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12 Feb 1894
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Lowell Sun in Lowell, Massachusetts
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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1894
Page
1
Bad Place for Girls and Mill Girls as Old Maids Rise
A column decries Lowell as a poor marriage market where mills wages keep men from forming homes. Nellie O Brien, head of the Tagrain Weavers union, notes many husbands earn under a dollar, pushing married women to work in mills and leaving families distressed after wage cuts. Townspeople attend hearings in North Billerica on building a new town hall, debating site, materials, cost, and whether the post office or hose company should be housed there, with residents split on brick versus wood and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stew
North Billerica
Billerica Centre
Union all
North Billerima
Parker
C. A. Kohlrausch, Jr
Merrimack
Selectman Rowell
C. S. Smith
Bernard Carney
Hiram Brown
Allen Bottomsey
Michael Coughlin
hose company
Edward J. McMehon
Center Village
F. A. Morey
Samuel A. Tucker
Luther Faulkner
Dennis Keefe
Samuel Tucker
Frank Casey
Selectman
Boston Sunday Post
jess
Lowell
Judge Hadley’s Court Fines Drunk and Guilty Youths
In Lowell, Judge Hadley presided over several local cases. George Miller, absent then returning, faced a fine of 50 dollars for liquor offenses after a keg seizure. Juvenile Michael Kelly awaits further action on alleged newspaper larceny. James Riley, caught with an overcoat and hat, admitted guilt, was found guilty, and fined 15 dollars or three months. John McCluskey pleaded guilty to tobacco larceny. probation set after father settled with merchants. Thomas O’Neil, initially not guilty, was found guilty of veal theft and fined 15 dollars after assertion he was intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miller
Perkins street
Miller
Michael Kelly
James Riley
John J. Sullivan
Riley
Boston
Lowell
Washington street
John McCluskey
Woodman & Daily
Thomas O'Neil
Sheehhan’s
back Central street
Sheehan
Morris
O'Neill
Providence
R. I
Hadley
Bowling News Roundup of Local Teams and Scores
In a Saturday Bankers tournament postponement Team Three defeated Team Seven by 133 pins led by Murphy with 491. Team totals: Three 1710, Seven 1357. Wester tournament saw Team Two win 2082 to 2008 over Team Six. Individual leaders include Murphy 620 on shoes, Rawson two pairs 223. Miserables and Vespers top leagues with striking stats and proposed scoring changes. Funeral notices include Harrington, Martin, Shorey, Hulmer with Catholic cemetery interments. Printing-office ad closes the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers
Murphy
Gibson
Hurd
Butterfield
Keyes
Samson
Boardman
Riordan
Wester oem
Tiplus
Leigh
John Whittier
Sidebottom
Corner
Markland
Sherman
Talbot
gray
Thorpe
Salmon
Martin Connors
Les Miserables
Hoi
Salem
Smith
Casinos
Gorson
McLaughlin
Miserables
Gollamg
Horns
Marren
Miserable
Shaw
Highlands
Hartwell
Swift
Cheney
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
The undersigned desire to tender their sincere thanks to all who sent flowers and showed sympathy during their recent bereavement. Mrs Many Keere and family express deep appreciation for every kindness shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Many Keere
Salvation Army Appeals to Gov Greenhalge for State Protection
The Salvation Army seeks state protection after mass meetings in Lowell and Somerville drew strong reactions. Major Brewer disputes arrests and cites widespread indignant citizens, while police protection increases and talks of parading rights revocation surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masa
Lowell Police Department
Army Protection
Salvation army
Greenhalge
Lowell
Brewer
Boston
Ubeircome
False Opinion About Lowell Mill Girls Sparks Debate
