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Newspaper

Lowell Sun

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1894

Page

1

First Edition 2 Oclock Telegraph Update Note

A brief notice indicates a second edition will follow, offering later telegraphic and local news.

Conny Keating’s Restaurant Closes After Hard Times

The Middlesex Street establishment once known as a house of questionable resort has shut down. Keating and his wife left two weeks ago and the staff fled with back pay, leaving the restaurant stripped and emptier than before.

Conny Keating Lowell Middlesex street Eliot street Howard street St. Lawrence Middlesex stree place

Feast Day Masses and Local Club Activities Highlight Community Page

The Assumption holy day is observed with Masses in Catholic churches and vespers planned for the afternoon and evening. Local clubs reflect activity as Mathews and Burkes initiate members and plan a picnic and bazaar. Foresters day parade instructions are issued by Court Wamesit 7879 AOF of A for August 16 meeting.

Mathews Burkes A.O.F Foresters H. Clark J. P. Manoney

We Are Thankful Abel News Sees Winged Press in Paradise

Assessor J P Mahoney asked Assessor Abel Wheeler if newspaper men would wear wings in the sweet bye and bye. Abel expected meeting reporters with wings and diamond crowns in Paradise. The exchange followed questions about public reception to the tax rate increase. Taxpayers are reported as kicking because their poll tax was not raised.

J. P. Mahoney Abel Wheeler Abel Paradise

Lakeview theatre shows multiple living pictures this week

The Lakeview theatre presents Psyche at the Well A Mother's Love Happiness Juno What are the Wild Waves Saying plus last week's Fairy of the Moon and Music Girofle Girofla opera next week Eliot debating society installs new president John M Ayer and passes a debate on government limits to monopoly Tasteful prices offered 56 piece tea set 2 65 112 piece dinner set 5 95 sale limited crates five 96 sets U S Tea Co corner Central Prescott streets

Lakeview theatre Juno Girofle-Girofla Eliot debating society John M. Ayer Fay Aldrich U.S. Tea Co corner Central Prescott streets

Textile trade outlook in face of tariff and mill adjustments

Textile manufacturers express cautious optimism about the tariff bill, predicting renewed demand and stable output as mills adapt to new conditions. In Fall River the Amalgamated Association accepts wage reductions, while Providence workers hope the worst is past and some mills consider alternating weekly closures or short work schedules to sustain prices and employment. Contracts complicate shutdowns, but shifting belts offers temporary relief without triggering strikes.

Amalgamated Association Fall River Providence senate tis congress

Labor Men Deny Endorsement of Political Ends by Central Union

Regular Justice Assembly meeting at Spinners hall discussed the people’s party movement. William L. Kinsella chosen marshal for Labor Day with aids. Knights of Labor oppose political endorsements by unions. some individuals favor the movement. People's Party HQ committee to report on rooms in the B T L building. Spinners union adds 50 volumes to library. First public People's Party meeting slated for tonight in Spinners hall with local sympathizers expected.

Justice Assembly K. of L Spinners’ hall William L. Kinsella people’s party movement Knights of Labor people's party Central Labour union United States people’s party

Republican caucuses to span Sept 18 or 19 statewide

The Republican state committee calls city and town caucuses across the state for September 18 or 19 to select delegates to state county councillor congressional and senatorial conventions and to nominate or elect delegates for legislature. To handle multiple contests some locations may require two caucuses. the committee may seek to amend action to require at least two meetings and divide the work accordingly.

republican state committee

Social Notes Full of Travel and Local News

A long list of residents and visitors travel to Atlantic and New England spots including Nova Scotia Asbury Park N J Brooklyn Newport and Springfield Kennebunkport Me York Beach Me and Eastport Mo Engagement cards public gatherings and family mentions fill the page. Notables include Mary Frances Delaney and John A Q Hearn's upcoming marriage at St Patrick's church and others visiting York Beach Buckland and Old Orchard.

W. A. Mack Lizzie Mitchell Nova Scotia W. H. Lyman Asbury Park N. J Jessie M. Rouviere Brooklyn Newport Springfield Ulisses Rosalie T Gertrude Burns York beach Kennebunkport Julian Talbot John L. Mason Concord N. H Robert Wood Liberty street John A. Q. Hearn St. Patrick’s church Broadway John Leggett Pawtucketville Ellen O'Leary Eastport Frank B. Cleveland Bangor street railroad company William Finnick Holy Cross college Gov. Greenhalge Tom Reed Maine J. P. Ramsey Staten Island M. E. Varnum Vermont Albert H. Morton Mary Nowell Lang A. Merrill Bradford Walter Hi. Mason Dedham Boston Adelaide A. Sullivan Susie Neilon Fitchburg Marie Cote Haverhbil Lakview United States Bunting Co A. Delisle New York Fred L. Green Arthur Frederick Alice Cole the Highlands W. A. Whitney F. C. Austin School street A. A. Robinson Aurilla Walker Walter Merritt Westford

Pastor Kenngett Returns With Welcome at First Church Reception

First Congregational church parishioners gave Rev. Mr Kenngett and his wife a large reception at the Huntoon home in East Chalmsford to celebrate his six weeks European trip. About 400 guests attended from 4 to 10 o'clock, with a National orchestra on the second story balcony and Chinese lanterns adorning the grounds. A welcome address by T A McMaster opened the program, Kenngett spoke of the trip, and an original hymn by Mrs. R A Cross was sung to America introducing the event. The Huntouns were praised for their hospitality and assistance.

