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Lowell Sun

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Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1894

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Second Edition Teases Telegraphed and Local News

A brief line notes that the first edition at two o'clock is for telegraphic and local news, signaling upcoming updates in the second edition.

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Blackmail accusation at police court over alleged assaults

Victoria Lebien testified Samuel Smith of Appleton near South street assaulted and attempted to kiss her while her husband hid in a closet. She sought $8500 to settle and sent a lawyer letter. Smith denied the charges, calling it an attempted blackmail.

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Victoria Lebien Samuel Smith Smith Appleton South street
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Opening Session of the North East Label League Convention

The two day convention of the International Cigar Makers Union Blue Label league opened at Spinners hall Middle Street with forty delegates from Boston Lynn Cambridge Worcester Springfield New Haven Hartford Pawtucket Providence Milford and other union areas. President F T Tracey of Boston opened proceedings at 10 30 with committee appointments announced and delegates reporting on the local growth of the blue label movement.

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N. E. Label league of the International Cigarmakers union Spinners’ hall Middle street Boston Lynn Cambridge Worcester Springfield New Haven Hartford Pawtucket Providence Milford Lowell F. T. Tracey F. Trudell F. Koch J. Montgomery Portland credentials J. Bolan A. Koebs J. J. Scannell C.L Crinnell
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Lebreton enters Gethsemane Trappist monastery Kentucky

A private dispatch from Springfield Kentucky reports Rev Fr Lebreton, who recently caused a stir there, has entered the Gethsemane Trappist monastery in Kentucky. The note confirms earlier rumors and notes the location. Local notices mention haircuts, old newsprint for sale, tug of war among street railway workers, complaints about Middlesex street dump, and Loom Fixers' Convention planning.

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Tuk Sux Springfield Lebreton Gethsemane Kentucky Toe Sun
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War Declared as Japan Declares War on China

Yokoyama Aug 1 Japan formally declared war with China at noon. News dispatched to major powers worldwide. Rededication of the Kaverian Brothers House on Varney street celebrated with a gala day and blessings. Rev Fr Gleason and Rev Fr Burke led ceremonies, a concert drew hundreds, and Rev Br Isadore urged youths to be upright citizens.

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Yokoyama Japan China Kaverian Brothers Naverian brothers Varney street New England Gleason Burke Brother Isadore Baltimore
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Traders' National Bank Savings Deposits Start Interest

Interest begins monthly for deposits on or before the third day. The 4 percent annual rate applies from the first day of each month. Deposits by August 3 draw interest from August 1. Interest may be withdrawn or added to principal every six months. Bank hours: open daily 8 am to 4 pm. Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm and 7:10 pm.

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saving department Traders’ National bank
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Labor News Details Labor Day Plans In Salem

Discussion covers six bands for the Labor Day parade music program with post parade concerts on the grounds. Bids due by August S to L. W. Weeks, 3223 Central Street, chairs the committee with Hovan as secretary. Labor groups and unions discuss independent political action and caucus participation. Eight more brewers admitted. Central Labor Union disputes letter carriers’ parade participation. carriers plan to march at noon with visiting Salem carriers and seek a band and a tent with refreshments at the Fair grounds.

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L. W. Weeks Central street Hovan stonemasons Justice Assembly, R. of L Mehan Central Labor Union Mr. Pepper Pepper Pearson Salem Fair grounds
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Venerable composer Crouch at 86 in Portland gathering

Professor Crouch celebrated his eighty sixth birthday in Portland last night as guest of the Thomas family. A large select gathering presented him with a bouquet of 86 roses and he shared reminiscences of his life and the composing of Kathleen Mavourneen.

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Professor Crouch Kathleen Mavourneen Portland Thomas
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Chelmsford Centre Baptist Church Lawn Party Successful

The ladies of Chelmsford Centre Baptist church held a lawn party attended by about two hundred people. Tables under the trees were well patronized with Edna Chapman and Alice Bartlett of Lowell at the fruit table and Grace Chapin and Jessie Holt handling lemonade. Evening readings and songs by Lillian Dodge William Harriman Edith Preston and Gracie Carll followed.

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Chelmsford Centre Baptist church Edna Chapman Alice Bartlett Lowell Grace Chapin Jessie Holt Aliss Lillian Dodge William Harriman Edith Preston Gracie Carll
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Local residents enjoy summer travels and life events

Mrs. Thomas Walsh and Miss Walsh visit Sharon Springs New York while Louis Dansereau heads to Texas and Grazielda Methot tours Canada. Miss Robichan hosts at J P Marchand’s, Patrick O learn welcomes a son, John H Barry to marry life on Aug. 3. Several locals head to Old Orchard Cottage City and Newport area for vacations and reunions.

