Oldest Lowell daily paper Courier-Citizen overview
The item describes the Courier-Citizen as the oldest and best daily paper in Middlesex County, established in 1826, operating as a daily since 184. It is published every day except Sundays and holidays from the Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street in Lowell, with carrier delivery at 12 cents a week and a monthly rate noted.
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Middlesex County
Courier-Citizen
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Courier-Citizen Company
Courier's Circulation Books Open To All
No two cent newspaper in Lowell has a larger or more influential circulation than the Courier. Each day adds to its list. Circulation books open to all.
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Lowell
The
Courier
Boston and Maine Railroad trains between Lowell and Boston
Boston and Maine Railroad service operates trains between Lowell and Boston linking commuters and travelers with scheduled departures. The service emphasizes regional access, with standard timetables and intermediate stops, reflecting early 20th century rail patterns.
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Lowell
Boston
Have Your Paper Sent to You Regularly
Notice to subscribers and others away on vacation to have the Courier mailed to them by leaving their name and address at the Courier Citizen building business office.
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Courier Citizen Building
Ice trust sold out by Croker Van Wyck group
The Lowell Daily Courier reports that Croker, Van Wyck and allies confessed to selling their ice trust stock, admitting they could not fight antitrust while holding it. The piece also critiques labor strikes, trades unions, and Bryan’s coinage stance, with notes on China legation defenses and Congressman Dolliver’s appointment.
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Croker, van Wyck, Et al
Ice
Chicago
Prospect of Bryan plans shifts treasury outlook and crime chase in Massachusetts
The article contrasts Republican support for a vice presidential prospect with fears over Bryan and a shifting treasury. It notes 428 million in gold reserves, with 230 million in gold certificates, 150 million held for redemptions, and 220 million free gold for debts. It also reports the Pittsfield May Fosburg crime and the chase for three suspects, hoping for capture and legal action.
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Treasury
Bryan
Congress
Who and what is China as seen by McKinley era policy
The piece argues there is no clear Chinese government or authority, warning that Li Hung Chang may not represent China. It states the United States should lead a careful, conservative solution, avoiding dismemberment, while awaiting a legitimate Chinese governor to be identified and decisive settlement plans begun.
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China
Fosburg
Pittsfield
Tribunal of Justice
Massachusetts
Li Hung Chang
United States
McKinley
Philippines
Sam
Missionary Board Says Chinese Missionaries Safe
A. B. Leonard, corresponding secretary of the Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church, reports that all missionaries in China are accounted for and safe. Eighteen who were shut up in Pekin during the siege are alive and well.
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A. B. Leonard
The
Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
China
Pekin
Japan seeks ten million loan to become world power
Quotation notes Japan aiming to borrow 10 million dollars from external sources to fund ambitions of global influence, suggesting a mortgage on every resident as a consequence. It also condemns the Shanghai attackers who reported the Pekin massacre, calling for punishment for those who described atrocities and fled.
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Japan
New Bedford Standard
Pekin
Shanghai
Springfield Union
Clear Zululand air lets starlight reveal objects seven miles away
In Zululand the atmosphere is so clear that objects can be seen by starlight at a distance of seven miles, showcasing unusually sharp night visibility as described in a local observation.
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Zululand
Stop Thefts Of Fruit And The Summer Weather Change
The police will crack down on fruit theft by boys caught in the act, and the judge will sentence those found stealing. The piece notes a good fruit year and concerns about trespass, plus commentary on summer fading as September begins with weather considerations and day-to-day life observations in Readville and Boston.
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R. R. Sheldon
Readville
Boston Record
Sheldon
Social notes list of visitors and vacations
Miss Hastings niece of ex President Cleveland visits Miss Belle Wilson at the parsonage. Louis Pullman of New York visits Miss Clara A Wright. J Elmer Emerson from the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions visits his mother Mrs S T Emerson with wife and child. Macella Greenwood attended a florists convention in New York. next year in Buffalo. Mr and Mrs L B Brown return from Ocean Park and the White Mountains. Nellie Collins and two friends begin a two week vacation at Lynn Swampscott and Nantasket beaches. Lena and Mamie Sullivan Abbie Minahan and Mamie Connors spend 10 days at Crescent and Lynn beaches. Martha Knowles visits niece Mrs A C Ferrin in Concord NH, aged 86 but travels unattended. Rev J M Greene at Bay View ME for a week. Clarence Edwards goes vacationing to Lynn Medford and other places. Rosetta F Edwards wins second prize for fancy bicycle riding at a picnic Aug 23. Mr and Mrs R V Saunders enjoy life in Rangeley Lake region. Mrs J F Puffer with her son and sister Miss Margaret Clifton spend weeks at Ocean Park.
