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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1900
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier outlines its history as the oldest daily paper in Middlesex County, established in 1826 and as a daily since 1845. It publishes daily except Sundays and holidays, delivers by carrier throughout Lowell, and charges 12 cents a week or 50 cents a month.
A fragment notes a Lowell newspaper claiming wide influence with daily updates and a statement that circulation books are open to all, reflecting a push for broad public access.
Trains run between Lowell and Boston on the Bloston and Maine Railroad service daily with regular schedules and published times. The service advertises morning and afternoon departures and connections for commuters and travelers.
The Chicago National bank will double its capital stock, contrasting with many national banks that have cut capital. American manufacturers, notably railway items, pursue high risk business in British South Africa amid new markets and shifting trade interests.
The text argues that national banks must be supervised and controlled by government, noting currency movement difficulties between country and city banks. While national bank currency is secure, deposits and loans are not, and government action is needed to safeguard both. It warns that restricting legislation should be watched to prevent undue influence by bank managers.
The Municipal League must avoid partisan taunts and pursue good government. The outcome hinges on independent voting, with Republicans and Democrats likely to break ranks for better men. Mr Stevens may withdraw to aid reform. Putnam could gain election, while the aldermanic race matters less. The League aims to unify nonpartisan governance and resist party pressure.
Mr Stout of the Wisconsin Senate finances a $60 000 public club house and gymnasium complex for Menomonie including natatorium bowling alley and more under one roof. Rev G Campbell Morgan will not lead Northfield church work but serve as staff worker under W R Moody and trustees.
A collection of brief notices from several papers discusses the Yosemite loss at Guam casting doubt on Guam as a coaling station, labor bureau reports on towns lacking professionals in Massachusetts, Thanksgiving comforts for detainees versus citizens, and a meditation on money as a fragile human creation sustaining prices and speculation.
In a crowded tenement block in York city gossip swirls around Mrs. T. F. B. and her social climb as neighbors recall a past husband issue and a police court incident. The column then shifts to church leadership in Concord New Hampshire, local civic figures and business moves in Lowell and surrounding towns, plus brief notes on weather and a Y M C A meeting led by H J Openshaw who recently returned from China.
Obituary for Stephen Augustus Scripture who died at 70 Livingston Avenue aged 66 after Brights disease. Born in the city, he operated Scripture's bakery, served in G A R Post 185, and held charter membership in the Highland club. Married Martha Carey in 1868, survived by children. Also notices: Philip St. Breen died aged 2, Rachel Walton aged 60, Catherine Shea aged 45, Patrick Hannafin died of consumption. details on survivors and burial plans.
Misses Margaret Miskell and Jennie Spong return from a Philadelphia and New Jersey vacation. Mrs J H Pettee, a Japanese missionary, speaks at the Young Women's Christian Association. She is daughter of Thomas Wilson, a Lowell High School Class of ’39 graduate. Miss Weatherby and Mrs Eno of Kirk Street were Wilson’s classmates. Miss Alice Brooks on Nicolett Street hosted a small gathering for Hortense Colby of Brookline visiting town. Paul Favor and Elmer Brennan of Dartmouth College were guests. Dr R E Bell returns to Lowell after a month away.
Funeral notices report the burial of Patrick Halpin at the warerooms of C H Mud loy and Mary Cox from 50 Davidson street with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Inez Ella Haines of 18 Upham street had a 3 pm service followed by a Good Templars ceremony. Emily Abbott of 9 Manahan street, Porter Livingston of Tewksbury Centre, and others are noted with dates, clergy, bearers, and floral tributes. Additional items include infant and family notices at 87 Varnum street and 48 Lakeview avenue, plus Stephen Scripture aged 66 with hospital and street details.
An advertisement claims Dr Agnews Cure for the Heart cures apoplectic symptoms such as dizziness and head rushes. It asserts the remedy removes the cause and prevents recurrence, noting daily sudden deaths could be avoided. Sold by E Carter, F Goodale & Co. 7%4
Vital Statistics reports deaths for week ending December 1 1900. listing twenty eight decedents with ages from infancy to seventy five including typhoid pneumonia nephritis and cancer. population 94969. death rate 15.33. infectious diseases typhoid scarlet fever diphtheria measles numbered. board of health comment on Senate seat race after Senator Davis death from Providence News.
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