27 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1896
Page
1
A column riffs on ex Governor St John price oats jokes and Bryan’s tour plans. It notes populist alignments with Chicago platform, Lowell Democrat views, and Bryan’s potential Bath visit. Predictions run that Sewall’s fortune is misreported, and Bryan’s image is highlighted as a political prop.
Boston Daily Globe notes the enduring pull of a first love while the speaker remembers wedded memories of many muses named Alice Ray Beatrice May Margaret, and concludes the first love lingers in memory though names change.
A country boarding place conversation has locals joking about fishing with dinner-bells and hungry lakes. A boy jokes about swimwear while a mother cautions discretion with suitors as a visitor admires a museum apple core linked to a presidential candidate.
An Ardenlee display forms the words Glasgow News with 123 foot long flower bed letters covering 14845 square feet. Visible from four and a half miles, the colorful hillside ad draws attention. A separate local note recalls a Orford New Hampshire pupil who wrote Mrs Bugbee and Her Cat. The line ends with a jab at Geo Fred Williams and his Conscience.
In Boston at dawn the barkentine Herbert Fuller docked with the crew in custody. Mate Bram and Seaman Brown are suspects in Capt Nash and wife murders. others held as witnesses. Passenger Monks arrested. U S Attorney John H Casey to prosecute. In Orlando, Fla a railroad executive Capt W Bailey Tucker was shot at home during a dispute with Alfred St Clair Abrams, a recent anti railroad candidate.
Boston drops both games in Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon by scores of 10 to 5 and 3 to 2. McFarland poor as umpire in first game. Cincinnati bats Fisher Ehret Peltz. In second game Dwyer Peltz help Cincinnati. Boston batters Stivetts Ganzel Nichols Sullivan Bergen reach 10 hits. Albany Wilkesbarre game at Pleasure Island canceled due to ministerial association pressure.
A jubilant crowd cheered as the band played Hail to the Chief, creating a festive and patriotic atmosphere surrounding the ceremony.
Lowell fire chief Edward S. Hosmer returned from an international firemen’s convention in England to a crowded Middlesex street reunion. He praised Belfast and Glasgow systems, criticized London’s, and shared observations on firefighting practices, pay, and the trip’s highlights including Cork, Killarney, and a Queen-ordered diploma.
At Cincinnati Cincinnati 10, Cleveland 1. At Chicago Chicago 4, Brooklyn 1. At St Louis Baltimore 9, St Louis. At Rocky Point Providence 14, Syracuse 12. At Rochester Rochester 8, Buffalo 1. At Louisville Louisville 8, Washington 6.
The committee studying gold outflow plans will report to bankers at J Pierpont Morgan's this afternoon. Treasury gold reserve increased by 275000 this morning.
Chicago obituary reports the death of William Henry Smith former AP general manager at his home at 3:30 AM due to pneumonia. He was a prominent literary figure, author of a noted standing political history of the United States, with decades of public service in journalism.
Eastern League score brief notes Springfield beats Syracuse 12 to 4 at Providence Rochester 11 to 4 Providence leads 4 9 in the standings with a 11 4 result.
News from New York reports the death of Rev. Dr. Daniel Eddy of the First Baptist Church of Brooklyn at Martha's Vineyard yesterday. Eddy once preached in Boston and the funeral is set for Tuesday in Salem, Massachusetts.
In New Bedford the game ended 8 to 8 against Fall River while Brockton defeated Pawtucket 2 to 1. Portland outlasted Lewiston 9 to 8 and Bangor beat Augusta 6 to 1 in New England League play.
Cleveland beat Philadelphia 10 to 9 in Cleveland. St Louis defeated Baltimore 3 to 2 in St Louis. Chicago edged Brooklyn 7 to 6 in Chicago. Pittsburgh won 10 to 7 over New York in Pittsburgh while New York 2. Louisville beat Washington 7 to 6 in Louisville.
A tornado swept through southern Michigan last night causing great damage to farm property near Homer. The storm’s winds and rain knocked down telephone and telegraph lines, disrupting communications.
Newport July 27 The New York physician who treated Cornelius Vanderbilt reported Vanderbilt was resting easily and suffered no ill effects from the trip.
Fire at Willow Grove Methodist Episcopal Church burns the handsome stone building to ashes this morning. Authorities deem the blaze incendiary as investigators search for possible suspects.
