30 Mar 1894
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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1894
Page
1
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Governor Northen appointed Speaker Charles F. Crisp to fill the late Alfred H. Colquitt’s Senate seat in Georgia. The speaker had not been formally presented, and his reaction was surprise with initial intent to decline. He later delayed answering to consult allies.
The Commonweal Army grows past a hundred in Columbiana Ohio as Coxey rejoins his followers. Farmers Alliance supplies three wagon loads of provisions and two of wood for a three day sustenance plan. Carl Browne complains of misrepresentation by 40 reporters and bars press access. Three hundred locals welcome 108 soldiers to Johnson's foundry camp with straw beds and new recruits from East Liverpool. John Harold leads Coxey club with 53 members while declining to endorse the tramps’ tactics. Coxey claims expected success, avoids discussing finances. Telegraphed briefs follow.
Henry B. Lovering was appointed pen sion agent at Boston. Thousands are said to be on the verge of starvation in lower Texas. Plenty of enthusiastic coachers are working over the Harvard crew. Silver men are planning how to over ride the veto of the seigniorage bill. Rev. Charles Parsons Reichel is dead. The eight-hour day experiment at the Salford iron works, England, is a success. An industrial school for crippled and deformed children was chartered at Boston. Prominent women of Kentucky want congress to impeach Colonel Breckinridge. The steamer Orion will bring a cargo of sugar from Havana in lieu of the Kearsarge. Because of the armor plate scandal, no visitors are allowed at the Carnegie mills at Homestead, Pa. Mrs Leavell Bates of East Weymouth, Mass., robbed of $2000. The cash balance in the treasury yesterday was $1383,444,887. Net gold $106,907,144. William D. Bartlett died at Amesbury, aged 81. The wrecked Mary Sands crew brought to Boston by A G Heisler. George Ulrich nominated for mayor of Hartford. Thomas Sawyer died at South Hampton, aged 85. Governor Greenhalge favors fair trial of Foxboro dipsomaniac institution. Capt Henry Kershaw suffered apoplexy at Trinity church vestry.
Customs officers arrest Samuel Tilford Rowe amid a sprawling opium smuggling scheme with warrants for several others. A large un stamped opium cache is found in his Mott Street package, and postal orders to Toronto links accomplices and transit through Canada.
The oldest Baptist minister in the state, Rev Lean der Tripp, died yesterday at age 89 in Roteland Maine. He served as a physician and teacher until 1848 when ordained, pastoring churches in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont. M J Mahoney of Merrimack Clothing returns to work after malaria illness.
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The Vesper Boat Club held its annual meeting at Midway Plaisance with a prosperous report grand plans and a triumphal burlesque show. The evening featured a lavish program a comic Midway themed act by Joe Battles and a spirited chorus praising the team as champion bowlers.
Miss Katherine Cummiskey hosted a grand reception at Associate Hall last evening attended by numerous city and out-of-town guests. The event featured pink bunting and palms, an American Orchestra concert, formal dressing, dancing, and a late supper, with Dr Collier of Boston among the visitors and many local moderators and ushers named among the attendees.
The Democratic City Committee voted to expel Councilmen Sparks O Connell Ryan and Robinson and ex Councilman Nolan from the party and barred them from caucuses and ballots. The meeting set April 30 as the caucus date, with names due April 27, amid debate on August or September caucus timing and ticket formation.
Sound money and better power to issue bonds urged as solution to protect the gold reserve. President vetoes Bland seigniorage bill amid a dynamic house scene. critics warn of silver inflation while supporters push for bond authorization and faster coinage of silver bullion. Representative Bland and others propose coinage measures and outline the bill text details as their response unfolds.
Mary Jane Connell died at 22 Wilder street Wednesday evening. Sarah Hartley aged 49 died yesterday at 138 Warren street. Maria A. Dartt aged 68 died at 25 Shedd street Wednesday evening. Hattie Lackome aged 82 died at 49 Kirk street. Catherine Wayland aged 84 died yesterday at 417 Adama street. Leonard Page formerly of this city died Tuesday in West Somerville. Jennie Logan aged 74 died yesterday at the hospital. She was widow of James Logan and a First Presbyterian Church member, with three grandchildren at 35 Prospect street. Walter Herbert infant son of Deputy James A. McQuade and Margaret McQuade died yesterday at 227 Concord street.
