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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1900
Page
4
The Courier dominates the village print market with unmatched reach and influence, shaping local opinion and community awareness through its extensive distribution and longstanding presence in Lowell.
Train schedule listing departures and arrivals between Lowell and Boston with through lines Via Bedford Western Division notes and service days. Includes times for weekdays and Sunday trains with codes A B W indicating service variations and station stops in Middlesex Street Station.
Readers can have the Courier sent to them while away by leaving their name and address at the Courier-Citizen business office, so vacationing subscribers or others out of town can receive regular copies.
In August 1900 the Lowell Daily Courier surveys missteps of ex governor Moses facing a $15 fine in Boston for petty larceny, Bryan cabinet chatter via Frank Sanborn, McCall’s renomination in the 4th district, Albert Clarke’s strong bid, railroad dividends for 1899, Paine’s gubernatorial run, Crane’s fate in a presidential year, and Li Hung Chang’s cautious stance amid Boxers and foreign policy disputes.
The note brands William Jennings Bryan a demagogue who twists political and social issues to inflame passions. It cites his recent pledge to raise a costly army and portray a drastic use of force as a political appeal, signaling a heated public confrontation.
The author rebukes Mr. Bryan for opposing war measures by claiming they weaken producers. He argues drawing producers into military service benefits remaining producers through reduced competition and higher market power, condemning Bryan as demagogic. The piece also mocks Bryan's 16 to 1 silver dollar ratio claim as tiresome but inevitable.
A collection of quotations praising the Republican party and noting impact of the Negro Business Men's convention. Also critiques of William Jennings Bryan on coinage and the gold standard, referencing McKinley and silver policies in the context of the 1890s political climate. The excerpts reflect late 19th century partisan rhetoric from newspapers.
Scientific note examines why we wink and how long a wink lasts. Herr S Garten uses a photographic setup with a marked eyelid to time the downward lid movement and the rest period. The full wink averages about four tenths of a second with variations among individuals and attentional state.
The writer argues that China’s social structure and ideas resist rapid change despite railways and telegraphs. He notes abundant minerals and cheap labor but says demand and disposable wealth are limited, preventing feasible colonization or price-competitive exports to Europe. He concludes large scale Chinese markets are unlikely.
Two attempts to organize a church for colored men and women are noted as failing given local conditions. The piece contrasts heat and shade for city children with a rain shower and includes Governor Allen’s Porto Rico tour and local rail claims, ending with a Newbury farmer’s chicken damage dispute resolved by Sternberg’s mediation.
Mr Albert Couture and Miss Clothee Ducharme were united in marriage Sunday at 1 30 PM at the parochial residence of St Jean Baptiste on Merrimack Street. Best man was Mr Alexander Ducharme and bridemaid Miss Louise Cotte.
At 2.30 o'clock Sunday afternoon Jo seph Chateauneuf and Amelia Caouette were made man and wife by Rev. Fr. Paquette. The witnesses were Edward Chateauneuf and Edward Tremblay.
At the parochial residence of St. Jean Baptiste Sunday afternoon at 3.99 o'clock, Ulric Dore and Josephine Robi taille were united in marriage by Rev. Fr. Paquette. The witnesses were Abraham Roberge and James Robi taille.
Henri Belle Isle and Adrienne Le blanc wed Monday afternoon in St Jean de Baptiste church officiated by Rev Fr Mayotte. Jeremiah Herard served as beat man and Mise Dinah Beaudry was the bride’s maid. A reception followed at the bride’s home 77 Gershom Avenue.
Joseph Lebrun and Mies Agnes Jacob wed Monday evening in St. Jean de Baptiste church with Rev Geenen officiating. Louis Le brun, the groom’s brother, served as best man. After Sept 1 they will reside at 57 Woodcock Avenue.
An increase of pension to the amount of 812 was granted to William M. Barber of this city, according to local records.
A list of Lowell and nearby residents and families at summer destinations across the Northeast and Canada. Names include Richard Pendergast and family at Pigeon Cove. H F Felton and wife. George A Roper family. Mrs. Besse and Hon. Wm. Frost. A R Rhodes. H B G Wheeler and wife. Miss Frances Fee in Providence and Newport. Edith Marion Thomas engagement to Philip Cockerille. A C Blaisdell and C S Sargent at Juniper Point. Louise J. McLaughlin with Francis Wilson Opera Co. in New York. James B Donnelly in New York. F B E Saunders and wife at Ocean Park. Arthur W Lang and Frank George hosting clambake. Frank Day and Stanley Mac Donald vacationing in the provinces. Luke Riley, Fred Williams, Peter Buckland for Stanstead. Lowell contingent returning from abroad under Henry H. Harris, arriving in New York early.
Obituary notices cover Judith Read, Theresa Limburg, Edward Fagnant, Joseph McDonough, Albert Anderson, George Spaulding, Lucia Burbank, and Aurilla Austin. Details include ages, kinship, service times, church affiliations, burial places, and undertakers. Readings note locations in Peterboro Lowell St. Michael s and Immaculate Conception churches with Fr Carney Joyce and Fr Burke officiating, and local cemeteries.
In eight months there were 327 fires in the city, nearly matching the whole of 1899. Losses occurred in 23 fires with no department response. Monthly totals show January 30, February 32, March 27, April 42, May 38, June 58, July 66, August 30 to date, totaling 337. Incendiary fires number 13, all within city limits.
The writer argues the judge Hadhey failed to sustain the prosecutor in charges against Ke for assault on Saturday, predicting a chilling effect on police morale. He cites witnesses and a drunken suspect with a long police record, calling for police to avoid arrests when intoxicated suspects prevail.
Hon George von L Meyer states Massachusetts accounts for over seven percent of the U S exhibit with the bulk in social economy hygiene and public charities. Massachusetts contributes strongly to hygiene and charities with about 20 percent of the national exhibit and its own exhibits focus on education civil engineering and social economy. Lowell Textile School is among those awarded gold medals in group XVI.
Laconia correspondent reports a successful Lakeport musicale at W H Day Jr residence directed by J Avison Baker of Lowell. Performances included Nocturne piano solo by E Eva Pike and songs by W H Day Fannie Rice Purdy and Mrs William H Pepin. Refreshments followed before a social promenade to the electrics and return to The Weirs.
The Nashua fair will run September 3 to 6 at Nashua Driving Park with top vaudeville acts and large fakir displays. Railroads offer reduced rates from across New Hampshire. The program includes bicycle racing on Monday, a firemen’s muster on Wednesday, and daily horse racing.
A. G. Pollard & Co cuts the price of our best oxford line in basement department. Sixty five pairs of $2 oxfords at 98 cents a bar, fine tan vellum kid, handturned kid lining, soft and pliable, stylish. Sizes 3 to 7, many whites.
School diplomas are being framed with extra inducements for the next thirty days. Every student presenting their diploma will receive a free beautiful frame. The shop emphasizes first-class work and low prices. George BE. Maker, 2 John Street, corner of Merrimack Street. Telephone.
A brief notice informs advertisers that their ad appeared in the Courier, confirming publication and placement details for the recent issue.
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