02 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1897
Page
1
A fragment from the Los Angeles Weekly Bulletin marked No 91 956 describes a poem about a “new wheel” that remains bright and cheery as it travels life’s road. It contrasts youthful falls with uplifting, perpetual motion toward better days.
A collage of quirky lines notes April 1 trout season, a cyclone’s quick move to spring, Paul’s grip and Agrippa, the Mississippi spread opposite Memphis, a river crossing, spelling shifts for Foo Chow to Fuchau, Consul Gracey’s return, a Kentucky shopkeeper’s watermarked stock deemed insalable, Boston councilmen in action, and Gladstone’s son denying bicycle riding, with a century run hinted.
An expert notes 12 000 vehicles pass the Strand daily with 65 000 occupants each wasting three minutes. The German government invites to an international leprosy congress with Dr Koch presiding, Sweden Denmark Norway and Russia likely to attend. Forged Bank of England notes circulate. lawyers warn for all fakes, claiming size inferiority distinguishes them from genuine notes.
A Philadelphia Press quip compares a sparrow to politicians with a single bill. an Indianapolis Journal note speaks of a father and son ribbing each other over age. In Sheffield football fans erupt as a goal celebration leads to a man losing a tooth in a humorous, rough-edged moment.
Shamokin Powder Company buildings were wrecked by a morning explosion as workers were absent. The blast shook homes five miles away, damaged several structures, and hurled 200 pound boulders through a nearby house. Total loss.
Corning New York April 2 Herman Goundry was killed at Atlanta last night when his arm was caught in the fly wheel of a portable saw mill and his body dragged into the machinery. The accident occurred in the mill where he worked, and death was instantaneous. The event is reported as a fatal industrial accident with no further details available.
Vienna on April 2 reports the Austrian cabinet has resigned due to its failure to negotiate with the progressive group to form a coalition majority.
Annis Cobb perished in a house fire in Middlesex on April 2, found alone in the burning dwelling he occupied. Fire officials say the structure was destroyed, and Cobb died from burns sustained in the blaze.
President McKinley sent to the Senate nominations for ambassadors to Germany and Italy, a secretary to the Rome embassy, U S consuls in China, a patents commissioner, an assistant treasury secretary, and a signal corps major. Named are Andrew D. White New York William F Draper Massachusetts Chandler Hale Maine Samuel L Gracey Massachusetts Anson Burlingame Johnson Colorado Benjamin Butterworth Ohio Oliver L Spaulding Michigan and Robert Craig to major.
Miss Knox benefit Saturday afternoon expected to draw a large, fashionable audience at the Savoy. Prominent patronesses include Mrs. Charles A. Stott and Mrs. Geo. F. Richardson among many others, all aiding to ensure a successful program.
Six first offenders appeared in Police court. Three were released and the rest fined one dollar each. Michael Murtagh was sent to the city farm for folly, John Porter to a six month agricultural program at the state farm. Michael Casey and George Wolf gang faced charges of common drunk and larceny respectively. Dennis Donovan, a juvenile, was found guilty of breaking and entering Theophilus Jones’s blacksmith shop on Broadway, stealing hammers and tools sold to a pawn broker. Donovan was sentenced to the Massachusetts reformatory and held in 400 for the Superior court appeal.
The treasurer of Lowell Manufacturing announces a full week shutdown for maintenance and says mills will run full time only for the first four days after reopening until further notice.
Albert Bachelder of the Green School leads the sixth annual personally conducted trip to Washington with 101 travelers and 15 turned away. Five days include Alexandria and Mount Vernon, with a possible extra day at Old Point Comfort. A long list names many couples and girls from Natick Malden Manchester Nashua Brunswick and more.
James C. Donovan lost his horse Tom and a harness when an unprotected sewer opening on Puffer Street caused the animal to stumble. Donovan sustained internal injuries and remained home under a physician. Humane Society agent and a veterinary surgeon advised shooting the horse after autopsy showed lung rupture and intestinal damage. Likely city damages suit.
In Lawrence Superior Court a verdict for the plaintiff Hercules C. Moore for 383.86 against Almon Richardson a Dracut police officer. Moore alleged he was struck with a billy in Dracut on July 25 1896. Richardson claimed self defense within his official duties. Frank Wyman Harvard student was arrested in Cambridge on charges of frightening young girls and the case was adjourned until next Saturday. Wyman’s family is described as wealthy.
