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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
4
The Lowell Daily Soupier expands its reach and impact, aiming to become a larger daily paper in Lowell. It emphasizes that circulation opens to all readers and new pages join the list, signaling broader community access and competition with the Courier.
The article critiques the scramble for Africa and global power tensions as nations enlarge partitions of influence. It cites British Boer clashes, Gen Otis in the Philippines, and a shift toward open doors and mutual benefits while warning of universal war and costly entanglements for the United States.
The piece criticizes Young Mr. Kiley for attempting to preside over the Boston common council after adjournment. It argues that only proper legal remedies exist for any improper adjournment and that a member cannot seize control without a majority’s assent. Kiley’s move is described as absurd and ludicrous.
Reformers clash over civil service tools as critics say the system hinders efficient administration. The President’s orders are praised for removing junk, but residual rules remain—creating friction, inequity, and bottlenecks from Maine to California. Veteran clerks resist changes, while younger staff bear extra workload and pay cuts without real reform.
A collection of excerpts from several newspapers noting opinions on a permanent US financial policy, the gold standard, a potential new naval disarmament rescript, and praise for municipal fire departments. It includes commentary on Boston liquor control, state vs local authority, and Governor Crane’s inaugural address as prudent management guidance. The quotes reflect varied regional stances and journalistic tones of the era.
The artist Mr Phelps formerly of Lowell now living in Chesham New Hampshire will bring his works to Wescotts studio for sale to Lowell residents. He specializes in Monamock pictures and brook scenes and once had a studio at the falls with a mirror and art supplies. The exhibition will be free and draw local interest alongside a planned library lunettes display celebrating textile development and printing.
Mrs Flashout jokes that her silk dresses come from a poor insignificant worm while her son Bobby agrees the worm is their father. The light exchange reflects a humorous household moment.
The Unity Globes met Friday at Mrs Albert T Greene home on Dartmouth street and voted to donate 40 from last fair profits to the Lowell Humane society. The next meeting is set for Mrs George Evans residence on Thirteenth street Thursday afternoon January 18 at 2 30 PM. Mrs Walter J Penny of 45 Talbot street held an at home yesterday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock.
A full audience attended Souvenir Night at the Opera House as every seat and standing room filled. The bill showcased The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown with Jere Grady in the lead and a cast including Lillian Seymore Maude Rogers Harry Brooks and Dan Burke. Specialties by Master Condon drew recalls. The company closes today with matinee Bob and evening The Great Brooklyn Handicap.
The second performance of A Man of Mystery drew a large audience at Music Hall last evening. The production features strong acting, with Miss Marie Leslie and Mr. T D Miles delivering effective introductions. Scenic effects and elaborate stage settings enhance the heavy staging, with two more performances expected this afternoon and tonight. The Broadway Burlesquers return to Music Hall Monday for a three night run with McAvoy and May Gilbert and Goldie Emma Carns Froebel and Rage among others. A musical extravaganza Raz Ma Taz closes the bill with twenty chorus girls and standout costumes and electric effects. The company promises unusual merit and wide patronage. Seats are on sale.
Two performances remain of a strong Savoy theatre show this week as Patterson brothers perform complex horizontal bar work and Sidonia, Fitzgibbon, McCoy and Fitzgibbon entertain with comedy sketches. Adele Purvis Onri leads next week’s lineup alongside Polly Homes the Irish duchess and St Onge brothers trick cycling. Harry Edson and his pug Doc are also featured.
Mme Modjeska presents Marie Antoinette in Boston with a closing week of revivals. Mary Stuart Macbeth are slotted on the bill with The Ladies Battle as Tuesday’s new departure in light modern comedy. Marie Antoinette repeats midweek and Thursday night January 11. The Rogers Brothers in Wall Street open at the Boston Museum with Maude Raymond and a large chorus, praised for drawing power and humorous farce.
A compact chronology from 1803 to 1882 traces milestones in public schooling, higher education, and educational reform. Key items include land grants for schools, early normal schools, the founding of Vassar, compulsory education movements, textbooks reforms, and pioneering programs in Braille and cooking. The list highlights nations and institutions shaping education worldwide.
PRR offers a personally-conducted Pullman tour through old Mexico departing New York February 12 visiting major sites and five days in Mexico City. Boston round trip tickets are 395 dollars. Inquiries to D N Bell, tourist agent, 205 Washington Street, Boston. Funeral of Mrs. Margaret Burke at 8:30 from No 94 Lakeview Avenue. Services at St Michael's Church. Burial in St Patrick's Cemetery.
Pierson drug store reports strong sales of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy amid la grippe season. Five bottles sold for a medical product, praised for stopping cough and healing throat and lungs with prompt relief. available at all druggists.
In Philadelphia Press style, Cousin Belle recalls asking for help after Mabel accepted a suitor. Belle admits she merely hinted to Mabel that she pursued the same man, implying no direct intercession.
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