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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
4
Oldest and best daily paper in Middlesex county established 1826 daily since 1845 except Sundays. Published at Courer Citizen Building Merrimack street Lowell with carrier delivery at 12 cents a week 50 cents a month. Circulation books open to all.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes the Senate plans a month of debate before passing the currency bill amid garrulity. It warns of a Canada raid idea, a New York grand jury probe of brokers spreading false stock rumors, and criticizes ongoing efforts to expand Sunday work. China-Mexico treaty signals foothold for Chinese labor, provoking cross-border concerns.
Secretary Gage proposes releasing nearly twenty million dollars in government bonds to relieve the money market. Deposits of thirty million dollars in United States bonds secure funds in national depositories, allowing immediate availability while aiming for gradual relief.
A piece asserts England cannot risk entanglement with the United States over seized American food vessels in South African waters. It warns that State Department protests may lead to stronger action and retaliation if American rights to feed the Boers are not recognized. It stresses that American ships carry food for Boers as they do for British troops and must be respected.
The article argues British commanders fail to adapt tactics to the field in the Boer War. It praises Buller for abandoning rigid manuals, highlights Boer familiarity with local terrain, and warns that future British success depends on improvisation and realistic reconnaissance rather than strict adherence to printed drill.
A compilation of excerpts notes British and American views on Khartoum excursions, Lipton’s America’s Cup bid, fiat money, and political moves around the Democratic convention. It cites St Louis Globe-Democrat New York Mail and Express Boston Advertiser Boston Journal Manchester Union and quotes on India and South Africa.
The Boston Masonic temple opens with dignity, directed by Lowell's Grand Master Hutchinson, whose father built the predecessor. Notes on local skating as ponds freeze, vaccination views, church music, and a cautious Lowell city council record accompany reflections on public life, law, and culture.
Dr and Mrs James F Sullivan hosted two hour at home gatherings from 4 to 6 and 8 to 10 last night at 230 Pawtucket street with about 350 attendees. Decorations featured pine laurels and roses while Symphona members provided music. Mrs Sullivan was greeted by Misses Costello Nellie Sullivan Dempsey Helen Dempsey Alice Dempsey Katharine Doonovan and Adelaide Crowley. The event kicked off a trio of subscription parties organized by local young women in Lester's hall with Christmas week decor and a lively crowd. Matrons included Mrs George H Pillsbury Mrs Frank H Holmes Mrs A E Rose and Mrs Willis Farrington. Valentine’s Orchestra supplied the music.
Mrs George C Prince died at Hotel Tikley Boston on Wednesday Dec 27 after months of poor health seeking strength in Beverly Brookline and Boston. Funeral set for 2 pm Saturday from 5 Simpson St. The piece also recalls Rufus Allen of 385 School St Lowell born 1823 in Deerfield NH who died at home and left a widow and three daughters. He served Merrimack Co and volunteer fire auxiliaries with great family devotion and peace at death.
Funeral services for Harriet S Briggs were held Wednesday from Peter Dewey undertakers. The Garders and Pickers union arranged the burial as she had no relatives, with 40 dollars paid at death and members Thomas Connolly Johnson Kenan Kate McCarthy William Bamber and Mary Munroe in attendance. Burial was at Edson cemetery. The union vowed to care for members with no friends in death.
Funeral details list several interments including Bridget Keough at the Catholic cemetery under Undertaker Molloy, Gertrude J. Mitchell at Edson cemetery with bearers listed, and Philip T. Begley buried at St. Mary's Newton Upper Falls with a large turnout. Services featured Rev. Fathers Gilday Bennington Riordan and a large choir. interments follow at Needham and other cemeteries. Also notices for Rufus Allen Eul erit Minter and George S. Gilchrist with private or scheduled services.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure all for ailments by purifying and enriching the blood. It claims the remedy provides good health and relief from suffering, touting benefits for liver troubles, biliousness, indigestion, and headaches.
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