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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
4
Oldest and best daily paper in Middle sex county established 1826 as daily in 1845. Published daily except Sundays and holidays at Courier-Citizen Building Merrimack street Lowell. Carriers deliver citywide at 12 cents a week 50 cents a month.
A historical Boston and Maine timetable lists trains between Lowell and Boston at Middlesex Street station with departures, arrivals, and special notes. It includes patterns for weekdays and Sundays, with designations like Via Bedford and Via Western Division, and notes that services run Wednesdays and Saturdays only.
The Lowell Daily Courier comments on aging yet sprightly ancients like Admiral Dewey, and on Lord Roberts pursuing the Boer army. It notes Hoar’s respected stature in Massachusetts politics, adjournment delays in Washington, Lawrence’s street complaints, and Senate decorum over armor plate debates. It hints Twain’s interest in a “strenuous life” and European residence.
The Fourth of July committee opts for a single parade to please more spectators. They anticipate about 50,000 people will view the procession and entrust the event’s hosting largely to the volunteers forming the parade.
The piece urges a spirited Fourth of July event led by local youth who have just graduated as part of the city’s rising generation. It calls for a rousing celebration and reflects on preparation for next month’s march lineup.
The article outlines Cretan bid terms for a railway concession where private funds build and operate at risk, with the state owning upon completion. It details expropriation costs, construction timelines, line length requirements, a fifty year term, rolling stock approval, and a 30,000-franc guarantee, noting future dissatisfaction from those who gain ownership once the concession ends.
The Lawrence Telegram cites Ben Butler as a model of firm character and decisive action fitting St Louis during mob trouble. The Chicago News notes Filipino rebels in San Miguel adopt bold tactics that terrify and threaten garrisons, urging caution over copying strategies.
The Atlantic Monthly article by Mr. Cleveland renews the old question about ex-presidents. The Bedford Standard mocks the idea of special treatment as unnecessary since ex-presidents have not shown incapacity to manage themselves.
The Springfield Union suggests lawmakers will avoid a probe into the Westminster Chambers bill failure and instead push reforms to lobby rules. It warns that the lobby is likely to keep operating as it pleases despite new rules.
The Lowell Citizen endorses John D Long for Vice President, arguing that supporters in New England and the East should rally behind such a strong man. It condemns unnamed opponents as belonging to the "and others" stance while praising Long's availability and strength.
The death of Thomas Mc Dermott after his fall from St Patrick's church steeple draws inquiries as a Savannah woman seeks identification of remains, while an undertaker finds the photo not matching. A burglar case in the Highlands ends with Officer Mulry praised. Athletics grow at Rogers Hall and debate gym plans. Smallpox cases rise in Fall River and other New England cities amid Canadian border movement.
Delia Kendrick aged 56 died in North Chelmsford yesterday. She is survived by husband John two sons John A and James HM and daughter Lottie Kendrick.
Remains of Ann Hoar who died in Boston Tuesday arrived in the city yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Burial was in Catholic cemetery with J. F. O'Donnell in charge. Funeral for Lucy Bennett was at Edson chapel at 10 a.m. Rev. L. W. Staples officiated. Buried in Edson cemetery, Undertaker Weinbeck in charge. Dr. James W. Huntoon funeral held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at his Westford street home conducted by Rev. Mr. Clark and Rev. Mr. Hall. There was singing by Mr. Harry Stocks. John C. Burke had general charge. interment in Edson cemetery.
Notices record births of Alice Brown daughter of Thomas and Agnes Brown at 368 Adams street. Martha Lamironde infant daughter of unknown parents at 535 Middlesex street aged 1 month 17 days. Hannah McCusker at 228 Concord street. Annie Knight infant son of Joseph and Mary at 81 West Third street all in the city on June 6.
Prof T Mural of Tokio attended the Unitarian conference in the United States as a member of the Japanese Unitarian association. Dr Hugh Walker attends the Massachusetts Dental Society convention in Boston. The Murray club met at W A Ingham’s home to rehearse the Gypsy Wedding for next Tuesday’s lawn party. Medals of honor were awarded to James Whistler and John Singer Sargent at the Paris Exposition painting medals. Mrs William Kappler celebrated her 21st birthday with a pink tea at Gorham street, receiving many gifts. Jennie Los Sanders of Lea Wood & Co leaves Friday for a month’s vacation at South Royalton. Charles J Wier also bound for the Pacific coast this week.
A terse exchange captures a public dispute as Northside and Shadyside communities debate a proposed Bridge Trust. The Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph reports the flare as locals question the project while stakeholders push for a plan to span the river.
A Philadelphia visit by Russian officer details that Variag may not be christened until after home launch. The piece contrasts Russian Greek rites with American and international launching customs in Japan and the United States, noting pigeons released in Japan and wine water debates in Maine and at St Johns Guild. It cites calls for heroine godmothers and criticizes matrons naming ships.
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