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Newspaper

Lowell Sun

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1894

Page

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Police Court Opens Busy With Drunkenness Cases

Morning session at the police court heard a large attendance as suspects faced charges of drunkenness. Redmond, intoxicated, fell on Central street injuring his head near railroad tracks and was jailed. Several Poles involved in a street row were booked for drunkenness, with Pincus likely charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.

Central street Jackson Redmond Corcoran Winter street Sergt. Kew Dennett Louis Cocanas Isadore Pincus Pincus Coconas William Fitzgerald Centralville J. H. Burke Brosnan Libby Fitzgerald

Corpus Christi Observed With Elaborate St Patrick’s Procession

Corpus Christi was observed at St Patrick's church with a grand procession of the blessed sacrament through the grounds and to a temporary altar. The event featured multiple choirs, cadet guards, school groups, banners, and robes, followed by benediction and festive music across parish churches.

St. Patrick’s church Gleason Shaw North Chelmsford Leonard E. F. Faulkner William O’Brien St. Michael’s church St. Cecilia Immaculate Conception sodality St. Patrick’s Jesus Fr. Leonard St. Patrick’s school Young Men’s Catholic Literary society Hibernian Knights John A. O’Hearn A. D. HL Mary sodality sanctuary academy Immaculate Conception sodality choir Wm. O’Brien Fr. Scannell Fr. Gilday O'Brien John J. Galvin M. McDermott Patrick Lynch James O'Sullivan John P. Mahoney E.B. Quinn Hugh Gillon Col. J. H. Carmichael Wolf Tone Fenwick street Holy Name society St. Patrick’s Temperance society M. J. Johnson William O'Brien Michael O'Brien Fr. Burke Fr. Gleason Burke Mozart Michael O' Brien St. Peter's Church Ronan McKenna McDonough McManus Immaculate Conception church of the Immaculate Conception Emard Dacey Bro. McGrath Hugh Farley Fr. Dorgan Holy Angels Children of Mary Sacred Heart Messrs Finley Immaculate Conception Temperance society Moran Arch Confraternity Hugh McQuade John McGinnis Burkes Holy God P. P. Haggerty

Shoe Stock Purchase Shocks Lowell Dealers

The Times reports O'Sullivan Bros opposite city hall and Eaton & Son of Danvers completed a large purchase of over 900 pairs of women's oxfords, both manufactured and in process. The deal, described as a bold move at a low price, will be sorted by style in anticipation of a major sale early next week.

Times O'Sullivan Bros feet fitters city hall Eaton & Son Danvers Lowell

Mrs Wm A Burke to sail for Europe tomorrow

Mrs William A Burke plans to sail for Europe tomorrow. The day also notes a June 12 session of the grade crossing commissioners and local events including a big Lakeview crowd and a charity payment by W H Wiggin as executor.

Wm. A. Burke Europe

White's Tan Shop Fire Sparks Break at Perry Street

Alarm from private box 235 at White Bros tannery drew a large crowd to Belvidere this morning as a fire broke out in a wooden building south of the main shop, believed used for russet leather dressing. Hope engine had a collision with an electric pole but caused no damage. A barking dog was struck by Chief Hosroer’s carriage on Fayette Street, minor injuries. Herb Merrill’s horses shuffled out. a hind shoe fell, leaving him with a scraped knee and bruised shoulder. Adjournment notice for grade crossing hearing to June 12. U S Tea Co advertises two bat and ball with one pound tea offer at Central and Prescott.

White Bros Perry street Belvidere Perry and Rogers streets Chief Hosroer Fayette street Herb Merrill Middle street chemical Herb

Missouri River Rises Six Feet Causing Atchison Damage

The Missouri river in Atchison area has surged almost six feet with a sudden rise. In the last 12 hours the flood has eroded about 200 feet of land near East Atchison and property damage accumulates as the flood continues.

ATCHISON, Kan Missouri East Atchison

Riot over Polish church split leaves four shot in Freeland

In Freeland Pa on May 28 the St Casi mrs Polish church dispute boiled over into a bloody riot. Four men were shot and two are expected to die while several others were injured seriously. The clash marks a year long division within the congregation.

FREELAND St. Casimir’s

Death of Sir Francis John son Quebec chief justice

MONTREAL May 23 Sir Francis John son chief justice of the supreme court of the Province of Quebec died yesterday. He was among the oldest and most eminent Canadian judges. Born in England in 1806. Excelence In Church History Baltimore May 28 Nora O'Brien Niagara Falls Ont presented by Archbishop Walsh of Toronto in behalf of the pope with the papal medal for excellence in church history. Paris May 28 M Dupay pressed his conference with men to form his proposed ministry. issue centers on foreign affairs and finance portfolios.

MONTREAL Sir Francis Johnson supreme court of Province of Quebec England BALTIMORE Nora O’Brien Loretto convent Niagara Falls Ont Archbishop Walsh Toronto Paris M. Dupay

Yellow fever declines in Rio after three-month epidemic

Rio de Janeiro reports a continued decrease in yellow fever cases and virulence after a three month epidemic period. Health officials note fewer new infections and improving conditions as the city recovers.

