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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1901

Page

10

Fragmented Almanac Sunrise and Sunset Data

Readable lines report sun rises at 4.10 and sets at 7.25 with moon set at 1.36 am and day length 16.15 hours. No broader context or events provided.

Scorching Heat Continues Across Two Days

Yesterday and today the area baked under a heat wave with no breeze and sweltering conditions. The third day maintains the blistering heat though a cooler breeze is noted. readings show barometer around 29.80 and temperatures near 95 degrees at 1 pm.

The City. Try Hornes coal and optician ad

An old advertisement notes Horne's coal and C H Babbitt the optician at 28 Dutton Street Merrimack Corp. The readable lines suggest a small city commerce listing with vendor names and address for coal and optical services.

Try Horne’s Coal C. H. Babbitt Optician Dutton Street Merrimack Corp

Electric Car Ablaze in Square Last Night

About midnight last night car 183 on the Christian Hill and Beacon street line burst into flames from the motor. Firefighters faced delays as workers hunted for a shovel and used sand while water was scarce. Officer Donovan summoned the chemical at Palmer street station, but two buckets of water already snuffed the blaze.

Christian Hill and Beacon Street Street Railroad Donovan Palmer Street

Cars Tied Up After Streetcar Collision Near Bridge Street

About 9 30 last night an accident delayed an incoming Lake View electric car just before Bridge street. A string of 20 cars with more than 1000 passengers was held up for over an hour. Most passengers walked to the square.

Lakeview Bridge Street

Stationary Firemen's union reorganizes to local 14

At a Wednesday meeting the Stationary Firemen's union reported healthy officers. A new charter was received and old charter 13 laid away, with officers elected including Michael P. Connelly as president and John Barrett as treasurer. The next meeting shifts from July 3 to July 10.

Michael P. Connelly Hugh J. Gallagher William Green Jules Tredeau John Barrett Oney Ziswisz John Ash Chas. T. Turksham Hugh Curran Lawrence Charles T. Turksham M. P. Connelly Matthew Duffy Belaine Richards John Dawson Mr. Turksham

Y M C I Belvidere elects officers for year

The Belvidere Y M C I held its regular meeting last evening and elected officers for the coming year. President P Joseph Cox was re elected with Johnny Sullivan as vice president and James J Morris as financial secretary. Fr Lawrence O M I was named spiritual director and J Walter Foye became marshal. Trustees are Martin Conley Eric Sullivan Stephen Flynn and Omas Bean. The society will receive holy communion in a body at 730 mass on Sunday July 7.

Belvidere P. Joseph Cox Johnny Sullivan Fr. Lawrence O.M. I Frederick Doherty James J. Morris Martin Conley Eric Sullivan Stephen Flynn Omas Bean J. Walter Foye

Officer McCann Hurt After Fall From Sixth Arch Bridge

Patrolman Mathew McCann sustained a painful scalp wound yesterday morning when he dove from the Sixth Arch bridge and struck his head on a stone. Dr Brunnelle treated him and five stitches were required to close the wound.

Mathew McCann Dr. Brunnelle

Blondin in Spotlight Stirs Quiet Police Morning

Capt A D Mitten mistook a passerby for Blondin after a wedding night, prompting a flurry of activity at the station. A police reporter chased the tale as officers and Captain Ken searched for the famed pedestrian, only to find no Blondin and no extra clue beyond the morning rumor.

Anthony D. Mitten Market Street Ken Capt. Mitten Captain Kew Mr. Kew Mitten A. D. Mitten Company M Blondin Bridge Street Kew

Inquest Opened On Kilby Death At Boston & Maine Rail

The Boston and Maine railroad inquest into Erving Kilby’s death, June 9, 1901, heard from engineer A G Gilbert about train 725. Fireman Batchelder and conductor Head testified on speed and scene actions before Judge Hadley. Kilby died en route to hospital. cases adjourned for advisement.

Erving Kilby Boston & Maine Hadley A. G. Gilbert Kilby Charles H. Batchelder A. W. Head G. C. Mullen Thomas Winscott Arthur Jean Lewis Lambert Jean Boston Gineer Gordon Hector J. David

Royal Arcanum installs Swedish Lowell residents council

The Royal Arcanum assembles a new Lowell council of Swedish residents at Odd Fellows Temple 84 Middlesex street with Grand Regent Daniel Beckford Jr and other Massachusetts officers presiding. About 70 Swedish Lowell leaders join the order as ceremonies, elections, and committee work shape the group for 1901.

The Royal Arcanum Lowell Odd Fellows’ Temple Middlesex Street R. A. of Massachusetts A. W. David Daniel R. Beckford, Jr East Dedham Joseph B. Robson Newtonville Herbert A. Boynton Boston Wm. L. Kelt Order Chas. B. Sanders

Fraternal meetings elect officers and plan installations

Empire colony No 179 U.O.PF holds a regular meeting in Highland hall with Garfield visitors. Officers installed include Abby Holden secretary Luke Riley sergeant at arms Marion Kappler department sergeant at arms. Golden Cross at Golden Cross meeting elects Adela Howes Emma Richardson Minnie Cochran Randolph Poore Arthur Gray L H Butterfield May Perkins Emma Field Maude Mountford Hector Turnbull. Next meeting July 11 will have grand officers install officers. refreshments and large delegations expected from Nashua Lawrence and Haverhill.

