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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1905
Page
6
The notice states the Lowell Daily Courier is the oldest Middlesex county daily, established 1825, operating since 1845, publishing daily except Sundays and holidays from Courier Citizen Building Lowell. Delivery by carrier six cents a week by Courier Citizen Company.
The first real snowstorm began Saturday night and continued through Sunday morning. A high gale developed late Sunday afternoon and the night grew cold. Monday brings cloudy skies with milder temperatures and a barometer around 29.5 with thermometer readings near 32.
In the Lowell Daily Courier from December 11 1995 an editorial urges a yes vote tomorrow to rebuild Huntington hall. The piece argues the hall is needed and maintaining it is costly, urging citizens to act as wise public-spirited members of the community. It also touches on broader political and holiday advertising themes of the season.
A letter argues Lowell needs a decent public hall, not achievable via private enterprise, urging community funding. It laments poor aldermanic lists, favoring cross party unity to elect the most fit candidates despite party labels.
The article envisions rapid ascent as rail and trolley systems reach Alpine peaks like Jungfrau and Mont Blanc. In five to six years travelers may ride to Aiguille du Midi or Mont Blanc summit for about $19, ending traditional arduous climbs and the era of certificates of achievement.
Residents critique candidate Andrew Seapp and Dr. Walker in a heated ward race. The write up notes long service by Huepp and calls for stronger representation, claiming Dr. Walker’s chances rely on party loyalty and performance. Observers cite perceived incompetence and demand earnest opposition.
A Lowell editor argues for Farnham over Mayor Casey, praising Casey’s record but contending Farnham offers better future appointments. The piece stresses fair use of appointments to overseers and a police commissioner, and questions Casey’s political entanglements, favoring Farnham as the more capable chooser of public servants.
A collage of quick jabs on Roosevelt Nobel, Harvard Club, Irish home rule, Harriman quips, gas issues, and wage concerns. Mentions Corey at the steel trust, Brill’s football stance, and a playful jab at a campaign windup. Reflects a lively, opinionated postwar political page tone.
A Boston man named Kirby French from Tewksbury Centre was dragged about 50 feet when a deer trapped his overcoat as a car moved through East Merrimack street at eight. He escaped with scratches. Others injured include Thomas J. Larkin with a lacerated scalp from a falling barrel in Oxford street. Bernard Hessian, a Hamilton blacksmith, burned by flying sparks and treated at the Emergency hospital. Michael W. Leahey sustained jaw lacerations and multiple teeth after a draw bar struck him while unloading coal on Tanner street. John Herbert of Moody street injured his left hand when an axe slipped at work and was treated at the Emergency hospital.
Despite bad weather a large, enthusiastic meeting at St Johns hospital discussed fundraising for the hospital. A carnival is planned for the coming year at Rollaway Mine. Miss Margaret M Lech elected to fill the missing secretary post. board members named for one year. entertainment committee formed for January 15.
A reader laments slow municipal snow clearance on sidewalks after a weekend storm. He argues clear sidewalks are a city obligation, compares costs to street sprinkling, and urges equitable funding. The piece references local figures and ends with a call to vote for Mayor Casey.
Correspondence from Huntington Hall questions building a public hall funded by taxpayers in Lowell. The writer argues the project would drain funds, compare Lowell to Boston, and warns against turning civic space into a money making venture. The piece favors private funding or avoiding a public hall.
The Raymond and Whitcomb Company unveils a mid winter trip from Boston on January 22 visiting Jacksonville St Augustine Ocklawaha River Ormond Palm Beach Miami and Nassau Bahamas with stays at famed hotels including Ponce de Leon Ormond Royal Poinciana Royal Palm and Hotel Colonia A descriptive circular will be mailed free from 306 Washington Street Boston or 25 Union Square New York. Florida Nassau packages follow on February 5 19 and March.
G C Prince and Son announce a store enlargement adding more goods and daylight display. The photo department offers the largest framed picture selection from $1 to $20 with custom framing. A wide holiday line and distinctive moderate priced items are showcased to attract customers.
A fragment lists hotel names in Florida and the Bahamas. It mentions departure and tour dates including February and March California and Mexico tours. The text references multiple tours, tickets, and a travel agency address in New York, with import of circuler and trip requests.
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