Oldest Dairy Paper in Middlesex County Established in 19th Century
An historic newspaper note states the Courier Citizen Company published the oldest and best dairy paper in Middlesex County, begun in 18 percent and operating as a daily from 1845. It is issued every day except Sundays and holidays from the Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street, Lowell. Carrier delivery in the city costs 12 cents per week or 50 cents per month.
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Middlesex County
Courier-Citizen
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Courier-Citizen Company
Trains Between Lowell and Boston Highlight Route
Boston and Wiaine Railroad services connect Lowell to Boston from Middlesex Street Station. The brief notice notes trains operating along the route with emphasis on the line between Lowell and Boston. The item cites Middlesex Street Station as a key stop.
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Lowell
Boston
Fireworks ban and city unrest noted in 1900 column
The Lowell Daily Courier reports the St Louis mayor bans Fourth of July fireworks and hints at dangers to streetcars. It also notes Stephen Crane's burial and praises his vivid depictions of life. The column touches on Helen Gould, Gen Chaffee, McKinley politics, Boer envoys, and Mollified readers amid global tensions.
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St. Louis
The case for shorter rowing courses and wary wheat markets
A Massachusetts legislature critique argues overlong sessions and unnecessary bills while grain markets anticipate a strong global harvest. The piece questions moving the rowing course from four miles to three or two, noting the harsh strain on rowers and rare close finishes in Harvard Yale races.
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Massachusetts
Hill-Difficulty in Democratic Nomination and Kansas City Talks
A political column analyzes David Bennett Hill potential as a Democratic vice presidential candidate, noting opposition from populists and free silver factions and New York bosses led by Boss Croker. It contrasts Hill with Towne and Bryan, discusses Kansas City’s fusion pressures, and predicts the party’s chaotic path toward a possible Towne second place while Hill remains on the “breast works.”
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David B. Hill
Roosevelt
Hill
Mr. Hill
Bryan
New York
Towne
Kansas City
David Bennett Hill
Personal notes and light society items from papers
A string of quick items cites Hobson health concerns and pleading for mercy, Ann Angel’s Archuleta county wedding, Hetty Green’s earnings claim, Count Castellane’s political outreach, and William Waldorf Astor’s playful spelling change to Astour suggesting royal title ambitions.
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Ann Angel
Archuleta County
Col
Denver Post
William Waldorf Astor
Boston Globe
Foreign warships bombard Taku force for hours
The Oregon’s thirteen inch guns would have likely intensified the bombardment as foreign ships shelled the Taku force for about six hours. The Springfield Union speculates the Oregon could have overwhelmed Chinese fire if present, while noting other vessels fled toward Tuxu.
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Taku
Oregon
Tuxu
Pringfield Union
Graduation speeches stir, Salem lights, and Lowell quarrels
A columnist vents on graduation excesses and repetitive speeches. He recalls a soldier boy tale, laments dull ceremonial questions, and urges concise remarks. Commentary contrasts Salem awnings, dark South Street Hill, and crowding by evening disturbances. He notes eye ear patient surges after holidays and criticizes unsafe street sprinkling and reporting lapses in Lowell.
REMNANTS CRASH AT A CENTS YARD FOR COMFORT WEIGHT
A. G. Pollard & Co offer mill remnants of women and children's wear and men's coats at low prices. Last year 12 cases of good 10 cent quality were sold at 0 cents per yard. this year only 6 cases remain. Despite higher costs, they will sell at the same low price basement location.
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A. G& Pollard & Co
Fraternal Officers Elected in Catholic Institute and Societies
At the Young Men's Catholic institute election for six months only one race was close Thomas Fee versus William McLaughlin with a one vote difference A recount left the result unchanged Officers include President James Flood Vice President James Finnerty Treasurer Rev Fr Lawrence OML Financial Secretary Eugene Queenan Recording Secretary James F McLaughlin Trustees George E Clark Thomas Fee Hubert B McQuaid John J Sullivan Marshal Thomas Kelley In Sacred Heart Lyceum officers include President James M Fagan Vice President Walter Leith Recording Secretary Frank OBrien Financial Secretary Thomas Farrell Trustees Frank Carey Thomas J Sheehan Patrick McDermott Thomas Letford Literary Committee James F Breen George B Daley Timothy J Curry Harry Rogers Edward F Rafferty Spiritual Director and Treasurer Rev Fr Murphy Marshal Arthur F King A $25 gift to St Johns hospital was approved Court General Shields No 46 elected Frank J Mullen C R Thomas Carty S C R Michael Moran R S Patrick T Carty S W Thomas Burke J W Peter Welch B3 James E Lang J B Thomas Moss trustee The court reported good standing and ten applications for membership.
