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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1896
Page
1
A jumble of remarks on fashion and sport with sly notes on Turkish identity and newspapers. It mentions Cardinal Satolli, McKinley politics, a St Louis cyclone, 8000 unlisted words, mugwumps, Memorial Day poetry, bicycles and naming rights, plus a Vermont senator’s headline misread as a baseball scrap.
A reflective piece weaving seasonal imagery with poems about spring and liberty. It juxtaposes a bonnet poem and a street theatre lyric, noting violets, blossoms, and the bloom of youth as a bloomer girl appears limbering. It captures a Detroit Tribune tone and a period sensibility.
In Haymarket Square a bewildered farmer stared at an electric trolley wire as it slowed. The motorman shouted and moved him aside after he hovered near the line. The man claimed he did it for $5, betting he could watch the wire for three minutes and count 200, then asked where his money is.
A miner named George Riley died minutes after a 300 foot tunnel blast when rock struck him from the dump. Also notes bicycle spending reaching over 100 million dollars in the US last year, Chicago’s wheel production forecasts, Katahdin battleship wave-armor concept, and Melbourne’s population drop to 447,461 with seven Australian colonies totaling 4,238,000 in 1895.
Money deposited in the Savings Department at 20 Middlesex street and 11 Post Office avenue before 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, earns 4 percent per year from June 1. Interest can be withdrawn or added to principal on July 1 and January 1. Bank hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. William F. Hills, cashier.
Johnstown Pa June 1 thousands of citizens marched with bands to cemeteries to honor victims of the 1889 flood. A special service was held at the graves of 600 unknown dead as part of the second memorial day observance.
Word from Brown s Park reports that two men were killed and two mortally wounded when Matt Warner and an older man named Norman uncovering a mineral mine were attacked by four pursuers. Warner killed two attackers instantly. the others are said to be dying.
Seattle mourns Princess Angelina daughter of Chief Seattle and a last Duwamish elder. She sided with locals during the 1856 conflict and lived to 76, cared for by longtime settlers.
In Indianapolis on June 1 the engineers brakemen firemen and switchmen among railway brotherhoods endorsed the congressional bill curtailing federal court judges authority in contempt cases. The move follows the imprisonment of Debs A R U president.
St Louis was hit by an hour long electrical storm on June 1 with black clouds and near continuous lightning yet no damage reported. The city lists 120 people still missing amid the chaos.
In Marysville Kansas on June 1 George Mack aged 63 killed his wife eight miles south of town by crushing her skull with a spading fork then cut his own throat and leaped into the Blue river He crawled out but is not expected to survive He faces probable death from his self inflicted injuries.
The village of Kriemholz in the Bernese Oberland has suffered serious property valuation damage from landslides caused by springs. Railroads in the area report heavy damage and disruption.
Buffalo on June 1 reports grain shovelers walking out demanding pay raise from 1.80 to 2.50 per thousand bushels, no Sunday work, and payment at the elevator rather than in saloons.
Salt Lake City report states Rev. Francis Hermans is believed found after G. M. Nolan reported seeing him in Idaho. The sheriff has dispatched deputies to confirm his location and bring him back.
In Moscow on June 1 mourners filled cemeteries as burial services continued through the night for disaster victims. Authorities restrict access to mourners, maintaining solemn atmosphere amid widespread sorrow.
Pittsburg on June 1 reports a fire partially destroyed the B. Lutz & Sons brewery early this morning. The cause remains unknown and the loss is estimated at $50,000, insured.
Dubuque Iowa June 1 Gen Geo W Jones 92 once Iowa's first senator is ill and has been anointed by Vicar General Ryan as a religious rite reported from the city.
Milwaukee dispatch reports on June 1 that the sheriff attached Jennette and Co wholesale millinery, revealing liabilities of 150000 dollars.
Chamoki Pennsylvania June 1 A gas explosion at Buck Ridge coal mine this morning burned six miners.
June ushers nature to life and suggests human vigor. Many suffer impure blood causing eruptions liver trouble rheumatism and neuralgia. Hood s Sarsaparilla claims to cure such troubles by enriching the blood restoring vigor and vitality.
In a Saturday twin bill Captain Duffy led Boston to a 6 2 win over Cleveland in the morning game. In the afternoon, Tebeau's squad answered with a 14 7 victory over Boston.
Report lists multiple city matchups with first games and second games showing victory margins. Baltimore beat Cincinnati twice, Pittsburgh raced Washington, Brooklyn swept Chicago, Philadelphia dominated St. Louis, and New York defeated Louisville in the first game with a second game incomplete.
Portland hosts Lewistown in a 3 to 0 game. Brockton defeats New Bedford 10 to 6. Fall River beats Pawtucket 6 to 2. Bangor dominates Augusta 23 to 4.
Providence clubs Springfield 13 to 5 in one game then 11 to 1 in another. Syracuse tops Rochester 6 to 0. Buffalo beats Toronto 5 to 3. Wilkes Barre Scranton defeats Wilkes Barre 10 to 7.
In 16 innings Cambridge-Princeton edged Harvard 8 to 6. Providence Brown defeated Yale 6 to 4. Williams beat Amherst 10 to 9 at Williamstown. Holy Cross won 10 to 5 against Dartmouth in Worcester. Tufts beat Bates 10 to 7 in Lewiston.
Lawrence cricket team defeated Lowell 123 to 39 in a well played game. C F Wainwright scored 27 with key contributions from O Wainwright J Gill and Barker. Wainwright and Walker led the bowling, taking six for 18 and four for 17 respectively, while several Lowell batsmen fell to Smith Robinson and Burns. Hale remained not out for Lawrence as extras padded the score.
