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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1893
Page
1
Russell and Carroll to Address Huntington Hall Rally
Democratic standard bearers Russell and Carroll will visit Huntington Hall next Thursday evening for a large rally. The city committee promises strong turnout and spirited speeches after recent appearances by Josiah Quincy, George Fred Williams, and Congressman Walker amid campaigns for governor and lieutenant governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Huntington Hall
Covent
Russell
Carroll
Lowell democracy
Josiah Quincey
George Fred Williams
Walker
Quincey
Williams
Cleveland
democratic city committee
John B., Russell
James B. Carroll
Local notices and society events in Chelmsford area
Community announcements describe evening drawing schools opening on Tuesday, a Co F cavalry ball committee in Chelmsford Center, and Dr Breton practicing at 382 Central Street. Reports include a flag ceremony canceled at high school, new private fire alarm 143 at Lloyd's Lab, a four-connection hydrant, and several local social events at Good Templars hall and Utica Club. Disabled residents mourn Miss Annie Kennedy’s death in Ireland, while a Concord reformatory escapee Louis Brown is identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. F. cavalry
Chelmsford Center
Dr. Breton
Central street
Lloyd’s Laboratory
Burke Temperance Institute
Middle street
Utica Club lidge
Good Templars hall
Gorham street
Annie Kennedy
Collinsville
Ireland
Concord reformatory
Louis Brown
HH. Genest
Holyoke
Edward Cunningham
Worcester
Lawton
John P. Thompson
South Spring street
Palace Pharmacy
Prescott street
Local residents head to fairs and travels ahead
Mr. J. Maguire of Varney street has gone to the World’s Fair and intends to go as far as Montana before he returns. Mrs. S. H. Geddes of Marlborough street is entertaining Mrs. Frank W. Pearson of Rivera, Cal. Mrs. Pierre Demers has returned home from St. Blaise. Pp. P. A. Burnham has gone to Chazy, N. Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Maguire
Varney street
Montana
S. H. Geddes
Marlborough street
Frank W. Pearson
Rivera
Cal
Pierre Demers
St. Blaise
P. A. Burnham
Chazy
N. Y
Pipes With Pants German Pipe Gift Offer at Merrimack
Merrimack Clothing Co begins a one week promotion offering an elegant scented German wood pipe with every pants purchase. The gift applies to all pants sold today and continues through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack Clothing Co
Joint Debate Set in Worcester On Nov 3
The Worcester Republican city committee challenged the Democratic committee to a joint debate on the causes of the recent financial stringency and the current business downturn. Democrats will be represented by Hon. John J. Russell, while Republicans have not named their candidate. The Democrats favor Russell meeting Greenhalge, with November 3 penciled in as the date. The Democratic committee hopes to arrange a debate between Carroll and Wolcott, but Republicans have shown little interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
republican
Worcester
democratic committee
John if
Russell
Greenhalge
democratic city committee
Carroll
Wolcott
congress
Evening Manual Training School Considered by Lowell Board
Lowell school board seeks to establish an evening manual training school without disrupting public day schools. City Solicitor Joan J. Hogan opines the 1891 act raising compulsory school age to fifteen applies only to public day schools, so an evening program would not advance the compulsory age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOWELL
dla
EDWARD GALLAGHER
Joan J. Hogan
Walker Threatens Tariff Reform in Springfield Rally
Hon Joseph Walker of Springfield speaks against time and tariff objections in Huntington Hall. The Republican event, presided by Larkin T Trull, features praise for Republican policy, critique of Democratic repeal efforts, and sharp figures on taxation, leaving attendees impressed by his vocal skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Walker
Springfield
Larkin T. Trull
Nou
George Flawton
Josiah Quincy
Trull
MacKinney
Walker
Regular Inspection of G A E Circle Held at Post 185
The regular inspection of Ladd and Whitney Circle Ladies of the G A E took place at Post 185 hall last evening. Comrades and ladies were present in large numbers. Department President Mrs Lucy B Lehman of Lynn led the inspecting party with Mrs Delia Ricker and Mrs Clara Currier of Martha Washington Circle of Lynn. The inspection was satisfactory and resolutions on the death of Mrs Emerson of Chelmsford senior vice president were adopted. A banquet followed with a pleasant social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladd and Whitney Circle
hall
Department
Lucy B. Lehman
Lynn
Delia Ricker
Clara Currier
Martha Washington Circle
Emerson
Chelmsford
Ward Three Dems Weigh Alderman Nomination After Stafford Departure
Ward Three Democrats regret Br Stafford leaving and weigh potential nominees including James Smith in Ward One and Charles O Donnell amid active registration by Peter J Brady. Ward One candidates Harrigan and Shanahan battle for the school board as voters prepare for a tense city political season with a Ward One Democratic club meeting set for tomorrow at 2 pm.