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Thomas Walsh Walsh James Bassett Adams street Sharon Springs New York Louis Dansereau Texas Grazielda Methot Canada Josephine Robichan Marlboro J. P. Marchand West Third street Patrick O'learn John H. Barry Market street Hattie Flood Barry Lombard street happy twain John F. Murphy John J. Gilday Nellie T. Gilday Margaret McCluskey James Gilday Wobuara Old Orchard A. Q. Davis Westminster Charles H. Conant, Esq Siascousit Delia McCarthy Annie Katie Noonan Cottage City O. W. Abell Hood Commander Blaisdell Laurel Park Northhampton Adelbert Ames Bay View Gloucester Fisher Hr. Pearson Charles Tovey Champernoune Kittery Paint Frederick Taylor Nantucket Blanchard Autchinson Annisquan
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Meeting of Zion Judge Lodge Hears Boston Pastor Address

Mr. Zion Judge J C G T presided at a public meeting where Rev James Frances of Boston gave a stirring address on the lodge’s work. Past Chief Templar Robert Mountford led, with blessing by Rev Sidney Yarrow. District Lecturer U1 EB Warner reviewed lodge history as Miss Maud Mountford Mrs J D Willman Wood J Bastow quartet performed and Mrs Willman sang The Drunkard's Child.

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Zion Judge James Frances Boston order Robert Mountford Sidney Yarrow
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Riverside oval track records listed by several record holders

The Riverside oval track records show times for various distances with holders including Dr C E Snyder for short distances, W N Fogwill of West Newton for one mile, E H Garrett of Topsfield for two miles, and Edward Buffum of Lowell for five and ten miles, with specific elapsed times.

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Riverside oval C. E. Snyder W. N. Fogwill West Newton E. H. Garrett Topsfield Edward Buffum Lowell
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Excavating Machine Adopted for Gorham Street Sewer

The city adopts a second excavating machine for Gorham street sewer work, following a prior Carson trench machine used on Market street that displaced workers and was abandoned after back fill work. John J. Tobin, a Carney medal scholar and Harvard graduate, is elected to fill the vacancy in the high school teachers, succeeding Mr. Brogan. Tobin has taught at the U. S. Naval Academy at Newport, Rhode Island.

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Gorham street Market street Carson John J. Tobin igh Brogan Mr. Tobin Harvard college U. S. naval school Newport R. I
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Trucks Force Collision At Western Avenue Crash

Hen sons truck horses ran away on Western avenue yesterday afternoon and struck a box car. The truck pole pierced the car side, driver William Collier was thrown out with minor injuries. Mrs Van Dusen, in a Saturday carriage run away, remains at Lowell hospital in serious condition. The Xaverian Brothers chapel on Varney street was blessed by Rev Fr Gleason. The Workingmen Debating Union debated liquor traffic as the greatest barrier to progress. U S Tea Co offered prices on tea and dinner sets at Central and Prescot streets.

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Hanson Western avenue William Collier Xaverian Brothers Varney street Fr. Gleason St. Patrick's church
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Strike Ends At Chicago and Calumet Terminal Railway

Hassconn Indiana Aug East Chicago branch No 169 A R U has decided call the strike off on the Chicago and Calumet Terminal railway.

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Hassconn Ind East Chicago Chicago and Calumet Terminal
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Lowells Defeated After Halifax Hits Lead In Cricket

The Wanderer Lowell were dismissed for a total of 208 with Henry Ferrie adding 26 and Cahalane 15. Halifax then chased to win by an inning and 35 runs as Stewart and F Fairburn shone with the ball. Stewart took nine for 19, guiding Halifax to early victory.

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Halifax N.S Lowell Henry Ferrie Tienry I. Fairburn F. Fairburn Smith Stewart Allison Cahalane Harrison Kenny JD. Smith Meikelsotin J. Smith Maudie FL Fairburn R. Fairbury Keene arrison D. Smith Kenyon Buttrick R. Fairburn Comber
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Outlaw Bank Raid Ends in Death at Guthrie Oklahoma

A Dal ton style bank robbery near Guthrie Oklahoma ends with citizen J M Mitchell killed and outlaw Ernest Lucas fatally wounded. The gang identified as the Cook county band led by Bill and Tom Cook along with Jack Starr and Talea Jack escaped into the Creek country after a 15 minute gun battle. Two horses were shot from under pursuers as locals aided the posse.

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Gruthheim Dalton J. M. Mitchell Ernest Lucas Lucas Cook Chandler Lincoln County Harvey Lee Hoyt Cook county Bill Tom Cook Jack Starr Talea Jack
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Funerals Held for Shea McGarry Donnelly and More

Yesterday several local funerals were held for infant Kate Shea and adults Owen McGarry William Donnelly Rena May Bernice RR Jackson. Services occurred from their homes across Lakeview and Coburn and Hale streets with interments at Catholic cemetery or nearby Edson cemetery. Continuous attendance noted at Rena May service.

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Kate Shea Patrick Mary Shea Morrissey's court Lakeview avenue Owen McGarry Coburn street William Donnelly Thomas Bridget Donnelly Fulton street Rena May Joseph E Helena Runney Gove street Bernice RR J. Jackson Hale street J. M. Greene Edson J. B. Currier
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Foresters Parade Uniforms Announced for Officials and Aides

The Foresters specify parade dress for aides in silk hats dark coats red white and blue sashes white duck trousers dark leggings and gloves. Chief Marshal Bogers and Chief of Staff Finnegan to wear Knights of Sherwood Forest uniforms with blue and white sashes respectively.

