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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1894
Page
1
Big crowded court list opens judge Frye’s session
Spectators crowded the Belvidere court as Judge Frye ordered quiet. Nine drunks were in the docket. F E Dresser and Joseph Roberts pleaded not guilty to drunkenness and cruelty to a horse. Roberts fell ill at the station, case continued. The pair, Lawrence men, were found guilty on both counts and fined $13 each. Timothy Duane, shirt theft, jailed one month. John McManus Annie Callahan plead not guilty to adultery. continued. Richard Robinson assault case continued. A G Page assault case continued. Patrick McLaughlin pleaded guilty to escape from the farm and was sent back to serve time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Dresser
Joseph Roberts
Drury
Lawrence
Belvidere
Frye
McVey
Richard Robinson
Fred Walsh
A. G. Page
Fred Devol
Patrick McLaughlin
Local notes on sales and sports entries
Shoes are selling very cheap at Boulger and McOsker stores while a garbled line references a German tariff bill to be published tomorrow. Lowell amateurs planning to join the Labor Day LCAA event must note that entries close Monday with Fisher H. Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulger & McOsker’s
sy asny
Lowell
Fisher H. Pearson
Rod and Gun club to absorb Crescent Gun club assets
Directors of the Rod and Gun club accepted Crescent Gun club's proposal to unite and transfer their property to the Rod and Gun club. The Crescents own property at Maces in Tewksbury and this will be moved to the Rod and Gun club. Also notes marriage intentions filed for William H Jones and Matilda Jones and Joseph Jone and Cordelia Corneiller. Parker street sewer finished today with plans to start Dartmouth street sewer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod and Gun club
Crescent Gun club
Crescents
Maces
Tewksbury
William H. Jones
Matilda Jones
Joseph Jone
Cordelia Corneiller
ads
Parker street
Supt. Crowley
Dartmouth street
Walks Under Way Around Centralville Park
New concrete walks and edgestones are being placed around Centralville park on Third Street. The project improves pedestrian access and safety for residents and visitors. Work continues as crews install edging and smooth paving along the park’s perimeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralville park
Third street
Unemployed Commission to Hold Two Sessions on Sept 6
Commissioner Pelham ordered two sessions of the unemployed commission for September 6, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Assistant City Clerk McCarthy, vacationing in the Catskills, reports he shot a bear while hunting and plans to display it at Hose 8 house on Merrimack Street. Printing services advertised for Tur Sux office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelham
Cahill
unemployed commission
McCarthy
Hoole
Catskill mountains
Hose 8
Merrimack street
State Ticket Rumors Highlight John E. Russell as Possible Head
Boston area politicians discuss Democratic state ticket names with John E. Russell of Leicester as the leading head option. Second place favors Janes B. Carroll or fall river Mayor J W Coughlin, while Mayor Crosby of Pittsfield also garners support among western Massachusetts voters. Local Lowell sentiment leans to Carroll then Coughlin. A campaign note appears at Riverside Oval on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John E. Russell
Leicester
Russell
Janes B. Carroll
Michael Corbett
Crosby
Pittsfield
John W. Coughlin
Fall River
Coughlin
Lowell
Carrol
Jimmie” Carroll
Mr. Coughlin
Massachusetts
Funeral Services From Chelmsford to Lowell Burials
Multiple funeral services reported for Susan Laws Mary Trask Harrison W Streeter Sarah J Brooks and Helene Mornington. Ceremonies conducted by Rev. H A Cornell Rev Yarrow Rev Dr J M Greene with interments at Edson and Catholic cemeteries and participation by local residents and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Laws
Nashua
Chelmsford Center
H. A. Cornell
Mary Trask
Thorndike street
Mr. Yarrow
Edson Cemetery
Cadman
Chelmsford
George O. Byam
A. H. Richardson
E. K. Parkhurst
FE. G. Smith
Girard FP. Daiman
Horatio Laws
Julia Axtell
Elvin Dickinson
Harrison W. Streeter
