27 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1897
Page
1
A verbose era-ad urging readers not to complain but to work hard, hustle for money, and seize opportunities. It counsels neighbors to fix their peepers on success, drop troubles, and “turn the wheel” toward labor as times improve. Ends with bleak line about lacking nerve.
A collection of quirky items from a Boston era newspaper noting an Armenian church claim about Noah’s Ark via an angel from Ararat, Princeton alumni seeking Grover Cleveland’s permission for a baby member, an advertisement with no square dances, Lowell rallies, a spider’s complaint about a ruined house, Austrian legislature tensions, and comical name renderings.
A blaze at the Atlantic block in Jamestown New York during the early hours of November 27 claimed three lives two men and a woman. The building housed illicit activities and the fire origin remains unknown.
The Orange county Herald editor boasts he can use stove wood butter eggs chickens bull calves pumpkins hay petroleum or any old thing and warns delinquent subscribers long on such items may stamp this notice in memory. Mrs. Patton Centre Valley Penn owns 100 year old gold earrings from an ancestor and a $38 gold piece from 1850 California.
Event organizers urge readers to buy tickets for a pop concert today. The teaser highlights limited seating and performer lineup, aiming to boost early sales and fill venues this week.
London November 27 court grants Henry Labouchere editor of Truth a restraint against Henry Hess editor of the African Critic from printing letters Labouchere wrote to the late George Augustus Sala. Hess claimed the letters show stock jobbing. judge denied the publishing.
Residents flee Monte Cristo as floods wreck rail lines isolating the town from Seattle. Snowbound and cut off, inhabitants trek ten miles through two feet of snow to reach the nearest town seeking relief.
Carson November 27 Independence stage robbed of the express box yesterday containing $1000 marking the first stage robbery in this section in fifteen years.
Rev. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst arrived in New York on November 27 fully recovered and expressed deep sadness at discovering Tammany Hall in power upon his return. The veteran reformer said the news left him unspeakably sad.
London November 27 Ted Sloane won two races today both for 100 sovereigns.
Hartford November 26 Giuseppe Fuda condemned to death for the murder of his wife in South Norwalk February 17 last confesses that Nicademo Impossino was not responsible for the crime and that Fuda killed his wife himself. The confession, signed in blood, was translated by Father Flannery and released by Warden Woodbridge. Fuda says the killing occurred because his wife squandered his money and associ ated with other men. The warden informed the Italian consul and State Attorney Fessenden. Impossino has yet to be notified.
George W Wadleigh and John Braham organize a concert company to tour principal cities, debuting at Lowell Opera House Sunday December 5 for the Police Relief Fund. The program features Polly Holmes Eva Stetson Bertie Dyar William Broderick P Trewella Martin Excelsior Clipper Quartette Harry Daggett Victor Moore Prof Mapes with an illustrated talk and a large orchestra under Braham.
The remark suggests a major forthcoming event offered at affordable rates and aimed to attract broad interest, anticipated as a standout moment of the season. It highlights value and broad appeal as key factors in drawing attendance and attention.
The annual meeting held in the Board of Trade rooms elected directors Perham Cutter Foster Gage Trull Barker Anderson Worledge Pearsons and reappointed Enoch Foster as president with J Edward Gibson as secretary and treasurer Though absent his report was read noting a good year amid low mood The group voted to sell part of the creamery property to reduce the mortgage and reported an average milk price of 19 5 cents per can of 4 quarts.
At the Massachusetts Truant Officers Association meeting at City Hall yesterday afternoon, officers were elected including president T. W. Doyle Holyoke vice president John F. Williams Lowell secretary and treasurer M. J. English Worcester. The group discussed the new school attendance law and potential changes. Members present included FE McCaffrey Clinton Starkweather A J Dennis L H Snow W E Henry BE J Cate J R McGowan J W Libby Edward Cadieux M J Coyne L H C Rogers Wm H Porter A B Fayerweather R G Allen Frederick Robinson J C Weeks N S Heron among others.
Thieves entered Andrew F. Roach's saloon at 24 Crosby street and stole cigars, a Heffernan clock, a blue kersey overcoat belonging to William F. Dow of 58 Walnut street, ten cocktail bottles, and $7. Elijah M. Heading's bakery at 970 Central street was also entered with cakes and pastry taken. Two arrests were made at noon and more are expected.
A historical note mentions Russia once forbade women by law from riding bicycles in city streets until the present year, causing worldwide commotion and debate over gender mobility and social norms.
Merchants Week promises deep price cuts on all stock and a featured Drapery department display from Nov 29 to Dec 4. The engraving reveals a Colonial wreath design in Phrygian lace for a Parlor Curtain, two and a half yards long and thirty inches wide, offered at special Merchants Week pricing.
A promotional notice promises a six day period offering high value with a limited time price. The ad highlights free delivery to any New England town, stressing urgency and a lifetime chance to save.
Col James W Bennett launched his mayoral bid addressing four meetings in Lowell. Supporters praised him as a honest, efficient business leader who will unite the city and guard municipal interests against the rich and the poor alike. Other speakers urged strong Lawton support to prevent Democratic gains and keep republican government.
A large Lowell audience filled Runels hall for a Bennett rally. Speakers praised James W. Bennett as a practical business leader who will steward city affairs, support charter reforms, and deliver decisive, prudent governance. Bennett arrived late amid strong cheers and broad enthusiasm for his nomination and December election.
A local endorsement praises Councilman Sykes for a clean record and Republican loyalty. It notes his active role on the street committee, citing macadamized South Whipple, graded Griffin, repaired Otis Moore and Andrews streets, sewers at Sidney and State, and numerous sidewalk improvements. The piece argues his support will grow and his voters benefited in the third precinct.
A letter to the Editor urges Lorenzo E. Smith as a Ward Seven Overseer of the Poor candidate. It describes him as a staunch Republican and notes his two years as councilman with one Democratic vote, cast after Republican urging. Voters are urged to caucus Monday evening and mark Smith’s name.
The Courier notes Charles D. Paige a popular vocalist and longtime Republican activist, born in Lowell, educated locally, as a strong nominee for Ward One Common Council. The voter urges Republicans to back his caucus bid Monday night.
A reader states opposition to the nomination of Mr. Wilson due to his supporters from the A P A element. The writer argues that this faction has opposed Republican candidates and principles in the past, and vows not to back any nominee tied to them, urging supporters in Ward Six to vote straight Republican for a candidate with Republican principles.
Councilman Lang receives the Ward Eight Republican club endorsement this year, a signal of support for his candidacy. The notice urges voters in Ward Eight to consider Lang as a deserving choice.
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