Boston and Maine Railroad Service Between Lowell and Boston
Train schedule item notes service between Lowell and Boston on the Boston and Maine line. Details read as a brief transit notice with times and frequency not fully legible in the fragment.
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
4
Train schedule item notes service between Lowell and Boston on the Boston and Maine line. Details read as a brief transit notice with times and frequency not fully legible in the fragment.
The Democrat effort to recapture West Virginia faces a tough path as the state leans Republican. Other notes mention Kansas wheat growth, the Philadelphia convention, weather swings, and criticizes Admiral Dewey for seeking public office. A Cuban war crime case and May coinage totals are also noted with brisk, opinionated tone.
Commentary notes the Paris Exposition failing to meet promised standards and drawing sharp criticism from Robert Roosevelt of New York. The piece shifts to praise for the currency act and the expected rise in national bank note demand as people adopt the new system via local banks.
Secretary Gage notes demand for national bank notes outstrips Bureau of Engraving and Printing capacity. The piece condemns India’s famine relief inefficiency and questions British civilization amid South Africa killings, calling Providence a libel on human suffering and population issues.
The article contrasts India’s famine and Russia’s hunger crisis, noting millions starved in India and Russia facing ruin of peasants. It cites relief efforts as only palliative, blames landowners and inadequate reforms, and argues famines persist until industrial strengthening and gradual political change.
Quotations critique vice and youth morals in city life and discuss political health and civil service readiness. The selection cites the New York World urging accountability for cigarette and morphine linked crimes, the Boston Transcript on physical exams for presidential candidates, and other editorials from Springfield, Manchester, and Chicago praising impartiality and humanity.
A speaker recalls a night in Boston watching baggage handlers damage trunks for $2.50 repairs and argues such carelessness reflects broader labor issues. The note links fair work to civic duties, then shifts to topics on marriage age, Bath houses, and a minister lambasting bonnet birds. Cadet Pillsbury at West Point is praised for modest, steady progress.
Several noted Lowell fishermen face suspicion for paying fines in Pelham after at least three parties vanished recently. Reports of good catches circulate, but the revelation that someone paid handsomely for a lot of fish casts doubt on their stories.
Miss Margaret Riley and Mr Michael Higgins wed at Immaculate Conception parochial residence by Rev Joyce. A reception followed at 722 Concord street. couple plan monthlong Boston trip then reside on Concord street. Also: Sadie E Hamilton and Augustus E Bock wed at 89 C street. Henry Beaupartant and Minnie Lefevre married at St Jean Baptiste parochial residence by Rev Fournier.
Funeral services were held for Pliny Rollins at 2 PM from 15 Fourth Street with Rev G F Kenngett leading and Apollo quartet providing singing. Bearers were Low ell lodge K of P members, and burial followed at Edson cemetery with Undertaker Carrier in charge. Also noted were funerals for Joseph Jean Felix from 103 Tucker Street at 4 30 PM with burial at St Joseph's cemetery, Lucy A Palmer from Weinbeck's warerooms with burial at Hildreth cemetery, and Ella E Shepherd from her North Chelmsford home at 2 PM with Interment at North Chelmsford cemetery under Undertaker John Marinel.
Usher In this city on June 4 at 633 Broadway street Margaret Thresa Usher aged 11 days. Huntoon In this city on June 3 at 111 Westford street Dr James M Huntoon aged 75 years. Funeral services Wednesday June 6 at 2 30 at 111 Westford street. McCann In this city on June 4 at St Peters orphanage Sarah McCann aged 7 years. Carriere In this city on June 2 at 116 Tucker street Joseph J Carriere aged 4 months. Duke In this city on June 4 at 140 Cumberland road Joseph A Dube aged 2 months.
At a past evening meeting in their hall Camp Farragut attendees reported three initiations and one application. Arrangements were made for a reception to honor department officers of the S of V on June 18.
A notice for the Frederick A. Stokes edition of The Cambric Mask details its publication in New York and Lowell. The box describes the tale as thoroughly American with a stirring plot a love story and vivid appreciation of nature as in The Haunts of Men.
Mrs Charles H Allen and Miss Bertha Allen are expected at their city home tomorrow. Governor Allen will sail from Porto Rico on or after the 15th due to ongoing considerations and personal business needs. Mrs J D Willman’s Boston visit included singing at a hospital relief concert. George L Lawson family left for Nabnassett summer home. Donald C Taplin sails to Margate PEI for a four month rustication. Violinist Emil C Lavigneur to supply music on Pilgrim steamer season. Ayer Home patrons meet Wednesday at 3 pm. Dr and Mrs Gai P Madden set sail for Europe on the 14th, planning to tour the British Isles and Paris exposition.
Advertises the In-er-seal moisture proof biscuit package of pre prepared cardboard and paper that seals airtight against moisture odors germs. Claims showrooms survive fire hose drenching and remain crisp. package excludes dust and atmospheric contact. National Biscuit Company promotes strong demand and widespread recognition.
The Spanish war veterans held a regular meeting with three initiations and memorial photographs. Livermore lodge A C U W conducted one initiation. Golden Harvest Circle C of F met in their rooms with one initiation and Bridget Doherty installed as deputy. Wamesit lodge Manchester Unity I Q O Fy held their regular Monday meeting.
Investors race to own the Tyche and Yyche coins as demand surges, collectors and traders report rising prices and new listings flood exchanges. Analysts note volatility and potential for rapid shifts as the trend spreads across regions and platforms.
A scarcely used Picyele bicycle from 1900 is offered for sale. It has not been ridden and comes with a note listing 50 reasons for selling. Address available at mid ninth floor office 15 8t.
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