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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1894
Page
1
Suncook Fire Swept Plunges 38 Families Homeless
A March 2 conflagration in Sun cook New Hampshire destroyed three blocks, leaving 38 families homeless and about 350 people affected. The Sun cook Cotton Mill and 1500 bales of cotton were nearly saved by a miraculous escape for workers, many of whom are French. The town’s selectmen organized relief as losses reach around 35000 dollars. The mill plant valued at 700000 dollars escaped total destruction, with only minor injuries reported among evacuees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CoscorD
N. H
Suncook
selectmen
Breckinridge Recital Draws Court Outlay in Pollard Case
Washington reports the Pollard Breckinridge scandal remains in the circuit court for another stretch as Breckinridge continues his account of a nine year intrigue with Madeline Pollard. Ex Judge Jere M. Wilson will cross examine, noted for sharp tactics and trap questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
Pollard-Breckinridge
Congressman Breckinridge
Madeline Pollard
Jere M. Wilson
Indiana
Agitator Swift Attacks Officials in Boston Unemployed Meeting
About 800 people gathered on Boston Common as agitator Swift railed at Governor Greenhalge for not backing a five member unemployment commission he pushed. He censured representatives for not voting to expand it, ridiculed God as a capitalist, and criticized Harvard President Eliot, arguing college heads should be of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Common
Swift
Greenhalge
God
Eliot
Harvard
Attempted arson at Woonsocket armory shocks Rhode Island
An attack aimed at the State armory in Woonsocket yesterday caused little damage. The militia members refuse to talk, but officials expect an investigation to reveal unusual facts, noting they had anticipated something of this kind for more than a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WoonsockKee
R. I
State armory
Providence man who spoke after tongue removal dies
Providence reports the death of Richard Russell who caused medical stir for speaking after his tongue was cut out to remove cancer. He endured great pain yet continued to speak intelligibly until his death yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PROVIDENCE
Richard Russell
Providence Crew Change on Steamer Line Sparks Economy Shift
All white waiters, about 50, on the steamer line have been discharged and colored men substituted. No dissatisfaction with white help, aside from economy concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PROVIDENCE
Malden Man Fatally Shoots Self at Home
In Malden on April 1 Isaac Carr aged 36 shot and killed himself at 102 Hancock street after being unable to find work. His wife and three children witnessed the tragedy but could not intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MALDEN
Isaac Carr
Hancock street
Ports mouth schooner Pawtuckaway dismasted in gale
Porstmouth New Hampshire April 2 The two masted schooner Pawtuckaway of Ports mouth was dismasted during a gale off the shoals yesterday The crew worked the vessel into the Isles of Shoals harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PorTSMOUTH
N. H
Pawtuckaway
Isles of Shoals harbor
Loxpon Spy Le Caron Dies After Long Illness
Spy Le Caron, long linked to the charges against the late Mr. Parnell, died yesterday after a prolonged painful illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Le Caron
Mr. Parnell
Body of ninth Gaylord mine disaster victim recovered
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on April 2 the body of Joseph Olds was recovered, identified as the ninth victim of the Gaylord mine disaster. Local officials reported continuing search efforts and extended condolences to the affected families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WILERSBARRE
Joseph Olds
Gaylord
Deadly Dualin Explosion Tears Through Centralville Wreck
A monumental blast at a sewer site owned by Agent Ludlam near Centralville marginal sewer injures Edward McManus and kills John McMahon, a 22 year old blacksmith's helper. The blast demolishes a shed, scatters debris, and draws a large crowd as Dr. Ricker notes McManus badly hurt and en route to St John's hospital. Police and coworkers recount unclear causes with speculation pointing to warming dualin before blasting. McMahon, unmarried, resided on Winter street. McManus, believed married, lived on Market street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McMahon
