04 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1896
Page
1
The Lowell Sun critiques metropolitan Sunday papers while noting political jests in Boston outlets. Easter fashion jibes mix with remarks on strikes, tailor jokes in Massachusetts, and a dig at a tax assessor as a public figure. The tone is wry and observational about daily news and local figures.
A Lord Tenterden story shows a country magistrate pressing for a direct yes or no. The jokey exchange contrasts prevarication with blunt reply. In another quip Bobbs and Slobbs muse on plans for tomorrow, and a fish-out-of-water joke about proposals closes the trio of anecdotes.
Miss Adelaide Noyes travels to Washington while Mrs. Hovey recovers at Beacon Street. Mrs. J Clark Glidden receives 40 Bermuda lilies Easter offering. Miss Carrie L Clough visits for Easter holidays from the New England Conservatory. Rev. Hugh Montgomery's reception planned at Central M E church on Monday evening April 6 at 7 45. C C Daggett resigns to lead coloring and finishing at Holliston Mills Norwood. Chelmsford street church choir for next season lists Metcalf as organist director along with Russell Davis Bagshaw Floyd in principal vocal roles.
The Lawrence Manufacturing Company reduced capital stock from 1.5 million to 759 thousand due to unprofitable coarse cottons amid Southern mill competition. The move signals cotton spinning drifting south while New England spinners adapt with finer fabrics. Despite shifts, the cotton industry may spread nationwide, keeping New England's role but changing labor and prosperity dynamics.
Money deposited at Traders National Bank branches in Lowell by May 2 will earn four percent interest from April 1. Interest can be withdrawn or added to principal on July 1 and January 1. Bank hours are 8 am to 4 pm weekdays, 8 am to 1 pm Saturday, and 7 to 9 pm for some hours.
Whitinsville Massachusetts April 4 criminals blew dynamite against a vault door in the town bank but caused little damage and escaped with 500 from a smaller safe. The big vault contents were untouched and no clue to the burglars remains.
Paris papers are divided by ideology after Congress refused to express confidence. Immoderate republican and conservative outlets call the government’s stance revolutionary. Radical organs praise the government and blame the Senate.
Reports from the Pinar del Rio clash on Tuesday say Spanish losses reached 800 men with heavy insurgent casualties. Col. Suarez is said to be severely wounded in the fighting between Maceo’s insurgents and Spanish troops.
Edward Fielding Brigadier General of the Northwestern Division resigns to join Ballington Booth's volunteers in Chicago. Most of his staff officers will follow. The move marks the most serious blow the Salvation Army has faced in the division.
Jeffersonville Ohio April 4 Hannah J Selby received a $10 000 verdict in the common pleas court against Rev Robert E Hill in a breach of promise case.
Reports from Clay and Owsley counties say a full list of drowning victims cannot yet be released though sixteen bodies have been recovered.
San Francisco reports that Dr Livings tone, an executor of the Fair will, demands 500000 for his services to the heirs. The heirs counter with 300000 and a compromise is anticipated.
In Vienna on April 4 the firemen strike collapsed with crews starting to resume posts. Tomorrow the most obstinate are expected to have returned, marking the end of the work stoppage.
In St Louis on April 4, workers returned to the auditorium roofs after differences were settled. The roof work has been reset and no strike will occur. Separately in Berlin on April 4, Germany and Japan signed a commercial treaty marking renewed economic ties.
At Thursday night’s meeting in New Bedford, 44 new members joined the Board of Trade. Charles J. Adams urged state and national organization, praised the new committee appointing plan, stressed public spirit, and warned that light taxation and sensible government attract industry. He discussed potential shifts toward a business party if major parties fail to support pro business legislation.
In police court two Billerica cases drew attention. Joseph Rollins pleaded not guilty to bringing a glanders horse into public view. A continuance till Wednesday was granted with $300 bail. The horse was sold then removed and killed at Chelmsford Centre after discovery of the disease. Another case of bastardy against Gardner Parker was quietly continued to April 9.
In Po l police court Felix Chouinard faced charges of illegally keeping liquor at Hall street Little Canada. Officers found five pint bottles and a gallon jug of whiskey as he testified he mixed with water for family use due to illness. He denied selling liquor and was discharged while several others faced fines for drunkenness and related offenses.
A morning fire at the LHereux property near Marsh Hill Dracut partly destroyed the house and barn. Discovered at 2 30, the family escaped with some furniture and livestock saved. Two neighbor pumps failed to save the buildings. Loss about 1800 dollars covered by 2350 dollars insurance with F W Sherman. Teams Six and Eight won the Highland club billiard tournament last night.
