05 Jun 1896
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1896
Page
1
A dated mosaic of witty lines and regional notes referencing Niagara falls allegories, legal foibles, Westford library, ex Governor Boutwell, Chicago unions, veto power, Fall River beliefs on gold cures, silverite temperance, and Monday mood of ministers versus police judges.
Isabel Willis writes in June St Nicholas with school days slipping by and students longing for vacation. The poem imagines rose leaves fast and wind, and sighs for June to hurry, to bring commencement fields and brooks and freedom from books.
A Detroit Free Press humor piece shows a soap seller mocked for age and flattery, while a Washington Star quip recalls a city editor so fond of using we that he allegedly voted 16 times in one election. The humor hinges on social pretension and self view.
A Jersey City cemetery accident crushed a child to death when a loose tombstone toppled. Global steel use rises as pens exceed guns and swords. Malta’s crowded Mandaraggio hosts 2574 residents in 2½ acres. Edward Gunnison survived a lake pit cave-in near Duluth by exiting through a natural tunnel to Lake Superior.
Burglars forced a lower window at Arthur W. Day and F. G. Hawkins houses on Main Street. Day lost clothing, a watch, and several dollars. Hawkins reported only a small amount missing. Police investigation continues as neighbors report no further incidents in the area.
The New England League results include Brooklyn 6 over Cincinnati with Brooklyn at New York New York 13, St. Louis 3. Philadelphia 1 over Pittsburg with At Baltimore Cleveland 7, Baltimore. Washington 10 over Louisville 6. Pawtucket 22 over Bangor and Fall River 8. Brockton 9 over Augusta 8. New Bedford 10 over Portland 6.
Three alarms sounded after 2 am for a blaze at the Boylston brewery on Germania Street near Boylston Station. Firefighters fought the malt boiler area as flames raced through the brick building, with losses estimated around 500000 dollars and insurance not yet determined. Dense surrounding wooden structures raised fears of wider damage, but the department kept the fire contained.
Salem report states Judge Holden in the inquest on the Flynn and Manning deaths found evidence insufficient for legal proof but indicating Flynn shot himself first and then killed himself. The finding may allow Flynn's insurer to contest payment due to lack of death by own action coverage.
In Springfield eight runs edged Providence six. Toronto crushed Buffalo ten to two. Scranton exploded past Wilkes Barre twenty two to nine.
Tucson June 5 The Democratic territorial convention is called for June 8. all counties except one have chosen delegates who are pledged to a free silver platform at Chicago. The present administration received no endorsement in most cases.
Boston easily defeated Chicago as key hits drove runs while Sullivan and Parker pitched well. Final score 8 to 3 with Boston having 9 hits and 2 errors to Chicago’s 9 hits and 4 errors.
Epsom England June 5 Canterbury Pilgrim owned by Lord Derby won the Oaks at today’s summer meeting. Thais belonging to the Prince of Wales finished second and Free Position owned by J C Hill took third place.
Chicago reports S. M. Morse chairman of the Armenian Relief Committee, now in Constantinople, cables that relief work must continue till fall or half a million Armenians will starve.
Advices received at the Russian legation announce that after the coronation festivities an exhibition of Russian arts and manufactures will be held in Novgorod.
Word from Salago states the French Niger expedition was totally routed on May 23 in Bourgo country. Natives used poisoned arrows in the engagement.
Berlin June 5 budget committee approves bill to organize the fourth battalion in Germany. The measure seeks to bolster military strength with added troops and potential related funding.
Lawrence June 4 The June meet at the driving park featured two fast races Lumber Boy won the 2 20 pace with Greenhorn second Best time 2 21 The 2 32 pace saw Alien Boy win in three straight heats with Ray Wilkes second Best time 2 2414
George W. Martin faced a $25 fine with four months jail for non payment. Thomas Mulligan returns to the Massachusetts reformatory for drunkenness. John Conniff may enter the state farm within six months for the same charge. Michael Kiernan lightly fined. Ferdinand Barron to eight months in jail after larceny and drunkenness charged filed. Josephine Bruzere charged with threatening language. Rosa Boulais discharged after complaint not sustained. John Trane and Joseph Cuddy liquor offenses continued. Rosanna Bathiame sentenced to Lancaster school for larceny.
A brief page quip shows a pupil asking how the teacher fare and the reply suggests a stiffer translation. The pupil then proposes a more informal greeting. The exchange is attributed to the Washington Evening Times.
A Philadelphia era summary lauds umpire Lynch as fair and authoritative, noting visiting teams prefer his steady governance over antagonistic calls. It cites players including Killeen of Portland and Hayes of Bangor praising his handling, while recounting incidents with other umpires and a player injury in Dallas. Westford library dedication described with town pride and civic ceremony.
In a June celebration on Westford common more than 600 alumni and townspeople honor J Varnum Fletcher as their gracious donor. The Westford Social Library, founded 1797, now becomes a living monument to public spirit and education, tying to the academy and town pride.
A reader Willi Nicholls was fined 20 cents for bringing in Paradise Lost with a torn cover. The fragmentary text questions whether the act stemmed from rage or ecstasy as it discusses the book and references New England’s founding and liberty.
Rogers Peet Co offers young men summer all wool suits at 5 6 and 3 dollars. Watches priced at 2.95. Claiming best value and style in ready made fashion with low prices. Great for fit and price in this closing out sale.
About 100 Rutgers college students wearing white duck trousers escaped a mob by Bob Hunting's circus in New Brunswick New Jersey. They entered the tent and, after heckling the acts, were warned by Hunting that a riot would trigger armed guards. The group settled to watch the show in silence.
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