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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1896
Page
1
The text mocks various politicians including ex Governor Hogg of Texas and Warner Miller of New York, hints at D A R abbreviations and “daughter of the American Revolution,” mentions Vermont convention and a split with silver advocates. It notes Republicans feel upbeat and a silver bolt as a metaphor for sound money.
At Chilkat Alaska Colonel Sol Ripinsky spoke in favor of Major McKinley when an avalanche roared through the area. The crowd reacted with excitement but the speaker continued, praising the mountains and McKinley. Cheers followed for Governor McKinley Colonel Ripinsky and the snowslide.
David Young of North Paris Maine ages 92 cuts a new tooth. An Englishwoman returning from Egypt bought a terra cotta cat figure dug from Kar nac ruins and found its head filled with Birmingham Post numbers after a fall. London’s St Olave parish endows 600 pounds yearly for the poor and once housed a pauper to receive it.
The third day of the convention drew strong attendance and animated debate as delegates pressed productive motions and backed key speakers. Reported moments include spirited endorsements, procedural progress, and heightened party unity amid the crowded session.
The third day of the Republican convention opened in heat as delegates gathered to adopt the platform and nominate the presidential candidate. Senator Teller spoke for free silver, arguing it would lift the nation, even at the risk of breaking with the party. The gold plank faced a roll call amid loud scenes, tallying 818 yes to 105 no. Massachusetts stood solid for yes.
Boston won the game 6 to 4 featuring New York pitcher Mike Sullivan who endured a wild night walking five and hitting three. G Davis went 4 for 5 with five at bats, Long made a fine second inning catch, and Boston held seven hits with six errors while New York had seven hits and no errors.
Baseball standings brief notes rain or scheduling caused the Brooklyn Baltimore game to be postponed with other game results listed: Washington defeated Philadelphia and Cincinnati beat St. Louis, Cleveland topped Louisville, and Chicago defeated Pittsburgh. AD New Eng Leag.
In Lewiston the Lewiston team beat Fall River 7 to 7 while at Augusta Brockton defeated 6 to 7. In Bangor Pawtucket won 9 to 8 and in Portland New Bedford defeated Portland 8 to 5.
Scranton edged Syracuse 7 to 6 in a close matchup. Providence defeated Toronto 2 to 1 at Providence. Wilkes Barre beat Rochester 8 to 6. Springfield hosted Buffalo in a separate contest.
In St Louis on June 18 the resolutions committee reported forty-one members voted to uphold the present gold standard. At 10.36 a.m. Foraker presented the platform following the vote at 10.40 a.m.
Walter Blake, age 80, was fatally kicked by a cow near Milford. The incident was reported from Nashua on June 18.
Eugene Bernatchez, a fugitive from justice, charged with manslaughter for complicity in Sophronia Beauregard's death in Springfield, was arrested in Manistee, Michigan, by Sheriff Angerre on Sunday. Peter S. McNally of Charlestown, famed in Boston newspaper circles, is set to receive a federal life saving medal for saving about 60 lives since age seven. The Whittier club of Haverhill bought a spur of Job's Hill for 750 dollars, and $1865 has been raised for the homestead fund after a club meeting with 150 members present.
In Burlington Vermont the University of Vermont hosted a college game featuring the Cuban Giants in a notable matchup. The event highlighted local college athletics with the Cuban Giants competing on the home field.
June 18 police court caper heard six drunkenness fines. Catherine Martin sent to Sherborn reformatory for a year. Pierre Larouse released on civil satisfaction after damaging Euclide Cordeau with a stone. Lawrence Ford fined ten for larceny. John Simms fined twenty after Mary Surprise testified he entered her home, pulled her hair, choked her, and kicked her.
Twelve year old Johnnie Tucker of Davis Square was kicked at Johnson's stable Tuesday night. He endured a fractured skull and underwent trepanning at St Johns Hospital, but his condition worsened and he died at 10:15 p.m. last night.
A New York Journal summary notes a scientist formalized dream signals as guides to health. Lively dreams reflect nervous excitement, frightful dreams suggest blood pressure, pain dreams hint at body part disease, distorted forms warn of liver issues, fainting signals heart weakness, gentle dreams may foretell nervous fever crises, with dreaming a universal yet varied human experience.
The Gorham street hearing before the county commissioners in the Probate court resumed this morning. Witnesses including O L Snell and Rev Michael O'Brien testified on cemetery boundaries and proposed layouts, debating lines from 1793 and 1832 and the impact on Edson and Catholic cemeteries. The board will view the ground this afternoon as arguments continue. A band concert at Jones's corner, Billerica Centre, is announced for tomorrow evening with accessible transport.
Joseph Marion a married man and Valere La Porte eloped on May 15 1895. Mrs Marion pursued the affair leading to police inquiries and an arrest at 14 Race Street. Both were bound over to the superior court by a police court hearing with Marion held for 500 and La Porte for 400.
Captain A D Mitten of Company M orders Lieutenant Philip McNulty to retire within two weeks due to alleged underhanded conduct and ill feeling toward the captain. McNulty says he will not yet accept the order and will respond when authority is exercised.
The post debated Montgomery's history in public schools last evening and adopted a motion to protest. The adjutant notified the School Board, Supt Whitcomb acknowledged receipt and will place the issue on the next board meeting agenda. A committee laid out plans for the hearing.
A courtroom exchange centers on a vagrancy case. The judge orders thirty days, citing the defendant’s alleged noncompliance as the reason. The muttered defense claims innocence as the proceedings unfold.
Miss Edith Ames wed Charles Brooks Stevens in a grand but intimate ceremony at the Butler Mansion, the old Gen. Benj. F. Butler home. The Episcopal service followed by a restrained reception featured extensive floral decor, a large guest list of notable families, and a Boston orchestra.
Negligee shirts in soft finished woven cheviots offered at 50c. Cosmopolitan negligees with collars and cuffs laund ered priced at 85c. Star negligees claim top quality at 1.00. Also a sale on wrist watches in silver and gold plated cases with stem winders, Swiss and Walthams, priced around 2.95 to 3.05.
June weather framed a farewell as Mr. and Mrs. Stevens left town for Lowell, planning to build on the Butler estate. A long reception guest list in Lowell included numerous Bartletts, Coburns, Campbells, Coburns, and many other local families, with names extending through multiple households and titles.
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