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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1898

Page

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Old Sweetheart of Mine echoes in Boston welcome

Legacy of verse and song threads through The Transcript item praising Riley and his Boston audience while a separate sale notice describes mortgagee auction of the Harrington Bros. estate on Gorham Street. The large block 489-495 Gorham and 16 South Highland, with two stores, four flats, and a nine room cottage, go under the hammer at 4 p.m. tomorrow, open for inspection after 10 a.m. J. E. Conant & Co. act as auctioneers.

Harrington Bros Gorham Street South Highland Street J. E. Conant & Co

United States Demands Full Philippine Islands and Debt Share

Paris notes tell of American peace commissioners pressing to take the entire Philippine group and assume debt for public works and improvements, while rejecting any Spanish debt for combat operations. Session adjourned to Friday for Spain’s reply as health improves for Spanish commissioner Rios. In separate news, Reed Papert, a 39 year old prisoner, escaped from the Sherwood house after meeting with counsel and is sought by police across towns, with detailed description and stolen overcoat.

Paris United States Philippine Islands Spain Rios Benjamin Franklin Sherwood House Reed J. L. Abbott State Prison Col W. A. Gile Col. Gile Gaston Abbott Reed Papert Newark Springfield P. H. Hurley

DUPUY THE HEAD New French Cabinet Is Now Announced

Paris reports the new cabinet with Dupuy premier interior minister and other posts filled by Lebret Delcasse and Delongle among others. L Eclaire notes reliable authority expects the Fashoda dispute to favor Britain by recalling Major Marchand while France raises the Egyptian question with allied powers.

Paris M. Dupuy Interior Lebret Justice de Freycinet Lockroy Marine Delcasse Peytral Leygues Delongle Guillain Wiger Krantz L’eclaire Great Britain Major Marchand France Bahr el-Ghazal M. Delcasse Egypt

English Warships at Halifax Ordered to Put to Sea

Halifax reports all available shipwrights at work and orders for cruisers to sail at once. The Renown, Pelican, Cordelia, Columbine, and two torpedo boats are being fitted rapidly. A London despatch notes Senor Montero Rios says it is impossible to reach agreement with the American delegates and no further discussions are useful.

Halifax N. S Renown Pelican Cordelia Columbine Mory efrzdjEn New York the Sun London Madrid Bayonne Senor Montero Rios Spanish Peace Commission

Dozen River Steamers May Be Lost on Yukon

Ice formed on the Yukon and thin ice at Dutch Harbor as the steamer Portland departed October 11. About twelve river steamers are stuck in mud and may be lost, though a small treasure was brought down.

Yukon San Francisco Dutch Harbor Portland

American Commissioner to Paris Exposition Honored

October 31 Paris ambassador Porter presented to President Faure Ferdinand Peck the American commissioner to the Paris exposition of 1900 and his colleagues travelers and officials in the delegation.

Paris Porter President Faure Ferdinand Peck

John Reed Escapes From Worcester Hotel Prisoner

John Reed, a notorious bunco man serving 11 to 14 years in state prison, slipped past a keeper and escaped from a Worcester hotel on October 31. Authorities pursue him as a dangerous offender with warrants and recapture efforts underway.

Worcester John Reed

Major Reade Promotion Urged by Inspector General

War Department letter from October 27 1898 recommends Major Philip Reade inspector general of volunteers for recognition and promotion. Reade praised for 39 years service and bravery near Santiago under fire, with prompt reports and valued observations. Also notes Huntington hall debris clearance and rebuilding timeline.

Reade War Department Inspector General Washington, D. C Adjutant General U. S. Army Philip Reade Inspector General of Volunteers U. S. Infantry Cuba Kent Fifth Corps Leutenant RE. A. Garlington

Rev Charles T Billings reads Saul at Unitarian vestry

The public is invited to a reading by Rev Charles T Billings on Tuesday November 1 at 745 pm in the Unitarian vestry admission is 25 cents. Also Boston baseball captain Hugh Duffy will study at Boston College and assist in training. The body of Isaac Stetson, a hermit of 60, was found Friday in the woods by George Bennett near Dalton just over the Cheshire line. he had been dead a week.

Hugh Duffy Lowell Boston Boston College Isaac Stetson George Bennett Cheshire Dalton Hood Mary E. Lyons Randolph Mass America C. I. Hood

Precinct Officers Battle Over Democratic Nominations

The Lowell aldermen, in a special meeting, refused to confirm the Democratic lists for precinct officers. Mayor Bennett faced protests from Democratic leader John J. O Connor over partisan selections while General Dimon reported on his Porto Rico mission and presented gifts to the mayor. The board, after debate, confirmed the Republican lists and then accepted the Democratic corrections before final nomination.

Board of Aldermen Bennett Holbrook Dimon Porto Rico Lowell San Juan Ames Mississippi Allen Lowell Soldiers the Sixth Sampson John Joseph O'Connor Democratic City Committee James W. Bennett Republican City Committee Mr. Goward Mr. O’connor Mr. O'Connor Peirce O’connor Sts Poore Cosgrove Libby Pierce Derby Goward

The Democratic Trust in City Politics Exposed

A Lowell Courier summary reports on a Democratic precinct officer selection dispute. It accuses John Joseph O Connor and T H Muldoon of leading a private trust blocking rival Democrats, with tensions rising as aldermen caucus over mayoral appointments. The piece notes Republican leverage but Democratic votes needed, and hints at broader political maneuvering in the city. The report also mentions a soldiers banquet invitation and local court actions involving larceny and drunkenness charges.

