Lowell Charter Fight Heats Up As Mayor Courtney Appoints
February report describes a fierce municipal reform debate in Lowell over the city charter. Republicans push to curb mayoral power, while courts uphold Mayor Courtney’s appointments including Bray as buildings chief and Varnum chosen by the council. Governor Wolcott signs the bill after court ruling.
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Lowell
Courtney
Republican Party
Common Council
Bray
Varnum
Supreme Court
Wolcott
Mayor Courtney Explains Lowell Power Shift Controversy
William F. Courtney, mayor of Lowell, defends his 1897 appointment actions after the 1896 act redirected executive power to the mayor. He recounts Supreme Court ruling affirming his appointment authority, criticism of a rushed Dobbins bill, and how Governor Walcott signed it following his objections.
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E. A. Grazier
Post
Walcott
City of
Lowell
Bray
Varnum
Qua
Dobbins
Committee On Cities
H. &. Courtney
Supreme Court
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Dicker
William F. Courtney
Enjoyable recital at Union Hall by Miss Clara Gill
A lively program at Union Hall featured Miss Clara Standish Gill daughter of H J Gill delivering a strong Leah the Forsaken curse scene and a coy Mrs Carew in Wooing a Widow. She was supported by Miss Priest violinist Gerard Russo harpist Miss Tucker contralto and Mr Sellar reader showcasing dramatic range.
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Union Hall
Clara Standish Gill
H. J. Gill
United States
Successful whist party aids St Peter's parish in hall
A fashionable crowd attended a whist party in the new parochial hall for St Peter's parish last evening. Over 200 couples played at sixty five tables and six prizes donated by Mrs James W Birmingham were awarded to top scorers Miss Kerrigan Dr Towle Miss D Murphy Miss Mamie Kenney Miss Hennessey and Miss O'Neil. The event netted a good sum for charity thanks to matrons Mrs Augustus Andrews Mrs Richard Walsh Mrs James P Flynn Mrs Kennedy and others.
Dr Pierce's medicines touted as cures for consumption
A promotional piece extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as an almost unfailing cure for consumption, claiming it heals lung damage and digestive disorders, strengthens the liver, and purifies blood. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Henrietta Hart and notes availability from druggists alongside Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
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Dr. Pierce
Henrietta Hart
Voorheesville
Albany Co
N.Y
Stuart's Gari Fights Set for March 18 Double Feature
Gossip at Stuart's in Carson Nev centers on two boxing bouts on March 18. George Green and Young Corbett clash in a finish featherweight title fight with a $2500 purse for Hawkins of San Francisco versus Flaherty of Boston. Referee Siler discusses Queensberry rules with Fitzsimmons as Corbett weighs breaks and fair play ahead of the public bout lineup.
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Carson
Nev
Stuart
George Green
Young Corbett
Billy’ Smith
Dan Hawkins
San Francisco
Martin Flaherty
Boston
Siler
Fitzsimmons
Maher
el Paso
Queensberry
Corbett
Corbette
Love and Law in Chelsea: Webbers face marriage fraud case
In Chelsea Police Court, Francis W. Webber and Bertha B. Webber are charged with obtaining a marriage certificate through false ages. The couple, said to be around 19 and 16, married after the warrant issued, while Bertha’s father contends she is under legal age. Bail set. case continued.
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New England
Chelsea
Juliet
Massachusetts
Daniel King
Walnut Street
Frank
Avon
Bertha
Cupid
Webber
John ¥. Sullivan
George B. Gurney
Broadway
Post
Ash Street
Hamilton
Federal Street
Reformatory
Concord
Eliot School Night Class Uses Boston Post for English Study
At Eliot School on North Bennet Street, 425 pupils from Europe study English and world history using copies of the Boston Post. Professor Mooers reports strong interest as students aged 9 to 55 read daily papers, with scenes of a son of Italy, Uncle Sam, and a Grecian named Chopolis engaging with current events and Greek culture.
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North End
Boston Post
Eliot
North Bennet Street
Europe
Mooers
Post
Eliot School
Italy
Sam
Garibald i
Chopolis
Turkey
Greece
Crete
Chapelis
Peter Ballans
Athens
Tracey Edges Ryan In Heavy Rivalry Bout
In a tense match, Tracey landed a rights to the heart and jaw, while Ryan dominated early rounds and outpointed in the fourth and fifth. Tracey was repeatedly floored in rounds seven and eight, with Creedon pulling the sponge after Tracey’s KO finish in the ninth.
