Oldest and Best Gaily Paper in Middlesex County
Oldest and best Gaily paper in Middlesex county established in 1626 and daily since 1845 published every day except Sundays and holidays at Courier-Citizen Building Merrimack street Lowell delivered by carrier at 12 cents a week 50 cents a month Courier-Citizen Company circulation noted as largest in Lowell with books open to all
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Middlesex County
Courier-Citizen
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Courier-Citizen Company
Boston and Maine trains run Lowell to Boston
A rail service operating between Lowell and Boston announces its regular trains along the corridor. Public timetable details and departure points are listed, with trains serving the common commuter route and connecting to central Boston stations.
Let us trade with Canadians claims and tariff talk
The Lowell Daily Courier comments on cross border trade under the Sunday Herald quote and questions tariff policy. It notes skepticism toward force bills, praises Brice’s leadership, and critiques free trade arguments while observing military estimates for the Philippines and Cuba. It also highlights editorials on exports, the Dingley tariff, and rising stock prices.
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The
Sunday Herald
Herald
Expansionist schemes and southern politics linger in postwar discourse
A browbeating critique links expansionist plans for the Philippines to dangerous racial inequality, arguing half-pay soldiers would degrade discipline and mockingly questions U S treatment of colored troops. It condemns southern political power as entrenched, violent, and anti Republican, despite public displays for McKinley’s reception. The piece accuses the region of democratic oppression and Ku Klux era tactics renewed under a veneer of fear.
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Philippines
United Staes
Uncle Sam
McKinley
South
United States
EuropeanWar Looms Admits World War Possibility Says Paris Gaulois
The Paris Gaulois argues a major European war may erupt soon beyond a clash over the Philippines. It suggests Britain would ally with the United States to block Spain, and that China and wider eastern interests would draw other powers into conflict. The piece notes war clouds have loomed for years but likens events to a prologue in Fashoda.
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E. Benjamin Andrews
Paris Gaulois
Europe
Berlin
London
Madrid
Great Britain
United States
Spain
Philippine Islands
Russia
Germany
England
America
Philippines
China
Personal Matters and Congregational Pastor Call
President Dwight refuses to withdraw his purpose to withdraw from Yale. Eli must find another. The North avenue Congregational church of Cambridge has voted to extend a call to Rev. Daniel Evans of East Weymouth to become its pastor. Governor Black plans to live in New York and practice law there. A former governor of the Empire State no longer inventories by Troyweight, says the Boston Transcript.
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Dwight
Yale
Eli
North Avenue Congregational Church of
Cambridge
Daniel Evans
East Weymouth
Black
New York
Empire State
Boston Transcript
Quotation on Plymouth church pastor and Lawrence tensions
The Lawrence Sun notes if Lowell sends tanks into Lawrence next year the mayor should prepare for explosions by enlarging the police force. The Plymouth church youth seek to keep Dr Lyman Abbott as pastor, though his departure seems likely and the Springfield Republican condemns efforts to retain a pastor after he has announced his intent to leave.
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Lowell
Lawrence
Eaton
Plymouth Church
Lyman Abbott
Abbott
Springfield Republican
Christmas Cheer Spreads Through City Crowds and Reflections
An observant note on holiday generosity in Lowell depicts crowds navigating slick streets, donations to a busker at East Merrimack Street, and a single nickel dropped by a passerby. The writer recalls a politician's gentle interaction with his daughter, praises Rev. Warfield's musical voice, and comments on Bethlehem well. The piece cites local politics, license votes, and a textile workers union narrative with regional ties.
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East Merrimack Street
Georgia
National Union Textile Workers of America
Augusta
Lowell
Mass
Fall River
New Bedford
Providence
Philadelphia
Lawrence
New York
Atlanta
Germantown
Biddeford
North Adams
Saco
Norwich
Conn
Columbus
Alabama
Tennessee
Tts
National Union of Textile Workers
United States
National Union of Textile Workers of America
American Federation of Labor
Oool
Foresters Memorial Held in Lowell with Large Attendance
The second annual union memorial services of Forestry circles in Lowell were held in Foresters' Hall. Thomas F. Brennan of Court Merrimack opened the program, listing deceased members from multiple courts. The event featured readings, solos, an extemporaneous oration by Fr. McKenna, and closing selections by a quartet.
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Lowell
Thomas F. Brennan
Court Merrimack
Edward L. Mealey
Court Columbus
Alfred Lachepelle
John O'Hara
Patrick McDermott
Lowli
James Reaton
Spindle City Circle
Kitty O'Neil
Delia Cleary
Katie Manning
Alice Cork
Prosperity Circle
Susan la Mountain
Katherine Cannafick
James E. Donnelly
Peter A. Clune
Louise McLaughlin
Nana Gallagher
Fr. McKenna
William A. Hogan
Miss McCaffrey
Hugh J. Leonard
Court Middlesex
Eleec
James F. Miskella
Laurence J. Smith
Quartette
Our View on Lowell Liquor Vote and License Enforcement
The Lawrence Telegram notes the Lowell no license vote lacked moral sentiment and may be a spite vote that unsettles affairs for a year. It praises license commissioners for aiming to curb illegal liquor sales. Cook Taylor Co advertises new gentleman ties and gifts, promising low prices and easy viewing.
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Lowell
Lowell Courier
Spindle City
Lawrence Telegram
Peculiar Fatality in South Boston Gas Accident
Thomas L. Cleary, 26, living with brother in law Thomas W. Connors in South Boston, died from asphyxia while asleep after a gas slot machine connected to the meter exhausted. It appears Cleary lit the gas and slept, the supply ran out, and Connors returned to find no gas. He fed a new supply via the slot, allowing gas to flow into Cleary’s room until he suffocated.
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Thomas L. Cleary
Thomas W. Connors
Boston
Cleary
Connors
Her Majesty the Cook at Opera House with George W Monroe
George W Monroe brings Her Majesty the Cook to the Opera House for two performances next week with a strong company and chorus. McGinty the Sport plays three nights at Music Hall starting tonight December 19 2021. Dan McCarthy appears at Music Hall December 22 with The Rambler From Clare and Pride of Mayo along with Irish songs and dancing.
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Her Majesty the
George W.monroe
Her Majesty the Cook
Kitchen
Monroe
George Monroe
Opera House
F. M. Gibbon
Wm. Hart
Chas
C. Barrett
Frank B. Preston
Bijou Mignon
Lillie Vanora
Katie Parker
May Hart
Minnie Howard
Lillian Hull
Howard Sisters
Clare
Dan McCarthy
Music Hall
Pride of
Mayo
McCarthy
Lowell
Ideal Tours to Washington by PA railroad tours
Ideal Tours to Washington offers seven day trips with side visit to Mount Vernon under a Pennsylvania railroad guided system. Departures listed from Boston on December 26 January 23 February 6 27 March 13 27 April 3 10 and 24 priced at 23 dollars. Tourist agent D N Gell at 205 Washington Street Boston handles the itinerary. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised as a blood tonic and digestive aid with no substitute offered.
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Washington
Mount Vernon
Pennsylvania Railroad
Boston
D. N. Gell
Washington Street
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