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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1900
Page
4
Sunday and weekday train times listed for Lelex Street Station to Boston with morning and night departures and notes for Bedford and Western Division services. Includes abbreviations W and Av and day-specific entries for Wednesdays and Saturdays only.
The text weighs potential Secretary of the Navy appointment for Governor Allen if Long becomes Vice President. It discusses rumors of a federation of Roman Catholic societies aiming at political action, expresses opposition to sectarian politics, and debates the possessive form of Bunker Hill versus Brewers Hill in usage.
The Herald questions the Boston normal school’s output claiming it educates two for every teaching post while arguing a normal school education remains valuable even if graduates do not teach. It notes a Chicago paper’s census guesses lack precision and advises waiting for the official census report.
The author condemns mass starvation in India as a disgrace to modern civilization and urges Britain to do more. He notes six million destitute cared for by the government and warns that if Britain cannot shoulder the burden, other nations must lend aid to the empire's needy subjects.
Richard Croker heads home to confront mounting issues as a fee trust scandal grows. His deputies have shown less discretion and embraced a Crokerian view that personal gain governs actions, yet the organization and city leadership remain in control despite the complications.
The General Court vows to celebrate the Fourth of July before prorogation ends. The Massachusetts Legislature seldom sits in July, a practice often mocked on Beacon Hill. The note recalls 1802 when Butler was governor.
The speaker argues that exceptional conditions justify a longer session but normally June is the upper limit for the Legislature and May should conclude each session. This reflects debate over appropriate legislative length and duties.
An analysis shows the United States has surpassed Britain to become the top coal producer. It details historical production trends from 1820 to 1899, noting the US, Britain, and Germany as the three dominant nations and highlighting the US surge from 1868 onward, with 1898 and 1899 marking peak relative gains. The piece emphasizes vast American coal lands and sustained future potential.
The Springfield Republican notes that labor organizers and unionist agents are active across North Carolina mills, stirring disturbance among mill owners. It claims northern capital may be backing the drive, though the workers will confront northern competitors regardless of outside support.
Mr Alfred Queilette and Miss Marie Aubut were married with a large group of friends in St Josephs church yesterday morning. Rev Fr Boissonneault officiated.
The item covers William Waldorf Jackson, a Lowell native and self styled candidate for McKinley’s successor, described as an intellectual mystery amid Walton crowds. It notes Frank L. Weaver’s plan for a boulevard pumping station near North Chelmsford, and a thwarted census for Miss T. A. Kimball. It recounts bird preservation humor by C H Rice, a field trip misadventure, Lowell mayoral term hints for Crowley, Knox’s fence interests, Flynn’s campaign readiness, a Merrimack river scenic trip by Floyd B. Smith, and Lowell Electric Light’s pole relocation and planned service improvements.
Louis Savard and Marie Louise Bourre wed in St. Josephs church yesterday morning with Rev. Fr. Lamothe officiating. Both families will celebrate the union as friends share in the marriage.
Dr and Mrs Lefevre of Vancouver and Miss Dunsmuir, daughter of BCs premier, hosted by Mrs F C Plunkett for two days. A son was born to Assistant Assessor and Mrs Thomas Garvey yesterday. Elwel E Carlton of Marks Bros Co plans a July 4 tour of Europe. The Misses Greely of Washington visit Miss Harriet Greenhalge in Boston. Franklin Nourse of Lawrence Manufacturing sails for England for three weeks. Miss Laura A Knott and Miss Lillian G Searle depart for New York and sail to Europe on the Southwark. Searle to take head assistant post in St Johnsbury VT. Walter J Kenyon and Mrs Kenyon head to Virginia and Martha's Vineyard then San Francisco for lectures. Faculty luncheon honors departing staff. Mrs Helen Boardman Marshall visits her old home after marriage.
A boy named McCarthy climbed the Horn pond icehouse roof Saturday and fell to the ground breaking his collar bone. Two Cambridge men were fined in court Saturday for larceny of a barrel from Wellington W. McCabe of Montvale Avenue after plotting to buy it. McCabe refused to sell and the pair were caught by Chief McDermott with the barrel as they headed toward Reading.
Large crowds attended a Sunday camp in Arlington hosted by the Seventh Day Adventists. Morning services included a 5:30 a.m. prayer, an 8:00 a.m. youth service, and a 10:30 a.m. main tent sermon by Elder Allen Moon of Chicago. Afternoon talks featured Elder George E. Fifield on “The Kingdom of Love” and a 5:00 p.m. Hebrew service by Elder F. Gilbert, with a Swedish language service led by Peter E. Ereksson in a tent.
A list of 12 town meeting questions ranging from authorizing a five year loan at four percent to fund schoolhouse additions, borrowing ten thousand dollars in anticipation of taxes, settling debts to Ames and others, remodeling No 7 schoolhouse, selling the No 7 lot for a new school and town hall, reallocating liquor license proceeds, employing counsel to enforce a street agreement, handling the resignation of local officials, and paying Dr. Clement Hamblett four hundred dollars for cattle inspection services.
On Thursday June 14 at Cambridge Superior Criminal Court Frank M Merrill faced charges of maintaining a liquor nuisance and his case proceeded with the defendant's ball noted in the record.
An old advertisement promotes Peptolax tablets taken after meals to promptly relieve dyspepsia indigestion and constipation. The copy asserts a single bar cures and lists all druggists as sellers.
An advertisement promotes Paris and the Exposition of 1900 with promises of marvels to be seen and artistic photographic reproductions. The weekly publication runs from June 2 in twenty numbers of sixteen views each, forming a $20 volume. Subscriptions cost ten cents weekly or $2 for full 20 parts, with postpaid delivery from New York.
Concord lodge No 6 A O F FP invites all members and friends to a basket picnic at Glen Forest on Wednesday afternoon and evening June 9. Farmers, attendees encouraged to join.
A fragmentary historical note shows dialogue where a speaker says marriage to the best man is not customary. The surrounding lines are garbled, referencing a bazaar and uncertain speakers, with no clear event, date, or names readable.
A lively runaway wagon attached to a horse escaped yesterday morning on Hamibtt and Dinley streets, scattering tin ware and barrels as the team overturned. Four youths from Innings A for Enfield NH, including John Smith and David Eckhart, left town after accepting positions. Community notices announce Parker Avenue exercises resuming next Thursday and an upcoming town meeting with articles to borrow funds for land purchase and school improvements.
Readers note seeing advertiser messages in the Courier, signaling strong local visibility and engagement. The brief confirms ad presence in the newspaper, suggesting potential impact for campaigns and brands seeking regional reach.
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