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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
4
The Lowell Daily Courier, established 1826, claims largest circulation in Middlesex County. It touts daily publication except Sundays, delivery by carrier, pricing of 12 cents a week and 50 cents a month, and notes Courier-Citizen Company ownership with open circulation books.
The article discusses Boer positions along the Tugela River and British plans under Generals Herbert and Kitchener. It notes Harpers Magazine finances, British aims at Delagoa Bay, and the Boer escape across walls. It also covers Maine's congressional delegation, Dingley’s death, Reed’s retirement, Gov. Pingree's tax amendment proposal, public tax sentiments, and Alaska cabinet talks urging immediate federal action for Cape Nome regulation and population estimates.
The article argues a canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific must be built in Central America or the Isthmus of Panama, regardless of U S government actions. It emphasizes rising commerce needs and the likelihood that such a waterway will emerge within years as commissions study the issue.
A new Panama Canal Company of America forms to complete the long contested canal begun by De Lesseps. Backed by American capitalists and merchants, the plan envisions a faster Atlantic to Pacific route with double locks, navigable stretches, and strong protective treaty rights with Colombia. The project argues for Americanization and government ownership to ensure prompt completion.
A week ago Edward A. McLaughlin, former House clerk, suffered pneumonia but on Christmas day doctors declared him out of danger and nearing convalescence. Rev Samuel L Gracey, US consul at Foo Chow, plans to marry Mrs Cora E Pratt January 15 and then tour to New York, Washington, and California before sailing to Foo Chow via Honolulu in February.
A compilation of brief quotes notes the Moody memorial fund seeking 3 million dollars to sustain educational work, a cautious Boer stance slowing British losses, praise for the International Monthly published in Burlington Vermont, and a British move to the rear in South Africa cited as strategic yet unsatisfying to the public. The selections reflect contemporary public opinion on philanthropy, journalism, and imperial warfare.
A reader recalls a peaceful woods scene with ice on the river and safe skating elsewhere. The column notes a drowning in Collinsville, discusses New Year resolutions and a pneumonia illness in Miss Margaret McCoy, and reports on Miss Weir’s weekly drawing salary and church debates on entertainment rules. It also mentions a proposed repeal of voice voting for officers and Boer War volunteer movements.
The Bev Phelon company presented As in a Looking Glass and Captain Swift to large audiences with strong cast work. Frankie Carpenter debuts next week with Pawn Ticket 210 and new songs. Victoria Burlesques returns with Aggie Beher and Miss Gilbert in a lively program featuring Irish and German dialect bits, burlesques, and scenic variety.
If you have not seen the show this week you have missed a treat as the bill delivers top entertainment. William Robyns receive applause while Dollard and Billy perform a clever sketch with Martinette and Grossi, and Jones and Sutton dazzle Pontown. Sheppard’s acrobatics thrill, The Conners sing and dance, with Matiness daily.
A. G. Pollard & Co advertises three cases of mill remnants of cotton diapering in the market. Extra wide and antiseptic, sold in 65 yard bundles for 25 cents. The remnants are clean and priced below regular 75 cent to 1 dollar values. Basement location.
A humorous exchange between Mr Gadaway and Mrs Gadaway about marriage in China versus their country. The judge weighs in with a witty remark contrasting perceptions of spouses before and after marriage.
Mrs Adelbert Ames hosted a tea at Andover Street yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs Lanier Dunn formerly Harriet Hurd. Guests enjoyed songs by Miss Harriet Conant and violin solos by Mrs Alexander F Hobbs with a luncheon in the dining room.
The condition of General C. A. R. Dimon remains about the same. He is still in Salem and his physician will not allow his removal for at least a week. Perfect quiet is sure to bring about an improvement and the General's loyal friends await the time when there is no further danger. The alumni of the Lowell State Normal school held their first annual meeting yesterday and elected officers: President Katharine M. Crowley, vice president Michel Kimball, secretary Maude Jarvis, treasurer Mary Devine, entertainment committee Clotilde Delaney and Charlotte Walsh.
A social dance and skirmish drill at the armory Thursday evening featured Company G. Guests included Captain Livingston and Lieutenants Kittredge Gillow Keyes and others from local militia units. Hibbard's orchestra provided concert music before dancing. 18 men under First Sergeant Lewis G. Hunton performed a skirmish drill between numbers.
Contributions from Lowell residents begin the appeal to support General Lawton’s family. Alfred E. Rose calls it a starting effort and urges Lowell to share in the testimonial. The first gifts came from two members of a well known Lowell family. The note lists donors and modest amounts amid other advertisements for patent medicines and tonics.
A Lowell public school janitor praises Father Johns Medicine for curing a long bronchial cough and claims many Cold and lung ailments have been treated over fifty years. The ad asserts a cure guaranteed with bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar, sold by Carleton and Hovey at 236 Merrimack Street.
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