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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1900
Page
4
The Lowell Daily Courier outlines its long history as the oldest daily paper in Middle Sex County, noting establishment in 1826 and a daily publish switch in 1845. It lists delivery by carrier at 12 cents a week or 50 cents a month from the Courier Citizen Building on Merrimack Street.
Trains run between Lowell and Boston on the Boston and Maine line. Service details, schedules, and frequency are listed for travelers and commuters. An advisory indicates potential timetable adjustments and platform notes at the stations.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes Senator Jones, chairing the national Democratic committee, denies that his American Cotton Bale Company is a trust. The piece also surveys Delaware's population growth, Bryan’s defense of the 16 to 1 silver issue, and political currents among the Harrison, Cleveland, and peace factions regarding McKinley. It also comments on Australia’s hardware demand and the rise of automobiles in New York, signaling a coming shift from horse to horseless city life.
The Courier argues for a truly non-partisan approach to city elections. It notes that while ideal non-partisanship is rare and campaigns are seldom purely partisan, a mixed and muddled political tone persists under Democratic or Republican labels.
The piece attacks party politics in municipal elections calling for an independent citizens' movement with a singular aim of honest economical governance. It argues party lines divide city offices like aldermen and a nonpartisan ticket, backed by both Democrats and Republicans, is needed to end self serving deals.
Rev. Franklin S. Hatch of Monson Congregational Church resigns after 13 years to become general secretary of the Christian Endeavor union of India Burmah and Ceylon, based in Calcutta, with travel to needed regions. He has led the Massachusetts Christian Endeavor union for two years and plans to depart for India late winter. London Vanity Fair reports possible resignation of Lord Curzon as Viceroy of India due to wife’s ill health. James Gordon Bennett visits New York for about ten days.
A compilation of sharp retorts on Richard Croker and heated international and domestic commentary. The Boston Journal mocks Croker while the Manchester Union notes Wadersee’s gunpoint diplomacy. The St Louis Globe Democrat critiques French zeal for China and the New York Mail humorously recalls a bank heist suspect.
Clifton Johnson reviews the Joan of Arc cottage near the church as a museum like building with a stark exterior. The rear garden preserves a humble scene reminiscent of Joan’s day, while the front displays modern shrubs and iron fencing drawing visitors worldwide.
A column diverges into tales of Western debt relief and local life notes. A street encounter on East Merrimack reports a fall on wet leaves and a hat in a mud puddle. Passenger woes include dog owners sharing seats, causing discomfort for human riders. Troop F cavalry officers impress, though unit horses missing at times. Public buildings officials quote $800 for city carpenters versus $160 by an outside carpenter for court office renovations.
The notice lists several local deaths and funeral arrangements including Michael J Sheehan of 17 Swain Street Dracut laboring at Pevys foundry, Louis Kennard a fresco painter at 284 Appleton Street and died at St Johns hospital, Elizabeth Walker Richardson wife of Harman Richardson age 58 in Chelmsford Centre, John Logan funeral from Fulton Place and Catholic cemetery, Ann Murphy funeral at Molloy undertaker, Miss Mary J McCaffrey funeral at Immaculate Conception with choir solos, Alexander Guilliland funeral at his Tewksbury home with Rev George Kenngett and burial in Tewksbury Centre, plus band attendance and multiple bearers listed.
In this city on Oct 14 Marie Beaulieu Laverriere aged 14 months and Gertrude Laverriere aged 2 years 3 months 10 days pass away at family homes. Emila Baron aged 79 years 11 months dies at her home on Hovey street. Michael J Sheehan aged 28 years dies in Dragut. Xantha Davis aged 58 years dies with funeral services at 2 PM today at 385 Central street, friends invited.
Mrs M L Metcalf and daughter returned from a two months journey at Coaticook Quebec. Miss Hanna Adams of Pittsfield and Mrs Susie Robinson of Concord NH visit Miss Fannie McGovern. Manager Mack will sever ties with the Savoy theatre after two seasons. Eva Gorman of Boston visits Misses Etta and Annie McOsker. Spencer Wood and George Russell sail on the Cunard liner Ivernia for Liverpool en route to Cape Town. Mrs Dominick Healey and Miss Nellie Cauden also sail for Liverpool. Hon Charles J Noyes of Melrose may address hilwinning lodge on St Andrew's feast. Rev Fr Scannell improves health in Colorado. Rev Fr John H Nawn of Chicago visits and celebrates high mass. Noyes framed as an esteemed speaker for the feast. Miss Bertha E George observes her eleventh birthday at home on Chelmsford street. Billie Beckham in town promoting Quo Vadis at the Opera house Friday.
In a clubroom tale, an older poker enthusiast recalls superstitions shaping luck. Foot on a chair and a cork foot, coat-tails under a leg, and a half-burned cigar stump are cited as hoodoos. A river captain buys a coat-tail, profiting from the ruse, while regional beliefs warn against matches under seats. Cats and dogs loom in varied opinions on superstition's reach.
A professor of draw at a Tennessee resort contends with luck superstitions held by poker players. A German man named Katz provokes the irascible physician by revealing his name during a heated moment. The tale recounts lucky rings shoes and a dramatic fire to destroy hoodoo footwear. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted for rheumatic relief.
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