First Congregational church Mr. Kenngott T. A. McMaster Kenngett R. A. Cross Bath America Charles B. Thomas

Former deputy sheriff session yields multiple drunks fined

Ten drunks pleaded guilty at a ten minute session with fines of three dollars each. John McCluskey, an elderly man, jailed for vacancy after being found in a deserted Lawrence street hovel, was sent to the farm for four months. Andrew O Donahue, once a Portland deputy sheriff, faced drunkenness charges and was placed on probation. Isadore Duchatte and Henry Savard, two youths charged with entering a Chinese Laundry, were held until Friday.

John McCluskey Curran McCluskey Lawrence street Tie Andrew O’Donahue Portland Isadore Duchatte Henry Savard

Labor Day Parade Marshals Named At R of L Labor Assembly

Justice Assembly R of L appointed William Kinsella as marshal for the Labor day parade. The Mule Spingers union designated Fred Daigle as marshal with aides D Harrington Thomas Farrell and Thomas F Connolly. About 300 are expected to turn out. Fifty new volumes were added to the assembly library last week.

Justice Assembly, R. of L William Kinsella Mule Spingers’ union Fred Daigle D. Harrington Thomas Farre Thomas F. Connolly

Debate on liquor traffic at Working Men's Debating Club

At a Middlesex street club meeting last evening the Working Men's Debating Club held a debate on whether the liquor traffic is the greatest barrier to human progress. N A Deel spoke for the affirmative as principal speaker. The debate will continue next Tuesday evening.

Workingmemen’s Debating club Middlesex street N. A. Deel

Ward Eighth Club Outing Planned at Beaver View Park

The seventh annual Ward Eighth club outing is set for next Sunday at Beaver View park. Peter Meally and Daniel J. Murphy coordinate arrangements for the event.

Ward Eighth club Beaver View park Peter Meally Daniel J. Murphy

Murphy's steamship agency offers £10 to England stations

Advertisement states a buyer can pay $10 to any railroad station in England and $10 to Queenstown and Glasgow Scotland, through Murphy's Steamship Agency located at 18 Apple Street.

England Queenstown Glasgow Scotland Murphy’s steamship agency Appleston street

Low tax rate sparks debate on municipal progress

The Lawrence Tribune lauds Low Cell's $17.40 tax rate as progress and plenty while the Haverhill Bulletin counters that a low rate does not always signal prosperity.

Lawrence ‘tribune Lowcell Haverhill Bulletin

Elks in the Woods at Mountain Hok Outing

An Elks club outing at Mountain Hok featured a large Lowell crowd, a parade to Lakeview, a cabbage dinner misnamed cabawshtha, games, boat races, athletic events, and a Big 12 vs Elks baseball win. Notables from Lawrence Nashua Haverhill Boston attended. balloons, gags, and theater entertainment capped the day.

Mountain Hok Elks club Maseuppie Central street Lakeview Raymond Hitchcock Lakeview company Mountain Rock Isaac Mahoney Isaac John Dawson Tom Garvey Diogenes Lynn Gen. C. B. Smith C. H. Rowe M. B. Townsend A. Colby Lawrence T. J. Dowd Nashua A. G. Bailey Westfield Amos Pingill William Leclair Capt. Lincoln Boston Messia. Owen Lear Haverhill Big 12 Elks Heald Gallagher Keefe Brady Kneeland Green Barnard Barnard, lf; Cushing, m; Western, rf; Ellis—Barrington, c; Stickney Cudworth McClure Sanborn Breen Swan Boyle Donahue Marion's Stickney Regan Morrissey Carroll Tyrell D. Harrington Councilman Ryan George B. Clements Charles Swan Wm. Leclair Clements swimming hatch Tom McLaughlin Manning Welch Lamountain Keegan Watt Bill’? Tarrington J. J. Donahue R. F. Stickney fT. J

Police arrest two for laundry burglary at Wong Ding shop

The police yesterday afternoon arrested Francis Savard 15 and Isidore Ducette Jd charged with entering and robbing the Wong Ding laundry at 536 Middlesex Street about a week ago. Great bicycling Riverside oval by electrite tonight at 7.30.

Francis Savard Isidore Ducette Jd Wong Ding Middlesex street

Breckinridge Qualifies as Minister to Russia Resigns Seat

Aug 16 dispatches report Clifton R. Breckinridge of Arkansas qualified as minister to Russia and sent a resignation from the Second District seat in Congress. A special election to fill the vacancy was set for Sept 3. Other items include Hull liquor case details, Salvation Army cornerstone ceremony for the Mrs General Booth building, an anarchist raid in Roz, and a Boston roof accident involving Mrs Matthews and her baby.

