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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1899
Page
6
In the Lowell Daily Courier dated December 2 1899 discussions note M C D Borden as a friend of the working man and a potential vote influencer. Commentary touches on politics and labor, with reflections on expected candidates and the President's lengthy forthcoming message.
A ten percent wage increase for cotton mill operatives in Fall River boosts overall pay by twenty percent over eight months. 28,000 workers gain more spending power, luxuries, and savings, reflecting genuine prosperity for all classes. The piece contrasts domestic gains with Britain’s Boer War attitudes and praises American farmers’ grit in revolutionary times.
The currency bill endorsed by House Republicans marks a step forward though it preserves all chow-chow money and includes mixed provisions. The debate notes limited spending changes while keeping several existing funding streams.
The discussion centers on a new bill that preserves the 47 cent silver dollar while introducing treasury notes convertible to gold at the secretary of the treasury’s discretion. It promotes national banking by tax relief on circulation and permitting notes at par with bond support, with a fixed gold reserve of 100 million dollars. The measure clearly tests the national currency debate between Republican ideals and Bryanism.
The Chicago Normal School appoints Edwin G. Cooley as successor to Col. Francis E. Parker, with Cooley, current principal of LaGrange High School in Cook County, noted as a native Iowan educator. Also: Duluth joins cities receiving Carnegie gifts for free public libraries with 50 000 dollars for a new building, contingent on site. Maxim renounces American birthright for British naturalization. Everest-like Mount Kensal ascent by Mackinder of Oxford at 38,000 feet. Dagonet noted for driving dogs and battledoor in jest. Hall Caine described as preferring sparing riding and mountaineering. famed New York blind millionaire Charles Broadway Rouss plans a grand $100,000 mausoleum at Mount Hebron, Winchester, Virginia, Doric style modeled on the Theseum, Vermont granite, colored marble interior.
A compilation of brief excerpts discusses Georgia child labor reform, gold Democrats and Bryan, Dewey and Manila, Rhodes and Kimberley, Chicago footpad incidents, Belmont battle losses, New York plague costs, and Gen Methuen’s Kimberley casualties. The items reflect press tone of the era with varied regional focus.
A long reading blends personal anecdotes with local life. The column covers Muldoon as a teacher in evenings, concerns about kindergarten eye strain and misused eye doctors, a West Point vs Annapolis football note, Thanksgiving events, a dreamletter, a young Canadian death by asphyxiation, inventor Mergenthaler’s wealth, and F B Elwell sculpture’s impact on cemetery art and faith.
A social gathering at Miss Nellie Court’s home featured the Phoenix Musical club of Boston. Boston officials including Governor Wolcott attended the Massachusetts Teachers Association reception at the English High and Latin School armory in Montgomery Street. Governor Wolcott joined by two young ladies, and many Lowell school figures were present. Pilgrim club meeting awarded prizes to Miss Fannie Myers and Mr. John S. Stratton. next gathering set for December at Mrs. Timothy Mahoney’s residence.
The piece profiles Louise Tagen Guiney as a valued younger poet with wide publication in major magazines. It notes her Boston roots, Auburndale residence, education at Elmhurst Providence, and self-taught breadth through books, travel, and later works including The Martyrs' Idyl and Shorter Poems. It also mentions Gelett Burgess, the December Coming Age, and reviews of The Forum and related literary topics and figures.
The Octoroon company at Music Hall this afternoon and evening offers superior singing with standout performances by Miss Belle Davis who shines in rag time numbers and shows. The finale possesses real musical value and Jenie Jacobs stands out as a capable woman treasurer aiming for the New York bar.
Miss Emily Caroline Dickey and William Arthur Chase wed at the residence of Mr and Mrs Geo A Chase with Rev Willis D Leland officiating. A reception followed with Miss Eva Dickey pouring and Misses Kay Ward assisting. The couple received many presents including a clock from Pawtucket Y P S C E and flowers from W M Dickey, one of the bride’s family.
A Lowell store promotes luxurious neckwear cut from expensive silks unseen before in the city. The scarfs, valued at 1.25 to 1.50 dollars, promise rich textures and a New York standard of dress, offered to Lowell customers at favorable prices.
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