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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1900
Page
4
In Lowell the No two cent newspaper boasts the largest circulation through its daily growth. The Courier ranks top with a continually expanding readership and invites all to consult its circulation books.
Train service runs between Lowell and Boston via Middlesex Street Station. The schedule covers inbound and outbound trips with stops at key stations along the route. Passengers are advised to check arrival times and platform changes posted at stations.
Subscriptions and others who are away may have a copy of the Courier sent to them by leaving their name and address at the Citizen building business office.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes Gamaliel Bradford supports Bryan, critiques Republican apathy, and mocks Col Higginson’s Civil War record. It argues the Pacific trade expansion and stock market stability favor Republicans, predicting no shift to Bryanism and urging wakefulness to avoid a defeat.
The piece questions guilt in the Goebel murder and Powers alleged role, noting jury makeup and public sentiment across parties. It suggests Powers’ innocence to some readers while acknowledging widespread controversy, comparing tensions to historic political assassinations and urging further truth.
The Old Home Week observances in New Hampshire grew this year with Mont Vernon leading in effort and impact. Governor Rollins returned with his staff, highlighting lasting economic benefits for summer towns and rural communities through expanded patronage, improved town appearance, and renewed civic spirit.
The Boston Journal urges clear headed and unselfish American diplomacy to maintain unity among the Powers in supplying relief to Pekin legationers. It emphasizes steady cooperation to prevent distrust and jealousy from causing a split. The piece also notes broad prosperity via rising middle fortunes, arguing the poor are not growing poorer.
The new Moody street bridge reduces the impact of a full Pawtucket bridge closure. Old Central bridge history notes ferries and a foot bridge once saved traffic to Central ville. Pedestrian hazards at Market street and Beech Third streets are flagged as dangerous gaps in widening rail lines.
Personal notices describe W E Hicks and wife returning from a Cape and South Shore trip in their car with no incidents and low fuel cost. The crowd includes Tyngsboro youths and out of town guests at Lake Massapong Groton. Various locals and visitors are listed at beaches, camps, and inns, plus a birth in the city to Patrick and wife at 17 Cady street.
In a cheeky exchange the teacher asks how to define a crying need and a solemn student replies with a handkerchief, delivering a wry twist on rhetorical demand as a bit of sharp humor.
Obituaries report George W. Giles of Charlestown aged 41 died Aug 19. He leaves wife, three daughters, one son, four brothers, and one sister. Delia M. Sawyer of 13 Puffer St died Aug 20, husband G F Sawyer, two sons, sister Mary Collins, brothers John and William Collins. John Fitzgerald 38, Lowell Gas Light employee, died at 171 Salem St. widowed, many friends. Edward Frazer Collins, 19, son of Cornelius Collins, died at 63 Oakland St. Louis A. Allen, 25, formerly of Lowell, died in Salem Aug 20. leaves mother Mrs. Wilkins and a younger brother in Lowell. injured a year ago by falling scaffolding at Fletcher and Willie streets.
The funeral of Mrs Annie Harkins was at Sacred Heart with Rev Thomas Murphy officiating. Burial followed at the Catholic cemetery with bearers including John J O Connell Jeremiah Murphy and Archibald Gannon among others. A large carnation heart design and sympathy inscriptions from Hayes and others were displayed. Also noted are the funerals of George W Giles of Charlestown and Edith Thomas with ceremonies led by Undertaker J A Weinbeck and burial at Pelham cemetery.
Burial services and funeral notices detail recent deaths and services in the city. Entries list names such as Elizabeth Green Agnes Toton Harry Adler John M Kelly and Della Sawyer with addresses, burial locations in Catholic or local cemeteries, and undertakers like J F O Donnell Peter H Savage and J W Brooks.
The Lazar Poliakow lodge, a well known Jewish organization, held its first annual outing at Dewey grove on Sunday and has 50 members. Officers include F Hisenberg president M Leavitt vice president B B Frank financial secretary M Goldberg recording secretary G Bernstein treasurer. Trustees are A Ambuta Dr Margornski and Gold man. Garfield colony U O P F met in Pilgrim hall Tuesday night with no major business, but members enjoyed games and sociability.
A new hotel offers modern comforts and a unique view of Cape Ann tossles Shoals and Boars Head. The seaside site features a long sand beach and an immense casino with amusements, vaudeville, bowling, billiards, and dancing. Electric car lines connect to nearby cities and trains at Hampton. Rooms rent from 1.00 to 1.50 daily with a fine cafe and cuisine.
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