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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1900
Page
4
The No two cent newspaper in Lowell maintains the largest influence and circulates widely. The Courier reports daily gains, inviting readers to consult its circulation books which are open to the public.
Boston and Maine Railroad lists Sunday trains between Lowell and Boston with times noted. Via Bedford schedule runs Wednesdays and Saturdays only. ticket office not open for this train. Western Division service indicated.
A December 24 1990 note claims the War Department requires officers to submit photos. Gen Miles allegedly has the best portrait. The piece also mentions French art looting and gambling dens in New York, with political sniping about Tammany and Republican control.
The Washington despatches question Minister Congers authority in the Chinese negotiations. It claims the President and Secretary of State shifted from broad guidelines to explicit instructions. Conger reportedly refuses to exceed directives, with recall and loss of carte blanche discussed as possibilities.
The quoted fragment discusses a framework of negotiations on China’s settlement, asserting few binding terms and distrust of a final agreement. It criticizes the drafting as the work of outsiders and warns that the text may not secure durable concessions for China, amid rival powers and commerce concerns.
The phrase signals satisfaction with collective achievement and invites a shared sense of accomplishment. It emphasizes gratitude, teamwork, and forward momentum as a community looks back on successful outcomes and prepares for ongoing work.
The piece argues against making Philippine islands U S territories or colonies, urging eventual independence or alternative forms. It contends screens of honor, safety, and national self-interest constrain imperial projects and advocate a new independent Oriental Republic born from American honesty and sagacity.
The twenty fifth anniversary of Sienkiewicz literary activity, author of Quo Vadis, was celebrated in Warsaw on Saturday. The piece notes the event offset by uncertain framing and mentions Mr Kruger’s undaunted status and James Wood of Portsmouth dying at 104 after a tobacco purchase. President McKinley plans San Francisco trip for Ohio launching. Dr Winthrop Ellsworth Stone succeeds James H Smart as head of Purdue University with a 38 year old vice president, a graduate of Massachusetts Agricultural College who studied at Gottingen.
A collage of dated quotes from Chicago Record Chicago News Philadelphia North American and Buffalo Courier criticizing wartime taxation alcohol policy vice reform and moral issues. The excerpt references British stock dividends paid by American breweries, seditionary views on war and women, pardons for clothing theft, and critiques of public policy and examinations.
The First Unitarian vestry opened to collect clothing and toys for the poor. A Worthen Street M E church debate on women’s opportunities will be revived with proceeds to Lowell General Hospital. A mother of eight seeks work for her children, and the reply about husbands is noted. Lengthening days and mild weather influence Christmas shopping, with Santa expected. George E. Putnam reportedly would run without a private secretary if elected mayor. The column closes with a festive heralding line from the Herald angels.
Names such as George M. Stevens, John A. Stevens, Algernon F. Varnum, Samuel J. Tompkins Jr., and Bacar KR Smith appear with holiday visits and local roles. The piece notes a watch charm presentation, diphtheria cases, a foreman appointment at Stam ted Spring Rotting company, a city banquet, and a society club event marked by Porefathere Day references.
Nan and another boy are spending the vacation in Lowell. Miss L ENR Gilderwood of High street has gone to Brooklyn New York to pass the holidays with friends and will return at the first of the year. Miss Ethel Harmon, who has been ill at her home, is reported improving in health. Paul G. Fave Mr Elmer G Bren-
Chelmsford resident Paul F Litchfield aged about 67 dies at home after a lingering illness on High street He was born in Carlisle grandson of Rev Paul Litchfield and once with Litchfield Edwards produce merchants Later owned a Westford farm and moved to Chelmsford twelve years ago Survived by a widow six children and several relatives Also noted are obituaries for James P Stewart James H Leadbetter Catherine O Sullivan and several other locals with funeral services and burial details in Catholic cemeteries and local churches
The Fraternal Mat Temperance Institute held its election of officers for the ensuing year. Elected were President John J. Lome, Vice President John J. Spiel oe Aireoter, Recording Secretary J Amandel James F, Treasurer Neathariee Ko Mlattery-un, Grapes and treasurers John A. McKeane, We F. Rent, Jamie F. Cantan. The new lineup will be officially announced on the evening of January X.
A fragmentary local notice discusses clothing items and a letter related to wardrobe choices. It mentions fabric types and pricing, with references to worn items and possible misread phrases. The readable parts suggest a casual note about apparel and exchange of goods.
Ten years ago a letter from John Sherman advised a troubled youth to seek honest work, save and avoid liquor, pursue learning, faith, and steady effort. The recipient rose to prosperity in New York City and credited the guidance as pivotal. Judge Hadley later set aside a verdict in a separate case, ordering a new trial, prompting contestants to study their subject.
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