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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1894
Page
1
Contests Between Burkes and Mathews Collapse Over Date
Burkes and Mathews athletic committees met at the Burkes on Middle Street to set dates for baseball, tug of war, and squirting contests. After over an hour no agreement was reached and the meeting adjourned with no contest planned. Disputes over team size and timing prompted both sides to withdraw. The Mathews warned that unless Burkes agreed by Saturday, they would withdraw their deposit and end the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke and
Mathew
Burkes
Middle street
Elis
Mathews
xing
Dunn
Billy Merritt
Farrell
Cull
Corcoran
Prominent Youths Plan Moonlight Harmony Grove Party
Local notes report a select moonlight party to Harmony Grove by many city youths tomorrow night. The Emmets beat the Insides 19 to 13 last Saturday and will face the social club at Collinsville next Saturday. Girofle Girofla drew cheers with Julien wine favored, a bottle seen on stage and a Julien family member in the wings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ey asn
Harmony grove
Emmets
Collinsville
Julien
Girofle-Girofla
Julian
Deaths Read in Lowell Area
Word reached relatives of George N Parkhurst formerly of Lowell who died in Los Angeles at 38 after long illness. Interment was there. Timothy B Kittredge longtime resident died at 71 Branch street aged 71 with widow and seven children. James O Brien 52 died this morning at 7 Hudson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
George N. Parkhurst
Lowell
Tie
Timothy B. Kittredge
Branch street
Horace
George
Charles
Edward
Colby
Lord
Brown
Needhan
Cumberland
James O'Brien
Hudson street
Silent Mills Crisis Hits Poll on the Particulars Bill
New Bevford August 21 mill operations halt across the city as several mills pause over the particulars bill. Howland mills expected to resume soon after a satisfactory agreement. Spinners’ committee coordinates with Columbia and Bennet mills, same goods as lowland firms, while Clotin mills brace for a six month lockout. Bristol mills face overload of orders, workers protest evasion. Parties debate loopholes and strike goals at Southpark meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland mills
Columbia
Bennet mills
lowland
Bristol
Southpark
Funeral Services for Annie F Mooney and Kin
The town attended the funeral of Annie F Mooney wife of Martin A Mooney from her Pawtucket home with Rev Fr Leonard presiding at the cemetery. Floral tributes included a God mother pillow from Willie Finnegan and various crosses crescents and wreaths from numerous families. Additional funerals for James Maguire Hannah Hickey and Mary Downey were held at St Michael's and Immaculate Conception churches with Catholic interment and dedicated bearers and undertakers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie F
Martin A. Mooney
Pawtucketville
Leonard
Willie Finnegan
engine 5
Annie
Nellie
George McNabb
John Bowers
Kate
John McNabb
Delia Kelleher
Mullen
Moffatt
Jas. McKinley
Etta McCarthy
Mamie Kelley
E.J. McCarthy
Ayer
Turcotte
May Goodwin
J. Carr
China astors
John Conway
Katie
Eva Short
Lizzie Kenney
Nugent
Thomas
Join McNabb
Tollman
Lamothe
Maggie Mayo
Cogger
Denning
Frazier
J. Halloran
E. Deane
J. Frazier
E. McCarthy
J. Devine
James Maguire
St. Michael’s church
O'Donnell
Hannah Hickey
Immaculate Conception
Fr. Reynolds
QO. M. I
Haggerty
Thomas Hickey
Thomas Hickey Jr
James Hickey
Cornelius Vickey
Thomas King
Doherty
McDermott
Mary Downey
St. Peter's church
Reaction Sets In at Judge Frye’s Chambers in Old Station House
Court records show light business with three drunks among those arraigned. Peter Ieslin fined $10 for disturbances at the Boston and Maine depot. Margaret Duffy granted continuance to August 6 for common drunkenness. Bridget Gaffacs not guilty assault case continued to August 28. Michael Hannigan found guilty of vagrancy, four months in workhouse. Rosa Silva case linked to Joseph F. Gil, who is held for grand jury. Maguire charged with destroying T. McMahon’s clothing. Maguire and McMahon residents of Fletcher Street. Lawyer Enright for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter [leslin
Boston & Maine
Margaret Duffy
Bridget Gaffacs
Catherine Ileming
Michael Hannigan
Rosa Silva
Joseph F. Gil
Gill
Patrick J. Maguire
T. McMahon
Fletcher street
Maguire
McMahon
Enright
Downtown club in town eyes fall start for new clubhouse
Rumor says plans have matured for a downtown clubhouse with Vesper, Country and Yorick clubmen as core members. A still hunt for the club house is underway and when ready the matter will be discussed. About 375 men are said to have pledged 25 a year membership.
