Lowell Daily Courier Prospectus and Delivery Rates
Historical notice describes the Lowell Daily Courier as the oldest daily in Middlesex County, established in 1826, published daily except Sundays and holidays from the Courier Citizen Building on Merrimack Street. Carrier delivery priced at 12 cents weekly and 69 cents monthly by Courier Citizen Company.
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Middlesex County
Courier-Citizen
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Courier-Citizen Company
Board of Aldermen
Mary W. Day
Varney
School
West Bowers Streets
City of
Lowell Daily Courier
Circulation Books Open to All Across Daily Publications
A brief note states that Ell has a larger or more influential circulation than the Courier, with each day adding to its list. It emphasizes openness of circulation books to all readers and implies ongoing growth in audience reach.
Cadiz fleet homeward and Shafter on Segurancia
The Cadiz fleet has returned to port and Gen. Shafter’s headquarters are aboard the steamer Segurancia. Opinions vary on renaming the ship for a Yankee touch. President Gates has resigned and Amherst trustees may seek a new leader. The war revenue measure shows delays in July, with calls to repeal stamp tax provisions. A private’s complaint about officers occupying space on a transport reflects morale issues. The Police Board recommends prohibiting beer bottle drinking at Minor Balcons to curb disorder.
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Gage
Board of Police
Britain’s naval budget eyed at 175 million dollars
Lord Beresford’s estimate for next year proposes a naval appropriation of 175 million dollars for Great Britain. It would fund 21 battleships, 24 armored cruisers, 50 torpedo boat destroyers, and eight steam colliers. The article warns that any country following England’s lead will burden the public and seek primacy among sea powers.
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Great Britain
Lord Beresford
England
One Year Appropriation to Build a Powerful Navy
A one year appropriation would fund a navy sufficient to cope with any power of the present time, asserting a bold plan for naval strength and national defense.
Insurgent Forces Sighted as Santiago Moves Near
Dispatches report troops at Santiago with cable links to Washington though no general landing soon. General Shafter met with Garcia and observed an actual insurgent army of about 4000, praised for their soldierly bearing and potential to aid in reducing Santiago. Food and clothing once supplied by Americans may ease reconcentrado plights.
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Santiago
Washington
Sampson
Shafter
Garcia
United States
Varied 19th Century Notes on Notables and Oddities
A miscellany notes Count Cassini becoming the first Russian ambassador to the United States and other items: death of Edward Rawson at 81 in New York, connections to Grant and Buckner, Lord Rothschild health payments to his physician, Duncan B. Harrison as a major of volunteers, Henri Maurice Cannon’s extraordinary size, Milwaukee Mayor Rose on women’s wartime badges, Alpine guide Christian Almer’s death, King of Servia donating a gospel manuscript facsimile, Lord Playfair’s three marriages, Guadeloupe socialist deputy Legitimus as a fashionable negro with sorcery lore, and a tale of election by graveyard devil-warding.
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Count Cassini
United States
New York
Legitimus
Guadeloupe
Quotation roundup on stamps and Spain in wartime
A compilation of quoted remarks: calls to delay stamp provisions until July 15 in the revenue act and sharp opinions on Spanish chivalry. The Springfield Union notes wartime prisoners. the St. Louis Globe-Democrat contrasts Sagasta’s view with Britain’s naval power and colonial governance.
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Congress
Boston Globe
Sagasta
Spain
Great Britain
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
The Paradise of Blooms and Local Currents
A Pittsfield correspondent notes botanical riches from laurel to Habenaria that bloom late this year with notes on Linnaea borealis and Habenaria species. Nearby, the Sales of malt extracts law prompts trader complaints about attestations, while river drownings and army recruitment anecdotes mix with street and rail developments in Lowell and Andover avenues.
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Habenaria Orbiculata
New England
Pittsfield
Lowell
Ose
California Cherries Lauded As Superior Fruit At Market
Editor urges fruit dealers to present cherries in neat bright boxes or baskets and to price fairly. He praises the California cherry for size thickness and flavor, cautions against wormy fruit, and notes a desire for attractive packing. He also criticizes the Mail for ill nature toward the Police Board after a staffer’s non appointment.
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California
Pacific Slope
Board of Police
Senior Society Tea at Wel lesly College by Five Ladies
The last week of Wel lesly college life featured a senior class tea hosted by four young ladies Helen Butrick Mary Capen Eleanor Brooks and Annie Bixby. Held in a south hall with balcony views of Waban lake the decor included Turkish rugs and college pillows. Mrs. Durant provided flowers while Prof. Ernest DeWitt Burton and S. B. Capen attended among about 150 invited guests including faculty and college friends. Refreshments were served by classmates.
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Wellesly
Reas
Helen Buttrick
Mary Capen
Jamaica Plain
Eleanor Brooks
Constantinople
Turkey
Annie Bixby
California
Waban Lake
Andrews Opera Company Delights With Martha at Opera House
Amusements note that the Andrews Opera Company delivers pleasing performances this week. Fra Diavolo impressed audiences Monday and again last night, while matinee today features Flotow's Martha. Portland Courier praises the company’s strong cast, chorus, and Miss French in the lead, with Frank W. Walters as Lionel earning praise for his robust tenor and stage presence. The Jefferson stage sees the chorus as among the best heard.
