24 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1897
Page
1
A jumble of vintage snippets recalls city political digs and quirky nods. Ex mayor Curtis and Sanford mingle with reflections on a brief football season and a chilly New York mayoral vibe. E Moody Boynton cryptically labels Woodchuck engineering for a Boston subway scheme. Dr Evans is named as a philanthropic dreamer who dies before realization. A Hungarian band is set to play a December 1 pop concert.
General Blanco counts 89 000 Spanish troops from Weyler s rolls of 192 000 Weyler commanded twenty one months losing about 4 900 per month The West End railroad carried 199 332 239 Boston passengers while Manhattan Elevated lines carried 183 184 641 New revenue from liquor licenses gives Massachusetts 770 000 but traffic harms the public A NYC shuffleboard fad spreads Gotham society Uganda railway 100 miles ready 300 more to reach Victorian Nyanza The last 40 miles laid in just over two months Mrs Robert Louis Stevenson arrives in San Francisco after Samoa visit to attend her husband s monument ceremony
The immortal Mrs Jarleys exhibition of wax works should be patronized by every oe Huntington hall December 2.
The full rigged clipper Port Patrick of the Port line Glasgow burned at her East River dock on November 24. Worth $100,000, her cargo, oils for Australia, also vanished. The crew and captain barely escaped as an explosion split the ship, which sank after breaking in two. Built eight years ago, she was due to sail December 5. The cause remains unknown.
New York November 24 The Thorn trial advanced as three Turkish employees testified about the identity of body parts of Guldensuppe. Coroner Tuthil described the fragments found and stated they fitted together. He reported a stab wound under the right collar bone and another in the ribs the latter causing instant death.
San Francisco reports that authorities refuse to credit Blanther's confession linking him to Blanche Lamont Minnie Williams and Mrs Langfeldt murder. The alleged confession is seen as a potential defense tool, not a proven fact.
Aretas Blood died at 8 15 this morning in Manchester New Hampshire aged 81. He was among the most extensive manufacturers in New England and one of the wealthiest men in the state.
Russian newspapers urge Russia France and Great Britain to seize points in China to counterbalance Germany's occupation of Kiao Chow bay as tensions rise in the Far East.
A new organization, the Pawtucketville Canadian Social club, met last night and adopted a constitution with J W Alexander presiding. The group aims to raise funds through parties to promote naturalization next fall and will hold a hall at Garner Avenue and New Moody Street in Pawtucketville. Membership is open beyond Pawtucketville. officers will be elected next Tuesday night.
No Protestant services are listed except at St Anne's Protestant Episcopal with a 1030 service led by Rev. Dr. Chambre. Most Catholic churches plan a high mass at nine, with St Patrick's observing the Holy Name society, Immaculate Conception for church benefactors, and St Michael's Mass for the late Rev. William O'Brien of Winchester.
The text references long service including 28 years as treasurer and 21 years as both president and treasurer, highlighting extended leadership in financial and organizational duties.
Nora Harrington, removed from Police court for conduct unbecoming a lady, is sentenced to eight months at the state farm after pleading guilty to drunkenness. Judge Hadley believed she was drunk yesterday and ordered her sober up. On the way to the farm she attempted to jump from a window but was restrained by Officer Bumps. Kate Ryan received fifteen months at Sheriff’s for a separate case. Sullivan arson case continued one week. Leonard to stand trial for stealing shoes from Gleason on November 26.
Richard Bray continues as superintendent of public buildings and hints he will stay until court orders removal. George T. Woodward qualifies for office and may assume soon after Bray leaves. City Clerk considers notifying Woodward. City Solicitor Qua may refer the issue. Mayor Harding visits. City Hall floors torn up and gas pipes laid in tar.
Medard Robert aged 85 was reported missing from his son Vital Roberts home at 383 Fifth Avenue Pawtucketville. A man fitting his description was later found dead by the roadside and Undertaker Currier has taken charge of the body.