The city library shelves the Heavenly Twins book as before while a New York edition prints 17,000 copies. A new word, knobsticks, replaces soaha, a term already common in England. It is hoped the term does not gain familiarity locally.
In Boston today Mayor Pickman 1 attends a hearing at the normal school. The Loupret studio remains at the Mansur block Central corner Market street. Water board heard petitions for pipe extensions on Varnum avenue Pawtucketville. Over 100 attended Bay State Colony Pilgrim Fathers supper at Bay State hall. Committee on liquor laws reported a bill raising minimum sale quantities of cider and native wines to 10 gallons unless licensed. Barber Sirios reports a burglar incident with a leather billy. intruder fled after being struck. Goddune drug store at Merrimack and Cabot found guilty of illegal liquor selling. fined $100, held $300 at Superior Court.
Letters dated March 28 and 29 1804 show outgoing treasurer Chadwick transferring accounts to city treasurer elect John H Warrington Warrington agrees to visit the office to begin preparations and receive guidance from Chadwick and assistants in Lowell Massachusetts Austin Harris Harrington signs the reply with Chadwick offering support.
Mary Fahey pleaded guilty to drunkenness and maliciously breaking glass after smashing 14 panes recently. She received four months in the work house for drunkenness. the glass case was placed on file. Two dranks appeared in court, one placed on probation and the other fined 33.
At St Patrick’s church a large nightly mission continues with Rev Fr Donaghue delivering a powerful sermon on the vices. Confessions drew a very large number of penitents as priests from neighboring parishes assisted, underscoring the large turnout and strong parish devotion.
Our new spring capes jackets suits waist and tea gowns showcase the prettiest styles with the lowest prices ever shown in Lowell New York. Shop at Cloak and Suit Co located at 12 John Street for these stylish offerings.
A terse notice seeks a tenant for a Tae Sun building space described as a suitable site for light professional business. Inquiries directed to the Tae Sun option.
A sewers committee met last evening and heard the petition to extend the Gorman street sewer from Manchester to Cosgrove. Bids were opened, Edward Cowley to furnish brick and Cleveland J. Cheney for drain pipe. Centralville sewer progress cited as $40,000 of $60,000 spent with half complete. Printing costs advertised for savings.
Providence reports that yesterday Weavers of the Riverside mill issued a formal notice promising a strike in every branch if the two loom system is not abandoned by Monday morning. A conference with the company occurred this afternoon, with a definite decision expected.
New York report states Herbert H Steele currently jailed at Charlestown Massachusetts for forgery. He is due for release April 4, and yesterday was indicted for forging a $130 check.
Sundeb Print rises above rivals to headline the showcase, with its bold display drawing attention from readers and spectators alike as organizers tout its premier position in the event lineup.
A six round mill boxing event drew 300 spectators last night in the suburbs. The Moriarty brothers, Armstrong and Saunders teamed with local celebrit ies for four round bouts and three other four round decisions. The main six round bout between Dolan of Lowell and Arnold of Dracut ended in a draw. The evening featured friendly, low-stake matches with bottle-holders and rubbers down, showcasing lively town sports.
Frank L. Richard the noted druggist held a Wednesday evening gathering at his home 57 Lilley Avenue. A pig roast and various side dishes entertained guests while Nap Provencher Bobbie Saunders Billie Flynn and Charlie Swan of the Pepper Trio provided music. Ex-Alderman Choate played the jews harp and Co-Councilman Constantineau entertained on the concertina. Picker Mead gave a memorable humorous and sentimental recitation including The Pen and Ink Brigade drawing strong applause.
Lakeview's coming season is set to outdo all previous years with a theatre managed by Boston's James Gilbert after a successful late last season. Joseph Harrington directs scenery with William H. Mulcahey assisting as four drops depicting street garden landscapes and Irish horizon scenes are being painted. Additional prison kitchen and parlor scenes are underway and will showcase wings doors borders and flats, promising a well equipped stage.
Tonight the merry comedy Jane will be seen with Miss Yeamans in the leading role. Lew Dockstader appears tomorrow and Sunday evenings with his renowned concert. A jumbo cup and saucer offer decorously marketed by the U S Tea Co at Central and Prescott streets.
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