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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1900
Page
4
The notice invites subscribers and readers away on vacation to have a regular copy of the Courier mailed to them. It directs to the Courier Citizen building for registration of name and address.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes Li Hung Chang may be China’s ablest statesman and sincere in negotiations yet his stance prompts cautious scrutiny by Americans. It reports Kentucky’s special session on August 28 to amend the Goebel law, condemns it as a public menace, and contrasts London and New York populations before detailing rapid liner shipyard progress at Stettin and a forthcoming vessel to exceed 24 knots.
A Nebraska judge commanded a man to unearth $2000 in gold buried near his home, ruling that a person cannot do whatever he wishes with his own property. The unique order raises questions about property rights and how far courts can control disposal of assets.
The text asserts France wants a million tons of U.S. coal in fifteen months and that America can meet such orders. It extols the U.S. as an inexhaustible supplier among grains, metals, and livestock, insisting European demand would falter without its output and celebrates the country’s global indispensability.
A government cable aims to place this country in direct communication with St Michaels Unaleklik and Nome as part of a gtep in the right direction. The northern territory appears to be taking on a new role in this diplomatic push.
A historical essay contrasts Japanese military prowess in China with Western reliance on China as an eventual competitor, warns about open markets and artificial cotton, and comments on anarchist threats to U.S. presidents. It argues China’s rise will challenge Western industries and discusses dangers to the U.S. political system from assassinations.
At the Lynn board of health meeting on Monday evening Miss Marion Cowan was chosen as chemist for the board. She is said to be the only woman chemist in New England, about 35, and has long operated a local drug store.
The Boston Herald notes Grosvenor returns from Europe and revises Maryland Republican majority from 20000 to 19999 after Senator Wellington endorses Bryan. The Boston Journal questions Old Home Week in Massachusetts next year. New Bedford Standard hails Mr Clark of Montana spending to defeat Senator Chandler as positive for New Hampshire. Chicago News critiques a multinational allied campaign under Waldersee as overly complex.
In France from May to August 1899 over seventy patents were taken out by women. A petition with eleven thousand seven hundred ninety‑eight Dutch signatures appeals to Queen Wilhelmina to safeguard the independence of the South African republics. Copies were sent to the Czar and President McKinley. Wilna's model dwellings funded by Baroness de Hirsch near completion. 200 tenements planned with rents 30 to 60 roubles yearly, plus workshops, a day school, creche, and provision store. If successful, another set may follow.
A Nashua Telegraph inspired note recounts a clear night sky with stars bright as Canis and the Great Bear. It extols Echium vulgare and cardinal flower along Concord river, praises Lowell and Suburban rail tickets to a resort for poor children, and contrasts canal life with European vacations, ending with a local tale of a lost gold pin.
Varney street residents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Maguire begin a Massachusetts north shore trip. Chelmsford and Lowell sisters Anna and Maude Locke plan two weeks at Ocean Park Maine. I G Hall returns from Maine. Multiple residents, including Misses Cantin, Perrault, Clark, and Davis, plus Dr. Pepin and Dr. Randall, enjoy travels or celebrate birthdays. A bank official, William Hills, sails to Europe. Traders National Bank expands British and European correspondents. many townsfolk announce vacations at Old Orchard, Juniper Point, Lynn Beach, and surrounding beaches. A two week olds and a family reunion are noted. several trips to Chicago, St Louis, and a Grand Army encampment trip are mentioned.
A large map of Cuba measuring three by eight feet, borrowed by the J C Ayers company for display during visitors, has been found and rehung in the aldermen's committee room at city hall. The piece, touted as one of the finest Cuban maps in Lowell, invites interest from island enthusiasts.
Relatives and friends gather at home with Howard Eaton and the Eaton family’s son, Parker returns with Allopathic a mare bought for Dr. Beattie. Visitors include Mrs Maria Frost formerly of Can aan New Hampshire Mrs M G Smally and Dr J E Leary at Weirs New Hampshire Prof and Mrs J Avison Baker with W H Day Jr in Lakeport New Hampshire Miss Marietta Melvin a city missionary to China reports from Shanghai through Miss Sarah R Spalding of Pawtucket Street Melvin, in Shanghai during massacres, is now safe in Japan.
Frank W. Davis and Bertha Jennings were married Monday evening at Davis residence 3 Greenwood Street. Rev. A. V. V. Binnington of St. Anne's church officiated. An informal reception followed the ceremony.
Funeral services were held for Sylvia Hyde in Boston aged 75 with burial in Edson cemetery. Bridget Smith’s funeral from 11 Fulton Street featured a St Michael’s church mass, Gregorian chant, and floral tributes from the Goselin family. bearers named Callahan Plunkett Dolan and McMahon.
In this city, Aug. 19, at 20 Howe Street, Mary Matusick aged 7 months. In this city, Aug. 20, at 40 West Sixth Street, Edith infant daughter of Robert and Ellen Thomas.
The Prosperity circle Independent C. of F. held a regular meeting with five membership propositions and three initiations. Massachusetts grand chief ranger Wm H Stafford reported six months of audits showing the circle flourishing and 312 names on the roll. A dance was planned for early November. Golden Harvest circle C. of F. initiated six candidates and received eight applications. Deputy Miss Bridget Doherty and Miss May Doyle of St Mary's Circle attended as visitors. Supreme Chief Companion Mrs Story will visit the lodge later.
The Tremont theatre in Boston opens next Monday evening with The Dairy Farm. Costumes evoke in olden times with spiketail coats high collars wide stocks and cravats for men. Women wear long borlices flowing sleeves and hoopskirts. Girls wear low necked frocks with ruffled pantalettes.
A local ad invites students to have school diplomas framed within thirty days and receive a free etched frame. The notice emphasizes first class workmanship and low prices from George EB Maker at 2 John Street near Merrimack Street with telephone contact.
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