Sec. Wilson Sec Buss Archbishop Ireland Clark Howell Gen. Miles Stevenson Admiral Brown Emory Speer Gen. Shafter Samuel Gompers Angell Michigan University Northup University of Minnesota

McKinley Plans New York and New Jersey Tour

Washington reports President McKinley will tour New York and New Jersey, postponing return to Washington. He may attend a Home Market Club dinner in Boston and visit Philadelphia for a jubilee, then see Vice President Hobart in Paterson and dine with Secretary Bliss at the Union League club in New York City.

Washington McKinley New York New Jersey Chicago Washington, D. C Boston Home Market Club Long Philadelphia Hobart Paterson N. J Bliss New York City Union League Club

Schley Takes Command at Naval Station Puerto Rico

Washington reports Admiral Schley is placed in command of the San Juan de Porto Rico naval station by Navy Department orders. He asks to keep two or three civilian staff, granted. The department plans to send officers to relieve him soon and establish a permanent southern strategic post.

Washington Admiral Schley Navy

Change in Porto Rico postal office at San Juan

Washington reports the San Juan post office was handed to U S authorities as Spain ceded control. Van Rigting of Lockport NY will supervise temporarily. Spaniards warned contractors on passenger lines serving San Juan Ponce and Mayaguez that pay would cease after yesterday.

Washington Post Office Department San Juan van Rigting Lockport, YY Ponce Mayazuez

Bryan refuses indulgence tale clears war dept

Washington October 19 The War Department today stated that Colonel William J Bryan Third Nebraska has asked no indulgence of the War Department and none has been refused He is kept with his regiment and there is no foundation to reports to the contrary The secretary of war declined further comments

Washington War Department Secretary of War Wm. J. Bryan Nebraska

Long Seeks Sailor Increase for Navy

Secretary Long likely to ask Congress to raise navy enlistment from 12 500 to about 20 000. Commander Hawley in charge of enlisted service prepared figures showing the navy cannot operate with fewer than about 20 000 men as a minimum.

Long Washington Secretary Long Congress Naval Establishment Hawley

Gen Brooke Congratulated on Puerto Rico mission

Washington dispatch reports a cablegram sent to Gen Brooke at San Juan Porto Rico conveying sincere congratulations from William McKinley and associates of the commission. The message notes personal esteem and unity of purpose in the mission's aims.

Gen. Brooke Washington San Juan Porto Rico Commission WM. McKinle

Railroad Cave-In Blocks Line From Harriman to Chattaoga

Tunnel No 27 on the Cincinnati Southern at Harriman Tennessee caved in for the second time in a week. The extensive collapse blocks trains and service to Chattanooga via Knoxville while repairs proceed.

Harriman Tenn Cincinnati Southern Chattanooga Knoxville

Johann Hoff Malt Extract Promises Recovery

The advertisement claims Johann Hoff’s Malt Extract restores strength when run down and impaired sleep. It asserts immediate benefits including restored appetite, sound sleep, and a body ready for daily life.

Johann Hoff

Genuine Johann Folls Malt Extract Endorsed by Prof Hayes Agnew

Advertises the Genuine Johann Hoff s Malt Extract praising its strength gained from use. Cites late Prof D Hayes Agnew urging readers to consume a generous half tumbler full at meals. Ends with a call to ask for Genuine Johann Heif s Refuse Substitutes.

Prof D.hayes Agnew Johann Hoff Johann Heif

Dr Frye censures hospital methods in Jacksonville

Dr Frye of the Third Division hospital denounces hospital practices during the war commission sessions in Jacksonville. He cites bed linen shortages typhoid fever among young troops and poor supervision. He ridicules the hospital corps and contract surgeons and condemns Montauk reports as biased.

Jacksonville Fla Frye Third Division Major Frye Montauk Port

Doancke Brings $2 Million Gold Dust to Seattle

The steamer Doancke arriving from St Michaels carries 590 passengers and gold dust valued at about two million dollars. Canadian Bank of Commerce holds 600000 and Bank of British North America 750000 in the haul with the remainder held by other interests.

Klondike Seattle Wash Doancke St. Michaels Canadian Bank of Commerce Bank of British North America

How to Prevent Croup Household Remedy Testimony

J M Nickle of Nickle Bros in Nickleville Pa reports two children prone to croup have attacks prevented by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The remedy is a county necessity and sells more than all other cough medicines. Sold by Ellingwood Co in Nickleville at Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central.

Chamberlain J. M. Nickle Nickle Bros Nickleville

Cast a Few Bears the The Kind tar iatens Bought Signature

A fragmentary OCR item notes a purchase or transfer involving bears and a signature. Names, places, and dates are unreadable, but the entry appears to record a sale or receipt with a signature line. The exact parties and context remain unclear from the legible text.

Dewey Punishes Filipinos After Naval Encounter

London dispatch reports Captain Amon received Manila despatch detailing an American naval engagement with rebels after Admiral Dewey ordered the rebel flag removed. Despatch notes losses on both sides and captures of rebel ships by the Americans.

London Madrid the Times Amon Manila Dewey

Mariposa brings news from soldiers and officials

The steamer Mariposa arrived with dispatches from Honolulu dated October 12. Private James M. Wail of Company C Hirst New York is paralyzed from head to foot after a shallow-water dive. The Honolulu report notes 120 patients in the general hospital with malaria and rheumatism common among northern latitudes. Justice Frear departs for Washington with government documents as Captain Tanner seeks bids for waterfront works.

San Francisco Mariposa Australia Honolulu Associated Press James M. Wail Company C Hirst New York General Hospital Military Hospital Tanner Public Works Office United States W. F. Frear Washington Congress

Hosiery Plant Shuts Down in Laconia

Laconia New Hampshire October 19 Hodgson and Holt Mfg Co halted carding spinning and knitting. This week workers finish on hand goods before a shutdown next Saturday for an indefinite period.

Laconia N. H Hodgson and Holt Mfg. Co

Wealthy Mexican Found Dead in Central Park

The body found yesterday in Central Park was identified at the morgue as Faustino Mendoza, 26, a wealthy Mexican sugar planter. Mendoza had been in New York ten days, stayed at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and carried a large sum of money. Francis R. Warley of 180 Broadway identified him, suggesting foul play.

Central Park New York Robert G. Weir Faustino Mendoza Mexico Francis R. Warley Broadway Mendoza Fifth Avenue Warley

Overcoat and Suit Sale Prices Hit Low Point

Advertises wide discounts on all wool overcoats and suits with many styles and price cuts. Highlights $8.98 overcoats, $5.87 Kersey coats, $4.39 suits, and several items under typical market prices. Notes heavy fleece underwear, wool pants, hats, and gloves at deep bargains across multiple fabrics.

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Miles Shafter Spain Abraham Lincoln Senate of the Army Legislature Adlai Stevenson Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage Schley Porto Rico Postal Service Col Bryan Bema Johann Folls The Courier Greene Temple Place Mass Dow Mark Andrews & CO E. D. Steele & Co
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