Weavers Union Aim Contrasted by Manufacturer Claim
In Fall River the weavers union seeks fair pay by weight for woven goods while a manufacturer defends the practice by asserting a standard of weight per yard. The dispute centers on compensation methods and buyer expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
weavers union of
Fall River
Many locals take vacations and visit relatives this season
Miss Lena Percival is at St Johnabury, St Bertha Thompson visits down east. Numerous residents travel to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Canada for vacations and visits. Trips include Cambridge to Nantucket fishing, Old Orchard, Salisbury beach, Crescent beach, the White mountains, and maritime provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Percival
St. Johnabury
Mattie A. Burnham
Plainville
Mass
M. J. Pond
Maine
Nettie Thayer
Three Rivers
Fanny Rokes
Alice Emmett
Camden
E ina Hanson
Saratoga
Lizzie McQuade
Manchester
N. Y
Walter How
Concord
Cora Barnard
Ida LILovey
Gardner
George A. Bennett
Lindster
N. 11
Mamie
Theresa Myron
Canada
N. QO. Blake
Boston
Lynn
Ienry St. Martin
Raymond
Patience Gray
Winnifred Kneeland
W. H. Pepin
Salisbury beach
Lowell
Sergt. Kew
Vermont
Frank Goodwin
Green Mountain
Accident injures worker at Merrimack street bridge site
Stephen Donahue of Barton and Runels was seriously hurt when a large stone fell from a derrick at the East Merrimack street bridge abutment. The stone struck the fly wheel, bounced into the pit, and hit Donahue in the side. He was taken to St. John's hospital, with suspected hip injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Donahue
Barton and
Runels
East Merrimack street
Donahue
St. John’s hospital
Massachusetts mills to switch to pay by the pound system
Beginning September 1, mills will pay weavers by the pound. Two men will handle weighing, one as carrier and one as accountant. Appleton mills will roll and measure cuts with pound pay. Boott Tremont & Suffolk and Hamilton mills pay by the piece, tagging each piece. Merrimack mills change 4000 looms every fortnight, requiring 100000 labor cards annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Appleton
Boott
Tremont & Suffolk
Hamilton mills
Merrimack
Living Pictures atop Lakeview craze at Opera house
It is likely every variety show this season will present living pictures as a feature with fine pictures but few surpassing those at Lakeview. Some living pictures would be better dead and patrons are hoped to be spared the agonizing aspects of the craze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera house
Lakeview
Lindsay
senate
Harris
Porter
Tennessee
State politics open with possible Russell standard bearer
In Boston a Democratic state committee meeting may settle the date for the state convention. Names like John J Donovan Walter Carter John W Coughlin and Mathews circulate as potential leaders. It is thought John E Russell will be the standard bearer if he accepts renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Donovan
Boston
Juosiah Quincey
state central committee
Walter Carter
Pittsfield
Kent
John W. Coughlin
Fall River
Mathews
Bos
democratic state committee
Washington street
Tlin
John E. Russell
Pullman’s Daughter Engagement Prompts Succession Standoff
Miss Florence Pullman daughter of George M. Pullman becomes engaged to Prince Charles of Isenburg Birstein. Her father conditions the union on recognition of his grandchildren’s succession rights by the house of Isenburg Birstein, potentially needing foreign court recognition to resolve the status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpoxs
Florence Pullman
George M. Pullman
Charles of
Fsenburg Birstein
Arch-Duches
Mare Dovaise
Austria
Aliss Pullman
house of
Isenburg-Birstein
house of Isenburg- Turstein
Mr. Pullman
Miss Pullman
Democrats Face Tariff Clash Amid Alcohol Schedule Fix
Long article notes Senate debates over free sugar, tariff reform, and alcohol schedule corrections. It covers committee actions, party positions, anticipated speeches by Senators Lindsay and Allison, quorum concerns, and possible executive sessions. Also reports sales and a clothing clearance at a store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
finance committee
house
White
Cal
Mills
Vilas
Gray
senate
Lindsay
Kentucky
senate finance committee
Allison
Iowa
Engine overhaul urged after Nashua wheel failure
Agent Richardson warns that preventive care saves more than repair costs after viewing a Nashua accident where a wheel shattered. He argues the Appleton mill should overhaul its engine to prevent similar incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton mill
Richardson
Nashua
Caledonia County Party Enjoys Mountain Rock Outing
A Caledonia County Vermont party spent a pleasant Saturday afternoon at Mountain Rock Grove. Families of Messrs Clements Enerson Jones Bennett Dicke Denning Sprout Fa on and Lynds attended alongside several invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia County
Millions Lost Tennessee County Bankrupt From Swindlers
Memphis grand jury uncovers frauds of enormous scale. county and state defrauded of nearly $2,000,000 over eight years as 600 saloons and other firms unpaid taxes. Indictments total 75. Criminal judge L P Cooper vows strict enforcement. Citizens organize to aid the criminal court in pursuing delinquents. County finances strained, courthouse repairs funded by bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MEMPHIS
Memphis grand jury
criminal court
L. P. Cooper
Sioux City Mayor Blocks Corbett Jackson Prizefight
Sioux City mayor Fletcher vows not to permit the Corbett Jackson prizefight within city limits or on Iowa soil, calling for actions against efforts to bring the bout to the area. The Aug 21 remark underscores local resistance to staging the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Fletcher
Iowa
Providence Engineer Fatally Injured At Pumping Station
John Eccles arrived to supervise three engines at Pettuemsett pumping station and died after striking his head on a stone foundation. He suffered a fractured skull, three broken ribs, and internal injuries in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PROVIDENCE
John Eccles
Pettuemsett
Yale Graduates Swindle Case Seen In Hartfort
Mrs. Catharine Anna Robbins was arraigned in Hartfort on a swindling charge involving Yale graduates. She pleaded not guilty and Judge Barbour adjourned proceedings to Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HARTFORT
Catharine Anna Robbins
Yale college
Barbour
Caisson Shrapnel Blast Throws Three Cannoneers Aboard
In Chcago Aug 21 a shrapnel detonation within a caisson sent three cannoneers from their seats and shattered the rear chest cover into splinters. No injuries were reported and a definite cause could not be determined.
