26 Jan 1894
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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1894
Page
1
The issue markets itself as Lowell’s only penny paper delivering cable and telegraphic despatches. Most news items repeat in other local papers tomorrow, urging readers to wait for fuller coverage.
Boston dispatch reports a major leadership reorganization at the Boston and Maine system. On February 3 General Manager T. A. McKinney of the Concord and Montreal road will succeed J. W. Sanborn as B and M general manager, with G. F. Evans of the Connecticut River 192d named assistant general manager and Sanborn returning to manager of the southern division. The report lists several other executives in New York or out of town.
A lavish Middlesex Street reception hosted last evening by Hon. and Mrs. George W. Fifield drew Lowell's prominent society, with extravagant floral decor, an American orchestra, and a large 500 invitations list. Also noted are the annual milk inspector Thomas O Allen report and Burns Day observances by the Caledonian Club, plus social events and directory notices around the city.
Local items report O'Donnell Gilbride selling in cloak dept, Merrimack Clothing expanding banding and lettings. sewer committee called to meet. MA YMCA sale and supper planned. Lowell cases to be tried in Boston Supreme Judicial Court. Paige street buildings work underway. Vesper league to bowl Les Miserables tonight. City clerks note Lavergne Daigle marriage license. Chelmsford Street church officers elected. Obituaries include Alonzo Cobuin and Asa Clement with careers in mills and frost growing. Public installation of Washington Commandery featured with a large turnout and a turkey supper for 300.
Lowell citizens urge a strong united effort as the legislative committee on education considers new normal schools. A private hearing with the state board of education is held, and Lowell hopes to prove it deserves a location. The committee plans hearings across counties to evaluate ten or more towns for possible sites.
The General Hospital board met yesterday with E. D. Holden chosen president and firmly deciding to serve. The declination issue was postponed for two weeks while Larkin T. Trull was elected vice president. Committees appointed include Executive and Auditing with noted trustees and Mrs. Talbot, Miss Fay, and others. The meeting was reported as harmonious and satisfactory.
Our theatres announce Peck's Bad Boy at the Opera House for tomorrow night a lively original edition full of comedy. Next week features Keene in Othello on Wednesday and Sea brook in The Isle of Champagne on Thursday with Country Circus for the rest of the week. Also notes a new Maine horse shoe company led by Patrick Guyton plans a local shop to manufacture the patent shoe and calls it an alternative to frost sharpening.
Boston reports a vigorous House session with Rep Step Utley moving to reconsider a vote on an attorney general opinion about the Ol Colony road lease to the New York, New Haven and Hartford line. The measure would refer the railroad issue to the Railroads Committee amid accusations of speculation.
A proposed 2500 side trotting race between Healey of Graniteville and Nutting of Forge Village drew local talk after a recent ice race. An incident on Central street near the B M station led Officer Joan Walsh to intervene when a reckless rider forced a sidewalk spectacle near the American House stable. The driver was detained at the station house and placed in custody.
The vendor laments too many pairs for sale and slashes the price from three dollars to two, inviting buyers to take advantage of the reduced offer. Officials note the move aims to clear excess stock and attract quick sales.
A Ward Four family reports clear river water turned suspect after solar exposure revealed tiny moving life forms in their driven well supply. Mrs Parre collected twelve days of samples, noting white wormlike creatures that grew larger with daily observation. They have boiled washing water and refuse river water, seek water board investigation, and may keep the specimens for public viewing.
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