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11 May 1894
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Lowell Sun in Lowell, Massachusetts
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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1894
Page
1
Saloons Face Hard Times With License Transfers Looming
The article reports two thirds of saloons are failing to cover license costs, with many petitions for transfers to aldermen. A $5 daily profit is needed to pay expenses, yet most establishments on main streets earn far less. Inspector Donaldson warns saloons to prepare to victual, prompting more transfer requests amid law violations. The Law and Order league plans early action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donaldson
Law and Order league
Councilman Noble Ahead in Hearing Based on Testimony
Councilman Noble not worried by hearing developments and plans to summon Mayor Pickman and Louis Kileski, chair of the Republican city committee, as witnesses. Kittredge testified both men knew of the scheme to catch Noble. Noble says he is serene, plans to run for representative next fall, and will name the winner if not nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble
Pickman
Louis Kileski
republican city committee
Kittredge
nest fall
Brooklyn Hotel Fire at Lake George Reported
The Brooklyn hotel at Lake George was burned. The fire prompted inquiries into its cause and raised local concerns about safety in the resort area.
Fire Destroys Lumber Yard in Syracuse Blaze
At midnight a fire in G. H. Baker & Co lumber yards on the Oswego canal consumed the stock valued at 40 000 dollars. The Good News canal boat tied to the dock saw the disaster. the Wilsons and Mrs. Wilson’s brother escaped by jumping into the canal while Joe Dunfee tried to rescue them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SYRACUSE
G. H. Baker & Co
Oswego canal
Gospel canal
Good News
Joe” Dunfee
Poorhouse Shelter Aided By Winter Hardship At City Farm
A Sun report on Lowell's almshouse notes improved facilities at the pauper department led by Supt. Collins. Some 247 inmates, including 33 children, are cared for with work by men and sewing by women. The insane department houses 62 women and 28 men in varying states of agitation, while staff like Mr. and Mrs. Collings earn praise. The article urges ongoing donations of books and periodicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
city farm
Collins
Supt
Summer notices and local sales at Boulger and McOsker’s
Mrs. B F Shaw and family head to Ossipee New Hampshire for the season while Miss Kidder and companions plan Elm Cottage. Local officials and society note Dr Cronin memorial service attendance. Mr Robert Gately sails for New York on a two month business trip. Richard Russell assists in L C AA and die athletic meeting planning. In shops, men’s and ladies’ shoes offered at 99 cents for two pairs and new 1 50 styles, with window displays at Central street and Bridge street corner Lakeview avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Shaw
Ossipee
N. H
Kidder
Nesmith street
Elm Cottage
Vernon
John Doherty
Benevolence society
Chicago
Cronin
Robert T. Gately
New York city
Richard P. Russell
Lowell
Boulger and McOsker’s
Central street
Bridge street
Lakeview avenue
Self measuring air tight coffee canister for sale
A self measuring air tight coffee canister is advertised as best for preserving aroma. Offered at Kinsella's tea store located at the corner of Central and Prescott streets. Printing services are available from Tae Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsella’s
Central
Prescott streets
Debate on Pure Water and Typhoid Death Rates at City Hall
Water Commissioner presided over a Middlesex North Medical Society hearing on typhoid fever linked to river pollution. Dr Gage urged filtration to cut deaths, citing sand filters removing over 95 percent of organisms and stressing six months to reduce fatalities. officials discussed wells, filter galleries, and dual water supplies amid bids for lead pipes and coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Middlesex North Medical society
city hall
ain
Gage
Lowell
London
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Lawrence
Berlin
Irish
Bass
Field
water board
Pillsbury
Meigs
Ward Two
Fels
Putnam
Bowers
Mayor Knowlton Resigns in Manchester Special Meeting
The Manchester mayor, Knowlton, resigned at a special meeting last night. Aldermen elected Alderman Worthen as temporary chairman and filled the vacancy by electing ex-Mayor David B Varney, who took the oath of office. City Solicitor Jones advised the board that it must elect a temporary mayor from among its members until a legally qualified successor is chosen. A petition for a special election was laid on the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Manchester
Edwin F. Jones
board of aldermen
aldermanic chamber
Nathan P. Kidder
Worthen
Geo. W. Rief
David B. Varney
Young Ladies Social Club Party at Highland Hall
