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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1900
Page
4
Oldest and best daily in Middlesex county founded 1826 and daily since 18145. Published daily except Sundays and holidays at Courier-Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell. Carrier delivery in city at 12 cents a week 50 cents a month.
No two cent newspaper in Low ell has a larger or more influen tial circulation than the Courier. Each day adds to its List. Circ culation Books open to all.
Trains run between Lowell and Boston on the Boston and Maine Railroad system with service details read by schedules. Commuters are advised to check current timetables for departures and arrivals as well as any service advisories affecting the route.
The Lowell Daily Courier reports Knox has been renominated in regular form and accepted, urging Republicans to support his return to Washington and possible chairmanship on the territories committee. It notes Col Ames and Mr Pickman fostering harmony at Woburn, mentions a charity hair-net plan in Württemberg, and discusses horse racing innovations with Cresceus and Maud S. It highlights Mr Yerkes stirring British rail projects and U S enterprise, citing The Daily Telegraph on electric traction developments.
The passage notes a shift in capital flow from Europe to the United States as American syndicates plan to invest millions in building an underground road in London. It argues this proves the strong economic position of the United States and suggests the comments reflect a political verdict under Democratic leadership, highlighting changing international finance dynamics.
A letter argues against admitting Sixto Lopez, Aguinaldo’s former private secretary, to the United States to assist anti imperialists in Bryan’s favor. The piece warns it would resemble supporting rebellion and could jeopardize wartime unity, urging repatriation if he abandons rebellion but forbidding him to recruit here.
A Spanish message from visiting Cubans to Mayor Champlin of Cambridge expressed deep thanks for courtesies shown during their stay. The gratitude letter was read at the Cambridge city government meeting on Tuesday night.
A collection of brief items notes the Massachusetts Democratic line about saving the republic, a Dreyfus letter seeking revision, Paris winter talk, coal strike costs, and a broad campaign education theme across several papers.
The 32d annual meeting of the Merrimack River Baptist association is in First Baptist church Lawrence today with morning afternoon and evening sessions. Rev Charles T Morgan preached the annual sermon in the morning. Afternoon talks and discussions feature four subjects by Rev H W O Millington Rev B P Tuller Rev A T Belknap and Rev S T Ford. Evening address by Rev W H P Faunce D D president of Brown University.
A column recalls the Woburn Republican convention with lingering access complaints for Lowell delegates. It then humorously recounts Mr Silas Resident’s long slog to secure a concrete sidewalk, including council delays, hearings, and a final vote to build the path.
A city official laments limited funds as the electric car system remains oversized for the budget. Passengers face rear-entry loading and crowded cars, with delays for those trying to disembark. A resident notes transfers may be jeopardized by slow boarding practices and a crowded rear platform.
In a Parochial residence ceremony Albert Pearson wed Mae Moran with Hattie Moran as bridesmaid and Pearson Jr as best man. A Merrimack street union followed for Joseph Prescott and Anna Gagne. Fr Mangin officiated Ferron wed Agnes Dion at St Josephs with Parenteau and Gascon as witnesses. Rondeau married Alice Harvey with Pierref and Louis Harvey as witnesses.
Mr Samuel McCord of Carter Sherburne's visits St Agnes Quebec for three weeks. Mrs F R Hodge of Brooklyn visits sister Mrs William Cleaves in Lowell. Mrs Sara Swan Griffin speaks on The Life and Writings of Emerson at Tyngsboro Unitarian Church. Mr and Mrs A R Thompson and son plan permanent settlement in Bermuda. Rev J M Greene to address Smith College quarter centennial. Local students enter Tufts Dental and Medical schools and Bellevue Medical Institute. Henry Brown vacationing in NY DC and Baltimore. Galveston letter confirms Maitrejean family safe. Boston Democratic state convention names Crowley VP, Shea on permanent committee, Simonds on balance ticket. Dr Charles H Stowell contributes to Trained Motherhood.
Peter Foudrier died at his home 189 Hall Street aged 69 leaves a wife four sons Arthur Joseph Napoleon John and two daughters Zelia and Agarine. Resident of Lowell 14 years. William Bancroft 23 died this morning at rooms in the Railroad block Middlesex Street after a protracted illness from appendicitis. He was a Lowell native, former conductor on Westford Street and Varnum Avenue lines, survived by three brothers George Frank and Edward and a Lynn sister. Bancroft belonged to Lowell Street Railway Relief association.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Susan M Gove who died in Boston with Rev Franke A Warfield officiating and deacons from First Congregational church bearing casket. Earlier, funeral services for James M Hardy of Chelmsford were conducted by Rev E C Bartlett with selections by Mr and Mrs Arthur M Warren and bearers W R Fowle W W Kilbourne H R Knowlton C J Soderberg. Burial followed at Lowell cemetery under J B Currier.
Fraternal William B Gale lodge of Lawrence will travel to Lowell tonight to present a traveler's shield to Chevalier lodge. Special cars depart at 7 30 p.m. The Mechanics brass band of North Andover will provide music for the event.
F B Saward notes in The Engineering Magazine that after a century of mining in Britain production costs rise as seams thin and deeper digging is required. He argues U S coal fields remain largely untapped, offering cheaper, easier transport via grading routes and newer mines designed for high tonnage, with modern conveyor systems and superior coal handling overall.
Itching burning skin diseases cured for thirty five cents. Dr Agnew’s Ointment relieves in one day and cures tetter salt rheum scald head eczema barber’s itch ulcers blotches and all eruptions. Soothing and quick acting. Sold by Carter Goodale & Co.
Advertisers are notified that their placements appeared in the Courier, prompting confirmation of run dates, pricing, and readership reach. The notice requests verification of insertion details and offers to discuss future campaigns or adjustments.
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