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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1898
Page
4
The Lowell Courier, oldest daily in Middlesex County, established 1826, printed at Merrimack Street and Courier-Citizen Building. It claims wide circulation with carrier delivery at 12 cents weekly and 60 cents monthly, emphasizing open circulation books and absence of a two-cent edition.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes vacation mail service for regular subscribers with free forwarding and flexible addresses. It reports on a German warship near the Caroline Islands, critiques Bismarck, and mentions Gen. Joe Wheeler seeking re election in Cuba. The piece comments on U S senators from Massachusetts and political cooperation between them.
The report highlights a surge in American manufactured exports reaching 1.231 billion dollars for the year ending June, with breadstuffs at 333.75 million and a favorable balance of 615.26 million over imports. This reflects reduced dependence on foreign goods and growing national prosperity following McKinley’s election.
The text notes improved government credit, rising business activity, and a shift in gold flows from hoarding to treasury use. It highlights four years before 1897 with exporting $200,000,000 in specie, then in 1897 imports exceeded exports by $44,052,000, leaving a country credit balance of $300,000,000 influencing economic impact.
The Chicago circuit court ruling upholding stamp duties on express receipts is good law, yet the dissent notes the burden shifts cost to users and may raise rates. The piece argues the act targets certain interests, exposes inconsistencies, and predicts lasting stamp taxes as revenue grows with wartime expenses.
The Philadelphia Times notes no guest absences at Governor Hogg of Texas event for 200 attendees with 9590 watermelons cited as refreshments. Hogg, a dress reformer, invited calico attire for ladies and simple dress for men, but guests wore formal attire. the host wore clothes valued at 4.50 dollars.
A compilation of market and geopolitical notes from multiple papers. It discusses stock market conditions with a government bond issue now passed and easier money, Spain and American peace terms, and remarks on the Texas navy and Monroe doctrine amid imperial expansion. Also mentions Republican officers in Col Bryan’s regiment and Cantagena warships.
The Philadelphia Times notes the Italian-Colombian dispute remains murky and unlikely to lead to Cartagena bombardment, downplaying worries about Spanish American tensions and global fallout.
A veteran on an uptown L train with G A R badge recalls Grant era fighting in the Wilderness. He tells how the 21st Pennsylvania’s singing of The Star Spangled Banner and rallying cry helped drive back Confederates, ending with a wish to be with the 21st at Santiago.
The August Donahoe's presents war illustrations of troop movements and Spanish prisoners at Portsmouth, plus papers on Cadiz by Mary F Nixon and a range of literary pieces. It includes Mozart at Trianon, Canadian hero priest tales, church building notes, Ramona memories, nature studies, profiles of writers, short stories, poems, and department readings.
The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad announces a Newport excursion from this city on the 5th next Friday with tickets at 1.25 dollars. Newport is praised as the finest summer city in the United States and a handbook brochure is offered for two cents to help visitors enjoy walks drives streets parks estates hotels and other details with a map and illustrations.
An evening trolley rush to the west side ends in a playful moment when a demure woman on the second seat asks to be set down at Liberty Street and quips I want liberty or give me death while passengers laugh. The scene unfolds aboard a fast streetcar, with a stray aside praising Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a safe remedy.
Purports to restore health and complexion by "pure blood" and claims Mattox will cure you despite yourself. An advertising blurb presenting a patent remedy for women seeking clear skin and vitality.
The column comments on a proposed inspector of wires needing civil service qualifications, notes on a Memorial building slide chutes with iron spikes, and cites local remarks about bicycle courtesy in Portland. It highlights Mont Vernon NH village Vandue auctions with antique items and music, plus a call for improvements in city hall window gardening and rail safety measures on suburban lines.
The Glen Forest Lawrence Mass program announces the return of Gorman's Original Alabama Troubadours for the week of August 1. The act features Southern colored performers including dancers singers comedians and banjoists with performances each afternoon and evening, promising rich melody grotesque humor and lively entertainment.
A improved racing lineup accompanies a record round trip fare to Saratoga offered by the Fitchburg Railroad for the week of August 1 through 6. The deal promises the lowest price yet for travel to the summer racing meets, enhancing both schedule and value for travelers.
Hood's Pills claim to cure liver flus biliousness indigestion and headache with easy dosage. The ad emphasizes simplicity and effectiveness and lists a 25 price point.
The document records approval dated July 28 1898 with J W Bennett as mayor and Girard P Cadman as city clerk attesting to a true copy. This concise civic record notes official validation by the city government.
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