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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1899
Page
10
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Saturday afternoon and evening saw pleasant weather with large Christmas shopping crowds. Sunday morning turned gray with heavy showers by evening. Monday brought a clear bracing day, followed by a cold night. Morning temperature among the coldest of the season. barometer readings around 29.35 to 29.55.
The St John’s hospital community celebrated Christmas with three Masses in the chapel and a Flood of gifts from many donors. Sisters of Charity, pupil nurses, and convalescent patients joined Rev. Tortel in the dawn service, while a long list of friends supplied food, clothing, toys, books, and flowers for the sick and aged.
Reuben P. Charters of 112 Congress Street reports a loss of a large leather wallet with three U.S. Army discharges a pension voucher and papers related to his Civil War service. He was jostled thrice at South Lawrence station before the wallet was lifted without cash. Local police alerted, Charters offers a substantial reward for return of the papers.
A large crowd from Lowell crowded Merrimack square and Lawrenceward Saturday, with an estimated 10 000 men converging on Lawrence. Fights for seats broke out as motormen and conductors struggled to manage the rush. A visiting Lawrence woman was injured during a crowd scrimmage and had to be carried to Church street for treatment.
Medical examiner said Stanislaw Leszinski may have died from a head blow after being found unconscious in a William Street passageway. Police arrest Peter Barton, a Lowell area resident, amid claims of trouble with a countryman. Witness statements, language barriers, and alleged alcohol use complicate the case as investigators seek truth about possible manslaughter.
The Lynn witness, who was found there, is expected to tell his story in court today. He can speak English to a slight extent and understood several questions asked by Inspector Laflamme. Leszinski's funeral was held Monday at 2 PM from 86 William Street with burial in the Catholic cemetery under Undertaker Molley.
Lowell workers from American Express received $5 checks for faithful service after Dec 1 1898. Seventeen local employees were honored, part of a nationwide effort rewarding about 23 000 long‑term staff out of 25 000. The total cost approached $115,000 with Boston staff paid in gold.
Trades and Labor council held a Sunday meeting despite bad weather with good attendance. The Printing Pressmen union secured a seat in the delegation. Executives elected: Walter Whitaker Joseph Toney Albert M Ham Daniel Moynihan Jos Joyal John J Mahoney. A new chest for records and seal was approved. Philip Favreau sent a partial report due to illness.
The Middlesex Women's club hosts a December 28 event at the People's club Women branch for former summer playground pupils. A Christmas tree will be featured and donations are invited, with tickets limited to one hundred admitted attendees. Donations may be left at 22 Swan's block or with the elevator man.
A partial report from the late Unitarian church fair shows a net profit of 546 dollars after all bills and magazine income are accounted for. A testimonial from D B Johnston of Richmond Indiana praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for relief from a long standing ailment.
Mrs Harriet Allsop and Mrs Albert Porter died at St John’s hospital after burns from a lamp accident on Christmas Eve. Witnesses say alcohol may have influenced events. Lizzie Ferris and Hedley Clayton were involved and charged with drunkenness. Undertaker Davey handled the bodies.
The Crane-Riley case returned before Judge Bond on Saturday. The judge settled exceptions and sent the matter to the supreme court. Miss Rose J. Crane, the plaintiff, remains in New Brunswick following the earlier trial.
In Associate Hall P. A. C. defeated the Burkes 11 to 7 in a high tempo game that drew a packed crowd. Allard starred for P. A. C. with clever ball handling while Regan and Tierney led the Burkes. Referee James E. White of Millbury oversaw a well officiated 20 minute halves contest.
The Lawrence Y M C A basketball team meets Iroquois of the local association tonight at the YMCA gym on Hurd Street. It is the first away game for Iroquois on their home court against an out of town team, with both sides expected to play fast. The Iroquois lineup includes Pearson Coulter Vield Daily Cooney.
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