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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
4
Passenger service on the Boston and Maine line linked Lowell and Boston. Timetables showed trains running on weekdays with morning and afternoon departures. Service adjustments were noted for peak commuter hours and weekend schedules.
The Lowell Daily Courier from June 26 1900 reflects on a range of topics from naval parades to Bryan’s campaign style. It notes Harvard's boat race potential after a stroke-oarsman injury, cites Williams against Bryanite vice presidential bids, and muses on polar expeditions by Peary and Nansen. Paris reports of Harry Thaw hosting a dinner for the world’s 25 most beautiful women spark headlines about nerve and social daring.
A fragment recalls Theodore Roosevelt and frontier promises as Western reception tours unfold. It notes his Rough Rider past, service in prior wars, and a Rough Rider turning to governorship, hinting at continued influence in regional politics.
The text notes concern over American lives in Pekin and the wider danger of anarchy as Minister Wu seeks delay. It argues the United States government will press for safety and peace while signaling a further military deployment, including the Oregon, to respond to the crisis.
The piece defends the Republican platform as a concise campaign document backing McKinley and Roosevelt, arguing Democratic control would ruin business and risk a return to 1893 conditions. It contrasts Republican prosperity under Harrison and McKinley with Democratic threats to undo tariffs and the gold standard, urging voters to keep McKinley in power.
A collection of 1900 era opinions cites the Sultan of Morocco and France over frontiers. It comments on imperial behavior in Africa and notes Booker T. Washington on race and peace. It mentions the Bradley Martins leaving for Britain amid Pretoria victory celebrations.
Readable fragments praise the receptions given to Mic Helen Gould by the crews of battleships. The scene is described as a vivid example of courtesy and refinement in the modern naval age.
The letter from Broughton House, Manchester, records the death of Edward Prince aged 82, son of the Merrimack Print Works manager known as Ned in Lowell. The piece blends memorial notes with sketches and local observations from Lowell including birds, flowers, street car seating, and rail news.
Mr Nils Person and Miss Ida Nelson, both of the city, were married Saturday night at 125 Fifth Avenue home of Mr and Mrs Holmstedt. Bride wore white with roses. Miss Hannah Holmstedt attended, Victor Turnquist served as best man. Refreshments followed. couple will reside in Lawrence.
Mr William Depray and Miss Alice Miller were married at the Chelmsford Street F B parsonage on June 23 by Rev. A E Kenyon. They will live at 4 Hereford Place.
Mr Martin H Reidy of the Sun business office and Miss Elizabeth R Bowers were married at 10 o’clock this morning at the St Patrick’s parochial residence by Rev Richard S Burke. Miss Catharine E Reidy was bridesmaid and Mr Henry Bowers best man. They plan a wedding journey and will reside at 9 Phillips Street after returning.
Funeral services for Mary Gallagher were held at St Peter's Church with a high mass and notable clergy, followed by burial in the Catholic cemetery. Kalil Tarois had services at the Assyrian priest’s house and was buried in Edson cemetery. Winnifred M Libby and Elbert J Qua also received funeral rites with burials in Edson cemetery. Undertakers J F Rogers and C H Molloy led the arrangements.
Prince Edward aged years last surviving relative of Dyneley Prince first manager of Merrimack print works Lowell. Murphy Bridget died June 25 at 45 Abbott Street aged years. Sode Joseph aged 1? years died June 24. Jamieson John aged 11 months son of Andrew and Janet Jamieson 1112 Shaw Street.
Mra W C Brown and Mra L G Brown of Princeton street left Lowell to enjoy Old Orchard salt air. Mies Sueanra Wyman, daughter of Mr. Robert of Westford street, Maria T Stevens daughter Tyler Stevens returned to Racehens night from a European trip after one month studying. Guests at the Pev eau last evening included G H Weed and wife Lem t, owner of a trestry store in Lowell who is combining.
The New Century Company advertises a weekly Paris and Exposition view series of 20 parts with sixteen views each. Subscribers pay ten cents weekly or two dollars for all parts postpaid, with bulk and club terms available and sample parts at the newspaper office.
Small family advertised six room house with bath pantry and laundry rooms for rent. Modern improvements and reasonable rates offered with optional stable. Inquiries at 70 Methuen Street. Em Jostt.
A Toledo Times fragment notes Mr Wood’s travel sales in jewelry and an umbrella display holder, a Cleveland auto accident with an agent and a telegraph pole wreck, Blanchard Pratt departing for Squirrel Island, Me for the summer, and Cyrus Bryant’s monthly pension increase. It also mentions Rev Frank O Tall’s baccalaureate sermon at Goddard seminary, John Graham's return from Holy Cross College, and periodic church vacation plans.
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