Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lowell Daily Courier in Lowell, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1903

Page

5

Simmons College Founded To Train Women For Independent Livelihood

On Thursday December 17 the Education Department presents Miss Sarah L Arnold dean of Simmons College in Boston. The institution, established by the will of the late John Simmons, aims to instruct and train women in art science and industries to enable them to earn an independent livelihood.

Education Department Sarah L. Arnold Simmons College John Simmons Boston

Woman's club clash over McCracken article

In Denver a dispute at a Woman's club fair centers on Miss McCracken whose upcoming article on suffrage is said to reflect an antagonistic stance. One attendee recalls a lavish luncheon hosted in her honor amid political tensions, while another notes Miss McCracken plans to write for the opposite side after leaving the city.

McCracken Miss McCracken Miss MecCracken Colorado Elizabeth McCracken Outlook The Denver News Denver Miss MceCracken Woman's Club

Carrie Nation in a New York cheap theater move

A note cites Carrie Nation appearing this week in a budget New York playhouse with hatchet imagery. The piece mocks men debating feminine fashion while complaining of streetcar conditions and questions Miss Elizabeth McCracken's suffrage reporting in The Outlook and Denver News.

Carrie Nation New York

Tried for Murder of Aged Couple in Buffalo

Chas Bonier was arraigned in police court on charges of murdering Mr and Mrs Franz Frehr whose bodies were found buried under a shed at their home. He pleaded not guilty and asked for an examination. The case was postponed to Thursday.

Buffalo N. Y Chas, Bonier Franz Frehr

Jewish Emigration to U S Increases Amid Scarcity of Work

St. Petersburg dispatch notes rising Jewish emigration to the Americas due to job shortages. Transport agents have opened offices at Vilna and Liba to handle departures.

St. Petersburg Americas Vilna Liba

Miss Blanche Hunking Leads Lowell High Girls Team

Miss Blanche Hunking, captain of Lowell High girls basketball, tops feminine players this year. Last season she played guard on the state championship team, with Miss Rivet forming the key partnership. Lowell posted 18 wins, 0 losses, and Hunking plans for Mount Holyoke in her junior year.

Blanche Hunking Lowell High Miss Hunking Miss Rivet Lowell Miss Hawking Mount Holyoke

At Colonial Club Tea Features Local Musical Talent

Yesterday afternoon at Colonial hall the club tea featured a program by local musicians Miss Mary Louise Coburn pianist Miss Edna L Craig contralto and Miss Mary Reilly accompanist It marked Miss Craig s first club appearance and her singing drew warm praise Coburn played exquisitely Reilly accompanied with grace The set list included Valse Chromatique Leschisky G Major Nocturne Chopin Arabeske De Bussy Etude in D flat Liszt Under the Rose Fisher Ah Tis a Dream Hawley The Enchantress Hatton and two Scottish songs Tea was served at two dainty tables by the Hospitality committee Mrs C E Howe and others poured

Colonial Hall Mary Louise Coburn Edna L. Craig Mary Reilly Miss Craig Hatton Miss Coburn Miss Reilly Leschisky Chopin de Bussy Liszt Fisher Hawley

Want G. L. Atherton Trustee Removed

Helen I. Hawes of Brookline and other heirs of Samuel Atherton seek removal of George Lee Atherton as trustee under the leather merchant’s 1895 will. Suffolk County probate court heard the matter after allegations he distributed about $200,000 without following the will’s directions.

Boston Helen I. Hawes Brookline Samuel Atherton George Lee Atherton Atherton Suffolk County

Paterson bank teller pleads guilty in $100,000 peculations

James M. Edge, a Paterson bank teller, pleaded guilty in U.S. district court in Trenton today. He admitted defaulting on funds totaling nearly $100,000 and faces sentencing next Monday.

Trenton N. J James M. Edge Paterson U. S. District Court

Possible Coal Price Cut Signal From Operators Meet

In Cleveland on December 14 a meeting of soft coal operators discussed conditions with reluctance. It was learned there may be a cut in coal selling prices, especially for grades used by manufacturers, though specifics were not disclosed.

