Hands Up Officer Lennon's Bold Midnight Raid
Officer Lennon collared two burglars at a Little Canada clothing store at midnight. He forced the men from a broken panel, recovered plunder, and drove them to the station with the evidence. Larose and Ridges, both about 22, face charges. one had threatened to strike with a bar. The capture earns praise from the captain and peers. Nellie Murphy dies at 23 after a marriage to Jeremiah T. Murphy. Her funeral is set for 4 PM tomorrow. The Navy Yard brook is being widened with 40 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennon
Little Canada
Louis A. Starr
Halli Street
Ridges
William Larose
Larose
Wiliam Larose
James Ridges
Tucker and Aiken street
Capt. Mitten
Col. King
Mitten
Coffee canister for aroma sealed at Kinsella's tea store
Self measuring air tight coffee canister touted as the best invention of the age for preserving aroma. For sale at Kinsella's tea store located at the corner of Central and Prescott streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsella’s
corner Central
Prescott streets
House Struck by Lightning Damages Navy Yard Estate
A severe early season electrical storm struck the city last night. A bolt hit the Henry Emery estate on Riverside street, shattering windows and plastering, injuring a 10 year old boy and narrowly missing Miss Lizzie Wolfgang. The house filled with smoke but did not catch fire. substantial damage expected. Firemen patrolled all night with alarms ringing at Lowell Card company works but no fires were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Henry Emery
Riverside street
Lizzie Wolfgang
walla
Central station
Lowell Card company
Boatner
Dem
Mahon
Rep
Cannon
house
Bingham
Cleveland
Lochren
Rough on Rats Fatality on Billerica Street
Mrs. Jeremiah Murphy aged 24 died at her Billerica Street home from a dose of rough on rats. She had shown temporary mental derangement after the death of her child and husband, with Dr. Welch pronouncing no hope. A clergyman administered last rites as neighbors expressed sympathy for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Murphy
Jeremiah T. Murphy
Billerica street
South
Lowell
Jeremiah Murphy
Murphy
Welch
J W Keyes to Sell Goods at Half Price in Surge Sale
J W Keyes & Co plans a cash only one week sale to reduce an overstock of dress goods bed linens and related items at about fifty cents on the dollar and promises the lowest prices in Lowell for black and colored dress goods plus a one third reduction on silk warp gowns and graduating dresses The Jenny Lind Lewis concert at Odd Fellows hall drew a slim crowd with Miss Jessie M Downer praised as pianist while Miss Jennie Lind Lewis failed to impress as a soprano and local singers offered stronger voices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Keyes & Co
Lowell
J. W. KEYES
Jenny Lind Lewis
Odd Fellows’ hall
Jessie M. Downer
Stockbridge
Lavigneur
Jennie Lind Lewis
our
Welch Guards Crisis at Armory Sparks Debate on Command Authority
A row over Captain Mitten authority and mutinous conduct in the Welch Guards at the armory prompts wide sentiment that both officers and men erred. A military-law expert argues Mitten should have swiftly disciplined dissenters, while the unit faces possible disbandment and reorganization within the Ninth Regiment, shifting to the Sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Guards
Mitten
Deadly Lake Michigan Storm Dumps Eight Vessels Ashore
Chicago May 19. A storm on Lake Michigan drove eight vessels ashore within Chicago limits. Ten men drowned as crews and cargoes were lost. Notable wrecks include the Lincoln Dall at Glencoe and the Myrtle at Harris street, with heroic rescues on the Rainbow and other vessels. Rescues by shore life-saving crews and brave individuals saved several sailors as the gale raged along the lakefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Myrtle
government pier
Michigan boulevard
Glencoe
Lincoln Dall
Harris street
J. Thompson
Twenty-fifth street
Evening Star
Mercury
J. Loomis
Rainbow
C. J. Mizer
Jack Thompson
Garden Bay
Mich
Manistee
Anton Gunderson
Evanston
Brave Havill
Racine
William H. Havill
Pew
Havill
Willis
Jacob Knudson
McLaren
Neva
The Opera House under new management promises a strong season
The Lowell Opera house announces an ambitious season with stars such as Fannie Rice, Marie Jansen, and Denman Thompson. Productions include Old Homestead, My Partner, Robin Hood, In Old Kentucky, and The Girl Is Left Behind Me, aiming to surpass previous attendance records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Opera house
Fannie Rice
Marie Jansen
Denman Thompson
Old Homestead
Morrison
Faust
Louis Aldrich
James A. Hearn
Shore Acres
the
Bostonians
Barry
Stoddard
Hoyt
Chinatown
New York
Old Kentucky
Amazons Grand Opera company
Wang
Kendall
Charlie
Opera house
Store to Let Window Sale At Merrimack Street
On Merrimack street a large dry goods store will display bold letters in its windows announcing a Store to Let and a great sale inside. The mystery will be solved in next week's papers. When you need printing remember Taz som.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack street
Six Die In Schooner Wreck Off Lake Michigan Shore
MILWAUKEE May 19 Five men and a woman perished in the wreck of the schooner M J Cummings before rescuers reached the scene near Jones Island. One crewmember was saved as the vessel sank, the woman remaining lashed to rigging. Crowds watched six thousand people along the piers while lifesavers battled the heavy seas and attempted a rescue that ultimately failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jong Jie
Jones island
Port Huron
Mich
William Schupais
Port Sumac
Colorado
Lake Erie
MILWAUKEE
M. J. Cummings
