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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
4
A historical timetable listing Boston and Maine Railroad services between Lowell and Boston. It shows station stops at Middlesex Street and schedules for weekdays and Sundays, with notes marking via Bedford and Western Division runs and weekly variations.
The Lowell Daily Courier comments on the Boston Herald's apparent push to back Bryan and Democrats, notes shifting political talk, and questions alleged bribery in Michigan governor nominations. It also remarks on Yale’s baccalaureate dress and President Hazard of Wellesley praising a platonic view of college women while arguing against wealth-corruption rumors in elections.
A crowded Sunday scene on Boston Common drew 6000 to 8000 people as piety and politics, band music, and socialist arguments competed for attention. The band drew the biggest crowd with "Whistling Rufus" delighting the audience during the lively event.
The piece critiques Great Britain and the United States over empire and booty in China and the Philippines. It argues that both nations push for spoils, including Kruger terms and Boxer suppression, warning that involvement will be costly and unproductive and urging peaceful withdrawal.
A long excerpt discusses business and war as vanity, the Goebel Taylor episode in Kentucky, and political prospects in the coming election. It cites Dartmouth President Tucker on politics as a life work, critiques modern politicians, and rails at the changing university world led by lay presidents Seth Low and Hadley, noting classics decline and Phi Beta Kappa mystique fading.
A committee met in the mayor's office to organize a reception for Gov Charles H. Allen of Puerto Rico fame. The mayor chaired, opinions varied between a simple Huntington hall gathering with brief speeches and a full escort with militia and street demonstrations. A subcommittee of the mayor and Mr. Casey was appointed to finalize details as Allen's visit remains brief and date uncertain.
Miss Alice T. Lee, principal of the Lyon street primary, won the most votes among new candidates in Boston's election of school supervisors. Two seats remain unfilled after adjournment. Lee has taught in Fitchburg, Washington, and Boston and studied at the Institute of Technology, with offers for supervisor and teacher roles in Washington.
A humorous tale of a fear of cows and a stubborn cow ending in tears as a boy recalls future hunting. Gloucester land deals spark talk as William J. Coughlin markets Homecrest Extension. A New Boston school records 165 flower varieties with 12 pupils contributing. Mountain Rock visitors condemn cruelty at the zoo while a bicycle incident prompts a legal warning. A seal wanders Mascuppie pond, and campaign chatter begins despite the heat.
Mr Mark Bywaters and Miss Lena Arvisais were married last evening at 7 20 oclock at St Peter parochial residence by Rev Fr Ronan. Brides sister Miss Clara Arvisais was bridesmaid and Mr Dan Ellsworth best man. A reception and supper followed at 62 Suffolk Street. Gifts included a Morris chair and a clock from D I Page Company associates. The couple will reside on Pletcher Street.
At 11.99 o'clock this forenoon Rev. George F. Kenngett united Arthur Mellor and Blanche Farrington in marriage at his residence. The bridegroom is employed by Messia Patten Roberts, florists.
A wedding occurred in New York this morning uniting Mrs Gertrude L Adams of Bright street and Mr Charles A Brown of Honolulu. The ceremony was witnessed by intimate relatives and friends and was followed by a brief reception and plans for a two month journey then a world tour. Local friends in Lowell send best wishes for a prosperous future.
Dr. George A. Leahey and Miss Alice M. Dempsey were married at Immaculate Conception church Salem in a small family ceremony at 9 this morning Rev Fr Tierney officiated. Bridesmaid Anna Dempsey and best man Frederick Leahey attended. A wedding breakfast followed at Juniper Point hosted by the Dempsey family. The couple plan a Europe wedding tour and will reside at 374 East Merrimack Street after returning.
Matthew Sitakem a Lowell veteran died Monday morning at his son Peter Stakem's home 9 York street Haverhill He was 73 and death followed a Sunday shock He leaves a daughter Mrs Frank Casin of New York City and his son Peter The body will be brought to Lowell for burial Sitakem spent most of his life in Lowell ten years at the Soldiers home in Togus Maine on furlough when he died His Civil War record as a private in the 16th Massachusetts Volunteers was creditable with engagements and wounds He will be buried in Lowell
The notice lists multiple funerals from yesterday and today including Joseph Sole Alice M McCullough John M Black James Brennan Theresa Baisley Elizabeth McGregor and others. Burials occurred at Ed ag Catholic and St Patrick s cemeteries with undertakers Molloy O Donnell and Young Co. Also several brief obituaries note names ages addresses and nearby relatives.
J. M. Butman and his family leave the city to spend the next weeks at The Weirs to escape the heat. Mr. H. M. Ordway’s family remain at their winter home in Andover. Gre. W. EB. Lembas will spend several weeks at Freedom, Me.
Donald Andrew McKinnon visits Oak Mountains with family while Miss Sarah Dinsmore plans a several months stay at Wentworth Hall Jackson New Hampshire. Many locals announce summer moves and travels including Cunard voyage to Queenstown with eight countries and 25 cities as Oberammergau Passion Play is on the itinerary.
Charles Smith, a Cambridge lineman for the Boston Elevated Railway, fell from a pole at Bridge and Fourth streets East Cambridge around 5 pm Tuesday. He and a 5-year-old boy, Eugene Kelly of 4 Fourth Street, were seriously injured. Smith suffered a fractured skull while Kelly sustained a fractured leg, a broken arm, facial injuries, and possible internal injuries. Both were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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