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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1899
Page
6
The Courier Citizen in Lowell proclaims itself the oldest daily paper in Middlesex County, founded in 1526 and operating since 184%. It publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from the Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street with carrier delivery at 12 cents a week or 50 cents a month.
Boston and Maine Railroad timetable details trains running between Lowell and Boston. The notice lists available departures and arrivals, with stations in Lowell and Boston and service frequency.
The Lowell Daily Courier reports on the December 1899 mayoral contest with Putnam as Republican candidate gaining momentum. It notes Putnam’s promise of sound business leadership and predicts strong voter support. discusses Murphy Collins clashes over censorship and foreign affairs and critiques on alderman and school board prospects amidst the heated campaign. The piece mocks rivals and underscores party strategy for election day.
The writer argues for continued action against insurgents in the Philippines as costly but necessary. They advocate restoring surface streetcar service on Tremont street in Boston, detailing how the subway fails riders from Union Station to Park Street and beyond, and urging persistent public support for the restoration of an essential city amenity.
Report of a deadly lynching in the south describes Coleman, an 18 year old accused of murdering a white woman. The mob drags him, tortures him with fire and knives, and desecrates his body, while many witnesses and leaders go unmasked. The piece questions modern civilization’s morality.
Quotations discuss Chauncey M. Depew’s brief Senate tenure and his asserted vigor in Congress. Ambassadors Choate and Chamberlain note Anglo American sympathy amid Boer War tensions. The Chicago News mocks Gen Gatacre for a South Africa victory, jokingly renaming him Gethere after he moved 1000 bags of flour to camp without loss to the Boers.
A scientist predicts that future ages will see all people as brunettes and comments that a man who can manufacture a successful hair bleach could prosper in business.
The columnist reflects on December as a festive winter month marked by Christmas, prosperity, and generous spirit. Mentions Mayor Crowley, Mrs Putnam, Barnard, and Barrett in upcoming contest, urges shopping and writing Santa, recalls Henry Bacon’s death, and notes a Hartford trolley mail-box trial with rising letter totals.
A Haverhill woman voices a practical concern about the eight-hour day proposal as neighboring cities debate the reform and Lowell voters prepare to decide next Tuesday. She notes the likely impact on daily life with workers finishing by four, and the climate of formal respect for the issue.
The Corse Payton company delivers high standard performances at the Opera House this week with Miss Fuller and Mr. Corbett leading a strong cast. The program features Dewey pictures, illustrated songs, and popular acts by the Dunbar sisters and others. Today and tonight offer further attractions including For His Sake and A White Slave, while the Humane Society concert draws large crowds.
Savoy Theatre attracts varied gatherings with about 75 from Pollard & Co. clerks among the audience. The show features Solaret the dancer and acts by Conway Staats Kenna Mile Theodora Wilson Ardell Sisson Wallace with matinees at 2:30 for ladies and evening performances at 8:15.
The Tremont Theatre stages Augustus Thomas's Arizona a four months Chicago success now drawing strong crowds in Boston. The drama features an engaging plot brisk incidents lively wit and a cast of army officers ranchmen soldiers and cowboys with ample comedy throughout.
A lavish stage spectacle staged from Remington sketches draws Mexican vaqueros Chinamen and a host of women as it unfolds a tale of heroism and sacrifice. The ensemble, featuring Sam Bernard Fred Solomon and Miss Frigaza, headlines a 400‑strong cast with $50,000 stage dressing. The show, costing about $10,000 weekly, plays through Christmas week with matinees and advance seats advised.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces 1899 1900 personally conducted tours. Mexico and California is a 47 day trip leaving Boston February 12 with 14 days in Mexico and 19 in California aboard the Mexico and California Special. Florida offers three Jacksonville tours leaving Boston February 6 19 and March 5. Washington has seven tours leaving Boston February 2 March 2 16 30 April 18 27 and May 11. Other trips include Old Point Comfort Richmond and Washington from New York February March 3 31 April 14 and 28. Detailing itineraries via D N Bell Tourist Agent 205 Washington street Boston.
Pollard & Co advertises 100 dozen very heavy ribbed fleece lined stockings priced at 15 cents pair, 2 for 25 cents, claiming wear far beyond ordinary quality. Also promotes jackets capes tailors made suits and furs from bankrupt New York City dealers at Holmes cloak store 124 and 126 Merrimack Street with a call to visit 121 and 126 Merrimack Street.
Mrs Roadhouse of Willi ecroft Ohio describes severe heart attacks with cold sweats and chills. The ad claims Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart eliminates fears of heart disease in 30 minutes and restores absolute health, sold by Carter and Goodale.
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