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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1898

Page

6

Maxwell's Sentence for Murder in the Second Degree

Samuel R. Maxwell pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree and was sentenced by Judge Hopkins to life imprisonment in Massachusetts State Prison. He was escorted from the courtroom to Boston by an officer after the decision, while spectators watched a tense proceeding.

Samuel R. Maxwell Hopkins Massachusetts Boston State Maxwell Ambrose Wier Commonwealth Frederic Lawton John J. Harvey Wierere

Short Stories Offered for Print in This Paper

The paper notes a premium on high grade short stories and lists titles and authors to be printed: The Guns for Cuba by Cutcliffe Hyne The Kleptomaniac by Rodrigues Ottolengus A Sagittarius Woman by Clarice Irene Clinghan The Diamond Dog by George Griffith The Shadow of the Greenback by Robert Barr A Suffering Saint by Harriet Prescott Spofford A Mother of Five by Erect Harte The John Navy Manuscripts by Charles W. Harwood

Harriet Prescott Spofford Keats Washington Francis Lynde Bohemia Josephine Hill Robert C. V. Meyers Pauline Shackleford Colgar William O. Stoddard

Exclusive rights for illustrated fiction stories noted

Copyrighted illustrated stories by leading authors will be readily recognized by readers. The distributor has arranged exclusive territorial rights at considerable expense and hopes the readers will duly enjoy them.

Tales of assault and confessions at reformatory court

Levine threats and knife appearances amid a reformatory assault case. Officers testified of remarks about killing and of restraining Levine. Menard confessed to a behind attack, Blossom injured. others pleaded guilty to related charges as court adjourned and several defendants failed to answer.

Frank Joseph A. Desrocher Israel Levine George Menard D. J. Donne Eustis Blossom Massachusetts Reformatory Sir Biosscom Levine Menard Lwrine Mr. Harmon Reformatory Mr. Donahue Blossom House of Correction William Earle Mr. Daniels Tewksbury John Cusick John Ryan John L. Curry Woodbridge Tuttle Edwin F. Howe Henry E. Wiley Delia Martin Zoel St. Hilaire Martin Hinchey Thomas Brennan James White Aliis Thomas Brennan Martin Cole

Probate court probate and administrations listed locals

In McIntire J W probate court wills presented for Henry Fuller Newton Dorcas Getchell Stoneham Ellen Follansby Lowell J M Bullard Malden Mary Abbott Marlboro J K Stickney Watertown Clara Hosmer Lowell J H Kimball Littleton 8S H Holland Cambridge Jacob Corman Wayland Martha Conklin Lowell Cornelius O Donnell Hudson Margaret Corcoran Cambridge D H Kelley Lowell Lydia Tourtel Everett Susan Bowker Concord Margaret Johnston Cambridge Sarah Hall Cambridge Michael Maloney Wakefield Martha Parmenter Marlboro Administrations granted Hattie Brown Marlboro C H Whitehead Tewksbury Eliza Wells Stoneham Augusta Trombly Medford Moses Quinby Newton Marriet Connelly Lowell Adeline Leavitt Weston F G Manson Billerica Bridget McGuire Ashland Mary Neagle Somerville Martha Sawtelle Townsend Nancy Brooks Cambridge Elizabeth Brash Malden G H Cutter Arlington T H Bent Stow F E Chapman Medford Maria Hastings Cambridge F E Draper Somerville Julia Coston Newton W W Gage Somerville P B Driscoll Cambridge C BE Moore Newton Evelyn Whitney Cambridge Hannah Fitzsimmons Natick Mary Jones Newton J E Fitzgerald Marlboro Eugene Ahearn Cambridge Olive Hubbard Arlington Henry Gowey Cambridge Abigail Parker Woburn Grace Robinson Waldoboro Me James Mahoney Framingham Frances Murphy Reading Laura Stone Malden W H Clark Waltham To live long and be well use Maltex Kai eas First Universalist fair next Wednesday and Thursday.

