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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1896
Page
1
A compact look at ads as business drivers, Audubon society paradoxes, and political vie for votes in St Louis and Boston. Mentions Miller and Platt clash, Johansson and Hanna figures, and Forbes’s new colt Narion. The passage blends satire on bird ethics, advertising, and 19th century political theater.
A New York Sun verse recounts Utica congressman Jim Sherman riding a new bike around Washington with pride. He crashes into a wall and ends up a wreck, wearing a barrel home while his political duties resume and Utica gains renewed pride in his efforts.
The article notes South American ants with remarkable tunneling reaching two miles and streams under 50 yards wide, plus South African ants with elevated bridges spanning eight to ten inches. A medical authority advises taking 10 to 15 minute breaks to rest eyes during repetitive tasks to reduce tension and improve blood flow. During Johannesburg unrest officials closed saloons, compensated owners, and dumped liquor on the ground.
The Republican National Convention opened in St. Louis with clear skies and cool air after a storm. Delegates moved early, crowds gathered, and Platt’s bid to name the VP drew support from New York while New Jersey’s Hobart prospects dimmed. The hall filled as bands played, bunting adorned the posts, and Chairman Carter called the session to order at 12:20. Rabbi Sale offered a prayer amid cheers.
The Hapgood Wright will is read at the Probate court with bequests to Ann Elizabeth Fay his adopted daughter and several Lowell and Philadelphia friends. Provisions create a Concord Hapgood Wright Centennial Trust fund, Dartmouth support, and city and institutional endowments, with trustees to manage and distribute the estate. A codicil revokes John F. Kimball as executor. Estimated values: city about 40000 and each of ten institutions about 10000.
Rochester defeated Scranton 4 to 0. Springfield beat Tor onto 14 to 9 in Wilkesbarre second game. Syracuse won 14 to 2 over Wilkesbarre.
The Yale crew arrived in Henley-on-the-Thames this morning and was greeted at the station by Mayor Simmons and other distinguished visitors. The mayor delivered an informal welcome speech.
Alton New Hampshire marked its 100th anniversary with a centennial address delivered by Erastus T Jewell of Laconia. The town celebration took place on June 16 with residents attending the event.
From Athens on June 16 300 Turks were killed in the recent clash with Cretans as reported today. The casualty figure underscores the intensity of the confrontation between Turkish forces and Cretan repressors.
In Augusta Fall River defeated Augusta 7 to 0. Lewiston beat Pawtucket 8 to 0. Brockton shutout Portland 3 to 0. Providence won 7 to 0 over Buffalo in Providence. No game played at Bangor.
Belvideres defeated Lowell Reform club 2433 to 2287 last night. McMahon rolled 502 and Williams 504 for the Belvideres, with a 208 single string.
Oliver Ober of Lowell died after a brief illness at age 69 He was overseer of the Merrimack corporation carpenters shop and a prominent Mason He leaves a wife and daughter Also noted are the deaths of Artemas P Bartlett formerly of Lowell in Morse Idaho June 7 with a widow and eight children Harry E Parsons aged 38 of 652 Broadway died June 15 He left a wife and two children plus his mother and brother Foster Nowell of Lowell died in Reading at his son’s residence.
Alderman Fleemings chaired a street committee hearing amid an ongoing investigation. William H. Ward sought wing wall cementing at 30 feet high costing 3500. action set at 7 per cubic foot but reversed after engineer Bowers warned against full cement walls. Street repairs approved for London, Moody street bridge paving with vitrified brick, and Westford street paving if funds permit.
The body of Teresa B. Spain formerly of West Chelmsford died in Witchburg and was interred yesterday in the local Catholic cemetery. Rev Fr Gleason conducted the services and Eer O Donnell directed the burial.
Henry Upton dies at 75 in Boston and funeral set for Wednesday at Eliot church. Oliver Ober dies in Lowell at 69. Infant Helen Bostelle Dugdale, daughter of Geo E and Daisey E, buried at Marlboro Street address. Two young women baptized at Mt Vernon Free Baptist Church by Rev O H Denney.
Archbishop J J Williams of Boston confirmed 200 children at St Patrick's Church last night with Rev Arthur Teeling of Lynn assisting and Rev M J Leonard celebrating vespers. Sanctuary guests included Rev Frs Burke Gleason Gilday Banfield Shaw. Of the 200, 125 were girls and 7 were boys. Choir director Er Faulkner led the music.
Ellen Donovan, an elderly Floyd street resident, tripped on her dress Sunday and fell down stairs breaking her collar bone. She learned of the injury yesterday when Dr. Mulcahy was called and set the bone.
The Gorham street lines hearing before county commissioners continued with Civil Engineer Kendall answering Manning's exhaustive questions. The session ended amid interruptions as Rev Fr O'Brien's lawyers sought a summons delay until fall, while Manning objected stating no power to grant. He noted the witness had left last summer.
In a heated exchange, defense and prosecution clash over continuance and timing. The board will decide by Wednesday, while Manning pledges to pursue the case to a jury, and Enright requests a continuation to next October.
Mrs Adams and Mrs Rand were injured when a dog frightened a horse and the coupe collided with an express team near City Hall. Mrs Adams suffered a broken shoulder, Mrs Rand escaped serious harm, and driver William Brown sustained a bad scalp wound before regaining consciousness.
Mr and Mrs A D Boynton of 1488 Gorham street celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary as stormy weather cleared. A large gathering of friends attended with guests from several cities, Allen's Cor net band of Billerica performed outdoors, and ushers Nathan McEwan of New York and F A Tuttle of Lowell guided guests. The home was decorated with flags bunting and a floral bell while Sybil and Gussie Wilson served lemonade and refreshments.
Joseph E. Platt filed a complaint against Ellen Hessian after she faced a polygamy charge in police court yesterday morning. She had previously married James Mulkins seven years earlier, honeymooned four days, then learned he had a wife and children in Scotland. They separated. a year later she became Mrs. Platt after meeting and engaging with Platt, who, after a quarrel a week ago, swore out the warrant for her arrest.
City auditor has reviewed bills and payrolls for days. a $3200 horse bill for 16 horses remains unapproved. Charles Clapp notified the city treasurer that interest will be claimed on the bill starting June 1.
A newspaper note laments advertising tactics while praising a recent sale of a $500 Patent Call Ball at $350, saying the deal nearly cleared out the entire lot and criticizing the idea of selling cheap or outdated goods.
A shop promotes a line of Eclipse lace shoes for young men in sizes 5 to 11 and widths 3 4 5 and 6 wide. The ads tout calfskin, hand welted construction as the finest, noting it is the most expensive method. The notice invites readers to drop in to choose any or none and emphasizes appreciation of endorsement over money.
The third session of the special committee probing last year’s 16 horse purchase for 3200 dollars exposed rushed actions and undercut values. Witnesses including City Engineer George Bowers and horse trader Charles Hanson described meetings at Merrimack House, questioned records, and weighed real horse values amid ongoing public scrutiny.
The testimony details horse sales, prices, and profits tied to city contracts. Witnesses discuss costs, weights, and marked prices with allegations of overcharges and benefits to certain parties. The street committee and aldermen questioned warrants, livery bills, and last year's hare trade as part of the inquiry.
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