27 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
1
The New York Press reports on quirky local reactions as a resident dislikes the village name Moosehimagunticook and relocates to Aglimoogenegamook, highlighting the fray over place names and local sentiment.
Wesleyan’s late Professor Johnston, beloved by former students, blended a sharp scientific mind with a love of jokes. He once tested geology students by labeling a brick as rock types, ending with a humorous verdict that the last piece was “impudence.”
A sidewalk debate in Washington The Star reports Farmer Corntessel challenges the idea that government stamps create value. He argues if stamps can generate value paper could also create cold weather symbols, urging protest to Secretary Morton.
A French academian pays about one hundred forty dollars for robes of immortality including a hundred for the embroidered coat and a dozen for the plumed hat while a poet innkeeper buys coats of deceased academicians for his waiters. A Chippewa girl adopted by a Michigan farmer at age three now weighs 117 pounds and outruns any man she has raced. An old Florence pawn ticket from 1570 in a curiosity shop mentions 25 lire loaned against a sword and household linens signed by Torquato Tasso.
Aug 27 Zanzibar reports say Sultan Said Khalid and his commander fled to the German consul in the German protected enclave after the palace was bombarded. British ships demanded surrender by 9 am. Khalid rejected, ships opened fire, Glasgow sunk the palace warship, heavy city losses feared.
In New York New York, St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 10 to 1. Cleveland beat Louisville 9 to 2 in the second game. Brooklyn edged Louisville 10 to 1, while Washington defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 3. Baltimore routed Cincinnati 14 to 3 and Boston overcame Chicago 11 to 7.
Eastern League results show Wilkes Barre Rochester 10 over Wilkes Barre 1 in Wilkes Barre. Scranton 8 over Syracuse 1. Springfield 6 over Buffalo and Providence 0. Toronto 2 over Providence in the other listed game.
Boston August 27 The official trial trip of the armored cruiser Brooklyn began at 8 15 am with newspaper men and the trial board aboard. The ship showed strong speed, crossing the line at 10 46 am and completing the first leg of about 69 10 miles at an average of 20 7 10 knots amid smooth seas and rising smoke as the crew pushed for the blue ribbon of naval cruisers.
In the New England League action Fall River beat New Bedford 3 2. Bangor defeated Brockton 7 5 in game one and won 19 1 in game two. Augusta beat Pawtucket 7 2 at Augusta.
Boston reports an incoming passenger train on the Boston and Maine railroad collided with a freight train at East Somerville around 11 o'clock this morning. One person is dead and four are injured according to latest details.
The Milwaukee Journal quotes Bryan advocating paying debts in cheaper currency, a stance deemed repudiation by Washington and Lincoln era leaders. The piece warned that recognizing such a principle would undermine contracts and credit, threatening a shift to a cash-only world and violating the Constitution’s protection against impairing contract obligations.
Thomas G. Plant said National President John F Tobin of the Boot and Shoe Workers union would submit the strike at his Plant factory to the State Board of Arbitration for settlement. Plant manager declined further comment beyond a prior statement that he would run a free shop and sever ties with labor unions. He hired extra workers at the Lynn factory today.
Police Court Hadley August 27. John W Higgins the boy thief held in 500 until tomorrow. Joseph Armeault adulterating milk fined 75. Jeanette McKay larceny continued till August 31. Two boys charged with horse stealing continued till tomorrow.
In hot weather you may feel tired and run down and affections of the blood trouble you Hood's Sarsaparilla will give you renewed strength and health.
In Louisville on August 26 the AP A backed move to oust the Democratic board of public safety faced a clash as an injunction blocked further impeachment steps. Sheriff forces entered the aldermen's chamber after a confrontation led by AP A leader Sterling Edmunds. Mayor Todd removed Police Chief Taylor and installed Robert Cunningham to oversee the police. The impeachment alleged failure to curb prostitution and gambling and usurpation of authority.
A dry house at the Miami Powder Works five miles north of Xenia exploded this morning. The blast killed Frank Bichi powder boss and Silas Figgins engineer, with reports of the explosion shaking the surrounding countryside for miles.
The excerpt argues against free silver coinage and a 16 to 1 silver to gold ratio. It warns of financial peril, dented credit, and labor harm, claiming the proposal benefits no one and burdens the public, with government bears costs while others gain. It cites historical context since 1868 and calls for fidelity to democratic ideals.
The article argues against unlimited free coinage of silver at 16 to 1, warning it would force a silver monometallic system, erode the dollar’s value, damage contracts, hurt labor, and provoke financial crises. It contends government involvement would be minimal and emphasizes the dangers of bi met al lism, noting Mexico and China’s experiences with silver and gold coinage ratios.
Fall overcoats in light colors priced from 8 to 20 dollars and regular length coats 8 to 25 dollars with stout and long sizes. Light and dark colors, new fall derbys and soft hats in seasonable shades with new blocks, plus the fall silk hat.
William Parker Varnum a leading Dracut citizen and former School Board member died at his Collinsville home on August 26 after a four month illness. He chaired the Board of Selectmen and left a widow a son Joseph Parker Varnum a daughter Mary Louise Varnum and a sister Mrs Eaton. He traced English and Colonial ancestry and was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.
A Chicago telegram reports the death of Joseph Freeman Brabrook age sixty son of the late Joseph A. Brabrook of this city. He suffered months with liver disease. former classmate and longtime Chicago druggist. Funeral Sunday from his home 520 West Congress Street Chicago.
Jeannette McKay a servant for E. L. White in Belvidere confessed after being pressed to reveal items in her trunk. She displayed gold bracelets and lace hidden in a corset box, leading to police involvement and a postponed departure to Boston.
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