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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
10
The report lists times for sunrise at 5 54 p m and sunset at 5 53 p m with day length of 11 59. It notes a moon rise at 7 31 p m and provides celestial timings for the day. The data appears in a concise daily almanac style snippet.
Yesterday afternoon the sky cleared and light hours were pleasant as rain soaked snow disappeared into sewers. By night it was cold enough to harden water on sidewalks. Sunrise showed clear conditions but by noon sun warmed streets to liquid. Temperatures 34, 22, 30 with barometer around 29.31 to 29.85.
Indications from Boston issued March 17 forecast a fair night and Sunday with warmer conditions and south winds across the state.
The Lowell Daily Courier publishes the Saturday issue dated March 17 1900. Local news notices, brief stories, and advertisements fill the page, reflecting a turn of the century New England city newspaper snapshot.
Burns and Hornes coal adverts appear alongside fire insurance renewals by Fred C. Church. Taylor Roofing Co offers leak repairs by phone. Mechanics Savings bankers sell Julian B. Keyes a two tenement property with barn and 6600 feet of land. H E Stafford markets guaranteed bicycles. L A W repair shop at 35 Shattuck St in Lowell. Louis Alexander central street tailor and assistant Paul O Kable showcase years of training and fashion contacts.
Mendelssohn Wedding March opens a Lowell concert by fifty musicians with Sounds from Home as a companion piece. Gung's delicate works appear three times, Dream on the Ocean rivaling Strauss in charm. Behr of the Boston Symphony performs two zither solos, Bagley offers clarinet, with reserved seats at Austin's Music store for 25 cents.
Friends and neighbors gathered at Hamp shire street to honor Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Breault with a gold chain and a gold watch. John Hurtubise spoke for the group noting their 20 years in Lowell and wishing them prosperity in Manitoba. Mr. Breault thanked the attendees in French and English as Edith Boucher played piano. The Breaults plan to leave Lowell next Wednesday.
The Retail Clerks International Protective Association plans a Leather Workers hall meeting at 2:30 Sunday to form a local unit with local speakers. Lowell lodge of the International Association of Machinists met last night and welcomed ten applicants, initiated five members, and approved the by laws report for grand lodge approval.
The annual meeting of the Asphalt Company of America was held in Jersey City on Thursday. Directors chosen include Sidney F. Tyler George W. Elkins George D. Widener E Burgese Warren Willem J Latta William H Crocker of Philadelphia and James C C Young of Jersey City. The company has no affiliation with Lowell Paving beyond supplying asphalt when needed.
Washington commandery Golien Press will hold a public meeting Thursday at 7? p.m. and adjourn to attend the funeral of Alexander Mack Sunday at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Members gather at Pythian hall at 2 p.m.
Congressman William S. Knox confirms candidacy while dining with Frank L. Weaver John C. Wilson Willard Everett A G Thompson Cyrus W Irish and Wm H S Hayes. He will stay in Lowell to meet supporters and review political fences. He says the renomination bid is certain and calls for a friendly contest if others seek the seat.
A new system starts today allowing residents to register letters at their homes in their districts. Only letters, not business mail, may be registered with an eight cent registry fee plus full postage. Carriers must not wait, must provide a written receipt, and refunds apply if there is a surplus.
The P A C second team defeated Company G 17 to 3 in a one sided game at the armory last night. Cronin led with two goals, Hanlon one, Reardon Kelly Dodge Tighe and Maguire added single scores. Cronin also posted five fouls with Maguire one. Referees Driscoll Blennerharsett. Timers Muldoon Holmes.
John Dion of Pawtucketville Athletic Club defeated Odison the Canadian in a 325 a side catch‑as‑catch‑can bout. Tonight Dion and Odison are slated for a rematch at Grace Roman with Mathew Flynn wagering Bourbon will throw Dion in ten minutes.
From North Adams comes an inquiry about Patrick Mc Dermott whose body lies in the room of Undertaker O'Donnell. Police inspectors obtained a description and sent it to the man in North Adams.
Higelow Carpet Company held its annual meeting in Reston with officers and directors elected. Names listed include M. C. Shilton treasurer Arther Irman secretary and other board members. The meeting confirmed appointments for the Higelow Carpet Company of Cteten and related enterprises.
The article celebrates Evening High School graduates with a long discourse on U S expansion in China and the Pacific. It highlights President McKinley era trade aims, Hawaii Pearl Harbor, and Dewey’s portrait gift amid civic rites. Principal themes stress duty, character, and future opportunities for youth.
A historic roster cites regular three year courses for women including Florence Brett Josephine Charlton Katherine Counihan Nellie Court Rose Downey Alice Flanders Helena Farrell Katherine Gilligan Eleanor Holmes Mary Horne Mary Kenney Eva Leet Florence McKidder Margaret Muldoon Catherine Mullen Mary Reardon Mary Roy Ellen Ryden Mary Teague Jessie Bel Whitworth and men like Joseph Atkinson Alfred Berry Herbert HadleyJohn Harrison Joseph Haworth Patrick Kelley Frederick Mason John O Rourke Humphrey Sullivan John Wallace Aretas Young. Chemistry course three years lists Edward Blinkhorn John Maer and Stenography two years lists Mary Carter Martha Curtin Leonia Cutting Antoinette Dodge Janet Hume Katherine Kelley Margaret MacDonald Georgiana Walker William Clark Walter Jewett Joseph Lavallee William Murray Frank Neeland.
At the Thursday session presiding elder Dr. J H Mansfield chaired the fourth quarterly conference. Trustees named include Charles E Farrington and Wm Bradley with others. Stewards-elect listed. mortgage cleared. 48 new members, net +35. Sunday school and Epworth League report prosperity. Pastor Rev L W Staples invited back for a third year.
The Ministers' Union decided not to form the Christian Alliance of the Christian churches after a committee recommended it. The meeting yesterday afternoon discussed the proposal and found the organization would be difficult to make effective.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat notes railroads are boosting costly pamphlets and map-heavy booklets aimed at upper-class travellers. Limited editions, priced 10 to 12 cents, showcase resorts and routes, with lavish design by top specialists to imprint brand familiarity through repeated reference.
The article notes young northern generals like Grant Sherman and Sheridan vs Southern leaders, then contrasts modern high command in South Africa where most generals are older. It highlights rapid promotions, talent regardless of birth, and the strong impact of veterans in war, with a closing list of ages for British officers such as Ken Muller Gatacre Methuen and others.
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