South Walker street
J. M. Greene
George W. Batchelder
George F. Lawton
James F. Savage
Charles H. Conant
Geo. W. Poore
J. B. Currier
Edson
Lowell
Sarah J. Brooks
Westford street
Dr. Greene
W. W. Harris
Helene M. Mornington
Chapel street
Special Meeting Reforms Jury List for Centralville Orchards
Mayor Pickman presided as five aldermen met to revise the jury list, adding addresses and occupations per new law. The panel drawn for Lowell and Cambridge included Gulbert Williams, Snyder, Coburn, Varnum, Driscoll, Ashworth, Simonds, Dwyer, Fitzgerald, Keenan, OConnor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickman
J. Johnson
Dickinsor
Stanley
Pichiman
Dowd
Lovejoy
Lowell
Cambridge
CGulbert
Willams
George Hi ‘Snyder
Leon O. Coburn
Davie H. Varnum
Jeremiah Driscoll
George L. Ashworth
Frank J. Simonds
James Dwyer
Patrick Fitzgerald
John H. Keenan
Patrick O'Connor
Alderman Dunlap
Bagley
Westall
D. S. Gray
Mason street
D. J. Howe
D. street
A.J. Howe
D street
Warwick
H. W. Streeter
J. A. McQuade
Battlers’ association
Girard
Bagley and
Personal notes from Machias to Riverside Oval Scotland games
Personal notices about visitors and vacations across towns including Machias Isles of Shoals Salisbury Beach Fall River Old Orchard Aurora and Pawtucketville. Mentions Mr Gooch Mrs Cooper John Kief Benj Walker James Carney Mrs Kelley Mrs Phillips Patrick Bowen Dr Holt J R Sanborn Winnifred Stott Marie Joyce Rachel Douglas families and travelers plus local engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Gooch
Machias, Me
H.C. Cooper
Isles of Shoals
John M. Kief
Salisbury beach
C. A. Spencer
Fall River
Benj. Walker
Old Orchard
James A. Carney
Aurora, NL
Mrs. Kelley
Chicago
H. C. Howe
E. Philips
Pawtucketville
Patrick Bowen
city farm
Barton
Holt
nice
J. R. Sanborn
Winnifred C. Stott
Marie Joyce
HW. P Douglas
Rachel
Lynn
Dennis F. O'Neill
P. ‘Teague
Judge Hadley
W. H. Anderson
New York
W. M. Hanscom
Traminton Bur- Tage
Gorham street
Robert McGlory
Mary C. McDonald
Wey
Campbell
Agent Saunders
Middlesex mills
Martha's Vineyard
Nellie Dogan
Hattie McDernott
Mamie Gallacher
Standish
Nantasket beach
Wm. Heed
Reed
Miss Galpin
Erie
W. H. White
Nesmith street
Erie telephone company
Wesley A. Gove
Plymouth
E. Thompson
Lamson C. 8. Co
Washington, D. C
U. RK
James J. McCausland
J. H. Burke & Co
Boston
Bar Tarbor
Newport
John J. Harrington
Malden
Margaret Harrington
Patrick E. Sullivan
Jefferson street
George Wilson
Boston Museum
Raymond Hitchcock
Frank Puffer
Centralville
C. T. Fish
J. G. B. Adams
T. J. Sparks
common council
Pittsburg
Mrs. Mary A Holden Dies After Illness at 45
Mrs. Mary A Holden aged 45, wife of ex-Alderman Edward D Holden and Sterling mills agent, died yesterday at home after a paralytic shock. She was a respected Eliot Church member with a wide circle of friends. She leaves her husband, a son, and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Holden
Eliot Church
Edward D. Holden
Sterling mills
Water board ordinance tabled as aldermen ignore measure
During last night’s meeting the mayor noted the new water board ordinance is tabled. Aldermen showed no interest, and the public indignation over granting the water board greater power seems to have affected both the body and individual members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
water board
Local excursions attract hundreds to Riverside and seaside spots
The Harmonic orchestra led an ex cursion to Harmony grove drawing about 250 travelers up the river. Jim Brooks visited Old Orchard with roughly 400 Lowellians. The Billerica band held a Black Rocks outing with a small but happy group. An excursion to Narragansett Pier drew about 200 Lowell residents, returning home at 9 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmonic orchestra
Harmony grove
Jim” Brooks
Billerica
Black Rocks
Narragansett Pier
Lowell
Chief Templar James Fraser Leads Scotia Lodge Meeting
A Scotia lodge meeting chaired by Chief Templar James Fraser last evening adopted resolutions on the death of Bro John Moore of North Billerica. Participants included vocal solos by Fraser and William Bell, readings by Dros Varney Bickford and Ellis, and a stirring address by Bro Thomas Mahon of Pride of Lowell lodge. See Posters for further particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fraser
