09 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1897
Page
1
A fragmented piece threads lullabies with literary verse and snippets about public figures. It references IkF, Aladdin, Rapunzel, Eugene Mason, Br ophy and Bascom, Hale, Boss Tweed and Croker, Platt and New York election flotsam, liquor tastes, Dracut V I A, and Durrant the California murderer. The tone recalls a late 19th century newspaper page blending poems with brief notes.
Somersworth New Hampshire November 9 jury for Joseph E Kelley visited the Great Falls National Bank scene of the April 16 murder. They toured the bank orchard where money was allegedly hidden and the spot where a razor was discarded returning to Dover by 9 30. New York November 9 rain reduced crowds Thorn trial opened with District Attorney Young presenting the case and John Maguire testifying about finding part of the victim in the East River.
In Redlands California a giant harvester cuts threshes and sacks grain at an hourly rate of hundreds of sacks. It combines cutting threshing and baling in one machine. Local industry marvels at the volume and speed of construction.
A Vienna letter says reports on the Austrian empire fail to convey the chaos and the new rallying cry is Badeni must go. The text notes uncertainty over outcomes, with potential bloodshed in Bohemia if Germany wins and a clash with Bohemian Germans if persistence continues.
In thick drizzle and heavy fog London observes the traditional presentation of the elected chief magistrate to representatives of the sovereign and to the people. Crowds line the route as decorations appear more elaborate than usual, marking a successful ceremony despite the weather.
Charles Schleigel, 60, a New York grocer, shot his wife in the head this morning and then attempted to kill himself. The tragedy follows accusations of the wife's infidelity and the husband's drunken state.
Henry Smith, a young man in Garretsville Ohio, was assaulted yesterday by a gang of tramps on a freight train. He was robbed and thrown from the moving train, which severed both legs. He died shortly after.
Chicago November 9 Alderman Poltke author of the theatre hat ordinance will introduce at a special City Council meeting a measure to prohibit playing football anywhere within the city limits.
A woman was helped to the street as she neared collapse but is expected to fully recover. The blaze caused about 500 dollars in damage to the building, which is insured.
Danbury, Conn. November 8. Joseph Ayer an expert hatter aged 40 who has worked here six years has attracted notoriety after quietly marrying Frances Wilkinson aged about 22 months ago. They planned to set up housekeeping when Mrs Ayer No. 1 and two children aged 9 and 12 appeared. Ayer married in England 15 years ago and deserted her eight years ago. Mrs Ayer learned of the deception and traveled to this country to locate him. The new bride also English learned of the deceit and tonight left for New York.
A northbound New York New Haven and Hartford extra freight of 47 cars derailed after a locomotive separated east of Niantic station. Seven cars left the track. three telescoped and demolished. No injuries reported and trains rerouted. rolling stock damage is heavy, road expected clear by morning.
Victor Seneca, a Carlisle Indian School pupil and Isaac Seneca’s brother, Carlisle’s right tackle, died from injuries after a Pennsylvania train trip home from a game in Philadelphia. He was struck by a telegraph pole when he leaned from a window on Girard avenue bridge and never regained consciousness.
Fire at Erhart's bakery in Hot Springs Arkansas kills Frank Kaufman Charlie Johnson and Clara Erhart. The blaze started in the oven room and Mrs Erhart escaped with her family through windows. Eleven year old Clara returned to save her mother and died. Kaufman and Johnson were found burned in their beds.
Eugene Marion aged foreman at Peck Stow & company edge tool works Southington Conn shot himself through the head in an afternoon act of despondency. He had been separated from his wife for some time and was a member of fraternal groups including the Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and Red Men.
Atlanta November 8. Representative Coles introduced a football bill prohibiting prize games or footballs where admission is charged. The general judiciary committee reported favorably with an amendment striking out games of like character. The bill passed 91 to 3 without discussion.
In Atlanta on November 9 Jimmy Michael, the famed midget cyclist, attempted a 20 mile ride in 40 minutes but pace-makers slowed him. He finished in 40 minutes 37 seconds marking a strong performance despite the delay.
London marked the Prince of Wales birthday with flag hoisting bells ringing and artillery salutes. He was born in 1841.
A fire at a Forest Street Center Street home in Portland traps Mrs. Thomas Lanagin in smoke, nearly suffocating her. Firefighters face fierce heat as they attempt rescues for elderly Mrs. Norah Linnehan, with Driver O Rourke finally reaching her amid the flames and smoke.