Democratic Trust Democratic City Committee John Joseph O'Connor T. H. Muldoon Trust Michael J. Mullaney Hugh A. McSorley Hugh Williams George A. Kelley Bennett Pearson

Muster and inspection for Companies C and G at armory

Word announced at the armory that a muster and inspection of Companies C and G will occur tonight at 8 30. Soldiers are ordered to report. Cur tin, once convulsed Saturday, has recovered at St John’s hospital and discharged. Other hospital patients are steadily improving.

Curtin St. John’'s Hospital

Police Court Hadley Delivers Drunk Sentences

Thirty two drunks appeared in Hadley Police Court. Seven Saturday arrestees paid a one dollar fine. Twelve Sunday drunks fined five dollars each. Four Saturday second offenders were fined three dollars. Thomas Reynolds was fined ten dollars for drunkenness. John Connelly's case was continued until Wednesday. Frank L. Pres- (truncated)

Asaboor Babigian Hadley Thomas Reynolds John Connelly Frank L. Pres

Court session details bid for Clancy liquor case

Superior Court Hopkins. case against John B. Clancy for illegal liquor sale July 3 goes to jury at noon. Edwin P. Howe of Wilmington placed on probation for drunkenness. Geo H Phillips of Cambridge found not guilty. Joseph Riley of Cambridge sent to reform school. Frank V Witcher of Malden on trial.

Superior Court Hopkins, J John B. Clancy Edwin P. Howe Wilmington Runkenness Geo. H. Phillips Cambridge Joseph Riley Frank V. Witcher Malden

Unity Meeting House Focuses on Walter Scott’s Romance

At Unity meeting house on Church street Mr Wright spoke on The Rapture and Ecstasy of Romance citing Walter Scott as master of romance. He praised Scott as a writer for the young and noted influence on Stevenson Dumas and Thackeray. Tea followed. some attendees recently returned from Cuba service.

Roemance Mr. Wright Unity Meeting House Church Street Adelaide Procter Walter Scott Europe Scott Stevenson Dumas Thackeray Phillipe Henry Esmond Cuba

Deaths in City and Arrangements for Funeral Services

Obituaries list multiple deaths with ages and funeral details. Marguerite White, 8, to be buried privately after services at Highland Congregational Church. Orrin S. Nute, 57, funeral at 16 Elm Street residence. Hattie S. Logan, 35, private funeral at home on Third Street. William Whitworth, 65, services at 16 Congress Street. Mary Emmet, 70, funeral at St John’s Church. Mary J. Rice, 82, funeral at home on East Merrimack Street. Lowell and Suburban Street Railway stock offered by C. W. Eaton.

Warde John W. Fitzgerald Garnet Street John J. O'Neil Middlesex Street Hugh A. MacSorley Middle Street John Kearney Market Street Hugh Williams Paige Street John T. Finnegan Bridge Street Charles A. Kelley West Third Street Michael Mullaney Merrimack Street James B. McNamara Worthen Street Charles F. Mitchell Francis McCarthy Mt. Vernon Street Charles A. Harrington Wiggin’s Court John W.-. Keefe Fletcher Street William H. Mullen Brooks Street Charles F. White Willie Street Frank P. Flanagan Westford Street Frank Reeves Jeremiah J. White George A. Kelley Branch Street Smith J. Adams Walker Street David W. O’brien Columbus Avenue Napoleon Lafleur Michael J. Nestor South Street John E. Maguire Gorham Street John E. Conlon Chapel Street Thomas A. Green John B. McAloon Kinsman Street Thomas J. McCrain Church Street John J. Delaney Cady Street Joseph E. Loughran Charles Street Martin J. Crowe Martin F. Conley James McKinley Eighth Street William McGaugh John J. Costello West Fifth Street Wm. E. Cooke West Sixth Street John McLaughlin Coburn Street Austin F. Conway West Fourth Street Bernard Comerford Clough Avenue John F. Crowe L Street George W. F. Carey James P. McDonald Cumberland Road James F. Scanlon Lilley Avenue Patrick Kilbride Stanle Street Daniel F. Jeffers Bowers Street Charles A. Quinn Salem Street Jeremiah J. Hayes Daniel J. Murphy Mount Hope Street John J. McManmon Second Avenue Hugh McOsker Stackpole Street Patrick Hammersley High Street Arthur McQuade Pleasant Street White Marguerite Frederick O Margaret Highland Congregational Church Elm Street Orrin S. Nute Andrew T. Nute Logan Third Street Hattie S. Logan Hubert H. Logan Whitworth William Whitworth Congress Street Emmet Mary Emmet St. John’s Church Rice Eaft Merrimack Street Mary J. Rice

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James Whitcomb Riley Frank L. Stanton Riley The Transcript Nota Bene Pennsy Orangeman Pat Myopia Club Old Essex Knox Bunce Reed Officer Abbott Savings Department of the Traders National Bank U. S Post Office Avenue Chas Gildaen Lita States Depository Wm. F Cashier Philippines Dupuy Faure Bunco Reed John City Hall Huntington Hall Sarsa- Parilla Inc Lowell, Mass Democratic List E. J. Medina New England Medina Hair Store Joe Flynn Lawrence American Workingmen’s Labor Club George E. Putnam W. H. S. Hayes George E. Varney Charles J. Hood State Armory C. L. Hood C and G Lowell & Suburban Shuman Merrimack Ge
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