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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1900
Page
4
Boston and Maine Railroad timetable shows trains between Lowell and Boston at Middlesex Street station with arrival notes indicating a 7 45 schedule and a 30 slow designation for some services.
In May 1900 the Lowell Daily Courier notes Lord Roberts’s pivotal role in directing the British forces in South Africa. It contrasts military leadership with industrial scale, citing Carnegie Steel’s $300,000,000 contract with the American Bridge Company, highlighting the era of large-scale deals eclipsing government projects.
A House commerce committee approved a bill requiring full reports of interstate railway collisions to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The measure seeks statistics to curb disasters and improve safety for travelers, though it may add clerical work for roads. The piece also comments on the Boxer rebellion in China and Western intervention, criticizing European powers and warning of unrest if China is conquered.
Comptroller Bird S. Coler of New York is highlighted as a keen observer of municipal affairs. His remarks urge thoughtful consideration by readers, especially a younger audience, as they seek to understand city governance and fiscal matters.
A public, businesslike approach is urged to reform city government through better bookkeeping, fewer laws, and more accountable public servants. The speaker argues uniform municipal accounting is essential, asserting honesty alone is not enough and urges sustained public opinion and practical methods.
The Manchester Union praises Vermont for efficiently disposing of bank official delays in trusts. The New Bedford Standard notes strikes tied to injunctions. The Haverhill Gazette says Bryan leaders cannot mislead voters with false arguments again. intelligent Americans will demand facts over fiction.
The article explains census purposes and then focuses on marital statistics as a key to growth. It notes how questions on marriage duration children and living status illuminate birth rates and social structures. Regional and sex differences in marriage patterns are cited, with figures from 1890 and a hint at 1900 census relevance.
The article notes a large two foot, fifty pound turtle caught in a pond near Willow Dale. It also covers Lowell girls attending Northfield summer conferences including a World Student Conference with speakers from the New Hebrides and China. Additional items comment on Market street paving, Memorial Day events, electric road safety at crossings, and a Lowell cemetery visit with inscriptions.
The text lists funeral proceedings with choir director James E. Donnielly and bearers Mayor Crowley and others for James BE. The scene includes visiting clergy, out of town attendees, and no flowers per relatives. Also notes Hanora Brieley funeral, Moore Edwin B., Luther B. Morse, and Adeline Moran with burial details and private services.
Molly Varnum chapter D A R will present two pictures during Memorial Day exercises at 10 30 a m next Tuesday at West Sixth Street Primary School. Superintendent Whitcomb and school board members attend. Cuban teachers fund reaches 45 dollars, funding one teacher for Harvard summer school. Mrs E C Swift and daughter Mabel go to Pride's Crossing for summer. Miss Swift’s marriage to Mr Moore of Washington. Rev Fathers Stanley O Reilly and Shinners O M I L to depart for Ireland after visit to Lowell. Helen A Whittier and Anna D West to represent Middlesex Women’s Club at Milwaukee convention early June. Dr J C Irish and Mrs Boyden Pillsbury leave for extended trip through New Mexico Colorado Utah. Milo D Clay resigns as vice-president Ward Three Republican Club.
Annie Bakey daughter of James and Mary Bakey died yesterday at home on 35 Abbott street aged 12. Heart trouble caused both Annie and a previous infant daughter’s deaths. James, a little boy, is left with the stricken parents. Martin H. Navessey aged 32 died May 27 at 94 Common street. a Massachusetts mills worker, survived by wife, one child, two brothers James of Lowell and Thomas of New York, and sister Mrs. Catherine Shannon of Lowell.
Former secretary George Avery spoke at a YMCA men’s meeting praising consecration and full life in Christ. He urged using money and talents for God, recalled early Bible classes, and urged Christians to say yes to God with a whole heart. Hood’s Sarsaparilla endorsed for weariness from warm weather.
A New York Mail and Express reader notes Sunday travel appears higher than weekdays. He argues service trains to chapels are pointless and trains on Sundays drain Sabbath spirit. He describes packed trains, lack of contemplation, and a somber, funeral-like atmosphere among travelers.
Pollard and Co offer warranted oil and gas stoves with refunds for unsatisfied purchases. A 49 cent oil stove and 25 cent gas stove sold with ovens 89 cents and 1.19, gas tubing by the foot at five cents with patent ends. Basement location.
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