Annual encampment opens with 100 delegates in Davenport
The 11th annual encampment of the Order of Sons of Veterans opened in Davenport Iowa with 100 delegates present. Reports from Commander-in-Chief Maccabe and Quartermaster Lovbenstein were read and showed the order in good condition with $2705.11 in the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DAVENPORT
Order of Sons of Veterans
Maccabe
Lovbenstein
Fireman Charles Clark Severely Injured At Merrimac Station
Amesbury Mass Aug 21 Charles Clark a Merrimac Electric station fireman sustained severe injuries from a machinery accident two thirds of his scalp torn a facial gash and a shoulder wound. Doctors fear he may die from the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMESBURY
Mass
Charles Clark
Merrimac
Jones and McKee Freed After Pardon at Hyattsville
Christopher Columbus Jones and Marshal McKee formerly in charge of the commonwealths at Hyattsville were released from the house of correction. They had planned to challenge Governor Brown in the courts but accepted an unconditional pardon yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BALTIMORE
Christopher Columbus Jones
Marshal McKee
Hyattsville
house of correction
Brown
Telegraphic Brevities from The Salon era items
A collage of brief notes: tax rates set at 16.10, Deer Island escapes, Vernon Texas bank closure, missing Milford Massachusetts woman, Chelsea rail tow fatality, drownings near Rydinsk and Newmarket Junction, Old Orchard Maine church closure, Weston downtown area flooding, and assorted international items including UK naval ceremonies and a German army veterans convention opening with a parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Michael Goslin
Biddeford
Sataniia
Britannia
Southsea
Fang
state National bank
Vernon
Tex
Martha Mone
Milford
Mass
Patrick Martin
Chelsea
Joseph Murray
Dover
Old Orchard
camip
Long Island
Massachusetts
Rydinsk
Russia
Newton
Newmarket Junction
lords
London
Peixote
Weston’s
dow town
shelver
Battle of Fallen Timbers remembered on battlefield site
About 60 people gathered yesterday at Fallen Timbers battlefield to mark the anniversary of the Aug. 20 1794 victory by General Wayne over the Wyandotte Ottawa and Delaware tribes, a decisive defeat that broke their confederacy and opened the northwest frontier to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ToLEpo
Fallen Timbers
Wayne
Deserters Returned to Massachusetts Reward Change
The secretary of war directs the return to Massachusetts on Gov Greenhalge request of flags from the 16th 19th 23d and 13th Massachusetts regiments volunteers. Police pick up deserters from Cucleham's service valued at ten dollars instead of fifty as a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cucleham
secretary of war
Massachusetts
Greenhalge
Mass
Ward Two Ducks Defeat Ward Six in Reform Club Pin Tournament
Ward Two representatives Richard T. Helliwell John Hogan James Leary Thomas Carty and James Callahan defeated Ward Six, led by George Gardner Samuel Farr Joseph Kerr Fred Ireland and George Cotter, by a score of 1625 to 0 in a Reform club duck pin event drawing much interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform club
Ward
Richard T. Helliwell
John Hogan
James Leary
Thomas Carty
James Callahan
Ward Six
George Gardner
Samuel Farr
Joseph Kerr
Fred Ireland
George Cotter
Hosmer Reports Enjoyable Fire Engineers Convention
Chief FE. 3. Hosmer and Mrs. Hosmer returned last night from the Montreal convention of fire engineers. They call it one of the finest trips and one of the most enthusiastic and helpful conventions the association has held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosmer
Montreal
association
St Michael's Parish Picnic Slated At Hagedt's Pond
St Michael's parish plans a Saturday picnic at Hagedt's pond with turnout expected from other churches joining in the cheerful day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael’s
Hagedt’s pond
Boundary Stones Dumped Ahead of Tyagze Island Boulevard
Boundary markers for the Tyagze island boulevard extension were found dumped in woods along the riverbank. Engineer Mills, who laid the lines under county commissioners, has been named a state engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyagze’ island
Engineer Mills
Singers to Join Major Opera Firms for Next Season
Miss Jennie Corea has been engaged for next season by the Bostonian Concert Company. Miss Sanford will join the Prince Pro Tem company and several other members of the Lakeview company will become part of prominent operatic attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Corea
