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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1900
Page
4
The piece describes the Courier Citizen in Lowell as the oldest daily in Middlesex county, established in 1826 and a daily since 1845. It details publication at the Courier Citizen Building on Merrimack Street, Lowell, with daily delivery by carrier at twelve cents a week or fifty cents a month.
Boston and Maine Railroad details train service between Lowell and Boston. The notice outlines schedules and routes for passengers, indicating available departures and arrivals and emphasizing weekday operation. It underscores commuter travel along the Lowell to Boston corridor.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes Lieutenant-Governor Tim Woodruff's Florid rhetoric at Ohio society gatherings in New York praising the President and national unity. It contrasts Chicago's fatigue with conventions and cites Russia Britain and Germany on imperial reach, warning about global power dynamics and U S military potential in the 40s. The piece critiques foreign policy views and Continent tensions shaping domestic political mood.
A government movement for consular reform advances with a proposal by Senator Spoons. It calls for a seven-member commission to study European commercial schools and propose a plan for a school to support government commuter services and young urban officials.
The text discusses the need for consular reform and the challenge of achieving change. It notes government interest in investigations and the potential for educated youths to enter consulate work, while affirming that the existing system is well founded and intertwined with national growth.
President Schurman argues for ending Philippine responsibilities, calling the archipelago a large mixed-bag of peoples requiring strong governance and a cautious approach. He warns against forcing American republican ideals onto a diverse colony, urging restraint and reconsideration of imperial duties.
The piece notes Mr. Joseph Pulitzer will pay $17,500 yearly rent for a new house. It recalls Charles M. Schwab starting as a stake driver at Carnegie Iron works in Pittsburg for a dollar a day twenty years ago and rising to president of Carnegie Steel Company at age 37 with a salary larger than the U.S. president. Schwab’s ascent is described as lucky.
Quotes praise the Boers as noble in their struggle while cautioning that England’s victory may be inevitable. The piece also notes a proposal for cheaper library book postage is well meant but delayed until the post office can reduce its heavy, loss bearing workload.
Charles F Bates known as Patty Bates dies in pneumonia at the Dakota after two weeks illness. Son of C Francie Bates, he gained a strong reputation in the horse world over the past decade, having first appeared about ten years ago as a young handler.
The Opera House presents The Little Minister to a crowd expected to sell out, with star actors chosen for Beattie life roles. Frohman’s company draws large, eager audiences in New York and on tour, signaling broad appeal for the Boattie tale. Also on bill is The Girl from Maxims, a popular farce from the Peap Filean, praised for its brisk pace and original French success.
The notice warns that misplacing money valuables and important papers can lead to significant losses. It emphasizes that losing a single important document could cost hundreds or thousands of times its value and urges caution in handling such items.
Bob Manchester presents Cracker Jacks with Weber & Field music hall acts, scenic effects, costumes, and novelty numbers for three nights and a matinee starting Thursday March 8. Also Hoyt’s A Bunch of Keys features, with Gus Bothner acclaimed for fresh diversions and sensational features. Seats on sale at the box office.
The standing room sign was seen early as Saturday matinee and evening shows drew satisfied patrons. Messrs. Mack and Dempsey promise an exceptional bill headlined by Harry C. Stanley and Doris Wilson with "Before the Ball." Also on the program are The Brothers Bright from New York, Komikal Koppe, Martin Fuller and Fannie Gongales, J A Murphy and Willard Eloise, Ed Davenport, and the dance pair Rade and Bertman in "The New Girl." Matinee daily except Monday.
Mrs Adaline Goulding a real daughter of a revolutionary soldier died Saturday afternoon at the home of her grandson Mrs Daniel W Phipps 41 wanced years and three months had been ill for some time death due to a general illness Her maiden name was Adaline Hildreth daughter of Gen William Hildreth of Dracut He was a lawyer town clerk at Dracut and high sheriff at Middlesex County He died when she was 3 years old She was born in Concord December 3 1810 At 21 she married Joseph Goulding of Hopkinton Two children were born a son who died 12 years ago and a daughter Mrs Phipps She had resided in Hyde Park for 20 years and was a member of the Old South chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Her identity as a real daughter of the American Revolution was certified and framed at her late home She was presented about eo roare sam with solid gold by the National Society DAR Ed Washington her ware the wae a de
Mrs Goulding, linked to Episcopal and Congregational churches, left relics from revolutionary times. survivors include daughter, grandson Henry M. Phipps, and granddaughter Adaline Burgess of Newton. John J. Murphy, Belvidere native, died in San Francisco after health move. Miss Martha B. Kendall of Tyngsboro died of pneumonia. Susan A. Farley, 27, of 101 Grand, leaves mother and siblings. Honora Corrigan, 80, old city resident, burial at Newburyport. Emeline Keyes, 15, daughter of William F. Keyes, died at grandfather Henry F. Keyes’s home.
Funeral notices from the city include the Mary Corey family service at St Peter's with Rev Mullin officiating and bearers named. William Sheldon buried at Edson cemetery with Rev Millington officiating and flowers listed. Miss Madella Var num honored at Highland M E church with Edson burial, four singers, and Epworth League bearers named. Additional obits list Edward Miller 20, Helen Donohoe 13, Mary Dawson infant, Susan Parley 27, Patrick Beoolan, Mary Kiley 19, Emeline Keyes 16, William Manefield 1, Porter Meare 7, and other funeral details.
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