Lowell Courier June 8 1901 Notes and Commentary
The item compiles diverse opinions and observations on current events and figures. It discusses Volodyovski Whitney's colt, Rockefeller medical gifts, possible ice strike timing, Porto Rican agitation, Armenian indemnity, Arlington town treasurer indictment, Fiske Warren's Anti-Imperialist ties, Yerkes transit plans, Chinese bonds, Twain versus Satan debate, American locomotive strength, and anti-canteen sentiment among sutlers and liquor dealers. The tone reflects early 20th century editorial miscellany with pointed commentary on politics, finance, and industry.
Anti Canteen Policy Debate Noted By Soldier Testimony
Prices offered to soldiers who can obtain nothing elsewhere are cited as direct testimony. The anti-canteen policy supporters critique the bias, noting it backfires as a boomerang in the discussion.
Broken 36 inch mirror hints at astronomy advances
A fragment from a historical article notes that breaking a 36 inch telescope mirror underscores the importance of large lenses to astronomy. It emphasizes how such mirrors enable study of celestial bodies and the risks involved in protecting these world class instruments.
Yachting politics clash with tariff talk in Boston Herald analysis
The piece rails against nautical excesses in politics, defends tariff policy as proven by experiment, notes a New York birds raid and game laws, questions a subway referendum, reports on a gas and electric dispute, then condemns yacht race snobbery and Supreme Court alignment with administration advisers.
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The
Boston Herald
New York
Lost Hair Restored by Ayer’s Hair Vigor Ad
An advertisement extols Ayer’s Hair Vigor as economical and effective for stopping hair loss restoring color and preventing dandruff. It promotes one dollar bottles prepaid by mail from J C Ayers Co Lowell Mass and invites readers to request a book on hair care. The surrounding text also mentions a court decision aligning with the attorney general’s view on insular cases.
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Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Platt Amendment Clarified by Senator Platt
In letter to the secretary of war Senator Platt explains the amendment aims to safeguard Cuban independence and show U S friendship toward Cuba. He rebuts critics who call him a knave or foolish, asserting the clause was crafted to avoid any protectorate or sovereignty compromise. He notes U S proximity to Cuba and aid already rendered in freeing the island.
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Platt
Connecticut
Secretary of War
Cuba
United States
Congress
Mr. Platt
Root
Senator Platt
Durant Stock Sale Gains From Assignee Purchase
The bankrupt stock of C. W. Durant is on sale now with bargains available today. Geo. H. Wood bought the entire stock from the assignee at a low price, and the sale will run only a few days.
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C. W. Durant
Geo. H. Wood
Fireworks Plan Cited for Arlington Case Twist
Quotations suggest July 4 as a backdrop to a potential settlement discussion. References to Mayor Dimon and Mr. Manning appear alongside notes about District Attorney Wier and Swan thefts in Arlington, implying no current move to compromise in the ongoing case.
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Lowell
Dimon
Mr. Manning
Boston Advertiser
Wier
Swan
Arlington
Boston Record
Golf clubs and a reflective river of days in Lowell
The writer praises the growth of golf clubs led by Gus tave Kobbe’s outlook, highlighting Vesper Country club in Lowell with its estate links and bustling membership. He muses on outdoor pleasures from paddling to meadow walks, and shares anecdotes from a local train scene, a dentist’s wry remark about Christian Science, and a boy eager to become a real soldier.
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Gustave Kobbe
Lowell
Vesper Country Club
Robbe
Ready When You Are Promise
The speaker notes a farewell exchange and assurance that readiness will come when needed, highlighting a commitment to preparedness and timing. The line underlines a mutual pledge to act at an unspecified future moment.
Holt Gilman nuptials at Trinity Boston
Marriage notice records the wedding of Frank P. Holt and Eleanor V. Gilman at Trinity Church Boston on June 6 with further home events on October 2 and 16 at 164 Pleasant Street Laconia New Hampshire.
Personal notices of local residents and church move ins
Mr C H Sprague formerly of this city now of Campton Village NH stopped briefly in South Walker street en route to Boston on business. Rev J A McKnight new Hillside Congregational church pastor Dracut moved to Sladen street, Dracut. Through an error Miss Ila A Miller’s name was incorrect in the list of trained nurses from Lowell General hospital. correction noted. A light health note praises Cham berlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as restoring liver function and vitality, price 25 cents, sold by drug stores.
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C. H. Sprague
Campton Village
N. H
South Walker Street
Boston
J. A. McKnight
Hillside Congregational Church
Dracut
Sladen Street
Ila A. Miller
Chamberlain
All Drug Stores
Buffalobound Pan-American Exposition Party Leaves Lowell
Mr. A. L. Bachellor leads his first party for the Pan-American Exposition with departure from Lowell on July 9. Readers planning the trip should consult another column for notices of interest to travelers.
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A. L. Bachellor
Lowell
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Sourier-Citizen
Merritreet
Coqurier-Citizen Company
Boston and Maine Railroad
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Bedford
Western Division
Lowell Daily Courier
Volodyovski
Whitney
Mr. Rockefeller
Turkey
Sam
Fiske Warren
Anti-Imperialist League
Mr. Warren
Philippines
Mr. Yerkes
London
China
France
Mark Twain
Twain
Satan
Clemens
Atlantic
Crane
Wolcott
Greenhalge
Alfred Clarke
Clinton Gas Light Company
Bigelow Carpet Company
Thomas
Supreme Court
Woburn
Helen Hay
Lowell Gas Light Co
Meemengslet Ae, Lowell Gas Light Co
Putnam & Son
Central Street
Europe
Buffalo
Middlesex
Paul O. Kable
Merrimack Street
NEW York Cloak and Suit CO
John Street
Hamburg
Fred. C. Church
Derby & Tiorse
Tiddie Street
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