Flim Flam Frauds Snare Dracut Shopper
A local woman buys five dollars in writing paper for five dollars after a smooth talking agent promises cash prizes in each package. She discovers only paper and seventy five cents worth of value. In a separate case Patrick Corr is convicted of drunkenness and jailed for five months with two young children placed in the Day Nursery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Patrick Corr
Corr
lves
Kinsman street
Drury
Corrin
Committee Meeting Call at Central Labor Union Hall
The committee on Friday night closing is requested to meet in Central Labor union hall on Middle street, on Sunday next at 2 30 o clock, at 18 Middle street. THOMAS MAHAN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor union hall
Middle street
THOMAS MAHAN
Sun House-Lot Contest
Sun House-Lot Contest fragmentary OCR yields scattered numbers and unreadable terms. No coherent event or identities emerge, making a definitive summary impractical.
City Hale Notes on Finance Committee Meeting
City finance committee met in executive session to review funds for the rest of the year and to outline employment for the unemployed. The total requested was 220000 with allocations for sewer 60000 and other departments including street 25000 school 306000 lands 25000 fire 30000 police about 20000 and Edson cemetery 1600. No action was taken and the panel adjourned to Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
committee on finance
Centralville
water board
Edson
Watches With Boy's Suits at Merrimack Clothing Co
A gold plate watch and chain will be given away with every boy's suit sold for one week beginning today at the Merrimack Clothing Co. This promotional event aims to attract families as spring wardrobes get updated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack Clothing Co
A Parent's Duty Promotes Wholesome Reading and News
A pamphlet urging parents to ensure children read wholesome material and stay informed with current events through a reputable newspaper. It praises The Sun as clean bright and truthful and invites subscription at 265 cents monthly highlighting that 25 cents cannot match the value for a family's benefit.
Italian fruit vendor charged with murder in Bridgeport
Frank Rich a 25 year old Italian fruit vendor is held on $5000 bond for the murder of Mrs Nicholas Beck. An Oct 11 altercation left Mrs Beck struck and her arm broken. Blood poisoning followed and she died yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BRIDGEPORT
Conn
Frank Rich
Nicholas Beck
Rich
Beck
Ad ministrators win damages against Boston and Maine rail road
Road Had to Settle PoR?TSMOUTH New Hampshire October 21 The administrators of Patrick O Neill who was killed in Derry by a Boston and Maine train last year obtained a verdict for 2700 against the railroad Expert Robbers at Groveland Massachusetts October 21 Ceban Bros hardware store Groveland burglarized The safe blown open and a small sum taken Some silver watches and fancy articles stolen from the showcase The explosion damaged a large stock of glass and crockery ware The robbers were probably professionals Between Life and Death New Haven October 2 E H Trowbridge of this city dangerously sick with a complication of diseases He is a large owner of Consolidated railroad stock and has long been connected with many financial institutions of this city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TSMOUTH
N. H
Patrick O'Neil
Derry
Maine
Groveland
HAVERHILL
Mass
Cebban Bros
New HaveN
E. H. Trowbridge
Consolidated railroad
Death of Rev Dr Philip Schaff, noted church historian
New York on October 21 reports the death of Rev Dr Philip Schaff at his home. Paralysis is cited as the immediate cause. Schaff was acclaimed as a leading authority on exegesis and church history during his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philip Schaff
Van Alen Confirmed as Ambassador to Italy by Senate Vote
The Senate in executive session confirmed J. J. Van Alen as ambassador to Italy by an 89 to 32 vote. Critics cited his $50,000 Rhode Island Democratic fund donation as alleged purchase money for the post. Van Alen, son of the late General J. H. Van Alen, is a social figure fluent in several languages and has long traveled abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
senate
J. J. Van Alen
Rhode Island Democratic campaign fund
James J. San Al
J. HW. Van Alen
