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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1900
Page
4
Train service described between Lowell and Boston on the Boston and Maine Railroad. Implicit schedule or routing note indicating regular passenger movements linking the two cities.
Readers away from town are invited to receive the Courier regularly by leaving their name and address at the Courier Citizen building business office. The notice targets subscribers and all others planning vacations and requests contact details for delivery arrangements.
The item surveys political figures and events, noting figures like Josiah Quincy and Thomas B Reed, extolling or criticizing New Orleans, China policy, and local leadership shifts. It includes remarks on a murder plot reaction, the conundrum of Ex Mayor Strong, and hints at Massachusetts political shifts alongside broader foreign and domestic commentary.
The remark suggests that Ver is finished in his professional pursuits, with any future activity limited to sustaining his role as an agitator of financial heterodoxy.
The piece warns that North Carolina will disfranchise many Black voters with a new amendment, challenging federal supremacy over state law. It argues this harms representation and risks renewed sectional conflict, urging Congress to limit national representation to states’ voting rights and comparing to the three fifths rule.
Mrs. Joseph M. Cohen was unanimously chosen by the Utah delegation to sit as the first woman at a national party convention for President and Vice President. Wu Ting Fang, famous Chinese minister, is noted for his role in China’s liberal faction and legal training in London. William Jennings Bryan spent Sunday with his family in Lincoln enjoying church, driving, and entertaining visitors.
A Gobleville Michigan teacher, exhausted by year end, credits Grape Nuts Food with rebuilding brain and nerves. She rose from 90 to 126 pounds and now appears robust and cheerful, attributing the change to the cereal. Postum Cereal Co. Ltd. Battle Creek, Michigan, may provide her name.
The marriage between Emory D. Forrow a leading Centerville businessman and Miss Jennie Dewey of this city occurred this evening. The couple will reside in Centerville. Etta Rge is resting with sister Mrs. Long visiting Woonsocket Providence and Newport R I. Mrs. Frank Waugh of Walker street plans a few days with friends at Lynn Beach.
Lizzie Purcell aged 20 died yesterday afternoon around 5 at the summer home of her brother in law C F Keyes in South Chelmsford. She sought country air for relief from phthisis and was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Purcell born in this city.
H E Thompson of Samuel H Hines lodge No 56 K of P was elected and installed by district officials Joy Gilman and Nevers. The Carpenters elected 13 new members and approved a badge and uniform for the labor parade. The F of A convention committee plans a special car to Crescent Beach leaving at 7:20 Sunday morning with tickets at the square waiting room. Garfield colony UOPF arranged a picnic with Empire colony featuring Luke Reilley F J Williams and Mrs Keppler.
A Lowell reader notes the New England Telegraph and Telephone company crew in the Highlands performs wiring work with speed and precision. He praises their organization, durability, and the quality of their complete jobs passing careful inspection.
Centralville residents protest planned extension of the Lowell & Suburban Street Railway. They demand the electric road run to the Methuen and Humphrey streets corner, arguing prior promises and Beech Street extensions entitle nearby houses to improved rail service and frequent cars.
Charles L. Marren Lieut James Brosnan Joseph Flynn and Edward Cushing depart for a two week Nova Scotia and Newfoundland trip. Miss Josephine Conway heads to Chatham New Brunswick for two months then visits Rangeley lakes with her father. Mrs Lewis Sweetsh and Miss Mabel Carter travel to Cape Elizabeth. Mrs John Pierce and niece Edith Price vacation at Old Orchard. Miss Lottie Lewis vacations at Old Orchard. Mrs James G Hill enjoys time with family as Marshall Putnam celebrates his 76th birthday in Newport New Hampshire attendents. B and D Holden and daughter spend Sunday at Mont Vernon New Hampshire. Verda McClellan leaves US Car Moving Device Co office for Centerville Rhode Island to attend event.
The lawn party hosted by the Y M C E social committee at First Trinitarian church was held last evening at Mrs. F. S. Kenneson’s home. Lanterns lit the grounds while locomotives provided extra illumination. Inside, the Ladies' Lyceum orchestra played as tables offered lemonade ice cream and cake. Refreshments were organized by Nina Woodside C O 8S Wheeler and Mrs George Ames, with a large turnout.
From The Point of View in Scribner's July issue, the piece argues the British peerage has failed to produce scholarly or public achievement beyond the Duke of Argyll and a few exceptions like the Marquis of Salisbury and Lord Rosebery. It criticizes hereditary wealth as a barrier to real merit.
A new hotel on the coast promises modern conveniences with a grand view from Cape Ann to the Isles of Shoals and Boar's Head. It features a large Casino with vaudeville, bowling, billiards, dancing, a sand beach, electric car links to several towns, and Hampton trains. Rooms range from $1 to $1.50 daily with a fine cafe and reasonable cuisine.
Mrs. Eagan who died recently of poisoning gave birth to a child shortly before her death. The infant died Tuesday at the Eagan home, marking the fifth death in the family within a month.
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