Edward McManus
Ludlam
Merrimack company
Staples Bros
Centralville
Sun
Ricker
St. John’s hospital
fogre
McManus
Charles McMulty
Thomas Fahey
Hugh Lennon
Charles McNulty
McMahon
Winter street
Market street
Familiar Forms Gone Chief Davis Shakes Up the Force
Changes sweep the police ranks as Peter Cawley becomes night deputy, Red Welch dons uniform on the second night shift, and a new parlor beat forms around Skin’em square. Numerous beat reassignments follow across depots, lakeside avenues, and Chapel Hill, with Whitney and Curran exchanging posts and Bro snan eyed for liquor inspector. No night deputy named until civil service commission meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Cawley
Peter
Red” Welch
Music hall
Skin’em square
Clements
J. B. Crowley
Jack
Crowley
Palmer
John Fox
Post Office
Lakeview avenue
Alex Duncan
William G. Bumps
mortant
Peter Caney
Billy Grady
Ayer city
Pawtucketville
Billy
Moody street
Officer Connors
Chapel hill
Marshall
opera house
Whitney
Curran
Moffatt
Belvidere
Moore
Officer McNabb
Middlesex
Branch street
McNabb
East Merrimack street
Ingalls
Fitzpatrick
Acre
Brosnan
Centraville
civil service commission
Mission at St Patrick s by Vincentian Fathers
A crowded St Patrick s church opens a men s week mission led by Vincentian fathers. Fr O Donoghue urges earnest early mass attendance and rosary use, then Fr Magennis delivers a vivid sermon on salvation, repentance, and personal duty to seek God through penance, sacraments, and good works, warning that each soul stands alone before judgment and must choose heaven or hell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s church
Fr. O'Donoghue
Fr. Magenniss
Christ
earth
heaven
hell
God
Interest on Deposits at Traders National Bank
The Traders National Bank at 30 Middlesex Street offers four percent annual interest on deposits in the savings department. Interest accrues from the first day of each month, compounding twice yearly, with deposits before 4 PM on Tuesday April 8 starting April 1. The bank opens Saturdays 8 AM to 1 PM and 7 to 9 PM, with usual hours noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traders National bank
Middlesex street
Sa. m
tod P
Teas and Coffees Sold for U S Tea Co. Corner Venture
A note indicates the U S Tea Company operates a venture at the corner of Central and Prescott streets selling teas and coffees to the public. The brief mentions device names like Dhicycle and Velocipede as possible terms in the context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Tea Co
corner Central
Prescott streets
M O Flahavan and Co Stove and Plumbing Ad
M O Flahavan and Co sole agents for Gov Winthrop B Ranges and Winthrop Farlor superior to any on market Stock from best patterns in the states at unbeatable prices Call and examine before purchasing Repairs for all stoves furnished Piving and Plumbing promptly attended to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop B
Ranges
Winthrop-Farlor
Tillman’s men disband after Darlington order in South Carolina
In Columbia Governor Tillman denounced the dispersal of the guards as a stain on the state and demanded arms be delivered. Five men shed their weapons as others followed, and troops were readied to march to Darlington to enforce the law, with Tillman praising loyalists and warning of punishment for insurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Tillman
South Carolina
Darlington
supreme court
law
Florence
Sumter
Charleston
D. C
Tilman
eitizens
Convict Colby Moore Stabs Self in Prison Attempt
Thomaston Missouri reports Colby Moore a prison convict attacked himself with a knife while serving a 20 year arson sentence. Doctors say injuries not necessarily fatal and the incident is being investigated at the state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THOMASTON, Mo
Colby Moore
Moore
Murderous inmate killed by passenger train at Lyon
Lyon April 2 Brick Foye a well known character who served seven years in Charlestown state prison for a murderous assault was killed by a passenger train here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon, Maas
Brick” Foye
Charlestown
Tariff talk dominates week in senate amid Behring Sea and Florida issues
