Snow Bound Causes Mixed Reactions Among Lowell and Suburban Readers
The piece notes Snow Bound is not popular with Lowell and Suburban residents though most workers own a copy. It mentions frequent roll calls in a bowling alley, ex-Gov Long being eyed for the war office, legislative rules, and January's persistence. H P Kendall of this city won first prize at a Boston poultry exhibition for black Spanish fowls.
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Lowell
Boston
H. PD. Kendall
A Child's Blessing Brings Him to Religion
A speaker admits lukewarm faith yet reveals a tender transformation sparked by his child. He describes a growing pull toward heaven after glimpsing faith through a baby's trusting eyes, and his resolve strengthens as the child blesses him at bedtime saying Amen.
Gems of Humor A Washington man and the poisoned demijohn tale
A Washington man traps a colored servant with a mislabeled poison bottle. The servant, fooled by the setup, jokes that the bottle is not poison and that the employer’s prior behavior led him to fear exposure. A second gag line has an ambulance surgeon asking about a wheel, and the patient answering that the wheel is safe.
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Washington
Crypt
New York Advertiser
Remarkable frost saved calla lily bulb in closet
A Kenton Ohio woman preserved a bare bulb in a paper sack through frost and soilless growth. The sack burst, the bulb sprouted, and it has thrived in glass dishes without water or earth. Germany plans Berlin's first woman's club this month for all women in literary, artistic, scientific or social work. England has fifty four lady commercial travelers selling corrugated iron.
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Kenton
Germany
Berlin
England
Snowstorm Delays Coast Towns and Wrecks Reported
A heavy snowstorm blankets the coast with five inches fallen and cars badly delayed. A schooner wreck ashore near Vineyard Haven is noted. In Boston Superior Court, Isaac F. Sawyer, a lawyer, is discharged of the murder charge concerning Minnie Hanson’s infant from January 6, 1896, after the sole witness recanted.
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Boston
Vineyard Haven
Isaac F. Sawyer
Minnie Hanson
Freighter Mohawk Ashore Near New London in Storm
The New London Steamship Company's freighter Mohawk from New York ran ashore on Goshen Point near New London during a thick storm. Extent of damage is not known due to the weather and poor visibility.
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New London, Conn
New London Steamship Company
New York
Goshen Point
Boston Fire Veteran Dies Shoveling Snow
John Enwright aged 52 a veteran of the Boston fire department collapsed and died this morning while shoveling snow in front of the engine house.
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Boston
John Enwright
Boston Fire Department
Fifteen Inches of Snow Halt Bridgeport Travel
A heavy snow storm hits Bridgeport Connecticut with fifteen inches of snow shutting down travel across the city. Roads are impassable and pedestrians move carefully as crews work to clear main thoroughfares. City services brace for continued winter conditions and potential resupply delays.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Travis
Snow in the South blankets regions from D.C. to the Carolinas
Washington reports five inches of snow with falls reaching North Carolina. Snow spread southward affecting eastern states and disrupting travel as a cold front moved through.
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Washington
North Carolina
Conviction in Baltimore Trial and Fire Disasters Hit Midwest
Mary Trainor convicted of manslaughter for poisoning her husband and sentenced to ten years. Fire disasters claim lives and damage in Jackson Ohio Toledo and Chicago with substantial losses. The First National Bank of Olympia fails with liabilities of 100000 and assets of 226000 after state deposits withdraw. Local ads promote $20 sleighs at Fay Bros. and Hosford's.
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Mary Trainor
Baltimore Criminal Court
First National Bank of
Olympia
Wash
Ladies' Benevolent sociable at Mt Vernon church
The Ladies' Benevolent society of the Mt Vernon church held its monthly sociable last night with supper and a social hour. The organizing committee was led by chairman Mrs Jennie V Kimball and included Mrs Viola P ingree, Mrs L S Abbott, Mrs Sarah Scafe, Mrs Anna Moore, Mrs Ida Johnson, Mrs M E Blood, Mrs William Huse, and Mrs Palmer.
