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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1896
Page
4
The record summarizes the old Lowell Daly Courier’s status as the oldest daily in Middlesex County, established in 1826 and issued daily except Sundays and holidays. It lists delivery by carrier in Lowell at 12 cents a week or 50 cents a month, Courier-Citizen Company.
No two cent newspaper in Low ell has a larger circulation than the Courier. Each day adds to its List. Circulation Books open to all. Summer Place in a charming village in New Hampshire offers pure water shade trees and carriage house. Inquire at Courier.
A compact timetable fragment lists numerous departure and return times for Nashua Junction to Nashua, Lawrence, and Ayer with varied weekday and Sunday services. It shows morning, afternoon, and evening runs, including special notes for Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Courier readers intend to mail the paper while away for the summer and will change the delivery address as needed.
The article quotes Mr. Reed defending tariff policy and government revenue while criticizing free coinage and Chicago platform ism. It argues Democrats, including Cleveland supporters, share responsibility for past policy failures and urges honest historical appraisal.
The remarks critique Mr. Hamlin's praise of the soundhoney convention. They dispute his claim that democracy repealed the Sherman act in 1893 and argue the 1896 party stayed aligned with free silver. The piece notes Democratic resistance to repealing the silver purchase clause and calls Hamlin vigorous and logical in parts of his argument.
A Boston Chronicle column quotes James Russell Reed warning the democracy of Massachusetts has not surrendered to silver plans while accusing Williams and his followers of steering the party toward Bryan Sewall and populism. The piece predicts the silver conspiracy will be rejected by voters in November and labels opponents as greasers facing a short rope and swift judgment.
Editorial blasts the Democratic push against the gold standard. It warns of a relentless campaign led by Bryan supporters, labeling the gold standard a conspiracy against humanity and urging readers to oppose calls for replacing gold with silver. It attacks leaders and laboring-class consequences.
The article notes mixed views on currency and politics, citing Governor Laurier’s stance on US circulation, Bryan and Black as figures in party nominations, and public skepticism of silver dollars. It compares Black’s convention speech to Bryan’s and predicts Black’s election, reflecting contemporary debates and personalities.
Mr Gladstone preserves vast letters with about 60 000 unsorted missives remaining in bundles and docketed. Fritz Giese once a leading cellist in Boston is recalled for his talent though his drinking harmed performances in later years. George R Sims leads an anti bald crusade claiming 50 000 heads have grown hair using paraffin oil.
Bank commissioners order the Wilton Savings Bank in Wilton New Hampshire closed liabilities total 173 417 64 assets 169 851 72 at market value. Investments exceed 138 773 18 outside New England mainly western mortgages. D E Proctor serves as president and George E Bales as cashier.
A Boston Herald note laments the public’s indifference to Bryan’s cause and the free silver pledge, saying persistent claims have remained vague and unfocused from the outset.
A Bureau of American Republics report condemns a wage scale in Mexico that Parliament says debases workers. It describes laborers as mere machinery moved by external aids, lacking agency or will to act, reflecting a grim view of social and economic conditions in Mexico today.
Newspapers hail McKinley's acceptance letter as a crucial factor for votes and business confidence. They call it clear and unanswerable support for a strong financial system and the tariff policy named for McKinley. The Springfield Republican notes the honest portrayal of his belief in tariff restoration.
The New York Press and New York Tribune praise McKinley’s letter of acceptance. They say it will rally Republicans, sway money men, and deter Bryanism and Populism with its courage, clarity, and patriotic appeal. The letter is framed as a unifying, reasoned call to vote for McKinley in November.
Misses Annie and Lizzie Zipper hosted a lawn party at 24 Beaver Street Dracut attended by many friends. O T Bowker orchestra provided music and lanterns lit the grounds. Committee organizers included Annie and Lizzie Zipper Maggie Kearns Irene Abbe and May Etta O Malley with several young women serving lemonade and ice cream duties. Mr Samuel Scott promoted the dances.
At City Hall the sewer department runs about 3000 dollars weekly with funds on hand enough to last the year while the street department spends 1500 dollars weekly and the balance will barely cover the season. Only 100 feet of Victoria street accepted for a sewer to serve one house due to low grade. Some voters report loss of naturalization papers and may obtain copies from the court for one dollar.
At yesterday's meeting of the Overseers of the Poor at the city farm, it was reported that bank books show small deposits totaling $900 left by inmates who died in previous years. The funds could not cover board and lodging costs. A request may be made to appoint an administrator.
A new grove named Chagnon was christened yesterday afternoon on the Merrimack River between Lowell and Varnum's Landing. About 75 friends of owner C. H. Chagnon attended. Guests enjoyed whist and refreshments, with supper at 4 o'clock. Speeches were given by Aime Gauthier, Charles H. Parthenais, C. Delanger, Maxim Lepine, and J. W. Paradis. Camille Roussin delivered the christening speech. The party returned home late in electrics.
The Dracut mounted company held a meeting last evening adding ten new names to the roll. Capt. Elliot Morgan presided and Geo H Stevens was elected first lieutenant. The next gathering is scheduled for Wednesday evening.
Mr Reuben Wheeler of Nashua aged eighty five visits the Courier Citizen office and recalls Lowell childhood. In police court witnesses sworn and a clerk jokes about language. A bay horse kills no one, but prompts calls for safer streets. Women rally in Huntington hall reflect political interest. Free silver, gold dollars, and money fears spark chatter among workers and bankers. City foresters trim Centralville trees as campaign talks echo Bryan and banking conspiracies. BANK TELLER.
The speaker argues that national wealth hinges on public confidence and a stable currency. He condemns plans to reduce currency value and to create volatility, labeling such moves as criminal. He warns against stirring class warfare and notes the poor suffer most from devaluation and uncertainty.
An advertisement from A. G. Pollard & Co promotes Hero fruit jars praised for sturdy covers and wide openings suitable for whole fruit. The jars are claimed to be durable, better than rivals, and offered at a modest price with warranty included.
Miss M Lorraine Wightman and Miss Emma L Hathaway visit Weld Maine for August while a Lynn representative and friends tour Lakeview with a private pavilion banquet. Caroline Morse and Clare Reed return from Europe, arriving in New York on the Aurania. E H Packer and Henry W Packer ascend Mt Washington, witness a grand coaching parade at Maplewood hotel, return later this week. Mr and Mrs D L Page host a 12 guest drive to Concord for Mrs and Miss Renton of Newark New Jersey with dinner at Wright Tavern and visits to local sights.
The Grand lodge session continued with a forenoon business hour and afternoon election. Officers named include Worthy grand past president Mrs Jane Wood of Philadelphia and Worthy grand president Mrs Alice Whitehead of Lawrence with Annie Hollings and Betsey Sykes among others. Installations followed by Worthy Grand Past President Annie Parrott.
The Woman's Relief Corps No. 75 hosted a Wednesday gathering at 15 Bleaching Street to honor Mr. and Mrs. Kinney and visiting Mrs. Mary Parker of Maine. Members of Post 42 paid respects with readings, recitations, and songs by local performers. Tea was served with cake and ice cream, in a social, cordial atmosphere. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills were advertised in the issue.
Nappies only 7c each 6 in price 4c each and 8c each for other nappy items. Table Tumblers regular price 35c per dozen, sale price 7c each. Get Our prices on Fruit Jars before you buy.
For hard times select tenements from $7 to $10 monthly. Well kept, neat and respectable with steam heat. T H Elliott, 64 Central Street.
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