Oldest Lowell daily paper details and delivery terms
The notice profiles the Courier Citizen Company paper as the oldest daily in Middlesex County with origins in 1825, becoming a daily in 1845. It lists publication at Courier-Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell, delivery by carrier in-city at 6 cents weekly, and notes daily except Sundays and holidays.
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Middlesex County
Courier-Citizen
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Courier-Citizen Company
Weather Worsens With Gale and Rain Across New England
The report details a weekend weather system with a renewed storm Saturday afternoon bringing steady rain. A furious gale at night accompanied heavy rainfall. Yesterday was gloomy with a strong easterly gale and showers, and today shows only a slight let-up. Forecasts for New England call for fair skies tonight, with Maine expecting some cloudiness, and brisk to high northwest winds Tuesday.
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Boston
New England
Maine
Courier Citizen Company Telephone Numbers
Editorial room and counting room numbers listed for the Courier Citizen Company. Patrons are asked to use care in calls and direct advertising, non delivery, address changes, and business inquiries to the business office at 31 5.
Vacations Help Mail Paper To Summer Homes
Courier readers on vacations may have the paper sent to their summer homes by leaving word at the office 15-17 Merrimack Street.
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Courier
Word
Merrimack Street
No License Stay Favored By Rum Element, Says Courier
The Lowell Daily Courier argues that calls for continuing a no license year stem not from temperance zeal but from the rum element itself. It notes enforcement is tight yet illicit sales persist, raising questions about open saloons and the practicality of absolute prohibition given imported liquors and unrecorded alcohol. The piece praises temperance values while criticizing the means used to pursue them.
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Lowell
Cochran Speaks at Boston Rally Sparked by Rant
Col Gaston’s campaign opened in Boston with Bourke Cochran of New York delivering a fiery speech. He attacked trusts and money-kings, drawing applause from supporters moved by his tirade. A listener quipped that rant defines his oratory, questioning the moneyed influence in the campaign.
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Col. Gaston
Boston
Bourke Cochran
New York
Massachusetts
Klipling
Cochran
Labor, politics, and the Boston election debate
The piece analyzes Col Gaston and Governor Bates in relation to corporate and labor interests while debating the Massachusetts political scene. It cites Waterbury’s labor unrest as shaping voters and warns against uniting on a labor issue. It critiques Gaston’s past campaign and warns Republicans to counter Democratic moves while noting Langley airship experiments draw skepticism.
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Waterbury
Steel Trust Magnates Plan Inspection Tour for Cost Cuts
Steel trust magnates plan an inspection tour to cut expenses and boost profits after a share value drop. The ship building trust scandals reveal J P Morgan Co never suspected trouble, challenging belief in corporate savvy. Predictions say the upcoming presidential message to the extra session will focus on Cuban reciprocity rather than currency. Most await the full text.
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Steel Trust
Fifield father improves after car accident
The condition of Mr. Sylvester Fifield, father of Hon. George W. Fifield, who was seriously injured in an automobile accident on Friday, is improved according to the attending physician. There is reason to believe the patient will recover. Mr. Fifield Jr. is lame but not seriously hurt and expects to resume business affairs within days.
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Sylvester Fifield
George W. Fifield
Fifield, Jr
Boy 15 Hurt In Mill Accident At Bigelow Carpet Works
Jozeph Convery son of Joseph F Convery of Lagrange street suffered crushing injury to the third finger of his right hand when a 226 pound roller fell in at the Bigelow Carpet mill this morning. He was taken by ambulance to Lowell hospital and later returned home to 86 Lagrange Street.
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Jozeph Convery
Joseph F. Convery
Lagrange Street
Bigelow Carpet Company
Lowell Hospital
Auctioneer Sells Cottage at 152 West Sixth Street
J M Farrell conducted a public sale Saturday afternoon at No 152 West Sixth Street selling the cottage for 2027.50, above its 1850 assessed value, illustrating that proper care and a skilled auctioneer can realize full value at auction.
