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12 Jul 1894
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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1894
Page
1
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Resolutions by Ladd Whitney Post 185 G A R Lowell condemn labor union protests as anarchistic and vow to uphold law and order endorsing President Cleveland. Post 120 also backs Cleveland’s suppression of mob violence. Local reactions note statewide indignation and surprise at Lowell interest.
In court this morning John Washington pleaded not guilty to being a common drunkard. Officer Crowley testified Washington had appeared drunk over twenty five times in six months. Washington cursed the court, claimed sobriety, and was jailed five months in the work house. He taunted officers as he left the dock.
In a police court hearing a Polish born wife named Katryna Twovik and husband Edi Twovik faced an alleged poisoning over a belief that ground doves hearts could restore harmony. A roommate witness Enaibila Nawak testified the wife sprinkled what she thought was poison on breakfast. The wife admitted buying two live doves in Poland legend says to revive love. she cooked and ground the hearts but the suspect charm proved ineffective and she was discharged.
The Democratic city committee of Haverhill protests the removal of Dudley F. Stevens as deputy collector of internal revenue and the appointment of Arthur C. Richardson by Internal Revenue Collector Donovan. They condemn the action as civil service and public policy injustice, denounce lack of notice, and condemn the conduct of those involved, saying the resolutions will be sent to Donovan and Washington.
In a Bethlehem talk Mrs. Julia B. Dewey recounted introducing nature-work at the Lowell training school for cotton mill children. She described initial resistance from a class of hard hearted city barbarians, then noted the plant study transformed them into patient, truthful, self reliant students who enjoyed learning.
The funeral of John Hayes occurred at 3 o'clock yesterday from his Fulton Place home with large attendance and burial in the Catholic cemetery. Hippolyte Germain’s funeral was from St Joseph's Church with a solemn high mass. Rev Fr Emard and associates officiated, choir by A N Duval, burial at St Joseph's. Jeremiah Scannell's funeral from Paige Street home went to Immaculate Conception for high mass. Prof Haggerty led the choir, burial in the Catholic cemetery.
Local residents head to beaches mountains and shores for vacations while others plan summer moves. Percy Burleigh goes to the White mountains and Miss Marion McAlvin will star in Star Gazer next season. Engagement announced between Edmund T. Simpson and Ella Whiteside. Several visits to Cape Porpoise New London Ossipee Park and Rangeley lakes are noted along with trips to Maine New York and Canada.
The Knights of Labor may call a nationwide work stoppage, but initial reports show most workers stay on the job. Sovereign says the appeal aims to mobilize, not command, yet observers caution that local assemblies must vote before any walkout occurs.
The tariff conferees in Washington report slow progress with general discussions on sugar coal iron ore whiskey and other schedules. They intend to adhere to the house bill while conceding some points to the senate. Voorhees notes harmony and a ten day timeline, with resistance to major receding from senate amendments. The senate proceeds rapidly with appropriation bills and the McRae land grant forfeiture bill passing. Ottawa conference ends with a colonial union proposal opposed by several colonies. Star Shirt Waists and Blouses promotion ends with sales and stock notes.
Mr James Phelan enjoys vacation at Fitchburg. Canton Pawtucket to move meeting place to new Odd Fellows hall. W C A hosted a reception for lady bicyclists with ice cream and cake for about 30. John Street Congregational society held annual picnic and games at Willow Dale for around 150. Eliot Sunday school excursion to salt water to Boston faced showers. Evangelist George S Avery, former Lowell Y M C A secretary, expanding his Glad Tiding tents with two tents and several evangelists, touring needy towns this summer.
Help wanted advertisement seeking sales agents to take orders for Mt. Hope Nurseries products. Experienced agents earn substantial weekly pay with permanent positions. Apply by writing Ellwanger and Barry in Rochester New York.
The St Patrick's Cadet band agrees to repeat their July 6 concert next evening against City Hall at 7 30 if weather allows. Printing needs are to be handled by Teaun job print, chosen for quality and cost savings.
Par rsposo Arkansas July 13 A race riot occurred at Marked Tree with 36 shots fired. Several black residents were wounded but none killed. Leaders on both sides were detained. Also noted is a fine water display and a sale at U S Tea Co corner Central and Presents streets with show windows priced 50 cents to 2 50 per set.
The US Chicago collided with the tank steamer Azoff yesterday. Damage is estimated at $12,000. The Chicago was at anchor when the accident occurred, and the Azoff sustained three broken plates. owners of the Azoff must pay the cost.
In Oxronp Me a face at a vacant Keith mansion window yesterday led investigators to discover a man named Stone beneath a lounge in an attic. A valise with valuables and another ready to be filled was found. Stone was placed under $300 bonds.
In Glasgow on July 12, the Clyde yachting carnival resumed with a quadrangular course in the firth of Clyde. Home mark times read Britannia 4:20:15 and Vigilant 4:26:35 as Victorian Britons joked the event as the Firth of Flukes.
Senator Shaw of North Chelmsford leads the push to win the Lowell councillor seat with a Board of Trade push aiming for a nomination. Dr. Harlow is a rival Republican candidate from the lower district. County commissioner and gubernatorial conventions loom as Lowell figures maneuver. Congress looks toward Stevens vs Knox as the likely ticket while Gov Greenhalge allies weigh their influence.
Fire alarm at 4 PM reported a large blaze in two sheds behind Davis Sargent box manufacturers at 633 Middlesex Street opposite McIntyre. Both sheds storing lumber and finished woodwork burned. one house across the street caught fire but was saved. Sparks flew as firemen battled the hour long fire. loss likely exceeds $1,000 above $1,500 insured. J. C. Church held insurance on the fire.
Frank L Wall 46 son of William Hull died July 5 in Norfolk Neb. Mary Stowell 95 wife of Jonas Stowell died yesterday at 33 Abbott Street leaving four sons and four daughters including Police Officer Stowell. Martha Hanscom longtime Sea Foam House Crescent Beach died Saturday. formerly ran Franklin House in Boston and Sea Foam House Crescent and Gleason House in Boston. Thomas W child of Thomas and Exalina Taylor died last evening at Cheever Street. Ellen T O Neil 45 died yesterday at 262 Fletcher Street. leaves husband Cornelius and three sons two daughters. James E Sheridan 27 son of John Sheridan died this morning at 714 Central Street. McManmon florist Prescott Merrick.
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