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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1900
Page
4
Oldest daily paper in Middlesex County established 1826 and 1845 daily. Published at Courier-Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell. Carrier delivery citywide at 12 cents a week 50 cents a month.
Regional rail service updates on the Boston and Maine line describe trains operating between Lowell and Boston, noting schedule adjustments and potential service disruptions affecting daily commuters and regional travel plans. Local officials urge passengers to check advisories.
In town or away on vacation readers can receive regular Courier copies by leaving their name and address at the Courier Citizen building business office for delivery.
The Lowell Daily Courier reports four Texan lynchers, all white men, sentenced to the penitentiary. The column contrasts white lynching prosecutions with likely non-prosecution if victims or perpetrators were Black, and criticizes wider issues of crime, alcohol, and social elites across nations. It questions Newport society's influence while noting public appetite for such judgments.
The piece argues that duels, justified by old notions of honor, should be rejected in America. It cites Italy’s high toll from duels and urges public condemnation and punishment of duelists as a crime, asserting common sense and forbearance uphold national strength.
The piece argues that Republican apathy harms the nation and warns of dire outcomes if Bryan wins. It cites past Democratic governments under Cleveland, recalls McKinley’s rise, and predicts economic collapse and unrest under a Bryan administration. It urges voters to unite for Republican candidates to avoid compunction and disaster.
The new Canadian inspection denies entry to a man alleged to have killed nine in Europe. The note from the Boston Transcript signals the asylum denial by Dan and the United States for such individuals. Also cited are Omaha’s population drop, blamed on faked census figures, with Seattle similarly accused. American cities praised for notable qualities beyond sheer size.
It is now clear that a long stay in China will be necessary to complete pacification work. The idea points toward establishing a permanent residence in the Celestial Flowery Empire as part of this effort, signaling a strategic shift in policy.
Saturday saw Lowell’s Bunting cricket team lose to Lawrence C and A A in a decisive match, setting up a rematch in Lawrence that could crown the champions or knot the standings. The story interweaves street life, a city firebug’s case, and a Sunday crowd enjoying a city concert amid sweltering heat, with reflective notes on urban scenes and a detailed obituary tribute to Mrs Knowlton, a beloved community figure, ending with funeral arrangements at the Unitarian church on Tuesday at 2:30 PM.
The death of Mrs. Kate Knowlton follows injuries from an accident when she fell from an electric car August. She died Sunday at 3 15 pm at the temporary home in South Street Worcester. A Montville Montana native, she was about years old and a former teacher. Her husband, George H. Knowlton, once district superintendent, and the family had resided in the area for four years.
Dracut native Darius L Fox died Sunday at his Marsh Hill home aged 82 years eight months after a long farming career halted by failing eyesight. He fathered nine children eight living five sons D Steadman Roswell S George R Frank P Eben T Fox three daughters Mrs Frank B Foss Mrs Enoch Mills Mrs Granville Coburn and leaves 18 grandchildren plus a brother Dana R Fox all of Dracut. He belonged to Dracut Centre parish and was a liberal supporter.
The wedding of Miss Ayer of Commonwealth avenue and Mr Frederick Ayer’s daughter with Mr Donald Gordon will be held on Monday September 3 at Little Boar's Head at the Ayers cottage. Miss Gordon, a sister, and Miss Taylor of Chestnut Hill are to be bridesmaids. Several locals enjoy vacations at The Weirs in New Hampshire and Paxton hills in Massachusetts. A carriage accident in Mont Vernon NH injured Miss Mabel Hadley. The National Naval Veterans convention meets in Chicago with local rep Joseph A. Garman.
The New York World reports a full house at Harrigan's theatre with a warm greeting for Mr Harrigan. Old Lavender will headline at Muste hall this season, opening next Monday afternoon.
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