11 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1897
Page
1
A narrative poem recounts Jim Bludso, a flawed yet steadfast pilot, who perishes saving passengers during the Prairie Belle disaster on the Mississippi. His reputation clashes with devotion as his daring act secures ashore safety for all but his own life, leaving a pondering afterlife judgment.
The Boston municipal printing office needs a pull to secure a position, while the New York Sun critiques the Navy Secretary’s silk hat yet notes a capable mind inside. New York clubs have faced dull times and exclude certain dailies from reading rooms, citing a higher motive than economy.
The article notes odd comparisons from speculative astronomers about the relative sizes of the sun and planets. If the sun were a two foot globe, Earth would be a pea, Mars a pin head, and Mercury a mustard seed, illustrating scale and perspective in celestial bodies.
The Rev Agathodoros Papageorgopoulos, Archmandrite of the Greek church, opened a New York rally with a plea for help. A Brooklyn physician touts apples as a cure for nearly all fleshly ills, a claim echoed in other papers. A witty exchange about club membership underscores social constraints.
Associated Press report notes Albert Zeimar, a Cleveland merchant, fatally wounded by a police shot while leaving a hotel at midnight. A burglar died on the scene. the gunman fled. Separate items include a $50,000 alienation suit verdict for Mrs. Margaret Buchanan and the drowning deaths of the three oldest Buxen children in Bowmansville, Ontario.
In Perry Oklahoma on March 11 excitement runs high as soldiers and police vow to remove gold seekers from the reservation amid fears of serious trouble as the fever grips the town.
Albany dispatch reports Hon. Galen R. Hitt a noted criminal lawyer and Bat Shea defender in the Ross murder case died this morning of apoplexy. Hitt, an influential figure in New York legal circles, was 68 and survived by his wife and two children. His death alters longstanding defense ties in high profile criminal cases.
Tamative Island Madagascar March 11 The Queen Bona valona III of Madagascar has been exiled to an island. She held the title only nominally since the island became a French colony.
Fire at the Ryan grain elevator at Ferry street destroyed the structure at 3 am. Loss valued at 120000 dollars. Two schooners and a floating elevator also burned, bringing total losses to about 250000 dollars. Local authorities reported extensive fire damage and ongoing investigations into the blaze.
From Tangiers Morocco dated March 11 a wall collapse in Fez kills 180 workers. The incident is described as a major disaster with many casualties and ongoing rescue efforts reported. Local authorities brace for possible more fatalities as investigations begin.
A cylindrical light about 40 feet wide moved across the sky near New Martinsburg Ohio March 10 at 9 30 am. Three smoke columns issued as it sped by then burst with a roar heard miles away. David Leisure’s barn suffered holes and a horse died. his other horse was deafened and several windows shattered. People suffered fright as the object dropped debris and knocked a man unconscious.
Superior civil court began the day with the suit seeking $2000 for injuries after Annie Brown bicycle collision with a team driven by Charles A. Hodgman’s servant on Groton road. Judge Wardwell adjourned until tomorrow as jury members awaited a verdict after noon.
In Massachusetts a Gloucester fishing tally shows 56 last at sea, the smallest in 23 years except for five years, total 2346 over the period and 19.5 per thousand with 5000 employed as fishermen. Thom as P. Nugent, 48, a Lynn shoemaker, despondent over failing eyesight, died by his own hand, leaving a widow and 10 children.
Actor Robert Murphy was struck and instantly killed by a Consolidated passenger train near Danbury Connecticut on Tuesday morning while walking on the tracks in the company of two other men. The incident occurred as they were moving toward Danbury.
In Manchester on March 10 the coroner impaneled a jury to inquire into the death of 33 year old Celina Ploufe who died at Notre Dame Des Lourdes hospital in McGregorville after mercurial poisoning. An autopsy was held and results will be presented tomorrow. The pills were said to be a cathartic given by a local physician who denies knowledge of the case. No marks on the pill box or other evidence reflect on the deceased’s character.
Ex Senator Dolph dies at noon in Portland from complications after leg amputation. The longtime public figure faced medical crisis following surgery, with authorities noting his passing ends a notable political career.
On the twenty third day of this month at 10:30 A M public auction by J E Conant Co the entire livery stock of the late P H Heelon will be sold. It includes twenty five horses thirty five hacks carriages wagons harnesses sleighs robes blankets and more. Described as the finest and best equipped livery stock in Middlesex county.
