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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1900
Page
4
Oldest and best daily paper in Middle sex county established in 1826 and as a daily in 184. Published daily except Sundays and holidays at Courier-Citizen Building Merrimack street Lowell. Carriers deliver within city at 12 cents a week and 50 cents a month. Courier-Citizen Company.
A partial OCR item notes trains run between Lowell and Boston on the Boston and Maine line with Middlesex Street Station referenced. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate routine rail operation and a station name in the corridor.
The Lowell Daily Courier from January 16 1900 surveys political matters and figures. It discusses Congress warranting debate on its constitutional right to protect itself Senator Lodge to speak at the Webster statue unveiling and Long to accept the statue for the United States. It notes actions in Cuba under Gee Wood and scrutiny of Hoar critic John Barrett. It reports British tactics against the Boers and public reaction to Speaker Myers appointments. It mentions Fitchburg railroad lease remonstrances Harvard socialism and proposed honorary members. It previews the Cole trial defense by Moody Jones and notes Captain Leary governing Guam abolishing slavery and teaching self government under the American flag.
A Sunday Herald letter critiques Congress labeling banks as depositories versus depositaries and argues banks are corporate persons handling public funds. The piece also weighs France's actions in China, U S role as a world power, German and British shipbuilding, Krupp armaments, and Transvaal tensions, with sharp comments on imperial policies and morality.
F L Brown notes a strong Southern revival with new factories and booming lumber and phosphate sectors. The Teachers Mutual Benefit Association holds 923 members, but about 1750 teachers are eligible yet few join due to expectations of marriage or short city careers. those staying past six years tend to serve to retirement or illness.
Major-General Hector Archibald MacDonald hailed from Rosshire and Inverness, rising from clerk to color sergeant in the Gordon Highlanders. He fought in Afghanistan, Majuba, Ireland, and Egypt, earning three medals and a bronze decoration, then served with Kitchener, became brevet lieutenant colonel and colonel, led on the Nile, and was sent to India as brigadier general. He is beloved by his men for shared living and lack of rank distinction.
Felix Morris, noted across American theater, died of pneumonia at his New York apartments on a Saturday. Born in 1870 in Birkenhead England, he studied at Guy's Hospital London before pursuing acting in the United States, with early work in Lotta's Musette and later success as the reporter in Michael Strogoff. He worked with A. M. Palmer's stock company, Rosina Vokes, and Daniel Frohman's groups after Vokes's death.
The Assessors heard petitions from several corporations seeking abatements of recent tax bills, a prelude to related suits in the Tremont and Suffolk case to be argued before special commissioners. Bills will be protested until final court settlement. The note recalls Col. W S B Hopkins and the Darling Brothers contract dispute with Lowell.
The Opera House stage lights up a five week run with Geo W Wilson leading a strong Boston Museu m company in The Great Diamond Nobbery. The packed house crowded every seat and even standing room was scarce. Wilson, Kendal Weston and John W Barry head a capable cast with Florence Ashbrook and Agnes Farnum among standout women. A well rounded program includes juggling by Hardy and imitations by Dunn, plus a half hour instrumental by a ladies orchestra. This afternoon features Two Xmas Eyes and The Inquisitive Darkey, with Harbor Lights tonight led by Weston.
Play from Russ Whytal titled For Fair Virginia presented at Music Hall on Thursday Friday and Saturday with Saturday matinee January 18 1920 Scene set in Virginia wartime life not melodrama Russ Whytal in a light comedy role New York Sun praised acting and sustained interest A scenic setup accompanies the production Also scheduled Under the Dome by Lincoln J Carter runs for three nights starting Monday January 22 1920
The house packed beyond capacity last night as Mack and Dempsey showcased a star lineup. Smith O’Brien from New York drew warm acclaim with songs and stories, while J Knox Gavin Jennie Platt offered polished comedy and song. Walter Terry Nellie Elmer and the Frederick Bros. impressed in dance and musical acts. The flying Orvilles wowed with trapeze feats and Geo Bly sang richly. Matinees at 2.30 and evenings at 8.15 promise more to follow.
Miss Mary Sanders, a rising Irish actress famed for Ingenue roles, will star Monday Jan 22 at Tremont Theatre in Little Nell and the Marchioness, Mawson's dramatization of Dickens Old Curiosity Shop. Sanders will portray Little Nell and the Marchioness, a pairing praised as well suited.
Displaying her unquestioned abilities and versatility the performer headlines a show with a handpicked company including Max Figman P Augustus Anderson Harold Hartsell John Jack William Seymour Charles Stanley H J Holliday Aubrey Beattie Anne Caverly Mary Mackenzie Lilly Eldredge Mollie Revell Staged by William Seymour the production features new scenery and lavish expenditure reflecting unmmitting effort and care.
The touring company presents famous New York stage hits never before seen outside elite venues. Miss Katherine Rober headlines a lavish production with special scenery and imported Paris costumes, supported by a skilled company.
The Lowell notice promotes Rose Pills from Carleton & Hoyey at 236 Merrimack Street as a blood-building tonic for athletes. It claims to support exertion and vitality with the familiar slogan Rose Pills make Rosy Cheeks and Rich Blood.
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