First Edition 2 O'clock For Later Telegraphic News
The note announces the newspaper's schedule with a later Second Edition for additional telegraphic and local news.
01 Jan 1894
Page 1
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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1894
Page
1
The note announces the newspaper's schedule with a later Second Edition for additional telegraphic and local news.
In Lowell news a 10 percent pay cut is announced at the Carpet mills prompting planned talks on a strike tonight. The article notes hundreds of operatives learning of the cut and a shift in labor unrest spreading through local industry.
Henry A Spaulding aged 49 died at home in Pelham. Elizabeth D Gardner widow of former city auditor died at 13 Lombard Street aged OS. She leaves daughter Elia E H Gardner and sister Bs George I F Scribner. Martha Austin aged 83 died at North Chelmsford. Samuel Jones aged 13 years 9 months died at home in Gilmanville.
The new city council was installed in the alderman chamber in the city hall amid modest ceremony. Mayor Pickman read the inaugural as ex-mayors and officials observed. council leaders were chosen and appointments named, with a focus on orderly transition and restraint in civil process duties.
In a special Saturday night meeting the common council overrode the mayor's veto on the First street extension resolution. Councilmen argued over veto consistency and railroaded actions, while two members, Barclay and Killpartrick, supported the mayor. A vote resulted in twenty in favor of passing over the veto, with two dissenters. A separate sale ad notes a dress goods discount of forty percent at J. W. Keyes & Co. in Lowell.
Police raid the Well man block at Merrimack and Bridge street, arresting half a dozen for being present at a Sunday card game. A separate incident on Race street ends with Joseph Guyette stabbing Millman Somers in a confrontation. The cup of misdeeds includes a theft from Thomas Mooney by Michael Gallagher and other assorted notes on local events and a furniture sale preview.
Four people die in a blaze that Omaha authorities attribute to John Cummings in a suspected act of rage. A 12 year old recalls Cummings sat on the bed edge, toppled a lamp, and locked inmates inside as flames spread killing his wife, mother in law, baby, and his grandmother. Neighbor accounts and street chatter follow as investigators hear of fighting overhead and a possible motive. Social season opens in Washington with receptions at the White House and Arlington as diplomats gather.
An elderly man named Cotterman, living in Dagle block on Middlesex Street, fell from a trunk Saturday night and died. Sergeant Kew investigated and ruled the death from natural causes. Medical Examiner Irish later confirmed death due to advanced age. Cotterman was 102 years old.
Audiences crowded the Opera House for The Dar ler Saturday praising Manager Cosgrove s company as the best in the farce. Ida Rogers led with charm and song, McAlvin and Bedell also drew praise, while Bobby Ralston sparked constant laughter. The Dazsler troupe proved wholesome and popular, with bouquets and encores reflecting a strong local turnout alongside other city notices and public reports on city finances and services.
In St John s Newfoundland a collision between the Dutch tank steamer La Flandre and the British steamer Cyphrenes resulted in the Cyphrenes sinking within hours. La Flandre sustained heavy damage with water flooding compartments and holes along the hull. Captain Kelley of Cyphrenes and crew of 25 escaped to the La Flandre, while both captains withheld details of the incident.
MAD REVEL THEY FORCE THE DOORS OF A PRISON and Liberate the Desperate Convicts at Castelvetrano. A large mob, armed with petroleum and weapons, attacked the Octroi and central offices, looted wine shops, and freed inmates. Troops restored order after violence spread through the town and banners lauded King Humbert and Queen Marguerite.
Our store will be closed on weeknights at 6 o clock through March. Most heavy-weight goods have had their best markdowns this season. Some items do not sell as expected, prompting further price cuts. We have cut suits and overcoats across all sizes and lots, including twelve to fifteen dollar suits now ten dollars and Rogers, Peet & Co. overcoats down from twenty five to twenty. We will mention more marked-down lots daily.
Libellant Lylnte A Ways, of Lowell, seeks divorce from Michael J Hayes, alleging cruel treatment and failure to provide support since 1883. Court orders require Hayes to appear in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with notice published in the Lowell newspaper and an attested copy of the libel and order sent by registered mail.
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