28 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1896
Page
1
The column jabs political figures and events from Boston to New England. It jokes about George Fred, John B. Moran, and Mary Ellen Lease while noting conventions, a proposed governor candidate, and a Sunday gun prohibition in Salem Wil lows. It laments wage talk, Bryan’s road shows, and Florida’s Tampa versus Jacksonville rivalry.
A lyric expresses love for a lady beyond physical charm, praising clear eyes and inner truth. The speaker seeks courage modesty and tenderness, a free spirit, and love for the beloved's character rather than lips or time’s eclipse.
Detroit Free Press notes Nora’s brief stay at a new place as she jokes about thieves planning to clone seven bikes each morning. New York Recorder reports young Mr. Cumauphen flaunting a delicate mustache and Maud’s biting reply about his chin with cold humor.
The piece notes English capitalists funneling 55 million into cycling firms and 45 million into breweries in six months, cites Boston Sleeper Hall’s new organ with 2182 pipes, 60 electric stops, and three manuals, and highlights MLe Zaccho’s dramatic physique with a 17 inch biceps, 30 inch thigh, and 17 inch calf as part of a vivid, sardonic reflection on contemporary figures.
Boston July 28 Judge Grant in Suffolk probate court allowed the will of John Stetson Jr after questioning attestation The Cambridge probate court admitted the will of ex Governor William Russell both estates leave entire property to Mrs Russell who is named executrix
In St. Louis the Cardinals beat Louisville 6 to 3 while Chicago defeated Pittsburg 9 to 3 and Cincinnati routed Cleveland 33 to 2. New Bedford edged Pawtucket 9 to 7 in the New England League.
A night storm swept a boarding house off its foundations near Cecil in Washington county, Pittsburg. Fifteen occupants, all foreigners, were drowned. only one of sixteen escaped. Seven bodies have been recovered. names are not known. The river rose quickly, preventing any rescue efforts.
The Commonwealth suit against Mary and Edward Conway over a Market street house heard a preliminary in Police court before Judge Pickman. Julia Barry, tenant accused of illegal liquor sales, was convicted on dates cited in the complaint. Witnesses testified to intoxication and cash receipts, with Robert Hogan urging dismissal for lack of a specific sale date. Judge Pickman took the case under advisement until August.
In Lakeview South Framingham July 28 a national day was observed with Judge Advocate-General Champlin delivering a eulogy on the late Governor Greenhalge. A platform meeting followed under Department Commander William P. Derby G A R. Veterans from many posts attended. Professor Booker T. Washington is scheduled to speak at 8 PM after a national songs service and a band concert.
In Chicago on July 28 a series of tidal waves swept the western shore of Lake Michigan, raising water 3 feet above normal. The first and largest wave struck at 5:30 a.m., with additional waves hourly until 1 p.m., and another near the 10 a.m. mark. No cause is known, but an upheaval in the lake is suspected.
Boston July 28. Mate Thomas Bram and Seaman Charles Brown appeared before U.S. Commissioner Fiske. Brown's counsel not chosen. Bram granted a postponement until Friday. Bail raised from $100 to $500. All remanded to Charles Street jail.
McKeesport and Dravesburg suffer extensive damage from the Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers. Estimated losses reach $200,000 as water flooded first floors of about 75 houses and inundated basements and water works. Dawes Wood Planished Iron works to partly resume midweek with full furnace readiness after about three weeks.
Schooner Robert Dority reached Rockland today with colors at half mast to report the death of master Daniel Low of Sargentville. He was about 60, died after chest and shoulder cramps following Sunday dinner. Coroner Judkins investigates but an inquest seems unlikely. The vessel was bound from New Haven to Rockland for deck repairs.
Denver July 28 indications are the worst of the cloud burst results are known. Fears for hunting parties proved groundless with 7 of 29 drowned bodies still unrecovered. Great forces labor at the scene as rescue efforts continue.
In New York on July 28 William Lehmaier was shot in his wife's room by Christopher Johnson. The wife says Johnson is her brother, the husband says he is her former husband. Lehmaier is gravely wounded and may die.
Carleton and Hovey Frederic T Fay reopen at the City Hall corner of Merrimack and Shattuck Streets. The rebuilt establishment boasts a modern soda fountain and up-to-date stock while keeping careful oversight of prescriptions under Mr Fay with two licensed pharmacists. Public invited to inspect the new premises and its services.
The grand jury continued the horse deal inquiry with witnesses Hunton Sawtell and Boston horsemen. Maj. BE. J. Noyes and Jeremiah Crowley testified as sessions resumed after adjournment. Saturday officials named include referee Buffum timekeepers Foss Hall Thorpe judges Goulding Butterfield Swapp and clerk of course Swift. National band to perform.