Cleveland

Gill Discharged After Prosecution Refused

In Boston on December 14 Mrs Isabella J Gill was charged with assaulting Dr Clarence C Perry and throwing vitrol at his wife. The case was dropped when the Perrys refused to prosecute. Mrs Gill promised to go immediately to Jersey City.

Boston Isabella J. Gill Clarence C. Perry Vitrol

Labor Wendenier Unable to Visit Coal Camps Despite Company Opposition

In Trinidad Colorado on December 14 Judge North Colt denied the United Mine Workers injunction aimed at stopping Victor Fuel Company from hindering union organizers attempting visits to coal camps under the company's control. Perfumes and atomizers sold by A. W. Dows & Co.

Trinidad Col North Colt Today United Mine Workers Victor Fuel Company

Special Homeseekers Excursions on Nickel Plate Road

Extremely low rates to all points in the West and Southwest. First and third Tuesdays of each month to April 1904 with good return limit. Obtain full ownership details from local agents or write L. P. Burgess, N. E. P. A., Boston. See Dows' windows for Christmas goods.

Nickel Plate Road L. P. Burgess Boston Mass

Mrs Bacheller and two others guest of Middlesex club

Mrs A L Bacheller of Roxbury prominent club woman and chairman of the press and extension committee of the Massachusetts branch of the Women s Auxiliary of the American Park and Outdoor Art association was a guest of the Middlesex Women s club at tea yesterday afternoon.

Ernest Richmond Buffington Roxbury Massachusetts Women's Auxiliary American Park and Outdoor Art Association Middlesex Women’s Club

Waisted fabrics and fur trims mark midwinter fashion

Broadcloths and satins feature watermarked effects and Zibeline motifs. Russians embroidery and Watteau gowns appear in midwinter events as fur hats, leather suits, and velvet costumes highlight trimming and finishing details. A stylish woman at a recent show wore a mixed gray brown tweed suit with a long tight coat and gray beaver hat.

Gould declines presidency at world fair supporters

St. Louis, Dec 14 Miss Helen Gould notified her friends among the lady managers that she would not consider accepting the presidency to succeed Mrs Blair. The move leaves the race effectively between Mrs John Miller Horton of Buffalo and Mrs Daniel Manning of Washington.

St. Louis, Mo Helen Gould James L. Blair John Miller Horton Buffalo Daniel Manning Washington

Engraving Umbrellas at Merrimack Street Centre Table

Engraving umbrellas advertised with use of merrimack street location and centre table. The brief note emphasizes custom engraving service and mentions the shop area for patrons seeking personalized umbrella designs.

Handkerchiefs Offered At Value Prices In Lowell

Retailer boasts three times as many handkerchiefs as rival stores in Lowell and promises quality and value. The selection includes children's initial handkerchiefs in boxes, ladies linen and embroidered handkerchiefs, Swiss embroidered and lace trimmed variants, Japanese silk initials, and a wide range for men. Located in East Section, Centre Aisle.

Lowell

Baskets on sale in Merrimack Street basement shop

Baskets of all sorts in open and covered forms, plus varied work stands in fancy styles. Prices range from 75 cents to 4 dollars. Saucers and trim options noted. Bargains and attractive weavings described as perfect specimens of the weavers’ art. Located on Merrimack Street basement.

Christmas Tree Ornaments and Trimmings on Sale Now

Glittering glass balls beads and colored ornaments for Christmas trees, with gold and silver tinsel in various yards and prices. Candles and candle holders in all colors, plus trimmed pictures and seasonal decor, all offered at low rates while the assortment remains best.

Eiela

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brooklyn Metropolis U. S Lothrop & Cunningham Miss Blanche Hunking G. L. Atherton Teller van] Foulge Labor Wendenier A. W. Dows & Co Dows A. L. Bacheller A. G. Pollard C. B. Adams Frills Ecru STHIF Investigaartre Stieff E. P. Hoyt Howe Bld Merrimack Sq A. G. Pollard & Co Merrimack Street OUR Congress Merrimack St New England Lowell Lady New Hampshire Rhode Island Katharine M. Abbott Price Palmer St
Search Courier

Search the Lowell Daily Courier Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lowell Daily Courier?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication