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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1901
Page
6
The item lists publication details for the Lowell Daly Courier and Courier-Citizen, noting established dates 1828 and 1845, daily except Sundays and holidays, address on Merrimack street, Lowell, carrier delivery at 12 cents a week or 60 cents a month, by Courier-Citizen Company.
Boston and Maine railroad services run trains between Lowell and Boston. Schedules, frequency, and any service changes are announced by the railroad, with potential adjustments during peak travel periods. Passenger trains connect at key stations, offering commuter options for daily travelers.
Summer readers urged to send word to the Courier-Citizen counters room to have the paper mailed to mountain, country or seashore addresses for any duration. The notice invites those away from home to receive the publication at their chosen location.
The Lowell Daily Courier previews a grand Labor Day demonstration and proposes a street railway for the city. It also surveys Pennsylvania politics with Quay and Penrose factions, and comments on British naval weaknesses and a Topeka liquor case. Charles S. Hamlin is listed as a possible Massachusetts Democratic leader.
The column reviews Congressman Littlefield of Maine voicing insular case opinions. It notes his stance on imperial questions, and while acknowledging independence of thought, finds his argumentation lacks force and would not significantly influence Governor Crane’s state administration or local politics.
The piece analyzes the proposed Louis iana Purchase Exposition in St Louis with a $20 million starter and potential $35 million total funding. It traces the purchase’s 1803 size, explores costs of past fairs, and questions whether large expo expenses serve public good versus direct national benefit.
The Deposits Trust Co on Merrimack Street corner of Palmer states deposits of $500 or more earn interest immediately and remain subject to check. It notes no deposits under $500 earn interest and asserts no intent to compete with savings banks while advertising profits for larger balances.
William P. Frye spoke at a Poland Spring house event Monday night to raise money for a free bed at Lewiston hospital. Net proceeds totaled $1600. Separately, University of Maine President A. W. Harris resigned to become director of the Jacob Tom Institute at Port Deposit Maryland, with a date to be set by trustees.
Col J Haverly world famous minstrel is gravely ill with heart trouble at St Marks hospital Salt Lake City He had retired from show business years ago and has since worked in mining
A collection of brief quotes discusses Lipton’s fame, a new American drink bearing his name, uproar at baseball games, and a Lowell mayor urging departments to spend city funds. The Newburyport News notes that Lowell plans faster expenditures while Salem’s observer critiques reform mayors for curtailing spending.
Kansas farmers save about 200000 this year by a penitentiary binding twine factory underselling private trusts. The piece argues that big trusts profit from market control and price fixing, while state labor aims to keep prices low, prompting debate over convict labor and competition in Kansas.
A Brussels telegram reports Congo Free State officials taming and training numerous African elephants, claiming usefulness rivaling Indian elephants. The claim challenges the belief that African elephants were untamable, with discussion of historical taming by Carthaginians and Hannibal, and notes Indian drivers and biblical references. The report is linked to discussions by Menges and Carnegie, and mentions desert journeys in western Australia.
A report states potatoes form the world’s greatest single crop with about 4,000,000,000 bushels produced each year, rivaling the combined bulk of wheat and corn.
A long night in a camp ends with a rain soaked wake and a guide who sheds little water from his hair as a memory of old river camp songs. Deer tracks, whispers of wolves, and a warm moonlight moment contrast with mushroom lore and housekeeping notes about people traveling to seaside towns and a police officer honored for bravery.
Mr. Hercule Bergeron and Miss Azil da Bergeron wed at the chapel of St. Joseph’s parochial residence on August 24. Rev. Fr. Amyotte presided, with witnesses A. Lemire and Armand Dunn. A reception followed at the bride’s home, 542 Adams Street.
Mr Isafore Hebert and Miss Malvina Ferron wed August 25 at the chapel of St Josephs parochial residence, with Rev Fr Amyotte OMI officiating. Witnesses were Pascal Langlois and William Pare.
Mr. Wilfred Jodoin wed Miss Marie Anna Lafortune on August 25 in the chapel of St. Joseph's parish residence. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Fr. Amyotte O.M.I. Witnesses were Henry and Napoleon Lafortune. A reception followed at the bride's home on Lakeview Avenue.
Mr Alfred C Dugdale son of Council man James P Dugdale married Miss Flora Drew August 25 by Rev A B Riggs. They will reside at 48 Marlborough street and be at home after September 1. The ceremony took place at the residence of Rev A B Riggs in this city with only relatives present.
Charles H. Davis of Tilton New Hampshire a Dartmouth student spends a few days with Joseph G Wright Emily Gulline plans a two week stay at Old Orchard Mrs W B Boynton of Dracut Centre vacationing at MadS as guest of Mr and Mrs H Tryder Robert H Elliott of Dartmouth College and Herford W Elliott who will enter Dartmouth this fall are mentioned in the personal notes from the area indicating campus connections and leisure travels.
The Finland Bulletin in London reports rapid Russianization in Finland with Russian taught in government and schools, mandatory service expanding to 12,000 men, and possible relocation of Finnish regiments to Russia. It warns of Russian officers taking command, loss of Finnish national character, and unequal civil service rights as Moscow pushes language and military reforms.
Putnam and Son offer damaged finish men black cotton hose 4 for 25 cents and 7 cents a pair. Stock includes white collars 25 cents a dozen with 6 for 13 cents, cuffs 6 cents a pair, and assorted shirts. All wool trousers advertised at 98 cents and 48 cent all worsted trousers, with few left.
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