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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1901
Page
6
Trains operate between Lowell and Boston from Middlesex Street Station. Officials announce the service along the Boston and Maine line with schedules pending adjustments and commuter interest noted in Middlesex County.
Readers planning summer absences may have the Courier mailed to mountain country or seashore addresses for any duration by notifying the Courier-Citizen counting room.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes Boston flag day divisions as June 17 nears and praises Mr McKinley for spurning a third term. It critiques gratuities for legislative reporters and highlights rising customs duties in New York. It pays tribute to late Superintendent George R Davis and notes college degree work, including Chicago University plans for many honorary degrees.
The editorial critiques western calls for a Boston referendum on the subway bill while noting the Legislature acts for all. It discusses confusion over a murder case involving Blondin trunks, suggesting trunks may mislead but could unlock the truth, as a body was found in Chelmsford with trunks checked onward to Canada.
The piece argues that Republican reciprocity did not promise free trade, warning against giving foreign nations a free market for U.S. produced goods. It cautions avoiding entanglements with dependent peoples and foreign duties, urging focus on legitimate domestic interests and avoiding unnecessary international obligations.
President Thompson of the New England Cotton Manufacturers Association argues that suspending production for six weeks between February and June could relieve the cotton textile slump, but notes such a plan requires a hard general agreement. He warns the remedy would be temporary and insufficient without restoring good cotton prices, which would prompt mills nationwide to push for curtailment again.
An advertisement touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as a quick remedy for gray hair and aging. It claims discoloration reversal in under a month, prevents dandruff, stops hair loss, and promotes thick growth, priced at one dollar per bottle.
An advertisement claims a druggist can be bypassed by sending $1.00 to J. C. AveR Co. of Lowell Massachusetts for express delivery of a bottle with prepaid charges. Readers are asked to provide their nearest express office and to request a booklet on hair. The ad discusses plant expansion and argues curtailment should affect mill building rather than vacations.
The piece contrasts the Boston Herald’s claim of no full trial of free trade with Britain’s own experience. It notes that Britain, though widely considered free trade, still raises substantial revenue from imports and internal taxes. The author argues that the United States has not fully realized free trade either, and cites 1898 99 figures of customs duties amounting to over a hundred million pounds in revenue.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee plans to make Richmond Virginia his future home and enter business there. John D. Rockefeller will fund the construction of a dormitory for boys at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute as a major charitable effort.
The Commercial Bulletin and Boston newspapers defend subway plans against accusations of corporate greed. They argue the aim is central city transport and future subways with property reverting to the city without tax loss, while critics appeal to prejudice rather than reason.
Dracut marks its 200th anniversary with a library gift of 300 bound volumes from Mrs. James L. Mitchell of Princeton New Jersey and a $25 donation from Mrs. Amasa Clark of Brooklyn. The town also hosts notes on flora, a church appeal to stop spitting, a cat in a drugstore causing a dog to flee, and local opinions on public questions and climate changes.
Miss Mary Ringland wed Herbert A. Gilman of Lowell at the Ringland home on Fifth Street Norwich in a snowball arch Episcopal ceremony. Rev C H Ricketts officiated with Mabelle Murray at the organ. Attendants included Florence Estelle Gilman and James G Ringland. Gifts included cash, furniture, a marble mantle clock, and a piano.
Gilman left on the boat train for New York. Upon returning from their wedding trip they will reside at 563 Bridge Street Lowell and will be at home after July 1.
Miss Louise Pineo of Vassar 1903 visits cousin Miss Ethel Tinker in the city. Miss Lillian Allister of 3 Lee Avenue recites Patsy at the Kindergarten at Huntington Hall to loud applause and is tipped to rise among elocutionists. Mr Joseph P Dwyer of Boston to perform at a Sharon Springs hotel this summer. Mrs Emulus Thompson of Tyler Street visits Mrs John Valentine in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Miss Mary Leahy Annie Hayes and Mr John M Sullivan sail for Europe today on the Saxonia. Sergeant John Graham of the New York police and his daughter Olive visit cousins Mrs Sullivan and family at 760 Broadway.
Richard J Sparks a renowned music teacher in Lowell died at his home 59 Elm Street after a three week illness aged 34 He left two sisters Katherine and Sarah Sparks and brother John Sparks a police patrolman James Conlin aged 37 died yesterday at his Livingston Street home He leaves a wife three children a father mother and several sisters
Mary Murray funeral held yesterday afternoon at her home 14 Swift street at 3 o'clock with services at Sacred Heart Church at 3 30 led by Rev Fr Murphy. Burial in Catholic cemetery. Undertaker Rogers in charge. Reginald Emmett funeral at 2 o'clock from 106 Westford street home, burial in Edson cemetery, services by Rev Mr Foster, Undertaker Young.
In this city notices list the deaths of Alexander Stewart 26 years from 54 Sparks Street June 13 and Richard J Sparks 34 from 59 Elm Street June 14 plus James Conlin 37 at Livingston Street June 14 Fred C Atwood of Manchester New Hampshire June 13 and Patrick Halpin 75 at 48 William Street June 14. Georgine T Stevens 26 of Dracut June 14 with service at Sladen Street residence Monday at 2. George R Davis 47 at 35 Huntington Street June 14 with funeral Monday 2.30 p.m. Burial private. Also an advertisement touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets at 25 cents for liver relief and renewed vitality.
The Citizen is on sale at the Buffalo Circulation Bureau headquarters at 70 West Swan Street and at principal newsstands near hotels and the Exposition grounds. Dealers will provide copies from the Bureau.
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