City Hall was nearly empty as the mayor city solicitor superintendent of streets and other officials were summoned to the grand jury. A street committee meeting at five was called in an unusual hour amid assessor efforts to balance and verify filings. A reported year over year rise of 150000 in Pawtucketville property valuation prompted the discussion.
Attendance reached 222 as Miss Goldie Gardner leads the infant class. Rev F E Coburn delivered his first sermon in the chapel. The Sunday school annual picnic is planned for August at Mountain Rock Grove. Miss Stewart and Miss Dickson hosted visitors, and yesterday featured Y P S Co E roll call. The monthly business meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening.
The Flowing Bowl reports a police court morning chiefly on drunks. Kate Smith and Emma Garvey drew four months in jail, Mary Conley and James Cunningham three months each. William Raymond and Annie Smith faced adultery charges with $300 fines to the Superior Court.
Dozens of light cool wearables are offered with Crasp Suits for summer. Duck Pants remain, but not overalls patterned cuts. Patient waiters never occur. Straw hats priced half for men and 50 cents for children, a $150 hat seems tempting.
This morning at 9 the annual meeting of the Stony Brook railroad corporation was held at the Railroad National bank. Directors elected were Sewall G. Mack, George F. Richardson, Joseph H. Leith, Jacob Rogers, Henry C. Howe, A. G. Cummock, and George S. Motley. After minor business the meeting adjourned.
James Chamberlain of 66 D street suffered a severe cut to the middle finger of his right hand at Howe Lumber company early today. The digit was amputated at St. John’s Hospital after he was taken by ambulance.
Chief Hosmer returns from an overseas trip amid a festive homecoming. Firemen in full uniform and veterans in red shirts escort him in a four white horse carriage, with 2000 neighbors cheering, bands playing, and a public reception. Attending were Fred Jenness and city officials, highlighting the American approach to firefighting.
A Middlesex County grand jury convened in a special term at the county courthouse on Gorham Street for criminal business centering on a horse purchase. Judge Lilley addressed the panel, with witnesses including Aldermen, the city engineer, and several council members. Deliberations, aided by documentary evidence, could take days or weeks, and whether a true bill is returned remains uncertain.
The ad promotes early fall derbies in black and brown, priced at $2.00 and $3.00, claiming the styles are fixed for the season and appealing as a stylish option over spring shapes.
J L Chalifoux of this city stated he is not a candidate for any office and has not been, but he would consider the lieutenant governorship if the silver cause progresses this fall and its advocates should act to further its success. He emphasized earnestness and honesty, urging supporters not to undermine the cause.
Sixteen year old Rose E. Kittredge from Maine, visiting her aunt Mrs. C B Watson at 427 Chelmsford Street, has been missing for two weeks. Described as pretty with dark complexion, she wore a blue serge skirt, shirt waist, and dark Ss hat. Her mother is in the city.
A man named Frank Papalmno, visiting the fairgrounds on Saturday without a ticket, climbed a fence and fell into a yard where a mastiff_bit him in the thigh. Doctor Ricker treated him. Police officer Almon Richardson faced an assault during an arrest, sustaining a facial wound. Catherine White quarreled with a neighbor in Fox's yard, and a pitcher was thrown, causing a painful wound.
In a Saturday rifle range contest at Chelmsford the sixth regiment’s Company C posted a total of 400 points, led by Corporal Gannon with 43 and Privates Worthen 42, Hahn 41, and Crosby 40, edging Troop F which totaled 415 after an allowance of two points per man.
Saturday evening patrols kept the town busy with 22 trips. A break in at Lawyer McEvoy’s Central Street office damaged glass and opened drawers but left valuables intact. Hercules Moore of Lawrence was arrested for alleged cruelty to a horse and assault on an officer. Many drunks were jailed.
The Lowell Co operative Association held its semi annual meeting Saturday evening and declared a ten percent dividend. The treasurer salary was increased by 100 dollars, the clerk by 50, and the auditors by 10. The auditors report showed profits for the last six months amounting to 6615.02 dollars.
About 250 people attended an Epworth League open air service Sunday afternoon at Rogers and Boylston streets. A St. Pauls church quartette sang and Rev Samuel R Dick delivered a short sermon.
Odile Paquette a five year old resident of 9 Brooks Street drowned in the canal near Broadway above the guard locks Saturday night. The body was recovered Sunday.
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