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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1900
Page
4
Delivered by carrier at 12 cents a week and 50 cents a month, the Courier-Citizen Company declares the paper as the no two cent newspaper in Lowell with the largest and most influential circulation. Circulation books are open to all.
Boston and Maine Railroad trains operate between Lowell and Hoston with schedules and services outlined. The notice details routes likely including passenger service options, potential stops, and timetable guidance for travelers along the corridor.
The editorial urges Republicans to campaign for Mr. Putnam for mayor and a reform aldermanic slate. It argues the ticket must win through municipal reform, appealing to reform-minded voters across the spectrum, and warns that backing Stevens would yield a Democratic machine. It ends noting American shoes reach Turkey as rails delivered cheaper and better.
The article notes American footwear in the Philippines and a rising cotton crop value in the cotton states, reaching five hundred million dollars for 1900. It highlights shifting conditions from new transport routes, including a Portland wheat voyage to Europe via the Pacific and Suez. The piece remarks on uncertain landing ports and return cargo details, marking a novel trend of “going to Europe backwards.”
The president's message is read as frank and sincere showing no jingoism or imperialism. It highlights China policy, foresight, and a balanced, modest tone. The piece argues the administration seeks justice, tradition, peace, and good will with all nations.
A Boston terrier in a local studio draws attention with posing variety, while city officials face uproar over patronage in hiring at city hall. A streetcar tale shows conductors limiting seat hogs and police caution on counterfeit coins amid daily urban frictions. An anecdote on a lecture illustrates housewives juggling duties with entertaining speakers.
A New York Journal of Commerce note argues the South remains competitive with New England due to milder living costs and improving wages, while labor is strong and industry modernizing. It concludes conditions in the South trend toward equality with New England and counters Merrimack fears.
The ad argues that germs and impurities in the blood cause disease and that Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood, expels impurities, and increases red blood cells. It claims the medicine makes the blood rich and improves transmission of nutrients to organs, nerves, and muscles. It ends by asserting Hood's Sarsaparilla is the best medicine money can buy.
The piece notes brisk winter demand for fuel wood from Dracut to Pelham and high quality maple and oak deliveries into Lowell. It warns business owners against raising hopes for seasonable goods as recent weather disrupts markets and prompts strong language from those with stock.
Thomas E Lennon son of Mr and Mrs John Lennon of School street and Miss Elia E Butler daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Franklin Butler of Roxbury were married at St Josephs church Boston Rev Hugh P Smyth officiated Best man was Frank J Feeney and Miss Butler wore by her sister Lilla Butler A reception followed at the bride’s home 18 Kingsbury street The couple will reside at 23 South Walker street after March 17 with no wedding cards.
Miss Nellie H. Cole of San Francisco is the guest of Mrs. F. J. Bosint on Middlesex Street. Edward BE Lane leaves Merrimack mills to head spinning and dressing at Huntsville Alabama. A $104.19 gift to St Johns Hospital was omitted from November gifts. Col Allen reports Porto Rico troops to depart December 15 and anticipates island independence from U S troops for the first time in centuries.
Mrs Annie Mitchell died at her Middlesex street home yesterday leaving husband Peter five sons Frederick J Lynn Arthur P Ernest A William M and Michael E two daughters Mrs Matthew Douglass and Annie Mitchell and one sister Mrs Frederick Rockwood of Bennington Vt Mrs Virginie Tremblay 66 wife of Louis Tremblay died Monday noon at her Moody street home
Funeral service for Cornelius McGrath held at 2 P M yesterday from the parents home 73 Lakeview avenue burial in Catholic cemetery Undertaker C H Molloy in charge Also notices for Annie Mitchell of 1401 Middlesex street James T McCarthy aged 11 years 11 months Stephen A Scripture aged 66 at No 70 Livingston avenue and F W Zesewitz aged 18 of 150 Dummer street with funeral at First Trinitarian church Wednesday at 2 P M Friends invited
A Republican correspondent accuses the Citizens' league of being controlled by disgruntled Democrats who have penetrated its ranks. The letter notes Democratic reformers talking to reporters and comments on a News portrait of Gen. Dimon, the Democratic mayoralty candidate, in coverage of the league's activities.
Gen Fiske lodge of Good Templary met at Old Highland hall with visitors from other lodges, especially Eirene lodge. A resolutions committee honored late Miss Inez Ella Haines. The open session featured songs, recitations, piano solos, temperance talks, and remarks by lodge leaders. Next Sunday church rally speakers announced at Fifth Street Baptist Church.
A lengthy opinion outlines steps toward a swift settlement of Chinese issues, including guaranteeing liberty of faith and opening China to equal world trade. It favors using arbitration for indemnities if views diverge, praises Paris exposition prizes, and backs Hague treaty ratification. It also urges tariffs, court jurisdiction in federal matters, and affordable taxes.
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