Courier-Citizen: Oldest Daily in Middlesex County
Lowell Daly Couric presents the Courier-Citizen as the oldest daily newspaper in Middlesex County established 1826, published daily except Sundays and holidays from Merrimack Street Lowell. Carriers deliver citywide for 12 cents a week or 50 cents a month with broad circulation and a circulation book open to all.
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Middlesex County
Courier-Citizen
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Counier-Citizen Company
Lowel
Courier
Roosevelt on the stump and a tight election outlook
The article discusses Roosevelt campaigning, Van Wyck's canvass, and a potential Democratic House affecting markets. It notes S. V. White’s Boston visit, stock market fears tied to party control, and urges electing Republican congressmen to dispel the cloud. It also reports the Aztec's arrival with news of a clash between Admiral Dewey’s fleet sailors and German sailors at Hong Kong.
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van Wyck
Roosevelt
Dea
S. V. White
New York
Boston
McKinley
Admiral Dewey
Hong Kong
Manila Bay
Public school boiler inspections and other 1898 notes
News notes from the Lowell Daily Courier recount Governor Wolcott on public school boiler inspections and Bishop Potter’s stance on remarriage after divorce. It covers Sixth Massachusetts regiment delays, a $100,000 claim by Senor Du Bose against Canada, Surgeon Seaman’s hospital rations, Boston’s 1898 pennant win, calls for league reform, and grim wreck reports from Bourgogne and Mohegan with contrasts in evacuation.
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Senor du Bose
Ecountry
United States
Senor
Noted N/A details in a Richmond hospital update and royal rumor
The notice reports Fanny Davenport’s advertising use, Mrs. John Sherman’s improving condition, Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee’s modest recovery at St. Luke’s in Richmond, and a rumor that Princess Kaiulani is engaged to Andrew Adams, a former Providence reporter, not Capt. Putnam Bradley Strong.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Richmond
Kaiulaui
Putnam Bradley Strong
Mayor Strong
New York
Andrew Adams
Providence
R. I
Democratic nominee for Governor tests soundness by phone
The Democratic nominee for Massachusetts governor, before the ballot, was asked by telephone about his stance and stated he opposed Cleveland as early as 1892. He proceeded with the campaign whirl as expected. The piece comments on political testing and the vigor of political process before elections.
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Massachusetts
Cleveland
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
The Termagant, Romeo and Juliet in doubt on stage
The passage notes Olga Methersole unlikely to stage The Termagant in America and considers a Romeo and Juliet version. Henry E. Dixey remains in vaudeville this winter while Kendals plan The Eldest Miss Blossom at St James London. Charles Wyndham adds royal box elevator for the Prince of Wales after his accident. Wilson Barrett reportedly found an infant prodigy Catheroe in Australia who starred in The Silver King and may bring her to England.
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Olga Methersole
America
Charles Wyndham
Prince of Wales
London
Royal Box
Wilson Barrett
Australia
Catheroe
Mr. Barrett
England
The Asphalt Word and Civic Reflections at City Hall
A lively column notes quirks of speech at City Hall and Lakeview line terms, laments lengthy conventions, and muses on social reps from the M C A season opening to church repairs. It also recounts a barber tale in Utuado, local theater previews, and a dramatic season at the Lowell Opera House with Melbourne Mac Dowell and Fanny Davenport.
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City Hall
Courier-Citizen
Melbourne MacDowell
Blanche Walsh
Lowell Opera House
Fanny Davenport
Victorien Sardou
Anthony
Cleopatra
Miss Davenport
A Stranger in New York at the Opera House
Charles H. Hoyt's lively piece drew two performances with a largely different, skilled cast. Harry Conor led as the anonymous stranger in a thoroughly artistic, comically witty portrayal with new songs. Robert Gilfoil and George A. Beane also impressed in vivid roles and dancing spots.
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Opera House
New York
Charles H. Hoyt
Ing
Harry Gilfoil
Baron Sands
George A. Beane
I Collier Downe
Lloyd Wilson
Wright Innit
Arthur Pacle
Carroll
Anna Boyd
Reeves and Company at Music Hall Tonight
Al Reeves and his company of 25 whites and 25 blacks perform a lively vaudeville program at New Music Hall. The show features satire The Ladies of Life, up to date specialties, and an operetta burletta America How Are You with a 50-voice chorus alongside a 30-woman chorus. Butterfly Burlesques start a three day run Thursday Oct 20 with The Sultan's Dreams.
