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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1894
Page
1
The Second Edition of The Sun explains that H-THE SUN is the sole Lowell paper receiving Associated Press dispatches by cable and telegraph. It suggests most news appears in other local papers the next day, if readers can wait.
Boston June 12 Rep E S Foss of Lowell resigned as representative after accepting a license commission post for Lowell. The rumor is whether Foss will replace Rice or Thompson on the commission. Most say Rice will join as the other Republican, while L J Smith is expected as the Democrat.
The body of Henry McCabe, a long time North Chelmsford farmer, was found on the river bank this morning and identified by his son Henry McCabe Jr. He had been missing since Thursday. He leaves a widow and two sons. Undertaker O'Donnell to handle funeral arrangements.
The town of Portsmouth reels today after a government order calls for a wholesale discharge of navy yard clerks. Rumor says Secretary Herbert plans to close the yard, stirring consternation across the community.
Local items report Hannah E. Burbank receiving a pension, Irene G. Hartwell to graduate from Framingham normal school next week, and Edward F. Sounders among Mt. St. Mary’s graduates. Also noted are a minister ordination at Andover, burglars stealing coins from a Twelfth Street home, and upcoming Yorick Night contests being rescheduled due to Vesper meeting. Militia mobilization talks propose a statewide fall movement in Boston with soldiers cooking rations en route.
Mayor Pickman will nominate Harry R. Rice Albert G. Thompson and Lawrence J. Smith for the license commission at a special aldermen meeting. Rice is noted as chairmanship candidate and Citizen newspaper business manager. Thompson is a former Republican political manager and Quality Bill market man. Smith is a respected Democratic business leader and grand chief ranger of the Massachusetts Foresters. The trio is expected to be approved and meet broad support across the city.
Fourteen drunks faced Judge Hadley with Michael Rogers sent to the workhouse for eight months after an appeal was withdrawn. Most were fined, one placed on probation. Thomas Meehan’s assault case continued. Mrs. Augusta Steele Taylor at last reappeared for child support, case dismissed. Rivers and Perrault pleaded guilty to a Greek’s assault. key witness missing, trial postponed. Linnehan assaulted Moran during a domestic dispute. Linnehan fined five dollars.
Lawrence June 12. Aldermen approve salary of license commissioners at 150 dollars each year with 100 dollars extra for the chairman. Amendment to raise chairman to 600 and other members to 500 rejected 4 to 2. Order also passed to appropriate 86400 dollars for a police signal system bid.
William P. Goodhue, a prominent Salem citizen, died yesterday at his home at age 18. His daughter, Mrs. Stephen P. Driver, resides in this city. McManmon, Sorist. Prescott & Mer' sts
A Ward Six Democrat endorses Patrick McGlinchey as a qualified, upright candidate to fill the council vacancy caused by William T. Benson s death. The letter urges caucus nomination, praising McGlinchey as a hard worker who upholds Democratic principles and speaks freely in politics.
A lively Vesper club meeting is planned to discuss a proposed merger with the Country club. The article notes opposition and support, mentions Tyngs island as a potential joint patronage, and hints at a possible downtown clubhouse and broader club expansion.
Alabama leads the nation with an early election start followed by September contests in Arkansas and Vermont. Maine and Georgia line up state and federal races in September and November respectively. England’s blind football match in Newcastle astonishes spectators with bells on the ball and goal posts. Also: cat care advice and playful observations on bicycling fashion and muddy tails in Roxbury. Fire brigade speed records in Boston area quoted.
The Training school alumni gathering at Lake View yesterday brought about 75 graduates. They rode out at 4:30, enjoyed pond rides, bowling, dancing, and woods strolls until 10, then shared a fine supper in the upper hall. Miss Mary Marren presided with teachers Miss Keyes Ewings and others.
Lakeview and its Casey Theatre were crowded yesterday as Emerson's Comedy Company presented a musical farce titled Snags. Performances featured Raymond Hitchcock as a witty detective, Lorne Burke on vaudeville, Freda Depew and Emmons delivering song and dance, with Wallace Campbell as Col Benjamin Rifles and Proto guiding lively dances and Indian tricks to close the show.
A dead man was found on the Lowell shore of the upper river opposite Tyngs Island this morning by two men in a boat. Undertaker Brooks went to recover the body at noon.