Peoria July 28 The Peoria Western Association Ball nine disbanded last night. Manager Dugdale says the entire league will disband soon. Interest in politics is so intense as to detract from attendance at ball games and the league games no longer pay.
In Zurich on Saturday a riot erupted after the killing of a Swiss man by Italians. The mob descended on the Italian quarter with violence. Police arrested 70 people as they worked to quell the unrest through the night.
London July 28 The Westminster Gazette reports that during Friday's Home Office debate the home secretary Sir Mathew White Ridley is expected to announce mitigated sentences for Irish political prisoners.
Kansas City July 28. The Supreme lodge convened with over 100 delegates from every state attending the third biennial meeting.
Lawrence July 28 Edward Josselyn a 67 year old iron foundry man was thrown from his carriage this morning and suffered injuries that may prove fatal. He has long been a leading figure in the industry. Local tows await further word on his condition.
Stephen Abelson aged 38, an employee of the Boston Bridge Company, was killed this morning at Hoge's Bridge on the Providence division of the Consolidated road. The accident occurred along the bridge site, with details awaiting official statements from authorities.
Constantinople July 28. It is rumored the Turkish government intends to issue paper money to bolster finances and stabilize the economy amid pending reforms and fiscal pressures. The report suggests central banks and treasury officials are studying possible denominations and safeguards.
Two men argued over a larceny claim and both claimed to be the receiver, each fined five dollars. In a second case Antonio Machedo Jenidito faced assault charges involving Rita Josepha. Witnesses described a large Portuguese gathering at the woman's home. Benicito, intoxicated, pinched the complainant and received a fifteen dollar fine.
A mid summer political rally in Pawtucketville features a flag raising at Coburn’s store, a parade from Monument Square, and a 50 man mounted escort. Speakers include M J Murray, former senator Frederic Lawton and W H S Hayes. Local races discuss Elisha Shaw, Mr Howe, J M Bailey and Senator Pearson with hints of coalition pressures and possible candidacies.
In the Williams Democratic club meeting a heated debate led to a resolution endorsing the Chicago platform and its candidates. The central committee’s recent refusal to endorse the convention platform drew sharp criticism from members. The nominations report named Mulligan as president with Garvey Hennessy and Farley as vice presidents. John McKenna was named secretary and H. J. Johnson treasurer with Mulligan Smith Murphy Mullaney and Kane on the membership committee.
Antonio Machedo Benicio is named in a biting charge as jail terms loom for small thefts and rowdy acts. William Rivers, 12, admitted taking ten apples from C. S. Hood's orchard and will stay jailed for a month. Freeman Barrows faced assault charges with case set for Thursday. Michael Scanlon withdrew an appeal on a four month jail sentence. Two barefoot lads arrested for stealing shoes denied where the shop lay on Merrimack street. Thomas F. Doyle fined 50 dollars for selling liquor and appealed, ordered to grand jury with 300 dollars bond. Henry Reed and John Kinlock, both middle aged, conspired to steal a bag of 40 pounds lime from Samuel Butterworth. The case was continued.
Owen Tighe of Gorham Street, a laborer on the Boynton Street sewer, sprained his ankle at work this morning and was taken by ambulance to St. John's Hospital. Magdelena Thoreson, Norwegian poet, lives in Bergen, Norway, and her play Inden Dore was staged at the Dagmar Theatre in Copenhagen. Mme Thoresen is Hendrik Bsen's mother-in-law.
In River Has That In View, the Locks and Canals company under Hiram F. Mills plans to deepen and narrow the Merrimack area below Central bridge to speed water and boost mill power. A 60-man night crew channels rock and soil forming two current paths that will merge, with a new river wall and artificial shore extending Lowell’s back bay. The project uses a modern river plow and trolley crane to move rock, while blasting near Indian Orchard enlarges the bed and speeds erosion to drive power improvements.
If your grocery is not open tomorrow do not complain. The local grocers are at Nantasket for their annual picnic and enjoying a rare day off. The event’s reputation stretches far and wide and the grocer is embracing the festive tradition.
The street committee awarded the bridge paving contract to a Boston company after a lengthy meeting at City Hall. Three bids were considered with Boston Paving Co. at $2.10 per square yard, Staples Bros. $2.25, and The Davis Co. $2.80. Council members favored the Lowell firm but the final vote awarded to Boston. Dialogue covered sprinkling costs and street repairs, with plans to inspect edge stones and delays on Parker and Lincoln streets.
The second week in August marks the cadet camp, shifting from Salem Willows to Boxford on a lakeside site due to overuse of the old grounds. Arrangements are already underway for the new location and program.
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