No two cent newspaper in Low ell has a larger or more influential
The Courier claims unmatched reach in Lowell with broad circulation advantages.
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1900
Page
4
The Courier claims unmatched reach in Lowell with broad circulation advantages.
Boston and Maine operates a train between Lowell and Boston via Bedford on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. Via Western Division. Ticket office not open for this train.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes likely Republican moves in the Delaware General Court with Major Davis named for sergeant at arms. It surveys Boston bath-house debates, trusts and competition, Bryan’s rhetoric, germ theory shifts, and notes on demography of imperial obligations. It adds opinions on patriotism, municipal socialism in Chicago, and a proposed municipal hotel for vagrants at a cost of twenty thousand dollars.
The piece discusses municipal plans to house vagrants and criminals via hotel provision as a reform strategy in Chicago, debating whether such measures keep offenders in the law and reflect broader social policy. It also critiques a newspaper debate on century definitions and notes shifts in wool prices and importation impacting the textile industry.
The Chicago Republic argues Bryanism strengthens the Democratic party beyond Cleveland era levels. The Transcript urges the government to focus beyond the legation siege as Conger’s options remain open and future policy should be considered without dwelling on past emotions.
The London Telegraph argues there is no money in scripture yet Bible sales rise. The British and Foreign Bible Society printed and sold over 1.5 million English or Welsh Bibles last year, with 618,215 complete Bibles and 614,719 New Testaments issued in the prior year. A 16 year gift totaling 125000 supports the cause as Oxford Bible sales surge and Oxford University Press ships many Bibles to the United States.
A concise public notice urges residents to start the new century by paying bills promptly and by check if not already done, urging timely financial actions and indicating steps to open the process.
A Lowell streetcar conductor scolded a hurried passenger while a Middlesex Women’s Club charity drive plans its first weekly meeting for the Charity Ball to aid Lowell General Hospital. Local updates cover Y M C A Juniors basketball uniforms, police and fire department staffing, substitute firemen issues, and a bit of street life with a girl and 25 cent doll in the cold.
In the chapel of St. Josephs residence on Wednesday Alfred Deroches and Salome Jaques were married by Rev. Fr Mangin O M I L. A wedding reception followed at the brides home where the couple received many fine presents.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Holgate entertained numerous friends on a Wednesday evening for a Christmas party and hostess birthday. The decor featured holly flowers and an informal program with piano duet Samuel and Benjamin Holgate songs by Mrs John Holgate and Mrs Hanford, a cake walk won by Mrs Samuel Holgate and Mr Hanford. Guests came from Connecticut Boston Chelmsford and locally. Also notes on Robert Campbell leaving for Denver for health and thanks to supporters and venues. At Colonial hall First United Church party matrons named and ushers listed.
The dancing was enjoyed by many youths and others admired the pretty scene from the balcony. The party was managed by a committee of Miss Grace Hylan, Miss Beard, Miss Stevens, Miss Maria Stevens, Miss Nett, and Annie E. Hill from the rough stitching room. The girls gave Hill a fur collar, with a few outside friends present.
William H. Jaquith longtime cashier of the Pacific National Bank in Lawrence died of apoplexy at his home 176 Jackson Street. Born in Wilmington 64 years ago, he moved to Lowell as a boy and built a noted banking career starting as a clerk. He founded the Pacific National Bank in 1877 and served as cashier until his death, leaving two children and a widow. He was a member of several Masonic bodies. Also noted are brief obituaries of Hubert Lucier and Ida A Whalen and notices of John Kittredge’s death and a fallen police claim body in Fall River awaiting claimant.
Funeral services were held for James Marren from 420 Fletcher street with a large attendance of business and city officials. Requiem mass at St Patrick's Church included multiple clergy and choirs, burial in Catholic cemetery, arrangements by ex Councilman Charles L. Marren. Other notices list funerals for Jennie S Twombly in North Billerica, George Hungerford at 28 Liberty street, and several local obituaries with ages and burial details. Additional brief notices cover births and deaths in the city with locations and family references.
A Paris dispatch details the complexities of riding an omnibus in the French capital. The piece contrasts the ticket system, queuing, and labeled fares en haut and la bas with American expectations, noting shifting prices, crowded cars, and the need to learn the route and station locations, all observed through a wary traveler’s lens.
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