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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
6
Oldest daily in Middle Sex county since 1826, published daily except Sundays and holidays. Circulation claims largest in Lowell, carrier delivery at 12 cents a week, 50 cents a month, with circulation books open to all.
Boston and Maine Railroad announces trains operating between Lowell and Boston. Service details appear in timetable changes with departures and arrivals affecting daily commutes for local passengers.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes heavy holiday buying as mild weather draws crowds to shop windows. It warns of impostor beggars in several Massachusetts towns, and discusses political calls for district delegate elections, pension plans for General Lawton’s widow, and Mayor Proctor of Somerville resisting salary increases. It also mentions Siam adopting the gold standard and Boston’s expanding theater scene.
The text notes Massachusetts holds multiple seats on crucial House committees including currency and banking, merchant marine and fisheries, insular affairs, ways and means, and appropriations. It highlights two committee chairmanships and mentions Rhode Island’s shared representation on currency and banking. The passage also alludes to possible shifts in committee assignments and speaker influence.
New York fire commissioner returns from Havana praising the city’s architectural and construction quality. He notes two fire departments, a semi voluntary system, and a strong water supply enabling effective protection with nine apparatus. He urges more municipal funding and predicts Havana will modernize toward a paid department under American standards.
Notable items include Eleonora Duse avoiding corsets and guiding her daughter to Berlin for dress reform contact, and Poles seeking Chopin's resurrection to Krakow with 2000 florins raised by M. Frederick Chopin. Also Maud Earle praised as leading animal painter and Sig Crispi's cataract health notes with bold claim of resilience at 80.
A man who could not swim plunged into a cold canal to rescue little Johnny Mack and another man, both saved after the boy was passed through a window at the Card company building. The rescuers refused recognition, embodying quiet bravery amid holiday bustle in Boston.
The Jere McAuliffe company repeats Southern Chimes at Opera House to strong audience praise with Grattan and Ryan delivering standout scenes. The Fire Patrol and Under Sealed Orders entertain as next matinees and The Snares of New York are announced. A new week brings E V Phelan stock with Held by the Enemy and a Christmas matinee, plus diverse acts from the Herald Square quartet to the Ladies Concert orchestra.
Kenneth Lee leads a clever three act farce comedy Dad in Harness at the Music hall starting Monday December 25 with a Christmas matinee. Otis B. Thayer Beatrice McKenzie Florence Elliott Lillian Géromé Martin headline alongside others of note in a fresh, humorous production promising complete novelty and lively fun.
A retailer claims to have assembled a finer selection of women's umbrellas this season and invites customers to judge for themselves. They acknowledge some cases may vary and promise helpful guidance for unsure buyers.
Advertises women's taffeta silk umbrellas with silk cases and tassels, princess handles, plain or unmounted, priced at 1.00 dollar. Also offers umbrellas with crooks or curved natural wood and silver mounted handles at two dollars, regular price 2.75 dollars. Includes miscellaneous sale formatting and value notes.
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