Commissioner Forman will resign about Jan 1 and move to East St. Louis to practice law with Browning, former Indian affairs chief. He will be succeeded by National Committeeman Scott of West Virginia. A sweep of assignments and retirements marks federal service as Supreme Court mulls Thanksgiving recess.
City committee on appropriations held a meeting at City Hall with Mayor Courtney presiding. Auditor Chase reported general treasury around 78 to 79 thousand dollars and projected year end 115 to 120 thousand. Requests included 20 thousand to finish street work, 11 thousand for paupers, plus multiple department transfers totaling 47 thousand for the month.
Edith M. Holt of Melrose wins $1000 from Ralph B. Lane of Lexington in a Middlesex superior court breach of promise case tried in East Cambridge. The suit sought $10,000 after a December 1893 meeting, engagements in 1894, and plans for a June wedding, with testimony detailing a long engagement and gifts, including spoons.
One half of the fourteen drunks in police court were fined one dollar each, two released, two had cases placed on file, and Joseph McDonald and Owen F. Reily were sent to the state farm for six months. Stephen Hadley, an escaped prisoner, was held in 300 for the Superior court. John Lynch halted proceedings by marrying the plaintiff in a bastardy suit. Michael Harrington was convicted on drunkenness and larceny from the person, receiving one month and six months respectively. He aided in a robbery of John McCarty, who was relieved of spectacles and a pocket knife during the early hours. McCarty, somewhat intoxicated, reported the hold up. Harrington was caught as the other two suspects escaped. William W. Curtin’s assault and battery case occupied the court, Hogan for the complainant and Fay for the defendant, who was discharged.
A man from Boston told the Boston Record that Michael Kane of Lowell aged 28 died September 26 of typhoid fever aboard an oyster boat in Baltimore. He sought funds to return to Lowell to inform Kane's wife and friends, claiming the death occurred under an assumed name and that locals had not heard of it.
Michael Galvin, 62, a farmer of Wall Street, was struck and instantly killed while on the switch track at the Consolidated railroad station in Bridgewater on Monday. He left behind three sons and two daughters.
The Lowell and Suburban company explains snow ploughing on its tracks requires written city permits and a yearly agreement. They note costs differ by winter, with about six and a half miles of city side streets versus 18+ miles cleared by the railroad. They emphasize fair sharing of snow removal duties and reference a long-standing city practice.
The M M A portraits remain stored in the Mechanics building and insured. a committee meeting is set for tonight to decide actions on the pictures. A special Aldermen committee, with ballot commissioners, met in Boston about new boxes. test boxes will be at City Hall tonight as old boxes in six wards showed misreads. A committee will also review alleged illegal voting in the Common Council with an evening meeting. Ex City Messenger Cahill has billed the city 320 97 for salary during removal time until court decision.
Clarence Warner long time Opera house employee left yesterday to accept a post at Lynn Music hall. The engagement is announced for Miss Maud Woodies of Worcester and Mr. W. A. Adams of this city. Adams belongs to Bartlett & Dow. Mrs. Mary S. Williams Sanborn, born in Sawyerville Canada and once a well known city resident, visits Lowell relatives and will attend the King's Daughters meeting at High Street church this evening.
About 50 Dracut citizens formed the Village Improvement Society in Yellow Meeting House last night. Rev. F. Kelley named president and an executive committee including George Coburn and Mrs. D. S. Fox was formed. Dues set at 1 dollar for men and 50 cents for women with annual meetings every October.
Mrs Martha Fuller wife of Rodney Fuller died Navy 8 at their home in Dracut aged 78 years. Thomas Singleton a machinist of 44 Lyon Street died yesterday afternoon after a long illness aged 71 years 10 months and 17 days.
In Dracut on November 8 Mrs Ma rtha Fuller aged 78 years funeral services at her son in law E E Chaplin's residence in Dracut Thursday at 1 p m Friends invited Josiah P Cutting died in Danvers on November 6 aged 55 years
City clerk Girard P Dadman lists deaths for October and November including Adeline Brodeur Bridget Conley Bridget Griffin James Fay David Donoghue Hector Allard Lilla Henderson John Cheney Elizabeth Batley Olivine Morneau Annie Duff Marie Carron Agnes Williams and others with causes such as pneumonia tuberculosis and meningitis among varied ages.
The advertisement claims consumption in its advanced stage is incurable but preventable with timely use of Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup warning that it is nature's remedy for coughs and colds.
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