Lowell Daily Courier historical newspaper notice
This entry records the Lowell Daily Courier as the oldest daily paper in Middlesex county, noting its 1825 establishment and 1845 daily status. It specifies publication at the Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street, delivery by carrier at six cents weekly, and the publisher as Courier-Citizen Company.
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Middlesex County
Courier-Citizen
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Courier-Citizen Company
Snow Storm Flurry Brings Dust Whitens Ground
Snow fell last night up to nine o’clock with a brief flurry that settled dust and whitened the ground. It grew very cold, the mercury dipped to the winter low. Today clears and remains cold with a forecast of continued cold and fair conditions for New England tonight and Friday.
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Boston
New England
Courier Citizen Company Telephone Numbers
Editorial and business departments list phone numbers for the Courier Citizen Company. Readers are asked to use care when calling and direct communications about advertising non-delivery address changes and business inquiries to the business office at 31-5.
Boston’s landslide exposes a de moralized city in defeat
The column laments Boston’s Tuesday election as a brazen landslide that swept in a Democratic alderman slate and opponents of the school board’s decent faction. It attacks Swallow’s unmagnetic candidacy and Allen’s controversial past, condemns Curley’s public office reward, and deplores the Duffers who influence education.
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Boston
Messrs. Collins
Gallivan
Mr. Swallow
Isaac B. F. Allen
Allen
Curley
Public School Association
Duff
Charlestown
Athens
Census for Roosevelt children stirs quiet Washington debate
A White House inquiry on how many children aged 6 to 16 belonged to official families sparked broad interest. It aimed to aid a forthcoming Mrs. Roosevelt party with no oversight omissions. Unmarried officials received the circular by mistake, evoking mild chagrin among some families.
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Washington
White House
Executive Mansion
Roosevelt
Intrigue and Exiles Across Belgium and France Two Monarchs Recalled
The Spring field Republican contrasts the Duke of Orleans being expelled from Belgium for meddling against the French republic with Belgium sheltering Victor Napoleon, both pursuing parallel aims. The piece recalls the era when the most Christian King housed James II and plotted to regain the British throne, despite William of Orange ruling with his Queen.
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Duke of Orleans
Belgium
Republic of France
Victor Napoleon
Tweedledum
Tweedledee
Springfield Republican
France
James the Second
England
William of Orange
Attorney General Knox Proves Barroom Demeanor and Skill
In a display of courtroom command, Attorney General Knox showcased sharp reasoning and persuasive delivery. His performance impressed peers, contrasting with earlier expectations and highlighting his mastery of legal argument.
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Knox
Gov Cummins Tariff View and Political Forecast
The article surveys tariff policy debates including the Iowa idea of revision and protective tariffs as a gate rather than a wall. It notes the Wood inquiry in camera, discusses Dr. Hale's Senate appointment, and references cashier suicides and political leadership shifts like John Sharp Williams and rural mail pay hikes. Cambridge voting results are mentioned regarding Mayor McNamee.
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Iowa
Republican National Committee
Wood
Washington
Gen. Wood
John Sharp Williams
United States
United States Senate
Texas
Washington Evening Star
Swiss elects leaders for 1904 national presidency and vp
M Comitesse of Neuchatel Bun desrath and M Ruch from Canton de Vaud are elected president and vice president of Switzerland for 1904. Count Rudolf Von Welsersheim named Austro Hungarian ambassador to Madrid succeeding Count Von Dubsky retired. William Lansing, once a popular leading actor with Edwin Booth, is ill with rheumatism and destitute, moved to Alameda County infirmary.
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M. Comitesse
Neuchatel
M. Ruchet
Canton de Vaud
Switzerland
Rudolf von Welsersheim
Madrid
Count von Dubsky
William Lansing
Edwin Booth
Alameda
Cal
Cochran to Seek McClellan Seat in Twelfth District
W Bourke Cochran will be nominated by Tammany Hall to replace Mayor Elect George B McClellan in New Yorks Twelfth Congressional District once McClellan resigns to assume the mayoral duties The decision was made at Cochran s office in a meeting with Charles Murphy in New York on December 16.