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Young Men's Catholic Institute
Thomas Fee
William McLaughlin
Board of Trustees
James Flood
James Finnerty
Fr. Lawrence
M. L
Eugene Queenan
James F. McLaughlin
George E. Clark
Hubert B. McQuaid
John J. Sullivan
Thomas Kelley
Sacred Heart Lyceum
James M. Fagan
Walter Leith
Frank O’brien
Thomas Farrell
Frank Carey
Thomas J. Sheehan
Patrick McDermott
Thomas Letford
James F. Breen
George B. Daley
Timothy J. Curry
Harry Rogers
Edward F. Rafferty
Fr. Murphy
Arthur F. King
St. John’s Hospital
Court General Shields No. 46
Frank J. Mullen
C. R
Thomas Carty
Michael Moran
R. S
Patrick T. Carty
S. W
Thomas Burke
J. W
Peter Welch
James BE. Lang
J. B
Thomas Moss
Painters and Decorators Elect Officers and Initiate New Members
Local union 39 of Painters and Decorators elected officers last night led by President W H Bulmer and Vice President E J Cummings along with R S M A Gilligan F S J J Dolan conductor J B Williams warden J L Campbell preceptor 8S O'Brien A beautiful solid gold emblem was presented to President Bumner Eight new members were initiated.
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Painters and Decorators
W. H. Bulmer
E. J. Cummings
R. S
M. A. Gilligan
F. S
J. J. Dolan
J. B. Williams
J. L. Campbell
O’brien
Bumner
New Working Cards and Delegates Set for July Meet
New working cards for the next quarter covering July August and September were prepared and the assessment for the period levied. The new delegates will join at the upcoming meeting on July 6th and officer elections will be held then.
Foresters Convention Committee Debates Bedford Springs Tickets
At a meeting of the convention committee of the Foresters the disposition of excursion tickets to Bedford Springs sparked debate. Moss Coup and Slack pressed for claimants to settle up before tickets are distributed. The secretary's plan prevailed and the matter ended peaceably.
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Convention Committee of the Foresters
Bedford Springs
Messrs. Moss
Coup
Slack
Fire in Turkish City Sparks Private Firefighters Scene
A hotel room witness describes a night blaze along the Golden Horn in Constantinople. Flames lighting the sky, burning hundreds of dwellings, and the arrival of private firefighters who hire out to tenants amid chaotic rescue efforts. A policeman briefly imprisons arsonists who are later released, while officials plan stone rebuilding and discuss insurance premiums under local conditions.
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Demetriadi
Effendim
Galata Serai
Constantinople
London
The Montana Myth of Wealth and Wrongs in Transition
Hartt argues Montana’s wild mining era bred lawless gamblers and roistering camps. He contrasts frontier violence and rapid wealth with modern ambition, noting entrenched gambling, armed towns, and a culture of swift fortune seeking that shapes politics and society. Enduring myths mask lingering illegality and social permissiveness.
Relief for Dyspepsia Ad Promotes PRP TO Cure
An advertisement claims immediate relief from dyspepsia and indigestion with PRP TO in one box guaranteed to cure even severe cases. The notice invites readers to tell advertisers they saw the ad in the Courter.
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PRPTO
Putnam & Son offer summer wear deals on hats shirts and suits
Putnam & Son at 166 Central Street advertises straw hats from 42 cents to $1.75, children's hats as low as 2 cents, neglige shirts from 66 to 95 cents, English squares in rumbundas at 30 cents, new neckwear 45 cents, washable boys suits from 1.45 to 4.50, boys wash trousers from 47 cents, and men's and boys two piece bathing suits with prices starting at 3.50 for men and various but same range for boys.
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Crane
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Three Oaks
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China
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Hetty
Topeka State Journal
Count Castellane
Washington
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Middlesex Trust Co
Col. Palmer
John Adams
Salem
Ace
South Street
South Common
Quarre
Bye and Ear Infirmary
Belvidere
William M. Dugan
Allen
Dugan
Haggett'’s Pond
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Welk
Foresters
Turkey
YALE
Poe
Paul O Kavle
New York Sun
Ways OF Life
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Back Bay
Helena
Butte
Rockies
Rollin Lynde Hartt
Boston Transcript
McDonald’s Fruit Store
Geo. B. Hall
Merrimack St
Open Air Service
Tewksbury
Agapore
Creeeeeeneee
Russell Bolordy
Ceeeceese Dliae
Eanie Lind Lewta Cornet
John Stanhope
Shattuck & Hon
Central Forests
Law — Ee
John P Quinn
Dix Street
Pravey
Dracut Centre
Putnam & Son
Central Street
Madras
Putnan & Son
Travelers’ Insurance Co
America
Fred. C. Church
Agen Central Block
Cloak & Sui
Harvard
Bnew
Pdiceh
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