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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
6
Brief notice outlines Lowell to Boston rail service on the Boston and Maine line. It notes schedules or service between Lowell and Boston with emphasis on travel between these two points.
A fragment from the Lowell Daily Courier surveys 1900 political notes. It cites a Boston paper on Iowa supporters for McKinley, New England delegates counted for the Kansas City convention, and various digressions on war, famine, fire underwriters, Steyn and the Free State, annexation, Germany’s population growth, postal frauds in Havana, and reforms to curb losses, all rendered in compact opinionated columns.
Reports claim both Tanner and Cullom secured convention victories though Cullom’s win appears more fruitful. Tanner sought the United States Senate seat in Cullom’s place, a goal described as preposterous and dangerous, with Tanner portrayed as unqualified and unsuitable for the Senate.
Lord Roberts has brought the Zand river under control for crossing with his troops and presses forward toward Pretoria. His recent advance is described as powerful and pronounced, signaling a determined campaign with no stated intention of turning back.
The column debates Kruger’s independence versus England’s stance, notes America’s Sunday exhibit policy at Paris, and reports a tense American Peace Society meeting in Boston. It comments on militarism, universal access to exhibits, and urges timely advertising copy for the Courier-Citizen in Lowell dated May 12, 1900.
A compilation of brief editorials and opinions citing economic law on debt and bankruptcy, trade, and the reach of federal power. It notes US Britain trade dominance, curfew enforcement costs in Maine, prohibition attitudes, and a tribute to Endicott’s service, alongside views on honesty in government and taxation.
The editor of the Wool and Cotton Reporter maintains unwavering support for the Lowell Textile school, pledged to disclose views openly and pursue a rightful conclusion unless an unforeseen obstacle arises. The Lowell school was created via an appropriation funded by petitions aided by the editor, while misrepresentations by Lawrence and Lowell factions have been noted. Other Massachusetts textile schools will be added.
After the Comedie francaise fire M de Calinaux plans to rebuild the ruined village chapel. His architect suggests Gothic flamboyant style but Calinaux warns against flamboyant elements due to fire risk.
A fragment from a local antiquarian column describes a dentaria plant in the wild Merrimack street area and a columbine bloom in a private garden. It then covers club speaker directories, Miss Helen Whittier’s retirement gift, and social notes about winter, famine reporting by Miss Mudge, and historical paper sales and Lexington & Boston road memories in Lowell.
The Fall ntago by Amusements Comp Dramatic presents Monday night at Huntington hall in Iowa with Company M of the Ninth regiment. Cast includes Lt Joseph, George McKenna, William B, Ralph Hill, Howard Gee, Ralph Black, Henry Forbush, James Ryan, John Payne, John Murray, Elmer Crowell, Miss Lizzie McGuire, Miss Hattie King, Miss May Miller. Seats on sale Saturday at Huntington hall office with coupons for seat selection. Tremont theatre Boston offers Broadway to Tokio a big hit with Pay Templeton and company. Lowell audiences expected in large numbers.
Mrs Sarah Gallagher wife of Thomas Gallagher died yesterday at her home 152 West Sixth street aged 67 a devout charitable woman with a wide circle of friends Her husband and four daughters mourn her loss Mary I Sternberg is one of the daughters Also noted is the death of Charles Francis Kilroy aged 19 years 8 months a member of the Matthew Temperance Institute and former examiner board He leaves parents a sister Mary and five brothers John J Lacey a Sacred Heart Lyceum member died at Mercy hospital in Springfel He leaves a brother and sister
The funeral for Patrick Lynch was held yesterday morning at 9 30 from his home at 185 Cross Street with many out of town attendees from Marlboro Roxbury Lawrence and Boston a Holy Name society delegation attended Mass was celebrated at St Patrick's Church by Rev Michael O Brien with Rev D J Sullivan Rev Philip Sexton and Rev John J McHugh assisting the choir sang Schmidt s requiem mass and a offertory piece noted. interment followed in the Catholic cemetery.
Mrs W A Pardee hosted a successful whist party on May 9 with 24 tables in the evening. Prizes were won by Mrs Frank B Dow and Mrs A R Sheppard, with Mrs Walter Emmett conso- lation. Mr and Mrs Hiram B Green led with 49 points for the first prize in the evening. A second prize went to Myr A E Moor and Mrs W A Bishop with Mrs Charlton and Mrs Markland sharing consolation. Charles V Barker and pupils gave a reading at 150 Westford Street, with a program including Schubert, Rosamonde overture, various dances, and other numbers.
The Grace Universalist church society hosted a successful coffee party with a large supper overseen by Mrs. C. Arthur Abbott and a dining room manager Mrs. F. A. White. The evening closed with a one act Jerome K. Jerome comedy Barbara featuring Miss Elizabeth E. Spoford and others and piano by Miss Alice E. Perham.
The nineteenth Low ell lodge anniversary with concerts in Salem. Worcester hosts the Eastern Star grand chapter 24th annual convention with 280 members and 140 visitors. Delegates hear reports, 574 initiations, total 7072 members, 75 deaths. 67 chapters statewide, four new, five dispensed. Officers elected include Cush ing, Atwood, Hartridge, Parker, Seagraves. numerous appointments chosen.
Sunny Side Farm announces a large daily selection of vegetables including spinach kale dandelions scullions new parsnips cucumbers radishes and three kinds of lettuce. A full line also features squash beets carrots potatoes onions and turnips.
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