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Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Mt. Vernon Church
Jennie V. Kimball
Viola Pingree
L. S. Abbott
Sarah Scafe
Anna Moore
Ida Johnson
M. E. Blood
William Huse
Palmer
Ex Superintendent Crowley named manager for paving firm
Ex superintendent of streets Robert E Crowley is now manager in Lowell Lawrence Haverhill and New Hampshire for the Boston Paving company. His office is in the Fiske building at Central and Jackson streets. The company handles sidewalk construction roofing and building floors in artificial stone and asphalt.
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Robert E. Crowley
Lowell
Lawrence
Haverhill
New Hampshire
Boston Paving Company
Fiske
Central
Jackson Streets
Malt House Destroyed in Cincinnati Fire
The Malt house of Herman Greeppos & Co on Vine Street was destroyed by fire this morning. Adjoining property suffered damage. The loss is estimated at $300,000.
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Monroe Street
Chicago
Cincinnati
Herman Greeppos & Co
Vine Street
Nebraska for Free Silver Vote Urged by Legislature
Lincoln January 28 The Legislature has voted to ask Senator Thurston to vote for the free coinage of silver.
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Nebraska
Lincoln, Neb
Thurston
Medical Inspector rules death due to chronic alcoholism
Medical Inspector Irish examined Mary Anne Cutting, found dead in the Daly block yesterday morning, and ruled the cause of death as chronic alcoholism.
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Irish
Mary Anne Cutting
Daly Block
Plague toll rises in Bombay with thousands dead
Bombay reports 4396 plague cases and 3275 deaths as of January 28. The mounting toll underscores a severe outbreak in the city with continued fatalities.
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Bombay
Mrs J L Flood Dies in San Francisco
San Francisco January 28 Mrs J L Flood wife of millionaire Flood is dead in a sudden illness at her home. The prominent social figure had been active in charity work and is survived by her husband and several relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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J. L. Flood
San Francisco
Cal
Millionaire Flood
Hessium Hessen the young Turk leaves hospital after attempted death
News items report Hessium Hessen discharged from St. Johns hospital following a self inflicted wound on the 19th. Other brief items note social events and meetings at Fay, First Baptist, Paige Street Free Baptist, Highland M E church, and Odd Fellows Temple. A high school policy grants three days vacation to top rank students this term. A thanks note from ROBERT L READ appears. New England Telephone dividend of 1.259 per share declared payable February 15 with transfer books closed February 1 to 18.
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Fay Bros
Hosford’s
First Baptist Church
Paige Street Free Baptist Church
Odd Fellows Temple
Robert L. Read
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Fay Bros and Hosford's Train Wagon Bodies Run
Traverse runners for wagon bodies sold by Fay Bros and Hosford's as part of shop stock and repair services. Acting as a compact notice, buyers are guided to the two shops for appropriate fittings and tail pieces.
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Fay Bros
Hosford’s
Alleged Murderer Fights Like Madman In Court
In New Haven Thomas Kippie on trial for killing his wife created a violent courtroom scene. He leaped over the door and toppled the stenographer’s table while cursing loudly. The judge ordered removal of his sister by the name Annie Calhoun, and the jury was excused for ten minutes before proceedings resumed.
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New Haven
Conn
Thomas Kippie
Kippie
Annie Calhoun
Lawrence Man Held On Attempted Wife Murder Charge
William Bleicher of Lawrence was held on $5000 bond for a Saturday hearing on charges of assault with intent to kill his wife Frances. Police say Bleicher shot at his wife and then fired five shots at himself in a failed murder suicide attempt.
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Lawrence
William Bleicher
Frances
Bleicher
John Wanamaker plans church after fire escape
John Wanamaker intends to build a church in a different city area to thank providential escape from a large fire that damaged his store and the business block by about 100000 dollars. At Bethany Presbyterian church Bible class, he spoke of his gratitude and proposed the new church as a tribute.
