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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1898

Page

5

Lowell City Council Reappoints Harry R. Rice Licenses Chief

The Lowell City Council reappoints Harry R. Rice as license commissioner for a six year term at a special meeting. The session considered three reports from the assessors committee on reforming the department, with action postponed.

Assessors’ Department Harry R. Rice Board of Aldermen Superior Court Cambridge Edgar Hapgood High Street Edgar A. Gerry Humphrey Street Warren Worcester Fall River Lawrence Lowell Treasurer’s Department Assessors’ Office Board of Assessors

Man shoots wife in street killing her after quarrel

Samuel R Maxwell shot his wife on Lakeview avenue near Coburn street and fled, returning to shoot again as bystanders watched. He was arrested by Ot ere Burnett. Maxwell admitted the crime saying he was glad she was dead. The couple previously separated amid threats. The motive cited was alleged infidelity. The victim, Christina Marie McIntosh Maxwell, worked as a waitress on Bridge street. Maxwell, 26, was employed as a brass finisher and pawned items to buy the revolver. The shooting occurred after a barred lodging dispute and earlier threats. The body was taken to the morgue. Coroner Hartwell notified.

Lakeview Avenue Coburn Street Golden Avenue George Watson Otere Burnett Samuel R. Maxwell Albert Neally Edward L. Young Walter McDorald Watson Burnett Maxwell Frank A. Orcutt West Third Street Bridge Street Orcutt Massachusetts Cotton Mills J. B. Bloomfield Bloomfields Griggs John and Paige Montreal City P. Q Cluff Smith Irish Hartwell Ayer Lowell

Boston and New York Markets Summary Repair

Boston and New York markets report steady activity with repair updates credited to Bright, Sears and Co. New York market notes emphasize repair costs and mid‑day price levels across major securities. No new major reversals observed as investors await further economic data.

Coming Events Include Opera and Cantata at Savoy

Tonight at the Opera house H Sothern stars in Lord Chumley. High school calisthenics followed by a city hall school committee meeting. St Pauls hosts a strawberry festival. The Old Ladies Home patrons meet Thursday at 3 p m. The cantata Mother the Beautiful Queen arrives at Savoy June 8 and 9 directed by Mrs Kenngett with 100 voices.

Opera H. Sothern Lord Chumley St. Paul's Church Regnar The Old Ladies’ Home Savoy Theatre Geo, . Kenngett

Wabash Plans Fast Train Service St Louis to Colorado Springs

The Wabash railroad, in line with its progressive policy, launches a rapid service between St Louis and Colorado Springs. Rivals seek to levy extra fares for this train, but the company will not enact higher charges, signaling forthcoming developments in its public interest program.

St. Louis Colorado Springs

Four Thousand Yards of Dimities Sold At Annua Sale

Opening of our annual sale of remnants offers an elegant variety of pretty patterns and desirable goods at about half regular price. Dimities worth 24 to 19 cents on the dollar, summer dresses and waists featured. Sale near Palmer street entrance. A G Pollard Co. also lists boarding houses for sale including 17 rooms at 850 and 13 rooms at 375, plus a confectionery and variety store stock and fixtures priced at 500 due to sickness.

Palmer Street A. G. Pollard & CO

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Board of Police Oliver A, Libby Dana Goward Markham City of Lowe Bridget Fox Bloomfield Samuel Maxwell Boston New York Bright, Sears & Co New York Market Cotton OU Cass Amer SUMAL Atchison Vicesa Atchison Pil Ceesereres American Tobacco Co Lou Brooklyn Kt. T Southern New Jersey Roy Chesa Vieseeseee Chicago Gus Path Cy BR N.Y Pfd Western Union Vale West Bud Calumet & Hocla Frankiin Old Dominion Alby Bay State Dimities T. H. Elliott Central St Cee Nehug Joel Knapp & Son Middlesex Street Mise Morse Nesmith Street Alaska Klondike Treasury Boston Gold Mining CO State Street J. B. Goodwin Dutton St Paragon Merrimack, Palmer and Middle Streets Cloak and Suit Jcdonnell & Gilbride CO
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