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Andrews Opera Company
Opera
Fra Diavolo
Martha
Flotow
Portland Courier
Andrews
Miss French
Frank W. Walters
Lionel
Corcoran and Quinn Celebrate Wedding at St Patrick's
Michael A. Corcoran an Merrimack employee married Helena E. Quinn daughter of the late Capt J H E Quinn at St Patrick's parochial residence Rev Fr McHugh officiated Best man was Thomas H Corcoran maid of honor Katherine A Tancred A reception followed at 532 Suffolk street They plan a wedding trip to New York via Fall River and will reside at 532 Suffolk street after July 1st
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Michael.a. Corcoran
Merrimack
Helena E. Quinn
J. H. E. Quinn
Notre Dame Academy
St. Patrick's
Fr. McHugh
Corcoran
Thomas H
Katherine A. Tancred
Suffolk Street
New York
Fall River
Seashore Seasons Bright After Spain Scare Fades
Seashore areas along New England expect a calm, prosperous summer as fears of a Spanish Armada retreat. Hotel owners recover confidence, weather remains the main risk, Boston and Maine railroad reports show bookings steady and interest in the illustrated booklet All Along Shore remains high.
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New England
Spain
America
Boston and Maine Railroad
Shore
Government buys far more goods than in 30 years
An Army Purchasing Officer states that government purchases in the past three months outpaced any 30 year period, with no broad price increases. Food items especially hard bread and bacon held steady since the war. Canvas uniforms and helmets totaled about 60,000 each, while clothing costs for hats, caps, shoes, and underclothing dropped versus prewar pricing.
First Baptist strawberry festival ends in bustling good cheer
The First Baptist Church Ladies Benevolent Society hosted a strawberry festival, with vestry decorated in national colors under chair Mrs Frances Carll. A strong crew including Mrs Isaac Baldwin ran the supper and kitchen, with Barrett, Cleveland, Baker, Bruley, Dawson, Conant, Brown, Bowen and Bancroft assisting. The event drew large crowds and lively social time as usual.
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First Baptist Church
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Frances Carll
Barclay
Cleveland
Baker
Bruley
First Baptist Society
Isaac Baldwin
Dawson
Conant
Clevelan
Brown
Bowen
Bancroft
Buchanan
Sailor Suits and Hats Go on Sale at Low Prices
Kit.aur announces a big sale on blue flannels serges and silk embroidered emblems for sailor outfits priced from 31.47 to 8.00. Includes pique vests, sailor collars, white and colored shields, two suits in one, with sizes 8 to 15. Also offers double breasted wool suit sets, short trousers, and 40 suits at 1.25. Hats range from 50 cents, with straw sailors and narrow brims, plus underwear and shirts for boys.
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Now &Oc
Varnuma 200s Graduation Exercises Announced
The graduating exercises will be held Friday at 2 o clock in Highsehrhail. Mayor Bennett and upt Whitcomb will deliver addresses. sub committee Frank K Stearns will present the diplomas. No tickets required. Graduates, parents and friends invited.
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Highsehrhail
Bennett
Upt. Whitcomb
Frank K. Stearns
Barbers Union Meeting Plans Elections at Arlington Hotel
The Barbers' union met at the Arlington hotel last night and adjourned to two weeks hence to elect officers. Cook, Taylor & Co. on Central street advertise baby bonnets and caps with price cuts from 1.25 to 0.63 and 0.50, offering 300 dozen new styles for selection.
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Barbers’ Union
Arlington Hotel
Cook, Taylor & Co
Central Street
Burdock Blood Ritters Promises Natural Digestive Relief
An advertisement extols Burdock Blood Ritters as a fast natural remedy for stomach and bowel regulation, claiming it eliminates constipation for all users with minimal effort. The copy emphasizes quick results and broad accessibility.
Maltox Offers Longevity and Wellness Support
A brief ad-like note promotes Maltox as a product for longer life and better health. It emphasizes well being and suggests using Maltox for lasting vitality. No additional details or endorsements provided.
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Amherst College
Pano
Linares
Cervera
Edward Rawson
Mills Hotel
No. 1
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Simon Buckner
Lord Rothschild
William Broadbent
Duncan B. Harrison
John L. Sullivan
Henri Maurice Cannon
Switzerland
San Francisco
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Milwaukee
Alps
Christian Almer
Servia
British Museum
Gregorius
Lord Playfair
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Munyon
Arch St., Phila
MU Erssut
Stackpole Street
Keyes
Camp Alger
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Donovan
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O. K
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Andover Street
Merrimack Valley
Committee On Roads
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Haverhill
Lawrence Sun
Opera House
Corcoran-Quinn
Varney Street
West Bowers Street
Mary W, Day
F. P. Crawford
Read
Girard P. Dadman
Ard P. Dadman
Putnam & Son
H.C. Church & Son
Insurance Agency
Central St
Varnum School
NEW York Cloak and Suit CO
John Street
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester
Mass
T. C. Mendenhall
J. K. Marshall
J. B. Goodwin
Dutton St
Clark
Fuller & Clark
E. Merrimack Street
Steam
Lowell Steam
Weed Street
Christopher Holmes
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