06 Jun 1896
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1896
Page
1
The writer muses on Cuba as a summer resort, milk and cheese topics pop up, and a camp preacher named in fond tones recounts a rough but kind figure. The piece blends travel hopes with humorous observations on farms, politics, and camp life, ending with affectionate portraits of Blazin Camp arrivals and chaplain figures.
Collected humorous snippets feature a Cincinnati minister’s wife trading sermons for a bread pan, a rag man buying sermons, an Edinburgh lawyer’s son taunting with the word billion, a bride lamenting waning affection, and a man explaining pursuit after marriage using a car metaphor from The Waterbury.
Durand ends an 18 day hanging feat in a Paris cafe after 37 hours of actual suspension and sleeping while hanged. He plans to endure burial long term. A 46% carat Burmah ruby fetched about 40000 dollars in London, a one carat blue diamond 3000, and a 140 grain black pearl 5750, while the famed Tuorocci di Mantenga pack sold incomplete for 560 dollars with facsimiles replacing five missing cards.
Alfred Maine June 6 Fred J Hurd found guilty of murder in the first degree for shooting his father James W Hurd on December 7 1895 The verdict followed a 55 minute deliberation with defense arguing possible insanity in the case Lewiston Maine June 6 post mortem held on Flora L Dwelley of Livermore Falls showed death from fatty degeneration of the heart and coroner's jury returned the finding Fred M Douglass released from custody after investigation
National League games reported with Brooklyn defeating Cincinnati 10 to 1, New York topping St. Louis 7 to 3, Cleveland beating Baltimore 10 to 4, Philadelphia winning 9 to 8 at Pittsburg, and Washington prevailing 14 to 7 over Louisville.
St. Louis officials plan a bond issue to rebuild structures destroyed by the cyclone and fund improvements. A state constitution amendment is needed, and Governor Stone is urged to convene a special legislative session.
In Milwaukee at midnight on 18th Street and FE, an electric streetcar was fired upon injuring Thomas H. Thomas of Philadelphia who was the sole passenger. The shots continued as the car moved out of sight, and Thomas rode on the front platform, with the likely target being the motorman.
Providence Brown 16 Vermont 4. Princeton Lawrenceville Academy 12 Andover 2. Hanover N H Williams 13 Dartmouth 2. Several New England campuses hosted games with decisive outcomes, highlighting strong offense for Brown and Williams while Dartmouth and Andover suffered narrow losses.
Marblehead June 6 Edward N Plummer 15 son of Dr Plummer Charlestown was fatally injured on the Salem and Marblehead division tracks this morning. He was thrown about thirty feet after being struck and cannot live.
Springfield reporting Carl Klophenburg, cashier of the Buffalo NL state bank, and his brother robbed the bank to cover embezzlement. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of years.
In Cleveland on June 6 the federation of wire drawers affiliated with the federation of labor and endorsed Eugene V Debs as a presidential candidate. The group also decided to organize an eastern association.
A strong rainstorm flooded railroads causing heavy damage. The Fergus Falls region recorded 0.467 inches of rainfall with a cloud burst near Abilide bringing 5 inches of rain in a short span.
The Britannia Ailsa Meteor and Satanita started a race from the Nore to Dover at 10 20 this morning under near calm conditions. It is anticipated the race will take all day.
Paris dispatch cites The Eclaire reporting 3878 people killed and 4000 injured in the Moscow coronation crush. The figure reflects a catastrophic disaster during the celebrations and prompts international attention.
President Cleveland has vetoed the general deficiency appropriation bill and sent it back to the House on June 6 from Washington. The veto pauses pending funding for federal agencies and sets the stage for further congressional action this session. The move marks a major budget dispute as lawmakers consider alternative spending measures.
In New Bedford Massachusetts a Salvation Army field day drew about 200 Salvationists from New England. A 5 PM mass meeting on the common featured an address by Commander Booth Tucker and a large evening gathering at the Guards' armory. A separate report notes Emma Braley, 22, housekeeper from Falmouth Heights, drowned herself during a temporary crisis after arriving from New Bedford and living apart from her husband.
In Boston on June 5 Chicago defeated Boston 10 to 6 as Ryan starred for the visiting club. Terry steadied after the sixth inning while Stivetts struggled at the plate. Boston flubbed with 4 hits and 3 errors, Chicago had 17 hits and 2 errors.
A Cleveland paper notes more fans watch via tickers than at the grounds. without tickers, attendance would drop as fans would shift to supporting baseball elsewhere. Pittsburg ticker ban boosted attendance. A Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph item.