Van Alen
William Astor
New York
Thompson by Liberty in manslaughter case freed
George Thompson, previously convicted of manslaughter in the death of his wife Mary I. Thompson, was released after Judge Dewey set aside the guilty verdict. Thompson, who conducted his own defense, faced a new trial motion alleging a signature difference on a post verdict document. The judge ruled the evidence did not support the original verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
George Thompson
Mary I. Thompson
Suffolk superior criminal court
Dewey
Thompson
prndictment
Washington street
Business Outlook Returns Hopes As Speculation Grows
R G Dun & Co weekly review notes renewed hope and a rise in speculation amid abundant money on call and expectations that repeal will pass. In New York $88 million was procured in 10 weeks, but industry distress persists as imports lag and consumption falls. Failures total 346 in the U.S. and 29 in Canada, including a major Providence bank and several Southern banks, while other failures remain high due to large liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
state of
the treasury
thonu
United States
Canada
Providence
Inquest Opens Into Chester Bridge Disaster
Westfield Massachusetts October 21 The inquest on the Chester bridge disaster opened in the district courtroom with Judge Stevens reading witness names. Reporters excluded, witnesses sworn, and examination began with no significant new details disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WESTFIELD, Mess
Chester bridge
Trouble on board backentine Hamien voyage
The backentine James H. Hamien arrived at Charles Town from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, after crew trouble at sea. The captain lost control of officers briefly, and Mate Johnson largely ran the ship, though Captain Dunphy says the disruption was not serious, just unpleasant for the crew and subordinate officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
James H. Hamien
Charlestown
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Johnson
Dunphy
London Physician Andrew Clark Struck by Paralysis
London reports Andrew Clark a celebrated physician collapsed while speaking to a patient. He was insensible on the floor but later partially recovered. He had presided at the Royal College of Physicians during the Harveian oration on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andrew Clark
Royal College of Physicians
Society Leader Files Divorce Suit in Ansonia
Mrs. Emma J. Howe, a city society leader with a private fortune over 1 million, sues Major J. Howe for divorce alleging desertion. He serves as president of the Ansonia Brass and Copper Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANSONIA, Conn
Emma J. Howe
Major J. Howe
Judge Newton Withdraws From Coney Island Club
In New York on October 21 Judge Newton resigned the presidency of the Coney Island Athletic club and ended his ties with it citing politics as a burden. In Philadelphia on October 21 Anthony J. Drexel Jr announced his withdrawal from the Drexel, Morgan Co banking firm citing reluctance to take on business responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Newton
New York
Coney Island Athletic club
PHILADELPHIA
Anthony J. Drexel, Jr
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Harvard sparring instructor Ferris falls ill on street
Cambridge October 21 Edward F Ferris sparring instructor at Harvard was stricken with apoplexy while walking along Harvard Street last night He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment and observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAMBRIDGE
Mass
Edward F. Ferris
Harvard
Harvard Street
Massachusetts general hospital
Connecticut Senator Platts Wife Reported Ill
Washington October 21 Mrs Platt wife of Senator Platt of Connecticut was reported as being in fragile health following a public appearance The brief item notes her condition as she contends with illness and references her spouse’s political role without further detail
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
Parkhurst Efforts Target Tamman Hall Not Immorality
Dr Charles H Parkhurst’s petition accusing Police Captain Devery and the Seventh precinct of gambling and disorderly houses triggers scrutiny by New York’s police board. Investigations find no violations. commissioners debate libel charges while Parkhurst’s cause is questioned as signals of Tamanny influence surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles H. Parkhurst
