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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1898
Page
4
The Lowell Daily Courier, established in 1826, proclaims itself the best daily paper in Middlesex County. It publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from Merrimack Street, with delivery by carrier at 12 cents a week or 50 cents a month.
Boston and Maine railroad schedules report trains operating between Lowell and Boston. The item notes service patterns and travel times for daily riders, highlighting limited stops and potential timetable adjustments.
The Lowell Daily Courier comments on press views of McKinley and Gage, notes a shift toward expansion acceptance, and cites reactions to tin plate industry growth. It criticizes war reporting, calls out officials over handling Cuban war bodies, and laments a decline in journalistic fairness and efficiency.
The piece argues big Manchester corporations seek tax cuts, cites burdensome corporate taxes and selling costs as burdens on industry, and urges municipal reforms. It advocates voting for Bennett and a Republican city council to relieve taxpayers and streamline costly municipal practices.
The President’s message reviews the Cuban situation and aims to honor Congressional resolutions for pacification and independence of Cuba while governing with a military hand. It leaves the Philippines policy to Congress, endorses army and navy growth, and calls for currency reform and gold redemption.
The will of Mrs Anna S Gerry widow of ex congressman Elbridge Gerry, pending in Portland Maine Probate Court for nearly two years, has been settled out of court. Gerry died in Florence Italy in 1896. Rosebery imitates Peel’s mannerisms and speech, praising him as one of the greatest prime ministers. Lord Kelvin, age 745 years, has patented an improved device for sea soundings and contributed to many instruments.
A compilation of brief quotations from multiple papers debating maritime safety, Cuban aid amid US influence, Indiana Republican strategy on Harrison, Philippine governance, and US policy on conquest versus payments. The selections reflect press viewpoints on humanitarian aid, diplomacy, and political calculations of the era.
An afternoon in Colonial hall featured violinist T Adamowski and cellist J Adamowski with Mme Szumowska, praised for refined artistry and audience warmth. A Navy Department commission notice and street anecdote about a conscientious school girl followed, alongside weather and local transit observations and Opera House listings for Mantell, Primrose Dockstader, and Miss Frankie Carpenter engagements.
A Portsmouth audience enjoyed the Frogs of Windham with clever performances by Ralph Matthews and Edith Cradocks in disguise as Mabel Hopkins. Agnes Parker impressed as Little Box, with lively songs and dances. The show repeats tonight and tomorrow. tickets available at Gardner's.
A discussion notes no price difference between rivals but argues public buys the better article. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is cited as trusted after long use, with Ellingwood & Co. selling it at Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central corners.
The Courier-Citizen Co publishes a most complete city history with illustrations bound in a handsome volume, urged as a perfect gift for Lowell readers. Also a separate artisanal booklet from the Courier-Citizen press is praised for typographical care and artistic skill. Ely's Cream Balm promotes relief for catarrh with trial offers and endorsements from various customers and druggists.
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