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29 May 1894
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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1894
Page
1
Mills Close Question Not Fully Decided at Meeting
The Sun reports that agents of the corporations met yesterday afternoon and discussed shutting down Memorial day. It is understood no action was taken yesterday and a decisive answer was refused. It seems probable the Lawrence mills will shut down tomorrow, affecting the mill agents' plans this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence mills
rill
Sun
Attempted death by own action leads to jail term
In a Fifth and Myrtle Street incident Fred L. Dam, intoxicated and known to the police, attempted self harm with a knife and later drank liniment. His father fired two shots to quell the scene. Judge Hadley called the act gravely serious, sentenced Dam to four months in jail, with a $200 appeal bond, after Dam pleaded for another chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dam
Dennett
Hogan
Cam
Hadley
Superior court
Memorial Day observance halts Tur ity publication
In observance of Memorial Day the Tur ity will cease publication tomorrow as Grand Army veterans pass the mantle to future generations. Tae Sun will not be issued but full reports on Thursday will cover the exercises. A bat and ball with tea offer from U S Tea Co corner Central and Prescott streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Sun
U. S. Tea Co
corner Central
Prescott streets
Memorial Day Observance And Parade Details Outlined
Memorial day events are outlined with a 2 pm parade from the South common to the monument and the last planned services at Mon ument square in its current form. Post 42 and Post 185 lead four company parades, with a full formation of police, bands, militia, and Cadets, followed by evening services in Huntington hall and an oration by Hon John J. Enkman and Rep. Alfred Roe of Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A.R
Monument square
Lowell
Ladd and Whitney
South common
Marshal Davis
Higland
Elm
Central
Merrimack
monument
Post 42
J. M. Greene
Eliot church
Merrimack street
City hall
Pickman
Moody street
Tilden street
Hayes
Isaac B. Pendergast
P. F. Brady
William Frederick
Charles Graham
George L. Cady
George M. Dickerman
Charles W. Brigham
F. Emerson
Change at Boston and Lowell railroad heads
Supt Paige retires June 1 after long service dating to 1848 with the Boston and Lowell road. H C Taft, previously Western division agent at Central Street, will oversee both divisions from Middlesex Street depot, bringing decades of railroad service to the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Paige
Boston & Lowell road
Northern division
railroad
H.C. Taft
Western division
Central street
Taft
Middlesex street
Mr. Paige
Boston & Lowell roads
Johnson
Nashua & Lowell
Nashua
Abiel Rolfe
Paige
Greenland
Portsmouth
Eastern railroad
Boston
Massachusetts Central
Gloucester
Printing costs check to save money on work
Why Not. If you are economizing why not look over your printing bills and see if you are not paying too much for printing. Call at this office and get prices on your work, and see if we cannot save money for you.
Wanted Man for Good Paying Position with Advancement
Help wanted notice seeking a capable man for a well paid job with growth potential. Experience preferred. Apply with address at Sun Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun ofice
Enthusiastic Welcome for Governor Greenhalge in Lowell
Governor Greenhalge and Mrs Greenhalge attended a public reception at Huntington hall hosted by the People’s club. Attendees filled the hall while the governor urged fraternal spirit between workers and employers, stressing the importance of the bone and sinew of the land and the aim to meet every attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Greenhalge
Funeral Services For Thomas Callan In Catholic Cemetery
The late Thomas Callan was laid to rest in a Catholic cemetery after a simple service led by Rev. Fr. Gleason. A large cortege included Wolf Tone Guards, St Patrick’s Cadet band, Hibernian Knights, Celtics and Emeralds, city laborers, and Knights of Labor. Bearers included P J O'Brien, John D. Hubin, Col. Dimon, J P Thompson, and others. The hearses bore national colors and floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Callan
Fr. Gleason
St. Patrick’s church
Lebarge
Butterfield street
Wolf Tone
St. Patrick’s
Hibernian Knights
John A. O’ Hearn
Hibernians
Knights of Labor
Celtics and Emeralds
Tommy Callan
P. J. O’Brien
John D. Hubin
Col. Dimon
J. P. Thompson
G. A R
Charles Callahan
Michael Riley
Dennis A. Sullivan
Bowling News Duckpin Duel Yields Record Low Team Score
The Glendons and Salems contested a slow duckpin match at Les Miserables alleys. The Salems set a tournament low with a 1213 total behind Joe Farrell 260 and T Sullivan 251, while Glendons posted 1272 led by Daigneault 267 and Swift 272.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendons
Salems
Les Miserables alleys
Swift
Wilson
McCurdy
Daigneault
Seede
Knapp
Dunham
T. Sullivan
D. Sullivan
Joe Farrell
Annual high school girls exhibition at Huntington Hall
The annual exhibition of the girl pupils from the high school will be held at Huntington Hall on Friday evening. It had been announced that the drill would take place in the afternoon, but the evening program is now final. Tickets of admission are required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington hall
13th annual prize drill marks open field debut
The 13th annual prize drill of the battalion was held on an open field at the cricket grounds with HS boys and girls and friends in attendance. Prizes were awarded by Supt Whitcomb in the superintendent's absence, with Company B taking the peasant prize and Company A second. Individual gold and silver medals went to Sergeant Major Lyman and Sergeant Adams respectively. The Post 42 band, led by James Murphy, performed a pleasing concert as cadets displayed proficiency across company and battalion drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murphy
Devoll
Corp
Lambert
Coburn
Supt. Whitcomb
Pickman
Watterson
Fowler
Lyman
Adams
Lieww Chase
K. Company
Sth Regt
Capt. Damon
K. Co
8th Infantry
Lieut
W. Rypes
2nd Corps
O'Sul livan Brothers Launch Major Oxford Sale
Local merchants O'Sul livan Brothers prepare a large oxford boot sale as stock moves swiftly. Advertisers urge buyers to attend Thursday morning to secure the sought after shoes before they vanish.
