16 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1897
Page
1
A fragment from the Cleveland Leader notes seekers for business gains via courier advertisements. A man asks an unnamed maiden about talents in lyre playing and singing. she replies she excels at making apple pie and baking doughnuts and bread.
Cable Dispatch notes the German Emperor’s coercive stance toward Greece amid war talk. The New York Tribune quips about ex Senator Ingalls as prize fight reporter. Reference to Turkish, Russian, and American power plays, with Carson City mint interests and tariff bill debate shaping world events.
The Topeka paper notes mortgage indebtedness in Kansas down 45 percent since 1590, a Boston land parcel sold at 50 dollars per square foot, 81 thousand passengers cross the English Channel monthly, Fiji taxes paid in cocoanuts, prison doctors report criminals often draw well, and the Vatican’s Sleeping Ariadne statue. It also lists royal incomes and sovereign earnings: Queen 1600 pounds daily, German Emperor 2000 pounds daily, Italian King 1600 pounds daily, Austrian Emperor 2500 pounds daily, and the Russian Czar 6000 pounds daily.
A humorous excerpt labeled Ex change presents a boy’s essay on pants and a narrator’s discussion of language. It riffs on singular versus plural usage and the consternation of pants in various situations, including man, woman, and moon imagery. The piece uses playful proverbs, double standards, and wordplay to explore clothing and grammar.
A fierce blaze erupted in George E. Baxter’s lumber yard this morning in Cambridge. The dry house fire spread rapidly, sending clouds of cinders across nearby property and forcing a general alarm as firemen battled multiple small fires while trying to approach the heat.
The Vermont Marble Co of Proctor Vermont has filed a suit against Winfree and Shehan of this city to recover $20,000 claimed for materials used in constructing the amusement hall of the national soldiers home.
Five men were injured and two fatally when a meat train derailed near LaGrange last night. The Chicago scene reports the accident occurred on a railroad line causing multiple casualties and prompting an investigation into the derailment and track conditions.
Chicago today reports a deadly fire at the residence of William Spier last night. A woman died from severe burns and another woman was fatally injured in the blaze, with investigators noting the tragic scene at the Spier home.
B D O Connell sought a warrant for the arrest of Councilman Lang on four counts of bribery requests and acceptance. Accessory before the fact charged against George W Poore. Clerk Savage referred him to Judge Hadley who declined without district attorney approval. Wier requested a week to decide on action.
Henry Addley, a Lancaster, New Hampshire farmer, appeared in Lowell Police court charged with drunkenness. He claimed to have come with O’Connell to work as an electrician and to have handed over most of his $4.35 to his companion. He said he never saw his money or partner again and was released with advice from Judge Hadley. John Q. Adams was found guilty of stealing harness from John H. Lambert and fined $20. Other drunks received various penalties including jail and workhouse time.
A 9 o'clock hearing tomorrow before the committee on cities of the state Legislature will be held in the Board of Trade room Central block. The topic is making all future Lowell Police Board vacancies appointed by the Governor rather than the Mayor. The hearing is open to all and expected to draw a large attendance.
Judge Wardwell became ill shortly after arriving at the courthouse and the Superior Court adjourned at 12 15 until tomorrow. Officials hoped he could return after a brief rest, keeping the court in suspense for several hours awaiting his recovery.
The Lowell Hospital Association reviews ten years of work at The Corporation Hospital. It reports 5,449 patients treated over 12,755 weeks with $140,331 in total expenditures and nearly $100,000 covered by corporate contributions. The free out-patient dept saw 12,090 patients for 47,637 visits and medicines at cost. Contagious disease ward treated 1,172 patient-days over five years, with low occupancy and capacity limits. Mill workers pay nominal weekly rates while those unable to pay receive care, and board charges vary with room and ability to pay as medical services remain free. The trustees praise liberal management and skilled staff.
The Lowell license commission processed a large batch of liquor license filings after five. Only 100 applicants appeared this year reflecting hard times impacting the liquor trade. Several renewal requests and new applications were listed from Osgood and Reagan to Tompkins Bros and J F Doherty Co. Some licenses expire May 1 with no renewal yet filed. Last sentence notes Brockton shop layoffs in Murphy and Finley due to low piece-work pay.
Chelmsford voters debated 27 articles at a long annual meeting in the town hall starting 9:30 with moderator J. Adams Bartlett elected. Officials and finances were outlined including school, highway, and town charges budgets. several articles sought land deeds, Fisk land title actions, and a chemical engine for Chelmsford Center.
Widow Elizabeth Simpson died in a small cottage and left an estate valued around 300000. The probate petition faced an objection and was not admitted. The will provides real estate to a Lowell son and personal property to a western son, with notes to cover a potential lost son. Hearings adjourned. other wills and administrations were noted, with several insolvency and probate matters scheduled for later dates.
Ellen Cronin aged 52 attempted to end her life in East Merrimack Street Ingham block third story room. The window shut on her wrist leaving her suspended until Officer McIntee and bystanders helped lower her. She was taken to St Johns Hospital after stating she rented the room last night. Two sisters employed at Rev Huntington's Nesmith street home cared for her. mental trouble suspected.
A Govert cloth top gear is praised as the best garment for its price. It features cloth construction, a dark back, double warp Italian lining, heavy satin sleeve linings, double stitched seams, wide facings, back vents, and a vent in the sleeve. These points highlight an affordable, well-made ton coat option.
Arthur N Tasker of Manchester NH visits Lowell. Nellie G Barnes returns from Vermont to 33 First Street. Mr and Mrs White of this city visit Mrs Lydia Keller in Pittsfield NH. F B DeBerard managing editor Textile America tours Lowell. Charles Dempsey of May Irwin spends weekend here. Col B F Sullivan publishes a comparative study of European and US street railways.
At the Presbyterian parsonage on Appleton street March 15 Loran E Flynn and Miss Sadie Simpson united in marriage by Rev Robert Court. Miss Ema Simpson bridemaid and Mr Frederick Flynn best man. The couple will reside in Lowell.
Isaac WN Marshall was unanimously elected captain of company BH sixth infantry on Monday night to succeed Capt. Walter F. Blake, resigned. Marshall, formerly of the city, led the Massachusetts 6th through Baltimore and is now division superintendent of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad with headquarters at South Framingham.
The A O H divisions gather in Hibernian hall Wednesday at 10 in full regalia. Chelmsford Odd Fellows stage fairs tonight and the next two evenings with season tickets at 59 cents. Also note Moving a Widow at the Old Ladies Home Thursday. The Norma quintette features a noted banjo mandolin and guitar club near Lowell.
Marie Louise Tessier aged 13 years 1 month 7 days died in the city on March 15. Grace Isabell Hutchins aged 4 years 9 months died at 322 Salem Street the home of grandparents James T. and Mrs. Vining. Funeral at two o'clock Wednesday at her late home. Mia Harriet Alder aged 80 and Lizzie J Sheehy aged 18 both died in the city on March 15 with addresses given.
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