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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1900
Page
4
The item notes an old Middlesex county daily established in 1926 and operating since 1845. It outlines publication cadence except Sundays and holidays, address at Merrimack street Lowell, Courier-Citizen Building, and delivery rates of 12 cents weekly or 5 cents monthly by carrier.
The Courier, based in Lowell, is described as having the largest and most influential circulation among local newspapers. The statement emphasizes the Courier’s prominence compared with other nearby papers.
Boston and Maine Railroad announces trains between Lowell and Boston with scheduled services, frequent departures, and fare details. The service aims to improve commuter travel and ease congestion on the route.
The Courier invites subscribers and visitors away from town to have a regular newspaper copy mailed. Readers may leave their name and address at the Citizen building business office to arrange delivery.
The column critiques Bryanism as unchanged since 1896 and warns against fraud in polls and naturalization. It notes Massachusetts politics, questions Wharton Barker's eligibility, and calls for thorough investigation into voter fraud and fake naturalizations. It also mentions the death of former Senator Ingalls and reflects on political rhetoric.
The writer questions Bryan’s cabinet fit for delicate world affairs noting a lack of suitable prominent adherents. They say the anti element will regret its choice of defenders within a month and declare the antis are out for Bryan.
The author questions Mr. Bryan and warns against using upholding the constitution to excuse preferred policies. Judge Lowell is praised for opposing illegal naturalization while critics fear an election driven rush of new voters. Cuban teachers in Cambridge are critiqued as learning only superficial lessons from their brief educational sojourn.
A dated critique condemns violence against Black Americans while accusing Bryanism of hypocrisy. The writer argues Republicans defended liberty, opposed slavery, and contrasts abolitionist legacy with southern and northern Democratic tactics. Mentions McKinley era politics and notable figures in a polemic on race and civil rights.
The Boston Transcript denounces a British journalism report accusing US consul John Goodnow of collusion with China as fabrication. The Worcester Gazette notes Cuban teachers visiting the U S will gain freedom from strict conventions, especially Cuban women traveling unchaperoned, signaling lasting changes at home.
Mr Huntington says genius lies in knowing what to do with wealth while most people think genius is knowing how to procure it. The remark reflects on aims and use of wealth and how society defines cleverness in finance.
A Chicago News editorial notes that European powers now acknowledge China must be governed by Chinese. It says powers once aiming to dismember China may only direct the government now, if at all, and that the 400,000,000 Chinese insisting on self rule will likely have their wishes respected.
The Lexington and Boston street railway opened a Bedford to Concord line with the first car carrying road officials, Concord selectmen, and guests at 10.15 am. Cars connect in Arlington Heights with Boston, Billerica, and Lowell routes, expanding trolley service and stirring mixed feelings among Concord residents about modernization.
Mr. Andrew Livingston of H. R. Barker Manufacturing and his daughter Agnes will visit New York Philadelphia and Delaware during the next two weeks. Mr. A E O'Heir will be at the Weirs New Hampshire for two weeks. Dr. Charles B. Banks and J Frank Denning drove from Portland Maine last week stopping at beaches en route. Mr. Frederick A. Barclay of Lowell is at the Bay State house Old Orchard Beach. Master Joe McOwen son of Dr William McOwen of Newton Lorimer
An obituary notices Julia M. Kelley age 81 died at 214 School street. Other notices include Mrs. Harkins at 93 Whipple street, James Payne, Mrs. Mary Lynch, Catherine Winn, and Harry Dexter Fraser with church services, Masses, and burials at Catholic cemetery and local cemeteries. Floral tributes and bearers listed.
Burial of Miss Lizzie Cahill from Riverside Newton to Calvary cemetery Waltham followed by funeral Mass at St Bernard's West Newton. Obituary for Capt William F Young of Wakefield outlines Burrillville R I birth May 28 1821, abolitionist activity, Civil War service, later business career in Boston, Wakefield residence, and surviving family.
Death notices from the city list several individuals dying on August 19. Elizabeth B B Green infant aged 1 year 2 months, Jacinpho infant Manuel aged 3 months, Mary Dougherty aged 62 at St John’s hospital, Mrs Mary Quinn aged 62 at St John’s hospital, and Robert Suart aged 46 years 4 months 20 days at his home 7 Westford Street.
Justice Frederick Smyth of the New York Supreme Court died in Atlantic City on Saturday. Born in Ireland in 1837, he moved to New York at age 12 and was admitted to the bar in 1855, later serving on the board of education, as recorder in 1879, and as a supreme court justice elected in 1896. Ex-President Palacio of Venezuela died, having been elected president by acclamation on January 20, 1890, to serve until February 20, 1892, with no re election allowed by law.
Hood's Pills claim to cure liver ills biliousness indigestion and headache. The patent medicine advertises easy dosing and operation at 25 cents.
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