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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1900
Page
4
The excerpt notes the Lowell Courier is the oldest daily paper in Middlesex County, established 1826 with daily publication except Sundays and holidays. It lists delivery by carrier at 12 cents a week or 50 cents a month and identifies Courier-Citizen Company location at Merrimack Street in Lowell.
No two cent newspaper in Lowell has a larger or more influential circulation than the Courier. Each day adds to its list. "Circulation Books open to all."
Railway service details show regular trains operating between Lowell and Boston. Schedule notes indicate departure and arrival times along the corridor with standard fare information and likely stopping points in between.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes 23,875 Boston arrests for drunkenness in the prior year, 3,774 below the five year average, and argues for cutting war taxes to reduce government revenue and avoid a growing surplus. It also critiques a Sunday paper’s Boer War illustration for its imagined brutality, linking it to the adage War is Hell.
The piece argues Germany may threaten the Monroe Doctrine once it builds a navy. It questions grand expansion, defends strict adherence to the Doctrine, and criticizes the New York World’s influence on national finances while praising Secretary Gage as level headed and financially experienced.
The writer argues Lyman J. Gage could misuse government financial power for bankers, expressing pity that the economy is government-dependent. They insist the treasury head must exercise broad discretion but reassure there will be no repeat of the 1893 1894 finance meddling.
The piece weighs the German reaction to British enforcement actions at sea near South Africa and potential wider conflict. It discusses Britain’s wartime seizures, possible responses, and how France Russia and Germany might react, with hints of looming European tension and the prospect of war if demands aren’t met. It also notes UK domestic strain from the South African conflict and implied international diplomacy.
A brisk public appeal shows the Lawton fund hitting the fifty thousand mark thanks to generous impulses and gratitude for a Luzon hero. Observations from Chicago and Worcester note persuasive ads influence buyers and guide readers to discover what they want and where to buy it.
The women’s branch of the People’s Club announces a second term in dressmaking for beginners and advanced pupils starting Thursday February 1, and a second term in millinery beginning Tuesday January 13. Classes are limited and details are available from the club superintendent at Swan’s block rooms 22 and 23 each evening.
Mrs E C Swift and Miss Swift travel to Washington then Boston before sailing for Europe. They will stay abroad until autumn as a Pride's Crossing villa is not ready for summer. Mr Swift plans a Beacon Street residence. Miss Perry of Lowell served as bridemaid at Miss Tremlett and Mr Josiah Noyes Bacon's wedding in Boston.
Alma Chester launches a seven day engagement at the Opera House tonight, hailed as a premier repertoire star by cities she toured this season. Dibble’s strongest supporting company, enhanced by notable scenic settings, carries a carload of scenery. Matinees begin Tuesday with 10 and 20 cent pricing. Reserved seats for Monday at 15 cents are available at the box office before 3 p.m., with Dove Davidson’s hit Dangers of a Great City showcased.
Broadway Burlesquers touted as the top burlesque company opens at Music hall for three nights with a 20 piece chorus and seven vaudeville acts led by McAvoy and May in A Conglomeration Emma Carus Gilbert and Goldie Frobel and Ruge Lew Wells and Carlin Sisters. The three act comedy How Smith Met Jones by A Von Moser comes Jan 11 12 and 13 with seats on sale.
Polly Holmes the Irish Duchess arrives from Tony Pastor's in New York and headlines a strong Savoy Theatre program. Adele Purvis Onri from Koster & Biass performs novelty dancing with own electrician and rolling globe act. St Onge brothers bring American cycle tricks, adding appeal to the lineup.
Prominent Boston Weber male quartet will perform at St Pauls church Lowell on Thursday Feb 1 with a reader and soprano. Proceeds benefit the Lowell Humane Society. The group has drawn praise from major cities and the event promises refined entertainment with tickets already held by leading local families.
The Ladies Aid of the First Spiritualist society held a whist party Saturday night in Odd Fellows hall. Top players included Miss Cora Perrin and Mrs M H Sawyer among the ladies, with Mr P W Clark and Mr A B E Welch leading the gentlemen. Committee in charge were Mrs Bertha Bird, Mrs Nellie Favor, and Mrs Cory Brojon.
Mrs Caroline Crosby of the village marked her 90th birthday on Saturday in a cordial gathering assisted by her daughter Abby F. Crosby. Friends from Lowell joined honored guests, as light refreshments and birthday cake were served under the direction of local hosts and gentle ushering by Master Frederick Tangley and Miss Rachel Mueller.
Notices by Chelmsford selectmen about public behavior and health. scarlet fever cases report decline. St John’s Total Abstinence Society installs officers for 1900. ongoing debates and entertainment planned. Congregational and Ladies church events set. social dances and a mishap at the temperance hall are noted.
A display of new shirt patterns in stripes and heraldic designs with varied cuffs and collars, priced around 1.67 1.47. A large sale of men’s hats and caps, including silk plush polo caps and driving caps, with heavy discounts on dozens of items and boys trousers in multiple weights and sizes 4 to 16.
Bargain a sale note from Maynard stock sale featuring children's wool jackets now 59 cents, pique jackets at 25 cents, boys woolen pants 25 cents, linen collars two for 15 cents, and spool cotton spools at 2% cents each, with mention of stock taking and limited quantities.
The Selp-Help club for young girls is formed at the First Baptist church under King's Daughters guidance. Instructors in physical culture and sewing will teach, and the group will provide rational amusement. Meetings occur biweekly with Miss Adelaide JH Noyes already guiding initial sessions.
An old ad touts Hood's Pills as cures for liver problems, nervousness, indigestion and headaches. It claims easy administration and operation with a price of 2650.
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