11 Jun 1894
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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1894
Page
1
The Sun states it is the only Lowell paper receiving Associated Press and telegraphic dispatches, noting most news will appear in other papers tomorrow if readers wait.
Iowa miners and operators near a settlement to resume work on Wednesday with promises to restore the 1893 wage scale and rules, allowing no discrimination against striking men. All miners statewide may return to work at mines willing to restart under the agreement, with ongoing consideration of complaints and prompt adjustment of any wrongs.
Funeral services were held for Catherine Bresnahan at her 39 Abbott street home and St. Peter's Church, with interment in the Catholic cemetery. Separate services for George W. Haines were conducted in Tewksbury, burial in Edson cemetery. Hannah Casey's funeral also took place at St. Peter's with burial in Catholic cemetery. John She’s funeral from Lewis street drew large attendance from many organizations, including St. Patrick's Cadet band and numerous Irish societies. Pallbearers represented Holy Name, LLBs, Court Shields, AOH, and Div. 1 AOH.
Local notes report Miss Marion McAlvin of the city will be leading lady in Star Gazer Joe Ott's company next season. Phil Ott will join the same company. The marriage of James Mackin and Mamie Grinnell is set for June 27. Joel Knapp visits Kingfield, Maine. Horace Harrison injured in bicycle accident. Elizabeth D Hanscom returns home for summer and will begin duties at Smith College in fall. F E Shaw family leaves Amer ican House for New Hampshire farm. Swan Emerson and Hattie Rea take Nellie Hunt's Tewksbury house for summer.
James Holland age 36 died yesterday at his home in Chelmsford Center. Jeremiah McDonald age 59 died last night at his home on 37 Lagrange Street. Bridget Coyle age 27 wife of Michael Coyle died this morning at 11 Nutter Street. Funeral arrangements for Holland are set for Wednesday morning.
A family quarrel on West Third street Centralville Saturday night ended with Thomas O Rourke severely stabbed in the groin by his brother in law Thomas Flannagan. O Rourke, in a critical condition, was taken to St Johns hospital by ambulance after an examination by Drs. Ricker Meigs and Jones. Flannagan, arrested, claimed self defense.
McManmon florist Prescott and Merr lists fall in granulated sugar price at 23 pounds for one dollar to tea and coffee customers. U S Tea Co, corner Central and Prescott Streets, runs the offer.
We place on our counters Tuesday morning the season’s greatest bargain in 40 pieces of black and colored dress goods including India twill prin cettes henriettas bengaiines and storm serges in leading shades. 46 inch wide imported fabrics retailing 75 87 12c and 1 per yard offered at 38c per yard. Include black and blue serges in the sale. J V Keres & Co.
A brief notice urging shoppers to compare prices and view the available assortment before buying elsewhere. It emphasizes saving money by checking our offers and stock prior to purchase.
The warm weather drew thousands to Lakeview with crowded electric lines and a theatre lineup still popular for the week. The resort’s attractions are in peak form, offering relief to visitors tired and overheated by the heat.
Two men were killed and three men and one woman seriously injured after a dance for Poles and Bohemians at Forty eighth and Goodspeed streets. A street quarrel escalated into a stabbing spree as about a score of revelers spilled into the night. Police dispersed the crowd and began investigations.
Complete returns show Lord, a Republican, winning the Oregon governorship by more than 25000 votes. Mrs. McLean of Quincy, 45, cut her throat with a razor this morning. health cited as the cause, she died soon after. The tariff debate opened its eleventh week with schedule I on spirits and wines, and Senator Sherman proposed a 40 percent ad valorem duty on wool. The armor plate probe will extend to the Machias plates at Brooklyn navy yard.
In Brockton on June 11 Judge Colt granted a preliminary injunction in favor of the Edison company against the Boston Incandescent company over patent infringement. The ruling marks a signal victory for Edison in the U S court.
June 11 dispatch from Tangiers says the Sultan of Morocco was likely murdered while traveling on June 7. His son has been proclaimed sultan. Nearby authorities confirm the death and succession amid shock in the realm.
Associated Press report from The Sos describes Lord Rosebery being presented to U S minister Hon Thomas Bayard and notes one Derby plate won by Ladas last week.
The shoe strike in G. A. Snow's factory will be settled by a local arbitration board. Other dispatches report Lynn street railway men agreeing not to disrupt the Boston and Lynn line and miners blowing up a bridge on the Kansas Memphis and Birmingham railroad at Carson Hill.
