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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1898
Page
4
The Lowell daily paper outlines its history as oldest and best in Middlesex County established 1826 and daily since 1845. Published at Merrimack street Courier-Citizen Building. Delivery by carrier at 12 cents a week 59 cents a month.
Train service operates between Lowell and Boston on the Boston and Maine line. Regular runs connect the two cities with schedules affecting daily commuters and travelers.
In the Lowell Daily Courier 1895 summary, supporters hail Mayor Bennett for conservative expenditures and strong appointments. The Ward Eight Republican club plans active effort for election day. Roosevelt civil service reform is mocked, while a New York case exposes bribery in corporate suits. Brewers push against a beer tax, challenging profit claims.
A political column discusses tax revenue threats from brewers, Senate committee referrals, and campaign tactics. It covers Mayor Bennett’s popular events, party loyalties, and public reception. Figures named include Hoar Chandler Sherman Boutwell Edmunds Cleveland Bryan Alger Hull Miles and Gen. Miles, with war and military context.
The article lauds Mayor Bennett for expanding access, simplifying red tape, and adopting a first come first served policy with urgent exceptions. It highlights his hardworking secretary, the mayor’s hands on approach, and the precedent set for handling a growing city workload and important interests.
The mayor has set aside personal pursuits to focus on public duties and a business administration. He attends aldermen meetings with a purpose to facilitate business, follows parliamentary rules, and avoids trivial quibbles to address the core issues. His watchword remains business oriented governance for the city.
Major May praises Company L Sixth Massachusetts for superior appearance and discipline while officers from Company M wait on pay and discharge. Local items cover bicycle use on snow, deer presence amid strict game laws, band origins from enlisted men, and praise for the Normal school building and its benefactor Mr George H Conley. State figures include Hon George S Boutwell who will speak on Civil War incidents in Chelmsford.
Amusement notices celebrate Primrose Dockstader Great American Minstrels with Geo Primrose Lew Dockstader Lew Sully and Jimmy Wall in top talent lineup. Other vocalists include Romaine Thompson Reynolds Davis Hancen Ernest Perry and Rose. Expanded program and finale Greater America feature. Box office sales at Opa House.
The Odd Fellows fair attracted a large attendance last night. Principal feature was Mr Blachard’s moving pictures. Upstairs Lowell lodge served a supper led by Mrs Myra A Flanders. Kitchen staff included several named ladies and gentlemen. A Loyal Integrity lodge dance followed the business meeting with Elvin's orchestra. Party ran to midnight. Officers listed: General Manager John MacPhail, floor director P A MacKenzie, aides Samuel Rogers and William Martin.
Two pointed questions about article quality and pricing are answered by stating that public preference for the better item, even with smaller per sale profits, yields greater overall gains. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is highlighted as the trusted choice driving large sales and renewed use despite fashionable novelties. Advertisers are urged to mention the Courier.
A Lowell letter questions Crowley's silence on temperance issues and accuses him of aligning with saloon interests through colleagues Garvey Nolan and others. The writer urges Crowley to declare support or opposition to liquor licenses, criticizes past acts as alderman, and calls for clear Yes or No positions before voters. The piece interleaves a political takedown with an ad for Ely's Cream Balm, quoting testimonials and offering a trial size.
An OCR fragment promotes Hood's Pills as a remedy for indigestion and headache with bold claims. The ad highlights quick relief under the brand name and positions the product as a universal cure-all advertised to readers.
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