Rio DE JANEIRO

Miners Press for General Arbitration in Cripple Creek

Colorado Springs delegation seeks arbitration to end a strike dispute amid troop readiness. Prisoners held at Bullhill Fort and threats to mine managers hinge on a prisoner exchange, as authorities and miners discuss peace talks and hostilities pause. President Slocum of Colorado College urged arbitration, backed by local labor leaders and clergy. Governor Waite recalled troops but kept forces ready for action on short notice.

CRIPPLE CREEK Colo Colorado Springs Dr. Slocum Colorado college C.G. Collais Trades assembly L. W. Bates Charles Leisster the Carpenters’ union D. H. Hogan Calderwood McDonald Bullhill Jackson Lindsay Frank Wolfe Miners’ union Lindaay Slocum loth lalter Waite Baron Strong Anna Lee

Thomas Callan Dies After Runaway Accident

Thomas Callan died at St John’s hospital after a runaway accident last Thursday. A former city cart driver, he had a long past including arrest in London and imprisonment as a dynamite suspect, a wartime veteran, and a notable release from prison in 1893. His funeral drew a large crowd from G A R, Hibernians, Celtics, and Wolfe Tone guards with services held at the Catholic cemetery.

Thomas Callan St. John's hospital Callan Ireland Michael Harkins Philadelphia England Portland Col Dimon Labarge Mr. Callan Lowell Northern depot Richardson house Williamsville Ill Varney street Hibernians Post 42 Celtics Wolfe Tone guards St. Patrick’s G.A. R the John D. Hubin John J. O'Brien D. A. Sullivan Fr. Gleason

Quick tailored trousers in ten minutes no tailor needed

A voice touts rapid trouser fitting to avoid days at a tailor. Buyers can try on garments to ensure fit before purchase, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Savings claimed of two to four dollars on spring trousers, promising quality and risk-free shopping.

Sensational will case ends in conviction for forgery

In St. Petersburg Vladimir Gribanov's will forged to bequeath 1,000,000 roubles to Madame Gribanow and Count Sollogoub. Sollogoub and four others were banished to Siberia. Sollogoub’s son, a military officer, shot himself after the verdict. In Jamaica Plain a Norfolk liquor sale debate drew a large crowd at the Central church under the W C T U with Mrs H H Withington presiding.

St. PETERSBURG Count Sollogoub Vladimir Gribanov Madame Gribanow Siberia JAMAICA PLAIN Mass H. H. Withington

Farmhand Arrested for Assault on Former Employer

Ernest Driggs a farmhand is in custody at West Hartford charged with assault with intent to kill Linus N Burt a farmer. Driggs recently discharged from Burt’s employ, and authorities believe the attack was an act of revenge.

HARTFORD Ernest Driggs West Hartford Linus N. Burt Driggs Burt

University Club of Chicago Wins Hamilton Trophy in Whist Congress

Philadelphia May 23 The University club of Chicago defeats Hamilton club to claim the Hamilton trophy in the whist congress final. Minneapolis club defeats Chicago Whist club to win the American Whist league challenge trophy. Lima May 23 Several newspapers are suppressed for objectionable utterances amid army discontent and fears of a revolt.

PHILADELPHIA University club of Chicago Hamilton Minneapolis Lima

Explosion at Anderlnes mine kills six miners

A mine blast in Anderlnes, Belgium, yesterday left six miners dead and several others wounded. Rescue teams worked through the debris and local authorities ordered safety inspections of nearby shafts.

BRUSSELS Anderlnes

Death From Appendicitis Claims Local Resident

Edward J. Werder of this city died yesterday after an operation for appendicitis following two weeks of illness. He was 47 years old and unmarried.

New Harry Edward J. Werder

Ingrain Weavers Vote to Stand Off Over Ten Percent Cut

The Ingrain carpet weavers at the Carpet mill held a special meeting Saturday evening and voted not to return to work until the ten percent cut, recently restored, is reinstated. Only six of 250 favored returning. Brus sels department will stay closed next week unless large orders arrive. A committee will consult Agent Lyon, and textile workers citywide back the demand. The strikers faced 17 percent total cuts earlier, with seven then ten percent.

Brussels Lyon

Treasury inspector added at New Loxpoy port

A treasury department special agent visited New Loxpoy to assess the need for an extra customs inspector due to increased in bond freight via Central Vermont and Norwich lines. Collector Hale proposed Frederick A. Starr, and the nomination was confirmed, bringing the port’s inspectors to three. Memorial services held in Brooklyn on Memorial Day. Reuben Cook drowns crossing Cranberry pond near Woonsocket.

New Loxpoy Conn treasury department bond Vermont Norwich Hale Frederick A. Starr Starr

Inspectors Find Alcohol at Lewis Street Speakeasy

Liquor inspectors searched a building on Lewis street yesterday and found a keg of beer and two bottles of whiskey in the cellar. The proprietors escaped and no arrests were made though the liquor was seized. Seizures were also made from Thomas Higgins of 60 Jefferson street and Patrick Biddy of 607 Lakeview avenue.