McIntire J. Wills Henry Fuller Newton Dorcas Getchell Stoneham Ellen Follansby Lowell J. M. Bullard Malden Mary Abbott Marlboro J. K. Stickney Watertown Clara Hosmer J. H. Kimball Littleton H. Holland Cambridge Jacob Corman Wayland Martha Conklin Cornelius O'Donnell Hudson Margaret Corcoran D. H. Kelley Lydia Tourtel Everett Susan Bowker Concord Margaret Johnston Sarah Hall Michael Maloney Wakefield Martha Parmenter Hattie Brown C. H. Whitehead Tewksbury Eliza Wells Augusta Trombly Medford Moses Quinby Marriet Connelly Adeline Leavitt Weston F. G. Manson Billerica Bridget McGuire Ashland Mary Neagle Somervillle Martha Sawtelle Townsend Nancy Brooks Elizabeth Brash G. H. Cutter Arlington T. H. Bent Stow F. E. Chapman Maria Hastings F. E. Draper Somerville Julia Cost Framingham Frances Murphy Reading Laura Stone W. H. Clark Waltham

Board of Aldermen Endorses Street and Boiler Safety Measures

The Board of Aldermen met in regular session with Mayor Bennett presiding. Aiken street extension petition and numerous sidewalk and street-lighting items were sent to committees. An amendment sent boilers insurance to the mayor for report. other measures included paving Westford street, designating roads, laying sewers, and a $6,250 land purchase for burying grounds. The meeting adjourned at 10 16.

Bennett Libby Goward Derby Peirce Cosgrove River Tuttle Aiken Street Ford Street Merrimack Street Hugh Hill Westford Street Common Council Mary Barry City of Lowell Board of Aldermen Committee On Nhon Mammoth Road Old Meadow Road Nesmith Street Tilden Street Suffolk Street Robbins Street Walnut Street Livingstone Street Chapel Street Pine Street Fairview Street Bridge Street Chelmsford Street Reed Street Myrtle Street Democratic City Committee

Surrender in Santiago Inspires Mixed Emotions and Pride

Ballad of the long triumph as the American flag rose over the city. Captain McKittrick hauls the Stars and Stripes aloft while the band plays. Troops salute and citizens endure hunger and sorrow, Spaniards show respect, and prayers echo for both nations. The tone shifts from triumph to poignant reflection.

Grand Old Cathedral McKittrick Santiago de Cuba Santiago Guard de Civil Spain J. F. J. Archibald Scribners

The Boys With Old Hickory and Other Works

A review of Everett T. Tomlinson's The Boys With Old Hickory and Stories of the American Revolution, plus Young People's Problems and novels by Eliza Orne White, Bradford Torrey, and Mary Johnson. The piece notes historical accuracy, appeal to youth, and educational aims with brief synopses and publication details.

Everett T. Tomlinson Lee & Shepard Goston Field and Spicer Boys Jim Old Hickory Jean Lafitte Gulf of Mexico New Orleans

Entangled Conspiracy and Rescue amid Indian Attacks

Landless faces execution as he aids a defense against a night assault at the plantation. Patricia, daughter of the colonel, near a royal ally, is captured by Indians after a daring escape attempt. Sir Charles Carew leads a rescue while Landless breaks free and pursues amid two return fights. He and Patricia survive, with support from Col Verney and Carew, yet Landless remains under death sentence.

Prisoners of Hope Mary Johnson Houghton, Mifflin & Co Boston Lowell G. C. Prince & Son New England Virginia Charles the Second England Newgate Cromwell Godfrey Landless Worcester Verney Commonwealth Landless Patricia Sir Charles Carew Carew Col. Verney Sir Charles

Deluxe edition of Cyrano de Bergerac to be published

The edition de luxe on large paper with uncut deckle edges and Japan-printed illustrations, bound in blue cloth with the fleur de lys, translated by Miss Gertrude Hall who omits rhyme for stronger prose. The translator’s approach is praised for capturing literature without forced meters. Also listed: several rental rooms in Belvidere Centralville Queen Street and surrounding areas with prices from $6 to $16. Apply to T. Elliott at 64 Central Street.

Japan Gertrude Hall Verlaine Broadway Marshall Street Belvidere Centralville Queen Street Hildreth Street 18Th Street Central Street T. H.elliott

Engraving Services Offered by Courier-Citizen Office

The Courier-Citizen announces low engraving estimates and a guarantee equal to top New York and Boston houses. Showcases include personal and calling cards, note and letterheads, monograms, and more with guaranteed prompt service. Also promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil for burns and cuts available at druggists.

Courier-Citizen Company New York Boston

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