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J. M. Farrell
West Sixth Street
Colorado Springs unions condemn Gov Peabody over troops
At a mass meeting of trade unionists in Colorado Springs on October 13 resolutions were adopted denouncing Gov. Peabody for sending troops to the Cripple Creek district.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Gov
Peabody
Cripple Creek
Notable Lines and Local Echoes From a Nonsensical Page
A string of quirky notes touches on rain gear leaks, a proposed boat for Mr. Fitzsimmons, a nod to a Paterson strike, and a yawl made from a cat boat. It mentions scarred automobile veterans, Boston Celestials and immigration raids, a lobster neck strangery, Hale and Hearty, and jokes about coffee and rubber. It also observes a Boston mobster omen, Doheny’s poker, Hale’s philanthropy, and a Rhode Island governor race linked to a rubber trust with rubber bands on the campaign trail.
Policy clashes at Conservative conference over colonies and tariffs
The New York Journal of Commerce notes Mr. Balfour counters Mr. Chamberlain on food taxation and tariff policy. Balfour warns against Chamberlain's union plan with colonies, arguing discriminating tariffs may not be practical politics. He highlights protectionism as a force reshaping trade with Britain and Canada.
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Mr. Chamberlain
Balfour
Chamberlain
United Kingdom
Mr. Balfour
Great Britain
America
Canada
New York Journal of Commerce
Former President Cleveland Relocates to Lakewood Cottage
Former President Cleveland has taken a cottage at Lakewood New Jersey for the winter to aid Mrs Cleveland's health after the birth of their latest child. Dr Joseph Bryant the family physician prescribed a pine lodging. The same cottage used in 1892 93 prior to Cleveland's second inauguration has been secured and was once known as the little White House.
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Cleveland
Lakewood
N. J
Joseph Bryant
Clevelands
Little White House
Alabama Legislature Adopts Pro-School Reforms In Short Session
The Alabama Legislature adjourned after a sixty day session under the 1901 constitution. It enacted laws on child labor, uniform textbooks, railroad regulation, bank examinations, and redistricting with an anti lynching clause. It passed school funding and district reforms, enabling 200 per district schoolhouse aid and a one mill county tax for schools. The Age-Herald lauds it as industrious and courageous, advancing public education.
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Alabama
Railroad Commission
Age-Herald of
Birmingham
Boston
Convention Closes with Service in Denver California
The Brotherheed of Bt. Andrew convention closed in Denver Cal with a service led by Robert H. Gardiner of Maine. Addresses were delivered by President English of the Brotherheed and others.
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Denver
Cal
Brotherheed
Bt. Andrew
Robert H. Gardiner
Maine
President English
The
Pelham Sing chorus shines in Brer Greeley praise and town notes
Brer Greeley’s Pelham Sing concert draws praise for musical strength and featured performers including Temple and Miss Paradis. The piece, amid autumn foliage and a revived village center, spurs talk of a future testimonial concert. Smaller items cover frost, a barber anecdote, potash cigar pranks, and a dog dispute over trousers.
Parker cup shooting contest at Dracut range winners
Private Baker of Company G Sixth regiment won the Parker cup at the Dracut range on Saturday. The seer as were Private Baker, Sergeant Carr, Private nn, Captain Fairweather, Corporal Branley, Sergeant Botton, Lieutenant Weaeeon, Sergeant Leary, with the event likely to continue among the three companies.
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Baker
Dracut Range
Carr
Fairweather
Coraral Branley
Botton
Weaeeon
Leary
Restoration Host To Move On New York Crusade
Chicago dispatch reports John Alexander Dowie addressing 6000 Zion City followers about a New York trip by the Restoration Host. The 3000 strong marchers gathered at Zion City, with 3018 members registered, aiming for 6000 as they prepare to enter Madison Square Garden and depart for New York Wednesday.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Tabernacle
Zion
New York
Madison Square Garden
Dowie
Restoration
Jonathan Edwards bi centennial sermon reflections
Rev Charles T Billings of the Unitarian church reflects on Jonathan Edwards at a bi centennial observance. He compares Edwards to Luther, notes Edwards as a man of conscience, and discusses his Calvinism, philosophy, and enduring influence on New England's conscience and religious life. He contrasts Edwards with modern thought and highlights his lasting impact on moral and spiritual life.
