01 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1894
Page
1
Feb 1 Seattle weather dispatch notes warmer Atlantic coast conditions with generally fair skies in New England. Lake regions and central Mississippi valleys show clouds and threat of unsettled weather. Winds mild to moderate with slightly cooler air forecast in the northeast.
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Local items report sleighing mishaps and weather impacts on sidewalks. Capt D C Pearson of Lowell serves 28 years in the U S Army. Religious and social gatherings include a box party at Union Hall and a St Paul’s church supper and entertainment. Government and civic notes cover bazaar season tickets, Patriarchs Militant treasurer election, and various local officer elections. A sleigh incident near Andover caused no injuries. Widespread notes on mills, poor overseers, and a K of L lodge election are included, with a Tyngsboro town meeting on school heating and ventilation plans.
The Foresters held a complimentary third anniversary concert in Foresters' hall last evening. An American orchestra performed from 8 to 10, with a long program of solos, recitations, and dances. A grand march at 9:95 led to continued dancing, with a midnight supper break. officers included General manager John Hanley and assistants Michael Moran and John J. Lee.
The Beacon Hill scene shifts as legislators debate the New Haven road and the Connecticut River rail lease. Lawmakers consider licensing limits, dog penalties, and special committees to audit prison contracts. A Boston ward election inquiry and a request to pave public passageways are noted, with police to enforce stricter dog controls and fines. In other items, a Camden jail inquiry follows harsh treatment claims, a man loses a leg after a train strike, and Kate H. Pier becomes the 12th woman to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Various public notices and society items fill the page including a $1682.87 netted at a fair by the Old Ladies Home, Miss Lowe Walsh entertaining the People’s club, price drops on coal, flower ads, a new singing society meeting, and a forthcoming ball. Also reported are typhoid cases, milk standard debates, and a fractured ankle incident.
In a heavy gale the schooner Gertie J. Troster from Gloucester ran ashore at Strawberry Point near Liverpool. Five crewmen drowned, nine escaped to shore as two bodies were recovered. Consul Marshall attends the survivors while the vessel breaks up. The report mixes with other brief items from Brockton and Chicago.
We are inventorying and will offer bargains that interest every reader. This week parlor stoves go for prices that won’t cover cost as we close out stock. A few more quilts at the same low figures as last week. Special sale on fixtures and easels. Do not pass by without calling.
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