Lowell Daily Courier historic newspaper notice
An archival notice from the Lowell Daily Courier outlines the paper as the oldest daily in Middlesex County, established 1825 and 1845 as a daily, published at Courier-Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell. It mentions delivery by carrier in the city at six cents a week and identifies Courier-Citizen Company.
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Middlesex County
Courier-Citizen
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Courier-Citizen Company
Weather Summary Echoes a Snowy Winter Day
A yesterday afternoon and morning were fine, marking one of the best winter days. The night was clear and not very cold. Today turned gray with forecasts of more snow, which began to fall around 10:30. Readings show barometer near 29.74 to 29.76 inches and temperatures around 28 degrees.
New England Weather Forecast Skies Clear in South
Boston reports a forecast for New England with fair skies in the south and occasional snow in the north tonight. Friday looks fair, then snow in the west, with warmer temperatures in Vermont and Maine and light to fresh westerly winds.
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Boston
New England
Vermont
Maine
The 14 Cent Cotton Plan and Mr Sully’s Era
Lowell Daily Courier discusses Mr Dani Sully’s push for higher cotton prices and a public education campaign to boost cloth demand. It questions the feasibility of maintaining 14 cent cotton and predicts reduced consumption, citing government crop estimates and past price behaviors. The piece contrasts Sully’s view with Springfield Republican commentary and notes historical precedents of small crops triggering lower market activity.
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Dani Sully
Sully
New York Journal of Commerce
Labor unrest and disasters loom over Chicago and cutbacks
The piece links crop yield expectations to speculation and shrinking consumption, warns about public rejection of union tactics amid Chicago street railway and funeral drivers strikes, condemns the Chicago theatre disaster as a safety failure, questions Colombia war damages, notes massive immigration in New York, and hints Senate support may shift toward labor due to cheap immigrant labor.
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Garment Workers’ Union
Lke
Chicago
Garment Workers
Chicago Theatre
Markets and crime note on war effects and culprits
The piece argues arms and related goods would gain from Far East war while cotton goods may suffer from disrupted China trade. It also condemns a string of burglaries and urges swift punishment, noting a common signature across the crimes.
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Far East
China
Labor Leader Backs Attack on Mormon Church
A labor leader brands the Mormon church an enemy of organized labor and foresees its decline. The piece reflects on the year ending and notes mixed blessings and unwelcome developments.
Opening a New Year at The Five Cent Sayings Bank
A brief notice invites readers to start the New Year by opening an account with The Five Cent Sayings Bank. The announcement emphasizes convenience and the bank’s value for new customers seeking simple banking options this season.
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Five Cent Sayings Bank
Notable Lines and Odds in a Year’s End Commentary
A column of wry reflections and quips on politics, weather, and society. Notes on pardon appeals, cemetery trustees, council seats, and a burned Chicago theatre. A New York pianist is hired to go to Hayti as court pianist, with a wry remark on the hiring president.
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New York
Hayti
New Year Notes on Community, Carriers, and Clerks
A New Year feature reflects on local life as a green couple rides an electric toward Gallare from Westford Street, while a conductor and nickel collector entertain them. Parson pairs miss the Melrose convention by mistaken halls, and crowds learn a lesson in quaint misdirection.
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Gallare
Westford Street
Pumpkin
Nation gains naval edge with added fleet strength
The Providence Journal notes Senator Hale claims the United States will have a stronger navy than any nation except Great Britain after current additions are finished. The Springfield Republican observes the stock market's year end strength as investors prepare for January dividend and interest payments, with insurers backing asset values for year-end balances.
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United States
Great Britain
Hale
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Providence Journal
Springfield Republican
Cotton Manufacturing Prices and Prospects in New England
The Boston Herald notes New England cotton manufacturers face high raw material costs as finished goods lag, risking reduced output. If factories curtail, demand may ease prices, allowing spinners and weavers to regain profit with lower raw cotton prices. Speculators hold much of unsold cotton pending higher prices.
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New England
Boston Herald
Silent Year Prayer For Renewal And Peace
Poetic exhortation for year end reflection and renewal. Wishes for cleansing of old faults, rise of wisdom and charity, and tranquil hope through the changing seasons. Ends with invoking angel death to guide souls to God's keeping.
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Angel Death
City council seat draw for two year terms at city hall
City hall last night saw council and aldermen draw seats for two year terms. Clerk Frank M. Dowling announced no number 13, and seating proceeded with Dodge at No. 1 and Braden moving to back row. Barry secured front row No. 3, Welch to second row, and seven aldermen present drew from one to nine in order Gallagher through Grant. Cemetery trustees meeting held in mayor’s office saw no mayor present and routine business completed by the other two trustees.
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City Hall
Frank M. Dowling
Common Council
Dodge
Braden
Barry
Welch
Board of Aldermen
Gallagher
Carmichael
Taylor
Gerow
Hill
Miskella
Fairweather
Wilson
Grant
City politics show lobby pressure as new government forms
Report describes pre inauguration lobbying as aldermen elect face pressure from outsiders and candidates for superintendent of public buildings seek votes. Republican aldermen elect hold line amid talks of pledged votes, while Mayor Howe adds to inaugural address. Hood's Lotion ad caps the item, noting weather exposure remedies.
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Hood
GOODWIN'S CASE: Governor's council denies pardon for Henry Goodwin
Lowell and Lawrence figures backed Henry K. Goodwin a life prisoner at Charlestown despite his ties to Lowell. The governor's council refused the pardon after opposition from W Knox and Judge Sherman. Friends vow to seek further action and believe a pardon may come soon despite political pressure.
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Henry K. Goodwin
Charlestown
Lowell
Goodwin
Lawrence
Frank E. Stowell
W. §. Knox
Sherman
Smith family holds multiple Auburn school roles
In Auburn Maine a Smith serves as city solicitor sits on the school board acts as principal of Webster grammar school teaches drawing at the public schools and has been elected superintendent of schools.
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Auburn
A Smith
Smith
Webster Grammar School
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North Chelmsford
Committee On
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