12 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1896
Page
1
The piece describes a heavy snow fall felt like a crazy quilt covering the ground and mentions varied observations. It references Company M, an entertaining hotel keeper, and future floral expectations. It notes Cuba as a weak market for Castile soap sales.
The monthly social at High Street Church met in the vestry led by Mrs. Carl D. Burtt. Refreshments on four attractively laid tables accompanied illustrated Longfellow poems with Harry and Helen Boardman portraying Miles Standish and Priscilla. A district school memory segment closed the pantomimes as Mrs. Burns and Mr. Burns provided musical numbers.
The Republican city committee voted unanimously to urge Lowell representatives to oppose the new charter. They argued amendments would not improve municipal affairs and could worsen abuses by allowing entrenched office holders to rule for life.
A community birthday gathering at Highland Methodist church featured songs by Mrs. John Musson and Misses Etta Mae Rutherford and Nettie Barclay. Readings by Miss May Proctor, piano duets by Kittie Jennison and Dora Emery, violin by L. H. Harrington, and quartette by the Price and Bouchard brothers. Supper served under Mrs. O. B. Lombard.
March 12 session saw four alcohol offenders released with fines of 1 to 5 dollars. Michie Champlain and Daniel Fralick paid 15 dollars in court after refusing to cover their own car fare. John T. Welch held for trial on drunkenness. Alfred Poisson pled guilty to arson, held $1000 for Superior court. John Danahey fined for larceny and drunkenness.
Judge Bond imposed penalties in Middlesex superior criminal court. John Harkness pleaded guilty to cruelty to a cow and to a horse, fined 25 dollars on the first charge and the other placed on file. Chester A. Smith faced assault and battery, fined 10 dollars. Samuel Hiley violated liquor law, fined 50 dollars. M. J. Crowe charged with burning a dwelling was sent to state prison for four to seven years.
Money deposited in the savings department of the Traders National Bank at 30 Middlesex Street and 11 Post Office Avenue on or before Friday, April third, will draw interest at the rate of four percent per annum from April first. Interest may be withdrawn or will be added to the principal on the first days of July and January. Bank open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 7 to 9 p.m. William F. Hills, Cashier.
The store in Merrimack street receives special and expert attention for mourning millinery, gaining extended reputation and readiness to promptly fill orders with new and appropriate styles. Alan dry kind ling pieces from dry logs free from knots offered by Waward Cogger & oo, 155 Church Street, 23 Concord Street.
Fire at the Clarkesdale oil works in Vicksburg Tennessee on March 12 consumed vast seed stocks. Oil ignited, flames fed by the seed, water turned to steam, and the blaze proved uncontrollable. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars, with partial insurance. No injuries reported. cause under investigation.
Lawrence Kansas March 12. The faculty of Kansas University suspended 380 students for 15 to 50 days. The freshmen and sophomores were earlier involved in a riot attacking the juniors during their class supper.
Paris notes Etoile comments on Congress attitude toward Cuba and Cuba policy. It questions why European diplomats might not offer their good offices to Spain given the current stance.
A Kernersville report says James Smith faced a desperate gang when two moonshiners were killed and Smith with a companion were badly wounded in the clash. The incident occurred last night as Smith confronted the group in their operation near Kernersville. The wounded were taken for treatment and the authorities began investigations.
Spirit of Rome dispatch reports trains crossing the frontier from Italy into France crowded with Italian emigrants seeking to escape military service in Africa.
Quantico Maryland records the arrival of the lighthouse tender Maple at 3 am carrying President Cleveland. The weather turns crisp after a storm and conditions are suitable for duck shooting nearby.
Peoria Illinois March 12 The Salvation army convention which has just closed its session pledged its support to General Booth.
Constantinople dated dispatch notes two members of Clara Barton’s relief band secured permission to travel to Alexandretta to assist in the humanitarian mission amid ongoing Turkish and Syrian relief efforts. The report mentions location, authoring city, and the stalled broader deployment with no further names.
The platform advocates honest money and a currency of gold silver and paper. It calls for bimetallism with gold and silver as standard money. It proposes fixing a ratio by international agreement if possible or by legislation to maintain parities of value between metals so the dollar’s purchasing and debt paying power remains equal at all times.