Bostonian Concert company
Sanford
Prince Pro
Lakeview company
Cotton Factory Competition Prompts Capital Drive
Despatches from North Carolina state that populists seek to raise capital via popular subscriptions to fund cotton factories. The aim is to build industry and compete with northern manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carona
Tax rates show Lowell among top five in the region
Lowell ranks among the five highest taxed cities of twenty reporting rates. Waltham and Woburn top the list at $18.20, Brookline lowest at $12.60. Chicopee lowered to $8.50. Lowell is in nine cities with increases, with Woburn, Waltham, and Brookline rising more than Lowell. Lynn unchanged at $1 per $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Waltham and
Woburn
Brookline
Chicopee
Waltham
Lynn
Wandering youth found in Wenham with names on person
A young man about years old was found wandering in Wenham and taken by police. Names Catherine Welsh and Marcare Swernes were found on him, origin unknown. In a separate note, Fred Vaughn a grocery clerk from WW7pLaNE Vermont has not been seen since Saturday, suspected temporary insanity. In Rockland Maine Harry Wuides of Worcester was elected Rockland High principal at $2000 salary. he is a Harvard graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WENHAM
Mass
Catherine Welsh
Marcare
Fred FB. Vaughn
ROCKLAND
Harry uiiides
Worcester
Rockland high school
Harvard
Lynn labor union organized with 36 delegates in Mass
Lynn mass meeting elected officers for the new union including I B Armstrong as president H M Haton as vice president J K E Wade as secretary and Anton Creibs as treasurer representing 15 000 members across 1 labor organizations in Lynn Aug 2b
Girofle Girofla Opens at Lakeview Theatre with Dual Roles
Two audiences witnessed Lecocq's Girofle Girofla at Lakeview Theatre. The light operatic parody follows Girofle and Girofla and their betrothal to Marasquin and Moserzouk amid deception, color swaps, and comic mistaken identities. Performers Miss Corea and Miss Powers drew praise for charm and presence. Lloyd, Depew, Hitchcock and others delivered creditable turns and lively living pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lecocq
Girofle-Girofla
Lakeview theatre
Girofle
Girofla
Don Bolero D’ Alcaragus
Aurora
Marasquin
Moserzouk
Moserzonk
Don Bolero
Giroffa
Miss Corea
Kate Powers
Jlitchcock
Lloyd
Depew
Pschye
Love- Lei
Miss Fischer
Sappho
Miss Guichard
Chloe
Miss King
Nyophs
Bacchus
Powell
Guichard
Odd Fellows to Erect New Hall in Chelmsford Center
Chelmsford Odd Fellows plan a handsome three story hall with 18 foot length and 46 foot frontage costing under 5000 dollars. First floor holds two stores, second floor houses the hall and society rooms, gallery spans the two stories, third floor dedicated to supper rooms and fully equipped kitchens, construction to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelmsford Odd Fellows
judas
buidius
Smith and Poole Bride and Groom in Simple City Ceremony
Mr Arel Smith and Miss Emma Poole united in marriage last evening at 21 Hutchinson Street. Fred W Bean served as best man and Miss Maud Dole was bridesmaid. Rev Mrs Onang officiated at Union FD church. The bride wore a white gown and carried bride roses. Bridesmaid wore white muslin and white caparions. A large reception followed with many kind presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arel Smith
Emma Pooe
marage
Hutchinson street
Fred W. Bean
Maud Dole
Onang
Union FD
Supt. Collins Secured Amid New Board Term Rules
The article outlines that the new board begins in January, with January 1 or the first Monday following, and that the present board elects the superintendent under the new governance framework. It notes the overseer role and the December transition toward January initiation.
Lowell speaker Aime Gauthier stirs Biddeford crowd
Aime Gauthier delivered a stirring speech in Biddeford Maine last night as part of the French republican campaign, drawing a large audience and tense questions from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aime Gauthier
Biddeford
Tariff Doubts Said Not to Hurt Hosiery Trade
Lyve official Duckworth comments on tariff plan by Herrah stating the new lord will not affect hosiery business. Journal notes cautious economic tone as policy figures downplay impact on retail and manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duckworth
the Lyve
jery
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