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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1900
Page
4
Train service on the Boston and Maine route between Lowell and Boston is noted with the ION designation. The listing highlights scheduled runs and regional commuter connections.
Citizens may arrange home delivery of the Courier for vacation seasons by leaving their name and address at the Courier Citizen building business office.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes calls to prosecute accomplices in the Humbert murder and hang them locally. It mocks the World for criticising McKinley’s canteen policy, discusses North Carolina’s actions toward Filipino policy, and comments on New Jersey’s alleged anarchist plots and the wartime siege effects on diplomats.
The piece portrays Charles A. Towne as a forthright yet ambitious figure, despising patronage and criticizing maneuvers for second on a ticket as Bryan parcels offices. It notes inland critics misjudge the sea and references Clark Russell and naval reports. The writer insults the Fampson-Schrey Buriness as a monument to ignorance.
Lieutenant Wilde affirms the officers in charge of the Oregon are capable men, expressing confidence in their leadership until a credible source suggests otherwise.
A column discusses the rise of anti monarch sentiment and the paradox of anarchist rule. It argues kingship is not inherently oppressive, condemns indiscriminate regicide, and urges opposition to anyone who kills rulers. The piece warns against pure anarchy and supports public justice against would be regicides.
The Duchess of Argyll began a statue of the Queen for Manchester cathedral about eighteen months ago, delayed by unavoidable issues, with authorities hopeful for completion soon. The Dowager Empress often interrupts imperial talks, save for Li Hung Chang, whom she regards. Helen Gladstone is reportedly writing a life of her father. The Prince of Wales backed moving pictures of the royal parade at York, arranging a Sandringham exhibition for guests, with the Princess of Wales later requesting a repeat viewing.
A collage of short quotations from various newspapers lampoons and praises political stances. It notes hesitation over Gov Long and federal actions and criticizes taxation and policies in North Carolina and the Philippines with sharp partisan tone.
The notes cover civic questions about fireworks purchasing, a possible injunction argument, and the local procurement process. Ex-Alderman August Fels of Lowell visits town, with remarks on Lowell politics and a potential mayoral run. The piece also mentions farm thefts of hay, a dog and cat incident near St Anne’s church yard, and a chilly August night seen on local electric lines.
William J. Coughlin opens a suburb in Salem to beautify the city and provide a charming residence area. Miss Etta Gannon visits Lawrence, while Miss May Moran travels to Old Orchard Maine for August. Rev. F Allison Currier leaves for a five week Maritime Provinces vacation visiting Yarmouth Digby St John Fredericton and Woodstock with a Tobique river salmon fishing week. Further notes mention Rev. Brown E Smith August in New Bedford. Nellie Buckley and Fred Buckley visiting relatives in Gloucester. Mrs. A W Garland traveling to Coaticook Quebec. Robert F. Marden and fiancee Mize Bila B. Pote spending a month at Syringa cottage Mont Vernon New Jersey. Gertrude Sewall spends month at Burrel cottage Mont Vernon with Capt. BE G Martin of Boston hosting. Harry B. Sewall of Brazer Co. to spend two weeks in Mont Vernon. Castie Maddy and Miss Alice Livingston noted among locals.
John Gallagh who died yesterday at St John's Hospital leaves a wife a daughter Katie of Fulton Street and a sister Mrs Hugh Lee with services at his late home 21 East Merrimack Street. Undertaker O Donnell to convey the body. Catherine Gleason age 30 died at St John's Hospital from Brights disease after being moved from 310 Adams Street.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Harry H. Stafford at 11 Epping Street with Rev. Salmon officiating and burial in Edson cemetery by C. M. Young & Co Undertakers. Henry Dolan’s body arrived from Newbury Vermont for funeral at Edson cemetery under J. A. Weinbeck. Mary K. Crowe’s services were at her 114 Cross Street home with burial in Catholic cemetery. Mary A. Cooney’s funeral from 174 Andover Street followed by services at Immaculate Conception Church and burial in St. Patrick’s Catholic cemetery by Undertaker O Donnell.
In this city on Aug 3 Jane K Weeks ages 63 years 4 months at 171 Smith street. John Gallagher 54 at St Johns hospital. Mrs Marry Spalding Shedd 96 years 10 months in Chelmsford funeral at house Sunday 3 pm. Jane Weeks 64 funeral Monday 2 pm burial private. Mary Ellen Hurrell 14 days at 634 Market street.
A New York purchase brings a large invoice of water color fac simile and photogravures from eminent artists. In July and August framed works will be given away free to customers buying a frame, with frames priced from 50 to 75 cents. View the assortment at George E. Maker on John and Merrimack streets. telephone available.
A vintage camp recipe describes how to make hoe-cake with Indian meal and hot frying pan or a flour-dusted board near the fire. It warns against scotch and notes a stone or board cooking method for authentic flavor, credited to Joy White in August Woman's Home Companion.
A rain coat made without rubber, similar to a topcoat, in oxford or covert cloth, sheds water and is sold alongside suitcases. There are plain sole leather and faux alligator looking leather cases, plus fibre cases. Prices range from $5.95 down to $1.95.
The article recalls the Civil War clash at Fort Stevens north of Washington where President Lincoln stood on a parapet under Confederate fire. It notes General Early's July 1864 approach, Wright's Sixth Corps arrival, and Lincoln's presence amid the near capture of Washington, as described by The National Magazine in August.
In The Green Pie s Sydney Herman Preston narrator observes Arthur Mills instructing Tommy to treat his cow Lady Jane as a lady. The cow’s behavior includes kicking the milker, slinging a boy, and placing a hoof in the milk pail while being tied and milked, revealing grimy hands and the harsh routine in the barnyard.
An old style medical advertisement touts immediate relief from dyspepsia and indigestion with a promised guaranteed cure using a product called PEP Tolam. The copy pressures urgency and promotes a single box solution.
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