Larkin T. Trull warns John H. Harrington he will be held liable if the Sunday Press is printed on his presses tomorrow in a libel suit tied to last Sunday's article. Harrington agrees not to publish, but Jeremiah T. O Sullivan insists it will appear as usual.
Thieves broke into Dr. Chas. B. Sanders’s residence on Westford Street at 2 o’clock this morning. They pried open a window and took a gold watch along with six dollars in bills and coins.
Mrs. F T Greenhalge and family plan a Conway summer. Middlesex Village Ladies Benevolent Society schedules a supper Thursday evening June 11. Mr and Mrs George C Dempsey relocate to Juniper Point for June and July then Narragansett later. City of Homes Foresters seek 200 names before charter closes next August with four gold badge prizes for top collectors, crafted by J J Clain of Lowell.
Mrs Carrie G wife of A R Hobbs of Pelham died at her home Friday night age 53. She leaves her husband a son and a daughter.
At Mechanics hall Rev Geo F Kenngett speaks on The Gospel in the morning. Mt Vernon church hosts Modern Science and Religion in the morning and Watch in the evening. Rev Geo F Eaton presiding elder preaches at Central M E church at 645 PM.
T Jefferson Coolidge, treasurer of Amoskeag and president of Lawrence mills, warns of heavy losses across gingham, blue goods and print cloth sectors. He predicts widespread short time, possible summer stoppages, and says improvement hinges on the November elections and tariff silver settlement. He favors McKinley on gold, notes western push for free silver, and cites mining vigor and strong crops forecast in the West.
The Gorham street sewer will be 816 feet long from Middlesex to near Summer street and uses three pipe sizes. Construction disrupts street railways. a tunnel under Middlesex Street kept tracks open by workers beneath rails. Appleton Street may use a similar tunnel. To manage excavation spoil, the city hired a Carson trench machine with patent held by Boston subway chief.
The mayor appointed Hon. Peter J. Brady a member of the Board of Police Commissioners for six years. Brady, born Oct 29 1861, in his family home, rose from orphaned childhood to public service. The meeting also approved several sewers and street improvements and discussed a pole nuisance hearing.
Workers lay light rails spaced beyond a sewer trench to guide a bucket system. Buckets along a cable move via steam power, lowering to work sites and lifting dirt to backfill finished sewer sections. The method drains water during heavy storms by preventing backflow.
In Cambridge Probate Court Judge McIntire heard the Durkee will dispute. Heirs oppose several hundred dollar gifts to the Associated Charities and to the Church League. Fredrick Lawton represented the heirs with George W Batchelder defending the league. No witnesses testified as the judge reserved decision, noting reversion if the bequest to the Associated Charities is disallowed.
Ellen Kearns, about 25, vanished from Lowell months ago while employed as a domestic in the Bleachery district. An Irish immigrant who had been in this country only a few months, she is believed to have wandered off during a temporary insanity episode. Relatives in Ireland and New York have inquired without success.
The text follows Mr. Brady from early work in Clark's machine shop to roles at Middlesex Carpet and Bleachery, then clerk and foreman at Julius Stiles & Co. After six years as foreman he started his own venture. He counts Elks Foresters Knights of Columbus and Big 12 among his many memberships.
The piece notes Brady as an honorary member of Post 185 and several military companies. A bachelor living with his mother in the family home, he first entered politics in the fall of 1882 as a council candidate. Ward three leaders warned him of defeat but he pressed on despite pressure.
Hundreds of boys in Lowell wear our all wool two dollar suits. Double breasted jackets and reefer styles for ages three to sixteen. Also Galatea wash suits waists and trousers, with other cheap options from Rogers Peet Co. Watches selling fast at two ninety five.
The text traces Brady’s career from caucus success and renomination through four-term service on the Common Council, a move to the Legislature, repeated nominations, and later defeats. It notes his 1888 fourth term, 1892 Senate nomination loss to Frederick Lawton, 1893 reversal making him senator, 1894 defeat by Ethel S. Foss, and his subsequent withdrawal from public office.
The committee on accounts spent three hours yesterday afternoon reviewing the month’s bills from several departments. They rejected a $10.65 dinner bill at the Richardson house for four sewer committee members and a $71 bill for entertaining 36 Lynn visitors at the Merrimack house. A $10.80 grain bill from A. G. Stiles & Co. to the fire department was discarded due to Hallett’s membership in the firm.
The investigation committee met last night to plan a public hearing in City Hall on Monday at 8 o’clock. City Solicitor Qua will be asked to attend and examine witnesses at the session.
After a prayer meeting in the vestry of the First Congregational church, the regular monthly business meeting discussed whether about six members who have not been heard from for a year should be kept on the church books. Final action was postponed to the next business meeting.
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