21 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1896
Page
1
A series of wry observations on campaigns and public figures. Ex Governors Russell and Greenhalge illustrate fame’s reach, while G Fred Williams shifts from law to joinery. A satirical note on the red fire, Bryan Sewall papers, and silver dollar policy closes the snippet with a pointed quip.
A theatre ticket-seller kept a parrot that repeated the phrase one at a time gentlemen one at a time please. The bird fled the cage on vacation, was attacked by crows, and still cried the same line as it humped its back and tried to escape. A Harper's Round Table anecdote ends with a quirky image of the clever parrot under attack.
Hollow bricks 8 by 8 by 12 inches with 1 inch walls are said to crush at 30,000 pounds and cost one third less than solid brick. They are fire moisture and frost resistant, warm in winter and cool in summer, but require a special clay that does not shrink when dried or burned. The bricks form a hollow wall top to bottom. The black tracker, a key Australian police figure, works at head stations nationwide and is recruited from aboriginal tribes noted for keen senses.
Halifax dispatch reports the barkentine Herbert Fuller from Boston to Rosario mutinying crew killed Captain Nash his wife Laura and second mate Banberry in their berths during the watch. The mutineers fled aft with axes after the murders as the ship docked with black flag and half mast. The crew were jailed. a passenger Frank Monch and the negro cook Jonathan Speere aided police. The vessel, built 1890 in Harrington Maine, owned by Swan & Co. of New York, carried lumber and logged 742.79 tons.
Henry Waldo Emerson aged 18 was sentenced to the Massachusetts Reformatory for a year after being found guilty of bicycle larceny and possessing a counterfeiters mould. He testified he received the mould from James Powers, a notorious New York counterfeiter.
Pittsburg July 21 Workers at a meeting voted to pay their 2000 tax to the Knights of Labor and then sever ties. They are considering affiliating with the Independent Order Knights of Labor or the American Federation of Labor.
Melrose on July 21 reports work resuming in sewer trenches with no disturbance. Italian laborers gathered near City Hall threatening those approaching trenches. Selectmen and sewer commissioners slated to meet in conference today to discuss the situation.
Thirty nine delegates from California to the populist convention sent an open letter to W. J. Ryan urging him to run as the populist candidate for president, asking him to go before the country.
Mrs J H Coffree, president Cleveland's private secretary when he governed Buffalo, died last night in Mojave by drinking carbolic acid. The headline notes a suicide and links Coffree to Cleveland's early political career.
London officials report that the court has overruled the motion to quash the indictment against Dr. Jameson and other leaders involved in the Johannesburg raid. The ruling comes this morning as the case proceeds, detailing ongoing legal action against the accused.
A Greensboro South Carolina mill paid workers with double Mexican silver dollars to mock free coinage theory. The piece argues the method misleads workers by showing higher nominal wages while purchasing power falls, concluding free coinage at 16 to 1 would cut real value and not raise wages.
In Chicago on July 20 Anson's Colts defeated Boston easily. Lewis exited after the third inning while Stivetts took hard hits. The win lifts Chicago to fourth place, scoring 10 runs on 10 hits with 2 errors to Boston's 3 runs and 5 errors.
Fred Mason of Fall River visited Lowell seeking support to move the Fall River league club and its franchise here if attendance can be guaranteed. He argues a change would boost crowd turnout, noting Fall River’s strong play and desire for better support outside the city.
Miss Lizzie Stapleford and her sister Della depart tonight for New Brunswick to spend several weeks, taking Lowell's favorite Old Hundred cigar with them.
A gathering of Merrimack valley and New Hampshire Boards of Trade at Contoocook River Park Concord marked by Lowell representation. Congressman Knox urged shared lessons from hardship, praised homebuilding surge in Lawrence, and stressed courage, hope, and enduring New England traditions as foundations for future growth.
Six silver leaguers consoled themselves in B. D. O Connell's office last night after failing to enter the Hun tington hall committee room. John F. Murphy presided and lamented the small following as resolutions condemned the bolting press and praised the faithful. A committee was appointed to rustle up speakers.
Two staffs of Wamesit lodge of Odd Fellows organized the United Staffs' Social club and elected officers Isaac Tinker president John Orrell treasurer and James Fraser secretary at the meeting held last night.
July 21 in police court, Mrs. Mary Conway faced a charge of aiding a liquor nuisance over a Market Street tenement. The case ties to tenant convictions and a 100 dollar fine previously levied, with further actions possible as grand jury and appellate steps loom. Other inmates faced assorted sentences, including Dignan for knife assault and several drunkenness or theft cases.
Judge Lawton presides over insolvency matters and probate filings on July 21. Wills presented for probate include Mary A. Bridge, Ellen H. Clapp, Daniel Ford, Ophelia Downs, and others from multiple towns. Administrations granted to several residents. insolvency actions cover debtors, small claims, and creditors with varied amounts. Additional adjournments set for Sept 15, Oct 20, and Nov 17 with campaigns to settle bequests and compositions.
On the Maine coast near Port land, Old Orchard Beach serves as the backdrop for Ocean Park's famed seaside gatherings. The Christian Alliance will meet there from July 24 to August 11, with the Boston and Maine railroad offering reduced round trip tickets from multiple stations for attendees.
An early morning alarm reported a fire at a cable box on a pole at Middlesex and Thorndike streets. Electric wiring touched the box causing the blaze which was put out in ten minutes. extent of damage not yet known.
Cape Colony spends about £3000 daily to guard borders against rinderpest and Dr Edgington of Graham's Town Bacteriological Institute estimates £1,000,000 needed to conquer the scourge. The disease, described as the real plague known for 1500 years, spread from Massawah in 1890 and moved via Nile Valley caravans and Central Africa to Kilima Njaro, ravaging cattle buffaloes and even elephants.
The Alpine singers will be a strong attraction at Lakeview this week. Dressed in peculiar picturesque suits, they will sing national songs and play musical instruments with wonderful skill.
Ladies and children's hosiery from Hermsdorf dye, plus genuine Kayser gloves, are highlighted. Tips claim the hosiery and gloves outwear other options, with a promise of quality and value for shoppers seeking durable accessories.
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