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27 Oct 1893
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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1893
Page
1
A brief notice notes a 2 o'clock edition placeholder for later telegraphic and local news with reference to a 5 o'clock edition for additional updates.
Clinton Trowbridge a brakeman for Old Colony railroad died after a freight engine struck him at 4 45 am at Lincoln Street crossing. Wet steps caused him to slip and fall under the moving engine. He was 80 and died at St Johns Hospital at dawn. Also notes bowling schedule proofs for Massachusetts Jeapun tournament and Vesper tournament results.
Wm Casey and Miss Mary Crowley wed at North Chelmsford parochial residence with Rev Fr Shaw officiating. J D Grant hosts a house warming on Bowers street. John Curry and Susie Knight marry at the bride’s mother on Lakeview 9 avenue with Rev Fr Scannell. Mrs Alexander Hh Macrae reports a home burglary at 85 Royal street. A sale of furniture and tapestries is advertised. Brennen ww Coney, Assignee, 250 Central street.
Thousands of Democrats packed Huntington Hall for a Lowell rally to back Gov. John J. Russell and James J. Carroll. Speakers praised Democratic leadership, attacked the Sherman and McKinley administrations, and urged turnout on election day as “the democracy is triumphant.”
The ballot tally lists Edward M. Bowers and William V. Meade among many candidates for offices in Lowell groups and clubs. Names include J.P. Mahongy, J.B. McLoughlin, P. O'Neil, A. Carlson, Dan. Gray, John Mayo, James McLaughlin, William Hodgson, and others. Totals appear as numeric tallies such as 212 Riz8 1733 1628 762 434 TS 267 227 161 150 404 se 128 125 101, reflecting reported votes up to yesterday noon.
Two 15 year old boys claiming Fotwell residence were arrested on Winter Street Boston by Inspector Knox after stealing a purse. Names given as Arlo Van Valkenberg and Larry Hoyt. Found with three pocket books. They say they travel New England fairs selling fairings. Committed to the Tombs. Lowell police notified. Father claims son left home six weeks ago to peddle popcorn at Brockton fair. Hoyt’s father works on Dutton Street. Disappearance reported to police. Hoyt unable to face his son.
Tomorrow afternoon at 8 15 the S C A A football team will play the Celtics. Everyone is urged to turn out and cheer the game.
The article notes President Cleveland’s firm stance against compromise in the silver tariff dispute. It credits Republican leaders like Sharman, Lodge, Platt, Addison, and Hoar for steadfast support, enabling him to withstand Democratic opposition and push unconditional repeal of the Sherman act. Plans show swift Senate action with amendments, aiming for a Monday vote and possible adjournment considerations.
A large Nubian lion named Wallace escaped from a cage in a stable on Eighteenth Street near Irving Place and attacked a horse in the same stable. The creature terrorized bystanders for hours until officers subdued it with irons heated to a white heat.
A Toledo, Ann Arbor and North Michigan freight train derailed near Hamburg Michigan when hitting a sink hole. Two oil tanks and three coal cars wrecked and caught fire. Fireman Albers, Brake man Mulligan, and Hingi Beaulieu died in the debris.
Berlin on October twenty seventh reports four thousand fraud charges filed against Moseman and Wissing soap manufacturers operating in Berlin and Leipsic. An Australian middleweight boxer named Boeb-Fitzsimmons issued a challenge to Mirohell, signaling a notable sports clash prospect.
A telegraphic brief notes a fire damage at the Spencer gas plant in Massachusetts. Other items report varied incidents including a possible ammonia mill closure in New England and a freight wreck at Stella Texas with fatalities, plus assorted legal and local government actions.
The first rough draft of the tariff bill is reviewed by the sub committee with drastic changes. The wool schedule mirrors the Springer free wool bill. free lists expand for raw materials while duties shrink except revenue items. sugar may see limited or no revenue duties. A tax plan including income or inheritance tax is anticipated, and glass duties are cut.
Miss Fannie Milliken, 18, was assaulted by James Dinan between Darien and Kowayken while riding home in a buggy. He attacked her in a woods area, tearing clothing and injuring her face arms and neck. A warrant was issued for Dillan's arrest as citizens join in the hunt. Milliken remains confined to bed from injuries.
Captain Anderson of the Norwegian ship Fimblem at Buenos Aires writes dated Sept 20 that he found July 21 one of the boats from the steamer Naronic, long missing. The boat was upside down, barnacle covered, with a large bottom hole and lashings torn as if in a rush.
Princeies New Jersey Oct 27 reported that the seminary faculty voted to prohibit football by students in the divinity department. The president says it is beneath their college dignity, and all games have been canceled including those of major teams.
New Haven reports a string of burglaries at Yale University. Three leading dormitories were entered and students' valuables stolen. Thieves gained access by breaking windows and departed undetected after rifling rooms.
English stage star Charles Coghlan and his sister Rose Coghlan presented in Indianapolis when Charles Coghlan married Kuehne Beveridge, a company member and noted sculptress, in a ceremony reported from the city.
The U S grand jury returned a finding of no bill against Mrs Hattie Russell who faced blackmail charges. At the time of arrest the case drew a large crowd in Breckton over the affair tied to Mrs Russell and Levi Merrithen who pressed the charges.
Assistant District Attorneys in New York report further arrests connected to the Madison Square bank case. Quins and other officers met with Linger Untermeyer for discussions yesterday. Word authority says more arrests are expected.
In New Haven on October 27, Yale reports three leading left half back hopefuls Thorne Hart and Henry sustained sprained ankles during practice. All are hobbling on crutches and expected to be sidelined for some time, delaying selection of the position.
In Topeka on October 27 at the annual shareholders and directors meeting of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad the officers were re elected. King’s daughters at Baltimore and Baromora attend the event with membership payments noted.
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