A letter by Nellie O'Brien of the Instain weavers union questions attempts to rescue Lowell mill girls from alcohol and vice, urging higher standards of womanhood and restraint. Also notes local notices: Councilman Riley ill in St Joan's hospital, Dracut church fair, Franklin library anniversary committee, George Woodward ill, dentist offices, Foster’s New York trip, Billerica parish meeting for pastor, Bedford resident James Henry killed by ice chain, Merrimack Co. bargain table, Lagre Brand and Formosa tea offer at 60c per lb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie O'Brien
Instain weavers’ union
Lowell
ron
opesnather
mather
Charles Riley
St. Joan’s hospital
Dracut Center
New York
Billerica Center
D. W. Hardy
Lovell
Bedford
James lenry
beng
iee
Silver takeas
Merrimack Clothing Co
The Lemon Trick Turns Court Case Over Lemon Prank
New York reports John Garner of 379 South 2d Street paid $6 in Lee Avenue court Williamsburg after a street band dispute. Garner used a lemon to poke fun during a street performance near a saloon on Harrisa Street causing a minor altercation with cornetist Samuel Snyder and others. The court case centers on accusations of assault and disruption of a musical scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Garner
South
Williamsburg
Samuel Snyder
Montroseave
Snyder
Harrisa street
cash
Asal
Unis
Mollie
Newton crevk
aroe
lemon
Deaths and notices from Exeter street and local obituaries
Agnes Moore aged 15 daughter of Robert and Kala Moore died yesterday at home 03 Exeter street after illness. Buried Tuesday afternoon. Sarah J Pierce 60 died Saturday at residence Central street Ste leaves a son Erede Pierce and a daughter Mrs Elders nek ley. Kate Chase died in Plymouth New Hampshire wife of Warren E Chase daughter of late Colonel Farr. Mark Mullen 1 year child of Frank and Minnie Mullen died yesterday at 172 Church street funeral this afternoon Catholic cemetery. McMamon florist Prescott Mece s15 People Club classes new millinery February 15 dressmaking next week. Sealed proposals interior work Lowell post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Harrington
Lewis street
Leonard
Richard Martin
Rogers street
St. Peter's church
John L. Shorey
Brooks
Edson
Sarah Hulmer
St. Peter’s church
Agnes Moore
Robert and
Kala Moore
Exeter street
St. Patrick's parochial school
Sarah J. Pierce
J. I
BEC Central street
Ste
Erede Pierce
Elders nekley
Kate Chase
Plymouth
N. H
Warren E. Chase
Colonel Farr
Mark Mullen
Frank
Minnie Mullen
Church street
McMaamon, florist
Prescott & Mece
People’s Club
people's club
Hartford Fire Ravages Arms Shop Causing 150000 Loss
A Hartford blaze gutted the City Patent Fire Arms company shop at 150 yesterday afternoon, destroying about 150000 in property. The four story brick building served as storage for Colts company. total loss estimated at 150000 with 80000 loss attributed to the firm. The fire origin remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartromn
Patent Fire Arms company
shay
Colts’ company
Tom Dillon
Eaton
Wy Beardsley
Insurgents Gaining as Peixoto Announces Candidacy
Rio de Janeiro reports insurgent forces advancing after a failed coup attempt. Peixoto announces he will run for president while martial law limits elections. General arrest of leaders, including five generals and two officers, is noted. battles persist near Sao Paulo and Bahia, with ships and supplies moving to support the insurgents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peixoto
Times today
Rio de Janeiro
Montevideo
manngents
smanly
Brazilia
Sao Paulo
Admiral da Gora
Ile
Peixote
Bahia
Admiral da Gama
Senate Week Shapes Budget and Tariff Debate
Wasttsatox Feb 12 The Bland seniorage bill moves toward a vote in the house expected Wednesday with Memorial Day tribute to late Senator Stanford. O Neill Joy contest hearing set for Thursday with six hours of debate, seating likely. Fortification appropriation and tariff calendar aims to clear the schedule ahead of tariff discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
house
Columbia
Stanford
Carliste
treasury
O’Neil-Joy
O'Neil
Bounte
senate
Male
committee on the Judiciary
Peckham
Store Hours And Spring Derby Blocks Update
Our store will close Tuesday through Friday evenings at six until March. Five new Spring blocks in Black and Brown Derbys arrive in two qualities priced at $1.50 and 93. The business remains active this season with new stock appearing promptly across departments, including hats.
