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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1901
Page
6
The Smell Daily Gors presents the oldest and best daily paper in Middlesex County established in 1826 and 43 a daily in 1845. Published daily except Sundays and holidays at Courier-Citizen Building Merrimack street Lowell. Delivered by carrier at 12 cents a week, 6 0 cents a month. Courier-Citizen Company.
Train service between Lowell and Boston described with route and schedule hints. Officials or dates are not clearly stated in the fragment.
The Lowell Daily Courier surveys a wide range of topics from national politics to local ambitions as 1901 begins. It notes Nebraska naming two US senators after a protracted deadlock, hints at annexation schemes for greater Lowell, and laments ongoing mysteries such as Arthur Dent's disappearance. It critiques editorials, praises Dewey on Aguinaldo, and questions civics board decisions, Sembrich’s health, and potential Russo Japanese hostilities.
A reflective column surveys Kipling’s potential move to New Hampshire, the Aguinaldo capture and ongoing Philippine conflict, and critique of the new turret on the Kearsarge. It weighs Prussian temperance plans, the death penalty jury trend, and public attitudes toward heroes and war.
The piece argues London moves toward municipal ownership of quasi public franchises like lighting and transport. It notes Boston’s partial experiment with a printing plant and cautions against assuming it predicts railroads and utilities. It discusses theoretical benefits and objections to public management.
The Middlesex Safe Deposit and Trust Co contrasts itself with Savings Banks and promotes 2 1 2 percent interest on larger deposits. It highlights fireproof building and private box arrangements as advantages, urging Lowell investors to consider their services.
The discussion questions reform via municipal ownership, arguing that cities run on practice not theory. The piece cites Cambridge as a fair but changing example and notes widespread distrust of office seekers, pondering the hazards of a public monopoly over streets, pavements, and utilities. It warns of patronage, inefficiency, and higher taxes outweighing any savings.
A compilation of comments from major papers criticizes transAtlantic rail competition, Germany's stance on Nicaragua canal, and city leaders in Lowell, Cambridge, Pittsfield, Brockton, Gloucester and Everett urging passage of a permissive municipal conduit bill. The remarks reflect skepticism toward foreign policy moves and interest in local infrastructure rights.
The New York Mail and Express notes Griggs grew tired of delays from Democrats who threaten impeachment. The piece suggests they know his address and may confront him at home to provoke the struggle.
Henry Smith 60, a lumber piler at Framingham box manufactory, was found dead in the inn yard where he worked on the 28th. Heart and lung trouble listed as cause. He lived on Astern Avenue and left a wife and several children.
March arrival brings a fish tinge to Boston parks while Merrimack and Central streets boast standout window displays. Vesper Country Club votes to raise annual dues amid strong finances and broad entertainment offerings. A race without women prizes in town prompts male disappointment as a fox sightings hint at New Hampshire wilderness. A Boston veteran, Mr. Drumm, aged 71, survives a sunstroke from war service and leaves a widow and three children.
The Misses Alexander of Worcester visit Dr and Mrs Mignault in Merrimack street. William Henry Wilson of Middlesex street marks his twenty eighth birthday. Mr F Edmund Edmunds renews with Trinity church Lawrence for the year. he has taught voice there three years and reserves Saturdays for work, headquarters still in Central block Lowell. Mrs Mary A Hanson returns from Philadelphia after wintering there. Overseer Foster of the Lowell Machine Shop will move to Lewiston to lead a machine corporation. his nephew will take over here. A whist tournament for St John’s Hospital flower table raises funds. afternoon prizes go to Mrs Thomas O Ailen and Mrs C E Jones, evening prizes to Mrs T P Boulger and Mrs Lawler, with two women winning the men’s prizes: Miss Mollie Murphy and Mrs James P McAdams.
Mary E Duganne wife of Rev Hiram C Duganne died at her Gorham street residence after years of illness. Hiram Duganne notable temperance advocate and founder of Hirene lodge of Good Templars in Lowell. Francis Drum aged 58 died at 38 Lincoln street veteran of Civil War and G A R Post 42. Drum served in Go L Third Heavy Artillery then navy, served aboard the Cincinnati and was aboard during its sinking.
Dozens of funerals marked yesterday with ceremonies from Catholic and Protestant churches. Burials occurred at Edson and St Josephs cemeteries and in Tyngsboro with undertakers Moloy Weinbeck and Brooks in charge. Names include Lawrence Kelligan Lois Sherman Huldah McBride John Wilcox A Moirer Augustus Foss Eliza Berry Edgar Deneault Francis Drumm Ellen Murphy Ellen M Byam and more.
A Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court petition from Middlesex seeks dissolution of Faulkner Mills, a Lowell based textile firm with 200000 capital in 200 shares. Stockholders Luther W. Faulkner 100, John A. Faulkner 2, Benj F. Wild unspecified shares. Company reports no debt or assets remaining.
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts orders petitioners to publish the petition and court order in Lowell Daily Courier three weeks, with the last publication at least thirty days before the next court date. The notice requires interested parties to appear in Cambridge to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Attest, Theo C. Hurd, Clerk.
Local newspaper snippet advertises the Belvidere Wall Paper Store at 87 East Merrimack Street. It notes rewashing service and a postal drop for J. F. Rumney, hinting at thrift and self reliance themes with a religious motto.
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