08 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1897
Page
1
A vivid critique of muckraking journalism urges reporters to flood the nation with sensational and sordid material. It attacks moral leprosy, insisting the printing press spread vast amounts of debased content as nourishment for readers, echoing Leslie's Weekly critique of press ethics.
A Cambridge pastor sermons on the devil and a Somerville pupil periodical called The Radiator are noted amid a broader chatter about President McKinley. The fifty fifth Congress members may assemble in Washington on the 15th to govern themselves under the president's proclamation.
A description explains leather transformation into boots in thirty four minutes passing through sixty three hands and fifteen machines. A French astronomer argues Mars glows red from crimson vegetation. Indiana celebrates the sixty second double wedding anniversary of Moses and Isaac Marty to Tabitha and Lavinia McCormick, with seven sons and five daughters born closely together.
A provincial English paper humorously notes a boy’s refusal to add coins to the plate on his first church visit. It also recounts a town paper gaffe about a parish clerk elect and a cheeky retraction. A character in dialect laments gossip and how neighbors act behind others’ backs.
Associated Press report from Philadelphia states Captain John D. Hart, owner of the Laurada, was sentenced to two years in prison and fined $500 plus costs for filibuster activity.
Mrs Henry Ward Beecher died at 10 45 this morning in Stanford Conn a striking coincidence is noted as her husband Rev Henry Ward Beecher died at the same hour exactly ten years prior in the same city Concord N H reports John Pixley was released from prison for horse stealing and immediately rearrested on a similar Boston charge and taken there today
March 8 report from Canea says Turkish officials allow Mussulmans to desecrate cemeteries. Coffins are opened and bodies dumped into fields to steal valuables buried with the dead.
In Carlyle Illinois on March 8 the Kaskaskia River climbs rapidly and nears the 1882 flood mark. The suspension bridge is endangered and about one hundred thousand bushels of corn are declared a total loss.
About a thousand Greeks reside on the California coast with six hundred ready to sail for Greece to serve their country. They offer to cover their own transport if needed and show strong readiness to reinforce Greek forces despite travel costs.
The North German Lloyd steamer H. H. Meier, en route from Bremen to New York, signalled this morning that she was on fire. No further details on casualties or location were provided in the report.
New York March 8 five hundred cloak makers joined strikers today aiming for a twenty five percent increase in list prices. The walkout follows yesterday's action by other workers in the industry.
Rockland Maine on March 8 reports a string of diary fires alarming residents. A reward is offered for the capture of the arsonist responsible for the incidents and threats to public safety.
Chicago report that Gen John A Logan equestrian statue by St Gaudens will be unveiled July 22. The sculpture is currently being cast in New York.
In Chicago on March 8 James Powers a cabman shot his wife dead and then killed himself. The motive cited was jealousy.
A major hotel in Rondoe Pinole burned last night leaving the building unoccupied. The structure previously valued at about 50 000 dollars several years ago fits this historic loss for the town.
Y M C I Belvidere and Y M C L Centralville committees finalize a multi event indoor games tournament. Two bowling teams four pool experts two chess players four crib players and four whist manipulators per side will compete in bowling whist pool chess and crib in both societies rooms. Points determine a grand trophy for the victorious society for two years. Key figures include John McCluskey of Y M C L I challenging Belvidere I I rivals.
The Lowell City league held a meeting yesterday afternoon in the Burkes building. No major business occurred, a rules package was completed, and a committee was appointed to arrange the season schedule.
Cleve land J Cheney charged with assault on Alfred C Smith heard in Police court. Case postponed to Thursday as counsel unavailable and witnesses awaited including the Mayor. Debtors and drunks fined or bound over in related disposition. several names listed with varying penalties.
The March sitting of the Superior court for civil trials opened with Judge Wardwell presiding. Rev C E Fisher invoked divine guidance. Jurors were called. one requested excusal. Two juries listed with foremen Charles For bush and Martin Robbins and numerous jurors from towns including Carlisle Pepperell Tewksbury and Lowell. Substitutes named. City Solicitor duties discussed. cases reset to tomorrow.
