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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
4
Boston and Maine Railroad service runs on the route between Lowell and Boston with schedules listed for passenger trips. The note places the activity along Lex Street and indicates ongoing operations for commuter travel.
Admiral Dewey remains at sea politically while criticisms swirl around Commissioner Peck over expenses and space sales at the Paris show. Fourth of July budgeting in Lowell is highlighted, with talk of a record city celebration. Kruger may seek refuge in the United States, while actors fund for a home nears $60,000 as donations surge. The stage’s charitable mission and the Actors’ Fund gain praise for aiding members.
A Shanghai consul report notes China's import value rising to 183,103,778 dollars in 1899, double 1890, with opium imports surpassing the prior year by over 1,000,000 pounds. Cotton goods and American imports like kerosene show strong moves, while sundries rise and flour imports all come from the United States. exports are estimated at 139,105,123 dollars.
The article discusses how the census process aims to improve accuracy and fairness, noting differences between northern and southern farming, plans to better classify entries, and attempts to reduce errors from 1890. It explains the challenges of comparing 1900 data with 1890, including economic conditions and incomplete past data, with examples from Massachusetts and general cautions for readers.
Warm weather tips urge saving water and avoiding waste as Lowell residents temper water in city pipes. Notes on Soderholtz loaned platino types, Conductor Mooney’s move to Salem, Merrimack river embankments, land pricing, and hospital debt. Sparrows nest at a lamp, a cowbird sighting, Memorial Day flag atop Immaculate Conception school, infant water guidance, and social chatter from Lawrence Telegram.
The obituary honors Civil War veteran William E Short of Lowell born Nashua New Hampshire April 11 1849 who served in 6th Massachusetts 29th Massachusetts 36th Massachusetts and 15th Battery of Light Artillery. He fought at Gaines Mills the seven days battles around Richmond White Oak Swamp Malvern Hill and Harrison's Landing and later Mobile and Blakeley. He returned to Lowell in 1865 and worked for Hamilton J C Ayer Company retiring in 1892.
The passage notes progress from heavy impediments to modern light baby carriages and envisions future self driving infants in autos. It highlights Boston and Maine railway plans to outfit 700 workers with uniforms and new coat and cap on June 11. It also reports city vaccination efforts with 2000 vaccine points used in areas where varioloid appeared amid a circus scare and no epidemic evidence.
Funeral notices report multiple services across Lowell and nearby towns. William W Marret Alphonse Baron Sophie Hamel Marie Langlois Stephen W Wright Susie Nelson Ellen Hickey William E Short Frederick Graham all had services led by local pastors with burials at St Josephs or Catholic cemeteries. Several mourners and church choirs participated with wide attendance and floral tributes.
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