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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
4
Oldest and best daily paper in Middlesex County, established 1826, daily since 1845. Published at Courier-Citizen Building, Merrimack Street, Lowell. Carrier delivery 12 cents a week or 50 cents a month, except Sundays and holidays.
Railroad service updates outline trains between Lowell and Boston on the Boston and Maine line. Frequent schedules and times are listed for daily operation with emphasis on departures from Lowell and arrivals in Boston. Service details include basic trip counts and fare notes for riders.
Readers planning vacations away from town can arrange weekly Courier delivery by submitting their name and address at the Courier Citizens building business office.
The piece reflects on United States actions toward China and the world reaction, criticizing isolationist and expansionist stances. It critiques Curtis Guild’s rejection of a high post, comments on Gargan’s political machine, laments brutal treatment of Chinese in America, and condemns the muddled Congress and Democratic party leadership in Massachusetts with wary suggestions about future war prospects and foreign policy.
The piece critiques Massachusetts stance on McKinley era imperial policy, noting opposition to annexation in Cuba and Puerto Rico. It mocks Atkinson for trying to sway anti McKinley votes, warns that a Democratic House would clash with funding army needs, and argues a McKinley victory with an anti imperial House is unlikely.
A discussion argues against linking feminine dress quality to annual spending. It defends modest wardrobes, notes many look well with less, and contests the idea that wealth alone dictates style. Critics warn money power divides society and harms shared dignity.
Alumni reunions, banquets, and field day activities span towns from Pembroke to Wolfeboro in August. Speakers include Hon. Henry Furber and George L. McAllister with Old Home souvenirs coordinated by Col. W. H. Stinson. Events feature bells, concerts, picnics, and public exercises at Brewster academy grounds.
A Washington Star verse reflects on defenses and dangers of the Fourth of July. It notes public worry over illness yet asserts the holiday remains a yearly, festive event with safety and patriotism enduring despite threats. The poem playfully contrasts common fears with the enduring presence of celebration.
Stockholders and others with interests are advised that through business hours today Lowell and Suburban certificates should be delivered at once to secure proper handling and recording of their holdings.
The Lowell cemetery is praised as well cared for and artfully laid out with monuments and a memorial chapel. A printed photograph book by treasurer Charles I Knapp showcases the graves and gateways. A weather shift brings cooling rain and reflections on community character as Mayor Crowley contends with youth raids and odd dog tales.
A man traveling from Philadelphia to Fall River failed to secure a room on the steamer from New York, slept through connections, and woke on a Boston train with the brakeman alerting him to not leave articles in the car. He sought a hotel for the night as the next Lavella-bound train was hours away.
Bridget Coughlan died at her home 187 Mount Vernon Street aged 78. She leaves two sisters Ellen F who was Morrill school principal and Mrs E J Harrigan. William B Scott aged 34 died at 438 Central Street. Tyra A Tingdall infant child of Walfred and Mary Tingdall died at 344 Lincoln Street last Tuesday night.
The funeral for Henry A Lord was held at his home on 45 Marshall street on Wednesday afternoon with Rev Geo M Ward D D officiating. Bearers were H B Shattuck, J W Hyde, A P Green and L S Ward. burial directed by J B Currier.
Listings of July 18 deaths in Lowell and city area including Will Ecott 34 at Lowell General Hospital Marie Gautier 6 months at home and others Ernest Richards 4 months Oscar Villette 6 months Marie Cyr 1 month Louis Page 77 at city hospital Louis Tanguay 32 at St Johns hospital Catherine Kelly 18 Catherine McGirr 19 Bridget Coughlan 78 Dora Livingstone Marvel 56 widow with private funeral services scheduled Friday morning and at local church Flowers requested not to be sent.
Entourages and visits across Maine and Pennsylvania as residents of Lowell and nearby towns host friends and relatives. Guests include George H Hebron of East Merrimack Street with George Motley at Kenneth Dunkport Maine, and Mrs Levi Houston in Williamsport Pa visiting Mrs S T Wright in North Chelmsford. News of travel to Adirondacks Atlantic City Great Pond and a Baptist society gathering at Dr S A Wood’s residence. A harness maker Joseph Dyer suffers heat illness. a marriage in Lowell between Osmon Long and Alice Ogley.
In the July Century editorials the two great plagues menacing American society are the sensational press and theatre. They argue mass audiences crave vice and deviance for profit, fueling demoralization of youth, with sensationalism spreading through police court details and stage indecency driving but fleeting crowds.
Under the Pennsylvania Railroad Company personal tour system a trip from Boston will depart September 14 visiting Gettysburg Luray and Washington. The rate of 35 dollars covers carriage drives Caverns admission and hotel accommodations. D N Bell Tourist Agent 205 Washington Street Boston.
The Foresters of America urban group held two initiations and four propositions at a meeting in Lowell. A Washington mandery lawn party at Elbridge G. Smith’s South Street home drew about 160 attendees, with Grace Carll, Mrs. Wm Harriman, and Eva Christy providing vocals. McHlroy's orchestra performed as lanterns lit the grounds and fire balloons rose, accompanied by a fireworks display. Messages on the lanterns were to be returned to Mr. Smith.
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