Lawsuit over false imprisonment tied to 1892 enforcement crusade
Johanna Thurston sues Deacon Otis A. Merrill for 10000 alleging false imprisonment during the 1892 enforcement drive. Judge Potnam cites malice and lack of probable cause in the cited Mitchell vs Wall decision. a $2000 verdict was previously returned after extensions were overruled. Rumors of additional suits against police officers circulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Thurston
Joan H. Morrison
Deacon Otis A. Merrill
city hall
Potnam
Fatal Jump Strikes Insurance Agent On City Sidewalk
L A Watkins an insurance agent was found bleeding on the sidewalk in front of his home after a possible jump or fall from a fourth story window. He died soon after. Other brief items note Calumet mills at Uxbridge resuming work after eight weeks and no change in the Bridgeport street railway strike. Receivers named for the New York and New England road and a health board note on a suspicious case not being smallpox. Bowers fried chips advertised at old city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masa
TRE Lux
Satem
L.A. Watkins
Tar Sun
Calumet
Uxbridge
Bridgeport
Police Court Breaches Drunkenness and Assault Cases
Eight drunks appear in police court. George Gray convicted of drunkenness and vandalism, gets six months and one month, appeal partially withdrawn. A vagrant charge for Clement Duchin placed with probation officer Tutlle to locate a home. Minnie Godkin pleads sanity in $25 larceny. sentence postponed. John and Mary Connolly plead not guilty to assault on Anne Sullivan. further details given. Valentine Wilmot convicted of cruelty to a horse. sentence deferred. Old married couple record shows two 70 year olds seeking marriage. Church lecture on Berlin planned at Worthen Street Baptist church tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gray
Thomas H. Boyle
Clement Duchin
Tutlle
Minnie Godkin
Blanche Burnett
Godkin
John Connelly
Mary Ellen Connelly
Anne Sullivan
Common street
Connellys
Sullivan
Connelly
Mary Ellen
John
John Stanley
Elizabeth Blackstone
Valentine Wilmot
Agent Drucy
Jon
Mary Comnelly
Annie Schivan
Country Club Plan Outlined For Season In Lowell
Country Club in Lowell, led by E B Conant, outlines plans for a spring clubhouse, stables, and polo grounds on Tyngs Island. Times are hard, delaying $20,000 facilities, but rides and polo are anticipated once conditions improve. Island, purchased for $7300 by five gentlemen, hosts an old house with a large central chimney and screens dividing spaces. Officers named include Charles H. Allen president and Edward N. Burke secretary, with membership around 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Country club
Tyng's island
Lowell
Country club
E. B. Conant
businss
Suuseriba
Edward N. Burke
Vesper Boat club
Tyng’s island
Merrimack Steam Navigation company
Louseberg
eail
Tower club
Boston
Charles H. Allen
Joseph A. Nesmith
treasuer
Paul Butler
Alexander G. Cumnock
George 8
Motley
Charles P. Nichols
Francis 0. Plunkett
Edward L. White
West Billerica Milkman Severely Injured by Horse Kick
John Sullivan of West Billerica, a milkman, suffered both legs broken when a horse kicked him in his barn this morning. Dr. Welch of this city was summoned for surgical care. Sullivan, who had previously broken one leg, was reportedly at work in the stall and touched the horse with a rake before the kick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
fohn Sullivan
West Billerica
Edward Murphy
Billerica
Welch
Sullivan
Tragic Ice Skating Accident Claims James Tully Aged 17
