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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
6
Train service between Lowell and Boston shown in a Boston area timetable item. Details were partially obscured. the notice indicates regular routes operated by the Boston and Maine Railroad with trains serving the two cities.
Absent subscribers may arrange summer mail delivery by notifying the Courier-Citizen counting room to redirect copies to mountain, country, or seashore addresses for any chosen period.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes President McKinley’s rejection of a third term, discusses upcoming race entries, and remarks on honors for Glasgow University LL D degrees. It highlights Bryan joining Illinois College as alumni trustee, Lopez’s Philippines return risk, and mining versus electric railway hazards.
The article critiques anti imperialism rhetoric and celebrates a controversial anniversary tied to patriotic sentiment. It discusses the role of Revolutionary descendants' societies in shaping public opinion, criticizes sensational reporting, and analyzes Republican reciprocity versus protectionism without endorsing a fixed stance.
The text notes hesitation among some physicians to adopt anti-toxine for diphtheria, despite local board of health backing. It argues anti-toxine is not a lay decision and questions whether financial ability to pay drives its use, challenging perceived universal adoption.
The Virginia constitutional convention took no oath to assemble, a move seen as troubling given its aim to disfranchise Black voters. Race prejudice runs high in the South, and concerns rise over a potential educational test and representation based on actual voters. Jules Siegfried is described as versatile, having traveled from Washington to scrutinize US affairs, including Y M C A conventions and mills, for a mission on US France reciprocity and trade policy.
The editorial rails against a subway referendum arguing it misuses democratic process. It says referendums should not decide merits but local questions only, warns that many voters lack qualification, and stresses that legislation should be handled by lawmakers rather than direct vote.
A political discussion argues the referendum offers opponents another chance to defeat the measure. It cautions against treating the referendum as a governing principle and notes its fundamental weaknesses in the process.
The passage argues Canada underestimates the pull of U S migration as Ontarians and English Canadians move south for opportunity. It notes aging census growth, mentions Massachusetts New England ties, and cites other papers on debt repudiation and voting machines. The tone is editorial and reflective of early 20th century concerns.
A terse call notes that health trusts carry a broader duty beyond self. The speaker urges proving worthy of the commission by practical action. A line about contributing a small amount, 25 or 50 cents, frames the context of collective responsibility.
A curdled mix of recollections on the Dr Chaput murder in Lowell with the suspect’s relatives, a note on a precarious flagstaff and liberty pole, a Dracut anecdote about a man with a hiccuping street name, a Blondin lookalike posing on a Lakeview route, electric streetcar praise, and cereal packaging risk shifting costs to consumers. The piece blends crime lore with local travel, humor, and transit plans.
Daniel J. Donahue butter merchant wed Miss Mary J. McGrath at Sacred Heart parochial residence with Rev. Fr. Murphy officiating. Bride wore blue mousseline de soie, bridesmaid Sarah McGrath in yellow. Best man J Joseph Barrows. Reception at new Billerica Centre home. Honeymoon in New York, plan visit Buffalo Pan American Expo, home after August 1.
At the parochial residence of Sacred Heart church on Wednesday evening Miss Emma F E Swager and Mr. F Walter Vaughn were married by Rev Fr Diss of St Joseph's. Rose Swager was bridesmaid and Charles Vaughn best man. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home with a dainty supper by the D L Page Co. They left on the 9 25 train and will reside at 489 Cambridge Street East Cambridge after July 1. No cards.
At the parsonage of the First Baptist church on the evening of June 13, Rev 8 T. Ford officiated the ceremony. The couple, Luke Taylor and Mrs ya2 E Turner, both of this city, reportedly were not married.
The ceremony occurred at Immaculate Conception church with Mr Edward Emetar and Miss Mary MecMenamft as the couple. Maggie McMenamin served as bridemaid and Mr Timothy Roark participated in the proceedings.
Historic advertisement extols Carlsbad Sprudel Water as the premier cure for liver and stomach ailments including constipation and biliary issues. It urges daily use with a morning dose and warns buyers to seek bottles bearing Eisner & Mendelson Co. New York as sole U. S. agents.
Best man acted as attendant as the couple wed with the bride in white silk carrying roses and a bridesmaid in white muslin with tea roses. A reception followed at 69 Bartlett Street before the newlyweds departed for a brief wedding tour to New York, receiving many costly presents.
Terence Kelly and Sarah Donnelly married on Wednesday afternoon at St Peter's parish residence. Nellie Donnelly served as bridesmaid and Frank Leonard acted as best man.
Mr. Thomas Arthur McCann of Fall River and Miss Katherine Shields were married Wednesday evening at the Sacred Heart parochial residence by Rev. Fr. Murphy O. M. I. Mr. John McCann served as best man and Miss Gertrude Shields acted as bridesmaid.
Mr and Mrs G S Fenderson of Gates street plan a Fall River visit to see Mr and Mrs Frank Aiken and then travel to New York and along the Hudson. Mrs M J Libby of Kirk street will spend summer at Hotel Preston Beach Bluff. Professor A R Sweetser son of Rev Sanford Sweetser former Central Methodist pastor prepared the May bulletin for Pacific University Forest Grove Oregon on Oregon toadstools with Mrs Sweetser photographs. Alvin Lawrence granted an original pension and Robert G Crawford a pension for the Spanish War. Miss Christina A Burrage leaves for London with her father Patrick J Burrage. Cunard steamer Saxonia sails from Boston with Lowell travelers listed. St Pauls choir hosted by Mr and Mrs Clark Glidden with phonograph music and solos by Alexander, Mrs Nettie Roberts and Miss Bertha Kyle. Mr Richard Sparks is critically ill at Elm street corner Linden.
Putnam and Son advertise deep discounts on boys 10 to 16 year suits at four dollars, Russian blouse suits for 2 to 6 year olds, and spring colors in cheviots cassimeres and blue serges. Also selling half-price straw hats and boy sizes 24 to 34 for 120. These offers aim to clear stock with lows on 30 dozen balbriggan drawers and assorted children's straw hats from 23 to 95 cents.
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