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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1901
Page
6
Oldest daily paper in Middlesex County established 182 percent as a daily since 1845. Published daily except Sundays and holidays from Merrimack Street with carrier delivery at 12 cents a week and 50 cents a month.
Public timetable notes trains between Lowell and Boston with stops at Middlesex Street station. Includes departure and arrival times, service days Wednesdays and Saturdays only, and Western Division notation. Ticket office hours are not listed for these trains.
The Lowell Daily Courier comments on Manchesters shaking as political figures like Coler face scrutiny for Tammany ties and silver stance. It reflects on the British Parliament and Austrian parliament style, notes varioloid concerns, praises authorities handling disease, critiques a local kindergarten site, and mentions Chinas dark historical chapter as foreign observers record events in Beijing.
The piece reflects on the Cuban War, noting that annexation of Cuba by the United States is a likely outcome. It argues the war was inevitable and necessary, supports independence for Cuba per Congress, yet recognizes continuing U S influence and the possibility of future annexation without full withdrawal.
The speaker argues it is reasonable to demand guaranties from Cuba as to its stance toward the United States after ending Spanish rule. The goal is to guide Cuba’s settlement without sacrificing sovereignty, with annexation as a long term inevitable prospect viewed as beneficial for both nations.
A digest of quotations from multiple papers discusses gold standard legislation as a notable achievement, stamped checks becoming obsolete, Republican expectations for McKinley, Mrs Nation's protest methods, and calls for state scrutiny of semi public corporate finances to prevent investor fraud while allowing necessary trolley extensions.
In plain terms the author argues that brightness tracks temperature, noting new stars flare from cool to intense light. He compares earth and sun, explaining temperature drives evolution from cool to brilliant bodies, and that lowering heat could cool a star back toward earthlike states. He cites E. R. Holden in the New York Sun.
The passage discusses the star in Perseus once called a new star, arguing it is an old star with temporary brightening. It references Tycho Brahe's 1572 event, notes its visibility evolution, and explains such stars reappear as brightened light rather than vanishing, prompting questions about the underlying catastrophe.
An excerpt reviews home remedies from a druggist circular for grip and fever while warning about pasteurizing milk to kill bacilli. It references milk heating methods, and quotes ex Governor Pillsbury about aiding poor girls in St Paul. The column notes local Lowell topics including public finance, theater pricing, and a town meeting led by Henry M Billings.
Funeral services for Thomas Stack were held at St Peter's Church with Rev Fr Saunders officiating. Bearers included T Quinlin and B Quinn. Burial was in Catholics cemetery. Minnie Delofsky died at Tewksbury and was sent to Worcester for interment by Undertaker O'Donnell. Margaret Driscoll died in West Lynn and was buried in Catholic cemetery with committal prayers by Rev McGrath. Undertaker J F O'Donnell led the funeral. Isabel Dawson, a drowning victim, funeral details carried by local undertaker.
A Sunday noon river incident led to a funeral procession and requiem mass at Sacred Heart with Rev Fr Murphy, Miss Adelaide Sullivan presiding at the organ, burial at St Marys Cemetery with Rev John Reynolds officiating. Blanche Gentle of 46 Otis Street, age 21 years 21 days, and others including Charles Bourgeault infant and Thomas Cocroft, 62, 5 months, 26 days, noted in Concord city obituaries.
Mrs W W Blaisdell of 63 Willow Street is summoned to Canada by her father's death on Sunday night. Miss Fanny L Bennett, YWCA office secretary, returns after a three month absence to a welcome with flowers in the Home room readied by association girls. Mrs Chester D Coram plans a Japanese exhibit for Day Nursery at Highland club hall on April 16. Mr W H Boody takes over management of New Dorp Beach hotel Staten Island and starts May 1. hotel owned by Frank Hett inventor of newspaper color process. Boody plans to sell his property here. W H Pearson recovers from the grip. William D Preston marks his 63rd birthday with a reception for old comrades at his Middlesex Street restaurant. about 50 guests from Boston, Butler Vets and Civil War veterans attend. Jonathan Bowers of Willow Dale is seriously ill at home.
Three applications for membership were received at Garfield Colony Pilgrim Fathers meeting. Arthur L Richardson gave phonograph selections. A Travelling Shield event for Palestine lodge of Havvahill was postponed to March 1. Daughters of Civil War Veterans met to organize a new tent at Odd Fellows hall with officers elected. J P Maxfield circle Ladies of the G A R notes resignation of treasurer and national appointment of secretary by the national president.
A Boston Transcript discussion on whether married women should take their husband’s name, keep their maiden name, or blend names. It argues social custom, individuality, and professional identity shape choices, noting more women seek personal identity, yet many still merge names for social advantage. It concludes marriage should become a true partnership as women claim individuality.
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