Western river tragedy reports James Tully of 231 Fayette street and two companions, William Griffiths 19 and Augustus Doyle, skating near Wood's farm North Tewksbury. Ice cracked under them. Doyle rescued Griffiths, Tully disappeared and is presumed dead. Doyle and Griffiths praised for rescue efforts. mother had warned them to be careful on the ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tully
Fayette street
William Griffiths
Agustus Doyle
gvar Wood
North Tewksbury
Doyle
Tully
Concord
bel
James
Immaculate Conception school
Lowell Commercial college
Lowell High school
Tue Su
Joseph ‘Tully
Joe
James tink
Griffiths
Hunt's Falls
Dect
young Doyle
lhrge
Liefield
Village Notes On Local Meetings And Social Events
Regular town council and committee meetings are announced for this evening. Arts and music items include a Highland club soprano solo and a Meister concert at Mechanics Hall. A clearance sale at J J Gaynor & Co on Prescott Street runs through the week. The Putnam Guards bazaar and annual ball take place in Huntington Hall, with season tickets priced at one dollar. Local news covers vaccination experiences, a sailor life talk at John Street Church, and city clerk records of engagements. Other items note a wool schedule controversy, New York shopping for spring millinery, a Wilhelm Henrich recital at Highland Church, and a proposed Exeter church site sale worth about $7,500 to $8,000 with large funds available from Philips Exeter trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
common council
committee on commonity
William I. Courtney Esq
Lucius Mac Shepard
solprano
Highland club
J. J. Gaynor & Cos
Prescott street
Putnam Guards
Huntington hall
Edward Caley
W. A. Weywood
John street
Church league
Edward Ft . Brady
Nellie Cuff
Jeremiah J.Dooley
Susan Slasin
Jerry Connors
Towell
Joe Flaherty
Tom
Boston
Orchestral club
Mechanics
J. W. Faulkner & Son
mills
Senator Hoar
Washington
William J. Johnson
New York
Johnson
Wilhem Henrich
Highland church
Merriam
Govand
La Biondino” and Mr. Henrich
William P. Chadwick
Exeter
N. H
Alfred ME
Austin K
John E
Second Congregational church
said
Chadwick
Philips Exeter academy
Messrs. Chadwick
the
chuch
Funeral notices for Burnett Sands Gorman Martin
The article records several funeral services. Frank Burnett held at Bartleth Street with Mechanics Lodge members as bearers and burial at Edson cemetery. Margaret Sands mourned at South Chest Street with high Mass at St Peters and Catholic cemetery interment. Maria Gorman remembered at Market Street with high Mass at St Patrick’s and Catholic cemetery. Josephine Martin funeral at Jefferson Street with burial in Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Burnett
Bartleth street
Mechanics lodge
Coui
Burnal
Edson
Margaret Sands
lome
South Chest
St. Peters church
Maria Gorman
Market street
St. Patrick’s church
Fr Burke
Josephine Martin
Jefferson street
Forge Village appoints D. E. Splain postmaster
D E Splain was appointed postmaster of Forge Village yesterday replacing G Prescott who was removed. Cdl A A Haggett attended ex Gov Gaston funeral yesterday and Judge C S Lilley attended the obsequies of the late Judge Thompson of Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. EB. Splain
Forge Village
G. Prescott
Cdl
A. A. Haggett
Gaston
C. S. Lilley
Thompson
Gloucester
Rumored Family Row on Central Street Ends Without Arrests
Street rumor claims a murder attempt occurred on Central Street during a drunken quarrel near Hudson Street. A man named Riley allegedly attacked his wife but was stopped by neighbor Charles Curtin, who was injured by a chair strike. Dr. O Connor attended, police noted the incident but made no arrests. A dog rescued a cat from a telephone pole near Taw Son Building in the morning as a boy climbed to save the feline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central street
Hudson street
Riley
Charles Curtin
Dr. O'Connor
wade
Taw Son
Meeting at Gardner Harker hall on town ballots
