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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1898

Page

5

America to Be a World Power Says Benjamin Kidd

Benjamin Kidd of London spoke to Middlesex Women's club on America’s new departure and the nation’s destiny. He argued the tropics demand fair native development, warned against colonies, urged a permanent civil service and higher salaries, and cautioned America on entangling alliances as it becomes a leading world power.

Benjamin Kidd London Middlesex Women's Club Kidd Solon Stevens America England Spain North American Mississippi Louisiana Florida South Pacific Seaboard Mexico Tropics Cuba Philippines British West Indies Liberal Party India West Indian Islands Egypt Great Britain Rees United States Washington Atlantic Seaboard France Russia Raen

Building Up With Johann Hoff's Malt Extract

An advertisement touts Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as a nutritive tonic that aids digestion and weight gain. A Dr H B Buterbaugh claims a patient increased from 95 to 145 pounds after six weeks of use. It urges getting the genuine product and avoiding substitutes.

Johann Hoff H. B. Buterbaugh Indiana

Home Sociable At Westminster Church At Deane Home

The Westminster Presbyterian church young people held a sociable at the home of Mrs Henry Deane and Alfred Deane 99 Orleans Street. About 76 youths attended and were welcomed by the hosts. The program included songs by J W Leach and a reading by Miss Jeanie Hall.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Henry Alfred Deane Orleans J. W. Leach Jeanie Hall

Up the Yukon in a Trade Mission on the Governor Pingree

Thomas Pearson reports from Hamilton Alaska aboard the Governor Pingree on August 20. The Lowell & Alaska Mining Supply Company sought military intercession, freight from Canada moved, a hole in the ship’s hull was patched, and repairs continued after reaching a point fifty miles below the Koyukuk river mouth. The party, hopeful and well, plans to press 600 miles upriver or winter near ice, while a subscription drive led by Mrs. A. Abbott pursues funds to meet debts.

Thomas Pearson Lowell & Alaska Mining Supply Company Pingree Hamilton Alaska Yukon United States St. Michaels Srd Koyakuk River

Dracut Doings Highlights Local Illnesses Jobs and Elections

Dracut notes ailing citizens and career moves including Dominick Sherlock’s illness at home on Pleasant street and Peter Bolton’s illness. Merrimack Woolen mills may close after finishing current stock, with 25 workers left. Porto Rico veteran Arthur Garland recovering well. Election interest remains light aside from a possible March run by William Tyrrell Jr. Local hires include John Gallagher moving to Franklin Falls, N H, and George St Ledger considering a clerk post at H B Shattuck Son. Night school proposals emerge for village schools. Edward Ross becomes Dr Gage’s coachman and others gain roles in mills and carding departments.

Dominick Sherlock Dracut Pleasant Street Sherlock Navy Yard Merrimack Peter Bolton Hodge & Stevens Rose Roark School Street Hillside Congregational Church Arthur Garland Company Co Porto Rico H. B. Shattuck & Son John Ames John Gallagher Merrimack Woolen Mills Collins Mills Collinsville Franklin Falls N. H. Michael Howard New England Street Tremont and Suffolk Mills James McNulty Riverside Street Edward Ross Dr. Gage

Grace Universalists hold specialoe meeting and board votes

A Grace Universalist society meeting was held with L E Pullen presiding and Dr C W Taylor chosen moderator. Alanson Gray and F Hatch selected as assessors to fill vacancies created by resignations of Simon E Harris and Starkey. Harris reported on the board’s recommendations.

Society of the Grace Universalist Church L. KE. Pullen Cc. W. Taylor Messrs Alanson Gray Co. F. Hatch Board of Assessors Simon E. Harris Starkey Harris

Jubilee festival and lodge reports in Lowell events

The Y M C I prepares a Jubilee festival at Associate hall tonight with top Lowell artists including Mrs Hugh Walker and Miss Adelaide Sullivan. Biurene lodge I O G T held a quarterly election in Manchester Unity hall naming officers. A drama committee for November 15 and two initiations were noted and a temperance address by Rev E A Wilson is planned at Freewill Baptist church Paige street Sunday night.

Lowell Hugh Walker Mancy Callagher Adelaide Sullivan Loretta Rourke Henry Carroll Baby” Tyrell D. J. Donahue Messrs. Boulger, Haggerty, Martin and Murphy Biirene Lodge Manchester Unity Hall Runels Templer Edward Turnbull Templar Addie Barlow Lillian Lincoln Elliott Hubbard Jennie F. Turnbull J. F. Kelley Edwin Killpartrick Sarah Lyons William J. Smith John A. Nichols Gardner F. Labounty John F. Kelley Ada E. Craigie Lizzie Woodman Wilson Street Freewill Baptist Church Paige Street E. A. Wilson

Mathews Society Holds Monthly Meeting and Banquet Plans

The Mathews held a regular meeting last evening admitting eight new members and approving several propositions. A reception for Sixth Regiment society members will occur about a week after their return, capped by a banquet for members only with Jeremiah Crowley among speakers. John Keegan was chosen marshal for a November memorial procession.

Mathews Sixth Regiment Jeremiah Crowley Burkes John Keegan

Reform Club Initiates New Members and Plans Banquet

The Reform club held its weekly meeting last evening. Three new members were initiated and seven propositions accepted. A banquet and entertainment for Sixth Regiment members is set for November 3 in Columbia. A committee to receive soldiers includes P. J. Ryan, Edward M. Rowan, John H. Kenney, John Harrington, Richard Greely, William Ball, and James O Laughlin.

Reform Club Sixth Regiment Columbia P. J. Ryan Edward M. Rowan John H. Kenney John Harrington Richard Greely William Ball James O'Laughlin

Mt Zion Lodge initiates member and elects officers

At a well attended Mt. Zion lodge of Good Templars meeting last night one candidate was initiated and several applications for membership were received. Officers for the next three months were elected: Chief templar Alexander Mack, vice templar Lillian Curtis, secretary Frank McLean, financial secretary Carl John Edward Santesson, treasurer Nathaniel Houston, marshal William Birtwhistle, guard Lilla Piper, sentinel James Mountford, chaplain Mamie Houston. Garfield Colony Pilgrim Fathers reported two membership applications at their regular meeting.

MT. Zion Lodge Mt. Zion Lodge of Good Templars Templar Alexander Mack Lillian Curtis Frank McLean Carl John Edward Santesson Nathaniel Houston William Birtwhistle Lilla Piper James Mountford Mamie Houston

Financial update on Dom Coal and Bell Tei assets

In a brief financial note, Dom Coal and Bell Tei are mentioned with a cryptic reference to S.S. ta teeeeeeee teewseeseeeeee, offering no clear figures or context. The fragmented line suggests asset or ledger entries but lacks concrete details or dates.

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