14 Sep 1898
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1898
Page
1
A reflective poem speaks of longing for the reader's mother, the comfort of maternal memory, and the enduring bond of motherhood. The speaker imagines embracing a beloved mother, easing her burdens, and cherishing the maternal connection that survives beyond presence.
Odd Fellows presence will fill Boston city for events next week. Senor Sagasta not color blind in view of Spanish defeat. Sixth may fare better wintering in Porto Rico as U S funds the costs. Farmers plan to park field artillery at the fair grounds tomorrow. Watter town revokes all druggists licenses highlighting the town’s name. Chelsea adopts curfew law amid debate on its necessity.
A collection of quips and playful exchanges across periodicals. A tyrant jokes about elbow crooking at Hennessey’s, a soldier recalls bulletproof confidence, a yacht race sparks Anglo American banter, and a dry goods puzzle ends with a price nuance.
Massachusetts reports Hon. Thomas F. Bayard growing weaker at his daughter's summer home in Karlstein Dedham after a troubled spell. Engineer Orrin C Spencer on a Fall River New York freight line attempted suicide by laudanum Monday night at the Manhattan house New York. He’s in critical condition at St Luke's Hospital. An unexplained act. the motive remains a mystery. Don’t pay hat store prices before seeing E D Steele Co stock.
The casket of the Empress of Austria, on a four horse hearse, followed by floral cars, was taken to the railway station in Geneva. A large crowd witnessed the ceremony as imperial court officials and government representatives led the cortege. The train departed at nine for Vienna.
The Turkish government in Constantinople cabled a note to the Powers accusing Britain of provoking the Canea disorders. It claims the unrest stems from Allied actions in Crete and protests bombardment of Canea. The Porte refuses to withdraw troops despite admirals' ruling. The note unsettles diplomatic circles.
A battalion of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania volunteers, 500 men under Col. Richards, arrived in Jersey City and sailed on the transport Obdam to Porto Rico. This marks the first volunteer garrison assignment for the island.
Victoria counts two car loads of provisions and 5000 dollars in cash as its current contribution to the New Westminster fire relief fund. More than 10000 dollars worth of goods have already arrived. Ontario has added 2500 dollars to the relief effort.
San Francisco dispatch reports that starvation is not feared at Kotzebue Sound this year. Many disappointed miners will return home, but the majority plan to stay. Sufficient supplies are believed to be on hand despite the unsettled outlook.
The National Athletic Club in San Francisco offers a $15000 purse for a twenty round bout between James J Corbett and Bob McCoy. The contest would be staged in the city with significant betting and public interest expected.
President McKinley indicated approval of the Russian Czar’s disarmament peace plan and said he has officially communicated with the Czar. A U.S. representative will attend the international peace conference, with the exact American delegate yet to be named. Baltimore reporters noted the Friends union urged disarmament and arbitration.
Washington Sept 13 The War Department will assess which arms proved most effective in the Santiago campaign as part of a broader inquiry into weapon performance and tactical usefulness amid ongoing military operations.
A board of officers led by Maj Stanhope E Blunt will meet at Camp Wikoff to confer with veterans from Santiago Cuba. The aim is to gather information for the ordnance department on the 30 magazine rifle calibre 30, calibre 45 Springfield rifle, their ammunition, and modern field artillery and equipment.
Unconfirmed report to Gen Lawton says Maximo Gomez tendered his resignation as commander of the Cuban army to the government at Camaguey and it was accepted. Gomez opposed yielding control to the Americans and protested passive submission. Other insurgent leaders Cebroso Castillo Pedro Perez and others have turned over their commands to Gen Lawton.
Boston reports the final trace of the mosquito fleet in the Second district will disappear as the government ship Minnesota exits service tomorrow. The Prairie crew were due home this week but plans changed and arrival is uncertain.
Boston on September 13 reports Mor vill Bros jewelers of the city have assigned to John B. Humphrey. Assets total 95000 with liabilities not to exceed 38000. The failure stems from inability to secure ready money.
At a Lowell Massachusetts Volunteer Aid association meeting the executive committee discussed providing a shipping list of supplies sent abroad and to sick soldiers. Mary Morison said ships went to Cuba Porto Rico Fort McPherson Chickamauga Fortress Monroe Montauk with agents ensuring delivery. Dr T F Harrington was authorized to organize free physician staff for sick soldiers but funds are low and bills require his authorization. Ward chairmen reported on ward efforts aiding the ill soldiers.
The advertisement argues nervous people suffer and deserve sympathy, claiming Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies and enriches the blood to strengthen nerves. It promotes better sleep and nerve power, calling Hood's America’s Greatest Medicine. Also touts Hood's Pills for liver ills at 25 cents.
An aldermanic stalemate blocked a joint inquiry into the sewer department, with debate over whether an itemized account is necessary. The piece details planned vs actual work, noting the $75,000 annual appropriation and various street projects, plus uncompleted Shaw Parkview Pine sewers and unreconciled costs.
In Lawrence superior court yesterday the Lewis vs Mulkerin dog case continued with defense resting near three. Morning session opened with contributory negligence guidance. verdict later awarded plaintiff 320. Rand v Laycock and related actions began with jury foreman Henry B. Richardson. The court adjourned to 9 30 and then resumed with routine motions and scheduling for multiple cases including Jefferson v Richardson and an extensive contract claim noted by auditor Moulton.
The record details a trustee action over alleged converted funds and a claim of set off vs the defendant Laycock who faces cross examination over his ethics. A new juror rotation system is introduced, listing multiple talesmen from Reading to Carlisle to form juries for upcoming sittings.
Capt Greig asks for $200 to aid sick soldiers of Co C Sixth Mass. Volunteers Chalifoux and Lowell city officials coordinate urgent relief, urging citizens to replenish the relief treasury. Comrades plan resolutions for Sgt. George C. Wenden and raise money in his memory.
Two members of the Sixth arrived in Boston last night from Porto Rico. Private B. Taylor of Newton and William Jacques of this city are credited to Company A. Jacques is a bugler.
Dr. T F Harrington, chairman of the Lowell board of health, warns residents to avoid contact with Company M soldiers returning home ill with typhoid or malaria. He urges hospital treatment and notes weekly reports indicating typhoid and malaria cases among soldiers from Santiago, urging caution and precautionary isolation. Several patients at St Johns and Lowell General hospitals are listed as recovering or improving.
Semi official reports say Rev Joseph Lefebre OML has been appointed provincial of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in the United States, succeeding Very Rev J M Guillard OML. Lefebre, then superior of St Peter's Oblates in Montreal, may base offices in Lowell at Immaculate Conception Church. he knows American affairs well and is noted for affability and learning.
At Carney hospital Sylvester Lane is reported not so well but not in danger. Secretary Long ends vacation and stays in Washington, urging Assistant Secretary Allen to rest. Bertha Chalifoux returns from Montreal and Quebec. W. M. Holman begins extended vacation, ending in Cleveland for a OUA M convention. George Frederick Adams and Florence Burkinshaw announce marriage in Lowell. Local lawyers Duncan Harris Marden recent bar passers. Bertha Hutchins leaves to join Andrews Opera in Lakeview. New York names listed. Miss Lucy Kitson Stott to marry Charles Livingston Stover at Kirk Street Church. Blanche G. Boardman starts Bradford academy.
The funeral for Mrs Eliza beth Charnley will be from 1835 Middlesex street at 2 o'clock on Wednesday. In Belvidere, on September 14, Mr John King of 69 Chestnut street, age 83, passed away at his home.
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