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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1900
Page
4
Train times for Boston and Maine service from Boston to multiple destinations with symbols marking via Bedford and Western Division routes. Sunday trains listed with morning and afternoon departures and arrivals, including special notations for Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Readers may arrange regular home delivery of the Courier by leaving their name and address at the Courier-Citizen building business office to receive a copy while away on vacation.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes growing unrest in China and argues for stronger edicts from world powers. It compares Mexican Yaquis resurgent fight for freedom with Filipino resistance, suggesting longstanding desire for independence remains strong among peoples kept under restrictive rule.
A historical piece quotes the German leader urging troops to show discipline and efficiency as they head to China. He asks them to spare nobody and make no prisoners, claiming civilization will benefit and blessing will accompany their arms. The comparison to the Sermon on the Mount is raised as a contrast to the idea that war is hell.
The article discusses the expanding export trade as crucial to national growth. It notes increasing competition between export commission merchants and manufacturers as foreign markets broaden. It emphasizes adopting legitimate measures to further enhance trade and grow with the expanding commerce landscape.
The article argues manufacturers should build direct foreign demand rather than rely on exclusive export firms. It notes pricing disputes with importers, the risk to local exporters, and the value of credit, banks, and agents in Europe. It stresses the need to adapt to markets like Central and South America and China for future growth.
A Washington dinner party of cabinet ministers senators and diplomats failed to name the Five Points of Calvinism prompting a humorous exchange about apostles and disciples. The episode underscores the value of Sunday schools in religious education as recounted by the Chicago Record correspondent.
Thousands attended the Fort Hill park concert enjoying music in the hot sun. The piece highlights Lowell residents as a refined, self respecting group and calls for winter concerts. It recalls quips about General Butler, transit fare debates, and local public life including a vivid lakeview crowd and a bulb lit Mayflower parade setup.
A local report praises a well received gramme and band concerts in Lowell while condemning the Lakeview Avenue dump as an unsightly offensive spot. City leaders are thanked for promoting music and residents demand action to abolish the dump.
Peter F Harrington died Saturday at his home 9 L street age 23 a timekeeper for Lowell Suburban Street Railway Co He leaves a father a sister Mary F and three brothers Dennis Timothy and Thomas In Dracut Mrs Martha Duncan died July 27 funeral held at her Lawrence road home She was daughter of the late Linb and Mrs Lee with several surviving siblings Interment at Hildreth Cemetery Centralville
Obituaries and funeral notices for several residents including Margaret Fitzpatrick Helen Fennell Agnes Delaney Marie Louise Pratte and others. Details cover home addresses funeral times and burial locations with undertaker arrangements and family references. Also lists newborns and small children with ages and birth dates from July 27 to July 30 in the city.
Miss Mary C McCue and Miss Virginia Richardson spend a pleasant summer at Hillside Waldo Maine. Lizzie Sturtevant vacations at Franklin Falls New Hampshire. Mr and Mrs R S Chlse visit Deerfield Centre. Jenhie Shirron hosts a Pleasant birthday party with cream and cake on her lawn. Henry J Davie of Lowell gains a six dollar monthly pension. Wiliam Tuttle vacationing at Point Pleasant Wellfleet. James Gilbertty, Lakeview manager, acts in Dick Deadeye in Boston. William N Burke vacationing at Malone New York. City Treasurer Coburn appears at city hall for a health update. Mrs J W Talford and Hertha Ober vacationing at Revere beach. Ida Ober visits Shir ley. Mrs Albert Whitaker and Minnie Edwards vacation at Beverly with Mason Irving. Mrs Clarence E Edwards and children are at an unspecified location.
Dren will spend the next week at Salisbury beach as guests of Mrs Geo Lovett at Milton cottage. Local Grand Army men listed as attendees include J Adams Barnett Charles T Fin Jonas W Wilson Frank S Pevey and wife all of Lowell Benjamin F Freeman Chas F Hatch Gershom L Bassett John Q A Ferguson J P Emerson and Francis Hutchinson of Chelmsford. Col C A R Dimon is the Lowell post delegate with Charles H Coburn as alternate. Neither will go to Chicago.
The Lowell Humane Society reports six months ending June 30 detailing horse mistreatment including killed animals, lameness, galling and soreness, overload and beating. It notes underfed cattle and calves, neglected stables, cruelty to cows and dogs, prosecutions, and animals unfit for labor. Cold weather blanket issues and horses worked without shoes are mentioned along with stable neglect.
About 50 friends gathered Friday evening July 27 at Grace Hurley's home 850 Central Street to present a gold bracelet. Miss Bertha Griffin of Lawrence gave the presentation speech. A musical program featured piano selections by several young artists, songs by numerous performers, readings, games, and refreshments, all described as highly enjoyable.
In a Pickman Police Court session, drunks Charles Johnson Matth ew Menheer Archibald McCawley Vietar Perreau and Eugene Conners were fined $2 while Charles Nugent William Cilly Lizzie Courier Alice Quigley and Cornelius Sullivan paid $5 fines. Youthful offenders Blanche Durand and Roy Young face Friday for pigeon thefts. Richard Rydle and Esther Corcoran appear this afternoon for trial on charges of stealing money and drunkenness.
After meals this tablet relieves dyspepsia indigestion and constipation. One box cures. Available at all druggists for 25 cents. Also cautions about cold progression and promotes Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy for colds.
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