01 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1897
Page
1
The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone writes a tender verse to his granddaughter describing a joyous homecoming. He notes flowers, daisies, and a festive gathering, warning a young suitor and praising constancy. The piece blends affection with a fatherly and grandparental tone.
The text mocks the Lyon verdict of yesterday while tauntingly noting public figures. It surveys trio Corbett Fitz boxing enthusiasm, hints at violent imagery, and disparages Gov Long as a plain millionaire. It also imagines paying the national debt by monetizing Senator Lexow’s supposed value.
The Chicago Times Herald charges Cook County sheriff favors twenty five cents a day for prisoner meals but feeds seven cents per head and pockets the rest. An SPCA agent in Boston tours winter streets with banners urging people to blanket horses. A German dentist writes a history of dentistry from 3700 B C to present, noting the art’s ancient origins and gradual changes.
A collection of brief humorous quotes from multiple papers. It references Mrs Puffington claiming Revolutionary ancestry via a merry go round, a ill friend Snaggs memory loss, and debts and churchgoing baby troubles reported by several named authors and editors.
By Associated Press A volcano-like eruption appears in the Great Salt Lake in the big west arm. Water around the vent boils and seethes, visible from Brigham City. Also reported Augusta Maine authorities say Edwin E. Hall of Bangor, wanted for murder, is employed in an Orlando Florida orange grove with a $1000 reward for capture.
Canea reports severe food shortages due to a blockade by foreign fleets. The British consul has received bread appeals from ten different localities, signaling widespread hunger and distress across the city.
In Buffalo Isaac Cannon, a Black boy, killed himself after being whipped by his grandparents for refusing to rise when called. In New Bedford a boiler explosion at the Acushnet mill on Saturday killed two men, caused by a crack in the plate boiler with an overlapping joint.
Delavan Miss March 1 Matthew Buckley aged 97 the oldest showman in the United States died He spent his life in the circus business from early manhood and remained active in the trade throughout his years
Samuel Goldstein died after taking carbolic acid this morning in Boston. He died en route in the ambulance.
A cold snap hit New Hampshire with Hanover reporting twenty below in the morning, the coldest since the season began. The frigid air swept across the state, prompting villagers to bundle up and monitor conditions.
Biddeford Maine February 28 Councilman A J Colliff riding alone on the Goodwins Mills road this afternoon died in a sleigh three miles from the city. Body found by a passerby. Death due to heart disease. He leaves a widow and two children.
A Moscow dispatch reports a passenger train derailed on an embankment, resulting in 19 deaths and numerous injuries. Victims include unidentified travelers. authorities investigate cause as rescue teams aid survivors. Local officials warn of possible casualties rising as details emerge.
The Warren line steamer Kansas docked in Boston from Liverpool at noon Sunday nearly four days late due to heavy gales and high seas. Rev George W Pepper spoke at City Hall Lawrence on Sunday night, introduced by Rev John A Whielan. The Grattan society sponsored the event with G A R veterans present. Early Sunday three men attempted a robbery at a Roxbury tailor shop, taking over 1800 dollars in goods and fleeing by express wagon. suspects Thomas Gorman Thomas McCabe and J J Gormley were later arrested.
A nine month California visit offers a Pullman train tour leaving Boston March 26 with stops at Chicago Omaha Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs and Salt Lake City. Travel is via special Pullman cars and return by regular trains within nine months. Price from Boston to San Francisco is 62 dollars plus regular fares. Tour details available from D. N. Bell or Geo. W. Boyd in Philadelphia.
Mr and Mrs Charles E Bartlett return from the Unitarian service to find their Bartlett street home burgled. A tall mustached man in a brown coat was seen near the scene and tracks in snow confirm involvement. Stolen items include a gold watch with C L B initials and a wedding ring marked C to C with date, plus gold and silver bracelets and a turquoise pin.
City Hall buzzed as Daniel J. Donahue sought to replace City Solicitor Qua whose term ends today. Qua vowed to keep the post, arguing no vacancy exists. Donahue claimed the title then left. Board of Aldermen to meet to draw jurors. Charles Callahan missed city stables duty.
Albert C Blaisdell presided as moderator at the annual town meeting in Tewksbury today. Morning session elected Frank A Fitzgerald as selectman for three years and Frank H Farmer as treasurer. John F French named member of the school committee for three years, Charles H Battles for one year, George H Brown Howard Foster George Faton as constables, and Joshua Clark J C Kittredge one year library trustees J H Chandler three years.
Arthur Payer and Vadila St Onge wed today at St Josephs church with Chas Payer as best man and Frank St Onge giving away the bride.
Abraham Poirier of Fall River while riding from New Bedford fell from a rapidly moving Dartmouth and Westport Electric car. A sudden jolt hurled him from the platform and his head struck a telegraph pole, causing instant death. The tragedy occurred this afternoon in Fall River, Massachusetts.