WASRINGTON Clifton RF. Breckinridge Arkansas Russia Cleveland hls Crisp Little Rock Wishbuck Clifton RR Breckinridge congress NEW York Salvation Army General Booth Fourteenth street Sixth avenue army America Roz Crispi Giganti Boston Jennie Matthews

Storm Scuttles Denver Bicycle Parade Plan

Immense crowds gathered along the proposed route of a bicycle parade in Denver on August 15 after noon, but a severe electric storm formed just before the start, making the event impossible.

DENVER

Justice Troax Appoints Receivers for Staten Island Dyeing Plant

Justice Troax has appointed receivers for the Staten Island dyeing establishment with branch stores in Philadelphia Baltimore Brooklyn Boston Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati and Newark. Liabilities total 138000 dollars.

New York Justice Troax Staten Island dyeing establishment Philadelphia Baltimore Brooklyn Boston Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati Newark

Spin ners union eyes wage talks in Bidford

Aug. 15, Bidford Mass The Spin ners union faces the wage reduction dispute with a wave of support for a strike as workers voice strong opinions on the issue.

New BIDFORD Mass Spinners’ union

US Navy Captain Ordered to Sail for Asiatic Station

Secretary Herbert directs Captain Coffin of the cruiser Charleston at Mare Island to prepare for sailing to the Asiatic station to protect American interests in China and Japan during their war, joining other US vessels. Also, Frederick Nagel, former Leoptachafen mayor, arrested on a forgery charge aboard the Westernland, accused of forging his brother’s name for about $15, held for extradition.

WASHINGTON, Au state department Herbert Coffin Charleston Mare Island navy yard Asiatic United States China Japan New York rederick Nagel Leoptachafen Germany Westernland Nagel RIO

Suffrage petitions tally grows with new endorsements

AuBaNy reports additional women suffrage petitions submitted yesterday increasing the total names and endorsements to date to 672.

AuBaNy

Sugar Bill Advances as Sugar Free List Debates Begin

In Washington the senate hears that bills sending coal iron ore barbed wire and sugar to the free list passed the house and await the president’s decision. Debate centers on free sugar, revenue goals, and whether to amend for a pure revenue bill or retain tariff protections. Democratic leaders argue over committee referrals and potential duty adjustments while Carlisle provides revenue estimates amid urgent adjournment pressures.

Gorman Hull Mills Blanchard house of representatives senate house finance committee Voorhees Vance treasury department Carlisle Capitol

Suits Cut Prices In Midday Clothing Sale

Bargain shoppers are offered select Cheviot suits at ten and twelve dollars while remaining stock drops. The sale highlights include fifty dollar items reduced to lower prices as stock tightens. Local merchants push economical attire amid a clothing clearance push.

New York Yacht Club Disbands After Successful Cruise

Newport R I August 15 The New York Yacht club disbanded last night after a most successful cruise The Gas 300n won the semi centennial cup beating the Minerva by 10 minutes over 37 miles Go to races by electric light tonight at Riverside Oval

Newport BR. I New York Yacht club Minerva Riverside Oval

Stamp Saving Society Plan to Foster Small Savings

A local proposal outlines a stamp saving society linked to the Boston branch to help people save pennies. Central and branch offices manage stamp cards, deposits, and redemptions with a simple, middleman local treasurer system. The scheme aims to encourage thrift, with stamps purchased at the central office and redeemed at local stations, funds deposited in a national bank. It envisions branches in shops and factories and relies on unredeemed stamps being redeemed at the central office. The plan mirrors Postal Savings systems in Europe and similar efforts in New York and Baltimore.

stamp saving society Boston society New York Baltimore Europe

Bouquet Brightens Tux Lux as Dr Barrett’s Gift Arrives

Tre Sun acknowledges receipt of a fine bouquet from Mrs. E A Barrett of South Walker Street. The floral display uplifts nearly dull surroundings, reflecting Mrs Barrett’s gracious gift and Dr Barrett’s refined taste.

Tre Sun E. A. Barrett South Walker street Drs. Barrett

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CONNY” KEATING Mary A. Winning Andover McManmon, florist Prescott & Merr ksts SIO Liverpool London Clasgow Londonderry Belfast James F. O’Donnell CONARD LINE Market Street Cormar of Worthen FAY BROS. & HOSFORD TURE Mill Men Central Pelt PASTOR KENNGOTTI LABOR NEWS Seoul Ellis Horna elec CLIFTON KR. BRECKINRIDGE Aguor Marion Chelsea Ocean House Salvationists Dyeing Company Bropa-PEstu Handels bank Szmathar-Nemeth Evisworth Eugene F. Bickford Naples Sadie M. Caleb Washington Indian Head Loupon, Augbo New Cross Bripcerort Conn Jennie Haight Santo Paris Lyons Cesario Santo Garnot Bia WastRrxeton Qur Store PUTNAM & SON Cor. Warren First street oval
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