09 Jan 1894
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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1894
Page
1
The paper notes The Bun as the only penny press in Lowell receiving cable and telegraphic dispatches. Most news items appear on other local pages tomorrow, if readers can wait.
A telegraphed document from Victoria B C reveals J Lilivokalani pledging if reinstated as Hawaiian sovereign to grant unconditional pardons to all involved in the Jan 17 1893 revolution and restore rights under the existing constitution. The pledge covers duties of provisional government and promises to assume military and police expenditures. Attested December 18 1893.
Telegraph item notes a $1000 benevolence to the poor from Gen Olney Arnold. A seafield fall at the Globe theatre claims George Garron. Deaths include Mabel Cutler four, Lizzie McDonald three months, Jane Lynch, Michael Moriarty 94, Daniel Murphy two, Edith Mackin two months, May Green seven, Mary Sanders 19, with homes listed in Boston area addresses. Funeral details given for some.
Fifteen civil suits listed at the poker couch include Robinson Brewing Co versus Julius S Bourdon and New England Paint Co versus 3 B W Early et al. First National Bank directors chosen: James Abbott Ephraim Brown Joseph S Brown Thomas Costello Henry Cushing Patrick Dempsey John Lennon William Parker Freeman Porfer Albion Taylor Samuel Wand. Abbott re elected president. No more smallpox cases reported though Linneban girl remains seriously ill. Mary Jowe praised in Hamburg dispatch as the singer in Lowell area.
The Lowell General Hospital corporation held its annual meeting with many of its early organizers present. Reports reviewed include hospital opening changes, a training school for nurses, and a current capacity of 31 beds with four more possible in emergencies. Board and treasurer reports were accepted, trustees appointed, and officers elected as the meeting adjourned after thanks to the Board of Trade.
In police court William Gandette faced charges of assault and battery, fellow defendant Thomas F. Deigeau had a case continued for a week, and Charles W. Halladay pleaded not guilty to threatening to kill his wife Minnie Halladay. Judge Jere Crowley noted Halladay’s sobering behavior when not drinking and warned probation with liquor alternatives for his heart. John Carney paid fines for drunkenness and for breaking glass.
Mlle Bertoto a 17 year old dancer once from Boston and lately a sensation at the Lakeview Theatre in Lowell died last night from paralysis caused by overexertion during her eccentric dances. She captivated the city last summer and was the sole support of an elderly father. Her career spanned Paris Boulogne and London stages before coming to New York and then Lowell.
Mayor Rutter’s nominee Michael F. Coblos for second assistant engineer of the fire department failed 4 to 1 as four Republican aldermen voted no while Alderman Dow was absent. The mayor said he would continue as a fire engineer while serving as mayor. Also announced were committee assignments with Lowell representatives receiving limited positions and reshuffles among Foss Murphy S Murphy Hayes Donahue and D J Murphy.
Reports detail tensions on the island as Captain Hooke and other naval officers discuss landing 60 men to influence a possible restoration of the queen. Wills warns of U S protection withdrawal while signaling Democratic confidence in Cleveland era policy amid royalist expectations and shifting public mood.
Reports from Jackson ville indicate Governor is bluffing to deter ticket sales for the Corbett Mitchell bout. Sources say Mitchell admitted he cannot prevent the fight, while boxing officials expect the event to proceed as advertised amid gaming room chatter.
Tale from Pamplog Quen Pond area claims a spectral figure apears at midnight by a boat house near the Grove shed. Foremen report crew mass desertion after ghost sightings, with two men vouching for the story's truth and noting no night gangs since.
The article notes Venus visible in the evening sky with a slim crescent as it passes the moon and rivals Jupiter Mercury and Saturn for brilliant displays. describes the lunar and planetary alignment, plus a reference to an opera at the Academy with Venus as a central role and performers Fannia Johnston Cancille D Aretlle. It also mentions a New Year souvenir spoon from the Minneapolis Times and Mr. Jobo Batman recalling Lowell friends.
The report lists multiple funeral services in the area. Laura A Benner’s funeral was at her Dundge street home with Rev G C Osgood and a quartet performing. Other ceremonies included Arlin at Se Edson chapel, Mrs Jane Bush on Cilden street, George S Giffel in Te wksbury church, and James Coyle on Natton street with Catholic cemetery burial.
Miss Nellie Poster resigns as principal of the Dover Street kindergarten with Miss Wilson filling in. A city meeting by church and benevolent groups plans to employ the unemployed by clearing and hauling wood for city use. Shoppers report a sharp price drop at O'Donrell and Gilbride's with delivery wagons seen carrying a baby carriage in zero weather.
Venus the brightest opera now in Boston with Johnstone Warville and Sutherland opens at Orrna House. Three more nights feature Li Troviature Bohemian Girl and Faust. The Vondoo praised. next week Black Crook returns. Kirmess social announced to aid local cadets. strong theatre lineup continues with The Octoroon and Pet at Lone Place noted.
Local notes record a variety of snippets from Middlesex Superior Court divorce docket dates to highway plans Watertown and Mt. Topé. Reports mention skating cancellations due to snow, club officer elections, bowling shoe alibis, highway funding estimates, and forecasts of tonight’s contests. Also noted are new well developments and theater seating rearrangements to accommodate spectators. English paper arrivals back in Lowell show Manchester canal news and local ties to power interests.
The trustees met last evening and decided to keep the British American Citizen paper off the public reading room files. Some expected a communication from the APAs bub but it did not come. It is understood British American publishers will send an agent to investigate objections to the paper. Librarian Chase says the paper will not appear on the files in accordance with the trustees' action.
In good authority Rep resentive Farley is a leading figure on the manufacturing committee and Murphy is expected to be influential this year. The first cut down since 32 is linked to a labor action at North Billecha with three quarter time workers.
Our store will close Tue Wed Thu Fri evenings at 6 until March. We marked down 50 Blue Chinchilla Overcoats to $10 each from $15. Men prefer smooth-faced Meltons and Kerseys, but these Blue Chinchillas offer warmth and service beyond other overcoats. Visa holders outdoors may save five dollars. money back guarantee on these or anything we sell.
A compact telegraphic roundup notes a collision involving the Spanish steamer Masques, renewed sealing issues at issue, Bristol stables burned with a heavy loss, and Governor McKinley’s inauguration at Columbus. Other items cover Danbury hat makers moving to Newark, wartime misreadings by London papers, a schooner near Patchogue blamed on total loss, prison funding, and local crime and public health notes including a grand jury hold and smallpox cases in Boston.
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