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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1901
Page
4
Train schedule for Boston and Maine Railroad showing departures and arrivals between Lowell and Boston, with notes for Sunday trains, service via Bedford, and labels B Wednesdays and Saturdays, W Western Division, and ticket office closures.
Subscribers who will be away from home this summer can have the Courier mailed to mountain, country, or seashore addresses for any period by notifying the counting room.
The paper notes Mary French Field daughter of Eugene Field will wed a Chicago manufacturer. It mocks sensationalism and comments on Connecticut and New Jersey trust laws and the unfolding Chicago servant girl union amid nine to eight hours work and wage scales.
The article notes several European powers will not remove all troops from China, leaving about 10 000 soldiers with strong legation guards. The force is small and could not withstand Chinese forces, but may be unnecessary if indemnity sobers China. Krueger resists terms threatening Boer independence. Mrs Botha’s mission is described as failed so far.
The piece weighs in on Botha and Krueger in South Africa, Johnson’s mayoralty versus governorship ambitions, and the tie between reciprocity, free trade, and party power. It also covers Virginia’s 15th amendment concerns, gold mine prospects in South Africa, and bankruptcy act preferences amid friction between lawyers and merchants.
Governor Crane vetoes the subway bill not over referendum provisions but citing several substantial concerns. He warns Boston may only receive six million, questions cost reimbursement, and notes uneven lease terms while offering no clear city option to withdraw. The article discusses proposed amendments and standard option practices.
The city of Boston considers leasing a piece of public property if terms satisfy, while critics urge fair, just deals and resist stock watering and surrender of public rights. Governors concerns about precedent references and referendums are noted, with a call for thorough, honest reconsideration before passage.
A collection of quoted opinions notes defective eyesight rising among American boys due to cigarette smoking and inhalation. It cites optimistic trade statements and a looming balance of trade, arguing the United States will lead world wealth and population growth with strong education and vast natural resources.
Lowell textile school principal W. W. Crosby attends Camp Bluff with out of town canoists and plans a summer tour of England Scotland and the continent to study textile schools. Boston records mention T Talbot declining army commissions for regular establishment. Fourth of July funding faces a $2000 gap. committee aims to maximize value within budget. Blondin case scrutiny strains police papers with misdirection. A Lowell fire alarm lottery involves twelve men drawing numbers for a $1.20 pot. a misdraw leads to a home fire loss. Webb Gaudette nuptials reported at St Josephs rectory with Fr Nolin presiding.
Miss Grace L Merrill hosted her Sunday school class at home in North Chelmsford on Tuesday afternoon with games and ice cream. Mr and Mrs J C Bennett depart for a two week vacation to Bangor Sangerville and Moosehead Lake. Miss Ruth Favor will spend the summer in Bristol New Hampshire. S H Thompson of School Street organized the Utopia society with Winfred C MacBrayne as president and Charles E Cooke as secretary treasurer at a Kirk Street church gathering. Mrs A L Tyler arrived from Colorado Springs visiting her father Artemus S Tyler. Mrs Sidney Spalding Mrs C P Spalding and Mrs C P Nichols travel to Chatham for the season. Mr and Mrs B L White return from Colorado mining regions and plan to relocate to Cochiti. Mr and Mrs Walter H Underdown hosted an at home reception at the Kerrs in Kirk Street with many guests and June flower decorations. The Underdowns have moved to a Walker Street home. Emil C Lavigneur’s orchestra, playing Providence line voyages, was chosen to perform on the Clyde liner Apache sailing from New York.
A June 12 ceremony at the Robert Cochrane residence in Leeds P Q joined Miss Marian Latta Cochrane and Mr. James Houston of Lowell Massachusetts. Bride wore white organdy and orange blossoms and received ruby pearl ring as bridesmaid gift. 126 guests enjoyed a repast, music, and dancing. The couple will reside at 24 Barclay Street Lowell with a June 26 reception for Lowell friends. out of town guests included families from Danville Quebec and Lebanon New Hampshire.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes Grover Cleveland never stated he would decline a third term if nominated. It adds that his party’s failure to elect anyone else for forty years makes Cleveland conservative on this issue.
Mr. James Dwyer and Miss Mary E. Ahearn were married in the chapel of the Immaculate Conception church this morning at 9 30. Rev. David A. Murphy of Salem cousin of the bride performed the ceremony and celebrated nuptial mass. Bridemaid Miss Ellen Murphy and best man Mr. Philip Dwyer.
Mr. Arthur B. Webb and Miss Emma D. Gaudette were married on Tuesday afternoon at St. Joseph's parochial residence Merrimack Street. Rev. Fr. Nolin officiated. Miss Daisy Martin served as bridesmaid and Humphrey O'Sullivan was best man. A reception followed at the bride's parents home, 16 Claire Street.
Mr. M Wilfred Mulcahey and Miss Elizabeth McDermott were married Tuesday morning in the private chapel at the Immaculate Conception parochial church. The ceremony was attended by close family and friends.
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