30 May 1896
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1896
Page
1
The article notes churches suffered worse than other buildings in the city’s tornado path. It mentions Woburn’s tanneries gaining notoriety from local prizefighters, Cleveland’s river bill veto, and political asides. It preserves a collage of quotes and humor from periodicals.
Dr Abernethy faced a sharp patient who visits his Edinburgh office with a swollen inflamed hand. Their exchanges reveal a humorous contrast between medical advice and patient wit. After two days the patient asks for payment and he declares nothing, praising her as the most sensible woman he ever met.
An English trades union refuses to work with men who ride bicycles to work citing unfair advantage in longer shop hours and same return home time as walkers. Other notes mention bridal veil as shroud, free coinage price claims, and a survey of the Coliseum’s size, colonial views, and knighthood orders.
Money deposited in the Savings Department of Traders National Bank at 30 Middlesex Street and 11 Post Office Avenue before 4 p m Wednesday June 8 will draw interest at 4 percent per annum from June 1. Interest may be withdrawn or added to the principal on the first days of July and January.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.
A strong gale swept through towns near St. Louis causing damage and travel delays. Shuttering sheds, toppled trees, and halted trains disrupted daily life as residents assessed the effects and awaited calmer weather. Local officials urged caution and reported repair crews mobilizing after the storm.
General Brant reports the Eads bridge is not seriously damaged and trains run normally. Losses to bridge facilities and rolling stock may reach 100000. The storm heavily damaged school buildings, killed several, and caused dense destruction in New Linden and Audrian County with multiple fatalities and injuries.
In Boston on May 30 memorial day rites took place at the Boston theatre with Judge Albion W. Tourgee of New York giving the address. A notable parade segment was the Massachusetts L A W wheelmen procession as business paused across the city.
Eastern League results list SyracuseWIlkesBarre 6 at Syracuse 4. New HavenMetropolitans 10 over New Haven 6. Metropolitan 8 over New Haven 2 in the second game. Rochester 13 beat Scranton 3. Newark 14 defeated Patterson 7.
In Corinth Greece on May 30 Dr Richardson of the American School of Archaeology announced the discovery of the remains of an ancient theatre. The find sheds light on the topography of ancient Corinth and follows recent uncoveries including Eretria.
In Boston on May 29 the game against Cleveland ended in darkness after 12 innings. Captain Tebeau was ejected for throwing the ball over the fence in the 8th, Burkett was fined $10 for back talk. Boston 7 runs, 12 hits, 3 errors. Cleveland 7 runs, 8 hits, 4 errors.
At Middletown Connecticut Wesleyan overwhelmed Georgetown 15 to 2 in an early season nonleague game. Wesleyan displayed dominant offense and tight defense as it built a decisive lead. Georgetown struggled to score and could not recover as the Polar Bears controlled play from the opening whistle.
At the Moscow coronation feast in honor of the Czar on May 30, a panic broke out and several persons were trampled to death. The desire to attend the park exercises caused crowds to camp out all night, reflecting the intense public interest in the event.
New York May 29. Bernard J. Wefers of Georgetown, holder of the world sprint title, won his trial heats in the 100 and 220 yard dashes at Manhattan Field during the 21st annual intercollegiate ath letics meeting. He ran easily in both events and is expected to faster times tomorrow.
In Willimantic Connecticut an early morning blaze consumed the Chase and Co paper manufactory collapsing the building and stock. The loss is reported at eighty thousand dollars and the cause is not yet determined.
New York on May 30 John G White former president of the White Locomotive Works was arrested on charges of embezzling six thousand dollars.
Court Samuel de Champlain F. of A. celebrated its sixth anniversary with a Palmer and Middlesex streets hall concert by Hibbard's orchestra, followed by dancing. Officiating officers included General manager A. H. Jean and reception chairman J. B. Fremeau, among others.
The annual pentathlon contest of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island associations will be conducted under the auspices of the Lowell Y M C A this year. The event gathers regional teams for a multi discipline competition at the YMCA venue, inviting participants from both states to compete in a series of athletic events.
Tomorrow Trinity Sunday evening service at the House of Prayer features a musical programme. Processional hymn 388 Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis Calkin anthems Holy Holy and All Glory to the Lamb Spohr hymns 82 and 1937.
Bargain hunters flock to Steinert's piano sale at Hildreth building where M Steinert Sons Co sold Mr Chas Holt of The Hillhurst a Gabler piano in natural mahogany. The Lawrencer Street track relaying is delayed but through trips to the cemetery will run tomorrow. Training school commencement at High School hall Friday June 19 with Dr G Stanley Hall of Worcester delivering the address. Fish Plummer offer good bargains including a residence on Westford Street at 5200 and a cottage near Coral Street at 2200.
A schedule lists events at the fair grounds on Saturday June 2 including a 100 yards dash, running high jump, mile run, hammer throwing, and pole vault. Local athletes are expected to compete for top placings and prizes.
The Vesper polo on ice club members, about twenty, went by steamer to Tyng's island for their annual supper last night. A social time followed and the return trip occurred at 11.
The Junior Bartlett school nine defeated junior Pawtucketville yesterday afternoon by nineteen to ten. Bartletts invite challengers averaging thirteen years to Willie Dean at twenty one Pawtucket street. The Bunker Hill Stars announce games against the Clovers or any other twelve year old nine, contact John Cuddy at two thirty three Lakeview avenue.
Rev George M Ward of Lowell Massachusetts elected president of Rollins College arrives in Jacksonville en route to Winter Park. Ward, 37, Dartmouth Johns Hopkins Andover Theological Seminary graduate, succeeds Charles G Fairchild. Trustees aim for high efficiency with strong backing and promising instructional leadership.
Veterans from Lowell and nearby towns marked Memorial Day with ceremonies at cemeteries and village halls. Posts 42 120 and 185 led parades to graves including Gen B F Butler, with schoolchildren, bands and a formal address on the meanings of Memorial Day. Large crowds, patriotic songs and refreshments followed as towns observed the day in traditional fashion.
North Chelmsford High School held Friday memorial exercises alongside the regular program. Principal Mr. Arthur Truby welcomed two Grand Army veterans, while students delivered recitations and singing with measured discipline and evident effort.
The advertisement promises full weight, high quality serges that resist wear. It highlights proper finish, colorfast black and blue, and reliable fit made by Rogers Peet & Co or in their own workrooms. Prices listed are 8, 10, 15, and 20 dollars.
Mr S McKay spoke to the school committee praising military generals from Cabot Lodge and urging national preparedness for war. He argued that nations fall to those who fight, while Beecher’s pacifism was critiqued as prophetic insight into Fort Sumter. Mr Ripley shared Civil War experiences. George Smith offered a blessing. the emphasis rested on the soldiers who saved the country rather than generals.
Veterans gathered at North and West cemeteries to honor comrades buried there. A morning procession to Fairview Cemetery featured Marshal Capt. Sherman H. Fletcher and East Pepperell Brass Band, with Daughters of Veterans and students wreathing graves. Walter S. Parker spoke while Miss Craven recited The Old Sergeant. Mrs. Merritt sang.
Tyngsboro held Memorial Day ceremonies this morning with Post 120 Lowell and a marching band. Comrades arrived by steamer at 8 o clock and landed at Merrill's wharf, welcomed by the arrangements committee led by Rev. Wm Brown and mounted police. They were escorted to the town hall where flowers were arranged under Mrs Isaac Hunter's supervision and barges waited for veterans to be conveyed to the cemeteries. On return to the hall the event continued.
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