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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
6
Boston and Maine Railroad announces trains operating between Lowell and Boston with multiple daily departures and standard timetable. Service aims to shorten commute times and improve regional rail connectivity for passengers in the Lowell and Boston corridor.
The article defends Sheridan’s Civil War heroism and critiques iconoclasts while contrasting public education in campaigns. It cites ex Governor Fifer as a possible vice presidential candidate, discusses dangers of war reporting, and notes a western artist planning a Mississippi house boat trip. It mentions San Francisco plague measures and smoke nuisance solutions, ending with a call for clearer device explanations.
A Louisville era column notes Kentucky feuds between the Philpots and Bakers persist with killings and lawlessness, while German investments in the Americas reach about a billion and a quarter dollars. It argues for stronger law enforcement and discusses Senator Lodge’s concerns about Kaiser influence, urging adherence to international rights.
President Eliot of Harvard will deliver an address to this year's Stanford University senior class. Katharine Newman, formerly nurse superintendent at Fox ton hospital in New York, has accepted the head nurse post at a large Havana area hospital for the insane. A Scottish innkeeper described the late Duke of Argyll as caught between pride of intellect and pride of birth, unable to associate with either peers or common men.
Various editorials weigh peace advocacy, party splits, and third party possibilities. Frank Jones exit from New Hampshire Democrats drawn as financial relief. Moros of Mindanao clash with American troops. Mindanao battles warned as possible larger conflict. Dr Everett motivates a possible third party though currency issues hinder it. Hawaiian primaries set for May 30 amid skepticism about native primaries proficiency.
Israel Bent a well known citizen joins the Choir Invisible and is described as a forceful characteristic man shaped by experience tempered by openness to modern thought He faced adversity with sweetness of manner and stood as a spiritual tolerant figure remembered for justice and humanity Mrs Ella F Houghton widow of George A Houghton aged 52 died May 24 at her brother’s residence and will be interred in Orange Vermont Olive E Fish aged 52 former Lowell resident and wife of the city’s bill poster died May 19 in Marblehead She was born in Lawrence and buried there May 22 She is survived by her husband one sister and two brothers
The column recounts a fishing party among aldermen where one member fell into the Concord River, emerging drenched, while pickerel were brought up by the others. It also mentions Judge Gaskill declining to approve Milford’s curfew by law, and notes Nashua fair preparations, a stock crash, divorce court observations, Oberammergau visitors, and a call to curb Fourth of July cannon fire to aid the sick.
Paradoxical notes from Ridgewood New Jersey to New York and Chicago highlight ice shortages and rising costs. A local ice dealers meeting increased price by about ten percent per one hundred pounds, as reported by Lawrence News and Kansas City Journal.
A small object in a yard shows signs of movement as the hammock asserts itself. The scene hints at calmer days and a slower pace returning to the surroundings.
Funeral services were held yesterday for Israel Bent at 2 pm with Rev. R A Greene officiating and burial in Edson cemetery under Carrie N. Undertaker. William Kinney’s funeral followed from 108 Westford Street at 4 pm with Rev. Billings, burial in Edson cemetery under J B Currier. Miss Mary M. Baker died in Philadelphia May 20 and her services were in Lowell cemetery chapel at 2 pm with Rev. Allen. burial under J B Currier. Elia F Houghton aged 52 died at 25 Webster Street in this city. Harriet Pullan wife of William Pullan aged 51 years 6 months died in North Chelmsford. Burial details not specified.
Thomas McAfee and Minnie McCullough were married Wednesday evening at the aeroneception church parish residence. Rev Joyce officiated. The bridesmaid was Jennie McAfee. Best man was Thomas McCann. Couple to reside at 50 Chestnut Street after a wedding tour. Kennedy and Goings joined in Lowell. Mary Claudine Gongs of New London, N H was bride.
The Belle of New York returns as a colossal triumph at the Columbia theatre with an eager Boston audience nightly. Key performers Dan Daly George Schiller William Cameron Hat tie Moore W. P. Carleton George Fortescue, and stars Helen Lord Toby Claude captivate patrons as La Belle Dazie's ballet and cake walking charm audiences.
Personal item notes Rev George S Avery former Y M C A secretary now heading New York Christian home for Intemperate Men will address the Y M C A men’s meeting next Sunday. Violinist Emil C Lavigneur will lead the Pilgrim steamer orchestra for the summer. Katherine Meloy entertains 37 friends for her sixteenth birthday with flowers, pink and white decor and birthday cake. Mrs J B Grush celebrates her 82nd birthday with nearby friends. Mrs Jewette of Bridgeport visits Highland Street resident Mrs A S Adams.
After the regular meeting in Union hall last evening Washington Commandery D J gave an impromptu entertainment and strawberry supper. The program included recitations singing and a short stage piece by lodge members.
George H. Wood begins a sale of a choice lot of umbrellas described as the best silk with solid silver or gold filled handles. Usual retail is 5 to 8 dollars, but Wood offers them at 2.49 in today's advertisement in the Citizen, along with other jewelry bargains.
Ninety United States senators include twenty four with more than twenty years in office. Morgan and others from Alabama Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Missouri Iowa New Hampshire Massachusetts New Jersey Rhode Island Tennessee Virginia Georgia and Nevada show lengthy service, while Missouri and smaller states favor re election. The Georgia melon crop is projected to be about one third of last year, with 2200 to 2300 carloads expected from Albany north and south districts, far below last year’s 3000 plus, leaving many melons unsold.
Pearson's Weekly argues a layered interior with a rigid central core under immense pressure. It outlines five possible envelopes from outer solid shell to a solid nucleus, noting extreme central pressures would keep matter solid despite high temperatures.
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