Oldest and Largest Daily Courier-Citizen of Lowell
The Courier-Citizen, Lowell’s oldest daily paper since 1845, operated from Courte-Citizen Building Merrimack Street. It published every day except Sundays and holidays, with home delivery by carrier across the city for 12 cents a week, and a monthly rate. The paper boasted the largest circulation in Lowell and claimed its circulation books were open to all.
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Middlesex County
Coure -Ctizen
Merrimack Street
E.l
Carier
Monta
Courler-Citizen Company
General advance in the Philippines and trade policy shift
The Lowell Daily Courier notes the insurgents’ widespread resistance as the general advance against the Filipinos begins. General Yeung acts as military governor in north western Luzon, aiming to open northern ports for trade. The piece suggests mercantile development may curb opposition more effectively than force.
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Aguinaldo
Yeung
Luzon
Philippines
The Temptation of the Ticker
The piece warns of widespread speculation among Lowell business figures across professions. It argues many men carry stock on margins, urging readers to audit their own circles and reference stock quotes and Barrow's Bulletin. The tone cautions broad financial risk in cautious, period newspaper voice.
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Lowes
Boston
Ticker mania and the stock slump’s moral drift
The piece warns that the telephone and ticker promote speculation and social demoralization. It likens Wall Street to a nerve center of the body politic, notes the addictive pull of margin trading, and condemns the line between investment and gambling. Total abstinence from speculation is urged as refuge.
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Telepoe
Ais
Wall Street
State Street
Stock Exchange
Stock Board
Handwriting expert testimony in Molineux case tested
The eleven day testimony by handwriting expert Kinsley on the Molineux case shows his conclusion that the prisoner sent the poisoned bottle is strained by cross examination. Judge Wilmer rules passengers on open tray cars at their own risk in a New Haven case. Britain plans 59000 troops for the Transvaal as Boer resistance endures. Local liquor sales are estimated at 120000 yearly, with Biddeford claiming far higher volumes under prohibitory law.
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Kinsley
Molineux
Providence News
Wilmer
Connecticut Superior Court
New Haven
Springfield Republican
Biddeford
Whittier Letters Recall Enduring Friendships
Samuel T. Pickard features a second installment of Whittier letters to Gail Hamilton in Ladies' Home Journal. The dated September 1887 message, written in the poet's eightieth year, reflects on lifelong friendships, loneliness, and invitations to Amesbury or Danvers as he notes his aging, health, and wish to reunite with old friends.
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Whittier
Samuel T. Pickard
Gail Hamilton
Ladies’ Home Journal
Amesbury
Elizabeth
New Hampshire
Danvers
Mr Dooley Gives Molly Donahue a Painful Prelude
The January Ladies' Home Journal excerpt shows Mr Dooley joking as Malachi Donahue is wheeled toward an entrance, the necktie failing and the scene tinged with mock tragedy. Mrs Donahue tries to calm him while guests await the couple's arrival and a playful pallbearer image emerges.
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Mr. Dooley
Molly Donahue
Ladies’ Home Journal
Malachi Donahue
Malachi
Father Kelly
Cinch Mrs Kelly at 1 a.m in witty exchange
An item from Puck recounts a late night scene where Mrs Kelly asks how to get drunk without a coin. Mr Kelly replies that Roo ney speaks of war Casey of politics and Hogan of a baby, while he kept his mouth shut.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Woich
Mouthwash with breath freshening and protective effects
Advertising copy describes a mouth rinse that neutralizes offensive secretions, arrests decay, prevents tartar, hardens the gums, and leaves a cool refreshing sensation with sweet breath. Price 25c, mammoth size 50c.
Christmas Notes and Civic Echoes in Lowell
A nostalgic column blends Christmas reflections with local life in Lowell. Snippets range from a boy’s toy misadventure and street name quirks to holiday entertainments and school burdens, alongside notes on the upcoming city government opening and the counsel’s inaugural duties led by Councilman Pierre A. Brousseau.
