| John E. Mulqueeney Dead Soon After Reaching Hospital |
| Crushed between a locomotive and a row of stationary coal cars on Western avenue shortly after 11 o'clock this morning, John E. Mulqueeney, 42, of 18 Olney street, a Boston & Maine railroad brakeman, died a few minutes after he was rushed to the Lowell general Hospital in the police ambulance. Death was caused by a crushed chest, possible fracture of the skull, fracture of both arms, and internal injuries. |
| Woman Burned by Attic Fire |
A woman was slightly burned about the face and arms this noon in a fire that caused considerable damage to a house at 2 Woodbine place off Cross street. The fire was confined to the attic of the house, but water damage added to the loss.
The woman, Mrs. Helen Demoges, head of a family of 12 members, was burned when she opened an attic door and flames spurted out in her face.
An alarm at 12:45 p.m. called out seven pieces of apparatus and Chief Stackpole. |
| Lowell Native Gets High Federal Post |
| Washington, July 28 (AP)—The commerce department announced today appointment of Ernest T. Tupper, a native of Lowell, Mass., as chief statistician for the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce. |
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| Prominent Barber Dead |
Manuel P. Mello, one of this city's most prominent Portuguese-American residents and a pioneer in activities centering about church, fraternal, civic and business life of the community, died suddenly last night at his home 65 West Forest street, aged 71 years, 9 months and 2 days. His death was unexpected as he appeared in good health during the afternoon.
Mr. Mello was born in Graciosa, Azores, and came to Lowell in April of 1881 when he was only 14 years of age. He obtained employment as apprentice barber and later became proprietor of a barber shop on Thorndike street. He conducted his business at this location for more than half a century, being the first of his nationality to open a barber shop in this city.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rose Isabel Mello; one daughter Miss Rose E. Mello; six sons, Manuel P., Jr. of Royal Oak, Michigan, William J. of this city, Frank E. of this city, Anthony A. of Royal Oak, Michigan, Henry F. of the U.S.S. Tarpon, Mare Island, Cal., and Edward Mello of this city; two brothers, Anthony Mello of this city and Julius Mello in the Azores; two sisters, Mrs. Mrs.. Mary Bettencourt and Mrs. Anna Veiga, both in the Azores; also five nephews, eight nieces, six grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the home, 65 West Forest street, after 4 o'clock this afternoon. |
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