07 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1896
Page
1
A jumble of items from a Lowell page notes Mrs. Roberto promoting Gold Dust powder in the silver states and a rival Miss Democracy debate. It mentions Chicago gold democrats nicknamed yellow jackets and a Lakeview sighting, plus a Chicago menagerie lion's den joke and church meeting bravado. The piece ends with a lyrical night poem about sleep and solace.
A stout farmer on his first train journey with a dining car orders bread and butter while noting high meal costs. A $1 charge is applied regardless of consumption, prompting him to demand the entire bill of fare. The humorous scene unfolds as he requests all items, in disbelief at the pricing.
J W Adams of Pullin sold walnut timber to a company for a good price. They found an old blown down birdeye walnut, worth more than expected, measured 70 feet, and will gain about 2800 dollars at 40 dollars per foot. The buyer paid Adams 300 dollars for the birdeye tree. A London Sketch photo shows tennis use in German West Africa with earth courts and native ball fetchers. It also notes claims about Tibet monks and Bolivian tin and bismuth mine workers living at 17,000 feet above sea level on Mount Chorolque.
The article describes the opening scenes of a Democratic National Convention session with delegates entering the hall and party leaders addressing the gathering. Photographs show key figures and the atmosphere reflects the ceremonial start of the event.
At Chicago's coliseum the opening of the Democratic National Convention proceeds with little cheering. Delegates are seated alphabetically by state, with Michigan at the front, New York to the left, and Alaska seated ahead of New York. Senator Jones and the silver committee meet at the Sherman house and agree on a program. Chairman Harrity calls the session to order at 12 50, receiving an oak gavel from Old Fort Dearborn.
Henley on Thames July 7 Yale was defeated by Leander by three fourths of a length in a race that began at 1 234. Leander led from the island to the finish as Yale faltered after a quick start. Time 7 14.1. The crowd was smaller. Ambassador Bayard did not attend. Trinity beat London Rowing Club in the heats and New College outrowed Trinity Hall. Beau mont won the diamond skulls over Beldington in 9 07.
The committee left New York to Paterson New Jersey where a reception committee met them and conducted them to Garret A. Hobart’s house. Mr and Mrs Hobart greeted the party on the platform. Speeches followed and the party returned to New York.
Dedication ceremonies conducted at Mont Vernon Nashua New Hampshire for a stone church funded by summer visitors. Hon George A Marder served as presiding officer and Nehemiah Boynton of Detroit delivered the dedicatory sermon. Congregationalists will oversee the church’s operations.
In Louisville on July 6 the Colonels defeated the Bean-Eaters 5 to 2. Teney was ejected in the first for disputing an umpire decision. Manager Jimmy Collins received a gold headed cane from local fans. Bill Hassamer was given ten days notice of his release. Louisvilles five runs came on six hits and one error while Boston had two runs, nine hits, and three errors.
National League games across several cities ended with Cleveland defeating Brooklyn 3 to 1, Cincinnati routing Philadelphia 10 to 6, Washington besting Pittsburgh 6 to 2, and Baltimore routing Chicago 14 to 3. New England League results included New Bedford beating Augusta 6 to 1, Pawtucket over Portland 11 to 4, Fall River defeating Bangor, and Brockton prevailing over Lewiston.
A compilation of baseball notes criticizes onfield conduct, praises Dr. Stuckey’s warrants against Patsy Tebeau’s rowdies, and condemns the Civil Court overreach. It also reports on McGraw’s $1200 Baltimore salary through July 1 and various player moves, with trends in batting, baserunning, and managerial decisions across leagues.
In New York on July 6 whispers swirl about the Valkyrie. Some say the builders will reclaim her for British waters with a captain and crew en route. Others claim a San Francisco buyer, unknown to locals, will send her around Cape Horn. The only certain fact is preparations for sea have continued.
Five hundred looms idle as 100 loomfixers walk out at Pepperell and Laconia mills amid 2-3 time operations. Directors cancel full-time shift in all but Pepperell mill No 3, while 50 weavers join in sympathy. Discharges of strikers’ wives and sisters intensify tensions. general strike possible. Fall River mills begin curtailment and close multiple mills.
Brooklyn July 6 Dr E H Wilson bacteriologist in the city health department announces a practical tetanus antitoxin. His serum shows a protecting power of one in 2 000 000 to 3 000 000 meaning a dose a third of a millionth of the person’s weight can immunize. A 20 cubic centimeter injection would guard against the disease.
The 1896 city assessed valuation totals 2,106,484,905, up from 2,016,947,662 in 1895, a gain of 89,537,243. Real estate accounts for 1,696,028,655 with a 85,480,488 increase, while personal property forms the remainder of the rise.
July 7 court session in Moody Street heard Wong Lung recount the theft of $25 from his laundry. Clerk Savage administered the oath and Wong testified despite a tiring challenge. The court held Thomas Glynn for Superior court on $600 bond for the theft offense. Various defendants faced fines or jail terms for larcenies assault and battery vagrancy and liquor offenses. The Highland Congregational Sunday school picnic was postponed to Friday.
Veterans and Republican activists meet at Wy mans exchange to organize support for McKinley and Hobart. Major Wasley elected chair as Daniel H. Varnum and others urge brisk action, plan a 7 30 pm march to Huntington hall with the National band, and a July 16 meeting to elect campaign officers.
The Christian Endeavor convention opens in Washington this week with a strong New England turnout. Lowell delegates from multiple churches will travel, with tickets valid July 6 to inclusive. About twenty people, mainly young women, departed yesterday afternoon by train to the capital.
Postmaster Pearson presents the quarter ending June 30 with figures showing stamps sold, box office salary, special delivery service, clerk payroll, in-office expenses, R P O payments, letter carrier costs, incidental expenses, and deposits at Boston totaling 62,967.97 dollars.
Fred Dodge Fred Gale George Hemingway and George W Lewis Jr were taken before Judge Wallace at Ayer on a Monday. They faced charges of obstructing Officer Shattuck in the line of duty and breaking and entering on the night before July 4. The officer testified to their attempts to drive him home, breaking into a church to ring a bell, and rolling barrels into the streets. Judge Wallace discharged the prisoners with a lecture.
The street committee watched the Champion stone crusher in operation at the ledge lot near Salem street, with 20 onlookers including Supt. Cheney and City Engineer Bowers. The device can grind 250 to 300 tons daily, with dust control planned by wetting the stone. Afterward, the committee discussed finances, payroll constraints, and plans to transfer funds, halt Pawtucket grade work, oppose new state highway projects, and consider a $25,000 asphalt project for Westford street amidst mounting city expenses.
Article notes the street department began the year with a 100000 appropriation, up from 95000 last year, and as six months pass the fund balance shrinks. Payrolls rose sharply this year with April to June payrolls exceeding 1895. Current credit left is 11556.93, before 3200 for new horses and stone crusher, plus other bills, against a reserved fund of 93637.87 on July 1.
The street committee seeks finance committee talks as Mayor Courtney opposes blanket loans this year. Reserved funds may cover overruns if other departments fall short, but street plans could exhaust reserves. Supt Cheney faces pressure from workers fearing layoffs as steel funding nears exhaustion. Sewer activity continues with seven gangs at work.
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