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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
4
Notice describes the Lowell Daily Courier's provenance since 1826, daily except Sundays and holidays, delivery terms at 12 cents a week and 60 cents a month, located at the Courier Citizen Building on Merrimack Street, Lowell.
Boston and Maine Railroad schedule lists Sunday trains from Lowell to Boston with times such as 6.39am 7.26am and 3.05am. The note shows special conditions including via Bedford and via Western Division, with tickets offices not open for this train and service on Wednesdays and Saturdays only for some routes.
The Lowell Daily Courier sketches a year of political finance and governance. It notes Cape Town honors for Kipling and Lord Roberts, contrasts license vote turnout with prior years, cites Kitchener’s ongoing campaigns, praises Republican fiscal restraint, warns Democrats to pursue pay-as-you-go policies, and reports organized labor pushing municipal ownership while urging cautious reform.
The article declares Gen Dimon’s clear victory over combined Putnam and Stevens votes, noting the Cit sense League did not single handedly defeat Purcam and that the public favored Dimon more than expected. It frames the result as a decisive public choice beyond prior assumptions.
The editorial notes Dimon as top choice for May oralty amid shifts in union and League support. It argues the League influenced Republican nominees, harmed Barnard and others, and caused voter reaction against the League while praising some aldermen. It calls for unity beyond party lines and anticipates a recount to restore Republican strength.
Rev. W. W. Fenn, a renowned Unitarian minister, will resign his pastorate in Chicago to become a professor at the Harvard divinity school. He plans to reside in Berkshire, near Pittsfield, as the move takes effect.
A collection of quotes from multiple papers discusses the Turk, Cuban sentiment toward Fitzhugh Lee, a proposed $40 million revenue cut, Kitchener's reconcentrado near Johannesburg, and a comparison to Weyler. It notes media reactions from Chicago Record, Atlanta Constitution, Philadelphia Evening Telegraph, Manchester Union, Lawrence Sun, and Tasson Advertiser.
A stork delivered two cubs to the Lincoln Park tigress Kittey cage when they arrived yesterday, but the cubs purred and hungry, prompting keeper Meturren to fetch a gentle dog and puppies. The dog initially rejected them, yet soon toleration grew as feeding began, and a happy mixed family formed under guard.
An unclear OCR item describes a dental rinse that supposedly neutralizes offensive secretions, arrests decay, prevents tartar, and leaves a cool ornamented sensation with sweet breath. The readable portion suggests a product claim but lacks verifiable details or full branding.
Citizens compare party strengths after election and discuss future candidates while noting the lively Christmas shopping and lecture crowd in Bedford. The article details election figures, party dynamics, and a vivid City Hall scene with tradesmen, officials, and a cigar laden gathering.
A balloon fitted with automatic instruments was sent up at Paria and returned safely. The instruments showed the ascent to 56.00 feet, over 1% miles, and an outside temperature of 182 degrees below zero at that height.
Mrs Coolidge R Johnson is confined at home with a severe attack of erysipelas. Dr Charles E Donlan, recently abroad, is expected to arrive home soon. While in Illinois as guest of Hite Prohibition candidate John G Woolley, Donlan was banqueted in Chicago and St Louis with an enthusiastic reception. Edwin L Giles, superintendent of American Safety Trend, plans to travel to Melbourne Australia with his family. Rev Frederick B Delaney of this city will be ordained before Christmas and celebrate his first Mass at St Patrick's church.
Millard A Crosby and Miss Minnie A Graves both of Lowell were married in Lowell on December 11 by Rev L W Staples.
Michael Flemings of Philadelphia died last week leaving a widow and relatives in this city. Rev. Thomas Bakes died in Denver on December 1 after a short illness, having served as curate at St. Anne's church in Lowell for four to five years. He later lived in Nebraska and Colorado due to troubled times, and his devout service left a mark. He was buried December 8 from St. Peter's church in Denver.
Funeral services were held yesterday for W C Burnap in Talbot Memorial chapel with Rev J M Greene conducting the interment at Lowell cemetery under Undertaker Currier. Edward C Connor's funeral from his sister's home drew many out of town mourners and included floral tributes. he was buried at the new St Peter's cemetery under Undertaker C H Molloy. Additional services for Joseph Hetu occurred at St Joseph's church with interment in the Catholic cemetery officiated by Fr G Diss M I. Joseph Saint-Ives had a requiem mass at St Joseph Church with delegates present. mass and De Profundis followed by interment at St Joseph's cemetery. several floral tributes noted.
At Samuel H Hines lodge No 58 K of P a first slate of officers for the ensuing year was named J C Burne L Leleton G B Varney H B Therapeon J Bret ton K Roands Asa F Choate R F Fullerton M of B A E Joy M of A A J Dento J L Shaw C L F Dane Joseph W Sulea B F Mancure. Second Rank decree with new uniforms set for December 18. Lewet Reform club set to mark 26th anniversary January 1 with three initiates and six candidates added. Cardere union reviewed business and decided no delegate to conference.
A Trade and Labor council communication covered erecting a union block in the city. Loomfixers and carders strike in New Bedford prompted preparations to aid the strikers if outside help is requested. Ten membership propositions were presented to the body.
The article critiques a New York reform effort to reduce the ghetto by relocating immigrant Jewish families. It notes 12,000 newcomers in five months and 16,233 Jews, with 1,881 moving farther. Woodbine proposals aim to entice manufacturers to relocate and offer home ownership to tenement workers at about half rent with mortgages and subsidies, though farming is not part of the plan.
A report notes nearly 1,000,000 women work in Spain as Meldas Day laborers and about 350,000 as day servants living on food and lodging. The piece asserts this class is unique and lacks an equivalent elsewhere.
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