Lowell labor delegates chosen at central meeting
A large Lowell labor gathering admitted delegates from the Loom fixers union William Fletcher Michael Hogan Simon Bushee Henry Mills and James Carney. A special committee reported on 35 street railway tickets returned and a Labor city tickets balance of 297.40 from receipts of 1020.40. Delegates debated who should appear before the house labor committee to press the Sthour bi and Cahill's weaving measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor olor
Central Laver
Loomfixers’ union
William Fletcher
Michael Hogan
Simon Bushee
Henry Mills
James Carney
street railway conductors union
Labor city
William Molinney
Lowell
Sthour bi
Cahill
Logan
Gotten Spioners union
Ring of Justice Assembly
K. of L
ohe
aden
Ring
Fletcher
Lancashire
Eng
Rafferty
labor committee
Senaitor Brady
Moynahan
legislative committee
house
senate
Union Garment Workers of America
Stanley
Lovejoy
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BILLERICA'S TOWN HALL
Jonathan Wright
Sidney Ball
Futher Faulkner
Ebenezer Bowman
pes
FROST
Central Street
KINGSBURY
Bridge Street
Stront & Kingsbury
James F. consors
JAMES H. CARMICHAEL
OTHEOP & CUNNINGHAM
Merrimac
DOT'S
Merrimack Streets
W. McEVOY
Central St
American House
BoLton
Market Street
Gates
Lowent Hatel
H. PEARSON
Block
I H. NANCROFE & CO
Shattuck's New
Prescott Street
Muse
K. HEELON
Gorham St. Boarding
pare DONOVAN
Gortam Street
apa perHnCHVE
JUDGE HADLEY’S COURT
BOWLING NEWS
Merv
Toba
FUNERAL SERVICES
Sun
THE
Somer Ville
Somerville
Massachusetts
Huntington hall
Joe the Ture
Joe
Hugh Montgomery
police
Jo Hadley
John street
merchant
teagat
Formosa
U. U. Tea Co
corner Central
Prescott streets
VICTIN OF
John
Fuunlem
Enary
nancy Lowell
Emery
St. Peter Claver
San Antonio
Texas
Southern Messenger
St. Joseph's Advocate
Baltimore
Oblate
Patuers
J. is. Entery
O. M
Ir. Moloney
St. Peter Claver’s Mission
Peter Clayer
Oblates
Patrick McDonough
Ireland
Dublin
Joseph Aaworth
Abe Boston Grand Opera hrouse company
Sappho
Opera house
Taymactiate Conception
St Johnsbury
Mark Pease
Lo Salem
Taylor
Peak
C. D. Palner
Percy Parker
W. W. Duncan
Edwin Nichols
Page company
Howard
A. N. Dayal
St. Joseph's choir
federal
HARTFORD
COLIN
BRAZIL
Dominion
M. Ryder
New Haven
William Virtue
New York city
Portland and
Ruwmford Falls
Gloucester
Mass
Brunhilde
Banquerean
Hangebow
Matthew Toomey
Grand Crunk
Wootland
Edmund 5
Hawley
Bridgeport
Rodney Goodwin
West Biddeford
Musa
Kane
William A. Reed
Grand hotel
John W. Lake
Chicago
Evangelist D. & Moody
Betsy Moody
Wimmautta mills
New Bedford
Fredy Clement
Flume House
New Hampshire
Burgos
Avars
Nivbheroy
Rio Grande do Sul
Lasso Mundo
HALIFAX
aennio finance courmite tee
Loxpon
Waysas Ciry
Wildon
Coates House
D. RB. Poster
Wilson
Yarr McIntosh
Burr McIntosh
Nat Goodwin
McIntosh
Houk
Dayo
Georgy W. Houk
Congress
Con. Bronsmen Hulick and Hare
Ohio
Bryan
Nebraska
Springer and McDonald
Ilinois
Indiana
Elis
Oregon
McKaig
Maryland
Moler
Puyo
J. I. Campbell
Campbell
Company A
National
New Orleans
St. Louis
Henderson
Super Manufacturing company
PorTLAND
Thomas Z. Devine
Grand Trank
Chandler Meard
ZANZUE
W. A. Chandler
Momambasse
Fillette
Portswouth
Herbert
Pillette
PUTNAM & SON
Corner Central and Warren Streets
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