Lively town meeting in Gardner Harker hall drew nearly every voter as residents debated ballot methods and town affairs. A five-member committee was formed to plan a new town hall and a cistern project for fire protection, with final votes on by law changes and the Australian ballot proposal remaining contentious after extended discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilleriea
Gardner Harker hall
Uys i
U. Koliausek, Jr
W. Faulkner
LW. Faulkner
E. N. Roy
Bernard Kenney
J. Jaquith
W. A. Morey
Paukner
Sulney
J. N. Parker
Joseph Jaquith
Clark
cisterna
lade town
weeling
Waskell sant
Roger Barrington
estera
Dudley Poster
Highland club winter tournament and league standings amid rough play
The Highland club schedules a winter tournament next week and a handicap billiard event at the Highlander this Saturday. Corwin of the Vespers posts a season high 634 away from home as the Vespers sit second in total pins behind the B A A. Les Miserables sit fifth in Highlands standings with several players topping individual averages. Weaker results include the Weapers and Les Miserables leading divisions, and Highlands tied for first in the second division. Reports cover team results from S A A A divisions and a police incident involving a man arrested for fighting and drunkenness on Centralville. Mrs Sullisast y, wife of ex councilman Sullivan, fell and broke her left leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland club
Highlander
Corwin
Vespers
Les Miserables
Highlands
Grover
McLaughlin
Swift
Goulding
Thorpe
Marren Sith
Shaw
Seede
Weapers
Alghlands
Lowells
Waverleys
Hishlands
Jeffries
Grendons
resu
Knapp
Fels
Sullivan
Coburn
Chadwick
Hart
Marrell
Pearson
Mansur
Ovens
Angry husband confronts unfaithful wife in Lowell
Fireburg January 22 John Hennessey of Fairmount street, a teamster, seeks his wife’s return after she left with James Shaughnessy two weeks ago. He finds them at a friend’s house in Lowell. He urges her to come home but she refuses. The January Thaw event at the Sighland early house Wednesday will feature prize contests and floor strengthening led by a committee of locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fireburg
John Hennessey
Fairmount street
Hennessey
Lowell
James Shaughnessy
Shaughnessy
Liv
dannery
Sighland
Charles F. Libby
Abel Wheeler
R. G. Bartlett
Jeff A. Knowles
Charles IT. Warren
Charles Ti
Small
H. Haynes
Charles E. McIntire
Edward Bicknell
Gardner W. King
Frank
Stowell
Arson Charge and Family Conflict Tie Lowell Man
William Stott of Lowell was arrested in Kingston on arson charges for setting fire to Alonzo Lawrence’s dwelling and for allegedly firing at his father-in-law, Margaret Tracey. Stott, married to Lawrence’s daughter, pursued his wife to Wickford to compel her return. Also listed were notices of deaths: Margaret Tracey, Fannie Brown, John C. Sawyer, and Kathleen Killey, with brief biographical details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
edito
PROVIDENSE
Willian Stott
Lowell
Kingston
ths
Alonzo Lawrence
Stott
Miss Lawrence
Wickford
Margaret Tracey
Payette street
Fannie Brown
FP. S. Brown
Melrose street
Boston
Lynchburg
March
Fisher Hildreth
Edson
John C. Swayer
Goward Place
Appleton street
los daha Killey
Patrick
Julia Killey
Moral'y court of
Cross street
Burlesque and Theatre Review From Lowell Bijou and Opera House
Lowell theatre notes praise Beary Laurlesque troupe at the Bijou with “A Trip tent Chance Town” and the strong cast led by Miss Pegey Brand Teddy and Cleve Simonds. Richard III with Thomas W. Keene draws a full house at the Opera House and Marie Wainwright stars in Social Swim while Caledonian Club prepares Burns anniversary events and debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Brow
Lowell
Beary
Bijou