Twenty two drunks faced the police court with six released. John Dineen and James Armstrong were imprisoned for drunkenness after being taken from a Centralville house. John Dineen received months in the workhouse, John Murray eight months, and John and James Armstrong four months apiece. Thomas Flannagan pleaded guilty to assault with a knife against Thomas O Rourke, with bonds set for June 20. Frederick W Goodwin pleaded guilty to embezzlement from the Knights of Pythias and was bound over to the grand jury. James Broderick admitted stealing carpenters tools and drew four months in jail. Several others were fined for fishing violations and breaking and entering. Tax Sun Job Print leads them all.
Lowell riders led by Dempsey faced off against out of towners on the First street oval. Fogwill of Newton set a new track record in the finals at 2 31 5-5, with Dahlberg and Emerson close behind. Events included a 220 yard dash, 100 yards, and multiple handicaps, while Provost, Chambers and Golden won the hammer throw, and Kershaw topped the broad jump. Attendance reached about 300 as officials oversaw a lengthy program with several disputed actions.
Lawrence J. Smith was approached by two Sty reporters about possibly being the license commissioner candidate. He declined to confirm candidacy or authorize press statements, and the piece notes he would likely accept if appointed and would satisfy all city groups with a strong reputation for honesty.
Rumor circulates that ex Alderman Freeman B. Puffer supporters plan a rally this week to back a mayoralty candidate. The move is viewed as hot weather politics and a tactic to pressure Mayor Pickman to reveal his license commission stance early. Republicans wary that Puffer’s case could scare Pickman from seeking re election.
J E Shanley Co announces a closing out sale on 46 inch India twills at 49 cents a yard. They claim the price is about half price and overstocked in the department. The sale starts at 7.50 sharp Tuesday morning and urges customers not to miss the event on Merrimack Street.
Sr. Mary Genevieve of the Sisters of Mary is dangerously ill at the Moore Street convent. Oral exams occur Wednesday and Friday. Primary division closing Monday June 25 with children under 10 presenting a musical and literary program. Grammar class closing Wednesday 27 features a boys’ drill and dialogue and girls’ presentation Lightheart's Pilgrimage. The school reports record attendance and results this year.
The article condemns the eighty percent co-insurance rule as a fraud that inflates premiums and shifts loss risk to policyholders. It details over-insurance incentives, misleading adjusters, and the danger of partial losses, urging legislators in Massachusetts to act and call for honest insurance at fair rates.
Rev Claude Raboteau delivered his second anniversary sermon at Worthen Street Baptist Church as a large congregation attended. At St Johns Church Children's Sunday featured a plant decorated platform with a Jesse of participants led by Master Fred Hayward and several girls and boys including Blanche Tuttle Ruby Bramhall May Keith Carl Shaw Maggie Snow Helen Whitcomb Annie Blackwell Katie Snow Zilda Snow Lucia B Johnson. Rev George H Johnson spoke to the children and the Central M E Church pastor addressed them in morning with a delightful evening concert. Eliot Church drew a large crowd as children performed an engaging program. High Street Church Rev Mr Huntington spoke to children in morning service while evening concert occurred. First Presbyterian Church Rev Dr Court spoke on Mark 10 14 about Christ's interest in little children.
The city clerk logged several transfers including J B Aree Lebrun at 2 percent to Alexma M Gendrean and Thomas Cavan at 9 percent to Victorine Cote 23. The entries reflect intended financial or ownership movements recorded today.
The ad notes the only way to gauge Boys' Clothing is by careful inspection and trusted traders. It promises not to go below a serviceable standard and offers money back if desired.
The Central Labor union held its hot meeting with large turnout. They appointed an arbitration panel including Moynahan Connolly Weeks Grierson and Kendall and sent Meehan to the Boston political convention. Morse, a carpet worker irritant, was accused of desecrating the Sabbath and a two week delay on action was voted. Meehan spoke for street railway employers urging reconsideration of outside capital. action was postponed two weeks. Tomas Mahan sails for Manchester to represent Lowell at the textile workers convention. Labor Day committees were planned for the next meeting.
Boston papers praised Gov. Greenhalge's horsemanship before muster though he did not stand out on horseback at governor's day. He rode Adj. General Dalton's horse in the forenoon and a lively mount in the afternoon review. His Dickensian style plug hat completed the era impression.
Manning and Leighton store closes until Thursday to deliver goods bought during a successful sale. Hoitt and Co express gratitude for liberal patronage and patience amid the rush. Thursday the store will reopen for one day. John Rock and Jack Manning played for the town against the Milford nine. Milfords won 11 to 7.
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