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15 Aug 1894
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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1894
Page
1
A brief notice indicates a second edition will follow, offering later telegraphic and local news.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AuBaNy reports additional women suffrage petitions submitted yesterday increasing the total names and endorsements to date to 672.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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