10 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1897
Page
1
A Cleveland Leader quotation appears in the Courier about a man who spent years hoping for change while neglecting work. The refrain Waiting for something to happen frames his decline in ground, tools, and life until a final, decisive moment arrives.
A quirkily worded column notes extreme temperatures from Alaska to New England, mentions Dartmouth's windfall of 75000 dollars from a Wilder source, and references Weyler and Las Tunas. It teases social topics at the Middlesex North fair and promotes a profitable pacer horse.
A Philadelphia clothing manufacturer told the Philadelphia Press that he plans to use mostly American cloths, noting Dingley era protections let home products compete in price with imports. He argues American mills employ thousands, produce superior fabrics, and will reduce reliance on imported French and English cloths, with American wool and mills delivering durable, attractive suits.
A. G. Pollard & Co promotes Hero fruit jars with larger openings for easy canning of whole peaches and plums in quarts pints and half gallons. Prices run 89 cents for pints 98 cents for quarts. Mason jars remain available and a fruit funnel is included with every dozen sold.
A light dialogue on the shore contrasts sailing excitement with avoiding people on land. One character extols wind and shade at sea, while another quips about tacking on shore to dodge unwanted company, illustrating a humorous social vignette from Harper's Bazar.
London dispatch reports dire outlook for Ireland with the Duke and Duchess of York visiting. Since 1847 famine shadows return as harvest fails in the west. Potatoes rot in fields and grain lies beaten by rain, signaling both food and fuel shortages.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania deputies fired on striking miners at Latimer. Nineteen killed and forty one wounded as nine regiments occupy the common. The coroner has empanelled a jury and an inquest likely today amid rumors of needless slaughter. Miners were not armed and shots were reported as they fled.
A letter intercepted in San Francisco and sent to Washington sheds light on a Chinese immigration ring in the port area. It alleges Collector Saunders aided the ring and purports to be a notice of an assessment due from him for his role in the scheme.
Coroner Clark reports only ten bodies recovered from the wreck site in Newcastle Colorado. He states this is likely less than half of those who perished. The remains of ten individuals lie unidentified in two caskets and will be buried locally.
Everett Willis pleads not guilty to assault with intent to kill after a dramatic escape attempt from state prison with his brother Herbert. The case is continued until Monday in Boston.
Malden Sept 11 Mrs Florence R Barker dies of consumption at her home She was the first national president of the Woman's Relief Corps and an active worker in women's organizations.
The British steamer Polyphemus, en route from Yokohama to London, was damaged by a collision in the Red Sea near Port Said. Twenty seven crew members drowned in the incident reported September 11.
Thomas Sheehan was killed in a morning trolley car collision in New Britain Connecticut when a work car collided with a gravel train. He was thrown and landed on his head, dying almost instantly.
Officials and taxpayers view pal ownership and operation as a failure. Mayor Warwick writes to the Common Council that the plant cannot be maintained without a tax increase. Repairs and improvements would cost about 5 million dollars over the next three years.
Frank I. Costello, the young man who left Lowell for the Klondike, writes from Seattle that he will winter there to prepare for a spring push to the Klondike. He plans to keep his goal, notes Seattle crowded with fortune seekers, and says work is scarce as many flock to winter climate. He may visit Lowell again before departing on his gold seeking journey.
Night telephone operators from New England exchanges gather at Lakeview for their annual outing. Manager Blake directs a varied sports program led by a ball game between the Boston and Northern divisions. Boston captain Charles O Connor of Roxbury faces Roy Brown of Haverhill leading the Northern squad.
Trolley car No 143 jumped a switch in Elmwood Square at 1 43 PM and crashed into car 113. Car 143 damaged the running board and front stand and seat. car 113 sustained minor damage. The speed was slow and no injuries occurred among passengers.
Five individuals faced $1 drunkenness penalties in Pickman Police Court. R Welch and John McGrade drew $5 penalties each. E Davis and Edward A Neil were fined $6 for assault and battery and drunkenness respectively. Mary J Bailey, labeled a common drunkard, received a three month workhouse sentence. James T Ganley was tried on a larceny charge from Haley, with the noon session leaving the case unfinished.
A brief still alarm Friday cited a small blaze in a block owned by Thomas O Hearn on Everett street caused by children and matches. Steamer 3’s hose cart returns to service after repainting, with an old reel in use meanwhile. Steamer 4 resumes duty after overhaul, as does Chemical C on Westford street.
Last evening Puritan chapter 54 of the Order of the Eastern Star met with Grand Patron F. A. Noyes in attendance. He stated the lodge is now entitled to a charter. It was voted to obtain the charter and the lodge will be instituted with officers installed on Friday evening September 24.
Ernest Provost aged 12 picking butternuts in Middlesex Village noon fell from a tree and sustained bruises. Ambulance took him home to 442 Adams Street with no broken bones.
A room at 40 Middlesex Street hosted a free coloring lessons scheme promising $10 weekly pay or piece rates. Participants bought a $3 paint box. the operators vanished overnight, leaving only chairs and a desk. Police investigate possible fraud as creditors seek answers. A separate report describes a naked man found on a riverbank, later identified by undertaker records, with uncertain identity.