Chance Town
Misa Pegey
Teddy
Cleve Simonds
Bueldey
Bart—Steven
Manuel DeFoe
Mellon
Tucker
Mantie Briscoe
Watson
Owens
Lyle
Miss Williams
Brigham
Opera House
Thomas W. Keene
Keene
Richard II
Keena
Shakespeare monal
Mroughout
London
Richard
Thomas St. Eagleson
Edwin Arden
Buckingham
Frank Henning
Richmond
Miss Waders
Elisabeth
Miss Fitz Allen
Lady Anna
battle of Bosworth Field
Marie Jansen
Delmonico
Marie Wainwright
Clyde Fitch
New York
Supreme Court affirms Manning verdict for 23396 dollars
Boston dispatch reports the full Supreme Court overturned Manning's exceptions and upheld a verdict of 23396 dollars in favor of Andreas Erlen in a civil suit. The decision follows earlier misreported figures and multiple related cases in Boston and New York headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Su Boston
Supreme court
Yong
d Jerome J. Manning
Andreas Erlen
Boston
Postmastersh ip prospects and local society notes
The Washington correspondent says Lowell post office fate likely Corbett as postmaster, without Stevens endorsement. Huntington Hall hosts Kurmness event with 18 dances, Leila McIntyre charms audience, attendance up as prices reduced. Eliot Congregational Society reports strong finances, outlines insurance renewal and year plans, George E King elected treasurer, multiple committee appointments, and church repairs funded by donations. Brannlated Sugar sold at cost by D.S. Tea Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington hall
Lite Masa
Leila McIntyre
Lowell
Eliot Congregational society
D. Holden
Jesse Z. Shepard
Lee Bower
Roses
George E. King
Jason hind
treasuer
E. D. Fletcher
W. Horne
J. H. Shepard
HW. G. Childs
A. F. Nichols
widen
W. F. Ward
Ladies’ Charitable Society
ushers
Logans Club Holds Annual Meeting and Plans Ball
The twenty two members met at Middlesex street apartments to elect officers for the coming year. John J. Clark was named president with James A. Cudworth as vice president and DeWR Miles secretary. A grand ball is planned for Flamington hall on the eve of Fashion Day as the club seeks new quarters near Judge Lilley’s old post office block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
moehi
Middlesex street
John J. Clark
James A. Cudworth
De WR Miles
Josh. H. Keckahaw
James F. Dwyer
Thomas A. Boyle
duows Doyle
John Rourke
Clark
Lilley
Hig
Flamington hall
Billy? McGunnigle
Tommy” Cotter
baseball fame
Mr. Gagin
Brockton Hogans
Henrn Massachusetts
lowell
Lynn
Boston
Brockton
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Cowell
LAW AND ORDER
Deacon C. A. Merrill
Crusade
Judge Wallace
T. C. Platt
Marsden J. Perry
Providence
N.Y
N. E. road
board of health
old city hall
Hadley, J
city clerk's ofice
Bowers
Worthen Street Baptist church
Mr. Rabotean
Berlin
Niewspa
Tyne’s Island
John Sullivan
LOWER RIVER
FUNERAL SERVICES
BILLERIGA
Wieangwal
Frederick Juquith
Jaquith
Iowa
Uorbert King
Mr. Kenney
F. A Morey
J. Norroce
H. B Barker
quien
tee
Roger
BOWLING NEWS
Toan
Centralville
Keeper McKensie
Tenac Libby
WILLIAM STOTT
DEAS
McMnanmon
Prescott
Caledonian Club
Moir
James Fraser
Burns
Greenhalge
Hastings
Jurvingstone
McPhee
Barksater
street committee
J. F. MANNING
Supreme Bench
Agate
Tag Sun
Melville EF. Jones
Sun
John Shea
DOOLEY
Lawrance
Sus
LAWRENCE
Jan
Patric Dooley
essman Stevens
Endoraa Corbett
Boston Advertiser
Lowell post
Corbett
taude
Stevens
North Andover
D.S. Tea Co
corner Central
Prescott streets
Rogers, Peet & Co
PUTNAM & SON
PAIGE CLOTHIERS
Corner Central and
Warren’ Streets
Lowell Board of ‘trade
revivar
eame
Moesars
O. A. Merrill
FL We Stirkney
J. Murphy
Richard Bray
Wm. J. Coughlin
Peter Yinnopolupus
uieht
Currier
Corinthicus
Greek Orthodox church of
funers
Thomas H. Lawler
Merrimack
John Streets
Newspape
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