Scotia lodge
O. G. TY
John Moore
North Billerica
Bro. Fraser
William Bell
Minnie Rule
Dros
Varney
Bickford and
Ellis
Thomas Mahon
Lowell lodge
McMannon and Counsel Read the Pibrock at Riverside Oval
Lowell figures head to sea aboard the Pavonia Cunard liner bound from Boston Saturday. William A. Dainton Michael Hogan Joseph Gess and Harry Duerdan travel with J F O Donnell Cunard agent to ensure safe boarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Boston
Pavonia
Cunard line
Wiliam A. Dainton
Michael Hogan
Joseph Gess
Harry Duerdan
J. F. O'Donnell
Mr. O'Donnell
John Moran Found Ill On Worthen Street doorstep
Police found John Moran dangerously ill on a Worthen street doorstep yesterday afternoon and he was moved to St. John's hospital. He did not live at the house and has no known relatives in Lowell. River side Oval hosts a prize event with cash prizes and medals this Saturday. Lawrence contemplates forming a New England league team next season and predicts a heated clash with Haverhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moran
Worthen street
St. John’s hospital
Lowell
Lawrence
Haverhill
Globe
Pelham Picnic Brings Dainty Daughters and Townwide Festivity
Pelham's annual Willow Dale outing drew about 400 attendees from Pelham and some Lakeview visitors. The event featured a basket dinner prepared by Pelham women, Cantwell's orchestra, dancing, and an afternoon of leisure. Postmaster Woodbury led arrangements and ticket sales with Kimball Chapman, and notable Pelham residents including ex Senator Butler and several doctors attended the social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelham
Willow Dale
the
dale
Lakeview
Cantwell
Woodbury
Kimball Chapman
Butler
Drs. Proper and Hyde
D. W. Atwood
P. J. Cogger
J. Worcester
Edward Titcomb
Edward Young
A. D. Greeley
G. B. Currier
Edward Cogger
Harvey Lewis
Fred Hand
F. Philbrick
A. R. Hobbs
G. T H. Currie
Frank Stuckney
M. A. Brown
F. Arthur Brown
Dracul Tribune
W. A. Dutton
Warren Kent
A. T. Simpson
C. W. Hobbs
Enoche, Marston
B. A. Claff
Percy Cull
Wenham N
Dr. Richardson
E. P. Gage
Frank Kent
M. D., Coburn
E. Cutting
Mrs Hatch's Career What Drives Kleptomania Portrayed
Boston reports from Lowell General Hospital describe Mrs Mary A Hatch known to police as Stevens or Hammond near death. A kleptomaniac for decades she has never sold any stolen goods despite a long crime spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Lowell general hospital
city of
Lowell
Mary A. Hatch
Stevens
Hammond
Knox
Appointed Inspectors for Contagious Diseases in Cats
George T. Day and Albert P. Richardson appointed inspectors of animals and provisions by the Westford selectmen under the new law for suppressing contagious diseases among cats. Also notes a Caledonian Games at Riverside Oval on Saturday. The Crowd Smiled Audibly at the Lakeview theatre when a yokel asked his companion if she saw physic at the well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Day
Albert P. Richardson
Westford selectmen
Lakeview theatre
Appointment of Col Sweeney Postmaster Sparks Talk
The expected appointment of Col. Sweeney as postmaster of Lawrence created considerable talk. Many disappointed supporters have friends here and oppose the decision. Capt Dolan, a candidate, is said to have predicted Sweeney's appointment days ago. A Lowell man called Col John P Sweeney the biggest man in Lawrence today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Sweeney
Lawrence
Capt. Dolan
Lowell
Col
John P. Sweeney
Plumbers Register as Board Opens Fee Schedule
Several journeyman and master plumbers have complied with the new law and registered at the board of health office. The registration fee is fifty cents for journeymen and two dollars for masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
board of health office
Tuk Sun Promises Revised Tariff Schedules Tomorrow
Owing to space constraints Tuk Sun could not publish the revised and comparative tariff schedules earlier in the week but will print them in tomorrow’s eight-page Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuk Sun
Lowell football team reorganizes for season and lists officers
