19 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1897
Page
1
A lively description presents busy merchants building business through bold advertisements in the Courier. The verse fragment portrays a dewy morning encounter with a rose that seems to warn against rash plucking, ending with the flower wilting within an hour.
The clipping surveys varied views from the Times and Tribune. Mr Gladstone opposes a concert as dull while Krupp shifts shipbuilding to Kiel. Harvard education looks hopeful and rowing season nears. The Indianapolis Journal dismisses Adam as poet by birth. Corbett is denounced as a pestilent braggart. Philadelphia laundrymen attack a rival shop, while Minnesota hot debate proposes a state phrenologist at 2000 salary.
Notes recount 0 South Dakota creameries turning out 288000 pounds of butter worth 38000 dollars in two weeks, John E. Jackson’s 1838 Venus transit calculation and its 1882 fulfillment, a South teacher seeking proof earth rotation, Methuselah the ant’s death, and Kentucky’s legislature party shifts due to deaths and vacancies.
A string of witty quips and brief exchanges from vintage newspapers features lines about beauty, water, and consent, followed by a terse evasive remark by a policeman and a suspicious money question. The fragment captures humorous dialogue and fleeting vignette tones across multiple sources.
Charley Winters aged ten fired a revolver at a corn cob placed on the head of eight nine year old Wil lie Babbitt. The bullet struck Babbitt in the forehead and killed him instantly, the tragedy occurring during a game.
Cincinnati reports both the Enquirer and Commercial Tribune publish the signed confessions of Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling held for Pearl Bryan's murder. Jackson says William F. Wood urged an operation, leading him to Dr Wagener. The girl died in Wagener's office. Wagener kept the head, body cast into the river. Walling concurs with Jackson.
In Constantinople Greek circles announce a plan by 30,000 armed Greeks to rise against the government. Turkish troops are scarce, and recalling more from the frontier would be impossible.
Everett Waring, president of the Lexington Street Savings Bank for Colored People, surrendered to Baltimore police last night and will stand trial on embezzlement charges. The bank collapsed prompting the incident.
Washington reports dissent among democratic members of the Ways and Means committee may lead to two minority reports on the tariff bill.
Meridian Mississippi March 19 Dr W H Lascomb charged with murdering Charles T Stewart to obtain life insurance has been sentenced to hang on May 12.
In Chicago on March 19 Adam Adamiek turns 112 while his 87 year old wife remains blind from old age. Both enjoy good general health despite blindness, reflecting a long lived couple.
The four survivors from the Ville de Nazaire sinking near New York on March 19 are rapidly recovering and expected to make a full recovery from the ordeal.
In Little Rock Arkansas on March 19 a week of rainfall exceeding six inches continues with no abatement and widespread damage from river and urban overflows reported, prompting relief concerns and flood response.
Thursday Abiel and Charles Morri, sons of Lawrence, were served with a notice threatening a $10,000 attachment on their property to reveal where Sentinel Publishing Co. or Jeremiah T. O Sullivan’s assets may be found. This accompanies a criminal libel suit by J. J. Donovan against O Sullivan who vows the paper will be published even as a hand bill. O Sullivan plans to object to Judge Stone who has reportedly expressed an opinion on the criminal libel case.
Despatches from Frankfort Kentucky say the United States Senate race favors Dr. W. G. Hunter as only a remote possibility. If Governor Bradley speaks the word he could be elected. A new caucus will be convened and absent his desire the nomination may go to ex Chief Justice W. H. Holt.
Twenty six Dartmouth college faculty led by President Tucker urge Senators Chandler and Gallinger to aid in early Senate ratification of the arbitration treaty. In West Dedham a scaffolding collapse at Henry S. Draner’s barn drops a floor, causing meal to spill into the cellar and killing seven cows.
Chairman S. S. Stetson presided as four board members and Dr Jabez Fisher of Fitchburg debated easing cattle show burdens on Worcester North Agricultural Society. Fisher proposed replacing fairs with farmer institutes while keeping capital stock at 1000 to 3000 dollars and offering premiums. The board endorsed the idea as feasible within current authority and plans to recommend it at December’s meeting, avoiding changes this year due to ongoing fair preparations.
In Worcester insolvency court ex-Representative and Alderman James H. Mellen lists only three desks for his failed free silver paper operation based in Boston. Maurice Doyle of West Stockbridge, 27, hanged himself in his father's barn after unemployment and despondency. A. E. Butler shot at a sneak thief in Springfield. a wound to the wrist and chest hit the suspect, Ed Higgins of Holyoke, who was wounded and hospitalized.
Manuel Means, 85, living alone in a Saco tenement with no furniture or fire, fainted at Hamins meat market after taking Paris Green. He is expected to recover. Domia Solomali, 22, an Italian girl, was arrested in Bridgeport charged with killing an illegitimate child to hide her shame. Philip Derochie, 24, of Chambly P Q, was killed crossing tracks near Montpelier Vermont by an express train. Leopold Salinger, 53, a Rochester New Hampshire carpet dealer, hanged himself in his Main Street store after a period of nervous prostration. He was a prominent Mason.