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New York
W. Bourke Cochran
Tammany Hall
George B. McClellan
Twelfth Congressional District
McClellan
Cochran
Charles Murphy
Authorities cleared over Bellevue hospital abuse case
New York December 16. After an investigation into the death of Adolphus Brucker the former English member of Parliament a fellow patient reported maltreatment and abuse at Bellevue hospital District Attorney Jerome said authorities at Bellevue hospital had been vindicated on all charges in the case
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New York
Adolphus Brucker
Bellevue Hospital
Jerome
Tremont Theatre Praises Blanche Bates in Darling of the Gods
The Boston public favors Blanche Bates in The Darling of the Gods at Tremont theatre, praising her star power and Belasco's dramatic craft. The Japanese play draws big crowds in Boston and New York with strong supporting cast including George Arliss and Robert T. Haines. run continues two more weeks.
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Boston
Blanche Bates
Tremont Theatre
David Belasco
New York
Tremont
Miss Bates
George Arliss
Robert T. Haines
Charles Walcot
Eleanor Moretti
Annie Lewis
F. M. Bates
the Tremont
Notable Quips and Quirks From a 191X Page
A collage of witty lines and fleeting observations mentions Gen. Wood, Secretary Root, and the South Pole expedition with Charles J. Glidden. It muses on German royalty, Maine Grangers, trusts versus public dreams, and Christmas gift ideas for men, highlighting gendered ad commentary and social humor.
Canal strip ceded by Panama ratify treaty soon
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle notes control of the canal strip is definitively ceded to the United States by Panama, awaiting treaty ratification and payment to the French company. It also mentions convention timing and political expectations around Roosevelt.
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Canal Strip
Republic of Panama
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Absentminded Ash Barrel Sparks City Observations
A passerby warms hands over a burning ash barrel left on the curb awaiting the ash cart. A Washington despatch notes Secretary Hitchcock may abolish local examining boards in pension cases for traveling commissions. A Texas cotton view contrasts with New England prices. A police incident near the post office arouses curiosity, while local chatter notes portable houses at a polling booth and quips about a decently minded man.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Lowell
New England
Texas
E. S. Peters
Texas Cotton Growers’ Association of Texas
Jane
Glidden Lecture Draws Large Crowd At St Pauls M E
Mr Charles J Glidden presented an illustrated lecture on a 13795 mile auto tour through 13 countries at St Pauls M E Church under the Book a Month club. The event featured a supper, organ recital, and vivid images of Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany Austria Norway and Finland with humorous anecdotes and praise for long foreign auto travel.
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St. Paul’s M. E. Church
Charles J. Glidden
Ladies’ Society
T. Brown
A. H. Coburn
George
Ireland
Denmark
Sweden
Germany
Austria
Norway
France
Arctic Circle
Reindeer Road
Lawler's Christmas Stationery Selection in Lowell
Lawler's offers choicest and greatest variety of Christmas stationery in Lowell, presented in elegant boxed sets with all prices listed for shoppers.
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Lowell
Lawler’s
Whist and Musical at Corams Aids St Johns Hospital
A Marlborough street fundraiser last evening for St John s hospital drew a crowded house. Thomas Boulger and Henry O Dowd won top gentlemen s prizes while Mrs Thomas Boulger and Mrs Strauss claimed the top ladies prizes. Palms and ferns decorated the home staged by Harvey Greene with Mrs P W Reilly guiding the music and Mrs Coram and Miss Rose Dowd organizing.
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J. A. Coram
Marlborough Street
St. John’s Hospital
Thomas Boulger
Henry O'Dowd
Gardner Birth in Hale Street Family
In this city on December 15 a baby was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Gardner of Hale Street Lawler's offers cheerfully to order any book not in stock.
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Joseph Gardner
Hale Street
Lawler’s
Lawler’s Book Store
Merrimack
John St. Tel
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Northern Securities Company
Bushnell
New Haven
National House
Cambridge
McNamee
Episcopal
Lawler's
Laurel and Princess
Killpartrick
Merrimack Square
Nota
South Pole
William
Maine
St. Louis
Papa
Philippines
Root
Senate
Mr. Merchant
Syracuse Post Standard
Booker T. Washington
Indianapolis News
Wall Street
Wall Street Journal
Post Office Avenue
Middlesex Street
Tower Corner
Wesley Sawyer
G. C. Prince & Son
Adams
Aidams & Co
Appleton Bank
Central Street
APS
MR. Glidden
St. Paul’s
ST. John’s
Swan Building
Alice HH. Smith
Charles Wheeler
Thorndike Street
The
Lowell Coal Co
Central St
Thorndike St
Sawyer Asylum
Wholey Goa! Co
Gorham
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