11 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1894
Page
1
The Sun in Lowell is described as the only paper receiving cable and telegraphic dispatches. Most news items appear in other local papers tomorrow if readers can wait.
Huntington hall hosted a grand Continental Tea attracting about 2000 attendees. Mrs. Talbot and partners staged authentic American tableaux including The Minute Man, with calcium lighting by Mr. Badger. Dances by Mrs. Darracott’s pupils and intricate dance numbers followed, serving tea from 6 to 8. Funds raised will support the Humane society.
The city farm shelters 527 inmates, up from 493 a year earlier. Reports list upcoming events including Reform club annual meeting, Post 42 Women’s Relief Corps admitting a new member, Home club supper on April 18 at St. Charles Hotel, and Mt. Zion lodge admitting ten new members. Other items note license inspections, a Pawtucketville explosion aftermath, and parish devotions at St Peter's Church with mass.
Boundaries of precincts in Ward One to Ward Three listed with street intersections and riverside limits. Ward Two and Ward Three precincts define areas along bridges, canals, and major streets, detailing each precinct’s reach to Dracut line and city boundary.
The council met in special session to discuss jury service and revise city ordinances. Aldermen named a committee for ordinance revision. petitions on sidewalks, lights, and licenses were referred. The Common Council elected a highway surveyor, debated a $15,000 boulevard loan, and adjourned with unresolved funding goals.
A daughter born to Judge and Mrs. C. 8. Lilley. Mrs. E. Underhill of Pine Street visiting husband in New York. Rev. D. W. Frink of Tewksbury to deliver his farewell sermon next Sunday.
OperRA Houst George Thatcher, famed minstrel, presents his extravaganza and musical burlesques Africa tonight. The plot follows an explorer's trials on the dark continent. Music is good and scenes are worth seeing at the Opera House. Saturday offers Manoa Mason company's return with Friend Fritz matinee and A Queen of Hearts evening, a rare chance to see Friend Fritz.
Michael Hennessy of the Boston Globe visited city hall yesterday. The famed columnist talked with Mayor Pickman and reportedly aimed to secure a role for himself in the ongoing congressional contest.
The Vesper bowling champions of the state league were set to travel to New York Friday for the national tournament. A telegram postponed the trip, disappointing the team which had prepared extensively. Accompanying officials listed include Paul Butler Will Farrington Hon D Palmer F W Stickney and others S St Whittier to act as scorer.
Tre Sun Job Print tops the field with best scores as runners up push hard in a tight race. Competitors 1 and 2 finish close behind in a fast paced event across the track and field card.
Bickford Lang longtime Lowell truancy official and public servant died at his home 69 Forrest street after a brief illness. Born 1823 in Maine he served as city farm superintendent city marshal deputy marshal and truancy commissioner shaping the lives of Lowell youth. Survived by a widow and two sons Horacet and Arthur. Funeral Friday. Community mourns as mourning drapes the late official’s desk and record book.
John F. Hurley, a mute spinner, and his eight year old son traveled from Lewiston to Boston then to Lowell, drifting through towns with little money. The boy, weak and sick with a severe cold from days of hard wandering, was taken to the Humane Society while the father was released as this was his first offense. The case prompted police intervention and placement at a day nursery while authorities seek care for the boy.
The License Committee and Mayor Pickman reportedly plan a favorable report on brokerage licenses. About 106 of 147 applicants remain in the race as the panel prunes to under 110 names. The list, to be kneaded before Friday, targets inn holders wholesalers and common victualers across wards, with efforts to exclude unsuitable bids and those with police records.
Funeral services were held this morning at Immaculate Conception for Annie B Tyman, Rev Fr Joyce presiding, with Fr Joyce also conducting the cemetery rites. Julia F McCarthy, Edward Mountain, James Morrison and relatives were also mourned in separate services across Graniteville and local cemeteries. Deceased Merrimack Manufacturing employee James Morrison left four daughters and one son among survivors.
At a recent Mathew Temper ance Institute meeting the treasurer presented the quarterly report showing the society in good financial standing.
Michael Neary and Jeremiah Mooney were arraigned before Judge Hadley for alleged felonious assault on Mary Trambray. They pleaded not guilty and received a one week continuance with $1000 bonds set. S. S. Ellis was fined $50 for milk law violation and other small cases noted.