A three story brick block housing the town hall public library lock-up and stores was damaged by fire this morning in Holbrook Massachusetts with a principal loss of 15000 dollars seven thousand books were destroyed in the public library and the rest of the structure sustained damage
Edward R. Donovan the city treasurer and James C. Donovan were arrested on felony and bribery charges in Lowell. Lawyer Bernard D. OConnell held by warrants absent on court business. Councilman Arthur W. Lang, key witness, allegedly received ten promissory notes as bribe offers. Bail set at 2800 each. case continued to next Tuesday.
The document cites Edward R Don ov an as city treasurer and collector of taxes and describes Frederick A Rhoades Donovan and Edward R Donovan giving Arthur W Lang ten promissory notes worth 25 dollars each on February 26 1897 to influence Lang in a vote on removing Edward R Donovan from office. The action, linked to William F Courtney mayor, is charged against the commonwealth. Further details reference Bernard D O Connell.
A large crowd gathered at the Yellow meeting house for the annual town meeting. Edward A. Stevens won the moderator race by 102 to 88 over Charles E. McCarthy, with Republican and Citizens tickets in the field. The license question voted no.
James Logan Gordon lectured on grit in Huntington Hall to a sizable audience. He urged persistence in civic rights, naming figures like John Wanamaker Grover Cleveland and Bob Ingersoll to illustrate bold action. The talk covered religion politics and the value of good reading and theatre as civic tools. Gordon and Hackett will open an Odd Fellows temple tour with free book copies for attendees and focus on Lowell political corruption tonight.
March 1 court session fined William Thompson Francis McCabe Daniel Frye Michael Mooney John McFadden John McKiernan for each one dollar James J McEvoy Wm Turner David Anderson three dollars each Thomas McDon ough William Moran John Landers five dollars each Willis E Dodge embezzlement charge continued to March 8
The Lowell Veteran Firemen's Association gathered for chowder at their Market building headquarters on the night before last, continuing their routine Saturday gathering.
A. G. Pollard & Co offers horse blankets at reduced prices in the basement department. Best fawn wool blankets from 4.50 to 6, dark plaids now 3.25, cheaper grades 2 to 3, extra stout stable blankets 1.25 and 1.50.
Inauguration souvenirs promoted from now until March 4, the Merrimack Clothing Co will give every customer a free photo of President McKinley, even with the smallest purchase. Window display showcases the portrait.
We apologize to those awaiting sizes of the Ranch man's Shirt. The delay arose because items were made to special order. Demand will be supplied and future delays will be avoided.
Briefly stated as the best mechanics and workingman shirt on earth, the Ranchman's Shirt is made of heavy twills in black and black with white stripes and blue with white polka dots. The blue is in digo and the black is warranted fast color.
Mr and Mrs P L Gregoire arrived from Paris. Thomas O Donnell son of J F O Donnell leaves for Washington for the inauguration. Frank Owen of the Mail advised by his physician to visit Florida for health, leaving Friday. WV E Denison and Corse Payton company members attended a Waite company concert at the Opera house. Corse Payton company opens this week in Lawrence. President signed a pension bill for Ira H Sweatt, passed due to Congressman Knox and Geo H Richardson. Leroy M Turner is critically ill with typhoid pneumonia in Marlboro street. at one time thought dying Saturday night. A party including BE A Smith C E Carter Dr W T Carolin Mr and Mrs A G Cumnock Miss Mary Wight and Mr and Mrs Allen Sargent sail for Bermuda Wednesday. Dr T S Harrington ill. Dr Carolin may be unable to sail with party. William S Westall confined to home with pneumonia.
Funeral services for Richard Quinlan were held with prayers at the grave in the Catholic cemetery, J F O'Donnell in charge. Frank Conley's funeral was at his home on Cross street with O'Donnell directing burial in the Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Julia Patenaude's funeral was at Central M E church with multiple ministers and burial in Edson cemetery, Archambeault directing. Eliza J. Putnam's funeral was at 2 Fairmount street, large gathering, flowers abundant, Rev Dr Chambre officiating, body later sent to Boston.
Jas R Dunning died Friday evening at the Lakewood farm Collinsville wife and two children survive him He was a member of Centralville lodge IOOF The funeral will be on Tuesday at 2 pm Theodule Tamothe died at his home 179 Salem Street early yesterday morning aged 85 years
Benj F Wood died last night in Dracut aged 184. He leaves two sons Geo H and M F who are jewelers on Central Street and a daughter. Funeral services will be at his late residence Tuesday at 2 p m. Friends invited.
Former East Cambridge councilman J. G. Hunton begins his surrender to the Superior Court this afternoon. A reaffirmation of sentence is expected. Also advertised is Rev. G. F. Stearns speaking on Homes and Houses in Heaven at Odd Fellows Temple Middlesex Street Tuesday at 7:30. Take elevator.
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