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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1898
Page
4
R trains run between Lowell and Boston connecting major stops along the route. Service updates note schedules and frequency for travelers during peak hours.
In the October 29 1898 issue The Lowell Daily Courier notes Bre'r Slattery's stance on Governor Bruce, discusses Tammany power and Roosevelt's gains, and comments on Kaiser Wilhelm II visiting the Holy Land while supporting missionaries. It cites Lieut Talbot on keeping the Sixth Regiment in Porto Rico and criticizes home clamor shaping army policy.
The piece argues that Democrats have two weak cards and misread public sentiment, praising McKinley era prosperity under Republican policy. It contrasts 1896 and 1898 conditions, claims New England benefits from national prosperity despite textile struggles, and denounces Democratic influence causing financial stringency and free silver fears.
The piece argues that Republican leadership restored confidence and economic stability after a period of high borrowing costs and gold outflow. It argues Democrats mischaracterize imperialism, praises wartime conduct as prudent, and predicts electoral losses for the Democratic Party in Massachusetts as capable figures retreat.
George Gould refuses reconciliation with his brother’s marriage to an actress. General Kitchener is titled Lord Kitchener of Khartoum and Aspall, Suffolk. Col. E. P. Clark of the Second Massachusetts resigns once the regiment returns to militia footing in good order.
Congressman Barrows lauds McKinley stating he is no longer an experiment but a magnificent success. The Minneapolis Tribune notes less dispute over greatness in world history while a small ad from Dedham mass offers stamps with the address George Red.
Joseph H. Choate compares Croker to Balaam’s ass in a New York speech. The crowd roars as he notes Croker finally speaks late in the campaign and rouses laughter with biblical and political analogies. The remarks lampoon Croker’s influence and silence in the race.
The Courier notes the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs W H Carter celebrated with family from Wellesley Framington Clinton Somerville and Chelmsford. Daughters Mrs Benner and Mrs Field organized a gracious autumn gathering with evergreen decor and generous gifts.
A reflective piece blends garden bounty with approaching snow. It recalls soldiers from the Sixth regiment, their warm uniforms, and shared memories of campaigns in Porto Rico and Virginia. It notes deer, moose, and bears shipped from Bangor, and critiques revenue stamps on letters while musing about partridges and ruffed grouse prices.
Local note reports Mr. Gage from Gage Hill Pelham traveled west, a name familiar to Lowell residents. Til Worth wrote a new song titled De Moonshine Ribber and is revealed as the author of a valuable prior song Which.
Amusement column notes record breaking run of In Old Kentucky at the Boston Theatre with praise from the Boston Globe. May Irwin and Sol Smith Russell shows announced with openings and seat sales. Scalchi concert planned midweek. Music Hall features A Country Merchant and Turkish Bath upcoming engagements with full company details.
George B. Gorman, Ada Verden, Nellie Blanchard, Aline Campbell, Nellie Leonard appear alongside the Gotham City quartet and Frank Johnson in a listed stage program.
Two alligators fought fiercely in Central Park’s menagerie last week. The larger, three feet long, crushed the smaller by striking and biting, then swallowed the smaller’s head and body, ending the deadly encounter.
Walter Camp argues that the 1898 football season hinges on stronger centre play. He points to Harvard Yale Cornell and Princeton struggles with big, skilled centers, notes shortages of suitable coaches, and cites past upsets where centre mismatches decided outcomes.
A printed promise pledges refunds for a fifty-cent bottle of Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cold or cough, with a twenty-five cent bottle offered if unsatisfactory with no payment. Signatories include G. C. Brock & Co Geo C Osgood M D Ellingweed F H Butler Co and F Blanchard at 391 Middlesex Co.
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