Second Edition Teases Telegraphic and Local News
A brief notice promotes a Second Edition with 2 o clock timing for later telegraphic and local news, signaling additional updates to readers.
18 Jun 1894
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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1894
Page
1
A brief notice promotes a Second Edition with 2 o clock timing for later telegraphic and local news, signaling additional updates to readers.
In Fall River City Hall Square a clash erupted after Salvation Army preacher Elijah Howarth urged against a form of confession. Andrew Moran, about 50, insulted the preacher, sparking a brawl with Salvationists and a constable joining in. Moran was arrested and brought before Judge McDonough.
Thirty four drunks faced the court with several sentenced to workhouse or farm for terms from four to eight months. Catherine Burns and Nellie Sexton, noted for prior misdeeds, were among those jailed or sent to the farm. One man, Gleason, cursed an officer and received a bond to keep the peace after serving an eight month term. Several others, including John and Nellie, faced fines and confinement for fornication and larceny. Two youths fined for swimming infractions closed the list.
Crowds braved over 100 degree heat as Barnum & Bailey's circus parade dazzled in the streets. The pageant featured glittering chariots and exotic animals, with promised cool tents and refreshments for the afternoon shows.
Obituary notices recount the death of Patrick Donohoe a longtime janitor of Butler school who died after a December illness at 4 20 pm He was 26 a native of the city and father of six He attended the World’s Fair last July as Tae Swa’s contest winner and leaves a wife mother three sisters and three brothers The funeral is set for 3 pm tomorrow at St Peter's church.
County Commissioner Reed spoke to a Sun reporter about a proposed new Lowell court house to be built in front of the old structure. He favors brownstone with brick fireproofing, aims for fall foundation, spring brickwork, and a one year construction time, prioritizing ventilation and safety. The 10:30 meeting saw Reed as the sole attendee as others cited illness or travel issues.
D W Horne and Son withdraw from the coal combination and will now sell for cash only with low prices for coal types listed. No 2 chestnut three dollars, egg and broken five dollars and eighty seven fifty cents, stove and nut six dollars, Old Company Lehigh egg and token six dollars. Payment required when ordered at the office or to the driver on delivery. Office at 15 Central Street yard at corner Hale and Howard Streets.
Local notes report Miss Belen Boardman entertained friends Friday evening at her Andover Street home. Also, Mrs. John Stevenson was bitten by a dog on Gorham Street last week. the dog was killed and the wound cauterized. Officer J B Crowley and Charles T Swan Chile Constantineau and George Enwright depart for Antrim New Hampshire for a week.
William Ryan 22, a campfire keeper with the circus for seven years, was badly burned yesterday when he threw a can of petroleum on burning logs to hasten the fire. He was hospitalized as circus workers raised 220 for his aid.
Boston observes Bunker Hill day with a grand parade and banquet led by Carter at the Waverley house. Elite groups including the Marines and veterans join a second parade. Rich pageantry showcases Revolutionary themes and patriotic displays across the city.
A draft of revised rules outlines major changes including standing committees for high school and manual training, reduced high school committee size, ward representation on evening schools and books and supplies, new minority motion rights, and examinations for evening school teachers. It also details training school rules on student progress, tuition, vacancies, and promotion procedures, with emphasis on resident status and rank-based appointments.
In Vienna several workmen tried an outdoor gathering yesterday. Police dispersed the crowd by force but were attacked, with injuries reported among officers. Other brief items note the Maple president's lighthouse tender voyage near Cape Charles and a local armistice in Frostauine, while a Missouri tragedy reports Hugh Bunch killing fiancée Ida Callahoun and then taking his own life after opposition to their marriage.
Paris reports the Italian ambassador in Berlin will be replaced due to strained ties with Emperor William following a quarrel with an official who is a relative of the emperor. In Denver General John Ellis of Columbia Mo died at his daughter’s home after a long life marked by Seminole Mexican and Civil War service.
General Bennett departed the commonweal army camp in Kansas City on Thursday night after a Kansas Populists convention fundraiser of 102 dollars. He claimed plans to buy boats for moving his forces down the Missouri River and has not been seen since.
Troppay reports 282 deaths from a local mine blast with victims buried yesterday amid distressing scenes. In Lakeport H, John Dame, 32, hanged himself in the police lobby yesterday afternoon while in custody for drunkenness.
Washington reports focus on ant option bill led by Hatch with a vote expected midweek. The deficiency appropriation bill heads for Thursday action as war claims omnibus and New Mexico statehood and Gooper tax measures seek early hearings. Senate tariff talks show pace and opposition notes hint at slower final passage with debate over income tax and England retaliation.
Mr. John A. Collins of Lawrence spent Sunday with his brother James Collings, the Gorham Street druggist. Miss Nellie Sturtevant of this city visits in Saco, Maine. Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Southworth of this city were at Mountain View House, North Woodstock, New Hampshire, last week, visiting 17 years after their first trip. Miss Abbie Goodnough of Springfield visits No. Billerica, and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. W. Koblausch Jr. of No. Billerica visit No. Sutton, New Hampshire.
City Treasurer Harrington mailed a $25 000 check to the state treasurer on Saturday as the mandated deposit for the normal school in compliance with the law.
If you are economizing why not look over your printing bills and see if you are not paying too much for printing. Call at this office and get prices on your work, and see if we cannot save money for you.
Advert says Star laundered shirt waists superior to other makes. Claims finest fit, workmanship, and materials. Priced higher but worth the extra cost. Special patterns offered.
The dedication of St Patrick's Church in South Lawrence took place yesterday with Archbishop Williams of Boston presiding, Bishop Brady assisting, and about 30 state clergymen present. The sermon by Rev P J Garrigan of Catholic University extolled the church as the house and tabernacle of God and a center of divine truth for generations.
Police report two raids yesterday on Whipple street and a prior raid a week ago. Each raid yielded hours of liquor seized and 49 arrests, mostly drinkers. A drunken disturbance on Lakeview avenue yesterday evening led to one more arrest.
Bankers outbatted and outfielded the Vespers in a Saturday afternoon game. Foss Tweed and Greig left in the fourth inning, replaced by three Bankers. Clogston and Kelley led the Banks with heavy batting as the final score stood 11 to 3.
County commissioners led by Gov Greenharge and council members with the metropolitan park commissioners will tour Middlesex Fells tomorrow to inspect substantial spending on new streets and roadways. Printed services offered by Sas k in the notice.
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