The Dr Court testimonial entertainment to Rev Dr Court at Huntington hall next Wednesday evening is ready with tickets in high demand. A lengthy program includes music by Franz Von Suppe and Carl Bohm, readings by May Donnelly and J W Leach, vocal solos, a cornet solo, banjo numbers, and brief remarks by local officials and speakers. Proceeds support the Rev Court, with many details noted for attendees and bidders for seats.
Batavia New York September 11 The motion for a new trial in the first degree murder case of Howard Benham who poisoned his wife has been denied. Benham was sentenced to death at Auburn for the week of November 1.
In Philadelphia on September 11, Mayor Warwick proposed leasing the city gas works to the United Gas Improvement Company to end municipal operation. The city had run the plant for years under a perpetual monopoly, aiming for profitability and lower costs but the result has been the opposite and the munici...
Beginning Monday through Wednesday the Music Hall presents Gus Hill's World of Novelties with Jennie Yeamans top billing. The vaudeville attraction promises one of the season’s finest performances at the popular theatre.
Mrs. C W Shedd of Pittsfield Massachusetts describes weakness, nerve trouble, insomnia and fatigue improving after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. The testimonial claims better appetite and sleep and a feeling of renewal. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised at one dollar, six bottles five dollars, available from druggists.
The body of an unidentified man was found in the Merrimack River near the old Gage ice houses by Beaverbrook this morning. He had been swimming and apparently drowned in a fatal incident.
Heat wave continues with three prostrations documented. Lapierre of Crawford Street, Couture a Parker block carpenter, and Thomas Collins of Hose 8 were affected. Couture later discharged recovered. Weather forecasters warn of no relief tonight as open windows become needed. Nearby Wynn reports 98 degrees in shade and up to 120 in sun with suspended work on public projects.
Orthopedic surgeons advocate better designed children's shoes from baby size up to the largest. Aimed at improving foot health, the reform emphasizes quality and correct shape. A dealer invites customers to view a full line and hopes for approval.
The Locks & Canals company employs large gangs along the Suffolk canal wall between Moody and Ford streets, in the Pawtucket canal west of Thorndike street, and at the Concord river mouth. Excavated material is used to reclaim acres of river land, with major contracts by Barton & Runels to clear Cheney's island channel. The piece notes water power investments contrast with steam, and mentions Rogers Peet Co suits priced 15 to 22 dollars.
Funeral services were held for John FF. Mea ney Ellen Watson Eugene F. Ferrin John Shanley and others with masses at St. Andrews Church Sacred Heart Church and related parishes. Burials occurred in Catholic cemeteries in Lowell and Edson and were conducted under the direction of local undertakers including J. F. O'Donnell Currier and McDermott. Bearers named include John Hughes Edward O'Toole Patrick Higgins Timothy McCarthy Bernard Carney John Harrington Michael Brady Patrick Quinn among others.
The lands and buildings committee will convene Monday night. Vaccination clinics for schoolchildren continue daily as the opening of the school season looms. A special registrars of voters session is set for this evening from 7 to 9 o’clock before caucuses. Charles street asphalt and macadam work nears completion with sidewalks and edging costly upgrades totaling about $6000. Twenty two workers are laying macadam to transform Rogers street into a boulevard.
Deaths reported in this city include William J Bowen aged 19 years at Corporation hospital with family at 119 Hildreth street. Interment to be in Canada by Undertaker Currier. Infant Asa Vinal of Dracut aged 4 days. Infant Rachael J Joyce aged 8 months of 603 Lakeview avenue. John Lee McClellan aged 10 months 25 days of 3 Morans yard Fenwick Street.
In this city Mary Lynch wed D Harrington at St Patrick's parochial residence on September 9 by Rev Fr Burke. A Norfolk county divorce case grants Lillian May Brown a nisi decree for adultery. she regains her maiden name Gurney after married life with Harry Horatio Brown previously of Lowell.
In a Lakeview alleys tournament clash Pawtucket’s Clogston delivered decisive rolling that swung the match. His strong pins helped the Pawtuckets defeat the opponents by 78 pins as the night ended with a clear victory.
Personal notices report Dr. B H Packer to return Monday and Mr Lewis, MacBrayne’s European trip arrival. Engagement announced Mina Monarch to Robert Moir. Lane residents Mrs Winfield McKay visiting sister in town. Pension grants to Mary Lawn and James Butterfield. Fisher trips to Maine noted. Births announced Patrick Welsh and George Shep ard. Dover resident Emily Gulline visiting Miss Helen Short. Hanfords back from six weeks in Green Mountains. Mrs Hanford toured England earlier. Isabelle White surprised with opal ring at 98 Jewett street. Jennie Lizzie McDougal hosted at Varnum's Landing for cousin Eliza Gravely of Montreal. Tyngs Island visitors included Col Sidney M Hedges and others from Globe and Boston library. Col Thomas of Boston expected but did not attend.
At Immanuel Baptist church tomorrow Pastor Sayer will preach on Overcoming Evil and The Faith Saying, presenting two Bible lessons for worship.
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