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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1900
Page
8
The Lowell Daily Sourier advertises as the oldest daily paper in Middlesex County established in 1826 and 1845 as a daily. It notes publication at Courier Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell with daily delivery by carrier at 12 cents a week and 50 cents a month.
The item asserts the Courier stands as the leading daily newspaper in Lowell with the largest reach and a growing circulation list. It emphasizes that Circulation Books are open to all, highlighting inclusivity and openness of the publication.
Boston and Maine Railroad service highlights Ketwan Lowell and Boston route actions. Passenger and freight schedules featured with local stops and timetable notes. Road operations focus on freight adjustments and service reliability for the Boston area.
The Lowell Daily Courier discusses fashion and politics in a wry tone. It notes Lynn shoemakers possibly adopting high heels and mocks the mayor’s attempt to remove Chelsea police Chief Drury. It mentions Alaska delegation bids, census spelling, Australian speaker ballots, and the Duke of Westminster’s wealth, highlighting wealth in real estate and a Henry George theme.
The attorney general questions Fall River overtime practices and the legality of long hours in mills while noting worker strain. A South African report on Britain's vast army prompts reflection on historical arms size versus Napoleonic era forces and Civil War-scale battles.
A Glasgow Herald review notes Britain's 1899 ship production outpaced earlier years despite higher ship prices, while foreign demand weakens. Germany and the United States push stronger hulls as Britain warns that world trade growth will require more ships, with Britain aiming to remain a major carrier.
The piece questions why men outnumber women in nail salons asking if vanity or money drives the pattern. It explores gendered spending and social norms, noting possible shifts in consumer behavior and accessibility that attract male clients.
A column on New Year reflections from 1900, English concert customs, and the Morning Citizen anniversary. It recalls the paper’s origins, changes in ownership, and local sentiment. Also noted are a paraphraser anecdote, a street window joke, and funeral notices including Catherine Fox at St John’s Hospital.
Thomas Denton aged 65 of Lowell died at 17 Elm street at 5 30 Sunday morning after emigrating from Dublin 40 years ago. He worked 14 years at Lowell Manufacturing and led in Burke Temperance Institute. He leaves a wife and two children. funeral Tuesday at 2. William Grimwood 62, of 63 Pine street, died Sunday of consumption after 18 months illness. A landscape gardener who was respected by many, he belonged to Highland Council Royal Arcanum. Funeral notice to appear later.
Funeral services were held for Timothy Cronan at 3.30 on Sunday from 15 Little Street with the Holy Name Society present. Interment followed at the Catholic cemetery under C. H. Molloy. bearers included James Lyons and Edward McGovern. Other services included Warren Webster at Varsum Avenue and Sadie Churchill at 704 Middlesex Street. Interments were at Edson cemetery. mourners included families and local lineups.
Friends and family crowded Saturday and Saturday night to honor Rev Thomas Haworth on his 80th birthday. The gathering included city pastors, out of town guest C L Adams of Boston, and many who sent flowers. Mrs Haworth and daughters in law served light refreshments as well wishers offered greetings and prayers.
Grand Trunk adds five first class coaches at Point St. Charles as part of an 800 series batch. Each 68 foot car seats 72 passengers, features wide vestibules, Westinghouse brakes, air signals, steel platform with dust proofing, Gothic oak and mahogany interiors, carpeted aisles, self flushing closets, separate ladies lavatories, steam heating, and ample ventilation. The cars combine elegance, comfort, and advanced safety in a highly praised package. Also promotes Von Stan pineapple tablets as a pure vegetable pepsin digestive aid sold by local firms.
Auction by R L Day Co lists numerous ex-dividend, new issues and preferred stocks from mills banks and railroads. Includes Boston Belting Manchester Naumkeag Pepperell Amory Blackstone mass and national banks, City of Jersey, City of Ogden Utah bonds, Swift & Co. notes, Chapman Valve Co. and Boston Tow Boat Co. instruments with various yields and maturities. Also notes sleighs supplied by Fay Bros and Hosford.
William J. Mahoney longtime Lagrange Street house proprietor and boxing patron in Boston dies of Brights disease at his Charlestown residence. A former common council member from 1886 to 1889, he aided many young boxers in reaching prominence. Sleighs from $15 upwards at Fay.
Week ending December 30 1899 reports population 0 114 total deaths 39 deaths under five 9 infectious diseases 1 acute lung diseases 9 smallpox 1 death rate 22.5 per thousand vs 90.04 and 17.31 prior weeks infectious diseases scarlet fever 2 measles 6 Board of Health item notes women entering a car and a quip about seating from the Chicago Post.
A humorous ad from Carleton and Hovey at 236 Merrimack St promotes New Year resolutions and urges readers to shop there. It lists self restraint vows with playful exceptions for C H cigars and chocolates and ends with a friendly N. B. greeting and invitation to visit.
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