The Lowell team met last evening to reorganize for the season. Officers elected: president Alexander Ramsay captain John Flynn treasurer Michael Casey secretary Daniel Robb. Players include Goal Andrew Halpin backs D Place John Finlan half backs William Flynn Michael Casey John Allen centre Archie McDugall right H Flynn John Chalmers left A Marshall James Connell. The team has issued a challenge to the Inter nationals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
together
Alexander Ramsay
John Flynn
Michael Casey
Daniel Robb
Andrew Halpin
D. Place
John Finlan
William Flynn
John Allen
Archie McDougall
H. Flynn
John Chalmers
A. Marshall
James Connell
Fishermen From Haverhill Catch Fine Pickerel On Merrimack
Louis Al Haynes an amateur fisherman from Haverhill visits sister Mrs C E Corbett of Pawtucket street and with Mr M W Clark attempts fishing on the Merrimack River yesterday. They land a fine string of pickerel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Al Haynes
Haverhill
C. E. Corbett
Pawtucket street
M. W. Clark
Merrimack
Lakeview crowds flood venues on warm banner day
A warm weather banner day drew large crowds to Lakeview yesterday. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. cars were crowded and peak traffic at 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. overflowed into the square, theatre, dance hall, bowling alleys, and the grove and pavilion piazzas, as people enjoyed the holiday-like conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview
Lodge lodgers warned as early rising rule posted
Chief Davis posts notice in the guard room urging lodgers to rise early for work. Twenty lodgers were recently detained and claim they were late. River side Oval event promised for next Saturday with a St. Michael's church picnic tomorrow, featuring plentiful food, a 23 cent dinner, and various sports for all ages. Trains from Middlesex street depot run morning and afternoon. Eagle Tea Co. advertises Formosa tea at 50 cents with no presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
ledgers department
police department
St. Michael’s
Middlesex street
Lakeviews Beat Les Miserables In Lively Bowling Match
The Lakeviews edged Les Miserables by 27 pins after a high tempo game with a late surge by Les Miserables. Individual scores featured Scede 415 and Farrell 485 for Les Miserables, and J. Swift 476 and Knapp 483 for the Lakeviews as crowd noise rose with a dramatic finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview
Lakeviews
Les Miserables
J. B. Swift
The Miserables
Scede
Henry Farrell
McLaughlin
Savage
Kelley
J. Swift
Knapp
Purcell
H. Farrell
Farrell
TI. Farrell
W. Kelley
d. Swift
J. Farrell
L. Swift
SUN Reporter Predicts Strong Fall Music Interest
In discussion with Prof Borjes a SUN reporter notes likely surge in concerts and instrumental societies this fall and winter. He cites the American orchestra already booked through September and October with further engagements promising a prosperous season and says other orchestras share the upbeat outlook. The American orchestra will perform at the Opera house as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borjes
SUN
Frauds Proven by Special Committee Report on Armor Plates
Special House committees reported extensive fraud in armor plate contracts with Carnegie of Pittsburgh. They detail false treatment records, insufficient furnaces, and substituted specimens to fool inspectors. The report urges severe punishment and ballistic testing funded by navy appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
house
Carnegie company of
Pittsburg
Cummings
Schwab
Cleveland
Corey
United States
treasury
Cline
secretary of the navy
Tax Bills Delayed as Finance Committee Fails to Elect Clerks
Clerks in the assessors office must handle the tax bills after a finance and accounts committee failed to elect extra clerks last night. Filling the tax bills will take about two weeks, and delivery will show residents the tax increase over the last decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
committee on finance and accounts
New Fall Shapes and Caps Appear in Markets
New inventory shows fall shapes and boys caps. Dealers offer right shapes and lower prices than houses demand, with various new styles arriving for the season.