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Jonathan Edwards
Charles T. Billings
Unitarian
Mr. Billings
Billings
Barnabas
Israel
God
Luther
Erasmus
Edwards
Prof
Woodbridge
Columbia University
Andover
Robinson
Elder Brewster
Church In Council
Harvard College
New England
Emerson
Prof. Child
Harvard
Milton
Fugitives' Flight From Constabulary Service
Manila reports Herman and Johnson, fugitives from the constabulary, were last seen en route to Cagayanes after abandoning a tugboat at Asya Negros. They secured a large vessel at Guimbald Iloilo for the journey, with one native ranee accompanying them. The commissary department cash shortage is fixed at $10,000.
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Manila
Herman and Johnson
Constabulary
Qagayanes
Asya
Negros
Guimbald
Iloilo
Cagayanes
Commissary Department
Bank cashier Seule accused in $80,000 shortage
Ilena Falls Ja Ost Edwin C Seule former cashier at Home Savings bank is under arrest on charges of shortage exceeding $15. He was jailed as officers state a larger shortage of about $80,000 with suspected speculative activity.
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Ilena
Womens clubs credited with cutting Chicago infant deaths
Chicago health department bulletin notes a 60.1 percent drop in infant mortality since 1891 while overall deaths fell 39.2 percent. It credits education of mothers in hygiene by women’s clubs as the principal factor in improving infants’ chances of life.
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Chicago
Bulletin
The
Health Department
Women's Clubs
Winter Train Schedule Changes Between Lowell and Boston
The Boston and Maine railroad issued the winter timetable with several changes. Two Lowell to Boston trains, 4.02 and 8.42 p m, are removed along with Boston to Lowell trains at 9.20 a m and 1.15 p m. The 7.19 p m to Boston departs at 7.29 p m while the 6.04 p m to Lowell moves to 6.01 p m. The last Sunday Boston train leaves at 9.05 after 8 p m, and the 8.40 p m Lowell Sunday train is eliminated. All changes take effect today.
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Lowell
Boston
Boston & Maine Railroad
Western Division
Light registration noted at City Hall in state election pace
Registration at City Hall remains light with Saturday adding 74 names to reach 609 total. An estimated 1500 names were dropped since election day, signaling limited interest in the coming State election across wards. Ward counts show varied activity with Ward 1 and Ward 2 adding few, others more modest totals. Local officials caution on turnout prospects.
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City Hall
Mrs Courtney Opens New Millinery Store Tuesday
Mrs W F Courtney announces opening of her new ground floor millinery shop at 204 806 Merrimack in the Mechanics Savings Bank building. After weeks of improvements she will host the opening on Tuesday with invitations extended and no cards required.
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W. F. Courtney
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted For Digestive Ailments
An advertisement asserts Burdock Blood Bitters cure dyspepsia and constipation and boost overall vigor when doctors fail. The claim targets general stomach and digestive issues and taxes the product as a universal health aid.
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New Jersey
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Gaston
Republican Club
Republican State Committee
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Langley
Steve
Darius Green
Shipbuilding Trust
J. P. Morgan & Co
Jupiter M
Gov. Peabody
Nota
Lowell Gardner
Mr. Fitzsimmons
New Jersey Paterson
Cain
Brown
Cotton Corner
Doheny
Edward Everett Hale
Rhode Island
Rubber Trust
Paul
Kabie
Br’er Greeley
Pelham Sing
Gome
Pelham
Hudson
Windhay
Nashua
Breer Greeley
Mr. Temple
Winchendon Quartette
Sargent
Solon
Martin
Kirk Street Church
Merriam
Hoyle
John M. Woods
Cambridge
Somerville
Pelham Sing Chorus
Highlands
Sixth Regiment
Sin
Metropolis
Savings Bank
Putnam & Son CO
Central Street
Nickerbockers
Norfolk Jackets
Galashiels Cheviots
Fred. C. Church
Sten
Eral Ins
INCE
Boston & Maine
Lawler’s
Merrimack
John Street
Lagi
Harry Richardson
H. B. Shattuck & Son
Central ST
Prescott ST
Je McManmon
Prescott Street
Corporation of the Old Ladies’ Home
Fletcher Street
Sarah T. Young
Sec’y
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