Empire Colony No. 179 U.0. PF Old Highland Hall Garfield Colony Charles Abby E. Holden Sergi Luke J. Riley Marion Kappler Pilgrim Blay Pilgrim Severance Washington Golden Cross Adela S. Howes N. C Emma J. Richardson Minnie E. Cochran Susan M. Randolph George W. Poore F. K Arthur L. Gray L. H. Butterfield F. G. Todd May Elijah Perkins Emma J. Field Maude Mountford H. W. Tinker Hector Turnbull Grand Commandery of Massachusetts Nashua Lawrence Haverhill Page's

Frederic Faulkner estate sale draws strong crowd

The Frederic Faulkner estate sale drew many Low ell citizens on a hot afternoon. Lot 2 with ruins of a stone house sold to William W. White for 17 1/2 cents per square foot, Lot 1 including the stable went for 33 1/2 cents, and another lot between Castle and Byrd street sold to William H. White at 14 1/2 cents. The final lot, number 4, drew no bid and sale paused with prospects of a sale at or near assessed value.

Frederic Faulkner Lowell Down Town Belmont Avenue Shirley Avenue William W. White Fairview Street Castle Byrd Street Wm. H. White

Why Lack of Ambition

An advertisement states lack of ambition stems from poor secretion and that Father John's Medicine nourishes blood tissues and nerves, boosts energy, and purifies the body. It claims no alcohol or morphine and promotes two sizes priced 50 cents and 1.00, with the larger containing three times as much.

John

Lowell Responds On Conduits Bond Pact And July Plans

A letter from Lowell Electric Light Corp says indemnity and a 5000 dollar bond are prepared for underground conduits, with delivery to city solicitor. Merrimack Paving to handle contract and start next Monday. The overseers vote 100 dollars for Fourth of July observances at the city farm, with a band, fireworks, and sports. monthly inmate count 401, 34 tramps visited, seven deaths, no births.

Mayor &S Electric Light Company Lowell Mass Chas A. RK. Dimon City Hall Wm. H. Bent Qua Merrimack Paving Comeo Monay Saunders Committee On Ten

Mrs Blondin Shoes Behind a Boston Murder Probe

Boston police seek the owner of shoes taken from Margaret Blondin whose body was found in Chelmsford woods weeks ago. A pawnshop inquiry reveals a woman bought second-hand shoes the day after Blondin’s trunk was purchased. Police believe the murder occurred at 43 Green Street. jurisdiction will be settled by top prosecutors.

Boston Margaret Blondin Chelmsford Merrimac Street Dugan Blondin Green Street Suffolk County Middlesex County

Man Escapes Death At Gas Works Incident

Owen Read of 152 Warwick Street narrowly escaped death while workers raised iron beams at the gas works on School Street Thursday morning. Read climbed a pole to adjust guys, touched a live wire, and fell to a crossbar that supported him until help arrived. He suffered burns to his right arm and left hand, was treated at Lowell Hospital, then returned home.

Owen Read Warwick Street School Street Read Lowell Hospital

Auction at Tewksbury Center Sells Susan C Gray Estate

J E Conant and Co sold the Susan C Gray estate in Tewksbury Centre opposite the village square yesterday afternoon to Enoch Foster for 2050 dollars. Two burglars broke into Mr King’s Hutchison Kansas home. he summoned police from upstairs, they arrived quickly, and the burglars, paused by a pie cooling, were captured.

J. E. Conant & Co Susan C. Gray Tewksbury Centre Village Square Enoch Foster Mr. King Hutchison Kan

Tin Box Swindle Leaves Newburyport Man Out Thousands

Jeremiah Blake, 83, of 264 High street Newburyport was fleeced by two bunco men who lured him with a real estate dream and a Dewey card scam. They fled after Blake cashed checks and delivered a tin box containing 3000 dollars to the supposed helper. Blake believed the box held ten thousand and waited for a return that never came.

Newburyport Jeremiah Blake High Street Bunco G. L. Jackman Mr. Blake Boston Portsmouth Newhalls Corner Turkey Hill Newbury Admiral Dewey Haverhill Dewey Blake

Bishop O Connell Arrives in Boston for Portland See

The steamship Commonwealth brought to Boston Bishop William H. O Connell recently named by Pope Leo XIII to lead Portland See. He traveled with Rev E J Moriarty and Dr William A Dunn. The Catholic Union of Boston offered a reception, to be held at their rooms on Tuesday evening July 2, with plans yet to be formulated by the bishop or organizers.

Commonwealth Boston William H. O’connell D. D Leo XIII Portland E. J. Moriarty William A. Dunn Catholic Union of Boston Catholic Union Rooms

Widow Weeds and a Harsh Jest in Boston Cloak Line

A sharp exchange unfolds as a young widow passes by. A sharp comments about widowhood follow, met with a retort about a blue silk waist bought at the Boston Cloak and Suit store and yet to be worn.

Boston Cloak and Suit

Sent to Worcester for man who tore at city farm

Otto England, the man who tore on his eye at the city farm a few days ago, will be sent to the asylum at Worcester.

Otto England City Worcester

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