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Macella Greenwood
Florists
Grand Central Palace
New York City
Buffalo
L. B. Brown
Princeton Street
Ocean Park
White Mountains
Nellie Collins
West Sixth Street
Lynn
Swampscott
Nantasket
Lena
Mamie Sullivan
Abbie Minahan
Mamie Connors
Crescent
Martha Knowles
A. C. Ferrin
Concord
N. H
Misa Knowles
J. M. Greene
Hot Church
Bay View
Clarence
Edwards
Edwards Brush Company
Medford
Rosetta F. Edwards
D Street
R. V. Saunders
Rangeley Lake
J. F. Puffer
Margaret
Clifton
Births Wing welcomes a son in this city
In this city, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Wing of Church Street announce the birth of a son. Additionally a curious note mentions the tiny screws in a watch wheel being tiny enough a lady's thimble could hold 1,100,000 of them.
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A. B. Wing
Church Street
Obituary notices for Hutchins Hart and Scully in Chelmsford area
Matthias Hutchins of Chelmsford died at home on Littleton Street aged 74. Native of Carlisle he lived in Chelmsford about 20 years and leaves a widow and three daughters in Carlisle, Boxboro, and Worcester. Also noted are obituaries for William Hart of 77 Butterfield Street, survived by wife and three sons, and Nora Scully of 71 Butterfield Street, survived by two daughters and resident of St Patrick's parish since 1834.
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Matthias Hutchins
Chelmsford
Littleton Street
Carlisle
Benjamin Hutchins
Chelmsfe
Low#1
George Hutchins
Hute
Boxboro
Worcester
William Hart
Butterfield Street
Daniel J
Charles
John
Cornelius F. Hart
Nora Scully
James J. Shea
R. H. Hamilton
Boston
St. Patrick’s Parish
Salem
Death notices and funeral announcements from city listings
The city obituary column records multiple deaths and forthcoming funerals. Bartholomew J. Lian non funeral from 10 Front Street with burial in Catholic cemetery under C. H. Molloy. Albert Beau ary infant. Rose Turcotte and Dertida Minville milestones. James Scott funeral Sunday at 2 from 77 C Street. Marinda Goodhue and William Hart obituaries with services details. Nora Scully and Margaret Kelly memorials listed among August deaths.
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Bartholomew J. Liannon
Front Street
C. H. Molloy
Minville
Cheever Street
Dertida
Scott
C Street
James Scott
Goodhue
Tewksbury
Marinda Goodhue
Hart
Butterfield Street
William Hart
Scully
Nora Scully
Kelly
Lakeview Avenue
Margaret
John
Margaret Kelly
Royal Actors Among Courts Across Europe
A survey of royal interest in theater across Germany Russia Britain Württemberg and Austria highlights sovereigns from Weimar to St Petersburg engaging in plays, operettas and theatricals. It notes Grand Duke Constantin Constantinovitch of Russia Hamlet translation work and Princess Henry of Battenberg as influential royal performers.
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Germany
Weimar
Schiller
Goethe
Saxe-Weimar
Constantin Constantinovitch
Russia
Hermitage Theatre
St. Petersburg
Hamlet
England
Henry of Battenberg
Friedrich-August
Saxony
Archduchess
Austria-Tuscany
Albert
Wurttemberg
Pauline
Zu Wied
Stuttgart
Robert
Ulrich
Alix
Hesse
Grand Duke of
Henge
Schloss
Darmstadt
Prussia
Prince George of
Berlin
Imperial House
Entertaining family theatricals at Pressburg home
The article notes the younger members of the Archduke Carl Ludwig of Austria family staging atricals during winter and festivals. Duchess Albrecht of Württemberg is praised as a clever actress, and Archduke Ferdinand Carl Ludwig excels in comedy and tragedy, recently playing Wallenstein at Pressburg, residence of Archduke Friedrich.
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Archduke Carl Ludwig
Austria
Albrecht
Wurttemberg
Archduke Ferdinand Carl Ludwig
Wallenstein
Pressburg
Archduke Friedrich
A. G. Pollard & Co. Offers Mill Ends for Awnings and Covers
For awnings tents coverings for milk wagons and other uses we have mill ends from 2 to 15 yards of heavy 80z quality. One lot 30 inch wide at eight cents a yard and another 40 inch wide at 10 cents a yard. These ducks would cost 12 1 2 and 20 cents a yard on the piece. Buy now if you may need any later.
Diploma framing offer with free etching for students
School diplomas promotion runs thirty days. Any student bringing a diploma receives a free decorative etching. Emphasizes first class workmanship and low prices at George E Maker, 2 John street near Merrimack. Includes Hood's Sarsaparilla ad promising blood purification and vitality. Dime Museum Gossip notes the tattooed man contemplates suicide, flagged as needing attention.
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George E. Maker
John Street
Merrimack Street
Dime Museum
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
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American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
S. T. Emerson
Branch Street
Royal Actors
Putnam & Son
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DE Leon
A. G. Pollard & CO
Hood
Excelsior
Dwinell~ Wright CO
New York Cloak
Suit Co
Iz Fronn Street
Alexander
VR RT
Paul O. Kable
Butler
Andover Street
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Y.M.C.I
Lowell Military Band
Immaculate Conception
Ellingwood's
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First Streets
Y. M. QL
Lowel
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