Saturday evening at his Winthrop home William E Blackwell an East Boston freight worker for the Boston and Maine Railroad committed suicide by laudanum. Miss Mary E FitzGibbons who fled Medfield asylum last Christmas died in a pasture near Farm Street station. A Greenfield powder house was set fire Sunday with about 75 pounds of powder exploded, 500 pounds remaining. County Treasurer Newcomb and Expressman Fred Smith helped shove snow to extinguish, the building blown to atoms.
Judge John C. Kennedy of Newton will preside in the Lowell Police Court tomorrow over the alleged felony and bribery case involving Edward R. Donovan James C Donovan and Bernard D O Connell. Judge Samuel P Hadley will exchange with him citing impartiality and exceptional circumstances in a case likely to stir local political passions.
Companions note that many Greeks now in America served in their homeland's volunteer army in 1886. They say the current crisis stirs greater enthusiasm than a decade ago. They estimate about a thousand Greeks will depart to Greece from the United States.
The city mourns multiple funerals including Rev. Sanford B. Sweetser of Central M E Church with services at Parker Street Church in Lawrence and burial at Saugus. Other obituaries include Martin Brennan, Ellen Delmore at St Patrick’s, and Aurelie Ritcherd at St Joseph’s with Catholic rites. undertakers Molloy Savage and Archambeault aided burials.
Daily notices report deaths of Charles J. Day 44 at 251 Foster Street and Jeremiah Crowley 59 at 29 Howe Street, with survivors listed. Michael McCarty 1 Brooks Street, Marietta Battersby at 3 Cross Street Avenue, Percy G Lairdieson two years four months at 57 Blossom Street, Mary Ann Fawcett 42 at 137 Willie Street, and Mrs Winnifred Braden at 42 Howard Street leaving multiple children and relatives. Harriet L Pearson 32, daughter of Daniel and Sarah Wheeler, died Sunday. husband and one child survive. Brazer and Co announce Prof Joseph A Couden of New York will demo Whitely Exerciser in their window Monday through Wednesday.
In Lowell, 309 Greek residents gathered at Russian Hall to discuss armed response to rising Cretan tensions. About two thirds pledged to return to Greece and enlist if war with Turkey breaks out, while others would fund passages and stay ready.
Yesterday was sacrament Sunday in Lowell churches with many effective sermons and gratifying additions to membership. Reports indicate sermons of unusual interest across congregations.
Eleven new members were admitted at the Kirk Street church morning service. Rev. W A Bartlett preached on Daniel in the Lion's Den, urging firm principle, heroism, and Christian duty. He praised Grover Cleveland and McKinley, warned against ease, and cited Daniel, John Payton, and Edison as moral exemplars.
Rev Samuel M Dick spoke to a large congregation at First Congregational Church last night on Robert G Ingersoll and the text from Proverbs 12 3 Amen shall not be established by wickedness but the root of the righteous shall not be moved He argued against Ingersoll's speeches and declared a lack of logical footing in his infidel views
Hatters offer correct shapes approved by fashion with quality noted. Soft hats and Berbys in spring colors available. Prices range from 94 cents to 3.00. Boys and children's hats also offered.
Putnam and Son report Officer John Crowley confined to his home by illness. In New York Murray Hill W H McDonald Windsor J C Young Col Percy Parker and Dr J W Meigs visited New Orleans for two weeks. Frank N Owen away in Florida Councilman Libby acts as clerk of the Common Council. Wesley Wing and wife of Chelmsford welcomed a baby girl weighing nine pounds yesterday. Miss Clara Hanley of Providence Rhode Island has been visiting her sister Mrs George C Dempsey on Merrimack Street.
A large funeral at the church in Lowell marked by blossoms and a final, moving organ tribute. Annie Lovejoy Paul, known for her cheerful disposition, charitable nature, and musical talent, is remembered for her devotion to family, school, and church. Her friends and a bereaved mother and sister mourn her passing.
Roland B. Holden of Billerica and Florence L. Chamberlin of Lowell wed at the Fifth Street Baptist parsonage on March 7, with Rev. H. W. O. Millington officiating.
In this city on March 7 Mrs aged 32 years and 1 month died. Funeral services will be held at her residence 725 Bridge street Wednesday afternoon at 1 90 o'clock. Burial is private and friends are invited.
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