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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1898
Page
4
Quote notes the Courier as the largest and most influential Lowell paper with growing daily lists, while mentioning the Boston and Maine Railroad Middlesex Street Station in a brief catalog style notice.
In an editorial tone the Lowell Daily Gonder discusses tribute to Sherman Hoar and unity beyond party lines, Alaska mountains versus dramatic Swiss climbs, Greeley’s last song, possible winter rehearsals for the apple blossom season, and praise for Oregon Senator Joseph Simon as a solid Republican with a strong legal background and gold standard stance.
Paris sentiment ran high at the Zola fair where intense bidding for the first article, a table valued at 24 dollars, surged to 6400 dollars, halting the sale. Backers praised Zola and the Women's Christian Temperance Union, whose quarter century of work earns cautious praise despite occasional disagreements.
An editorial argues that national and state Democrats threaten economic recovery, urging Massachusetts Republicans to vote to reelect Knox over Flynn. It stresses the need for solid Republican support to avoid a slide into business decline, warning against indifference and the dangers of Democratic policy. The piece condemns Democratic leaders as revolutionary and predicts adverse outcomes if they gain power.
A synthesis of editorial quips on homecomings, pay for police duty in tropical campaigns, Philippine uprising, French recognition of insurgents, Admiral Dewey, Massachusetts Republicans, control of Congress, and party dynamics. Notable voices include Boston Record, Chicago Record, Chicago News, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Springfield Union, Tribune, Boston Herald.
Hon Charles H Allen may visit Lowell this week for a public reception at city hall. The columnist argues for a troop welcome funded to honor soldiers, not city politics, noting a $500 appropriation and urging a parade and dinner upon return rather than costly New York hospitality.
Chauncey Olcott headlines Sweet Inniscarra at the Opera House with a packed house and strong company led by Louise Marcello and Robert Eliot. The 1812 Irish comedy, rich costumes, and Olcott’s songs drew acclaim, while the farce What Happened to Jones promises brisk entertainment tonight with an unusually strong cast including Bert C. Thayer and He. Soldene.
Bernard Powell and others present David Belasco drama The Heart of Maryland to large audiences. Advance sale open at the box office as reviews praise its dramatic power and international success in London and across Europe.
Knights of Columbus hosted the first in a winter ladies night series at Associate hall with a six piece concert followed by dancing at 9 15 featuring the Lowell military band. Officers listed include Lacher McOsker Murphy Sullivan McNulty Whaley Sullivan Rourke and Morrissey. D L Page provided refreshments. Fiopra Stacey Jodge due to Bay State hall meeting discussed a deputy grand chief templar for the grand lodge. A Jolly Sixth club delegation attended Camp Farragut Sons of Veterans meeting with box party led by Edward Dennett and pianist Ida Blood. Clan Grant admitted three new members and planned a Halloween party for Oct 26. Further business summarized in another column.
A. G. Pollard & Co advertises all wool cloaks fabrics at 79 cents per yard, claiming superior value versus ready made garments and promising jackets and coats made to order at about half the usual garment cost.
In various city areas are steam heated rooms offered at prices from 5 to 10 dollars monthly. The Winter choice includes heated units at costs barely higher than unheated rooms. T H Elliott at 4 Central Street advertises these bargains.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles H. Allen toured the Boston navy yard aboard the U S S Dolphin from Provincetown movement with Mrs Allen. He praised the yard’s plant and predicted continued activity and work for hundreds of skilled laborers under the present administration.
A Neodesha Kansas pastor reports his boy suffered rheumatism in the knee and could not place his foot flat. After trying various remedies, Chamberlain's Pain Balm brought rapid relief and full recovery, with a second bottle purchased. Sold by Ellingwood & Co. at Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central.
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