Off Cornfield light the Central Vermont line propellers Mohican bound to New York and Mohawk to New London collided during fog. Mohican appeared stove in but sustained light damage and continued to New York. Mohawk remained undamaged and reached New London with no report to steamboat inspectors. The Mohawk had earlier run ashore at the harbor mouth.
In police court Mayor Courtey watched as Alfred C. Smith sued ex superintendent Cleveland J. Cheney for assault in the city stables on February 26. Witnesses for both sides described Cheney grabbing Smith by the collar and shoving him, causing a sprained ankle, while defenders claimed limited force. The trial featured multiple city employees and witnesses, with prosecutors and defense counsel presenting divergent accounts before a noon recess.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call to national banks for a statement of condition as of close of business Tuesday March 9. The Trad ers' National Bank of this city is shown in another column.
The ad promotes ladies shoes in English spring styles with three aims comfort style and wearability. It emphasizes reasonable prices with some so low they are hardly reasonable for the quality and invites customers to see the goods as quality and price speak for themselves.
Mayor Courtney presided as the committee debated how to apportion funds among departments. Alderman Goward urged fixed limits, while Wheeler warned against cutting his $21,820 without harming clerical service. The panel approved several minor appropriations totaling 119,750, with overall city appropriation at 825,602 and adjourned for Friday’s meeting.
Mrs. Sarah A. Smith wife of Elbridge G. Smith of Chelmsford died at her South street home Wednesday night at 8 50 aged about 60 after a long cancer battle. She was born in Thomaston Me came to Lowell in early life worked for Lowell Carpet Co. and moved to town about 12 years ago with her husband and son. A Baptist parishioner active in church work funeral at 3 00 at the Baptist church with home prayers at 2 00. Other notices include the death of Hannah N. C. Green aged 99y 2m in Carlisle and Sarah Bump widow of Dr Thomas Bump. John McNabb longtime Broadway resident died at 221 last night aged about 79 leaving three daughters and three sons. Chelmsford friends heard of the sudden Everett death of Mrs Fanny Kittredge sister of Mrs R F Emerson and connected by marriage to several local families.
Mrs. W B Jackson of this city will give a talk on local bird study to city teachers tomorrow in the high school hall at 4 30 pm. The talk to the Women's club drew enthusiastic commendation and those interested are invited for what promises to be a treat.
N. C. Small, a painter of 52 School Street, was hit by an electric car near the power house on Middlesex Street while riding in a wagon. He sustained a scalp wound and body injuries, was taken to St. John's Hospital by ambulance, and is reported doing well.
Misses Morneau will open Monday March 15 the new sewing rooms in old City Hall building. Call and see them for your new spring costume. Room 10 one flight only.
Right shades and lengths for covert coats feature patch pockets or plain designs with strap seams or double stitching. Each coat uses Italian body linings and satin sleeve linings, priced from 15 to 29 dollars.
A daughter has been born to Mr and Mrs Patrick McCann of 412 Lincoln Street. In New York Imperial J A Coram A S Lyon and wife St Denis L J Rodgers Plaza J H Anderson. Miss Wier of Brookline gave an entertaining and instructive lecture on art to the Training School teachers and pupils yesterday afternoon. Rev Mr Sinclair of St Annes church has accepted the call to St Pauls church Holyoke and will assume his new charge April 1. He will have many good wishes in his new field of labor where the promise is rich in the opportunity it presents.
After a thorough recount the corrected report shows 30 days added 285 members split 137 to red and 128 to blue, red leading by 9. Red: 110 ordinary and 27 gymnasium members. Blue: 27 ordinary and 101 gymnasium members. Total funds: blue 436 red 334 total 770. Blue earned most money and gymnasium members.
A. G. Pollard & Co. announces 200 dozens of white terry face wash cloths in lots of 11, 14, and 17 inches. Prices run 2 cents, 4 cents, and 6 cents per piece with an 8 for 15 cent option. Basement display touts better, cheaper merchandise.
Yesterday Cleveland J. Cheney handed the superintendent of streets duties to George L. Fowler who was chosen for the city council post. Fowler becomes the antagonist to Charles Callahan for the office and will likely be known by helpers as the one who must be obeyed.
Last year's defalcations totaled $9,500,000, down by about $1,000,000 from 1895, reflecting a notable drop in losses and indicating improved financial integrity across sectors.
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