15 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1896
Page
1
A compilation of snappy local and national quips from the Boston Herald. Remarks touch on a September barbecue guest list including Mr Knox, Dr Nansen's polar travels, Bryan’s political image, westerners versus eastern visitors, a lobster incident involving Walter E Merriam, golf pronunciation notes, and playful jabs at McKinley and Lewis.
A Boston Journal riddle poem asks readers to identify a two part clue and a complete answer. It hints at rocks and crevices, the Andes and a queen, then a nightly lullaby. The author W W Caldwell invites solutions from the reading public.
In a Western city a distinguished southern litterateur lectured on Matthew Arnold to a fashionable audience. An overheard exchange between two ladies mocked the lecturer and questioned Arnold’s relevance, while a broker told a Yale graduate clerk he would be dismissed after a Saturday market rise, citing his college manner.
The item notes European tumble mustard weed spreading in Manitoba and northwestern Canada with Prof. Fletcher estimating up to 1.5 million seeds per plant. It also discusses China’s unbounded country roads and farmers' ploughing rights versus vehicle travel. Oakland, California, is touted as one of the healthiest cities with a death rate dropping from 13.56 to 11.85 per thousand since 1882, nearing an ideal of 11.
Columbus Ohio August 15 crowds at least 10000 heard Senator John Sherman address the Republican state campaign. Governor Asa Bushnell presided as Sherman defended free silver, argued it lowers labor costs and harms depositors, and rebutted 1873 demonetization charges. He praised McKinley as fit for the presidency.
A fire at the Catholic Star of the Sea Church in Beverly began in the northeast wing and spread rapidly, destroying the structure while vestments were saved. Lewis Foss suffered a compound fracture of an arm and Henry Smith a broken wrist from falling timbers. Loss pegged at $18,000 with $6,700 insured.
Lord Charles Russell chief justice of England arrived on the Umbria with Lady Russell and daughters and Sir Frank Lockwood and Lady Lockwood. Invited by the American Bar Association he will read a paper on International Law at the Saratoga meeting on August 20.
Boston pitcher Kid Nichols earned revenge with a 7 to 0 victory as Clarke allowed only one costly miscue and the Giants committed four errors. New York protested the umpiring repeatedly while Joyce faced calls that halted play. Boston had 7 runs on 2 errors and 2 hits while New York managed 0 runs on 5 hits and 5 errors.
In an extended 15 inning tilt at Providence the home club defeated Syracuse 6 to 5. Other actions saw Wilkes-Barre beat Buffalo 8 to 5 and Scranton edge Toronto 3 to 2.
The Foresters of America gala day parade drew thousands from the north common to the fair grounds led by grand marshal John A. O’Hearn and chief of staff John McPadden. Bands and courts from Lowell and surrounding towns marched along Salem to Pawtucket and Merrimack, with athletic events and a ball game underway at the fair grounds.
President Cleveland denounces hazing after court martial of Cadets Giles Bishop Jr and H H Commager for forcing plebes to stand on one foot and endure harsh drill exercises. He pledges severe punishment and refuses clemency to those who torment beginners, calling the practice mean and cowardly.
Lewiston Maine Aug 14 The Lewiston Base Ball nine has disbanded with all players to be paid in full. Managers deemed continuation a loss but offered to finish the season if possible. Pitcher Williams and Messitt the catcher were out, forcing the decision not to travel to New Bedford. Ten leading Auburn and Lewiston businessmen may invest 250 each for a club next year if franchise is secured.
In Ellensburg Washington on August 15 the populists and free silver republicans completed a fusion. The new party name will be the People's Party. The merger followed a populist convention decision to let Democrats name one congressman alongside already allotted state officers.
In Washington on August 15 the battleship Indiana will be presented with a magnificent silver service donated by Indiana citizens. The ceremony is scheduled for September 21 at Tompkinsville Staten Island with local officials and naval representatives in attendance.
Nashville Tenn Aug 15 Governor Tur ney has called an extra session of the Legislature to meet Sept 7 to provide against a threatened deficit in the state treasury.
The barkentine Herbert Fuller, infamous in recent murders, cleared Halifax today for Rosario after obtaining a crew. She sailed this afternoon amid headlines and curiosity.
Peru Illinois August 15 The Peru state bank of this city has suspended its operations. The assets and liabilities are about 185000 dollars and a trusteeship or receivership may follow to settle debts and protect depositors.
The republican state committee sets new representation rules for delegates to conventions nominating state legislators. This year each ward or town gains one at large delegate and one for every 50 Governor vote, with fractional parts to 25. The plan halves convention size and bars counties from fewer than 25 delegates, notably impacting Dukes and Nantucket counties.
The Emerald baseball club denounces Florence club kicking and untruthful reports of last Saturday's game. They threaten to withdraw from the local league due to lack of local players among other clubs and refuse to play the best picked New England team. They seek to retain Lowell residents' confidence.
