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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1900
Page
6
Oldest and best daily paper in Middlesex County established in 18 percent and running since 1845. Published daily except Sundays from Courier Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell. Carrier delivery available citywide at 12 cents weekly and 50 cents monthly. Courier-Citizen Company.
The Courier claims unmatched reach with daily growth in its circulation list. Circulation books are open to all, inviting broad readership and public engagement across the city.
Boston and Maine service runs between Lowell and Boston via Bedford and Western Division on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. Ticket office is not open for this train.
The piece surveys Democratic and Republican prospects in the 1909 elections, noting Bryan’s past and present claims, criticism of Ferdinand W. Peck over Paris exposition spending, strikes led by Mitchell, and shifting party dynamics. It comments on Massachusetts districts, Chamberlain’s future role, and British politics with caution about southern voting tendencies. It assembles editorials on trust disapproval, US-European borrowing, and potential political outcomes.
The piece argues the Republican party rejects immediate return to bimetallism while promising to restore it if other nations join. It defends gold standard as stable finance amid Bryanism and attacks Bryan supporters. It cites past telegrams and quotations from Hearst era figures to claim gold bugs have shifted toward Bryan-free silver. It notes continuing confidence among some Democrats and workingmen.
The Bryan vote trust is formed by Pallaverees LULLA WD in Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Texas and Virginia. The piece accuses these states of a dead freeze out and tyranny, condemns Bryan supporters as hypocritical on trusts, and urges voters to gag demagogues opposing monopolies.
A collage of brief quotes cites coal stock profits offsetting idle mines during a strike, a Russian role in a Chinese middle proposition, Cuban concerns over tax paying leaders, Columbia University’s football stance against nonstudents, and heavy Middlesex County political activity.
Charles B Knight prominent in the Prohibition party and former lieutenant governor candidate died Sunday in Worcester from Brights disease. Born in Leicester August 6, 1336, he worked in Worcester’s lumber trade for years and served multiple terms on the school committee.
Patrons urge extending the new car line beyond Merrimack square toward Dutton. Central street was torn up opposite Warren street with pavements replaced. the city streets superintendent should recheck the job. The high school seeks a gym in the annex within present funds as athletics gains prominence.
A brief Philadelphia Record quotation debates fame and longevity with a wry exchange. The line “Opportunity comes once to every man” is contrasted with the idea that long life guarantees fame, as one speaker questions if living to 180 would truly make a man famous.
Arthur Cayer wed Agnes Elie at St Josephs church with Pastien as best man and Elie as bridesmaid. Reception at 176 Tilden Street followed by plans to reside there. Charles Dean and Angie Lord married by Peter Fay on Saturday Oct 6 and will live in Baltimore Maryland.
Social notes announce the engagement of Miss Bertha Allen daughter of Governor Charles H Allen to Lieut George Wood Logan of the U S Navy with a ceremony planned at the executive mansion in San Juan Porto Rico on Thursday Oct 25 at 8 40 p m The report also notes the engagement of Miss Maud Annis of Tyler street to Mr Tracy F Walton of Salisbury with a wedding expected soon Other society items include travels and visits by Undertaker C M Young and wife Miss Elver Fisher visiting Maine friends Dartmouth Glee Club and football news Bancroft Benner joins the Dartmouth Glee club and football squad Mrs David Fontaine guests in Rogerville N B Eva Dickey visiting Winchesters Miss Jennie Forbes visiting her brother in Mill Street and Flora McConnell Nellie Churchill and William McConnell visiting Rev F Allison Currier all poised to return to Nova Scotia next week The Boott family adds the birth of a daughter on Oct 8 in the city
Daniel S. Gray longtime Lowell resident died at home 106 Liberty Street. Born October 6 1816 in Wilton New Hampshire he lived in Lowell on and off since 1836 working as a clerk at the Market House later in the provision business. He retired about ten years ago but held a financial stake in the firm until a year ago. Survived by ten children including Alan Harry and Joseph and three daughters at home. He was a longtime member of the Unitarian church and active in Old Residents and Middlesex North Agricultural Society.
Multiple brief obituary notices and funeral reports from Lowell and nearby towns. Mary A. Lane buried at Catholic cemetery after service from 174 Crosby Street. Frederick A. Keyes buried in Pelham Centre Cemetery. Nellie A. Robie body sent to Goffstown for burial. Edgar L. Smith buried at Edson cemetery with several floral tributes. Henry Lambert aged 3 months born at 3 Diston Street South Lowell. James E. Mackin from Nashua died at St John’s Hospital. Mrs Kate A. P. Stone formerly of Lowell interred at Lowell Cemetery. Daniel S. Gray aged 84 with services at 106 Liberty Street. Undertakers include C. M. Young & Co. and J. A. Weinbeck.
The Court City of Lowell fraternal committee met to plan the 14th anniversary ball No 7. They sent two tickets to each member and noted heavy death and sick expenses reducing treasury. They voted 40 for cake walk prizes, engaged Hibbard's orchestra, and pledged mutual aid to ensure a grand social and financial success led by John F Connolly as chairman and Henry Walsh as secretary.
Gen Fisk lodge I O G T met in Highland hall with large turnout despite bad weather. Two candidates initiated, several membership applications, social hour and candy pull led by Chief Templar Clarence Harrington, a question box, and three cheers with thanks to Harrington. Lowell lodge UOI Odd Fellows marked its tenth anniversary with a brief program and supper.
A John H. Davis & Co. October Circular argues that prosperity cannot shield the country from Bryanism. It warns that higher industry activity would magnify a crash if Bryan wins, and that his conservative promises are impossible given his stated program and followers.
In a brief exchange at the harbor, Cholly cries for a line as Belle, a telephone operator, directs him to wait since the line is in use. The terse dialogue captures a moment of improvised humor amid a maritime mishap.
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