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Foresters aids Marshal Bogers Finnegan Knights of Sherwood Forest
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Trial board flags repairs for speed boat voyage

The report on the recent Minneapolis trip notes 30 fathoms water on the 44 knot course from Cape Porpoise to Cape Ann. Preliminary Philadelphia to Boston run took 17 hours and a second inspection is advised before preliminary acceptance. Deficiencies include lack of boats, incomplete pumps, and inner fittings. Machinery performed well, though port center engine crosshead journals ran hot and required water cooling. Groundings occurred on mud bottoms while moving slowly. Hull and machinery are strong. steam steering gear was inadequate. Recommend delaying speed trials until fully fitted except for armament and paint. Vessel deemed staunch and seaworthy overall.

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Wasnisctos Aug Minneapolis Cape Porpoise Cape Ann Philadelphia Boston Cramps’ yard League Island Cramps
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Chicago Mayor bars parade for Debs reception

Chicago on August 1 reports Mayor Hopkins refused the American Railway Union permit for a parade reception for President Debs. Invitations had gone to all city labor unions but were withdrawn.

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Chicago Hopkins American Railway union Debs
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Disastrous hailstorm and multiple global events reported

A string of items notes a Minnesota hailstorm disaster, cholera in Marseilles, political moves in New Hampshire and Portsmouth, halts in several towns, international tensions from Japan to Ecuador, a London press critique of Japan, and local incidents including drownings, ship incidents, and infrastructure plans across North America and Europe.

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Japan Minnesota Marseilles Castine Halifax Lowell Mass Russell Ont Lutheran college Watertown Wis Eugene F. Pierson Fiverett Marshall Uwo negro brothers Canton Miss Washington Berry Portsmouth N. H Washburn Paul Boynton London Wastonga Oklahoma territory America Jabex Balfour Fritz Richter Clinton Modesto Solorozane Ecuador New York Marlboro Hudson Sheklung China Manchester Smith Henry E. Barnham Irving W. Drew New Hampshire Internal Revenue Donovan Boston
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Agreement on tariff items grows closer in Washington

Washington August 1 reports improving prospects for a tariff agreement. House Democrats say differences are being amicably adjusted with Senate negotiators showing willingness to meet the House halfway. Officials differ on timing, with some predicting this week others saying soon. Senate sides remain cautious, noting continued divergence on iron, coal, sugar yet optimism persists from conference talks.

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WASHINGTON house Wilson conferrees senate house of representatives Caffery Louisiana Crisp
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Labor leaders arrested for assault on train in St Paul

St Paul reports Frank Keegan Richard Morrissey Daniel Griffin Bo Reeder and Andy Reitz labor leaders arrested on charges of assault on a train. Other arrests are expected as the case unfolds. Paris reports a keg of gold tied to a large shipment from New York went missing between Tflavre and Paris.

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St. Paul Frank Keegan Richard Morrissey Daniel Griffin Bo Reeder Andy Reitz Paris New York La Touraine Lazard Freres & Co Tflavre
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Strikers Gain Admission to Chicago Grand Trunk Jobs

Chicago dispatch reports several former Chicago and Grand Trunk workers seeking rehire yesterday were denied by railroad officials. In Loxpox Sydney Bennett, living with Edith Andrews, fired a pistol at her then shot himself, Bennett seriously wounded while Andrews unharmed. Spencer Mass. 6-year-old John B Menard died by self inflicted throat cutting, attributed to ill health after long residence there. Tug Sux office ad follows.

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CHICAGO Chicago and Grand Trank Railroad company Loxpox Sydney Bennett Edith Andrews Bennett SPENCER Mass John B. Menard
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Putnam and Son One-Price Clothiers Ad Cresting Central Street

Local clothing shop Putnam and Son promotes a one price sale at Central Street, Cor. Warren location. Discounted coats and suits advertised with emphasis on fixed pricing and broad selection for men and boys. Quiet storefront tone reflects a neighborhood retail pitch.

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Fifth Annual Newsboys Outing at Lakeview.

About 500 newsboys enjoyed the fifth annual outing courtesy of J. J. Chalifoux at Lakeview. A parade formed at Chalifoux's store and rode to Merrimade square where the crowd dispersed for cars on Paige street. A midday dinner followed with plenty of extras before the return to distribute afternoon papers. Yiurrah for Mr Chalifoux and his happy boys.

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Chalifoux Merrimack square J. J. Chalifoux Central street Lakeview lucky boys Mr. Chalifoux Merrimade square Paige street pelmell Sullivan Yiurrah
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Floating bath house promotes cleanliness among Lowell youth

The Bath House on Merrimack above Aiken street bridge serves hundreds of boys and youths daily, with trunk attire, open water, and supervision by Mr. Dempsry. Attendance data show July averages around 130 daily, peaking at 2094 weekly, highlighting the bath as a health and recreation facility tied to Lowell’s river proximity and debate over public free baths.

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board of health Merrimack Aiken street Lawrence street Belvidere Little Canada Mr. Dempsry Lowell Montreal America St Lawrence
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