Lewis street cearway Thomas H. Higgins Jefferson street Patrick Biddy Lakeview avenue

Whitway party seeks recall of Newfoundland governor

The Whitway party in Newfoundland campaigns to recall Governor O'Brien amid political turmoil. The estate of the late Abiel Abbott Low of Brooklyn totals over 8 million dollars as probate continues. The US frigate Constitution remains at Portsmouth navy yard. The Elgin National Watch Co. likely to be sold to an English syndicate. The Sugar Trust investigation seeks power to compel witness testimony. A revolution is implied in Venezuela but restrained by President Crespo. A Washington express motorist was struck and killed in Wesport, Connecticut. identity not confirmed.

Whitway Newfoundland O’Brien Abiel Abbott Brooklyn United States Constitution Portsmouth N. H navy yard Elgin National Watch company Sugar trust Venezuela Crespo Washington express Wesport Conn

Cotton Goods Orders and Daily Shipments Reported

One corporation filled two orders of 700 bales each for cotton goods last week. Another corporation is delivering good sized shipments daily, indicating steady activity in the cotton trade.

Why Not Look Over Printing Bills for Savings

Economize by checking printing costs and comparing with this office. Call now for price quotes on your work and see if We cannot save money for you. The Sun Job Print leads them all with competitive rates and dependable service.

Sun

Memorial Sermon Honors Comrades at Huntington Hall

Memorial Sunday services in Huntington hall honored G A R comrades, Sons of Veterans, and local groups. Rev C L Merriam delivered the memorial sermon as the audience listened to scripture readings, prayers, arias, and the singing of America and There is a green hill far away. Names of dead were read from Posts 42 120 and 185, including John Mullen Charles Sleeper and Amos Hodgman among others.

Sons of Veterans Huntington hall Commander Liddell F. H. Butler George E. Worthen F. B. Peabody John Mullen Charles W. Sleeper Benjamin Emmons Richard Burns Charles O'Sullivan Thomas MecCormick John Curtin James J. Scannell Patrick Woods Patrick Murray Thomas Callan Geo. H. Nichols James Welch Chas. Hy Brown John A. Garland Amos TH. Hodgman Patrick F. Burke Roswell C. Jenvey Newell Abare W. S. Pepin F. K. Stratton Keller John Ward Lillian Lefevre C. L. Merriam Highland church Les saah Washington John Brown Abraham Lincoln Coxey Christ Claude Raboteau America

Deaths and reception notes in Lowell

Joseph Jeffers aged 25 of Market street became ill with epilepsy at the police station and died at St. John’s hospital. Governor Greenhalge and Mrs. Greenhalge host a reception tonight for Lowell residents with music by the American Orchestra.

Joseph Jeffers Market street St. John’s hospital

Forester’s Hair Second Anniversary Set for May 31

The second anniversary will be held as Forester's hair on Thursday evening May 31. The event is complimentary to members with tickets available from Treasurer McQsker's store at 123 Central Street and from J. J. Dunne, chairman.

Forester McQsker Central street J. J. Dunne

Concert on the South Common Delights Large Audience

A large crowd gathered for a band concert on the South Common presented by Prof. Mirault. The program was well rendered and enjoyed by a vast audience.

South common Mirault

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Chief Davis Edward Tighe James McCaffrey McCaffrey Harriet Howard Sherburn Eldrich Frappier William H. O'Neil O’ Neil Nellie down east O’Neil Mary Flannery William Wilson Bernard Bermingham Bridget Crocker Jones James F. O'Donnell PRACTICAL UNDERTAKER Corner of Worthen FAY BROS, & HOSFORD CORPUS CHRISTI St. Patrick’s Parish Lakeview Nashua Boston Blake Harry T. B. Richardson T. Boyd Manchester M. Allison Taylor Haverhill Miss Talbot Lotte E. Thompson Beach street Wm. H. Wiggin Samuel S. Rugg Ayer Worthen Street Baptist church WHITH’S TAN SHOP Jane U. S. Tea Co corner Central Prescott streets GLOVERSVILLE W. B. Reynolds Northville Paris Green Osweep, N Ellen Sullivan Palermo Centre TOMMY CALLAN TARIFE Scotland yard Bow street London senate Harkins Tom Callan New York District of Columbia Johnson Representative Cox Warner Walker Rayner Harter Ohio state bank bunding trades Suffolk Middlesex Matthews Streets Carter Metropolitan Construction company wen Pemberton square Parker street tailor’s INGRAIN WEAVERS Chelsea Muss New LAVEN Lyman C. Hull Harry Prescott Lonxpox Craven & Craven Bradford Reuben Cook Cranberry pond Woonsocket Cook bast Blackstone Mass PUTNAM & SON Cor. Warren ORY First Baptist church J. Avison Baker Father Tt. A. Greene George F. Kenngait H. Lockhart Roll Call of the Dead McManmon, florist Prescott & Merr’ksts Prosperity Circle
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