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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1901
Page
4
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A column in the Lowell Daily Courier dated June 18 1901 jokes about $250000 repair costs for the Oregon large political notes on John D Crimmins official mayoral ties and non Tammany stance. It notes German Emperor and Empress converting to Christian Science and ponders reactions. It mentions University of Chicago granting LL D and D D degrees to ten each. It comments on wool and cotton cloth market causes and an ocean yacht race risk. It discusses Boer War South African mines and English benevolent assimilation and critiques Herald coverage of Republican argument and Breckinridge Cleveland revelations.
The text argues Dowie appears sane by earning wealth from fanatics who hang on his every word and attest to rising belief in his fiery rhetoric. It suggests the followers’ sanity is more questionable than Dowie’s, noting he benefits from his previous notoriety.
The text argues that changing Connecticut's representation favors cities over towns, risking majority rule. It cites Lawrence in a redistricting debate and notes the Virginia oath controversy in its constitutional convention. The piece questions the need to renew the US allegiance oath for citizens who already took it previously.
In London remarks Mr. Robert P Porter questions a unified European tariff war against the United States amid global conflicts. The piece weighs Cuba policy, annexation, and Porto Rican matters. it notes Mayor Ashbridge’s decision on streetcar franchises, Foraker tariff effects, and the rise of Gov. Allen in insular governance shaping U S relations with Puerto Rico.
In Athens, controversy over land for school sites and the building and repair of schoolhouses feeds a public scandal image. Mayor Hart appoints three businessmen, with Colby as the second member, promising reform but facing potential legal and legislative inconsistencies.
The piece notes 128 surviving descendants of the Dowager Duchess of Abercorn and lists Lady Jane Ellice as Victoria's sole bridemaid now 82. It mentions Queen Victoria and President James J Hill of Great Northern, who runs a Pleasant Lake model farm and lectures at Minnesota agricultural stations. It also covers Morris K. Jesup facilitating an exhibit exchange between New York and London museums, Emerson McMillin funding a country week for Columbus’s 1000 poor children, and Sousa’s daughter at Vassar, famed for mimicking her father’s band through heredity.
Washington circles report the constitutional convention adopting the Platt amendment without objectionable appendices, suggesting independence for Cuba after Congress reconvenes in December. Troop withdrawal is planned for early next year, with Credit due to Secretary Root for the favorable outcome. Burlington notes improved cloth markets with 20,000 pieces sold amid broad inquiries. The piece contrasts U S leadership in agricultural machinery, breadstuffs, and overall innovation with open, world-wide adoption of American processes and institutions as a path to continued progress.
The mayor of Boston will appoint a School House Board of three to oversee school house building and repair with a four year budget of 1 million dollars annually. The board’s chairman will be paid 4000 dollars and the other two members 3500 dollars each. The move follows criticism of the local school committee described as inefficient and corrupt and entangled in offensive politics.
A collection of small notices and anecdotes describes blooming Robinia Pseudacacia in Chelmsford, an old crossbow claimed from Elizabethan times, word origins for band box and round robin, a lively city car scene on a Lowell bound ride, river fishing tales, a runaway horse misunderstanding, and forecasted pleasant weather for Sixth Regiment camp with Governor's Day festivities.
Miss Gladys Gillow entertained friends on Saturday afternoon for a birthday party. Mrs Coburn of Sherman street is ill with typhoid fever at St John’s hospital, while her sister Lane is ill in New York. Lowell travelers embark on the Dominion line New England from Boston to Queenstown and Liverpool aboard many named passengers. Engagement announced of Miss Edith Pollard to Mr William Sheppard. Miss Anna Mellen hosts a lawn party for pupils in Pentucket avenue with prizes and phonograph selections. Mrs Jane Qua’s family celebrates her 88th birthday at 144 Midland Street. Mr and Mrs Charles Hanson Jr mark their tenth wedding anniversary at 541 Westford Street. Lowell attendees at the Beresford wedding in Providence. Several marriages in the city, including Ducharme-Cloutier, Lajeunesse-Ducharme, and Gauthier-Vielette, noted. In 1670 the Dutch owned half the world’s shipping. now less than 1 percent of total.
In our basement a large variety of blouse waists at 19c and 21c each plus wash suits for boys at 49c. A good line of blouse and pants in nice materials and boys blue overalls in denim or checks at 25c a pair. Sizes 4 years to 15 years. Basement department. A G. Pollard & Co.
For sale a 14 acre fruit farm near Lowell close to the depot schools churches and post office. The property includes fine buildings a nine room house three acres of small fruit a large orchard with winter and summer apples pears quinces and other fruits. Apply to T. H. Beliot 64 Centre Street.
A local supplier advertises a broad range of portrait frames from finest to cheapest and medium grade. They invite customers to view stock at John and Merrimack Streets to compare prices before purchasing, highlighting wholesale terms and special discounts.
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