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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1901
Page
4
The Lowell Daly Courier notes it is the oldest and best daily in Middlesex County, established 1826 and a daily since 1845. Published at Courier Citzen Building Merrimack Street Lowell. Carriers deliver citywide at 12 cents weekly or 50 cents monthly.
Boston and Maine Railway schedules show trains operating between Lowell and Boston from Middlesex Street Station. The service connects the two cities with multiple daily departures, serving commuters and travelers in the era.
The Lowell Daily Courier discusses ending use of stamped tax books after July, American influence on Cuba through baseball, and a Lowell Electric Light proposal to bury wires underground. It argues against the Cambridge bill and favors the company's plan to install conduits at its own expense within three years for city prudence and public satisfaction.
Jacob Schoenhof argues England's commerce decline is overstated and misunderstood. He contends many fear the lion is dying while underlying conditions and global trade forces show resilience. He cautions against judging Europe by isolated deficiencies without full analysis.
The article notes that the United States trails Britain in cotton and woolen goods but shows growth in uncolored fabrics and China exports. It argues that American mills must improve thread evenness and finish, and that expansion to other markets requires better color and higher quality to compete with Lyons and Crefeld.
A compilation of editorials and opinions on Congress late session work and Russo Japanese actions in Corea. Observers note potential annexation aims and Japan China power dynamics. The Union Confederate army official records project nears completion at a cost of 2 750 000 dollars across 127 volumes.
Clarence Fisher a 24 year old bootblack son of a well known Germantown figure was at Hackman’s barber shop when a customer dusted his face with white powder. He woke in disbelief and believed he was turning white, could not speak and was rushed to Hahnemann hospital where doctors say his voice will return as nerves recover.
Local classified item notes a business dealing in cut flowers and related arrangements at 75 Stevens Street, corner Westafird, with telephone contact available for orders or inquiries.
A fragment notes the phrase Any and All the Other Banking institutions of the City Merrimack Corac Palimor Street with unclear context. The legible portion lists bank and street names, implying a municipal or property reference. No clear event or action is evident from the readable text.
On the Boston bound train Sherlock Holmes overhears two Lowell women traveling to New York for spring styles. He notes their money and plans, then mentions a new Morning Citizen letter box for contributors and a town meeting at Tewksbury led by Deacon Joshua Daniels who speaks despite deafness. The piece also mentions water meters and Lowell views at Huntington hall with Alderman Badger’s involvement.
The funeral service for Dr Lawrence J Mc Donough was held at St Patrick’s Church with a solemn high mass of requiem at 9 am. Rev Timothy Callahan led the rites assisted by deacons and a deacon. The Mass featured Cherubini and Schmidt settings, Pie Jesu and No Crown Without a Cross, with burial in the Catholic cemetery under Undertaker J F O’Donnell. A large attendance from medical and fraternal groups paid respects.
The service for the deceased included "No Cross No Crown" and "Nearer My God to Thee" as the body was removed from the church. A large floral display from the Shopmate employer and other memorials highlighted the ceremony, with bearers from Division 2 of A.O.H. Also noted were funerals for Sadie Burke, Ann Riley, and several individuals listed with dates and burial details at Catholic cemetery under Undertaker J. H. McDermott.
Personal notes from a Boston era column recounts Coburn's third Criterion article on American art in the nineteenth century, titled The Period of French Influence. Mentions birthdays and visits, including Mrs. Jacob Nichols celebrating her 82nd birthday at 251 Appleton Street and Grace Maxfield’s 16th birthday party with a gift ring. Also notes W H Pearson’s recovery from grip and various social calls and travel plans involving local residents and dignitaries.
The town faced a heated contest as Hutchinson wins a one-year selectman seat amid factional lines led by Sampson and Taylor. A protest over three-year terms and sticker votes followed, with Taylor planning court action while Hutchinson swore in. Other races included town clerk and assessors with a tight tally and a license vote of 209 yes to 404 no.
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