The Sunday School district convention at Paige Street church featured Rev. W A Bartlett speaking on the Sunday School as the church’s right arm. Emphasis was placed on training teachers, unity with the church, and active outreach including two daily calls, social events, and a goal to welcome strangers while improving instruction on biblical figures like Paul and Saul.
Editor Solomon Robitschek urges compassion for starving Indians and cites horrific local cases of famine driven suffering. He contrasts these with extravagant spending on sensational news and condemns hoarded wealth, urging Lowell readers to donate and heed James 4 17.
The Unity council of Royal Arcanum in Winter Hill Somerville held a Monday night programme featuring the Appleton Ladies Quartette Miss Gertrude Lovering Walter H Reed and William E Clement. Grand Orator Alonzo G Walsh delivered a stirring address praised by many as the best Arcanum speech in nineteen years with nearly 600 attendees and plans to recruit new members. One applicant was secured that night and nine on the docket, with last year’s 32 members and only one loss by suspension. The group targets 250 members this year and is optimistic.
An advertisement seeks 5000 men to help sell new natty spring coats. It promises good pay without profit to buyers, noting durable fabrics, stylish shades, Italian lining, satin sleeve lining, strap seams, patch pockets or plain options. Claims never sold a better coat for ten dollars.
Suits priced at seven fifty are moving quickly with no pressure. The garments match higher grades in style and quality with silk sewn seams and proper fit. Available in stout, extra tall, and regular builds to suit many buyers.
March 19 four Lawrence residents hired a carryall to Lowell, got drunk, caused a disturbance, and were fined six dollars each in police court. Names listed include Mary Garner Georgia Mercier John Boucher and Lucien Trottier. If not paid soon the four face state work.
March 19 session of Superior Court Wardwell J. hears Lavigne versus Corey an assault damages suit. Plaintiff claims she bought furniture on installments from Mrs. Corey of Middlesex Street and paid all but 1.10 while three Corey employees demanded 2.30 and removed unpaid furniture. Plaintiff alleges ill treatment during removal. attorneys McIntyre Wilson for plaintiff J C Burke for defendant.
The Junior Christian Endeavor of the First Congregational church presented an enjoyable vestry program last night with a wall of American flags, two company march in, and a chorus. Clinton Hanson played harmonica, Leah King sang, Ethel Osgood read, Jennie Hoyt and Charles Kidder performed a piano duet, followed by songs and a wand drill by girls. Miss Millie G. McDavitt was the accompanist, and the program was carried out with spirit.
A large audience is expected tonight at the Highland club hall for the Andover Phillips mandolin guitar and glee clubs. The program features vocal and instrumental selections, with dancing from 10 to midnight and special electric cars home for the Andover group. Hibbard's orchestra provides dancing music and gallery tickets are 35 cents.
The street department has about 45 men at work and all departments study the impact of reduced appropriations. Street work has cost 21,728 so far and the pauper department 21,700, likely to exhaust its funds by summer. The purchasing agent has bid requests for 150 barrels of flour and a ton of corn meal.
A. G. Pollard & Co announces blanket clearance at basement prices to close out stock before season end. Horse owners urged to inspect the extremely low prices now available.
James Cassidy a one legged tramp appeared in Pitts field court for vagrancy. His case was filed and he was ordered to leave town. Woods, Sherwood & Co. shipped wire goods to South Africa with regular customers in Australia and the South Seas. Brazer & Co. report brisk bicycle inquiries and offer wheels of many makes at various prices. County commissioners awarded Cambridge court house contracts to Thomas H. Connell, lowest bidder, with No 1 at 339740 and No 2 at 3534 000, varying by material.
Covert cloth top coats offered in half a dozen shades with options for strap or plain seams, patch or plain pockets, and side vents. Satin sleeve linings included. Prices range from 4 to 20 dollars, with Rogers, Peet & Co. carrying four higher priced styles up to 20 dollars.
The executive council of the Massachusetts state board of trade in Boston debated docks and terminals policy, opposing a state board report and its proposed act. Resolutions argued existing wharfage and water depth meet current and future needs, and that $1,000,000 to buy submerged flats is unwise. They favored leasing commonwealth flats and state or city wharf ownership aiding port commerce, with rail connections to foreign lines. The resolutions were tabled for broader review with associate boards before further action.
The Milford and Manchester railroad promoters failed to secure legislative authority as the House rejected the minority report 199 to 105 and adopted the majority’s action to indefinitely postpone the charter bill.
Mr Ferdinand Redliff remains unchanged in condition. Mrs William Courtney mother of the mayor and his sister recover from grip. In New York names include Broadway Central J S Hastings Grand Union F H Griffin St Cloud O P Stephens. Frank N Owen clerk of the Common Council reports health improvement after south trip. Mr and Mrs Herbert E Cate celebrate silver wedding in Warwick R L Tuesday now living in Providence.
Death notices list Henrietta Smith and Mary Ellen Caldwell both aged 19 with locations 101 Market street and Chestnut square Chestnut street. A man named James Burns escaped injury after a carriage collision with an electric car on Dutton street. Principal Tank 8 Clark hosted the evening high school graduating class on Chapel street with songs recitations and a surprise bookcase for the couple.
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