Centralville Juniors beat Glenmore Juniors 50 to 26 on Saturday afternoon in a cricket game. Centralville dominated the field with steady batting and tight bowling securing the win.
In East Boston Baston match Peabody posted 61 and Wanderers posted 76 at Lynn. Worcester faced Albion with 73. Longwood B A A scored 75 while Lynn reached 94 in two innings. Andover defeated Zingaris 72 to 62.
The First Spiritualist society held well attended sessions Sunday afternoon and evening in Merrimack street at the old Odd Fellows hall. Miss Annie J. Webster of Boston and Mrs Pettengill of Malden lectured and conducted tests.
After the parade the memorial day observance featured Chief Marshal Varnum and a mounted staff. High School cadets formed four-company battalion with mounted staff, militia marched well, and veterans answered roll call. Mayor Courtney and city officials reviewed the procession before dispersal for collation events.
After a Palmer street review the Post 185 gathering moved to the headquarters for a veteran's event. Mayor Courtney praised Concord and Lowell, lauded city high school participation, and saluted the Ladd and Whitney circle. The program included readings on patriotism, wartime service, and loyalty with remarks from Comrade Osborne Stevens and Rev Fisher.
The best of Boston clothing line offers a wide range of sizes to ensure a good fit that matches fabric quality and trimming. Shuman’s name embodies fabrics, trim, cut, fit, and value important to wage earners.
An out of town concern set up in Middle street with household goods and bric a brac and advertised an auction by Charles F. Keyes & Co. The police board found Keyes licensed only for 32 Church street, stopping the sale. The ruling introduces state licenses and local permits for such bankrupt sales and strict pawn broker display rules to protect the public.
William Vigals, a young man previously employed as a butler for E L White, is jailed on burglary charges after a May 10 break in on Nesmith Street. Police traced stolen goods valued around 600 dollars from Boston to Providence before arresting him. He pleaded not guilty in police court and a continuance was set until Thursday with bonds set at 2500 dollars.
The state has not appointed a trustee yet but the chosen board is active. They aim for the school to be as well equipped as any in the country and will send James T. Smith, J. L. Chalifoux, and A. S. Lyon to the Philadelphia Industrial Museum to gain ideas. Efforts continue to secure a building and an instructor.
The case of Wm. F. Copson against the New York New Haven Hartford line will have arguments on damages next Saturday June 20. The judge indicated the company’s liability after evidence, with plaintiff contending permanent injury will prevent earning a living as a skilled trades expert.
The Lowell Psychical Club, a near hundred-strong group exploring metaphysical topics, held a social season finale on a recent Saturday evening in Merrimack Street near Odd Fellows Hall. President A. B. Plimpton and Salem’s Mr. Rollins spoke briefly, with florals and ice cream as refreshments. The club plans to resume work on the first Saturday night in September.
John Goodwin Jr and G A R members in Marblehead heard Rev. Hugh Montgomery at the Methodist church on Sunday evening. The speaker urged memorials beyond flowers, saying the war’s wealth builders should aid those who suffered.
Celia Marchand arrived from Canada last week to visit her son-in-law Michel Brabant of East Billerica but returned home alone due to no one at the depot to greet her. Meanwhile Lizzie McMullen remains missing after crossing between Lowell and Canada.
Heavy Sunday rain added .96 inches and Thursday rain brought .52 inches. When combined with earlier Courier figures, April and May rainfall totalled 3.038 inches, notably lower than the same period in recent years.
Trinity Sunday was observed across Roman and Anglican churches with services held in several parishes. Reports highlight notable sermons and ceremonies as communities reflected on the calamity in St Louis yesterday.
Rev George H Johnson uses Luke thirteen four five to urge acceptance of universal calamity and the law of destruction leading to improvement He contrasts Boston and Lawrence disasters with New England and links repentance to self sacrifice, noting Memorial Day war costs and Christ’s crucifixion as path to eternal life.
The Immaculate Conception church marks Trinity Sunday as the close of the forty hours devotion centered on the Blessed Sacrament. A sodality reception follows, with nearly constant services during the period from Trinity Sunday to the Sacred Heart feast on June 12.
A local retailer touts serges in black and blue priced at 8, 19, 15, and 20 dollars per suit. The fabrics are standard weight with fast colors, and the suits are described as well made and well fitting from Rogers, Peet & Co. and their own workrooms.
A solemn high mass marked the close of the forty hours at Immaculate Conception Church. Rev. William D. Joyce presided with deacon Rev. E A Dorgan and sub deacon Rev Fr Lawrence. the choir performed Haydn and Rossini pieces while the litany and Te Deum followed. A vesper service drew a full house and the Sodality reception welcomed nearly fifty new members amid May procession rites led by maidens with banners and a statue of the Blessed Virgin.
Post 42 attended the service as Rev E S Tasker preached on Memorials. The sermon urged reverence for past national memorials to inspire youth and warned that decay of character, greed, corruption and liquor threaten liberty and require patriotism and strong virtue.
Rev. Mr. Stratton preached on Romans five about sin and its consequences through generations, calling it the world’s greatest calamity. Evening service featured Rev. Mr. Carnick on the gospel’s ultimate triumph. Rev. Wm. Stout of Wiarton Ont. was cured of scrofula after seventeen doctors failed. Burdock Blood Bitters credited.
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