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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1898
Page
4
Oldest and best Gaily paper in Middlesex county established 1826 and 1845 as daily. Published daily except Sundays and holidays at Courier-Citizen Building Merrimack street Lowell. Carrier delivery in city 12 cents a week 50 cents a month.
A late 19th century digest notes Spain’s concern over U S control of the Philippines, China and France upheavals, Adelina Patti Nicolini’s birth facts, Torrens land registry reform, and a sports league reform. It surveys Massachusetts politics with Governor talks and McCall’s congress bid, bank consolidations, and Hanna’s call for Republican effort. Anarchist fears spread from Europe to the royal sphere, warning of attacks on rulers and the Empress.
The column notes a planned deepening of Philadelphia’s ship channel to thirty feet over a fifty six mile stretch to accommodate deep draught vessels. The $5.935 million project would require river dredging and faces no current obstacles. Also discussed is Argentina Chile border dispute and South American banking gaps affecting US trade, with a proposed International American Bank to ease finances.
A compilation of editorials contrasts Spain’s armament plans with global powers. It argues militarism undermines freedom, cites Dreyfus in France, and notes Britain’s island status as a check. It closes praising evening schools as uplifting for working citizens seeking self improvement.
Tests show The Royal baking powder goes one third farther than competing brands, claiming the top grade and strongest rising power in the market. The claim positions The Royal as the leading choice for bakers seeking reliable lift and oven performance.
A lively Lowell city note roundup covers baseball crowds, mayoral mishaps, society marriages, civic plans, and local theater. Highlights include a Boston Baltimore game crowd, a bandaged mayor after a doorslam accident, engagement chatter for Hoban’s monkey, and the boarding of gifts for troops in Porto Rico.
Lewis Morrison and company presented what was billed as the final Faust in this city to a packed Opera House audience last night. Morrison’s Mephisto pleased again, while Miss Mabel Morrison as Marguerite drew early and lasting favor with a refined, penitent portrayal.
The New York Sun notes a packed Grand last night for Tony Farrells company and Garry Owen audience applause. Herbert E Denton shines with unusual merit and captivating singing. Lowell to see this clever troupe at Music Hall starting Thursday Oct 6 for Pepe nights with Saturday matinee.
Local town notes announce a gypsy camp at 32 Central street drawing many residents and comparing popularity to camps in Boston Brockton Fall River and other cities. The camp offers ten cent readings, free admission, open conduct, and a display of Prof A L Morell woodwork. ad includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's Pain Balm and local shop locations.
Basement remnant department at A G Pollard & Co offers extra heavy black sateen twill remnant at 10 cents a yard, widths 32 inches, lengths two to nine yards, a bargain versus 17 to 20 cents elsewhere. Also comic snippet from Puck about wedding cakes and the Seventy-first regiment.
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