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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1900
Page
6
Service between Lowell and Boston on the Boston and Maine Railroad reinforced schedules through Middlesex Street area. Commuters advised to expect modest delays and check current timetables for adjustments.
The Lowell Daily Courier reports riot incidents and fatalities in St Louis, notes John Sherman’s long political involvement and predictions for a future race, hints at McClellan as a Democratic VP candidate. It covers progress in jumps, citing Myer Prinstein’s 24 feet 7 3/4 inch mark, and condemns Philippine insurgent gains and Armenian abuses under Ottoman rule.
The piece notes rising US cotton exports to China and Japan with nine month totals of 77,990,676 yards to China and 5,843,711 in raw cotton to Japan, while indicating a broader optimistic outlook for trade with China Oceanica and South Africa. It highlights a tea garden trial in the southern states to test domestic tea production and reduce reliance on imports, arguing the vast US landscape could support various crops and stabilize production.
The passage argues free trade among nations benefits all, noting tea, wheat, and manufactured goods move best where demand exists. It cites England’s 60 percent share of American farm exports, the need for outlets like Canada to the Pacific, Delagoa Bay, and routes to the Japan Sea, and Bolivia’s seacoast dispute with Chile.
The Brockton Times and Boston papers debated political gimmicks in Senate tactics and who may speak at Lowell on Independence Day. They questioned credentials, loyalties, and the motives behind plans for German and French influence abroad amid regional turmoil and expansionist aims.
London reports Kruger did not press for peace the move is seen as unnecessary. Boer forces are demoralized scattered and outnumbered. months ago they hoped to win but now accept the inevitable. The question remains how many lives they will sacrifice before surrender. The end is near and delay is impossible.
The Middlesex Trust Company advertises a fireproof box service promising safety for valuables. It cites past fires at several houses such as Ludlam, Faulkner, and Stevens to urge residents to enroll, charging $5 a year for access to the only fireproof building in Lowell.
A collage of observations and anecdotes from Lowell era notes cherish spring bloom. The piece mentions violets, buttercups, dogflowers and apple trees, with aside quotes about Columbus half dollars, Whistler, trains, and local cultural life. It includes anecdotes from editors, travelers, and citizens.
Count Laurence J. Smith Junior J of A. held its regular gathering in Leather Workers hall last night. Routine business passed. the entertainment and supper committee reported the recent social was a success. Remarks were offered by Brothers Hearn McCarron Townsend and Mullarkey.
The ad states Taylor Roofing Co offering repairs including painting carpentry cementing cellars house painting and shingling. They claim to lay gravel roofs and provide figures on request for out of town work from 140 Humphrey St telephone.
Numerous Lawrence notices include Miss Craig singing at Archibald meetings, Miss Carolyn White performing Mendelssohn with the Columbian orchestra at a G minor concerto, and James H. Hight's birthday celebration with a cake walk and a diamond ring gift. Relocation items mention Charles F. McManus returning from Montreal and staff assignments for Capt. Varnum and Gen. Merriam in Colorado.
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