Templar
Knight Templar
mizream
nes
lifenavera
Obituary notices for several local residents and a minister
George A Bell formerly a motor man on the street railway died at the home of William A Smith on Washington street aged 30. George F Duren, struck by apoplexy while coming into Lowell from Carlisle, died at St Johns hospital aged 77, widow and three sons and one daughter survive, remains sent to Carlisle. Ada E Young wife of Henry P Young died at 62 Perry street aged 42. Rev Dr J O Peek foreign missionary secretary of the Methodist Episcopal church of America died in Brooklyn of Brights disease, formerly pastor at Worthen Street church. McManmon florist Prescott Merrksta
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Bell
William A. Smith
Isaac F
South Acton
Hermon
Lunenburg
George R
Mary S
John Melvin
Carlisle
Foreign Missionary society
Methodist Episcopal church of America
Brooklyn
N.Y
Bright
Peck
Worthen street
McManmon
florist
Prescott & Merr
ksta
New England Trotting Horse Breeders sale at Draper Hall Boston
J E Conant & Co announce a spring sale consigned by noted breeders across New England and northern New York. 87 horses and varied livery stock will be sold by public auction at McNeil stable Lowell with rain or shine, starting 1:80 p.m., cash to highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Trotting Horse Breeders association
Draper & Hall riding academy
Boston
J. Malcolm Forbes
Dr. Andrews
Col. Russell
W. C. Clarke
Col. Thayer
C. H. Hayden
J. H. Nay
J. R. Learned
J. R. Ellsworth
New England
New York
H. Keefe
McNeil stable
Gorham street
Lowell
Mags
Goddard
Corning
Bailey
Banquet Planned for Postmaster Pearson on May 31
Friends of Postmaster Pearson will host a complimentary banquet in Associate Hall on May 31 with Philip J. Farley presiding and Mr. Burke toastmaster. Invited are Hon. John E. Russell Hon. Wm. E. Russell Josiah Quincy George Fred Williams Congressman Stevens and Assistant Secretary Hamlin. The piece also notes local concerns about dry goods stock and the Centralville bridge condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
friends of
Pearson
Associate hall
Philip J. Farley
Mr. Burke
John E. Russell
Wm. E. Russell
Josiah Quincy
George Fred Willams
Congressman Stevens
Congress session yields talk on tariff and trusts
Washington reports a calm senate mood after lengthy debates as the tariff bill faced continued discussion. A house vote passed on locating the Maine boundary near Pamagquid light station and a probe into possible sugar trust activity, while a new schedule move prompted debate on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAsitNaTon
senate
house
secretary of the treasury
Pamagquidight station
Maine
Miners Threaten Longer Fight as May 11 Talks Loom
In Cleveland a group of leading operators expect to present a wage scale to their employers, aiming for acceptance. Miners plan to press the struggle through May and hope a June 1 breakthrough prompts rapid progress. Arthur Steptoe and Louis Kent were arrested in Attleboro Massachusetts for breaking and entering James H Harvey's store. Six members of the gang remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CLEVELAND
Arthur Steptoe
Louis Kent
Attleboro
Mass
James H Harvey
May Festival in Huntington hall aids temperance fund
A May festival hosted by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Burke Temperance Institute drew a crowded Huntington hall last evening. After an orchestral overture and village dance by local children, vocal solos and choir numbers entertained before a grand march. About 75 couples danced to 17 numbers, with ice cream and cakes served during a short intermission. The event supports the Burke Temperance Institute Building Fund and will be repeated tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary
the
Burke Temperance Institute
Etta Gormley
Hortense Gallagher
Kitty Meloy
Fannie Stafford
Ella Finnegan
May Stafford
Jennie Finnegan
Thomas Ginty
Simon Kelley
James Cassidy
John Dowd
Frank Dunn
John Donoghue
Walter Finnegan
fiddler
Minnie Conway
Mamie McCarthy
Annie Conley
Minnie Keefe
Katie Conway
Delia Weary
Annie Sharkey
Katie Keegan
Annie Eagan
John J. Maguire
Lizzie Lyons
James F. Miskella
Lottie Pee
Mary O'Neil
Mary E. White
Joseph F. Murphy
Agnes Madden
Conant & Co Opens Coachmen Registry in City
The hustling firm of Conant and Co has launched a coachman's registry as an adjunct to its business. City coachmen may register at no charge for inspection by prospective employers. The plan aims to ease hiring and benefit both clients and registrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vhe hustling firma of
Conant & Co
wrich
Local Expo Promos and Oddities at Central Street Shop
Framing and decor offers announce low prices on pictures wallpaper and window shades. Visit H C MeOsker at 123 Central Street to bring in photos and see framing options. At the women's branch of the People's ebb last night Mr Boreham discussed Madame Bisvaisky known as theosophy in vague religious terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. MeOsker
Central street
Boreham
Madame Bisvaisky
Also Mentioned on This Page
James F. O’Donnell
PRACTICAL UNDERTAKER
Market Street
Worthen
FAY BROS, & HOLFORD
AMES A. CAWLEY
fra of
Cawley Bro
wn FE. COURTNEY
Mansur Flock
RANCIS W. QUA
Barristers’ Hall
JERE MURPHY
CAPT
MITTENS AUTHORITY
Millen
Wis
Newland
THE OPERA HOUSE
J. E. CONANT & CO’S
Centralville bridge
Knapp
CONGRESS
Sherman Starta
Sherman
Hale
Frye
Dolph
Allison
Chandler
Gallinger
energy
ness
Uni
a. Lowell
C. W. Pinkham
C. W.Pinkham
PUTNAM & SON
Cor. Warren
LADIES
Burke Temperance Trastitute Building Fund
Thomas H. Lawler
Merrimack
John Streets
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