First Edition 2 O Clock Telegraphic Notice
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06 Jul 1894
Page 1
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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1894
Page
1
Brief notice indicates a second edition follows, with telegraphic and local news to be available later. It signals a 2 o clock timing for the next issue and points to continuation in the second edition.
John Green's furnishing store at Hurd and Central street was broken into Wednesday night. The Sun published an article on insurance co-insurance and a large company replied in pamphlet form detailing how an 80 percent clause works, including examples of underinsurance making a policy holder a co-insurer for the deficit and the premium implications. The piece notes rising rates due to fire losses and the trend toward broader use of co-insurance to spread risk among insured parties.
Lawrence Mfg Company chief warns of possible summer shutdown as demand drops and prices fall. Firms cut force, store goods, and study economy driven reorganization while reports of a Lowell syndicate to control major mills persist as operations adapt to weak markets.
In police court today fifteen drunks faced trial. Sentences included Mary Heath six months workhouse, Lizzie Howe five months workhouse, Celia Griffin two months workhouse, Bridget Nugent four months workhouse, Mary Armstrong four months jail, John Borden three months jail, and Peter O Hearn for assault and drunkenness fined thirteen dollars. Patrick Tower fined ten dollars for drunkenness. William Black sentenced to eight months at the State farm in Bridgewater for vagrancy. Four men arrested as suspicious persons released. A quar tette member noted for attire refused questions. Michael King allegedly interfered with Officer Breen and was fined five dollars after reward by the officer. Joan Fitzgerald not guilty of assault on Catherine Hansburg. The continued case of Councilman Ryan arrested for alleged assault on Hugh Rogers was tried. Ryan found not guilty and discharged after testimony and cross‑examination.
Mr Whitney of the state board of education visited the city midweek to inspect sites for a new normal school. A sub committee including George H Conley is reviewing options. Narrowed to two or three sites near Rogers park Wilder street and the Hope estate.
In Manchester New Hampshire a man named Peter A Fay of Lowell Massachusetts forcibly abducted his sister, a novice in the Sisters of Mercy, from Elm Street and escorted her toward a train. Officers and a lawyer intervened but Fay resisted until the sister volunteered to go with him, declaring her willing to return home. The girl had joined the convent weeks earlier, and Fay had long sought to reclaim her.
Mr W J Gillespie of Boston spent the Fourth with friends in this city and a lawn party occurred at T Andrews residence 120 Wilder street with guests from Boston Cambridge and Lawrence. J E Conant Co hosts a Saturday sale including two rare family horses a rockaway wagon Saunders buggy a piano box buggy and several wagons plus harness lumber and other items. Water board calls for coal bids as advertised.
William Jones of North Chelmsford and Louisa Bolsor of Aylesford Nova Scotia were married at the village hotel in North Chelmsford by Rev Briant. Bridesmaid Annie Campbell and best man Edward McCann attended. Judge Hadley and William Anderson plan to sail for Europe Saturday with time in London Paris and a stop at the Antwerp fair. Grace Hadley returns from Lawrenceville North Dakota to spend the summer at home.
Obituary notes on C Fred Varnum son of ex Representative Varnum who died at home on Smith street after short illness. Also reports death Wednesday of Elizabeth Melntyre wife of Calvin C Melntyre in Rochester New Hampshire, survived by husband and two children.
Fire destroyed nearly all main World’s Fair buildings except the horticultural, women’s, art palace, machinery hall and U S government structures. The blaze began at the terminal station, spread rapidly, and by 9:15 o’clock the last framework fell. An unknown man died in the conduits. two Marshall Field bookkeepers were hurt. several engine crews are missing. The fire is suspected incendiary.
Poems celebrate American independence and heroic figures from Revolutionary War and early nationhood. Edward Callaghan of Front Street writes of Patriots, battles, and pride, recalling Lexington, Bunker Hill, Washington, and naval defiance against Britain.
Gloucester reports Catherine McGilvery aged six died after her clothing caught fire while playing with matches. Authorities note initial ferry accident reports on the Thiess river were found to be false or unverified, amid rumors of a 100 drownings.
In Gloucester on July 6 reports say an A P A flag floated over the Broadway grammar schoolhouse in Rockport all day. The banner with a white field and large initials stirred curiosity and rumors centered on Rev Fr Tobin and possible actions he took at the school. Conflicting tales include firing three shots into the rolled flag or simply removing it, but none are verifiably confirmed.
The notice hints at resolving a lingering question about the J. E. Shanley & Co sale. Readers are left awaiting clarification on the fate of the firm and its property, with details expected soon.
A fine show window displays water sets ranging from 50c to 2.50 per set. UD TeaCo occupies the corner of Central and Prescott streets with the display this week.
The editorial praises Perry’s Court condemnation as a victory for Ward Four and urges the police commission to aggressively enforce sanitary regulations. It calls for inspectors and officers to actively combat dirt and decay, arguing health protection is as vital as morals and that police should guard public health as they do law.
Near the start of the Mud Hawk race Britannia overcame Vigilant in a 50 mile course. Satanita collided with Valkyrie sinking it as boats saved the crew. Satanita’s bow damaged. Valkyrie sank in 2% fathoms. Official times: Britannia 4h 28m 10s, Vigilant 4h 2m 45s.
Washington July 6 lawmakers debated the tariff bill with talk of a House conference. The vote on a tax measure for banks and treasury notes loomed as Speaker Crisp and Chairman Wilson eyed conference appointments. markets expect changes in the final act. Our store hours shifted and a sale on undergarments advertised with various sizes and prices, highlighting French balbriggan at 50c.
A rapid-fire roundup notes a coming revolution in Hayti and fires in Saco and Conestoga Centre. It reports a proposed anti anarchist union in Europe, home rule clashes, anarchist plot findings, a Western Union theft, beef price rises in Lawrence, and a Boston Common shooting death of a four year old. It mentions legal notices and labor strikes, plus cultural notes on Zola, Wagner, and opera plans in New York.
Batmore July 6 Judge Fowler upholds attachment validity of Merchants National Bank of Boston against the Maryland Steel Company in a case with subsequent attachments. Claims total about 250000 dollars while debts attached reach 6000000 dollars. Loxpox July 6 election held in Attlecliffe division of Sheffield for a House of Commons member. Gladstonian candidate B Lang was nominated.
Cor. Warren Central Street store advertises fixed prices at Putnam and Son, clothing shop offering men’s and boys’ wear with emphasis on value and steady pricing.
The United States Cordage mill off Lawrence street was destroyed by fire after a six hour blaze that began near boilers. loss estimated at 15,000 with 14,000 in insurance. about 20 workers affected as flames fed on turpentine and rope while firefighters fought limited access and boarded walls to prevent spread to Faulkner's mills.
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