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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1898
Page
4
The Lowell Daily Courier describes itself as the oldest and best daily paper in Middlesex County, established in 1826 with daily publication since 1845. It notes delivery by carrier at 12 cents a week or 50 cents a month from the Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street.
The column argues June is apt for cable cutting and praises Hobson but elevates Dewey as the real hero. It critiques Spain's appeals to powers and notes warming Canada US relations. It condemns the war revenue bill as inept and questions a proposed fire insurance law while urging Bryan era servicemen to Manila. It mocks Congress as unparliamentary and laments French hostility toward the US Navy and a looming French exposition.
The fragment suggests a diplomatic stance where Prance could align with American sentiment or alter outreach if she finds the American people unfavorable, signaling a cautious approach to public reception and messaging.
The piece notes that in the past year Brazil and Chile expanded South American railways, while the United States and Canada hold the majority of western hemisphere mileage. It cites 1892 to 1896 growth, US share at 41 percent of global track, and a looming recovery as business prospers, with most eastern towns near lines.
Mrs J C Croly known as Jennie June suffers a broken hip from a fall while shopping in New York. Mr and Mrs William Lavin plan a Brattleboro summer with possible concert appearances, and Mrs Lavin will sing in Wiesbaden upon return to Germany in autumn. Laucien Howe joins them in Brattleboro then departs abroad with Mrs Lavin. Dr Louis Appia a Geneva physician and Red Cross founder recently died. Prof Earl Barnes may be elected to Cornell pedagogy chair after Europe trip. Greece’s crown prince and princess will split a year away in Germany and Denmark. Laura Smith Haviland, early Underground Railroad figure, died in Grand Rapids.
A collection of editorial excerpts notes the Massachusetts link to the Merrimac voyage led by Lieut Hobson and compares heroic deeds across reports. It also critiques Fourth of July planning and touches on pending Canada talks and Americanization concerns in Louisiana and overseas territories.
This piece recalls George Charette a famed Lowell newsboy and carrier, lauds his naval bravery, critiques free telephones for the city, and laments rude behavior on a Lawrence streetcar. It also urges grade crossing improvements near the Merrimack and Middlesex stations to ease travel and baggage handling.
A large delegation from the Middlesex Women's Club attended the annual state federation meeting in Amesbury today. Regular delegates include Miss Helen Whittier Mrs W S Lamson Mrs J G Hill Mrs F C Plunkett and Mrs F J Boynton with Lowell attendance likely to reach about 40. Morning business session with reports elections and amendment action followed by visits to local sites including the Whittier homestead. Afternoon speakers include Prof Charles E Fay of Tufts and the Boston group All Around Dickens. FOR SALE boarding and lodging house 17 rooms central location price 850 and house 13 rooms modern improvements price 375. T H Elliott 64 Central St.
Elijah A. Morse former 12th district representative died at his Canton home after months of ill health. A stove polish maker by trade he served in the Legislature state senate and executive council before four terms in Congress ending 1896. Born South Bend Indiana 1641 he began public life with the Prohibition party before aligning with Republicans. Also noted Boston business leader Jonathan Lane heart failure and tenor George Werrenrath’s death in Brooklyn.
A. J. Howe writes the Courier praising anticipated committee reports on reforming the assessors department. He argues against paying $1800 to $2000 yearly, stating many competent locals will work for $1000, about 18 cents per day for 313 days, and asks for a just, satisfactory report for taxpayers.
Miss Hugbertie Pruyn of Albany and Charles Sumner Hamlin of Boston married in Albany at St. Peter's Church. The ceremony was led by Episcopal Bishop Doane with Dean Robbins and Dr. Battershall assisting. Attendants included Grace and Harriet Parker, Anna Parker, Grace Marvin, Jane Hamlin, Lena Morton, Cornelia Robb, and Elizabeth Oliver. Best man was Josiah Quincy. ushers included Seldon Marvin, Landon Marvin, Louis Parker, George Hamlin, Frank Hamlin, Van Rensellaer Erving, Wheelwright, and Curtis. Hamlin, Harvard graduate, formerly assistant secretary of the treasury, is active in Democratic circles.
The writer visits Marcellus Patten’s greenhouses in Tewksbury for an annual talk with Mr. Patten. The piece praises his pinks as among New England’s finest and notes Patten’s repeated top prizes at Boston horticultural shows, while attributing much to skill and family support.
The June Success presents a panorama of the war and patriotic wealth themes. Ruth W Aborn profiles Gladstone greatness. Col Albert Pope is featured in From Farmer Boy to Millionaire by Manley M Gillam. Articles cover education at home for girls, parenting, and studies in history and literature with a Catholic World June issue. New works reviewed include Stockton’s The Girl at Cobhurst and Vibration the Law of Life, noting bold claims and grandiloquent style.
The city’s largest ice chest sits at the Crystal on 140 Worthen Street opposite City Hall. It stores 50 barrels of ale 49 barrels of chest lager and 30 tons of ice making beachfront cooling unnecessary this summer.
Monday evening a sum of money wrapped in a handkerchief was left on Central Prescott or Bridge street with a reward offered at this office. Wanted a light housekeeping tenement of 8 or 4 rooms in a good location. specify price and send by letter to J. & P. at Citizen.
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