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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
4
The Lowell Courier Citizen, oldest daily in Middlesex County, dates back to 1826 and 184. It publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from Merrimack Street, Lowell. Carrier delivery costs 12 cents weekly or 50 cents monthly, with circulation claims of leading influence and open circulation books.
Service details outline direct Boston and Maine Railroad trains running between Lowell and Boston. The notice notes schedules and route coverage for commuters, with emphasis on the connection between the two cities and typical travel times.
The Lowell Daily Courier surveys unsettled crimes and political tensions. It notes the Goebel shooting remains unsolved, questions bank scandals, and surveys Republican leaders, tariff debates, and the Alaska boundary dispute amid a reaction to a new ambassadorial appointment.
A cryptic note references Weedman sparing a tree and contrasts it with a grove linked to a caterer. The writing hints at a political or bureaucratic context within a Senate framework, suggesting tension over land or resource decisions. The fragmented text implies an allegorical or protest tone.
The article notes a plan to reserve a big tree forest in California from destruction, praising the natural marvels and opposing lumbermen. It also weighs Boer War negotiations, saying submission terms may come later and British battles loom. A Brooklyn R T case about false stock reports is discussed with concern over market manipulation and potential reforms.
A columnist argues that currency reform is needed to reduce the seven money types and unify functions. The piece notes new national banks expanding, silver certificates retiring, and legal tenders in odd shapes, urging a Monetary Conference to craft a simpler system and align gold standards with business needs.
The piece surveys education versus real world success arguing that schooling builds intellect but not all practical outcomes. It cites a London usurer story, Tewksbury street debate, Mer rimack square carriage incident, and Z. E. Stone's will guiding cemetery care, urging targeted, meaningful investments in neglected cemetery lots.
A NY congressman introduced a Cuban tax bill seeking 900 million dollars with 23 percent of Cuban revenues pledged for payment. The measure reportedly aimed to pass by unanimous consent while other comments noted shifting Boer War coverage and editorial perspectives from Boston, Springfield, London, and Chicago outlets.
Amusement notes feature Daniel Sully praising The Parish Priest and Irish character acting. Details include his early stage days in Boston, the origin of the phrase Rats, and his claim as the greatest clog dancer. Also announced is Charles B. Blaney's A Female Drummer with Miss Jobretone Nellie O’Neil and a strong touring company.
A wealthy Pawtucketville farmer named Varnum was attacked in his cellar Sunday night while tending fires. The assailant likely sought robbery. The text urges stronger home security and mentions a local box holder storing valuables in a safe deposit box at Middlesex Safe Deposit and Trust Co.
The review lauds a clever hotel scene as the cleverest on any stage and praises the first class company. Laughter and applause mark the funny satire with all songs dances and medleys new this season. The Acme Quartette is highlighted as a feature. Performances run Thursday Friday and Saturday matinees March 8 9 10 at the music hall.
The new season features A Breach of Promise a witty tuneful farce with a clever company. Three nights and a matinee start Monday March 12 at Music Hall. Joe Harrington of Lowell stars in thecompany delivering refined comedy and catchy music without vulgarity.
A cleaned up vaudeville bill in Lowell features Rade and Bertman with witty lines and a charming singer in German dialect songs. Harry C. Stanley mimics a Ward man and a music professor with Miss Doris Wilson assisting. Also presented are Fuller & Gonzales in The Professor's Substitute, Koppe the small yet huge talent, Ed Davenport tapping negro style, the Bright brothers acrobatic act, and Murphy and Eloise Willard in Doughnuts.
The Tremont Theatre in Boston has presented The Greatest Thing in the World with growing audience size since opening night. Mrs. LeMoyne, beloved in Boston, shines as Virginia Bryant gaining new fans with every appearance. The play attracts many women, evidenced by a strong midweek matinee, with another matinee Saturday and two next week.
Agnes W Park wife of Harry C died yesterday at 6 Fernald Street was a noted languages and elocution teacher with a Christian spirit Olive N Wade age 51 years 9 months died at 68 Howard Street leaving two brothers O Wade and O R Wade She belonged to Highland lodge Rebekahs and Eastern Star Keystone lodge Edward Hutchins age 69 died Wednesday morning at 81 Lane Street a member of Post 185 G A R native of Carlisle Maine well known locally He is survived by a widow Otis W Marshall aged years died Wednesday at 47 Middlesex Street a longtime resident employed by William E Livingston coal and grain dealer She is survived by a widow.
The obituary column records several deaths and services. Rosetta Follansbee’s funeral was at her Swain street home with Rev. Richardson officiating and burial at Edson cemetery. Jane Grant died at 76 in Dracut. Thomas Murray, 77, died at 5, 7 Dummer Street. Otis W. Marshall, 62, to be honored at 347 Middlesex Street. Agnes W. Park and Frank McQuade also noted. Mary A. Lovejoy, 46, widow of George G. Lovejoy, died at 158 Fayette Street.
Ill at home Mr F C Beharrell 89 Freemont street. Judge Fred Fisher sails for England next Saturday to May 1. Miss Edith A Russell left San Francisco yesterday for Japan. The Murray club met at Middlesex street, enjoyed an evening of pleasure with music and charades. Oshers at the Opera house visited Lawrence, invited by Corie Payton, with Chief Usher Peter Craig chaperoning. A cablegram from Paris said Miss Fanny Reed engagement to Dr Clark in Paris, not fully credited. Roland B Kemp goes to Dedham to join Merchants Woolen Co. Frank S Hunnewell leaving Lawrence railway system for Palmer and Monson Street railway. Mrs J C Hamilton learns of death of her father James Hanley and brother John Hanley in Roscommon Ireland. Vice Regent John S Chandler and Fay H Martin attended Berkeley hall Boston for 31 councils grand session with 38 candidates for class 1. Col Joe Whitney of State police called on police business.
A playful exchange on a voyage between England and America features a bluff skipper remarking on distance and a jester tourist proposing a midway dance as a light moment during the journey.
An advert claims most crises arise from digestive disorders and mental strain, touting Dr Von Stan's Pineapple Tablets as a universal cure. It markets 18 tablets per box for 10 cents and lists several unnamed distributors and shops as sellers.
Funeral services were held at Immaculate Conception church for Eilen T. Lee son with Rev Father McGrath officiating and burial at Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers included Abraham Berry John Noonan Alexander Casey and John Farrell. Spindle City Pirele C of F members attended. Fr McGrath officiated at the grave. Additional funerals for Robert Hobbs son of Frank and Eilen occurred from Coburns Court Pawtucketville with burial at Eden Cemetery. Soma Parley funeral held from her home 101 Grand Street with Requiem Mass at St Peters church officiated by Fr McKenna and deacons Fr Mullen and Fr Saunders. Timothy F. Sullivan George ...
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