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John Wanamaker
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Police Court Proceedings in Hadley Jan 28
The Hadley Police Court docket opened with eight drunkenness cases, all fined one dollar. Haskell Cavanaugh Greaney faced two dollars each, Kane and Bagley ten days jail, Oliver three months workhouse, Dixon six months jail, Horne. Conners jailed for two cow larcenies from Fay, sent to reform school. Caroline Cote jailed four months for larceny from dry goods, appealed and held for Superior Court in $400 bail.
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William W. Haskell
Thomas Cavanaugh
Thomas Greaney
Michael Kane
William M. Bagley
Fred W. Oliver
Thomas Dixon
Joseph R. Horne
Thomas Conners
Thomas F
J J Hennessey Chosen Leader In Democratic City Committee
After weeks of wrangling the Democratic city committee met in Jackson hall to organize. John J Hennessey defeated John J O Connor 36 to 35 for chairman with Riordan presiding and Doherty Riordan and Hogan named for vice chair and secretary chosen by ballot. The meeting adjourned to next Sunday with formalities pending.
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Democratic City Committee
Jackson Hall
John J. Riordan
W. A. Hogan
C. A. Daly
Fisher H. Pearson
John Joseph Hennessey
John Joseph O’connor
Courtney
Pearson
Hennessey
Henry
O’connor
J. J. Hennessey
J. J. O'Connor
O'Connor
Henrys. Courtney
William C. Doherty
John H. Riordan
James F. Owens
Mr. O'Day
Ward Nine
Lowell
Boston
John EE. Drury
Henry Hamer
Daniel J. Donahue
Mem ber recruitment drive at Y M C A meeting
Secretary Howe leads a member drive with two teams The Reds and The Blues to boost finances influence and push a building campaign A Worcester Y M C A veteran speaks at the meeting Another strong basketball game Lowell vs Melrose Y M C A and a series of talks and anniversaries follow with Merrill F E Gates expected to attend as speaker at the March 14th anniversary observance
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Howe
Reds
Blues
W. H. Lewis
Worcester Y. M. C. A
Lowell Boys
Melrose Y. M. C. A
James Logan Gordon
Y. M. C. A. Hall
O. J. Hackett
Boston
Gordon
Lowell
Association
Huntington Hall
Merrill FE. Gates
Amherst College
Merrimack trotting race thrills crowd in Chelmsford
About 500 spectators watched a fast pace on the Merrimack river to open the season. Laure Sprague owned by George Huntoon won the mile heats with Storaway and Blue Belle following. Doctor vs Rd was awarded to Regan by default. Officials listed as M Gordon starter and Thomas Moore C L Chase and P Lanard judges. Thompson Hardware advertises snow shovels and snow pushers.
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Merrimack
Evans
Laure Sprague
George Huntoon
Steraway
Blue Belle
Bugbee
John J. Regan
Doctor
E. P. Stiles
Mr. Regan
M. Gordon
Thomas Moore
C. L. Chase
P. Lanard
Sale Notice For Rubber Boots And Rubbers
An advertisement highlights women and children rubbers at low prices plus Arctic gaiters and Alaska fleece lined items. Featured are Ladies Rubbers 39 cents, Arctic Gaiters 2.00, Childs 1.25, Misses Rubbers 17 and 75 cents, Alaska fleece lined 50 cents, and Mens overshoe 1.25 with 3 buckle Emperor Arctics at 2.00. Mens Rubber Boots offered at wholesale prices.
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Alaska
Real quadruple extract blizzard hits New England streets
The blizzard paralyzed streetcar service and commerce as crews plowed, salted, and shovelled through Merrimack Square and Belvidere. Descriptions praise the storm as the season’s worst and note widespread disruption from Fort Hill to Centralville heights.
