30 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1897
Page
1
A poem reflects on a mother's death as family mourns and recalls her prayers and care. The speaker urges a son to honor her memory, cast aside folly, and live a life guided by maternal faith and love. Linnie Hawley Drake expresses tender grief and enduring gratitude.
The speaker remarks that Thorn or Nack are doomed and could be executed by the electric chair. He suggests a strict curfew extending eastward for adults, hints at autarkic Cuba negotiations, mocks a millinery fire as trivial, praises a man named Lee for discovering many stellar systems, and warns about building on sand.
A note states Mr. Hiram S. Maxim claims to have created an invention to provide electric lights at lower cost than common gas. The piece adds a hopeful line that the light will be better than gas and records Japan's 25,000,000 pounds of raw cotton imports from the United States last year.
Frank Cousins, a leading Salem dry goods dealer for 25 years, assigned to John M. Raymond and Zina Goodell for the benefit of creditors. Liabilities not specified. Also, Charles W. Goodwin, 49, former manager of the Little Goslin opera company, was arrested for fraudulently obtaining board at the United States Hotel in Boston for 30 dollars, admitting no funds to pay with and owing another South End hotel.
A special communion service celebrated St Andrew's Day was held at St Anne's Church this morning at 10 30.
A man giving the name Frank A. Keith and a woman identified as Nora Godfrey, both of this city, were found dead in a room at 202 Lawrence Street. Gas from an open jet indicated suicide. Residents believe murder is possible. the couple were last seen entering the room at 9.15 this morning after a night with a stranger guest. No note was found. Keith had pictures of women and letters to a Frank G. Keith, Pine Bluff, North Carolina in a valise. Medical Examiner Irish deemed it suicide by gas.
Portland dispatch reports the chamber of commerce telegraphed Mc Kenley urging him to push action on relief for miners. The appeal comes amid ongoing economic hardship and industry strain.
Congress considers immediate food aid as many Yukon miners face starvation unless supplies are sent soon. Officials warn that without swift action, a large number may perish due to lack of food.
Lorenzo W. Barnes, convicted of first degree murder in the death of farmer John Deane, will be sentenced at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the Middlesex Superior Court at East Cambridge with Judges Wardwell and Sherman on the bench. The Maynard killing occurred last December. a Supreme Court review preceded this final sentence. Governor Wolcott may seek clemency after the ruling.
Choctaw and Chickasaw leaders meeting in Antlers decide to sell their lands to the government, form a colony, and migrate to Mexico. They plan to buy inexpensive homes there.
Chicago detectives scour the territory for Chris Merry and James Smith after two wife murders. Authorities prepare to raze stables occupied by Merry in hopes of uncovering more evidence of killings.
The W C T U joins the Maternal association of the First Trinitarian church to hold a mothers meeting Wednesday at 3 PM in Mechanics hall on Dutton street. Mrs James Mudge, superintendent, will conduct. Young mothers are specially invited to attend for benefit.
Poetic Court Hadley J William Donohoe assault on Officer Cogger continued to December 4 under $1000 bonds. Samuel A McPherres Horatio D Ferguson fined $3 each for city ordinance violations. Several first offense drunks also fined.
Telegram reports M. Mamlock & Son of 827 and 829 Broadway New York have dissolved their partnership and sold their stock to the Merrimack Clothing Co of this city marking a sale and shift in local apparel supply.
Jonas Keyes of Pelham New Hampshire died at age 82 years and 3 months. A forenoon fire alarm reported rubbish heap fire at Nesmith building on Merrimack and John streets with no damage. Emery, once a collecting agency manager in this city, was arrested at 28 School Street Boston by Inspectors Allen and Laflamme for embezzling a mileage book from Pawnbroker Kelly.
O Sullivan Brothers announce plans to make December a record month with a first week outpouring of bargains in high class footwear. They urge readers to watch the morning papers for Dec 1 notices and advertise that Lowell will gain a front seat in footwear. Salesmen wanted.
The vote centers on J. W. Bennett and J. C. Wilson with Frederick Lawton linked to the proceedings. The reportage notes vote dynamics, names involved, and potential outcomes affecting local policy. Further details remain unread in the fragment.
A list of names including For. Tayor J. W. Bennett and Edward T. Goward appears as purchasing agent candidates. Other names cited are Lucius A. Derby Charles G. Thurston Fred A. Tuttle Thomas G. Waller Edward S. Eastman Francis P. Rivet George L. Hooper Abbott Lawrence Virgil G. Barnard.
Col James W Bennett captured the mayoral nomination by 106 votes over John C Wilson and 467 over Frederick Lawton in a closely contested caucus. Ward results showed Wilson ahead in eight wards, Bennett winning wards 3 and Lawton wards 6 and 7, with a total mayoralty vote of 2087 for Bennett, 1981 for Wilson, and 1520 for Lawton. Virgil G Barnard was chosen for purchasing agent, and six aldermen were renominated. Ward 6 was the first to report, with results continued on page 5.
Col James W Bennett started a two week campaign to secure a Republican victory on December 14. He plans to thank supporters, meet Wilson and Lawton allies, and unite Republicans to defend majorities in Aldermanic and Council races. John C Wilson endorses Bennett, urging party unity for a decisive triumph. Lawton and Wilson emphasize support for the nominee as the campaign moves into the municipal convention.
A last night session reveals Fisher H Pearson dictating Aldermanic picks for the party. The Pearson machine with ties to Lowells little Tammany wigwam is said to have final say, sidelining Bar roth and sidelining several strong candidates in Ward Six and Ward Nine. The Highland club teemed with old party staunches as the news settled in.
Our establishment, the world’s largest retail furniture store, invites buyers to six days of price reductions during Merchants Week. The ad touts a vast stock of 110,000 pieces and previews a tubular iron architectural bedstead with white and gold detailing offered at 6 dollars, down from 8.60, as an example of savings to attract 5900 new customers.
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