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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1898
Page
4
Lowell Daily Courier describes itself as oldest and best daily paper in Middlesex County with history from 1826, published at Courier-Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell. Ads list carrier delivery rates 12 cents weekly and 50 cents monthly.
A brief notice identifies Bosion and Maine R R as stakeholders connected to Middlesex Street Station. The item notes the location and involved entities in a concise, period tone suitable for a local newspaper card.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes Mr. Hay as secretary of state, suggests Roger Wolcott for London, and remarks Blanco’s failure. It discusses ongoing forest fires, Spain’s peace talks, and the US stance on disarmament. It praises American peace aims, Puerto Rico and Cuba prospects, Democratic fatigue in Massachusetts, and Panama canal efforts vs Nicaragua. The piece warns Panama is a French-owned project and urges an American canal.
The proposed national bank consolidations and liquidations do not find universal support. Nearly every bank in the Commonwealth holds stock in one or more banks listed for liquidation, a stock likely to have cost them much in many cases.
Banks face a bid from a syndicate that pays more than book value, yet many stockholders may avoid selling hoping liquidation offers a higher return. The piece argues promoters seek profit, and savings banks accepting the bid would incur charges, while liquidating might yield higher gains if the banks could realize full liquidation value. If owners can block the two thirds needed, they may retain stock to gain from the scheme.
Quotations discuss Treasury plan to ship 10,000,000 ounces of silver from Philadelphia to San Francisco by freight, not express, citing cost savings and safety. Critics see it as a snub to the white metal while Treasury officials defend the method as practical and economical.
The Empress of Austria, famed horsewoman, rode with Lord Ormonde’s hounds near Freshford during the 1881 82 season. She and Miss Langrishe both pressed a high ditch, the Empress leaping clear as Langrishe’s horse fell. She favored Ireland, buying fine mounts each season and attending hunts and dinners with notable informality.
Local column covers precinct checklist posting near Alder Street on the Merrimack river bank, Lawrence politics with Bruce and Flynn, wartime letters and undergarment workers notes, a sergeant’s letter from Michigan, Lt Gillow praised, Porto Rico supply shipment, a baby carriage incident on Bridge Street, church name change debate, Bernard J Wefers returns to Georgetown, Tufts sophomores prank the freshmen, and attendance issues at a Lowell committee meeting.
The Geisha comic opera drew a fair yet enthusiastic crowd with numerous encores. Miss Minnie Ashley as Mollie Seamore led with vivacity, praised for naturalness and a pleasing voice. Miss Helen Royton also impressed in the Kissing Duet and overall singing.
Reviews praise a large versatile cast led by Charles Danby as Wun Hi and H W Trederick as the Marquis in The Jewel of Asia. The company features Miss Alexia Bassian and Leonard Walker with a strong chorus and scenic wealth. Two Grand Concerts by Brooke Chicago Marine Band planned at the Opera House.
The piece Jack is the work of Bar net and Sloane and was originally produced by the Boston Cadets. Louise Hepner and Marie Celeste will augment the vocal strength. comedians Harry Kelly Ross Snow Henry Clay Blaney Henry Leone H M Morse Dan Baker star with Nellie Lynch Jessie Villars eight pretty maids and ballet, plus popular features. The Midnight Alarm runs today with two more performances and a satisfied crowd. Next week at Music Hall the John L Sullivan big comedy company, 30 vaudeville stars, opens with A Trip Across the Ocean featuring Sullivan in a new light comedian role.
A writer notes Cuban housewives favor door to door milking to ensure fresh and pure milk. In street scenes a dairy driver delivers to homes while porteros hand over cups. The piece cautions against adulteration and mentions similar scams in Italy and India.
A certificate from G C Brock Co and partners promises refunds for Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cold or cough. A twenty five cent bottle is offered as proof of satisfaction or no pay. Listed are several companies and wholesalers in Middlesex.
The Courier-Citizen announces the company now provides the lowest engraving estimates and guarantees work equal to top New York and Boston houses. View all latest styles for personal calling cards note heads monograms and more with prompt service promised.
DRESS TRIMMINGS FROM THE WESCOTT STOCK offered at 1 2 and 5 cents a yard with buckles and ornaments at 5 and 10 cents. Goods recently bought within eight months are offered as a clearance in a basement sale. Also notes Pollard & Co. and H Mood's Pills advertised in the same fragment.
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