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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1900
Page
4
The excerpt proclaims the Courier as the leading daily with the largest circulation in Lowell, claiming it grows its readership daily and offers public access to its Circulation Books.
Service on the Boston and Maine line between Lowell and Boston operates daily with multiple departures. Timetables show morning and afternoon runs, connecting at Lowell Junction for passengers traveling to downtown Boston.
Subscribers and others who spend vacations out of town may have a copy of the Courier sent regularly by leaving their name and address at the business office Courier Citizen building.
The Lowell Daily Courier surveys cooling tensions in Pekin and the Chinese relief. It notes Croker selling his ice trust shares to avoid the tangled dispute while Americans in China debate troop involvement. An heiress to 30 million dollars faces life paths under Vanderbilt lineage. European Americans abroad seek homeward passage amid limited ships and consular aid.
The piece contrasts Count von Waldersee's campaign house and lavish planning with historic generals like Napoleon Wellington and Grant. It argues war demands austere leadership, warning that luxury weakens command, erodes soldier respect, and hinders victory. The tone condemns immoderate living as incompatible with battlefield success.
A British officer’s failure is noted while Persia’s weakness is blamed on Shah’s Paris living expenses and gambling. The writer argues Persia is bankrupted by luxury and decadence, urging a popular uprising to end centuries of lethargy and subjection to decayed authority.
In Lowell Massachusetts death ends the public life of Alanson W Beard a strong force in state and national affairs. A self made man with a keen sense of humor and shrewd business sense he led a large clothing business and several ventures. He remained politically engaged and Republican yet flexible guiding many plans with sagacity during his long career.
A Rochester Democrat and Chronicle editorial warns against misquoting familiar lines and trusting memory. It cites Paul Leicester Ford's misquotation of lines from the Earl of Roscommon and notes Pope as the misattributed author. The piece urges verifying quotations to avoid ineffective or incorrect attributions.
John Brisben Walker declares no cos mopolitan crowd on his beach urging bathers wear regulation suits and keep up appearances or bathe elsewhere in private ponds.
The article outlines a golf match schedule at Vesper Country Club for 1900 including qualifying rounds on Sept 1, first rounds on Sept 3 for the Vesper cup and Blasted Hopes cup, and Consolation rounds for early losers, with semi finals on Sept 8 and finals by agreement of competitors. It also notes a damp riverfront scene, a diamond ring lost and found at Salem Point, and various local notices including obituaries, travel, and a new telephone arrangement in Lowell and Lawrence.
The New Hampshire Surgical club annual meeting is set for Sept six at the Farragut house Rye beach with Dr. G A Tolman of Dover as speaker. Widespread social notes follow from Manchester to The Weirs about guests and trips including weddings and visits among local families.
John Magee aged 56, longtime resident of this city, died at his home on 359 Lawrence Street. Survived by wife and family including sons John J and Thomas, and daughters Annie and Mary. He belonged to St. Peter's parish for 32 years and Court Wamesit F of A. Also noted is the death of Thomas Gillon of 444 Central Street, survived by wife, parents in Malone New York, and brother William in Providence.
Funeral services were held for James O'Donnell from St Patrick's church with Rev McHugh leading a Mass and burial at Catholic cemetery. Agnes K Stanton, George R Smith, Frank P Rathbun, Eliza Wallace, and Darius L Fox were also interred in local and neighboring cemeteries with family and employer floral tributes and clergy officiants. The notices mention sheriffs, undertakers, and specific addresses, reflecting a busy period of local bereavement.
In this city Aug 27 Kirane aged 6 years at 8P Crosby street. In this city Aug 28 Margaret Thomas aged 28 at 7 Willie avenue. In this city Aug 29 Leo Bissonnette aged 4 months at 76 Tilden street. In Concord NH Aug 97 Felix St Ive aged 70. In this city Aug 29 Thomas Gillon aged 36 at 444 Central street. In this city Aug 28 John Magee aged 68 at 359 Lawrence street. Funeral Thursday at 4 0 o clock from Lawrete street home.
The Opera House presents A Milk White Flag a Hoyt travesty with Little Chip as The Private and a chorus of pretty girls. Laughter and color mark the show which arrives Monday Sept 3 for matinee and night with Frank M Norcross leading talents and a strong troupe. Also At the White Horse Tavern a German comedy famed in Berlin and New York comes Tuesday Sept 4 with a 20 member company led by Frank M Norcross.
Edward Harrigan returns to public attention with Old Lavender at Music Hall next week. The actor author, creator of many successful plays, brings a fresh scenery line and a strong supporting company to the engagement. Harrigan’s Garrick New York outfit and Braham’s music promise notable feature moments.
L Association Catholique lists committees for the upcoming festival at the Merrimack street clubhouse. Roles include religious ceremony on Sunday, banquet Monday, grand concert Tuesday, and bazaar and festival Wednesday through Saturday. Burkes discuss basketball team management, with dissatisfaction among many members.
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