board of police commissioners
Byrnes
Williams
Davery
Parkhurst
Devery
Mieventh
Willian
society
McLean
Martin
Mr. Sheehan
Sheehan
Diverse 1900s News Briefs From Across New England and Beyond
A compilation of scattered items reports Boston Telegram suspension, Brayton named Northern Pacific president, boiler explosion deaths in Spokane, savage Matabele remark by Rider Haggard, Sir Andrew Clark paralyzed, Queen Regent Spain approves Melilla expedition credit, Hamilton Woolen mill in Globes Village Massachusetts shuts with 1000 workers, Butler contract dispute ruling, Governor Russell interview on repeal aiding Democrats, Leominster burglary at Pot & Son shoe store, Howard Knapp escapes Danvers asylum, Western Union strike by 15 messengers in Hartford, New York policeman Gelhart kills John Green over alleged wife infidelity, brakeman William E. Smith near death at New Haven hospital with accusation against ex-workmate Billi Bolger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Telegram
Brayton [ves
Spokane
Rider Hlaggarad
Andrew Clark
Spain
Melilla
Hamilton Woolen company
Globes Village
Mass
Massachusetts supreme court
General Butler
Russell
Massachusett
dd p
Massachusetts
Pot. & Son
Leominster
Howard Knapp
Danvers
superior court
Western Union
Hartford
Gelhart
New York
John HE. K. Green
Green
William E. Smith
New Haven hospital
Smith
Billi Bolger
Caught In The Act In Lawrence Jewelry Heist
Two men were caught fleeing a store at 58 Essex Street with jewelry and other plunder. They were taken to police headquarters where they gave names as Michited Uzahy and Jola Creeiv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LAWRENCE
Magn
M. Cooper
Essex street
pale hea
Michited uzahy
Jola Creeiv
Indian hemp and hasheesh seen to calm and civilize
A discussion drawn from Wissmann and Von Bibra on hasheesh or Indian hemp an intoxicant used by eastern and African peoples. It is chewed smoked or juiced and said to yield mild calming effects yet can intoxicate in larger amounts. Observers note peaceful behavior among users and claims of altered perception and sleep with pleasant visions, while warning of bodily harm and potential manipulation through hypnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheus
Wiss minn
Labuinu
Lubuku
Wissmann
Ile
Tidia
Von Bibra
Tie
Clerical Uneasiness Notes From Trinity Rector
Surprised by clerical restlessness the former Trinity parish rector Dr. Derrian is described as a simple hearted yet fine executive officer. A hungry country clergyman seeks Dr. Derrian’s help for a better post, while the veteran clergyman recalls forty years at Trinity without plans to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derrian
Trinity parish
New York city
Berrian
Trinity church
San Francisco
Arran
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Corps of Cadets
city farm range
Co. C
W. J. Quigley
North Chelmsford
Leutenant
Woolen Weavers’ union
Killpartrick
truit
Merrimack street
depot
William Dingwell
KHON
J. EB. RUSSELL
HOGAN
O. P
g. op
POLITICS
Ward
Br. Stafford
Peter J. Brady
Peter
Peter J. Bradg
Boston Journal
Ignatius Donnelly
Lord Bacon
James Smith
George M. Harrigan
Edward J. Shanmahan
Stafford
Flo
Fitchburg
common council
Grady
Monaghan
Lowell Bleachery
Charles TH. O’Donnell
O'Donnell
L.A. democratic club
Dracut
NAYLOR BROTHERS
Berns
KINGSBURY
Bridge Street
Strout & Kingsbury
AMES H. CARMICHAEL
Law
H. HEELON
Gorham St
nae
H. FROST
R. DONOVAN
M. BOLTON
Marshat Street
W. A. LEW
John Street
J. GALLAGHER
Depot Cigar Store
TAMES
A. CAWLEY
Cawley Brox
J. P. Mahoney
Court Wamesit
William V.Meade
Saugus Club
Hugh McQuade
Young Mes Catholic Institute
Edward HM. Bowers
Lowell Reform Club
J.F. McLoughlin
Clover Club
F. A. Carlson
Central Labor Unions
P. O’Boyie
Rec
Sec
Lumuaculate Conception Temperance Society
P. O'Neil
ev eeemare
CITY HALE NOTES
Dr. Schaff
No. 10
Chestnut square
a. Cunningham’s
Italy
Sir Andrew Clark
Ansonia
Sparrer Ferris
DR. PARKHURST
WIS
TAMMANY HALL
Tammany
Myr. McClare
Myr. Sheehan
Parkhurst society
auny cons nion
Pouhoaurst society
HASHRERSH SIKOKERS
OTHROP & CUNNINGHAM
es McCARRON
Fayette Street
ROBERT K. WESCOTT
Central Block
PRANcis w. QUA No
Barraterw Hall
PRisneR W. PEARSON
Block
COEPRIAEY
Licette
Mbragrens
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