Oldest Lowell daily urges readers with historic note
The Lowell Daily Courier offers its edition as Middlesex county’s oldest paper, established in 1825 and daily since 1845. Published at Courier Citizen Building on Merrimack Street, Lowell, it notes delivery by carrier for six cents a week, with a policy of not publishing Sundays and holidays.
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Endorsement supports Wilson in city election
A crowd of solid citizens sign for John C. Wilson and urge voters to back his ticket. The piece critiques the Democratic platform and mayoral incumbents, urges defeating Dimon and aldermen, and highlights street repairs and transit issues as justification for a change in administration. Nesmith street and Pawtucket bridge concerns illustrate the call for better governance.
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Real Reciprocity in McKinley Tariff Debate
The piece argues that true reciprocity means swapping jack knives for sugar rather than free trade. It cites McKinley’s Buffalo speech, clarifying he opposed free-trade reciprocity and endorsed selling and buying to expand home labor, warning against one-sided liberalization.
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Gold, trade, and tariffs redefine American self sufficiency
The essay argues tariffs built U S manufacturing and home markets while free trade would leave us with agriculture alone. It claims steel and other goods now flow from a strong domestic base, making us able to trade surplus grain and oil for foreign goods. It warns against fake reciprocity that merely swaps jack knives.
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Republicans Seen Best Bet For City Aldermen
The editorial endorses Republican aldermanic candidates, praising experience and integrity while warning against mere “good fellows.” It argues voters should choose the most fit, anticipating a Republican board built on public trust rather than party labels, and notes there are no extra tickets this year to split the vote.
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Unfortunate mayoral introduction of Rev Booker T Washington
The mayor’s speech introducing Rev. Booker T. Washington is criticized as in poor taste and unnecessarily cruel. It questions Wilson as a speechmaker while noting his lack of eloquence but affirming his practical sense and city representation.
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City Government Fruits and Foresight Debate
A critique argues that municipal progress lags due to a slow ripening of policies. The author credits prior boards for past gains while asserting the current Democratic aldermen and mayor cannot deliver good government. Endorsement hinges on reforms not present in the existing aldermen.
Let Everyone Use His Own Best Judgment In Vote
A call to voters to exercise personal judgment when selecting a candidate. The message urges careful consideration of the official ballot before going to the polls tomorrow to decide who deserves government leadership.
Fitchburg License Fight Faces Mayor’s Commission
Fitchburg moved toward a license vote this year as Mayor Babbitt confronts appointing a license commission. The anti license faction ran a brief campaign with meetings that drew attendees already opposed to licensing.
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Banter on flowers ties to old loves and a Pittsfield visit
The Herald notes Ben Butler era intimacies and a judge’s toast about a Mrs. Butler’s fondness for bouquets. It reports Old Home Week in Pittsfield led by ex Governor Tuttle, with civic clergy and Lowell ties, and mentions local efforts to fund hospital socks and a Coram mansion sale.
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Monumental Gall in Lowell Political Card
A Lowell city election communication from the Democratic City Committee claims credit for street improvements. A resident replies sharply, accusing officials of waste and incompetence on Nesmith Street and promising votes against the incumbents on election day. The exchange highlights criticism of public works funding and governance.
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Notable Weather Ords and Election Tidbits From Boston
A chaotic note cites weather as a factor in public life with lines about vaccination, voting, and municipal matters. Mentions Hart trouble, poll taxes for Democratic candidates, and a postponed Police Captain Diamond trial. References include Dimon ring, C A R D at city hall, and Father John Wilson medicine as a Republican jab. A fruit grower warns of San Jose scale in the area.
Quotations on Representation and Church Debates in Early 1900s
A collage of quotes discusses Moody's plan to cut Southern representation, tax payment for voting, and punishment avoidance. Tom Johnson touted by Cleveland allies. and a critical sermon urging genuine religious devotion over church entertainments, from Seth C. Rees in Boston.
Personal Matters Ii Belfast Call and Public Posts
Rev Henry Lutz of Rockland has accepted the call to the First Unitarian church in Belfast Maine. Robert Grier Monroe, Cleveland Democrat and counsel for the chamber of commerce, is slated for the position of first deputy police commissioner in New York to succeed William S Derby. W F Howe has retired as postmaster of North Leominster at 78 after fifty years of service. Ladislaus Madarasz and Francis Vargo are living in Decatur county Iowa. The first American flag raised over Santiago after its capture has been presented to Alabama by Gen Joseph Wheeler and will be planted on the Capito grounds after a mast of the Almirante Quen do.
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Public Letter Criticizes Mayor Dimon Over Guest Comment
A Lowell correspondent denounces Mayor Dimon for a crude remark about Frederick Douglass versus Booker Washington during a Belvidere visit. The letter laments lack of tact and questions city representation, calling for prouder leadership.
Yes Vote on Liquor Licenses in Lowell Urged by Editor
The Lowell campaign favors continuing the present high license system. The editor argues strict enforcement keeps liquor traffic well regulated and cites license revenue of 173 444 dollars with 43 361 to the State and 130 083 to the city, noting this revenue lowers the tax burden and supports essential appropriations.
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Voters urged to approve licence transfers
Citizens are urged to vote Yes on transferring liquor licenses, arguing it relieves taxpayers and aligns with wisdom, prudence, common sense, and good citizenship.
Taxation Burden Highlighted in City Hall Records
Citizens denounce heavy taxes while records from city hall over a decade praise Mayor Dimon for his efforts to shield residents from financial strain and defend public interests.
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