11 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1896
Page
1
A verbose column jabs at politics and weather, mentioning Mr. Burbank, George Burns, Gladstone, and Ohio silver stripe. It mocks sultry forecasts, forecasts a hot election day, and includes a vivid regional vignette about rainy days and women sorting through beloved letters. The piece combines humor and social observations with musical dialect.
A humorous scene unfolds as a dairyman recalls dissolving a partnership. The man’s punctilious nature is mocked for wanting frequent well water analyses to prevent customer illness, while a claim about ancient Chinese bicycle use sparks disbelief.
The St James Gazette notes Windsor castle's gold plate totals about 10 000 pieces stored in an iron room on the ground floor. It is moved in iron boxes under guard with receipts, to Buckingham Palace and back, valued near £2 000 000, including pieces dating to George IV and some seized from the Armada. Boston reports 89 508 poll tax payers delinquent owing $179 016, and tax collection has become harder without disfranchisement.
In Pittsburg on August 11 Hon. William J. Bryan and his party left at 7:30 a.m. on the express train eastward. Bryan was very tired after yesterday’s hard journey but a large crowd at the station gave him a rousing send off. The train will make only a few stops between Pittsburg and Altoona.
A Huntington dispatch reports Sherman Watt ejected from the stage at the Democratic convention last night. A free fight followed with pistols knives and razors brandished. A stairway rush wounded many, none seriously. A second melee in hotel corridors left three delegates badly injured.
New York reports 12 deaths and 29 prostrations from an ongoing heat wave over a week. Authorities note humidity around 65 percent with a 92 to 94 degree high as the list of casualties grows and wind shifts offer slight relief. In Ohio, a Toledo and Ohio Central passenger train collided with a yard engine in Sandusky Street crossing, killing engineer Charles Vance and fatally injuring engineer Cullison. Fireman William Sinclair and brakeman Femeet were seriously hurt.
New York on August 11 1900s era reports the Murray Hill bank shutting its doors for an inquiry into its affairs. The institution one of the oldest state banks holds deposits around 1.25 million dollars and it is assumed depositors will be paid in full. The failure stems from taking large real estate as loan security.
A severe wind storm swept Warren last night with thunder and lightning. In Sandusky two men were struck and killed by a bolt. At the local race track the grandstand and surrounding buildings lost their roofs.
Haverhill reports the death of Benjamin W. Carr age 68 a noted forty niner who killed himself this morning with a gun shot to the temple while resting in bed Despondency over prolonged illness is believed to have caused the act
A Cincinnati dispatch reports from Owensboro Kentucky that sixteen deaths have occurred due to the heat in recent days and many prostrations have taken a serious turn. Local authorities warn the heat wave may continue with further health risks.
The Very Reverend Prior Vaughn of London lies near death in the Auditori um Chicago after being overcome by heat yesterday. He is a brother of Cardinal Vaughn of London.
A torrential downpour hit Fort Wayne Indiana last night with rain described as the heaviest in 21 years. The storm caused outlooks of flooding and disruptions across the city as residents recorded substantial rainfall totals and observed street inundation.
In St Louis yesterday the heat claimed nine lives. The weather records show elevated temperatures contributing to prostrations and fatalities across the city.
Montgomery West Virginia August 11 Mrs John Waters aged three hundred eighty five pounds died today due to extreme heat conditions.
San Francisco report notes Harry S. Brown, exchange clerk for Bullion and Exchange Bank of Carson Nevada, is a defaulter to the tune of $75,000. He disappeared two months ago and is believed to be in Mexico.
Four workmen died from sulphuric acid gas at Marc Phillips chemical works in Camden this morning. The victims are Joseph Devlin James Mullen Andrew Adler and George Jarrison.
The Pall Mall Gazette reports this afternoon that if William McKinley is elected U S President several prominent English manufacturers will set up branches in the United States.
Advices from the Orient report renewed rebellion on Formosa island. In several small skirmishes, multiple people were killed as clashes erupted, according to the San Francisco dispatch dated August 11.
In Philadelphia on August 10 Boston defeated the Phillies as visitors showed sharp fielding while locals were sluggish. Gumbert exited after being hit hard in the sixth, replaced by Jordan. Nash left early with a split finger. Score Boston 8 runs 14 hits 1 error Phila 3 runs 10 hits 3 errors.