Fine weather and a strong programme brought about five thousand spectators to Fort Wayne Indiana for the big circuit races on Friday. A sudden northeast cold wave cooled the crowd and horses but the track remained fast and Robert J the pacing king finished in 2 03 defeating his own track mark of 2 0354 set in 1894 at the wire with Ed Geers aboard. The quarter times were 31 14 1 02 1 32 2 03 in a high speed exhibition despite the chill and wind.
Col. Charles A. Hopkins of Brookline is boomed as a candidate for elector in the 11th district on the Republican ticket. An anti-Atwood meeting at Youngs on Tuesday aims to nominate a rival in the 10th. E. Orcutt of Melrose, ex-collector, is pushed for state auditor to succeed Gen. John W. Kimball. An Armenian club formed in Malden will support McKinley and Hobart.
Four professional thieves stole about thirty diamond rings valued at around 1000 dollars from Sepharin J. Piguinot's shop at 806 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. The bold daylight robbery occurred as two reserve policemen stood nearby, but the culprits mingled with pedestrians and vanished.
Mrs Samuel Kilpartrick and Master Eddie Kilpartrick are spending a few weeks at the Waverly House Nantasket Beach. The note records a family visit to the seaside hotel likely around a summer season.
A consensus across major papers lauds the Keith’s living pictures as the most beautiful and technically superb yet shown in the country. The Lumiere cinematographe is hailed as far ahead of predecessors with steadier, clearer images and more engaging subjects. The variety program also keeps Keith’s high performance standard.
Veteran Firemen will attend a play-out in New Bedford next Wednesday. They travel via Boston, departing Merrimack street station at 5.45 and Boston at 7.45 or 8. Prizes totaling 500 dollars are offered by the New Bedford association plus other prizes from outside parties. Evening fireworks and a harbor bonfire are planned, Lowell vets return around midnight. Round trip fare is 3 dollars 50 cents, public invited at the same rate.
An act relative to injuries received on highways resulting from snow or ice became a law, June 9, 1896. It states that no city or town shall be liable for injury or damage to person or property on any highway or bridge due to snow or ice if the site was reasonably safe and convenient for travelers at the time of the accident.
Governor Wolcott and staff attended the Boxford 2d corps cadet camp day with hundreds of friends on hand. The review went well though line wavering appeared except Capt. Ropes’s company. Three U.S. majors observed the drill as 21 officers from the Sth regiment plus Dalton family members joined the event.
August 15 incident notes fine for drunkenness at $10 for Mary Freeman Thomas Fahey and John F Sheehan. Three vagrants McKnight Mansfield and Willis arrested. Mansfield ordered to leave town within 24 hours. Mullen case filed. Rigney jailed three months for larceny. Riley found not guilty of liquor nuisance. Story to Nova Scotia. Shannahan family back from Nagog. Skeffington sisters vacation at Nantasket. Hemenway on St Paul record trip, sailed July 25 on La Gascogne enjoying Paris London Edinburgh.
A cyclist and dealer tour finds demand thinning in the local market for 1896. High end wheels once listed at 100 dollars now fetch lower sums, with experts predicting 75 dollars as the likely price next year. The piece also notes shifts in rider fashion, safety tips, and political stir about bicycle influence in campaigns.
Putnam and son members head for Fair Haven with many boys planning a weeklong camp. The next run is scheduled for August 30. Harry Dahlberg enters today’s Haverhill races, facing Edw Duffee of Lynn in the mile handicap. Spindle City Wheelmen plan a Salem Willows club ride tomorrow if weather allows and enough riders join. City wheelmen complain of careless carriage drivers near parked cycles along the curb.
Three alarms were turned in with minimal losses. A 12 40 am telephone call alerted carriages to a fire on the Boston and Maine bridge over Gorham street, burning planking and creating a five foot hole. At 7 40 am Bryant's West Third street shop roof sustained slight damage. Mrs Cooper's Wigginville house caught fire before 3 pm, with substantial damage from a blaze starting behind the kitchen stove.
The funeral for Mrs. Charles F. Belden was held yesterday afternoon from her home at 81 Mount Vernon street with Rev. R. A. Greene officiating. Bearers were Dodge Langley Mack and Morey. Music by the American quartette. Burial in the Edson cemetery family lot. Grace E. Carney’s funeral followed from 71 Wilson street North Billerica Friday at 2 PM. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery.
About 3500 silver dollars were handed to White's tannery workers yesterday. Most workers reportedly favor free silver, and the heavy silver pay was an unwelcome surprise to many who previously received bills. Uncertain if other manufacturers will follow suit.
A group of Whitehall Manufacturing workers from the Allen building rode a decorated trolley to Mountain Rock this morning. The party enjoyed al fresco festivities at the grove with cheerful spirits and festive decorations.
James Kennan of Wilmington slipped on the sidewalk on Gorham street yesterday afternoon while intoxicated, was carried by ambulance to St. John's Hospital, but sustained no injuries.
The item promises insight into upcoming fall fashion trends from SQ D BY, aimed at readers seeking current wardrobe guidance and style ideas for the season.
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