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Fort Hill
Belvidere
Centralville Heights
Pike’s Peak
Best Twilled Flannels In The City For The Price
Pollard Co touts wool twilled flannels in scarlet and navy with remnants at reduced prices. A 19 cent counter offers 1000 yards of red navy brown and other twisted yarns valued 25 to 35 cents per yard, all at 19 cents. Basement location.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
Local Birth and Pension Updates for City Residents
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Alvah Nickles of Hereford Place. Lander Shaw received renewal and reissue of his pension. Mr E J Partington, former boss dyer at the Menem, resigned to take a responsible position in Providence R I. Rev Hugh Montgomery visited Marblehead and paused to view old St Pauls church in its new colors amid a convention, obtaining admission without issue.
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Alvah Nickles
Hereford Place
Lander Shaw
E. J. Partington
Dyer
Menem
Providence
R, IL
Hugh Montgomery
Marblehead
Old St. Paul's Church
Grew and Belyea Wed at Mt Vernon Free Baptist Church
William G Grew and Lena M Belyea were married yesterday at 5 pm by Rev O H Denney of Mt Vernon Free Baptist church. The couple left for a short honeymoon and will reside at 96 Marginal Street after February 1.
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William G Grew
Lena M. Belyea
O. H. Denney
Mt. Vernon Free Baptist Church
Marginal Street
Obituaries from Chelmsford and Lowell area
Mrs. Maria Hale widow died in Chelmsford at 1 20 am from bowels inflammation after two days illness aged about 70. She lived in Chelmsford, formerly Carlisle, and died at a neighbor’s home. Ellen Grimes, ex Lowell resident, died Tuesday at her daughter’s Nashua home. burial planned in this city. Rose Makoul daughter of Abraham and Verdi Makoul died Tuesday night at 6 Watson court and was buried in the Catholic cemetery. Joseph A. Patten died at 98 Third street aged 78. survived by wife and son Marcellus A. Patten. He lived in Lowell since 1840, overseer on the Lowell for 27 years, now retired. member of Pentucket lodge Masonry and Royal Arch Mason.
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Maria Hale
Chelmsford
Hale
Carlisle
Baptist Church
Ellen Grimes
Lowell
Dennis Gallivan
Nashua
Rose Makoul
Abraham and
Verdi Makoul
Watson Court
Molloy
Joseph A. Patten
Third Street
Marcellus A. Patten
Mr. Patten
Pentucket Lodge of Masons
Royal Arch Mason
Funeral of Infant Joseph Pierre Held at St John Baptiste
The funeral for infant Joseph Pierre, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Albert, was held yesterday afternoon at St. Jean Baptiste church. Rev Fr Gagnon officiated at two o clock with Selections sung by Mr Landry Mrs C Constantineau and Miss Monge. pallbearers included Romero Oligier Joseph Lecours Francis Lambert Joseph Epel and Miss Annette Vigeant Corinne Alexander Blanche Dorgin Antoinette Alexander honorary bearers. Burial followed at St Josephs cemetery.
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Joseph Pierre
Joseph Albert
St. Jean Baptiste Church
Fr. Gagnon
Corinne Alexander
Blanche Dorgin
Antoinette Alexander
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
J. Alexander
Joseph Dumas
New St. Jean Baptiste Church
Bridget
Peter's Church
Fr. McDonough
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Jackson
Ohio
Hugh Martin
Frank Davis
Joseph Ponon
Toledo
Lula Carver
Fulton
MT. Vernon
Hessium Hessen
St. John’s Hospital
Lawrence Man
Wanamaker
Police Court
Hadley
Hood
F. H. Pearson
John F. Owen
John E. Drury
J. F. Drury
Mr. O'Connor
The
Laura Sprague
Thompson Hardware Co
O'Sullivan Bros
Blizzard
Farmer Dunn
New England
Wentworth
Merrimack Square
Suorentworth
Lowell, Lawrence and Haverhill
Mercantile
Merrimack Street
Streets
Taft
Maine
S. Liaking
Putnam & Son
Central Street
Grew-Belyea
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