08 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1897
Page
1
The Courier notes merchants and hardware dealers expanding efforts amid a grass season. Governor-elect Dyer of Rhode Island appears active, while a deaf farmer asks for clarification. Uncle Sam ponders the battleship trial report, hinting at a large Iowa money matter.
A collage of quips and ads from early 20th century papers features witty exchanges on modern women, money, and social mores. Dialogues include a cartoonish view of an up to date girl, retirement motives, friendship oyster stew jokes, and marital finance banter, with brief comic notes from Puck, Indianapolis Journal, New York Journal, Tit-Bits, and others.
Alfred W. Jones of Milton and his sisters Henrietta Dorsey of Springvale and Leola Prescott of Acton applied to Coroner L. Grant for a permit to dig up their mother Mrs. Sally W. Jones who died December 5, 1896 in Milton. They allege poisoning by their father William Jones and say the embalmed body complicates the inquiry. Coroner Grant will consult Harvard’s Prof. Wood on embalming effects as officials pursue the case.
The bank advertises exchange rates for drafts available globally with offices in Tunis, Rio de Janeiro, Belgium, Germany, Scotland, Italy, China and more. Hours are 9 am to 12 pm daily, and 7 to 9 pm Saturdays.
Telegraphic report from Knoxville Tennessee says a morning fire destroyed the city center starting in the McNulty grocery basement. Hotels and wholesale houses burned. death toll reported, losses run into millions as the blaze is brought under control. Chicago reports Illinois Steel layoffs of four thousand workers to avert a strike.
Shirley April 8 A Fredonia mill owned and occupied by the Samson Cordage works burned completely this morning. Loss estimated under 50 000. Cause traced to a defective dynamo.
A spark from the blacksmith shop started a fire at Peck & White's carriage factory in Taunton this morning causing about 300 dollars in damage. The blaze was serious for a time but was controlled.
New York reports Porto Rico has risen in open revolt against the Spanish government, with islanders challenging authority and seeking autonomy or independence amid mounting tensions and colonial governance.
Boston reports the battleship Iowa cleared its anchorage at seven this morning and began a voyage to Philadelphia. The move marks a routine deployment with the carrier expected to stop at sea lanes en route. Commanders did not disclose additional objectives or timings.
Dover April 7. Miss Caroline B Nealley arrested in Northampton shocked relatives here. Guardian Hon B Frank Nealley and John H Nealley away in Boston. Mrs Nealley cites $19,900 inheritance and a stable Boston typing job. Family wealthy and prominent. engagement to a Springfield suitor.
In Manchester on April 7, County Solicitor Tuttle posed a 700 word hypothetical to gynecologist Dr. Jay Perkins, the longest question in New Hampshire court history. He outlined the state's view and asked what caused Mrs. Carrie M. Malon’s death. The expert answered that the death resulted from an embolism of the heart.
At the Boston and Maine School street crossing a Montreal express struck Frank Hills double trucking team just after 7 this morning. Two men and two horses died Craven 38 married Wigginville left wife and three children Benson married Dracut no children both men worked for Bunting company to move wool to Otis Allen Son’s Willie street building. Witnesses say derailment left cars missing steps, Craven’s body taken to Weinbeck’s and father-in-law failed to recognize him. The dead man’s watch read 7 07 10 amid widespread anger at grade crossings.
Elizabeth Cornell Perham dies at her sister's residence at age 1001 born in Waltham March 26 1819 daughter of George Brownell linked to Lowell Machine works married October 1844 to Dr Otis Perham of Lowell obituary notes quiet regret among kin and longtime locals
Herbert Craven died instantly and Samuel Benson died after a severe head wound when a freight express struck their truck at a railway crossing. Ambulance and doctors attended, Craven dying at Brooks’s undertakers and Benson at St John’s hospital. Gate tenders and witnesses described bells and gates, with police guarding the scene as a crowd gathered.
In Tiffin Ohio on April 7 four masked robbers bound Postmaster Garrick and his daughter in their beds during the night, forcing him to reveal the safe combination. They secured about $2000 in notes and checks and $100 in cash and other valuables before fleeing.
Bishop Fowler opened the second day at 9 o’clock with Rev. George S. Butters leading a homiletical service on the shortage of doctrinal preachers. Prof. Upham of Drew Theological school addressed opposing sensational preaching as the conference set Saturday’s discussion for 11:00 am. The day included memorials, class receptions, and ballots for members who would leave the conference.
Compare ready made top coats with Rogers Peet and Co. Prices. Ready made coats offer faster service and savings. Mens coats priced at 5.69 to 10 dollars versus Rogers Peet at 16 to 20 dollars. Children's top coats 4.95 in correct style.
Recent visitors to Washington and vicinity include Miss A Chalifoux Gilsey Mrs F W Gleason Plaza J B Wilson and Mr and Mrs M G Perkins. Laurin Hovey Martin wins Cowles Art School Boston scholarship. W Guthrie Brown returns from trip to Washington and Yosemite. Invitations issued for the wedding of Julia Hudson Fiske to Frank Alfred Hurd on April 2 at the Unitarian church. Whiting Allen Buffalo Bill show advance agent discusses contracts for June 3 appearance. Hon J L Bates and wife hosted by Rep Lang for Pilgrim Fathers day and Methodist Conference events.
In this city on April 8 Mrs Albianna N Davis 44 funeral at residence 14 Edson street Saturday 1 20 p m. In North Chelmsford April 7 William Hamblett 80 died at C W Pierce 247 Stevens street Abijah A Pierce 1$. In this city April 8 Mrs Alice Hayes 8 funeral from 121 Hastings street Saturday 2 o'clock.
The Merrimack today shows slight swelling with freshet signs, minor compared to last year's flood. Banker Albert S. Guild offers mortgage loans to investors with details available. Alder man E H Goward’s illness delays the ordinance committee meeting. Cavanaugh & Disseault present a new three piece bicycle suit for ladies, knickerbockers and Norfolk jacket, designed to resemble a walking skirt off the bicycle.
A cornfed philosopher in the Indianapolis Journal argues wealth comes not from idle plans but from decisive actions toward others. The quote emphasizes practical ambition over theoretical talk and reflects a pragmatic, distanced tone.
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