Local Manchester Unity Odd Fellows lodges held a grand entertainment and supper at Manchester Unity hall last night. Washington lodge of Lawrence and Self Help lodge of Forge Village attended. Two candidates were initiated amid readings, musical solos by Joseph W. Leach John Jackson James Gibbin and others, cornet and piano by Brother Jones and Mr England, with addresses by Noble Grand Decking Washington Lodge George Emsley T D G U and Noble Grand Blodgett Self Help Lodge. The emblem of the order was presented to Past Grand Haywood of Excelsior lodge.
Severe snowstorm and northeastern gale hit New York and surrounding coast. Telegraph service crippled, wires failing, and press lines cut. Boston tug Underwriter sank in harbor while a schooner went ashore at Tuenta-nns, New Jersey, drowning six men.
Telegraph report from Tar Sux dated April 11 notes the King Pillip mill weavers resumed work but were told by an overseer that pay would drop from 1n to 20 percent below prior wages. Weavers refused and left, while spinners returned to work today.
Two alarms of fire were needed at noon to control a dangerous blaze in Hotel Van Ransselaer Boston. The fire started on the first floor in a clothing store and spread upward before firefighters gained the upper hand after an exciting struggle.
Frank Jones, general superintendent of prisons, sent his resignation to the governor and council this noon by telegraph. The message was acknowledged but not accepted at that time.
The Highlands beat Lowell in a close tournament match as key players were missing. Frank Marren emerged as the strongest bowler on his team. Highlands totals reached 2458 while Lowell’s fell to 2197. Miserables outscored Pastimes No 2 with 2405 to 2314. Tonight features a big roll off at Highland club between Capt Taft’s junior team and C A Abbott’s senior for the championship with a 430 pin head start for the juniors. Vespers schedule Berens champions bout on April 26 at New.
The Board of Trade met with eight members present. Jesse H. Shepard proposed city wire supervision with a dedicated fire chief role and a defined ordinance. The committee on insurance reported not ready. The report passed and was sent to the mayor. A building ordinance revision was cited as forthcoming. A Merrimack Clothing Co. request urged action against itinerant dealers. no action taken and the meeting adjourned at nine.
A balance of long cutaway frocks aims to shape fashion, noting Rogers Peet & Co. offers a successful three button frock in suits or coats and waistcoats in various fabrics. Prices are fair and a money back guarantee applies if not liked.
A unanimous call brings Rev. W. W. Harris of Lewiston to the Paige Street church pastorate. The Mt. Vernon church greets Rev. O. H. Denney with a warm reception as members and vestry decorate the building for the event.
A fashionable Jewish wedding last evening in Highland hall united Mr. Joseph Sedresky of Worcester and Miss Tda Samuels of Boston. Rabbis Wolfson and Larris officiated. eight flower girls and four ushers accompanied the couple under a canopy. The bride wore white brocaded silk with lace and pearls and carried brides roses. After a formal menu and dancing, the couple will reside in Worcester after a tour in Connecticut.
Superior Court reports a jury verdict for the defendants in the case Hall against Lowell Bleachery after a brief deliberation of about 15 minutes this morning.
The annual meeting was held this morning with G. W. Knowlton of the Wamesit back named chairman, F. Blanchard as vice chairman, and John F. Sawyer as secretary. After April 10 the clearing will be with the Old Lowell National Bank.
The Caledonian club presents Mr. and Mrs. Durward Lely as stars for a concert tonight in Huntington hall. All "ye bonny Scots" are invited to hear the Auld Scotch songs sung by the featured duo.
George Viens aged 21 died at home on Suffolk hall after typhoid fever discovered by Overseer of the Poor Dextra. Thomas Fennelly aged 49 died after a brief illness at 23 Agawam sired, a Celtic Associates member and Ward Three resident, leaving a wife and one daughter. Mary W Bancroft aged 41 died at 14 Lundberg street, wife of Albert Bancroft. Matthew L Cameron infant son of Alexander and Jane Cameron died at 116 Andrew street. McMannion florist Prescott Merr'kats referenced in local notices.
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