The Young Ladies Social club hosted a party at Highland hall last evening with 75 couples in attendance. The dance program featured 15 numbers and Hibbard's orchestra provided the music. Miss Florence Folsom served as general manager and wore a pearl lanstone gown with pinks, while other attendees wore varied fancy dress including pink satin and white cashmere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies Social club
Highland hall
Florence Folsom
Sarah Grady
Annie Coughlin
Misses McMannion
Miss Jackson
Maud Halloran
Ida Hovey
Della Soule
Agnes Hamilton
Hibbard
L. C. A. to Meet Lawrence Eleven at Dracut Oval
The opening cricket match of the Dracut schedule will be played tomorrow afternoon at 1.45. L. C. A. faces Lawrence first eleven on the Dracut oval. Rae ngers lineup includes Hart as captain, Comber, Fairburn, Mudle, Smith, Meikeljohn, Cowan, Grimshaw, and Barker. Lux Job Print tops the sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dracut oval
Lawrence
Raengers
John J. Hart
J Bt Comber
Bairburn
F. Fairburn
Mudle
J. Smith
D. Smith
M. Meikeljohn
J. Cowan
Grimshaw
Barker
First Bicycle Road Race By Vesper Club On Saturday
The Vesper club sponsors the first local bicycle road race on the boulevard this Saturday at 4 pm. The course covers 10 miles, looping 3 times from Varnum avenue elm to the boulevard cross road and river side, with multiple entrants and prizes including a $50 diamond for ten mile record and a special fastest time prize. Riders urged to keep clear of racing lines to avoid accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesper club
big elm
Varnum avenue
Seratch
C. E. Snyder
Buffum
H. Dahlberg
H. Kennard
Chas
E. Gouldin
J. Sidebottom
T. Kreneh
W. Legh
A. D. Butterfield
Frank Lean
Geo. HU. Stevens
H. J. Corwin
Jas. Thorpe
S. T. Whittier
George Churchill
Wm. Conner
Gordon Tweed
C. L. Stover
J. B. Keyes
Alex, Greig
F. A. Baker
F. Grover
E. B. Carney
A. Thomson
Grand sale draws crowds at The Criterion and opera house event
A busy program features finance and education committee meetings at 7 and 8 PM. The Criterion grand sale drew large crowds and enthusiastic approval. Rebekahs and Grand Canton Pawtucket Patriarchs Militant plan a grand spectacle at the Opera house in about two weeks. J Conant & Co. conduct an administrator's sale of John Sexton Estate at 44 Floyd street tomorrow at 4 30 PM, with no reserve, presenting a two and one half story tenement property on a 60 by 90 foot lot, likely attractive to investors. Jeremiah Crowley administrator. Rain or shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
fimance committee
Criterion
Rebekahs
Grand Canton Pawtucket
R. W. Averill
Chicago
John Sexton
Floyd street
Kinsman street
SOME MILITIA NOTES IN LOWELL AMBOY
The Ambulance Corps met at the armory with Lieut. R. E. Bell taking command and Capt. Standish describing a Washington surgeons convention highlighting Lowell corps drill and gear. A new stretcher designed by volunteers proves practical. Three new men mustered, three remustered. Lieut. Bell assumed command July seventh, Private Murray named third sergeant. Muster prep begins first week in June with limited guest access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
amory
R. E. Bell
Standish
Washington
Lowell corps
Lowell division
Harry E. Murray
Lowell
Lowell friends of Lowell
Farnsworth
Fitchburg
Co. C
Heir unseen in massachusetts may claim meridian estate
John Davidson left Massachusetts after the war and moved to Meridian Mississippi where he died recently. His estate, valued between 5000 and 8000 dollars, has not been claimed. J McBeath of Meridian holds the estate and suspects there are Massachusetts heirs. If no claimant surfaces, the property will escheat to Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davidson
Massachusetts
Meridian
Miss
J. McBeath
Mississippi
Republicans Plan Eastern States Delegation For Denver Prep
A conference of Republican league representatives from eastern and Atlantic states gathered in New York to organize a full delegation for the national convention in Denver on June 2. About 180 delegates from ten states attended, with visiting delegates from Ohio and Illinois. Committees on press and transportation were appointed to coordinate travel routes and departure dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
Republican league
Atlantic
national league
state league of New York
League of Republican clubs
Denver
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Ohio
Illinois
EB. Harper
national organization
C. C. Shayne
W. W. Davis
league
James A. Blanchard
seriatim
Linsley
George B. Gaither
senate
John E. Milholland
Edward T. Harper
H. L. Stoddard
Henry Gleason
John §. Smith
George E. Green
Robert P. Porter
Job Hedges
John J. Burke
Press
Henry L. Stoddard
J.J. Burke
John W. Lowe
W. H. Tiepke
Spencer Simpson
Indemnity Dispute Over Missionary in Caroline Islands
Maprio May 11. The foreign affairs minister urges including 17000 in gold as indemnity to an American Methodist missionary expelled when Spain annexed Caroline Islands. The colonies minister refuses gold citing a one third overcompensation. Friction rises amid dispute. Ottawa May 11. Marine Minister Tupper has not received official notice of two American steamers seized by the Canadian cruiser Petrel. Oswego May 11. Dr Bulkley of Sandy Creek was shot and stabbed at his door by Gaylord Williams who claims improper treatment years ago. death likely and possible lynching if captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Lake George
