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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1899
Page
4
The Covell Daily Courier proclaims itself as the oldest and best daily paper in Middle- Sex county, established 1826 and 1845 as a daily. Published at Courier-Citizen Building Merrimack Street tower, it delivers every day except Sundays and holidays. Carrier delivery costs 12 cents a week or 30 cents a month.
Boston and Maine announces train service between Lowell and Boston with schedule details and stops. City commuters gain faster trips and revised timetable as railroad expands regional access.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes that the cotton crop this year is estimated near the two million bale level, a cautious sign that critics may call partial success. The piece also covers cash and currency market strain, and a London view of the South African War including Gatacre's Stormberg setback and Boer gains.
The article notes limited progress in boosting US Chilean trade amid expansion elsewhere. It cites 1898 commerce: imports 102,262,658 pesos and exports 168,069,431 pesos, with US exports at 3,865,540 dollars and imports at 3,401,252 dollars, underlining weak demand for manufactured goods and European competition.
The article notes Chile faces a rising mortgage burden on farmers, shrinking cultivation, and a looming agricultural crisis. Wheat production has fallen sharply, imports are restricted, and German competition grows as British banks and firms dominate trade. It argues U.S. and other nations may overlook Chile as commerce expands elsewhere.
Mrs. Roswell D Hitchcock returns to New York after a second Klondike journey dividing time between mining claims and philanthropy and pursuing a plan to recruit nurses for the Klondike. Duca Gaetan Caracciola de Cestagna, an Italian embassy diplomat, is described as Washington's prized, wealthy, 21 year old duke and social standout.
A collection of edited excerpts notes women shaping Utah and national politics, petitions for new laws, and reactions to a flag law and informers. It cites a New York man winning damages from Wagner Palace Car Co, and discusses Socialist mayoral victories in Haverhill and Brockton as outcomes of public administration honesty over corporate interests.
Mrs Hohmboddie asks for a reading from a new Scotch novel and the couple misreads eloquent dialect as a medical or general confession. The man reads a Scots passage and declares love, while she wonders if he is describing symptoms to his doctor. Collier's Weekly is cited.
On Monday night crowds gathered in the streets not for shopping but to discuss the mayoralty race and the license question. Police kept crowds moving as clerks and shopkeepers felt the general interest slow business while bets and ballots hovered.
The piece highlights a Japanese troupe offering native drama at the Opera house on Dec 12 and 13, praising their skill and charm. It also reviews Lowell shows including At the White Horse Tavern with the original New York cast, and Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Opera house with a near-capacity crowd and strong demand for Dec 15.
John W Vogel and Arthur Demming lead a large minstrel organization on its first performance at Music Hall last night. The programme featured word famed artists, original songs, up to date jokes and applause inducing moments. Notable acts included George Jones the boy baritone, Ollie Young in ambidexterity, and Olivia the human dragon with dramatic bending feats. The show ended with Bentham and Byrne in a musical sketch as scenery impressed.
Representing t mond grotto. The show repeats tonight and Wednesday with matinee and evening performances. The romantic drama follows Bonjarre a strong man who marries Henriette a sightless village girl. Un foreseen disasters and sorrowful separations test their devotion amid comedic interludes. A capable company and fitting scenery accompany the production with seats on sale.
A good sized crowd enjoyed Howe & Bancroft in Why She Married Him plus songs by Katharine Bingham. Edward Hart Milo Bessie impersonations and a clever substitution trick followed by Tom Morrisey Kitty Proctor dance act. Collins MaDell music and humor, Carlota Delmar champion cyclist, and the Three Renos closed with pantomime. Matinees at 2.30 and 8.15 shows. Election returns read from stage tonight.
Ex-Alderman Fred A. Tuttle married Miss Bertha A. Knight at her 56 Summer street home in Dover New Hampshire. Rev Hall presided in a small ceremony with immediate relatives present. The couple will reside in this city for the winter at 295 Thorndike street after a wedding tour.
John Kelleher aged 96, oldest Irish resident of Biddeford, dies at home after a two week illness. Born in Kenmare County Kerry, he came to the United States in 1857, worked as a wheelwright in Boston, then Lewiston, and spent 16 years with his son Patrick in Biddeford. He leaves two daughters and a son, was long blind, and admired for vitality. The notice also mentions the funerals of William Lennon and Ann McEnroe, and lists several local deaths including Edith Munro, Reuben Walker, John Powers, and Mary OConnor with dates and addresses.
Mrs. Anna Fish of Winthrop, Mass visits relatives at 47 Bowditch street in the city. Miss Jessie E. Osgood of Bradford, Mass spends days with her cousin Miss Ethel Torrey Neale at 16 Phillips street. James B. Crowley of Nashua, nephew of Mayor Crowley, is named Nashua police commissioner. Henry F. Felton to serve as organist at the First Universalist church starting Sunday, succeeding Dr. Rix who must travel to New York weekly. Hon George W. Fifield returns after illness.
The Windsor Magazine account describes Nova Zembla under Archangel rule since November 1892, with two annual visits by a government vessel to Samoyad settlements. It details settlements at Karmenkula and a native hamlet, governor oversight, and a secretary who handles orders from Archangel including goods and even a wife for a hunter. The piece notes the Samoyads’ relative vigor, income from skins, and social quirks observed during a visit to Archangel.
A New York World item suggests hosting left handed themed gatherings where guests must bind their right hands, write in a blank book, and participate in left handed acts. The hostess greets with the left hand, a left handed soloist performs, an elocutionist gestures with the left, and the menu includes spoon usage to heighten the oddity.
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