No-License Debate Roars Through Lowell And Beyond
Globe correspondent recalls a year of no license in Lowell amid a looming municipal election. The piece contrasts last year’s no-license vote with this year’s push, cites ward results from 1889 and 1890, and presents editorials from Lowell papers. W A Bartlett defending no-license argues against liquor profits and cites town comparisons showing fewer arrests and greater growth with no-license policies.
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Lowell
Lawrence Cummings
Boston Globe
City Hall
Campagns
Issy
Lowel
Lowell News
Lowell Star
Lowell Courier
Democratic Party
Fiske Addresses Woman's Club on Theatres Trust Impact
Mrs Minnie Maddern Fiske spoke in Chicago warning that the theatre trust drags down art and hinders legitimate drama, urging reform before the stage can recover its vitality. The piece notes ongoing engagements and opinions on American and English stage figures and recent productions.
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Minnie Maddern Fiske
Chicago
Woman's Club
Engineers Meet Discuss Loss of Heat in Boilers
The National Association of Stationary Engineers held a meeting last night addressing loss of heat in blowing off boilers. At the next session on December 23 the public and district General Court representatives will be invited.
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National Association of Stationary Engineers
Believe in License Regulators Favor Local Prohibition Debate
A temperance group in Lowell argues for a regulated license system over prohibition, citing past 'no license' years as harmful to temperance efforts. Signed statements from various society members urge continued license controls, emphasizing persuasion over law and public accountability. A separate police report notes intruder entry at 210 Parker Street with a stolen open-face silver watch and related items, no leads yet.
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Lowell
Frank T. O'Neil
Thomas A. Green
William F. McCarty
John F. Eagan
John O'Neil
James R. Sullivan
Ralph A. Cullinan
Frank J. Simonds
Edward Healy
James McCormick
John H. Donahue
John C. Mullin
Patrick H. Kane
William Neirtte
Michael Roark
Parker Street
Information Wanted Inquiry From Utica For Mrs Callahan
A dated 1898 letter asks Lowell authorities to locate Mrs John Callahan, maiden Rose Fitzpatrick, last known in Lowell four years prior, husband once employed at a Lowell livery stable. Mrs Thomas McGinnis seeks contact for important forthcoming information.
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Lowell
John Callahan
Davis
Utica
Mass
Rose Fitzpatrick
Your
Thomas McGinnis
Questions for Parents on Luncheon At Recess
Parents and guardians of high school pupils are asked to vote on a recess luncheon. The poll asks approval for student purchases of lunch items, hot frankfurter sausages, con fectionery, coffee, gin ger ale, and temperance drinks, plus a proposed six item menu with five cent prices for soup sandwiches pie and fruit. It notes rules will follow replies and that many favor such luncheon.
Classes At The Y M C A Bold Lineup Of Courses
The Y M C A announces an embroidery class starting its second term on the 13th and invites all interested to enroll. Dressmaking millinery and French classes are open to visitors. The literature class begins the first week of January taught by Miss Knott as a free course. Other classes in current events stenography English and more will start once enrollment numbers allow with Miss Anna Belle Wilson teaching current events.
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Association
Knott
Anna Belle Wilson
Middlesex Women's Club December Programme
The Middlesex Women's Club outlines December events with lectures and art exhibitions. W B Jackson chairs a food adaptability lecture on December 12, Ellen Dean Carney presents Nesmith watercolors December 14, Nesmith paintings open to the public December 15, Edward Cummings lectures December 19, and Massachusetts Federation meetings December 13 featuring speakers from Wellesley, labor, and consumer groups. Members may obtain blue admission tickets and arrange own luncheons. sessions run morning and afternoon with restricted access for some events.
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Middlesex Women's Club
Colonial Hall
W. B. Jackson
Janet Hill
Beeston
Art Department
Ellen Dean Carney
Jose A. Nesmith
Leweill
Edward Cummings
Harvard University
Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs
Park Street Church
Boston
Lowe
Snerkes
Viola Scudder
Wellesley College
Mary A. Nason
Darrell D. Wright
U. S. Department of Labor
Washington, D. C
Mary Kenney Sullivan
Mary W. Calkins
Consumer's League
Massachusetts
M‘dd’e'ex
M. E. Russell
Merr Mack Street
History of Lowell book offered by Courier-Citizen
The Courier-Citizen Co announces a comprehensive Lowell history volume covering early times to the present. It boasts authentic content, numerous illustrations, and handsome binding, ideal as a gift for locals and history enthusiasts. Visit the Courier-Citizen office to see the volume.
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Lowell
Courier-Citizen Co
Courier-Citizen
Refund guarantee card for Greene's Syrup of Tar
A guarantee card from Geo. Osgood and associates offering a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Syrup of Tar refund if it fails to cure a cold or cough and a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or no pay. Signatories include Brock & Co. Ellingwood & Co. Butler & Co. Blanchard at 391 Middlesex.
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Greene
Osgood
M. D
G. C. Brock & Co
Ellingwood & Co
Central and Middle Cor
F. H. Butler & Co
Middlesex
C. F. Blanchard
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Castos
Sam Lottie Oe
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