03 Feb 1896
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1896
Page
1
The piece notes the church tenants near hardship while Boston hotel proprietors who refused a colored bishop are implied to have spoken bluntly as Arnett. It mentions Vermont's venerable senator, and the Atlantic state firm’s objection to christening Kentucky with whiskey. Philadelphia endures a Saturday night fire.
The court processed twenty one drunkenness cases led by Joseph Brothers and Josephine La Cource who faced fines. Mary Roulla paid three dollars for drunkenness. Merrimack street near the French church drew 70 to 80 youths causing disturbances with Officer Lennon arresting Joseph St John. Odillon De Lisle received a reprimand and discharge for obstructing the arrest. Martha J Wilson, previously discharged to Maine, returns for drunkenness and will serve four months in the workhouse.
The field for the Highland club winter billiard tournament is set with seven teams and a final team labeled Tight. Team One led by Whitney 150 Haynes 60 Dudley 50 Taylor 50 totals, Team Two Read 185 Kittredge 65 Shaw 60 Davis 50, Team Three Hawes 115 Pevey 70 Spencer 65 Barton 60, Team Four Charlton 110 Wellman 75 Stiles 65 Pierce 60, Team Five Corwin 105 Snyder 75 Sturtevant 70 We Intire 70, Team Six Dickerman 0 Jewett 75 Wilson 75 Kilgore 60, Team Seven Saunders 85 Church 80 Freeman 75 Bradbury 70, Team Tight Anderson 85 Morton 85 C Smith 75 F A Smith 65.
A juvenile department event led by Miss Abbie Batson hosted 55 children under nine for a Saturday afternoon tea in Wigginville. Sunday services were well attended with 224 in the Sunday school. A literary and musical program is planned for Wednesday evening, admission free, all invited.
The annual meeting at Merchants National Bank reelected the old board: George F. Morey as clerk, James Duckworth as treasurer, and directors including A G Pollard A S Tyler A C Russell Julian Talbot P C Gates Geo L Huntoon Amasa Pratt Henry CC Howe Royal W Gates and George L Lawson. The treasurer reported an encouraging year.
A Worcester street New York firm D E Sicher Co manufacturers of fine cotton underwear suffered smoke and water loss totaling 125000 after a recent fire. The stock was auctioned last week by underwriters with prices far below real value. F G Mitchell Co were among major buyers.
The local union marked the Christian Endeavor anniversary with an afternoon service at the First Presbyterian church. Various societies answered roll call and joined in saying the Endeavor pledge after Rev Bowley Green’s sermon. Bank deposits interest details and Wood’s auction lamps promotion noted.
The First Unitarian church on Meeting House hill Dorchester was destroyed by fire. The blaze caused $30,000 in losses with insurance nearly covering it. At eight o clock the steeple toppled injuring four firemen who escaped serious harm. A defective or overheated flue is blamed.
Boston reports a mysterious murder of Mrs Sophie Grant in a Brighton kitchen. Police see no solid clew and robbery theories fade. Several detentions follow. later, Ida Quinlan, sister of the victim, is arrested and questions arise over bloodstains on her clothing.
Memphis, Tenn., Feb 3. Unprecedented rains have swollen the Mississippi and other rivers making Arkansas, Kentucky and Mississippi lowlands resemble a sea. Widespread property damage reported.
New York on February 3 reports a Congressional resolution demanding full publication of U S Germany correspondence about excluding American life insurance companies from Germany is considered a retaliatory move aimed at Germany.
A Johannesburg correspondent reports refined torture used on a captain and trooper of Dr. Jamieson's force by the Boers, who then executed them. The sensational claim highlights alleged atrocities and raises calls for inquiry.
Charles H. Wells a brakeman on the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad Lowell and Mansfield branch was killed this morning while coupling cars in the Concord Junction freight yard.
Col W P Thompson president of the National Lead company died this morning in New York. He led the firm through major industrial expansion and served as a prominent business leader.
Paul O Kable former YMCA physical instructor says he will stay in Lowell and help form a stock company to start a public gymnasium not to oppose the YMCA or draw from its members. Some members clashed with the secretary over a Saturday night drill amid concerns about his resignation, but the dispute seems limited to a few members.
Lowell residents lag in urgent Armenia aid while Littleton’s public meeting raised 125 dollars. Treasurer William F. Hills of Traders Bank lists new contributions from a sympathizer as 1 dollar, M. H. Cook 1 dollar, N. N. McKillop & Co. 5.12, N. J. C. 2, and Gilbert F. Wright 2.
William Parsons's body was recovered from the Western canal at 1 o'clock yesterday morning. Undertaker Davv ey moved the corpse to his Market street rooms. The body had remained in the canal for a week since Parsons, intoxicated, left a barn near Sargent and Davis's lumber yard with a companion and leapt from a window.
Parsons, 22, vanished after a late run toward the canal. a cap linked him to the site. Snow marked the fall, and the body was later recovered face downward near the water’s edge. He lived with his wife and child at 10 Merrill Street. his mother’s health worsens as authorities await Medical Examiner Irish in New York for a final certificate.
Snow filled day as 100 farmers from Middlesex attend the 1896 institute in Westford to hear Dr. Frederick H. Osgood speak on the state cattle commission work. Residents challenge tuberculin test amid questions on reliability and policy as inspectors quarantine cattle and debates about legislation unfold.
Col. Albert Pindar discharged all but two wood wagon drivers this morning, saving 61 per week as a starter. Unsawed wood stock totals about 225 cords, to be moved to the city farm where a yard nucleus will be built. Ambulance and water tower plans include a new downtown building or annex on Middle street near the Central fire station. Rev. Wm. A. Lang’s $10 bill for religious services faces debate, and salary disputes arise with two assessors seeking full compensation. Streets Supt Cheney notes high department visitor counts as committees prepare to meet.
Mr Satros says Acropolis and church are separate, with Washington Acropolis a political group and the community led by Mr Kallinikos succeeding Mr Iatros as evening school teacher controversy. Iatros claims persecution by opponents seeking his removal and pledges to correct any errors. Satros, a multilingual linguist who arrived sixteen months ago, is described as intelligent and devoted to his people.
Witnesses for the defense pressed the conspiracy charge against Capt. A. D. Mitten of Company M Ninth Regiment in a Boston court martial. Testimony covered temperance, habits, and alleged drunkenness on Feb. 13, with defense aiming to undermine Lieut. McNulty's credibility and a prior liquor conviction. Several officers and private witnesses described Mitten as temperate, while some observed possible intoxication on the cited date. The trial continued as the court weighed admissibility of evidence and further testimony.
The proceedings feature Joseph H. Hartley and Lieut James Gillow testifying Capt Mitten’s exemplary habits while disputes over American and Irish flags spark division in Company M. Hallissey advocates strong action, amid past punishments and drunkenness allegations. The adjournment to Feb 7 follows cautious witness handling.
Sarah E. Wiltse spoke on Morning talks and stories for children in a Saturday afternoon lecture at the high school hall. She brings ten years of Boston kindergarten experience and engaged teachers with a clear, engaging presentation. A reception followed, giving teachers a chance to meet the lecturer.
The Shattuck Street church interior is being transformed into a theatre like space. A large work force labs day and night, the stage is built, the proscenium arch outlined, and auditorium seating will rise with a rear incline. Exterior changes may occur with new entrances planned.
Freddy Dupras seven year old boy fell into a barrel of boiling water Thursday night and died Saturday evening. Louis Dupras, father, lives at 169 Cushing.
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