Phelan stock company offers varied entertainments at Opera House
A large audience enjoyed the second day of Phelan stock company at the Opera House with Ivan Khowich and Countess De Mau leon in A Slave of the Czar, and As In a Looking Glass followed by socialistic tableaux and musical numbers. tonight Lady Audley's Secret and Held by the Enemy are billed. The Music Hall hosted Dad in Harness with a strong cast and weekend showings, plus Victoria’s three nights of headliners Reid and Gilbert and others. Seats are on sale for the Savoy Theatre’s week program with crowd-pleasing performances continuing.
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Opera House
Phelan Stock Company
Jack Drumetz
Ella Cameron
Ivan Khowich
Countess de Mauleon
Jack Drumeir
Elia Cameron
Soc Ialtic
Mabel Estelle
Miss Estelle
David DeWolf
Baby Clifford
Herald Square
Fred Dougherty
Lady Audley
Music Hall
New Music Hall
Reid
Gilbert
Molly
Mike
Killarmey
Galway
Aggie Behler
Curtis and Wooley
Esher
Obituary Notes Miss Harriet Blanchard of Lowell
The long life of Mrs. Harriet Rice Blanchard of Lowell is remembered for church work, mission support, and hospitality. Born February 27, 1823 in Enfield New Hampshire, she fostered Sunday school growth, aided home missionaries, and cared for the sick, with her husband William D. Blanchard at her side for over 50 years.
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William D. Blanchard
Lowell
Blanchard
Harriet Rice
Enfield
N. H
West
Woman's Board of Missions
David Harding
Brownsville
Oberlin Lodge
Wannalandt
F. O
Merrimack Mills
Annie
George E. Gilchrist
Lane Street
George C. Moore
North Chelmsford
George C. Gilchrist
Tomorow
Rufus Allen
School Street
Merrimack
Funeral Notices and Obituaries From Local Cemetery in 192?
The page records several funeral notices and obituaries. James Casey's funeral was at St Patrick's Church, Rev Burke officiating, with Miss Finn and Mr Faulkner leading the choir, burial in Catholic cemetery under J H McDermott. Bearers named. Additional death notices include Patrick F Brogan 29, Henriette W Blanchard 76, David Harding 79, Rufus Allen, George E Gilchrist 52, Howard Bennett Davenport 1 year 6 months, Sadie L Churchill 23, with service times and addresses listed. Burial by Molloy.
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Susan Ralls
St. Patrick's Church
Father Burke
O'Donnell
Ausin
Peter
John
Myles Rallis
James Rallis
James Ralls
Leonard
Mary Sullivan
St. Patrick’s Church
John J. McHugh
E. F. Paulner
Schmidt
J. J. Finn
Chris
William J. Thornton
Mess
Martin J. James J
John F. Courtney
Henry N. Rourke
Fr. McHugh
Emily J. Dove
Andrew Street
J. M. Craig
Edson
Weinbeck
Ruth Mabel
Varney
Ash Street
C. KE. Fisher
Currier
Lowell
Jean Maxwell Mackey
Franklin Street
Russell
Gilgas
Mmcquarrie
Maher
Gilroy
Ucker
Bure
Bural
J. H. McDermott
James Casey
Fr. Burke
E F. Faulkner
Andrew Rourke
Dennis Reagan
Marin Harrington
Patrick McKinn
Patrick O’neill
Pe'er Gil
Undetaker Molloy
Brogan
Cross Street
Patrick F. Brogan
Mary Kane
Rose Walsh
Blanchard
Dee
Westford Street
Henriette W
W. D. Blanchard
Harding
Brownsville
David Harding
William Kelley
Walker Street
Auen
School Street
Rufus Allen
Gilchrist
Lane Street
George E. Gilchrist
Davenport
Tewksbury
Howard Bennett Davenport
Churchill
Middlesex Street
Sadie L. Churchill
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Smith
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Savoy Theatre
Teacher
Sammy
Boson Courier
California
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Jockey Club
Palo Alto
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C. B. Goburn
Market St
Insurance Agency
Central Block
Gentral Street
Oxford
Cambridge
Putnam & Son
Central Street
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Golf Capes
the New Shoe Store
Burbane & Colwanitnlay 110 and
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Lowell Steam Carpet Cleaning Works
Weed Street
F. L. Maddocks
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