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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1900
Page
4
The Courier-Citizen advertises as Lowell's oldest daily paper begun in 1826, published daily except Sundays and holidays from the Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street. Carriers deliver across the city at rates of 1 cent a week or 59 cents a month.
Trains operate between Lowell and Boston on the Maine railroad line. Service details and schedules are awaited, with passengers urged to check latest timetables for changes.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes Bay State Republicans favor ex Gov Long as vice president, praising him as the best available choice for presiding officer over the Senate. It also discusses eight hour day plans for carpenters, charity relief from Ottawa, and cautions on speculative gold brick schemes and political forecasts.
A case baffles sheriffs as fugitives head for Canada and Maine forests, food and ammo scarce. Fourteen bubonic plague cases and six deaths in Sydney signal rapid disease spread via steamship and global travel. Trade with Spain grows as US lessons and wartime resilience boost exports and imports.
Sheriff John B. O'Brien of Suffolk County has suffered a sinking spell but regained consciousness after medical care. Doctors warn the illness could worsen at any moment while he rests. Admiral Dewey declines a Canadian delegation invitation to visit Canada in July.
The letters praise Hoar and Lodge for their strong arguments on a great issue. Quay declines reprisals after Senate rejection and may head Pennsylvania to force terms with party managers. Griscom in Constantinople gains chance for distinction and national service through family of proven talent and business.
The note hints at a gradual drop in strawberry sweetness and a forthcoming strawberry festival. It mentions a creeping sense of dulling enjoyment as the harvest nears, signaling an upcoming community event tied to the berries.
The Middlesex Safe Deposit and Trust Co in Merrimack Street Lowell says if you travel this summer to leave your valuables with them. They promise secure care with vaults taxed to the limit but always room for one more. Best in Lowell.
A chaotic Nashua last car scene yields twenty cents of amusement as crowds sing and cheer for Dewey. The Huntington hall dedication follows a Republican rally with room for 1900 and remarks on lighting ventilation and stage. Sparrows, crows, and birds in Fort Hill park are noted as spring arrives. A Lowell mayor recalls a comforting sight from home. A quiet quarrel ends with a drunken man and a boy headed toward the city. Basketball winds down as the P A C league season nears conclusion.
The recent Lowell series concluded with Marlboro taking the series after a tightly contested game refereed by Davis, hailed as among the best yet troubled by the contest. The final game of the season in Lowell is Marlboro versus Hudson tomorrow night to break the tie.
Henry M Thompson aged 69 of 23 Ralph Street Lowell died May 1 1900. Civil War veteran former city worker and fraternal lodge member left wife two daughters and three sons with many relatives. Also notices John H Burbank died April 30 aged 78 in Londonderry and Beatrice Walton infant funeral and Mrs Thomas Young funeral in the city.
In this city April 30 Patrick McNamara 23 at 87 South street. May 1 Francis Yek Dyrk 28 at 624 Middlesex street Police court. April 30 George I Tranter 82. April 30 John H. Burbank 78 Londonderry NH. April 30 James Baker 63. Funeral at 159 Howard street Thursday 2 pm. May 1 Jeffrey L. Mercier 28 9 months praying at 74 First street 2 pm Central M E church 2 45 pm. May 1 Henry M. Thompson 69 at 23 Ralph street.
Patrick Meehan of this city and Mary E. King of Marlboro married April 29 at Immaculate Conception parish residence Marlboro. Relatives traveled from Worcester Hudson Lowell Clinton Lynn North Billerica Boston and Hyde Park for the event. They will reside on Merrimack Street.
The city announces the engagement of Miss Alice E Edwards to Mr John Todd of Boston, formerly of Lawrence. Miss Katherine Devoll hosted a reception in Manchester New Hampshire for her pupils, who gave her a pearl pin in return. Mr and Mrs Chas J Glidden and Mrs Cleworth left town and will stay at the Touraine in Boston for four months, with Glidden taking his stable equipment.
An old promotional note touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as cleansing the blood while the season turns. It also mentions a swinging seat competing with a monopolistic hammock, framing a light local purchasing scene and product push.
The shop boasts daily lobster arrivals and a wide assortment including cider apples, sass, strawberries, asparagus, bananas, lettuce, radishes, dandelions, spinach, kale. Fresh eggs from their own henhouse are delivered daily. Butter is limited and available in any quantity from top dairies. Maple syrup is scarce this season and honeydew from Vermont is urged to taste soon.
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