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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1901
Page
4
Train service between Lowell and Boston operated by the Boston and Maine Railroad with schedules and routing details. The item notes the regular timetable and possible stops along the line, reflecting commuter rail activity in the region.
Readers planning summer absences may have the Courier mailed to their chosen mountain, country, or seashore address for any duration by sending word to the Courier-Citizen counting room.
The Lowell Daily Courier reviews topics from peach crops and Missouri yield estimates to the value of the mule in England’s projects. It praises the Celtic steamship concept for smoother seas and notes Crispi's death marking a notable, flawed leadership in Italy.
The document warns of banishment for Boer leaders who refuse surrender by September 15. Critics argue the move harms natives and questions the benefits if the war ends. The piece contends English power would punish opponents and doubts Boer leaders will heed the proclamation.
A European economist warns of a looming trade war against the United States as Britain France Germany and others push higher tariffs. He argues governments will act individually to shut out American goods to protect workers and capitalists profits, challenging free trade ideals.
The Rev Dr C W Heisler resigned as president of Susquehanna university at Selinsgrove Pa to accept a pastorate in Albany New York. Bates College in Lewiston announced Miss Josephine B Neal was elected assistant in physics, the second woman added this year, joining Miss Caroline B Libby in French and German. John Francis Stark, great grandson of Bennington hero John Stark, died recently in East Oakland California.
A short notice states deposits on Merrimack Street at the corner of Palmer are to be drawn with prompt interest on amounts of $500 or more. It emphasizes that deposits are always subject to check.
A former Penacook resident leaves a daughter in Alameda public schools. A lord's carriage window was smashed at Dumfries in 1884. his daughters were in the carriage but escaped unharmed. Lord Salisbury’s Hatfield home keeps a stone from the incident. Roosevelt plans to attend Vermont events in September with Churchill as a speaker at a Connecticut summer home.
A collage of quotes criticizes naval strength and foreign policy, noting the United States risks attack if defense remains limited. It references world debt, mule sales in Missouri, South African war attitudes, Maryland disfranchisement debates, immigration ideas, and a San Francisco Call takedown of professors. It also extols newspapers advertising driving commerce.
Obituaries report the death of George Grant proprietor of the West Lynn hotel in Market Square Lynn after a decade running the West Lynn house. Born in Red Bank New Jersey sixty years ago, he leaves a wife and daughter in New Jersey. Also named is Tilly Haynes, landlord of United States hotel Boston and Broadway Central in New York, who died at United States hotel Boston after a lengthy illness. Haynes had a varied political and business career including service in Massachusetts and New York, with roles in the legislature and municipal offices.
A blue coated officer describes a rough crowd at a Lowell race track post event. Guards restrained youths from entering the gates while officers, tired and sweaty, lament the day’s shifts and note the shift from golf trousers to long trousers. A tobacco chewer seat debate surfaces on electric cars. A man resembling a local official discovers a double, meeting Chester Ryder look aloud as he wanders downtown.
A long roster of residents and guests are noted on vacations and hotel stays. Edwin T. Shaw travels with his wife to West Topsham Vermont, while Henry J. Murray and Walter O. Hodgman plan three to four weeks visiting Providence Fall River Buffalo Niagara Falls and New York. Others include Adams resigning to advertise for Father John Gough medicine, Jantzen's Harvard admission, and numerous families at Cottage City Woodst ock and Juniper Point.
Hon James W Bennett remains at home on Branch street with neuralgia of the heart after a Saturday illness. His condition is stable but cautious. Other locals plan vacations to Blodgett street and New Hampshire hills. Miss Meehan and Miss Harnden head to Niagara Falls and Pan-American expo. families tour Tilton Sanbornton Laconia. Mrs Loughlin and Miss Clark travel to New York state visiting Watkins and Buffalo.
A lengthy discussion outlines a trade quarrel over quinine among India, Java, and Bolivia with England, Holland, and Peru backing different sides. It notes Germany's synthetic quinine and the debate over quality, while describing London Amsterdam and Berlin trade roles and the Cinchona bark origin and history dating to 1638.
Under the Personally Conducted Tourist System of the Pennsylvania railroad a top grade Pullman train departs New York September 23 for the Pacific Coast visiting major western cities and natural wonders. The all expenses rate for thirty days away is 185 dollars, 165 dollars for two people in same berth. Itinerary by D N Bell Tourist Agent 205 Washington Street Boston.
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