In Warnington April 2 the tariff bill opens in the senate at 2 o'clock and will drive the week’s business. The unfinished Lansbrough Russian thistle bill and Florida appointments may be deferred to favor tariff. Also under consideration are the Chinese treaty Behring Sea fisheries and pension and fortifications bills. Several Republican and Democratic senators plan speeches, with Voorhees and Allison leading finance debate as others prepare to speak. In the House ONeill Joy contested election and English Hilborn case loom amid a sharp fight over the president’s veto of the silver seigniorage bill, which could extend all week. The Sun notes Easter fashion in Fifth Avenue menswear with bows and grooming as the standout detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnington
senate
Lansbrough
Florida
Morgan
cait
committee on finance
Voorhees
finance committee
Allison
McPherson
Hill
chamber
Hale
Lodge
Cullom
Hoar
Hawley
Morrill
Mitchell
Oregon
Peffer
O’Neill
house
New York Sun
Fifth Avenue
Rogers, Pest & Co
Bomb Found In Tramps Room At Police Station
A brown paper tube about four and a half inches long and one and a half inches thick was found in the tramps room at the police station. Officers avoided handling it and did not attempt to open or identify its contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Illegal Jewish Registration Cases Reported in Ward 3
Providence dispatch reports 180 illegal registrations among Jews in ward 3 with one man found registered four times under different names. Of 250 Jews analyzed, only 70 are legally registered, highlighting registration irregularities in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PROVIDENCE
ward 3
Gulf road argues traffic pact break aids growth
Denver April 2 Attorney Hobson of the Gulf road says the abrogation of all traffic agreements with the Union Pacific favors the Gulf road by freeing it to negotiate more advantageous terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DENVER
Hobson
Gulf road
Union Pacific
Rockland Painters Strike Over Working Hours
About 245 Rockland painters walk out demanding nine hours of work and ten hours' pay. They state they will stay on strike until their terms are won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RockLand
Prime Minister Estrup Resigns in Copennacey
In Copennacey on April, Prime Minister Estrup has resigned his office. The move follows political pressure and triggers a period of transition as governing arrangements are reorganized and a successor is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copennacey
Estrup
The Sun Job Print Leads Them All
The Sun Job Print shows clear advantage in local circulation, topping rivals with broad reach and steady readership across districts. Advertisers praise strong insertion rates and timely delivery, cementing its position as the community’s premier source for notices and classifieds.
Bowling News From City League Three Teams Lead Race
Three weeks of city league bowling show Highlands City Hall and Junior Miserables as front runners, each winning both matches last week. Police and Bankers stumble, while Underwriters and two others fight for position as total pins climb to 185 417. The season nears midplay with substitutes proving stronger for some teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlands
City Hall
McLaughlin
Conant
Brousseaus
Baker’s
Lowells
Funeral services for Mary Daly in Westford and Chelmsford
Mary Daly aged 60 died Saturday at her home in Westford. The funeral began at 9.80 o'clock from her home and was well attended. A high mass of requiem was held at St. John's Church North Chelmsford with Rev Fr Shaw officiating. After mass the cortege went to the Catholic cemetery in this city for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Daly
Westford
St. John’s church
North Chelmsford
Fr. Shaw
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ville
Davis
ST. PATRICK'S
Fr. Magennis
M. O’FLAHAVAN & CO
So. Carolina
OUS
Timmonsville
Borden
Ind
King Philip mill No
Fall River
Mass
Cape Ray
N. KF
Luther R. Graves
Bennington
Cataldo
Ida
Westport
Yale
New Haven
Kama
Mosquito territory
N. D. Sperry
I. G. Beach
James Devine
Massachusetts Central railroad
Lewis Anderson & Co
Skowhegan
Honolulu
Cleveland
Albert Johnson
Falmouth
Masis
Thomas Sullivan
Coxey
Beaver Falls
BEAVER PALLs
College hill
Marshal Smith
Convict
ECHAM'S
New York Depot
Canal Bt
PETER J.BRADY
GROCER
Gorham Street
Ward One
W. H. SHEEHAN
Cor
Adams Street
is DUTTON
Sanitary Engineers
Wm. Kittredge Co
MIDDLE STREET
POND STREET
Wilson Bill
Bouse Korocast
Queer Business
PUTNAM & SON
ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS
Central
Warren Streets
FUNERAL SERVICES
APPUIVE
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