04 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1896
Page
1
Mr Cleveland chairs a meeting on Home Missions while foreign missions seem tougher. Boston citizens debate a statue for Gen Butler. Floods spur bridge building and Lowell power is praised for water power. Old Boreas is a whistling soloist as the Merrimack falls, and a rural correspondent reports the Kinetoscope is not used to detect tuberculosis in cows.
The article traces early dining habits with Queen Elizabeth using fingers and a waiting napkin, notes the 995 introduction of forks in Europe via a Byzantine princess, and recalls forks reaching England after 1608 when a Somerset squire travelled in Europe. It contrasts umbrella adoption, societal views on gendered self protection, and the 18th century London mobbing of men with umbrellas.
The season favors veils with large dots and custom made shirt waists for women, echoing male wardrobe practices. Spring wraps show brocaded silk and velvet, while the crepe veil reaches the waist for youthful widows. Grass linen and white embroidery appear in summer dress goods, with narrow black satin ribbons and lace for bodices. An ermine collarette edged in white chiffon and a silk priced at eight dollars a yard draw attention, and care for white satin ribbons includes soap and water on a marble slab.
Money deposited in the savings department of Traders National Bank at 30 Middlesex Street and 11 Post Office Avenue on or before Friday April third will draw interest at four percent per annum from March first. Interest may be withdrawn or added to principal on the first days of July and January. Bank open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. William F. Hills, Cashier.
A Thursday evening concert at Worthen Street Baptist Church offers solos, part songs, readings, and instrumental music. An unusually good programme is advertised with details in another column.
Fire broke out again at Russell & Irwin's works in New Britain Connecticut this morning after an $80,000 loss the previous night. F C Chester fell 25 feet while fighting the blaze and was fatally injured. About two hundred workers are out of jobs as the building is practically destroyed. The firm produced locks and hardware supplies.
In Terry Oklahoma a large band of masked men stormed the jail last night, pulled out Jake Mc Laughlin who is said to know who killed two farmers at Wewoka last week. He was strung up three times but refused to reveal information, then left and later rescued.
Cincinnati reports Brigadier General Ciuzens of the Salvation Army refutes rumors that every brigadier general in the nation is English. He states, with one exception, all are naturalized American citizens.
Richmond reports the death of Dr. W. P. Palmer a prominent antiquarian who collapsed after reading Cleveland's Venezuela message and spent his final night in hospital with sudden speech loss following the incident.
The ad touts reduced bicycle prices at Geo L Cady & Sons claiming substantial savings versus the usual $100 tag, urging shoppers to visit the store for bargains on two wheeled models.
A Spanish column left San Jose de Las Lajas at dawn to engage Antonio Maceo’s insurgents. The battle near Nazarene and Managua ended with the insurgents dispersed, one killed and many wounded. Spanish losses included a lieutenant and five soldiers wounded. saddles and arms were seized.
In Madrid March 3 the Marquis of Tomilles offered the Trans Atlantic Company steamers and coal depots to the government. Admiral Beranger accepted, with eight steamers to be armed and placed under naval command. Madrid university students decided to renew anti American demonstrations. the rector arrested 50 students, but city order remained unbroken.
In New York at Carnegie Music Hall an important meeting for the Presbyterian home mission movement was held with President Cleveland presiding. The hall was packed and overflow crowds filled the lower hall as Cleveland was greeted with tumultuous applause and raised handkerchiefs.
Managua report confirms the killing of rebel generals Escalon and Sediles in the Negarote battle. The U S steamship Alert reached Corinto on Friday after U S Minister Baker urged protection for American interests. Revolutionists have fortified Leon expecting government assault. the cathedral is used for defense with cannons placed on it.
Rev Willis D Leland profiles Greek immigration to Massachusetts and other cities, noting growth of colonies and schools, Orthodox churches, and evangelical efforts led by Stephen Vaitses and others. He cites Greek workers in fruit farming and factories, limited religious services, and recent conversions, urging continued mission work.
The bulletin from Drs. Huntress Nickerson Folsom and Mason notes the governor remained in a critical state with dyspnea and no rally since early morning. He has not nourished since 3 am, pulse 140 to 145, unconscious but not opiate influenced. Despite renewed efforts, doctors report no hopeful outcome as night falls.
The Massachusetts Mills ran again as floodwaters fell from 12 feet 9 inches on the dam to around 6 feet by daylight. Wrecking trains fixed tracks toward Nashua and plan to resume through service. bridges were inspected and deemed safe. Despite heavy city losses and littered streets, no lives lost, and authorities call the flood one of the great disagreeable events in memory.
George W Crown of 33 Butterfield street retires after nearly fifty years with Tremont and Suffolk mills in Lowell Mass. He receives a silver cup from director treasurer U S Covel and a formal letter of appreciation. Crown served in the machine shop and for past 15 years was foreman.
A mothers' meeting is set for Thursday March 5 at 3 p m at No 8 Bridge Street. Young mothers are invited to attend as important topics will be discussed.
Across Massachusetts mills only portions operated today while cleanup and readiness began. Middlesex and Lawrence sites reported idle days with plans to restart tomorrow as Merrimack print works and Boott mill also prepared to resume in all departments.
The first car of the Lowell and Suburban line began at 8 o clock this morning after water subsided and fires during the night. Ploughs were sent to clear tracks once the initial car departed, though only a few cars operated early today.
Putnam and Son work crews are restoring power and gradually placing cars back on the road. By tomorrow the normal schedule should be in effect, though the Lawrence cars did not arrive as expected.
The Pickering hosiery mill faced rising waters that flooded the yard and basement but did not reach the mill or furnaces. Workers remained blocked by yard flooding, yet the machinery stayed operative and could have continued if access had been possible.
On March 4 the court released five drunks and fined others. Michael J. Ryan paid 3 dollars while John McCormick, Edward Provencal, and Louis Fortin received six, eight, and ten month sentences at the state farm for liquor offenses. John Griffin’s larceny case was moved to March 7. John F. O'Brien defaulted on a liquor license charge. Christos Adrian faced assault and battery. the case, involving Delema Germain, was continued to tomorrow with Hogan and Gately for the defense.
Supt. Cheney and his force toil to clear ice from Lakeview avenue and Aiken street and from Lakeview avenue to Bridge street. Additional crews work on Pawtucket street and Davidson street removing ice today.
The ice pack at the East Merrimack street bridge is decreasing. No damage to the water main occurred, though for several days officials feared the main might be destroyed.
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