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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1901
Page
4
Train service along the Boston and Maine Railroad operates between Lowell and Boston with regular schedules and regional stops. The corridor links the two cities, serving commuters and travelers with daily departures and arrivals.
Readers away from home during summer can have the Courier mailed to mountain, country, or seashore addresses for any duration by notifying the Courier-Citizen counting room.
The Courier notes a 1.95 million dollar Manila harbor improvement and praises Canadian yacht production. It highlights Invader’s Great Lakes regatta wins, questions Wu’s planned Washington ChineseLegation, criticizes Boer blockhouse notions, and discusses Croker’s influence, the Independence yacht, and soldiers’ pay issues with medals.
In a dated outlook, tax discussions contrast Lowell and Boston rates with urban wrath over assessments. The piece notes the impact of publicizing Schley and Gomez in U S events, while examining labor tensions, steel workers, and the need for practical sympathy in strikes.
The Vienna letter to the state department notes strong Austrian dissatisfaction with US goods. It cites Germany’s dominant exports to Austria Hungary, US competition shifting markets, and Austrian calls to curb American canned meats shoes and hardware. It highlights US second in exports to Austria Hungary yet ninth as an Austrian export recipient.
The Merrimack Street corner of Palmer publicizes that deposits of $500 or more earn 2 percent interest with check access. No deposits under $3500 earn interest. The bank states it will not compete with savings banks and aims to attract idle funds.
The passage argues that other nations cherish American products and competition, noting that price and quality drive demand. It contends that Western Hemisphere goods will displace rivals as people seek what they desire and cannot obtain elsewhere, reducing claims of unfairness toward American industry.
Bequests totaling about 450000 pounds are directed to charity in London and a Philadelphia charity fund of 200000 dollars is slated via Miss Emily Phillips. West Point graduate Francisco Alcantara, 27, is elected president of Aragua, Venezuela. Andrew Carnegie donates 1000 dollars to a New Haven memorial for Cornelius Bushnell. Dr Hans Blum, biographer of Bismarck, is mentally deranged after recent Leipzig bank failure. he is son of Robert Blum who was executed in Vienna in 1848.
A collection of magazine and newspaper quotations critiques politics in the United States. It references the influence of women in public affairs and mocks Bryan while noting regional divisions and social inequality. It includes remarks on education, journalism, and a sharp critique of Tillman.
To let in all parts of the city with good repair and low rents Five rooms in Centralville eight dollars monthly two rooms in Centralville four fifty monthly three and four rooms in the Highlands seven or eight dollars monthly five rooms in Belvidere eight dollars per month four large rooms near Northern depot nine dollars monthly six room cottage in Ayer City eight dollars monthly Apply to T H Elliott four Central street
The reader condemns public spitting and urges school led training in cleanliness and kindness to animals. He contrasts religious fervor with genuine piety, questions immigrant poll trends, and recalls a barber’s savvy shave routine. Local notes warn about horse tethering, bowling outings turn into small profits, and blueberry pricing under market forces.
During this month, low prices on many pictures and frames to close out before fall stock arrives. Customers can secure a picture or portrait frame at very cheap prices. Framing will also be offered at reduced rates to keep staff busy. Located at Col Merrimack and John streets. The note mentions that the world uses 13,400 postage stamp types.
A pleasant marriage was held at the bride's home on Woodward Avenue Wednesday evening. Stuart J. Gregg and Mabel H Tanner exchanged vows under a floral arch with Rev. J. M. Craig officiating. A large gathering attended as gifts and refreshments followed, with Thomas Robinson as best man and Isabella Gregg as bridesmaid. Fireworks ended the celebration.
A. C. Taylor and Dr. W. T. Carolin head to Portland for Home Week hospitality. William F. McGrade of this city will wed Miss B. Lebfield of New Rochelle on September 4 at St. Gabriel's church. Laura Clancy of Pawtucketville plans two weeks in New York visiting friends and relatives. Numerous locals, including Miss Sadie V. McNamee and Miss Katie McNamee, prepare summer beach visits and a home return after August 19. Rose Mitchell receives an eight dollar monthly widows pension. Dr. and Mrs. Hugo Walker enjoy time at Old Orchard Beach. Albert Robarge of Boston and Miss Lucy Robarge vacation three weeks in New York. A ten-pound girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Judge. Charles D. Palmer and son Jackson attend Old Orchard races. Mrs. William Leggat sails from Liverpool after visiting Europe and Glasgow. Anna Macauley and Edyth E. Graham visit Dr. and Mrs. Pepin at Proctor cottage, York Beach. John Brennan visits Rutland and plans trips to Pan-American Exposition and Saratoga. Walter M. Lancaster, president of People's Ice Co., is seriously ill in Worcester with a worsening illness. his mother and sister travel to Worcester to be with him. No improvement reported.
Phillips Exeter academy receives a rare organ from Mrs. J. J. Bell for the Phillips church. Helen M. Fogler and Goodwin played it on opening Sunday with Barrell to give a September recital. The instrument, praised for tone and mechanics, will anchor lectures and recitals on historico musical topics in the school town.
The basement shoe department offers long leg calf and oil grain boots in all sizes with original prices at 2.50 and 3.00 now marked to 1.50 per pair. Buyers can double up at half price, effectively two for one while stacks last.
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