John H. Bradley of Lowell appeared before U.S. Commissioner Fiske in Boston and pleaded guilty to making counterfeit silver dollars. He was held in 2000 dollars bail awaiting U.S. court action, with a maximum penalty of ten years in prison or a 5000 dollar fine or both.
An automatic fire alarm sounded at Knapp's mill on Howe Street today causing a run among the fremen. The mill is unoccupied and the cause remains unknown. Also noted Rev Dr Chambre preaches Friday March 13 at 7 30 p m at the House of Prayer. Officer John Tilton arrested Thomas Debbits for breaking a church street window. Eliot Y P S C E meets at Rev J M Greene's home to celebrate his 66th birthday and elect officers.
A. K. Whitcomb questions a Senate petition seeking a compulsory school teachers retiring fund. The plan would allow a 1 percent salary deduction by city committees to fund pensions after thirty years or for illness after ten, harming voluntary insurance. Whitcomb urges opposition and outlines steps to object at hearings and via remonstrance, noting Lowell involvement and print delays.
Deputy Fire Marshal Stone secured the first confession from an incendiary in Lowell after Alfred Poisson was arrested on the charge. On Feb 8 a fire damaged a kitchen at 105 Paige Street. kerosene-soaked newspapers and a burned pile showed arson. Poisson admitted the act, saying he did it for revenge after prior trouble with the White family.
The Water Board and Superintendent Thomas descended 40 feet into the conduit to inspect a cave in revealed by bricks falling for 60 feet on the sides. The six by four foot waterway risked damage as water under heavy pressure escaped through the gap. Bricks cleared and repairs planned at once while reservoir levels show 17 feet 7 inches of reserve.
The Superior court began with Thomas O Hara versus Michael Collins, a tort action for damages from injuries after a ladder slipped, allegedly due to missing brads. The Oct 13 1890 accident was argued by Henry S Courtney and W F Curtin for the plaintiff and Burke Marshall Corbett for the defendant. the case went to the jury at 11 50. Rufus K Bryant versus J F Morrow settled for the auditor’s amount. Nicholas Powers versus John Sprague sought 200 for alleged fraudulent conversion of two horses, two wagons and wood, with B D O Connell for plaintiff and City Solicitor Qua for defendant.
At the State House the second hearing on the church petition opened with one witness. Russell of Boston represented remonstrants and questioned O A Merrill about membership refusals. Cross examination by Gecerre F Richardson occurred. No further witnesses were called and the hearing adjourned for one week.
At the State House committee on roads and bridges A A Melvin Representative Hayes and others presented plans for a new bridge across the Merrimack River linking Tyngsboro and Pawtucket Falls. The bill carries an estimated cost of 75000 and is expected to be reported to the next Legislature.
Consisting of tans and blacks mainly low shoes with some high cut styles for spring trade. Manufacturers sell their samples after the season and we purchased them. We warrant every pair to the tune of new pair or money back for any unsatisfactory item. Sizes vary. best sizes available, call early.
The Worthen Street Methodist church held its fourth quarterly conference with 16 members present led by Rev. Dr. Eaton. Officers elected include W. E. Dodge as secretary and W. H. Hoyt as trustee. The treasurer reported debt reduced by 618 in the year and Rev. E. T. Curnick summarized 79 sermons and 700 pastoral calls along with 17 professions of faith and 20 new members. The total benevolence contributions exceed 6,000 with plans and committees named for missions, education, church extension, and various boards for the coming year.
Post 42 adopts formal memorials praising Frederic Thomas Greenhalge as chief executive of the commonwealth. The resolutions note his work with the 1887 Citizens' committee and his role in consecrating a memorial library for Lowell’s fallen soldiers. They honor his aim to elevate executive character and express sympathy to his family.
The committee on cities held a principal hearing on a bill to amend Lowell’s charter, arguing over mayoral appointment power and the role of a financial commission. Petitioners warned that current trends threaten municipal solvency, while opponents pressed for responsible governance without surrendering city control. Speakers from the Board of Trade and local mills weighed the impact on taxes, spending, and reform.
The testimony centered on city governance and patronage with references to Mayor, coal purchases, and the water department. Ex mayor Palmer urged ending patronage and reform while noting committee control and the need for public involvement, as the hearing adjourned without final action.
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