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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1898

Page

2

Review of Trade Influenced by Foreign Affairs

New York Oct 28 R G Dun and a review of trade notes foreign affairs have shaken markets more than expected. War fears in London spurred wheat moves and currency concerns while Paris turmoil prompted rapid wire transfers. Western wheat receipts rise, exports total 16.6 million bushels in four weeks, and cotton prices slip as frosts loom amid hopes yield stays adequate. Failures show 226 in the United States and 24 in Canada for the week.

New York R. G. Dunand London Paris San Francisco Pacific Australia Atlantic United States Canada

Market Report Sees Mixed Trade In Dry Goods Sector

The Journal notes a modest uptick in dry goods trade with jobbers and October’s fair activity, though overall demand lags. Mild weather dampens fall and heavy fabric sales. prices hold for standard goods while shipments and curtailment moves stabilize the market amid mixed orders and uneven cloth prices.

The Journal Fall River China New York Boston Inters Gome

Market closes with cautious tone on goods quality

The report notes mixed delivery quality and cautious buyers. Blankets and dress goods see limited orders, jobbers slow to move stock, surrounding towns weak while the west buys generously. Prices remain steady on a low base, with hope for larger movement as colder weather arrives.

A Brilliant End to Philadelphia's Peace Jubilee

Oct 28 Philadelphia closes its peace jubilee with a grand civic parade. Gov Hastings and Mayor Warwick presided over Independence Hall rededications and a school chorus. The 20 000 strong parade featured floats from Betsy Ross to the United States foundling asylum and included visits by military and naval figures aboard Kasagi.

McKinley Washington Party Independence Hall Gov. Hastings Brownson America 1St Regiment Florence Earle Coates Daniel W. Hutchin Charlies F. Warwick Independence Square Hastings Warwick Old Rose House Betsy Ross Washington Hancock John Bull Uncle Sam Mises Columbia United States Foundling Asylum Hawaii Philippines Cuba Porto Rico Hobson Dewey Manila Red Cross Liberty Columbia Miles Shafter Bellevue Hotel Aere Magalhaes Brazil Countess Westback Kasagi Kashiwabara England Sumner Philip Sigsbee Folger Marix Army Navy Philadelphia

Col Waring Illness Reported In New York

Health Officer Doty and Dr Stimpson visited Col Waring at home. Waring’s temperature near normal and he appeared much better. Doty said the case may be yellow fever but prognosis is premature. Waring arrived from Havana Tuesday. Public health danger deemed none, immunity status of those around him not material.

New York Doty Col. Waring Stimpson Havana Dr. Doty

George Gould obstinate in marriage dispute with Howard Gould

New York news notes George Gould refuses reconciliation with Howard Gould over his marriage to Cath erne Clemmons and resists any settlement that would deny Howard half his fortune. The report also mentions family opposition and a church testimonial for Chamberlain s Pain Balm from J T Bays pastor, with local pharmacy listings in Neodesha Kansas.

Chamberlain J. T. Bays Pastor Christian Church Neodesha Kan Eling Merrimack Central Middlesex Central Streets

Casto Restores Bears as The Kind You Bought Signature

Casto re bears she the kind you wa bought signature amid repairs the ad shows a home appliance branding theme. The fragment hints at a mail order or retail sign promising genuine signature items. The readable bits suggest product labeling and a sales pitch typical of a mid century department store feature.

CASTO Signatere

Middlesex Teachers Meet in Boston Amid Lectures

In Boston Tremont Temple hosts the 46th annual Middlesex County Teachers' association session. Sessions open with devotionals, papers on control and scope, history’s role, and ethical instruction. Officers elected include Cyrus A. Durgin as president and Fred C. Baldwin as secretary and treasurer.

Boston Tremont Temple Middlesex County Teachers’ Association Frank ©. Parlin E. A. Horton William D. Bates Fall River A. G. Thompson Thayer Academy Pericles Roy Greene Huling Cambridge English High School G. Stanley Hall Clark University Cyrus. A. Durgin Lowel J. C. Knowlton Tewkebury Lama A. Leonard Malden J. S. Buck Lexington W. D. Parkman Waltham A. R. Linscott Woburn Cyrus W. Irish Lowell R. J. Conden Everett F. H. Nickerson Melrose A. Wadsworth Cambridge Fred C. Baldwin Somerville T. E. Parlin C. A. Durgin F. Cc. Baldwin

Marchand urged to withdraw from Fashoda amid hunger and risk

London reports the British cabinet demanded Marchand withdraw immediately from Fashoda with no promise to discuss Nile access. If he stays, reinforcements halt. if he leaves, he may reach Cairo to press Paris. Editorials signal possible French withdrawal and uncertainty over a British protectorate in Egypt.

London Pall Mail Gazette Yestrday Marchand France Nile Fashoda Marchands Khartoum Egypt Cairo Paris England The Standard Major Marchand Daily News Omdurman

Cuban Planters Object to Soldier Labor Demand

Hist arrives at Manzanillo with General Leonard Wood and Lieut. Matthew Hanna. Col. Pettit reports Cuban General Rios tries to keep troops together and asks plantation owners to say how many men they can employ, promising to supply all required if only soldiers are used. Planters unanimously refuse the arrangement.