General Caceres
Peru
Boston
Herbert Asquith
home affairs
Miss Tennant
Tammany
Croker
Roslindale
Mass
Michael H. Barry
Chili
Wakefield
Bismarck Bohlin
William I
Sage
Carlaburg
Young Men's Christian association
London
Maprio
minister of foreign affairs
Caroline islands
Spain
Ottawa
Tupper
Petrel
Washington
Osweco, N
Bulkley
Sandy Creek
Gaylord Williams
Williams
Salvage suit filed over fire extinguished float and cars
New York May 11 Malcolm Alexander owner of the tug James Roy sues the Long Island Railroad for salvage for saving a float and 10 cars after a fire. The tug towed the burning float to safety and extinguished the flames in the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Malcolm Alexander
James Roy
Long Island Railroad company
Fredericksburg monument dedication draws vast crowds
A vast crowd gathers in Fredericksburg Virginia for the dedication of a monument to George Washington's mother. President Cleveland, Gov O Ferrall, Justice Fuller, and other dignitaries attend a procession, speeches, and a reception. Senator John W Daniel of Virginia delivers the oration. A post ceremony banquet follows at the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frreerickspurc
Fredericksburg
George Washington
Richmond
O'Ferrall
Cleveland
Gresham
Carlisle
Lamont
Bissell
Morton
Whurber
Fuller
Meredith and
Marshall
Virginia
Waite
National Monument association
Columbia
Marine band
James P. Smith
D. D
A. P. Rowe
O’Ferrall
Washington
Lawrence Washington
John W. Daniel
Daniel
republic
Richmond Blues
Free Masonz
Opera house
Sener
Andrew Jackson
Flynn on Trial for Burglary and Theft
John Flynn, famed as a burglar, faced court with his wife charged with receiving stolen property. Testimony placed Flynn at two alleged crime scenes on French Street and a Griffin residence break in. Flynn was found guilty on the coat theft and jailed for three months. charges on the Griffin break in were dismissed for lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flynn
Flynn
Wm. Dickson
Jeremiah Crowley
Dickson
French street
Martingale
Gillon
Griffin’s
Griffin
lynn
underwear sizes tailored to fit with new maker
A newcomer offers shirts and drawers sized by bust measures from 34 to 48 inches with graduated sleeve and leg lengths. Extra light underwear comes in sizes 44 to 50 inches and is described as available in several dualities.
Mills Takes Over Locks and Canals Office
Mr. Mills has assumed the reins of government in the Locks and Canals office succeeding Col. James Francis. One of his first orders was to stop the emptying of sewage into the canals by the corporations. This affects several corporations, including Lowell Machine Shop, which has begun constructing a new sewer through its road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Locks & Canals office
Col
James Francis
Lowell Machine Shop company
Police Court Roundup Records Two Drunks and a Larceny Case
Edward Parsons faced larceny charges from Annie Nevine with the case continued to tomorrow. William Earles received a three month jail sentence for common drunkenness, appealed, and held in $200 for the Superior court. Annie Paul, a young girl, was sent to Lancaster school for idle and disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Parsons
Annie Nevine
William Earles
Annie Paul
Lancaster school
Deaths: John Reagan Catherine Gilson and Jane Galvin
Death notices list John Reagan 76 at 88 Williams Street yesterday with three wives and five children. Catherine Gilson 76 died last evening at her daughter Mrs. Michael Connell’s home 54 Wall Street. Jane Galvin 19 died yesterday at 12 North Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reagan
Williams street
Catherine Gilson
Michael Connell
Wall street
Jane Galvin
North street
First Strawberry Festival by Ladies Benevolent Society
McManmon, florist of Prescott, hosts the First Strawberry Festival by the Ladies Benevolent Society of the First Congregational church. Supper ran 6 to 9 with Mrs. Bartlett supervising dining and 16 serving. tables featured aprons, flowers, lemonade, and cake. Harmonie orchestra provided entertainment. Mrs. George W W Huntoon led overall arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Benevolent society
First Congregational church
E. W. Bartlett
Lorenzo E. Smith
tavies
Harmonie orchestra
George W W. Huntoon
the
Latics’ Bapevolent society
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Tae
Adams & Co
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Mr. Knowlton
Lux
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Locomotive Engineers' Biennial
St. Paul
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Nelson
Wright
Arthur
treasury department
Crane & Co
Dalton
Brperfort
Conn
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New Milford
Young Raum
Green B. Baum, Jr
Samoa
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Odd Fellows
Bonney
Anderson
National Marine band
sud
Confederacy
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Richmond Light Infantry
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Georgia
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