At St Johns hospital on November 24 Ann Foster aged 42 died in the city on November 23 Maria M Chase wife of David Chase aged 70 Funeral services for Mrs Chase will be at her home 23 Fourth street Friday afternoon at 2 o clock Friends invited.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and the Courier will not be published. Friday's Morning Citizen will publish a full report of the day’s events at home and abroad.
John H. Laskey, convicted on Cambridge city forgery charges, received a three year sentence in the Middlesex House of Correction from Judge Wardwell in East Cambridge. John F. Salinger, jailed for breaking into Rosenberg's shoe store, was sent to the Concord reformatory, while Patrick J. Dwyer, linked to the same case for receiving stolen goods, was put on probation.
A Groton Massachusetts builder compares health to a solid foundation and endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic and blood purifier. The testimonial from Buancur H. Youna describes improved strength and breathing after just a few bottles, claiming eventual cure.
Superior Court Judge Gaskill presided at an afternoon session over the Philip Connors versus Connors Brothers matter seeking an accounting. The judge took the case under advisement and the court adjourned sine die without a decision.
George J. Appold died at his home in Baltimore Tuesday at age 77. One of the originators of the Merchants and Miners Transportation line about four decades ago, he had served as director since then and held the offices of vice president and treasurer for 26 years.
An advertisement offers Hood's Pills to cure nausea and indigestion and biliousness at 25 cents. The brief copy notes the remedy and its price, reflecting a 19th or early 20th century patent medicine tone. It highlights the product against common ailments with a simple price point.
After eleven months, Alderman Goward toppled Mayor Courtney's control and led the Republicans to preside over the Board of Aldermen. George T. Woodward was elected superintendent of lands and buildings after votes were counted, amid a clash over the chair and procedural moves. The session focused on heating plans for City Hall with the Evans Admirall system, but finance and accountability debates dominated the remainder of the night.
The ad emphasizes Brown Kersey overcoats for young men, noting fashion streaks and the smart box coat design. It invites readers to learn more about coat styles, cuts, and pricing through the seller’s information.
The registrars added 168 names to the voting list yesterday, the highest daily figure to date. To date 649 names have been registered, with today expected to be equally large. The list includes dozens of residents across Wards One through Nine, such as Patrick Reilly on Dutton Street, John H. Comber on Merrimack, and Peter J. Rourke on Dutton Street, among many others. A local advertisement-promotes a men’s brown kersey overcoat for ten dollars at 166 Central Street.
A long list of residents and addresses across Ward Four appears, naming James Rahill Benjamin Heald Myles Ralls Gilbert W Sheridan Samuel Steinberg John H Seifer L M Eugene Bailly David B Smith James F Rooney Edward Reilly James F Johnson Thomas F McGovern Adolphe Perron John Connors John McKeirnan John J Cumings Patrick Brosnan John J Shannon Timothy Kennedy Bartholomew Dempsey Erplin Forget Edward Cronin Arthur Gadbois Patrick McDonough Harold Carr Albert W Stevens Patrick Regan Leonard A Lantz Patrick Dalton Ovide Guerin Willam Fallon John M Powers Albert McDougall Leslie Selfridge Martin J McAndrews Patrick Maloney Patrick Maguire Michael J Nestor James Patrick Victor Bellisle and others with street details including Worthen Middlesex Merrimack Adams Sullivan’s Court Broadway Perrin School Street Willie Street Wards notes indicate Ward Four designation and multiple street entries.
Mr and Mrs George M Ward are in the city for Thanksgiving while Charles H Frost recovers from a severe malarial fever attack. Miss Fanny Reed attended the New York horse show last week and sailed for Europe Saturday. John T Donohue Jr of the city passed the Boston Board of Registration in Dentistry exam. The engagement of Edward D Holden of this city and Minnetta K Phillips of Kingston Ontario is announced.
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