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Syracusean
Tracey
Ryan
Chicago
Dan Creedon
Creedon
Fury Fails to Decide Fight as Tenacious Boxer Earns Draw
In the twentieth round the fighter showed remarkable resilience after absorbing heavy blows and the match ended in a draw, leaving spectators impressed by endurance and grit.
Barrett Wins Eight Round Bout At Tracey's Club
In an eight round fight at Tracey’s club Jimmy Ryan 109 pounds faced Pat Barrett who weighed fifteen pounds more. Barrett won the decision after a start with Ryan landing light swings in the first round.
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Jimmy Ryan
Pat Barrett
Ryan
Barrett
Tracey
Leonard Edges Ahearn In 15th Round Thriller
More than two thousand spectators watched the 20 round boxing match in Troy New York as Mike Leonard of Brooklyn defeated Billy Ahearn of New York after fierce exchanges. Leonard dominated with a wicked left, driving Ahearn to the ropes repeatedly and forcing a near kayo in the 15th. The undercard saw Don Dailey disqualified in the fifth round for biting Eddie Berne of Troy.
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Troy
N. Y
Manhattan Athletic Club
Mike Leonard
Brooklyn
Billy” Ahearn
New York
Don Dailey
Eddie Berne
Dailey
Berne
Leonard
Ahearn
Funeral for Rev W J Corcoran Held at St Vincent de Paul
The funeral of Rev. W. J. Corcoran pastor of St. Vincent de Paul South Boston drew about fifty clergy and many delegates. The service included a requiem mass with a long list of clergy and Archbishop Williams assisting, and the interment took place in Dedham.
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W. J. Corcoran
St. Vincent de Paul Church
South
Boston
Father Johnson
William McQuaid
St. James’s Church
51St the Net Assets January 1 1896 Financial Totals
The 1896 financial statement shows premiums 4 748 238 78 interest 8 139 405 22 profit and loss 50 140 75 receipts total 60 764 020 64 disbursements 68 696 893 38 including death claims and endowments 4 508 018 25 surplus returned to policyholders 1 274 658 62 and surrendered policies 759 247 93 tax and other expenses 7 715 181 78 836 715 97 336 490 98 total assets 60 981 671 61 year end liabilities 55 790 051 84 surplus 7 153 297 04 policies in force 66 441 insuring 157 422 625 00
Harney's Shop Struck by Boot and Shoe Union
West Lynn Harney Bros shop shut by order of National President Tobin after it refused union recognition and to restore the pre November piece rate. Roughly 450 workers affected as of noon today.
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Lynn
Harney Bros
West Lynn
Tobin
Boot and Shoemakers’ Union
President calls extra Senate session for March 4
The President issues a proclamation ordering an extra session of the United States Senate to convene at 12 o'clock on March 4. The directive sets the date and time for the special session.
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Washington
United States Senate
Wll
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Cuba in the Senate Demands Action on Cuban War
In Washington the Senate considers multiple resolutions on Cuba. Allen seeks protection for Americans and humane conduct by Spain, Hill requests Havana consul reports, and Morgan presses a joint resolution demanding the release of Julio Sanguilly and U.S. compensation for imprisonment.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Allen
Aia
Cuba
Spain
United States
Cuban
Gray
Quay
Hill
Havana
Ee Tee
Mr. Morgan
Committee On Foreign Relations
Julio Sanguilly
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Billy Aheard
Father Gorgoran
Connecticut Mutual
Hartford, Conn
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Johnson & CO
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Edward M. Bunce
Daniel H. Wells
George E. Williams
Devonshire ST
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
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Alfred D. Foster
S. F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
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Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Court ST
Brimmer School
A. J. Pickens, Jr
Dr. Appleton
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W. B. Grover
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J. F. Morgan
American Wringer Company
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Cornhill
George C. Goodwin &O
Hanover Street
Marry ME
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Henry—Mackenzie
Pictou
N. L. Almon, Hughenna
Simeon MacKenzie
Philip K. Henry
Bosson
Chapman
Evanston
Wyoming
Eliza M. Capen
George I. Chapman
Clara B. Ren
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Cundy
Tam —_ Frs
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