Gamaliel Bradford of Boston spoke to the Ames Manufacturing circle on municipal government at the Board of Trade meeting in Central block. He urged separation of executive and legislative powers, strong mayoral appointment, accountability, and a general municipal law while noting one man power as a systemic risk and predicting future charter reforms. The talk ended with a hospital amputation of a mangled limb from a man who arrived after nine o’clock. The patient, from this city and unemployed, faced recovery.
John Toner, while attempting a free ride on a moving freight at Porter Street crossing in Taunton, fell beneath the cars. One leg was severed below the knee and the other mangled, necessitating amputation at Morton hospital. He had boarded the New Bedford bound train with companions but was not discovered after evading freight hands. He was taken to hospital after the accident.
The Lowell Board of Police held a special meeting with senior officers including Captain McQuade, Captain Moffatt, Lieuts Webster Brosnan Kew, Sergeants Downey Palmer, Inspectors Goodwin Donaldson. It ordered absolute suppression of liquor sales after hours and on Sundays, warning officers to enforce the law or face replacement. The board pledged tougher action to ensure Lowell’s liquor traffic remains tightly controlled.
William Lanstat, a one armed youth, was arraigned in Worcester on vagrancy charges after Officer White testified Lanstat circulated a subscription paper at Front street dances to fund his crippled condition. Lanstat claimed he lost his arm in a railroad accident at Lowell while working in Hamilton mills, said he came to Worcester two weeks ago, and was sent to the state farm for six months as the clerk noted the boy cried during sentencing.
The Grace church assessors met last night chaired by Henry H Harris with C Arthur Abbott as vice chair and Mrs E C Pet tengill as secretary. They voted to close the church during August.
A compact note explains a display showing a wide assortment and estimates of customer wants for cyclists and golfers, with a special department opened to meet their needs.
City officials debate payroll procedures as 975 orders issued with some items up to 50 per order. Judge Hadley returns $100 truant hearing salary citing changed conditions. Alderman Goward challenges payroll edits involving Chief Hosmer and street department. Mayor’s signature power and charter changes spar with council rules. Separately, requests on historic birth and death dates of Pearson Titcomb and others.
William Mitchell Sr aged 81 died at his home 1 Summer Street after rheumatism and a severe grip. He came to Lowell as a boy, sought gold in California, then returned to Lowell where he resided. Survived by wife, three sons Charles William and John H, a daughter Sister St Paul, and a brother Frank in New York. Funeral Sunday afternoon. Also Mrs Jennie Adams of June Street died aged 54. she belonged to Rebekahs Centraliiie Mystic council and Kirk Street church.
Maud Dole aged 19, employed for two years in a Haverhill shoe shop, has been missing since last Monday after leaving home to return to work. She resided with her parents Mr and Mrs George H Dole of Westford and Grand Streets. Police have been asked to aid in the search.
In this city on April 1 at 77 Hampshire street Sarah Thorpe aged 69 years. Funeral from her late home Saturday at 2 PM. Friends invited without further notice. Adams In this city on April 2 Jennie wife of George L Adams aged 5 years.
In this city on March 29 a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Tibbetts.
James Logan Gordon of Boston files as voluntary insolvency petitioner. W B Howe of Burlington Free Press spends hours in Lowell. Malcolm G Barrows recovering from grippe. Edward Cawley improving, time to full recovery. New York items include P J Brady and others from Postal Cable Texas. Eloped couple Millette and Edouardina Hebert receive marriage license. Coburn and Babbidge set for April 27 in Rockland Maine. Lowell names at De Soto hotel in Savannah include Cunningham and Youngs. Glidden back from Erie territory trip. Stackpole and Jacobs announce April 14 wedding. Dr William Carolin returns from Bermuda. rough crossing. Barrows to star in Vesper boys show. James L Moss recovering from broken ribs. John H Riordan leaves Lowell Trust for Merrimack Valley dept NY Life. Grand Orator A G Walsh attends Berkshire council dinner. North Adams Transcript notes strong reception.
The store presents choice Parisian hats personally selected by Mme. P. L. Gregoire with domestic designs. The variety in shapes and trimmings is described as unmatched and prices are modest. The successful opening proves the aim to serve Lowell ladies with headwear. The opening continues today and tomorrow at 318 Merrimack Street.
The jury returned a sealed verdict in the Connelly v Grady case in Superior court yesterday. It will be opened in East Cambridge on Monday when the court stands adjourned at that place.
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