Local notes from a busy New England town
Fred Coburn travels to Rochester VI for a fishing trip. Harmony Grove hosts a pleasant K I A whist club outing. Rev. Alexander Blackburn to give Memorial Day address in Charlestown. Mrs John J Claia attending anniversary exercises in Wakefield and Reading. Max Miller and Jesse Hatcher of The Dazzler married in Philadelphia. Harry Douglas of Atherton boarding house injured on barbed wire. A prisoner named Dumas fled the farm. police notified by Supt Collins. Y M C A plans an excursion to Baptist Pond tomorrow. outing club trip to Concord praised. Mrs Bernice Parker from Dracut hosted by Sunday school class with group portrait. Reading day officers on duty: Sergeant Dunlavey. Officers Brosnan, Buchanan, Clement, J B Crowley, Farrington, Leighton, Maguire, Palmer, Ryan, Sanborn. Building Laborer's union met but no action. some favor a strike to settle labor disputes. Abner Doloff of Bridgewater NH and Onie M Mann wed at bride's parents in North Chelmsford. Rev R A Greene officiated. Doloffs to reside in Bridgewater. City laborers held another meeting. no march on city hall. Grand demonstration favored over plan for Huntington Hall meeting. Master Workman Mahan invites Social Assembly to discuss aiding the unemployed at Spinners' Hall. All unions and unemployed workers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Coburn
Rochester
K. I. A. whist club
Harmony Grove
Alexander Blackburn
Charlestown
John J Claia
Wakefield
Reading
Max Miller
Jesse Hatcher
The Dazzler
Philadelphia
Harry Douglas
Atherton
Dumas
Supt
Collins
Dunlavey
Brosnan
Buchanan
Clement
J. B. Crowley
Farrington
Leighton
Maguire
Palmer
Ryan
Sanborn
fie
Abner Doloff
Bridgewater
N. H
Onie M. Mann
city hall
Huntington hall
Workman Mahan
Justice Assembly
Social Assembly
Spinners’ hall
Ordinance Urged To Control Falling Loads On Streets
A proposed ordinance would hold vehicle operators responsible for obstructing public thoroughfares by leaving loads in the street. Yesterday a stone dray lost a 400 pound stone on Bridge street near Thirteenth, blocking traffic and endangering horses. Five men finally moved the boulder, as loose stone from building shipments littered the pavements all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge street
Thirteenth street
Lumber Debates Court Free Yet No Votes Cast
Washington May 29 The Senate spent eight hours discussing lumber on the tariff bill without a vote. Hale's amendment to move lumber to the dutiable list drew support from Maine and Oregon senators. Peffer offered a Free undressed lumber plan with modest duties. West and Hoar argued for protections to New England lumber and farmers. The bill advanced no action. Walsh delivered a maiden speech on southern manufacturing and tax equity. Memorial Day adjournment anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON, D.C
Hale
Frye
Maine
Mitchell and
Dolph
Oregon
great lakes
Canada
New England
West
Dem
prairies
Walsh
South
United States
Aldrich
senate
Governor commutes Puglisi life imprisonment sentence
Albany May 29 Governor Flower commuted Pietro Puglisi murder verdict to life in prison. Puglisi had been condemned to be executed in the week starting June 4. The action reflects clemency after a murder conviction and death sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALBANY
Flower
Pietro Puglisi
Puglisi
No Yielding Arbitration Proposals Subject Of Criticism
Coal operators in Clearfield and neighboring districts rejected Governor Pattison's proposal to submit the labor dispute to arbitration. Miners, leaders, and supporters express anger and suspicion over Pattison's visit, while some operators urge fair adjustment. An Illinois operators meeting is planned with a delegate gathering of miners the same day, as the United Mine Workers executive board prepares to present a wage scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PHILLIPsBurG
Clearfield
Philadelphia
Pattison
F. W. Tracy
Springfield
Paul Morton
Chicago
James W. Ellsworth
Pennsylvania
Ben Warren
Peoria
Thomas Spellman
Danville
Canton
Pena
Consolidated
Denville
John S. Lord
Illinois
svill
United Mine workers
McBride
Missionary conference opens at St Pauls cathedral
Loxpox May 29 The Missionary conference of the Church of England opened yesterday with a crowded service in St Pauls cathedral The Archbishop of Canterbury welcomed visitors including bishops of Cairo North Dakota and Iowa the Very Rev Dean Hoffman of the General Theological Seminary New York and the Very Rev Dr McVicar of Holy Trinity Church Philadelphia Cripple Creek Colo May 20 The Victor miners union met yesterday appointed a committee to go to Colorado Springs to confer with mine owners and labor leaders regarding arbitration They will meet the mine owners committee at Altman The miners meeting was large harmonious and miners are hopeful of a settlement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpox
