20 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1896
Page
1
A playful jumble notes less sports merit and more odd ideas such as post office stamps predicting weather and a debtor reading unsettled storm on envelopes. It jokes about Boston life, a new Sarah Bernhardt picture, and a lean police court crowd, all in light gossip tone.
The British steamer Ethelred escape chase from a Spanish cruiser on the Jamaica run. While eight miles off Cape Maysi on March 11, the cruiser pursued for ninety minutes, but the Ethelred kept a steady thirteen knots, outrunning the warship which could only manage nine. The incident occurred en route to Jamaica, with the vessel later arriving in Boston.
In police court today the case of Arthur Brown John Labelle John F Rutledge Michael Radigan and Alonzo Sears dominated proceedings. The youths formed a gang to rob on opportunity and admitted breaking into McCarthy bakery and Costello plumbing shop on separate dates. Radigan was released and Sears appeal is set for the superior court, while the others received reform school sentences.
In Chicago on March 20, a council vote allowed more than 100 physicians to receive passes granting right of way while walking or riding. The pass appears as a red cross badge and signifies priority access.
The recent storm and warm spell have nearly eliminated snow locally and across the countryside. River levels climbed ten inches in the last 24 hours and are expected to rise another foot within a day.
District Deputy Stone of Cambridge and Grand Orator A. G. Walsh visited Lowell Council Royal Arc num last night. After the business session there were speeches by the visitors. An entertainment followed with Boston humorist W. H. Graham Will Hallowell George Gilman and the R. A. quartette appearing.
Money deposited in the savings department at Traders National Bank locations on Middlesex Street and Office Avenue before 4 p m Friday April third earns four percent per year from April first. Interest can be withdrawn or added to principal on July first and January first. Bank hours: 8 a m to 4 p m daily, Saturdays 8 a m to 1 p m and 7 to 9 p m. William F P Hills cashier. A man coughs severely on a train, then relieves it with Adamson Botanic Cough Balsam.
By Associated Press blocked by snow the worst storm of the season hit New York with 18 inches of snow on a level. Rail and road travel paused across Buffalo and the state as heavy snowfall impeded traffic and disrupted transit yesterday.
The steamship Peru reports an assault on a Presbyterian mission 130 miles east of Shanghai on February 6. Missionary Rev. Rufus H. Kent was shot in the spine and badly cut on the head while robbers escaped with 300 dollars. no arrests reported.
Seattle residents report the steamer City of Topeka departed with a crowd of passengers bound for Alaska. The travelers aim to prospect gold fields believed to offer rich returns.
Chicago reports the tailors strike ending with 40 closed shops reopening immediately after an agreement drafted by the strikers committee. In Washington the House prepares to vote on censure of Mr Bayard at 2 PM tomorrow as debate highlights protectionism and party lines.
A visiting committee of ten, linked to 225 manufacturers and 800 million dollars in investment, meets with Senate silver Republicans to fuse free coinage with protection. They argue gold standard harms industry as much as lack of tariff, urging a McKinley era plan to shift votes, buy Democrats with free silver, and tally potential Republican losses against Democratic gains.
University of California athletes feel confident about their eastern trip. They depart May 2 for New York to face Yale and Princeton on May 16, pursuing wins against strong opponents in the inaugural east coast contests.
James Clarkson arrives in Portland from San Francisco to support William B. Allison in the presidential bid. The visit, dated March 20, is staged to bolster the campaign in Oregon.
The Liverpool cotton exchange announces Easter holidays on April 3, 4, 6 and 7. The decision affects trading schedules and operations across the Liverpool market.
The February health bulletin notes 143 deaths, 21.89 per thousand, with 71 males and 72 females. Under 5s made up 36 percent, ward totals listed, and cremation interments detailed. Pneumonia and consumption were leading causes, with typhoid fever rising from last year. Weather data shows average 27 degrees and 4.64 inches precipitation.
John Quincey Shirley attempted to remove flash boards from the Amoskeag dam six miles up the Merrimack. seven special police blocked him and he was arrested. An injunction restrains further action. the corporation claims a right to two foot boards and damages already paid. The case heads to court for dispute over March to May maintenance.
John Moss of New Riegel, a wealthy brick manufacturer, shot his divorced wife and her sister, Miss Kate Smith, at her home after she refused to return. Both women were fatally wounded. Moss defied arrest and warned of further trouble.
Private Willis J. Hurd of Company C is promoted to corporal while Livingstone becomes sergeant after Sergt Cunningham resigns. Company C to elect a second lieutenant Saturday with Lieut. Col. Woodward presiding. Greig promoted to first lieutenant and commissioned. Sixth Infantry inspections set for Tuesday and Wednesday next week led by Col. Parons with Major Taylor and officers. Armory distributes stretcher equipment to both companies.
The funeral for George L Churchill was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from his home at 214 Third Street. Rev. George W Bicknell of Cambridge conducted the service with male quartet singing. Bearers were Lamson Markland Smith and Butterfield, all close friends. Interment followed at Lowell cemetery under Undertaker Currier's direction.
