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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1900
Page
4
The Lowell Daily Courier notes reductions in Boston’s water division as a new leader discharges many workers. It predicts war with the Filipinos will end by proclamation, treating remaining insurgents as bandits. Bryan’s Boston visit draws crowds, but free silver faces cool reception in New England amid gold standard prosperity.
It is settled the London Honourables will not visit Boston until the war ends and the trip is indefinitely postponed. In gloom across England, public amusements suffer, and Boston Ancients hope to entertain them later. Peace in South Africa must be restored first, possibly many months hence.
The writer urges General White to surrender to save his forces at Ladysmith, arguing continued resistance would cost many lives. Bravery has limits and a general bears responsibility for troops, so surrender when further resistance is futile to protect soldiers.
The piece debates South African War strategies as Ladysmith faces siege. It questions whether to risk more lives in futile attempts to reach Gen. White, warns against surrender of 8000 British troops, and urges rapid, decisive action. It argues Boers defend their country with mobile tactics, and critiques British leadership and planning.
The Prince Regent of Bavaria conferred the Order of St Michael first class on Dr. Fridtjof Nansen the explorer. In Buenos Ayres Argentina President Roca with Ministers Jofre Rivadavia Garcia and Grau visited Rear Admiral Schleys flagship the Chicago and received 21 gun salutes. Jesse James Jr marries Stella Frances Magowan in Kansas City Frank James attends wedding.
A collection of brief quotes from newspapers including the Haverhill Gazette Nashua Press Indianapolis Sentinel Baltimore News and Boston Globe. Topics range from politics and elections to libraries and media, with wry observations on editors clergymen and public discourse. The remarks reflect national and regional tensions and media culture of the era.
Bryan plans a Boston overnight with Robert Treat Paine Jr and speaks in Lawrence before heading to Portland. The Lowell vote showed limited support three years ago. The note also covers local items on school committee punctuality, Middlesex Women’s club support for home talent, a young corporal in the Philippines, ice football on Hale’s brook, and theatre and lecture announcements in Lowell.
More than 200 tickets were sold for a whist tournament at the Highland club last evening to benefit the Ayer home. Four tables played for about an hour and a half with eight minute sessions, followed by dancing and music by Hib bard's orchestra. Six prizes were awarded to both men and women, and several ladies oversaw tournament and table duties.
The Kiaw and Planger vaudeville farce proved highly profitable with a four week take near $35,000. It drew large crowds at the Boston Museum and Opera house, suggesting substantial receipts on the road as well. Lowell becomes the next stop after Boston.
Rose Sydell and her London Belles opened a three night stand at Music Hall with a current programme. Campbell Shepp staged a lively opener with Rose as La Belle Hogan while the company sang in a drinking chorus. Maggie OConnor rendered Bunny Tennessee in strong voice as the audience clapped long. The book readers quartet listed several recent songs.
A lively program showcased J P Lee in Who Threw the Brick and the alio act as the evening’s hit. Hilton Bros juggle and pass with ease. Campbell Shepp and James P Lee offered a humorous Irish German sketch and O Rourke Bernette performed buck and wing in wooden shoes to applause. Otis Shattuck Minnie Bernard teased with Dont Leave the Room. Nelson sisters wowed with daring acrobatics and head balance. The closing piece The Snapper capped an excellent show with repeat performances planned tonight and tomorrow.
Manager W H Boody presents Harry Williams Jr Imperial Burlesque at Music Hall for three nights starting Thursday February 1. The act boasts a full stage set, new material, and a top lineup including Cain Ruffell Crane Newcomb Bulla Lane and Jones with a grand finale of twenty women. Matinee Saturday seats on sale now.
A sizable crowd attended last evening as Scammon and Mont opened with song and comedy, Edward Denver offered descriptive songs, and the Freeze Brothers showcased tambourine work and baton twirls. Mlle Rialle dazzled with calcium light dances, including the Vesuvius and Lily numbers, while Tegge and Daniel performed a German dialect sketch. John Drew impressed as a top character comedian and singer, and Dilks and Wade closed with an instrumental sketch. Performances run daily at 2.30 PM and 8.15 PM.
The Gaiety theatre in Lowell opened yesterday afternoon with a strong burlesque show. Nellie Franklyn impressed with songs and dances, Henry T. Waite amazed as a trick violinist, Francis Harrison pleased the audience, and Cogan and Bacon delivered comedy and burlesque boxing. Leonie Hanson offered a Spanish dance and the closing burlesque, featuring Mackie as a Chinaman, drew praise. Next week promises another big bill with matinee at 2.50 and evening shows at 8.15. Prices: matinee 10 and 20 cents. evenings 10, 20 and 30 cents.
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