Lieut Young Hist General Wood Helm Jungeéen Hornet Wampatuck Manzanillo Victor Blue Leonard Wood Santiago Matthew Hanna Wood Col. Pettit Pettit Rios

Tod Sloan Wins Cambridgeshire Handicap for Nunsuch

London reports Tod Sloan rode the four year old bay filly Nunsuch to victory in the Cambridgehire handicap yesterday. The Prince of Wales attended as the event drew the day’s racing spotlight.

Tod Sloan London Nunsuch

Misconceptions on Curzon appointment and Leiter lineage

The Indianapolis News notes Arnold White of Harper's Weekly argues the Jewish community praises Curzon's wife, Levi Z Leiter's daughter, as a regal figure akin to the Queen of Sheba, while clarifying Leiter is not Jewish and hails from Calvinistic Dutch stock.

Arnold White London Harper's Weekly Mr. Curzon India Levi Z. Leiter Sheba Queen Victoria Indianapolis News

Moody and the Sinless Man

A man claiming perfection visits Evangelist Moody and says he has sinned never. Moody gently questions him and asks to confirm with his wife before he is convinced, highlighting the satire of an unblemished saint.

Moody Evangelist Modia Mr. Moody Ladies’ Home Journal

Strike Ends for Laster Strike in Southeastern Massachusetts

Brockton Oct 28 The general strike of lasters in boot and shoe factories across Brockton Rockland Middleborough Stoughton and nearby towns ended early today with the union authorizing workers to return. Nearly 509 men were involved as lasting machine companies emerged as the decisive force in the collapse of the strike. A conference in Boston between striker representatives and the machine men failed to yield an agreement.

Brockton Rockland Middleboro Stoughton Massachusetts Consolidated Lasting Machine Companies Boston

Never Give Up An Earnest Appeal To Suffering

A promotional appeal argues hope is needed amid sadness and delay. It touts Dr. Greene's Nervura as a safe remedy for ailments from weak blood to shattered nerves, claiming relief from nervous headaches dyspepsia melancholy weakness and general indisposition.

Dr Greene's NERVURA Promise End of Strike Report

A union committee from lasters organizations announced a strike end after a prolonged mass meeting that ran through the night. Factory work is expected to resume next week as businesses praise the remedy and consult Dr. Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston Mass for free initial advice and individual attention.

Ence Committee Jasters

Central and Lincoln Banks Merge in Boston Deal

Boston observers report the Central and Lincoln banks on Devonshire street will unite as the Central national bank. Otis H. Luke would be president with Benjamin B. Perkins as vice president as the syndicate of Kidder Peabody liquidates nine other institutions.

Central and Lincoln Banks of Boston Central Lincoln Banks Devonshire Street Central National Bank Kidder-Peabody Syndicate Otis H. Luke The Benjamin B. Perkins Lincoln

Boston Postmaster Henry A. Thomas Named Custodian

Boston on October 28 reports Col Henry A Thomas the postmaster of Boston is appointed custodian of the United States post office and federal building to succeed Internal Revenue Collector James D Gill who was appointed May 4 1897 shortly after the death of Post master Coveney.

Collector Gill Boston Henry A. Thomas United States Post Office Federal Building Internal Revenue James D. Gill Coveney

Blaze in Haverhill destroys four-story block

Haverhill October 28 fire gutted the four story wooden buildings housing Jacobs and Son dry goods Edward A Mitch ell druggist and other firms. Loss about 50900, fully insured.

Haverhill Jacobs and Son Edward A. Mitchell

Maine Battlefleet Rescue Bid From Acme Wrecking

Acme Wrecking of San Francisco seeks navy authorization to raise the battleship Maine from Havana harbor using water jets and underwater chains attached to steel barrels. The firm would transport the ship to the United States and pursue salvage or exhibit options if not needed. No payment is requested unless salvage is awarded by condemnation. Authorities say approval likely if the company proves reliable.

Washington Acme Wrecking Company of San Francisco Navy Department Maine Pacific Coast Department Havana Harbor United States

President reports upbeat Paris peace progress

The President informed the cabinet on October 28 that Paris peace negotiations are progressing faster than expected. A Philippine discussion will not begin until next week, with Spaniards pressed to avoid prolonged debate and accept U S positions. Beef cattle duties in Cuban ports remain unresolved until U S control increases.

Washington Paris United States Cuba Spain

Discharges Stir Controversy In Blaine Era

Captain James G. Blaine along with Captains Edward Murphy and Samuel W. Belford are honorably discharged from US service by order of the President. The move prompts broad criticism in military and political circles, linked to notable relatives and public figures.

Washington James G. Blaine Edward Murphy Samuel W. Belford United States Jimmy” Blaine Murphy New York State Belford Colorado Congress McKinley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Review OF Trade George Gould Howard Gould Det Helen Gould Howard Catherne Clemmons Miss Gould Edwin George Miss Clemmons Middlesex County Cyrus A. Durgin Gen. Kitchener Kitchener Dover Prince of Wales Marlborough House Dr. Greene Acme Wrecking Company Wilson General Planco Blanco Lucky Young Blaine
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