Bradley the counterfeiter, captured in Perry's court by Inspectors Laflamme and Allen, is on trial in the United States court in Boston today. The Misses Walker of Ash street hosted a small whist gathering last night with prizes awarded to Miss Lilla Halstead, Mrs. Brown, Wm. Bissell, and Harry Bailey.
Special correspondence recounts Judge Parker’s jail with twenty five awaiting execution including Cherokee Bill facing death on the 17th. The writer notes Little Rock Governor’s death and reports on Dallas progress, hotels, and a novel lady barber in the Oriental Hotel, contrasting western manners with comfort and curiosity.
The narrative notes a married woman among barbers in a shop, bringing a pleasant twist to the tale. The party continues southward, visiting Waco Austin San Antonio Houston and Galveston with companions including C S Tuckerman W A Gove and Mrs H A Whiting and Bunchy. Dallas Texas March 13 1896.
March 20 report shows Martin Cashman charged with assault and battery three times and drunkenness, resisting arrest. held in $400 until March 24. Dennis Coleman fined five dollars. James Largy and James Hessian sentenced six months each to the state farm for drunkenness. Sarah Higgins and Roger Donohoe case continued. Joseph Main’s case placed on file. Addie Stearns settlement with Frank Stearns over support terms. Maud Kingsley, 14, sentenced to Lancaster school for larceny and cold life.
Annual Banquet of the Nashua Board of Trade is set to address city reform as the principal topic. Local merchants, civic leaders, and guests are expected to attend to discuss governance, services, and business climate strategies for the city.
In Nashua New Hampshire on March 19 Charles J Hamblett spoke at a Land Cafe banquet highlighting municipal reform as part of the Nashua Board of Trade gathering. The address praised American citizenry and featured a long list of local leaders including W D Swart Ramsdell and P F Sullivan. The event opened with Swart’s remarks and included toasts on Nashua geographically and currency issues amid a sea of notable attendees.
A Toledo lawyer travels to Boston and Lowell with documents alleging the Edwards family are heirs to a fortune of 25 to 35 million dollars. The Toledo family has been supported by the city for 11 years. one son is blind and plays a street hand organ, others work as laborers. A tin box revealed pension rights and deeds in North Adams and near Lowell. The elder Edwards was said to be connected to Thornton Edwards of Lowell, a claim not remembered locally and doubted for Lowell.
An entertainment unique in its character will be given at Highland hall on Saturday night by The Lowell Silent society. Supper at seven precedes an entertainment and social dance. Mates from Haverhill Lawrence and Nashua attend. A 25 cent door fee applies but recognition matters more than money. All welcomed for an interesting program.
This issue highlights reports on annual town meetings in Billerica Chelmsford and Westford plus ordination at Central Congregational Church of Chelmsford Universalist conference in Lowell and a summary of the week's Legislative work. An excellent number for former residents of Northern Middlesex.
At the John Street church vestry last evening tableaux and music were presented by the Y. P. S. C. E. Those aiding the entertainment included May Briggs Fred Hayward Amos Wood Gladys Darling Louis Swett J. Marshall Juna Sleeper and Edith Freeman. Gertrude Gregg and May Bancroft directed the programme.
Fred W. Gelder takes charge of the new bottling branch at Consumers Brewery where the plant, described as modern, can produce 1000 dozen bottles daily though initial output is set at 600 dozen. Gelder brings extensive lager bottling experience for export.
The Gay Old Boy company will present every lady in attendance tonight and tomorrow afternoon with a souvenir photograph of Joseph Hart and Miss Carrie Demar. The prints will be worth preserving.
It is a good plan to select now while all sizes are available for spring overcoats suits neckwear and hats. Hats and neckwear are selling fast while overcoats are just starting and many inquiries are for suits. Fresh arrivals come daily.
Putnam and Son Mt Zion lodge fair drew a flattering attendance last night. Beatrice Howarth directed the operetta The Quarrel of the Flowers featuring Maud Mountford Ina Chalmers Lillian Chandler Minnie Chapman Nan Huse Ida Rhodes and others. A May Pole dance followed under Mrs Willman with Edith G Prettie Minnie Fitzgerald Nellie Bryant Ina Chalmers Louise Usher May Edwards. Tonight Mr Zion Guards led by Murdock McKinnon will stage beards.
The First Universalist church youth society held a winter picnic despite a small crowd. Evergreens decorated the vestry and hammocks hung, with a picnic table, ice cream, and a simple lunch. Miss Winnifred Flagg, Miss Ella Morse, Bat Jessie Lewis, and Miss Gertrude all performed songs, readings, and solos on piano and cornet.
A coastal storm drenched areas yesterday with continuous rain and rising flood-sounding streets. In some spots water covered rubbers, while others swamped shoes. The system extended south to West Virginia and west to the Ohio valley, with snow in the St Lawrence valley.
The Epworth League of Worthen Street Methodist church held its annual meeting with encouraging reports. Officers were elected including Samuel Worth as president and R H Weir as first vice president. Six new members were admitted and a social is planned for next Wednesday evening.
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