Missionary conference of the
Church of England
St. Paul's cathedral
Archbishop of
Canterbury
Cairo
North Dakota
Iowa
Dean Hoffman
General Theological Seminary
New York
McVicar
Holy Trinity church
Philadelphia
CRIPPLE CREEK
Colo
Victor miners’ union
Colorado Springs
Altman
Brakeman William Curran stabbed in Water Street saloon quarrel
New Haven May 29 William Curran a brakeman on the Consolidated road was stabbed four times in the back by James Healy of Worcester in a Water street saloon quarrel. Two wounds hit the lungs. Curran lies in a precarious hospital condition and may die. Healy fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New HAVEN
William Curran
Consolidated road
James Healy
Worcester
Mass
Water street
Curran
Yale's New Sheffield Laboratory Planned at Yale
Plans for the new Sheffield laboratory at Yale University are finished. The building will be one of the finest owned by Yale and the most completely equipped technical college lab in the country. It will cost about 130,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
New Harron
Sheffield laboratory
Yale university
Five liquidators named for Credito Mobiliare reconstruction
Rome on May 29 reports that at a shareholders meeting of Credito Mobiliare five liquidators were appointed to examine the bank’s position and to consider schemes for its reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Credito Mobiliare
Coal stocks in Duluth run low with 15 days likely
Coal shortages threaten Duluth as shipments from Chicago railroads and the lake fleet pour in. Officials warn supplies may last only about fifteen days if current consumption continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DULUTH
Chicago
Blakes flagship departs Boston amid 21 gun salute
Boston on May 20 reports the flagship Blake sailed yesterday escorted by her consort H. M. S Tartar. The navy yard battery boomed 21 guns in a national salute to speed the parting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Blake
H. M.S Tartar
navy yard
Underwear for Unusually Proportioned Men Offer
A local ad invites men with longer arms or legs to find underwear tailored to their unusual proportions. It argues ordinary sizes fail and promises better fit alongside coats and trousers. The message stresses availability for those outside standard measurements.
Awful Death as Pawtucketville Janitor Buried Alive
Thomas Cox, janitor at Burke Temperance Institute, died while digging a well on his Pawtucketville farm. Quick sand and a cave in buried him while he climbed the ladder kept by pipe supports. His body was recovered after three hours, leaving a widow and three young daughters. Cox had served as financial secretary and janitor for Burke’s and was active in the Foresters and other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cox
Burke Temperance Institute
Pawtucketvile
boulevard
Forest house
Cox
tme
the
Burke’s
Foresters
Bishop McDonnell to lead Lourdes pilgrimage
Bishop McDonnell will head the July 18 pilgrimage to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. The delegation includes Catholics from Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago St Louis Indianapolis and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookyn
McDonnell
Our Lady of Lourdes
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Judge refuses to dissolve injunction over Fare Marshal Heffron
Rockrory May 29 Judge Crab tree declines to dissolve the injunction restraining Mayor Autchins from removing Fare Marshal Heffron a Catholic The local A P A backs the fight with the mayor leading the organization
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockrory
Hls
Crabtree
Autchins
Heffron
A P. A
Governor Brown Inaugurated in Rhode Island Day
Governor Brown and state officials arrived from Providence and were greeted by militia at Newport. They held a reception at the Aquidneck House, and Brown was inaugurated today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. L
Brown
Providence
Aquidneck House
Grave of Peter Salem to be marked in Framingham
Framingham Mass May 29 For the first time the grave in the old cemetery of Peter Salem the colored man who shot Maj Pitcairn at Bunker Hill will be marked after the rite of the Sons of the Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FRAMINGHAM
Mass
Peter Salem
Maj
Pitcairn
Bunker Hill
Sons of the Revolution
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