10 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1897
Page
1
A reflective poem from The Independent contemplates love's gentle flaws. It muses on patient endurance as partners overlook trifling faults, fearing future loss when lips and feet no longer move beside us. Small missteps become cherished memories with days and nights changing perspectives.
The mayor vetoes the new charter amid strong opposition. A cryptic remark from a frog echoes as a spring proverb. Gen Merritt today takes command of the Department of the Host, praised as meritorious by peers.
The Germania Insurance Bank of Louisville president died in sole possession of the bank's reserve vault containing 250,000 dollars in gold. After 10 hours of futile effort, officials bore into the lock to recover the treasure.
A clipped miscellany from Truth Clips and Pittsburg Leader features wry quotes about civility, compliments, and racial sentiment. A colonel’s deathbed jest about a servant reveals sting in prewar attitudes, ending with the shocked servant’s retort about hellish transport by the devil.
Trades National Bank offers drafts and letters of credit issued on their correspondents at market rates. Available in Toledo Spain Riga Russia Alexandria Egypt Donegal Ireland Essen Germany Rustenberg Transvaal Swatow China. Exchange bought and sold. Bark hours daily 9 to 4 Saturday mornings 9 to 12 Saturday evenings 7 to 9 at Corner Milddlesex Street and Post Office Avenue.
Telegraphic dispatch from East Liverpool Ohio reports a massive landslide that swept down a hillside today destroying streetcar lines and blocking the railroad. Two houses were threatened as the hillside shifted, moving Pennsylvania track and removing a forested face from summit to base.
London reports stir in clubs and among the upper classes as President Kruger faces criticism for his role in court martialing his grandson Lieut Eloff for insulting Queen Victoria, with many claiming Kruger bears equal responsibility for the affront.
Ex senator Daniel Wolsey Voorhees of Indiana dies at his Maryland avenue home after long rheumatic heart disease. A longtime party leader, he was born in Liberty Ohio and was 76 years old.
Elassona April 10 Edhem Pasha commander in chief of the Turkish army has orders from Constantinople to cross the Greek frontier with forces if it is proved that Greek regular troops are among the invaders.
New York April 10. A dozen workmen labored at Grant's tomb all morning to position the bronze doors. Officials expect completion by nightfall.
Barcelona April 10. The British channel squadron has been ordered to Malta to remain there as long as the Eastern crisis lasts.
In New York on April 10 the sheriff seized control of the Open Board of Brokers located on Broad Street, establishing possession amid unfolding enforcement actions.
Massachusetts notes: Rev B W Ward of Boston will address Emmanuel Baptist Church Blossom street Monday evening April 12 at 745 on Soul sleep and annihilation unscriptural. The piece highlights his Bible study and speaking prowess. Also reported are Chelsea men charged with man slaughter in the Dondero shooting, a pro forma verdict for Warwick cycle case, and a settlement with St Jean Baptiste society in Worcester for 256.98 plus 64 yearly for life following an blindness claim.
Col J B Thomas, governor of the Dayton soldiers home, was arrested on a charge of violating a state law by serving pleomargarine without a placard. The case tests whether the law applies within a United States reservation. Annie Delcamp, 7, died in Reading after rope jumping 57 times nonstop. Ashland Wilkes, a 15 year old trotting stallion and sire of John R. Gentry, sold at Lexington horse sale for 7500 dollars to Brook Curry after a private sale last year.
Holy week services will be held at Grace Universalist church on Wednesday the 14th and Friday the 16th. Rev. Albert Hammett of Brockton will preach Wednesday evening and Rev. F A Gray of Nashua Friday evening.
A male quartet of Methodist preachers from the Conference will perform several new music selections tonight at the Freedmen's Aid society anniversary held in St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal church.
Benjamin Dean 72 a longtime Massachusetts lawyer with Middlesex and Suffolk county practice died at his home 935 East Broadway South Boston after years of invalidism He was born August 14 1824 in Clitheroe Lancashire England and lived in Lowell before moving to Boston He held multiple public offices including state senator and U S congressman and was active in Masonry He married Mary A French in 1848 and had six children four living at his death The obituary notes his long career and family details.
The Lowell Day Nursery association met at 64 Kirk street this afternoon. Officers were reelected and the annual report for the year ending March 31 1897 read. The organization cared for 5647 children with 14 brought by police and 16 treated in the hospital department. The group highlighted nonsectarian work across multiple districts and nationalities, held a successful annual fair and outings, and discussed plans for a dedicated infectious disease building. Officers and donors were thanked, and May festival dates were announced.
Death notices from Hastings Perham Witson Bixby Fleming Markham list individuals in Hastings area with ages and addresses. Patrick Hastings aged 35 at 379 Adams street. Elizabeth C widow of Otis Perham aged 78 at 68 Mansur street. Sarah widow of Richard Wilson aged 83 residence 841 Merrimack street. Jessie Bixby aged 5 years 10 months at 20 Osgood street. Jane Fleming aged 60 at 4 L street. Ellen Markham aged 89 at 85 West Fourth street. Funeral services announced for April 10 8 9 dates and locations provided.
Advertisement highlights new flower and garden seeds for planting. Also mentions a Lowell conductor Edward G Staples discharged for larceny of stone steps from O'Brien in Somerville court. Mary French Field to read Eugene Field poems on April 22 under Teachers Annuity Guild. Obituary notes Amelie Paquette left two buildings to Oblate Fathers of St Joseph Parish to aid a new building for lAssociation Catholique.
The New England Methodist conference at St Pauls church approved Bible Society life memberships for active donors and elected G S Painter local elder. It admitted candidates for the ministry and debated admitting women as delegates, with the vote falling four short of approval.
The New York Sun reports the United States Bunting company of Lowell Massachusetts will present a large flag to the Grant Monument committee to be flown from a steel pole beside Grant's tomb. It will be 38 feet long and about 20 feet wide, larger than the government standard, with 160 yards of standard bunting. The flag will be made by a New York flag maker who served in President McKinley's company during the war, reflecting local patriotic pride.
Senator Putnam says the farming community in Dracut is not to blame for the cows’ condition. He argues the owners did not seek state payment by condemning cattle and notes the farmers paid for examinations themselves. The Thursday legislative order aims to restore farmers’ reputation and counter suspicions of profiteering.
Police, 2309, hh and Bailey, 2282. L W W Office, 22 no We W shop, 2109. U B C, 2331. Bosie and Maine, 2158.
The store unveils a spring collection of Easter neckwear with novel ties and ocher silks. Pins and hats complete the range, praised as unmatched in the area and offered at lower prices than New York shops while presenting a vivid spring array for men and children.
At the Miami Presbytery meeting in West Chester Ohio on April 3 John Welsh of Lowell was received on probation to the ministry and licensed to preach after an evening address on the mission of Christian Endeavor. His Lowell friends wish him success and he previously belonged to John Street church in Lowell.
Personal notes report Miss Helen Potter and a friend as guests of Mrs J A Coram for Thursday and Friday. Mrs I B Piper returns home to Fort Hill Avenue after wintering with her niece in Cincinnati. Mrs A F Harris of Boston sails from New York for Naples with ten companions for a four month tour abroad. Also listed are recent New York arrivals Continental J T Cowley St Cloud M T Mathews Holland C Adams and H P Perkins Marlborough E Dennis. Capt J P Thompson invited by Gen Billings to Grant monument dedication as guest. offered ride in parade but may attend as spectator.
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