20 Mar 1894
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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1894
Page
1
The brief note notes that the Second Edition Rectee Sun is the only penny paper in Lowell with telegraphic despatches, and that most news items appear in other local papers tomorrow if readers can wait.
Prof C I Uleason at the Opera house demonstrates gentle control of horses, capable of calming even cannons. A recent show drew a fair crowd as one horse kicked tin pans in a tattoo before surrendering to humane training. Mr Clancy's brocho debut is postponed to later in the week.
Rep Farley opposes minority representation in Boston school board legislation. He argues the principle is new and unproven in municipal affairs and that the measure should be judged on reason. He cites Mrs Trask and Catholic representation concerns, warning against identifying opponents by party or creed.
SIXEY COUPLES PLAYED in a Four Fives club whist event at Odd Fellows hall Centralville last evening from 8 to 10 15 pm. Sections A B C and G awarded prizes to multiple players with top scores by Mrs E W Coburn Mr Henry McAlvin Miss Effie Wood and others. proceeds to benefit First Street day nursery.
Joseph Riley pleads not guilty to assault and battery on Louis Vincent. Prosecution testimony contends Riley struck Vincent with a stone during a fight. Riley claims a brick was thrown at the complainant. Case continued to hear additional witnesses. Other items note theater actress Miss Mack and a landscape committee visit.
Striking workers in a long wage dispute meet the state board of arbitration led by Wolcott and Warner at the school house. The board hears a price schedule, then conference with Agent Pets at the mill office. Proposal offered to return to work on a new wage scale, but union members voted to stay out, citing unfair treatment, while Navy Yard activity remained quiet.
Notices of a common council meeting reveal a joint session to handle City Treasurer Chadwick’s resignation and likely select his successor. Minutes list budget items, town officers elected, and a dismissed plan for a new town hall while a Knights of Pythias officer faces potential charges.
Chelmsford town meeting at the Center passed articles on school funds and building maintenance and approved a cemetery plan for the John Larkhurst lot. Debates over a Merrimack River bridge to Tyngsboro failed, while a motion to express sentiment against the bridge gained broad support. The meeting elected town officers, accepted gifts for the cemetery, and allocated funds for a station and public buildings.
Lowell bowlers played at the Old Dorchester Club with Pastimes seeking a high average. Grover won a fine silver cup as Ian Petandsy led a lone game in a city commitment, while Brown and Knapp posted notable scores amid delays and rough play on waxed alleys.
In a dense 1891 style recap, bowling scores show Wilson leading Pastimes with a 192 and a 2189 total, while Boston Basketball matchups list Grover Corwin and Coalding against the Vespers, with 2190 to 208. Funeral notices follow for multiple locals including Jf Haibet VL. Forsaith and John K. Churchill, plus births, marriages, and society events across Chelmsford, Dracut, and Boston neighborhoods.
Reports say the Washington mill reopened with about 60 workers after strikers allowed limited entry. Leaders urged restraint while speeches were heard as unions anticipate a win. managers warn wage-rate demands must be met to resume full operations. Meanwhile, the New Bedford murder case shifts to trial timing with Benhanted to face second degree murder charges.
March 20 reports state wages at Phillips and Gunnard twill will be voluntarily increased by management after a prior 25 percent cut. A circular explained the market condition necessitated the reduction and that wages would be restored when business improves.
Mr Thomas McGinn says a story in yesterday’s SGN about the lizard painting drew over 150 people to his house. He notes the rash is only beginning and appears to be increasing today.
The notice touts a money back guarantee on spring clothing, promising reliable goods and honesty by seller. It claims many shops lack this assurance, while this merchant offers the best clothing at bottom prices and opposes shady dealers.
The debate over where the normal schools will be located intensifies as Lowell seeks support in the Senate led by Kittredge and Eady. Reports indicate possible moves involving Fitchburg Lawrence and the Cape counties, with Lowell poised to gain if Lawrence is chosen over Lowell, while Haverhill and Salem weigh in with strategic votes. General Neal Dow’s 90th birthday was marked by a Branch Street church program led by the Loyal Lesson.
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