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Music Hall
al Reeves
Reeves
Mitchell & Jess
Barton & Ashley
Zoe Ball
Cope
Emerson
America
Butterfly
New Music Hall
Women’s Christian Association session in Fitchburg
At Thursday’s WCA meeting 183 delegates from 41 places attended in Fitchburg. Speakers included Mrs G A Clark Chelsea on Scope of the Association Work and Mrs G A Brown Everett on How May District Work Be Made More Effective. A decade report showed $175000 raised for association work. Several were elected to the State executive committee. The next convention site undecided and funds nearly sufficient to hire a travelling district evangelist.
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Woman’s Christian Association
Fitchburg
G. A. Clark
Chelsea
G. A. Brown
Everett
D. C. Maxwell
Amesbury
O. H. Durrel
Cambridge
George N. Fowler
Pawtucket
H. W. Clark
North Adama
W. S. Reed
Leominster
H. C. Fuller
Lowell
A. Brown
Lyverett
Water pipe burst at Bon Marche store damaging underwear stock
A pipe in the Bon Marche Dry Goods Co store burst last night over the cotton underwear department flooding the area to about ten inches. Night watchman Munn and janitors Stevens and Campbell shut off the main valve, limiting damage to the underwear section and basement with estimated losses around 800 to 909 dollars.
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Bon Marche Dry Goods Co
Mr. Munn
C. A. Mitchell
Stevens
Campbell
Munn
To live long and be well are Maltox
A brief aphorism notes that the maxim holds that living long and staying healthy are linked to Maltox, reflecting a proverbial or promotional line from an unnamed source.
Police Notes Report Drunkenness and Thefts at City Scene
Inspector Donaldson and Officer Bumps seized three quarts of whiskey at 138 Hall street arresting Claudet and Joseph Vassieou for illegal liquor selling. Two brothers ran a small store with living rooms in rear. Seventeen arrests for drunkenness followed. James Duff and Edward Quinlan detained for larceny after being found with Shaw hosiery. A watchman supplied stockings. Sept. Davis questioned the superintendent, revealing the theft. Five pairs of Shaw stockings found, plus one worn. Davis arrested for larceny. others to face receiving stolen property. October grand jury starts with 30 Lowell term cases to be called.
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Donaldson
Bumps
Hall Street
Claudet Vassieou
Joseph Vassieou
John W. Fox
James Duff
Edward D. Quinlan
Shaw
McLean
Davis
Laflamme
Allen
Superior Court
Lowell
Influence of Cities on Liberty and Government
Gunton's Magazine argues that dense populations enable robust political life and the discussion necessary for liberty. It cites the South’s prewar sparsity, western Kansas’ vast counties, and asserts that increasing population density would revive schools, churches, newspapers, and public institutions, improving local and state governance.
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Kanas
Gunton's Magazine
The Iron Industry And Trusts In Steel And Nails
An overview of iron and steel markets showing how trusts and combinations influenced prices for steel beams and wire nails over decades. It notes price swings from $3.30 to $1 for beams and nail prices from 85 cents to $3.25, arguing competition spurs progress and benefits consumers. Includes a quotation on civilization advancing by powder and ads for remedies and tax payment.
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Lowell
N. Y. Tribune
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Reichard Croker
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Miss Blossom
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Rookery
St. Michael's Church
Centralville
Fifth Avenue
Frederick Ayer
Mr. Ayer
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Eugene Young
Utuado
Merey
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Aan
Chinatown
Florence Lilian Wickes
Etter Gilroy
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Lower Opera House
Rfle
Ww. Co. A. Work
Dr. Wood
Louis Alexander
Central Street
Paul C. Kable
de. C. W. Hidden
Purenaze Street
Newburyport
Mass
Eitins
Winterton
Putnam & Son
Ralph A. Daybo
Largast Cloak, Su't and Fur Store
Ralph A
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