A severe bubonic plague outbreak sweeps Canton Cantonese Hong Kong and Pakhoi. Victims show black swellings fever and rapid death within 12 to 24 hours. Reports note thousands dead, six thousand fatal cases in a Canton district within a week, coffins counted by a charity. Associated Press dispatch from Suanguai.
A Broadway dispute centers on Mrs. Miller selling a stall cottage for 75 dollars to Timothy Reardon to build a nine tenement block. Movers' attempt to relocate the house provoked angry exchanges with A Bibeault. Police may issue a warrant for stealing a house after the structure was moved and then ordered back.
AP report notes F. W. Vanderbilt's yacht Conqueror departed Boston harbor at noon bound for New York, with a stop planned at Newport en route.
Under doctor orders the president remained in his room today and did not attend the cabinet meeting. The Associated Press reports Wasu Hineron filed the update from the sun. June 12.
Newport Rhode Island June 12 The general assembly this noon elected Hon Peabody Wetmore U S senator for six years to succeed Nathan Dixon The action reported by Associated Press to The Song places Wetmore as Rhode Island’s new senior senator following Dixon’s term ending this year as the assembly pushed through confirmation votes in a swift session
John Oates and Jane Queenan were married at St Patrick's residence by Rev. Fr. Leonard. Bride wore a brown silk dress with lace. best man was Councilman Thomas Sparks. reception at 80 Rock Street. Guests gave silver, china ware, clocks. couple to reside at 80 Rock Street.
Mr and Mrs Wallace V Adams are receiving congratulations for the birth of a son weighing 94 pounds. Elmer Crockett has formed a business partnership with E H Eldridge of Springfield to open in Fall River. Judge and Mrs J M Gleason of Thetford VT visited Dover Street friends last Friday. Judge Gleason and Judge J F Frye were Dartmouth classmates in the 1850s. Mr and Mrs F A Noyes of Amesbury are visiting in the city.
The loudest race is not for the normal school or license commissioner but the forthcoming quarter mile bicycle duel between Boulger and Harrigan of the school board. Reardon of the Trust company arranged the event as both men train, with lively betting expected. The North Chelmsford driving park is the likely venue.
George Pinkett plans a July 27 attempt from Grisner to Folkstone aboard a water cycle. A Antwerp fair collapse injures many and kills several. Presidents illnesses rumors persist but denial cites heat. Washington reporters Schriever Edwards face possible indictment for refusal in sugar probe. Senate considers Schedule K wool. Winsted police nab train thieves.
Witnesses at a grade crossing hearing described fatal and near miss accidents at Church street, noting long gate-down times and poor gate construction. They urged abolition of tracks to improve safety, citing past runaways and injuries near Concord, Lawrenco, and Rogers streets, with engineers detailing plans for highway overpass options in Lowell.
City council meeting in board of trade rooms discusses funding and site selection for a new normal school. A five member committee, later expanded, will work with the state board to identify six eligible sites while plans for a $25,000 site appropriation and open public access to proposals are debated.
Judge Lilley presided in place of Judge Hopkins for criminal sessions. Lowell defendants Arthur Gelineau Francis Per reault Henry Blaine and Tous Fortier pled guilty to breaking and entering and were sentenced to the Concord reformatory. Archibald McPherson Ed Vines William Washington and Joseph Callagher faced varied outcomes with pleas of guilty or not guilty and probation or reformatory sentences. John McDermott alias Jones of Somerville received the heaviest sentence five years in state prison.
The tailor firm Hat & Mayotte announces a seasonal offer through Sept 1 in which all suits priced £92 or more will be lined with pine silk serge. The note emphasizes maintained standard quality and invites patrons to view a recent summer fabric stock. The address is P. O. Block.
Clothing for fashionable young men in New York and here with long sack or cutaway styles. Rogers Peet Co offers stylish outfits at a price two to three dollars less than men’s suits, appealing to dressy young fellows.
Boston police captains at a weekly conference were urged by Chairman Martin to clean up the city. He warned that houses of ill repute and gambling resorts must go, and captains were told to stop Sunday barber work as part of a broader crackdown. The push aims to remove evils in downtown divisions with a new vigilance by the board.
Thomas Mahan of the Lowell C L A represents textile workers at the International Labor Congress in Manchester from July 21 to July 28. The circular invites textile workers worldwide to attend and outlines agenda items on workers hours wage rises and joint action. Details and arrangements will follow by mail monthly. circular dated March 10 1805.
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