In Augusta, Augusta defeated Portland 8 to 2. In Bangor, Bangor beat Lewiston 4 to 1. A second Bangor Lewiston game finished Bangor 7 Lewiston 4.
Final plans for improving Riverside Park approaches to Gen. Grant's tomb were approved by the New York City mayor. The project costs about 120000 and aims for completion by April 29 the birth anniversary of Gen. Grant with elaborate ceremonies. The president and cabinet will be invited along with ships from the North Atlantic squadron and foreign navies. Diplomats veterans and militia will attend, with naval displays expected to rival Napoleon's burial pageantry. The mausoleum cost 600000 funded by 80000 donations from one cent to 5000.
Senator George J. Burns of Ayer announced his candidacy for the Republican congressional nomination in the fourth district to succeed L. D. Apsley of Hudson who plans retirement. Burns just finished a term in the state Senate where he chaired taxation and probate committees and the rules and manufactures committee. Several potential rivals named include Albert Clarke, Davenport, Lowe, Weymouth, Tirrell, Milton, Talbot, Barrett, and others, with Davenport’s secretary at the Metropolitan Water Board staying in place while a challenger seeks the nomination.
The city faced severe heat as masons, iron workers, and contractors at multiple sites including a Tyngsboro saw mill, Bartlett school foundation, and a new St Patrick’s parish workers’ home suffered exhaustion. Roofers, bricklayers, switch tenders, and streetcar crews retreated by midmorning. one man, Thomas Dolan, remained gravely ill. Night shifts were arranged to avoid daytime heat.
At Islesboro in Penobscot Bay a summer storm struck the Pressey cottage. Dr W L Pressey, about 22, died instantly while comforting his fiancee Miss Elizabeth G Brown as a bolt passed through his arm. The cottage burned and damage was extensive. Miss Brown survived unconsciousness and later recovered.
Rev Fr E L McClure of St Patrick’s Brockton condemns Sheridan Circle ritual at a funeral. He warns he will expel parish members from the order and stop prayers for Catholics who die as members if the practice repeats. The non sectarian circle is linked to the Foresters of America and has wide membership.
The Williams Democratic club of Lowell, nicknamed the Little Wanderers, held a heated session at Jackson hall. The group argued over moving the regular meeting night from Monday to Thursday or Friday, with members and guests present as the theater rehearsals and public interest added tension.
The catalog lists blue and black serge skeleton coats and alpaca coats in regular stout and long sizes with matching vests. White duck trousers priced at $1.00 or $2.00 from Rogers, Peet & Co, plus white and fancy vests, straw hats, and fine black and tan hose.
In an August 11 session Mary Platt testified against Nellie Flynn in an assault and battery case. The court placed Mary on probation after she faced drunkenness charges. Five drunks were fined one dollar each and one released. Patrick Doherty and Susan Stack each paid five dollars for drunkenness. Mary Rock faced multiple prior charges and faces jail. John Mack allegedly stole a timepiece and appealed a four month jail sentence, held $200 for Superior Court. James Quary’s assault case on John Lewis continued to August 14. Mary Taylor denied assault on Mary Foss and was fined fifteen dollars. Andre Brisson and Alice testified in a case against Eliza N Campbell. Campbell was fined two dollars. Alvin Cook received a three-month jail term for stealing silverware from Mrs. Carnock.
The Lowell Day Nursery association urges parents and physicians to use the free hospitals for sick children open day and night at 64 Kirk street and First street Centralville. Physicians may send cases by city ambulance or other means to the Day Nursery while continuing their own attendance. Co A R Dimon treasurer.
A meeting of the Lowell Republican club is set for Wednesday night at 8 o clock in the republican headquarters. It is the first major business gathering of the organization. Businessmen urged to attend for honest money, prosperity through a sound currency, and a protective tariff as the club discusses local outlook and campaign prospects.
A flag raising will honor McKinley and Hobart at Pilling's Shoe Factory one week from tonight. Attending are the Boys in Blue Lawton Guards and Blaine and Logan brigade. The event is expected to be a rouser.
Advertisement urging agents to offer Genuine Dr Jaeger underwear and inviting interested parties to request a catalogue by postal reply, promising a purchase upon providing a name.
The notice lists C. I. W. Maynard Co located at 142 Merrimack Street, detailing the business address in a concise form for public directory or notice purposes.
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