Black plague has broken out in Yokohama Japan with April 4 dispatches noting a local outbreak and health concerns spreading through the city.
The High School Review devotes its April memorial issue to Gov. Greenhalge. It features a half tone portrait with autograph, letters from prominent figures, and reports from memorial services. The Courier-Citizen press produced this commemorative pamphlet as a keepsake for friends of the late governor.
Lowell reports debunked chatter that Tremont and Suffolk would buy the large Lawrence cotton mill as Lawrence contemplates discontinuing the yarn line. Official sources deny the claim while noting Lawrence plans to continue yarn production and hosiery and undergarment manufacturing. Nearby Collins mills face idle or reduced operations, with Merrimack woolen mills also running shortened schedules amid weak demand.
The Massachusetts Sunday School association of Middlesex county held a convention at the Methodist church in Woburn with about 200 delegates from Winchester Wilmington Burlington Stoneham and Woburn. It opened at 2 p.m. with remarks by Rev. William Carey Barrows and featured talks on cooperation in the state teacher training and multiple teaching approaches along with a children s Bible story and a social to follow.
De Wolf Hopper and his comic opera troupe drew enthusiastic crowds in every city during the past season. The program features the melodic Dr Syntax with lavish stage pictures and costumes. It will be presented tonight for the first time in Lowell at the Opera house.
The Hutchins vs Woodworth personal injury case was heard in Superior Civil court yesterday. After the plaintiff's attorney Henry S. Courtney finished his address, Judge Blodgett asked the jury to decide whether to delay deliberations until Monday. The foreman declined, the judge charged the jury, and court adjourned to Monday. Defense counsel was Frank E. Dunbar.
Amesbury April 4. The home stead of poet Whittier was vacated by Hon. George W. Cote after about twenty years occupying the property, part of a plan to erect a memorial building on the site.
Easter will be observed in churches tomorrow with choirs and hymns celebrating the risen Lord. Pulpit lessons on the resurrection and children voices will share the message of hope and victory over death. Elaborate programs across denominations include organ preludes and arias led by J Avison Baker.
Morning service featured an organ prelude Offertoire in F and multiple anthems including The Strife is Oer and Christ Our Passover. Singers Nellie Harmon Clark Stiles Foster joined with a full choir. Rev Needham delivered the Resurrection sermon amid festive Easter music.
Organ Voluntary and a rich Easter program feature soloists Miss Daisy Ripley Miss Ethel Freeman and Miss Burns with a strong chorus plus duets and quartets including Barrett and Hill at the organ postlude. The service closes with a vesper featuring Gounod and Sullivan works and a Festival Te Deum.
The Kirk Street Sunday school assisted by the choir presented a program titled March Sacre featuring the Meyerbeer Choir with pieces Awake Glad Soul and They Have Faken Away My The postlude and processional March in C followed. Mrs Alice Jenkins soprano Miss Ruma Hathaway alto George Sontwent tenor and director Frank Murphy bass with Mrs Charles Sturtevant organist supported by the Primary Department and Anthem Christ Our Miss Winnifred M Florence Fowler Hervey tenor Helen Taylor organist.
The advertisement highlights superior material, form, and fashion, urging men to switch from custom made garments to ready to wear options. It emphasizes hats, gloves, and furnishings and directs customers to 166 Central Street.
The column reports slow cycling season start with Lowell clubs pleased at defeating the lantern bill in the Legislature. It covers plans for a bicycle baggage bill, New York railroads carrying a bicycle as baggage, Spindle City Wheelmen charter papers, potential new quarters, and possible track funding. It also notes Ippos celebrations, track hopes, Y M C A meeting, April 11 run to Silverlake, and a Paris-bureau update on Johnson and Michael for races.
The Middlesex Women's Club calendar notes a canceled lecture by Mr Charles Dudley Warner on Monday April 6 with hope for a later date. A regular meeting is set for Thursday with council at 3 pm and a 4 pm lecture on Roentgen X rays by W Lincoln Smith featuring Crook's tubes and a stereopticon.
A new White Crockery Department just opened in our basement offering a complete line of white stone china and semi granites plus yellow ware. Includes every kind of dishes plates cups bowls pitchers and more with prices kept down. Housekeepers boarding house and hotel keepers can save money by buying crockery from us.
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