Cashier Flees With $100,000 From Altoona Bank
From QUA 6 O'Clock Extra. Barry A. Gardner, cashier at Second National Bank of Altoona, left with $100,000 in bank notes. The bank’s capital stock is $100,000, and the defalcation exceeds that amount. Gardner is en route to China or Japan and is said to be an eye witness to the war, leaving creditors in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Associated Press
Tun Sun
Pittsburg
Barry A. Gardner
Second National bank of Altoona
Japan
Lawrence Licenses and Sweeney Comment on Hotel Franklin Case
Lawrence agitation grows over license rules as officials refuse Mrs. Caroline E. Huse a Franklin House license. Chairman Sweeney says liquor interests dominate the city, cites enforcement actions, and notes preference for a male night desk supervisor. Huse cites past good conduct and a former lease period as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Caroline E. Huse
Franklin house
Lawrence Law
Sweeney
Japanese Residents Urged to Wear Native Dress in Shanghai
Shanghai August 24 American consul orders all Japanese residents in his jurisdiction to wear their own national clothing. He warns this move is to prevent friction amid Chinese irritation at Japanese wearing Chinese costumes in public. The consul also suggests they consider returning to Tan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHANGHAI
Tan
Elevator building sale to George L Cady on Western Avenue
machinist George L Cady buys the Elevator building near Fletcher street plus the Sturtevant & Galer structure and adjoining properties on Western Avenue. He plans a new machine shop on his land to replace a torn down building and will supply power to the acquired structures housing Middlesex Machine Company O D Wilders arist mill Tra Adams and S W Fletcher. The transfer is described as a sale of considerable importance with no price disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Cady
Sherburne
Western avenue
Fletcher street
Elevator
Sturtevant & Galer
Cady
Middlesex machine company
O. D. Wilder
arist mill
Tra Adams
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Gun Clubs Unite
P’ar
Tur Sux
James F. O'Donnell
PRACTICAL UNDERTAKER
Market Street
Corner of
Worthen
J. E. RUSSELL
Mayor Coughlin
FUNERAL SERVICES
MAYOR PICKMAN
ALDERMEN
Scotch broad sword dancers
Riverside Oval
WATER BOARD ORDINANCE
side Oval
PELHAM'S FAIR GIRLS
Johnny Bowers
MRS. HATCH
JOE KNOX
Lowell Wo
General Hospital
FAY BROS, & HOSFORD
EWSPA PERNA LN
Formosa
U. 8, Tea Co
BOWLERS
Carnegie
Lamiey
William ©. Daly
Daly
Zeigler
Salt Lake City
Utah
Otto Zeigler
ford
New England Central Traffic Trunk Line
Western Freight association
Curiaco
Brosius Sewing Machine and Motor company
Matt
PUTNAM & SON
Central Street
Cor. Warren
LAWRENCE LICENSE COMMISSION
commonwealth
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