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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier lists itself as the oldest paper in Middlesex County, established 1826 and daily since 1845, published at Merrimack Street Courier-Citizen Building. It notes carrier delivery within Lowell at 12 cents weekly and 50 cents monthly by Courier-Citizen Company.
Boston and Maine announces train service between Lowell and Boston with scheduled departures and arrivals. The schedule illustrates regular weekday and weekend timing for commuter travel between the two cities.
The item notes San Francisco bubonic plague fears despite newspaper denial and discusses the New Bedford weavers returning to work before Christmas. It covers British troops in South Africa, a pension plan at Chicago Northwestern, Alaska boundary talks, nonpartisan municipal efforts in St. Louis, and a tribute to Governor Wolcott, highlighting rapid public advancement and pride in national character.
The remark notes a claim that the so called reasons to criticize New England climate for dreariness are overstated. It argues that additional factors should be weighed before judging the region harshly.
D A Tompkins proposes laws to regulate child labor and hours, favoring an 11 hour day. The piece notes labor coercion pushing toward a 10 hour day and eventual eight hour days, with the Pelzer Manufacturing company in Pelzer, South Carolina, adopting a formal family labor agreement outlining schooling for young children and mill work terms, including two weeks notice for quitting or termination.
William C. Whitney owns about 70000 acres in the Adirondacks and plans to raise deer bears elk and perhaps buffalo and moose on the property. Queen Wilhelmina requires approval by parliament before marriage and faces restrictions. Archbishop Ireland of St Paul will visit Cuba early next year by President’s commission to study church property disputes and report findings, joined by Bishop MeKoidrick of Duluth.
Irving Blai tett, while using a portable circular saw at Fr Whittemore’s Northtreet premises, was cut along the side by a falling wood pile. The wound required sewing. the blade missed a fatal depth. He was taken home after medical care. John Ward is reported very ill with pneumonia at his home near Boath village.
A garbled 19th century advertisement extolls "straight read to health" through blood purification. It claims impurities cause disease, promises strength, vigor, and improved fortitude by removing toxins and increasing red blood cells, naming Mood's as the best medicine.
The court found no deception in William Smiley's larceny charge after government failure to prove fraud in seeking a clairvoyant's aid. Inspector Allen knew the so called prophet lacked power yet pursued evidence, suggesting limited police impact on clairvoyancy and highlighting probation law amendments enabling judges to suspend sentences on probation for misdemeanors and thefts.
The Citizen reports there is no truth to the rumor that Agent Thomas of Tremons and Suffolk will become an agent for the Merrimack mills. In local notes, highlights include evening high school graduates, a presentation by Miss Annis Cilley with Mr H Flaherty speaking, and Mayor-Elect Dimon considering Anthony A. Conway as private secretary.
Obituaries record George S. A. Hughes aged 65 of 611 Bridge Street a widow Milinda and four children John James Mrs Andrew Yates and Elizabeth. James P. Stewart aged 71 of Billerica died with widow. Joseph Robitaille 20 of 149 Perkins Street survived by wife father Peter and siblings. Mrs Mary J Reed resident of Lowell 20 years died after illness. Baxter Reed son. Funeral details promised elsewhere.
The report records a wake and funeral for Mary Doherty of 2 ed street. A solemn Mass was celebrated at the Ite Conception church at o o'clock with Rev. Fr Joyce as celebrant. Pallbearers included Finn Corrigan, Andrew Farina, Mhari McDonough, and Stephen Tobin. undertaker C. H. Motr oversaw arrangements.
Yesterday afternoon and morning several dignified funerals were held from multiple residences in Lowell and Merrimack street areas. Marie Trudel, victim of the Merrimack river drowning, received a requiem mass at St. Jean Baptiste church with bearers Telesphore Trudel Joseph Trudel Louis Trudel and Joseph Chauvette present. Burial followed at Edson cemetery under Undertaker Albert. Funeral services also for Marie Trudel at No 1 Lowell Place off Market street and for William Wade of Merrimack square with losses from Boston Lawrence Chelmsford. Rev C T Billings Rev Fr Aiyotte and Rev Mr Wilson officiated with hymns by Mrs J Wilman and Mrs Johnson. Undertakers Currier and William A Roberts & Co oversaw arrangements. The Wade service included floral tributes and bearers Herbert Smith John Burton William Marston and Wellington Hayes. Interment at Edson cemetery.
In this city on various December days several residents are listed. Joseph Robitaile aged 21 years 4 months dies at 189 Perkins street. Marie Ploude infant daughter of Joseph and Rose Ploude dies at 212 Middlesex street. Infant son of Yozefa and Yakob Yanas dies at 6 Hanover street. Nellie O Laughlin aged 4 years dies at 41 Wamesit street. Mary Smith aged 47 years 7 months dies at 4 Courtney's court. Mrs Mary J Reed aged 73 years dies. Mrs Marion Davenport dies December 22 at 0 Pridge street. Funeral services Sunday at 2 30 p m at the house.
The A. O. H. division held a Friday social dance in Hibernian Hall under the direction of General Manager James J. Tierney assisted by Michael J. Rynne with floor director James McNamara and assistants Edward Cromey Michael McCabe and Thomas Dorey.
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