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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1900
Page
4
Lowell Daily Courier advertises itself as the oldest daily in Middlesex County dating to 1826 and notes its publication model and delivery terms. It mentions a Courier Citizen Building address on Merrimack Street and carrier delivery at 12 cents weekly or 50 cents monthly.
Train service between Lowell and Boston operated by the Boston and Maine Railroad. Service details indicate frequent daily departures with steady schedule reliability and typical travel times reflecting a commuter corridor. No disruptions noted in the period covered.
In a column style note the Lowell Daily Courier compares reactions to distant massacres with local sentiment. It comments on British Boer War factions and German leadership changes, then discusses the Pennsylvania coal strike settlement and the cost of labor disputes. The piece argues arbitration could have resolved tensions earlier and critiques business prudence.
United States Treasurer Roberts spoke before the Ohio Bankers association in Columbus on relations between the national government and banks. The address noted growing acceptance of national banks amid recent financial act debates and treasury use of banking facilities, despite continued opposition from Bryanism.
A condensed summary of Mr. Roberts’s Columbus address argues that national banks serve the government by owning bonds pledged for circulation and deposits, while also acting as main financiers for the people. He notes ample currency from war loans and refunding bonds, with 1900 bank growth and safeguards curbing inflation, praising a nonpartisan system now challenged by Bryanism.
Ex Governor William O Bradley of Kentucky has been appointed president of the new law school attached to Kentucky University. The same report notes a Rome Methodist college to be named Crandon Hall after Mrs F P Crandon of Evanstown Illinois for fund raising work with the Northwestern branch of the Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society. Dr Henry Fairfield Osborn Da Costa of Columbia University has been made vertebrate paleontologist for the United States Geological Survey following Professor Marsh’s death at Yale. He also joins the Canadian Geological Survey commission and was elected to the National Academy of Sciences and the Geological Society of London.
Commander Hall showcased real Mocha coffee berries from the tropics for a school audience. He noted that much so called Mocha coffee in the U.S. is unlikely to be genuine, and warned listeners about authenticity in everyday cups. A Y M C A elm loses a limb. forester errs by cutting the wrong tree. Lieut Bennett of Lowell, praised by Boston papers, takes leave while Charlestown navy yard sees reduced activity. A Bridge street incident leaves a horse injured after a frisky pull on a furniture wagon. veterinary care expected to restore work soon.
The Keiths Theatre lineup for the week starting Monday Oct 29 lists Robert Hilliard and company in The Littlest Girl, Al Leach with three rosebuds, Bachelors' club, Edna Collins, the two Collins, Isabelle Urquhart and company, Three Gardner Brothers, the Randalls, Signor Maceo and trained dog, Fields and Ward, Sisters Laurence, the Mascagnos, and new motion pictures in the biograph.
Urgent appeal for funds through a three day fair in Huntington hall next week with evening suppers in Jackson hall and a varied programme. Wednesday features professional talent, Thursday presents The Colonials, and Friday hosts general dancing. Thursday afternoon offers children’s attractions. The Colonials prior turnout in Haverhill drew large applause and praise for its lively portrayal of early U S history.
Empire Colony 170 U O P F held its regular meeting in Old Highland hall last evening. One initiation and a candle party followed a program of songs, readings, and solos by Anna Youngjohn, Frank Harrington, Edna Sawtell, Mrs. Williams, and Miss Wilcox. Prizes were awarded to Phil Riley and George Charles for candy blowing. About 100 Chevalier lodge K of P members attended from Haverhill bearing the fraternal shield.
Ladies' regular 1 and 1 54 button kid gloves offered in black brown tan and mode colors at a 6 percent sale today by Cook Taylor Co on Central Street.
In San Juan Porto Rico Miss Bertha Allen daughter of Governor Charles H Allen married Lieut George Logan of the regular navy. The ceremony took place in the palace and was a notable affair with rejoicing across the island. President McKinley and Secretary Long sent congratulations and gifts.
Michael McGaughy and Miss Annie McIver were married at 5 p m Wednesday in the parochial residence of Immaculate Conception church with Rev William D Joyce officiating. Best man was Frank Leonard and a bride’s sister served as bridesmaid. The couple’s reception followed at 19 Crosby street with many attendees including out of town guests. They received numerous presents and begin married life under favorable auspices amid well wishes from local and visiting friends in Lowell.
Mr. James F. McDougall and Miss Annie Hatton of this city were married by Rev. D. A. MacPhie on Wednesday evening at 72 Jenness Street. Guests showered rice as they left for the train. After a brief honeymoon they will reside at 56 Race Street.
At Rev. D A Mac Phie’s residence 72 Jenness street Frank S Perkins and Laura O Spicer both of Chelmsford united in marriage on Tuesday evening in a simple ceremony witnessed by family and friends.
Mr Joseph Francis Hansbury of this city wed Miss Mary Agnes Barton of South Boston on Wednesday evening at St Peter and Paul church Boston in a ceremony led by Rev Charles OConnor A reception for nearly 300 guests followed at the bride's parents home on Broadway near Dorchester Avenue The bride was attended by Agnes M Haney and John Hansbury brother of the groom served as best man After a short wedding period the couple will reside at 76 Gate Street South Boston
Mr and Mrs Albert Hodgkins of Bar Harbor Me visit sister Mrs C Wesley Johnson 160 Grand Street Miss Minne Walsh hosts about 20 First Baptist Sunday school girls at her Eleventh Street home Miss Alice Shepard entertains about 20 friends at D L Pages Thursday Oscar F Allen of Everett ex city councilman son of Q M H W Allen is seriously ill in Los Angeles Surgeons say George S Holt will not leave the Montreal hospital before Jan 1 Eli Hart Belvidere boy visiting Harwich Vt is reported to have a hand and knee wound from an accidental revolver discharge City clerk issues a marriage permit to Dr Augustin Thompson and Flora L Forbes Geo McDowell formerly of the Portland Sun becomes business manager of the Lowell News Births McCormack In this city to Mr and Mrs Michael McCormack of Dutton Street a son
The funeral of Misa Ina Maud Pinder wife to Cant Thomas Livington of Co Sixth Regiment was held yesterday at 2 PM from her home at 120 Chapel Street. Floral pieces included a massive Gates Ajar with Captain Livington's company inscription and a broken wreath with a blue immortelle inscription Ina. Generous tributes from Col. Albert Pinder and many locals accompanied the service.
The article lists funeral services and burials for Catherine Tully Mrs Rose Halloran Cornelius Maguire and George Bancroft, detailing church rites, mass settings, choirs and quartets, pallbearers, undertakers, interment sites at Edson and Catholic cemeteries, and donation notes from family and local groups.
A cautionary note on small illnesses escalating to serious diseases, urging vigilance. Mentions Dr. Wood and Narwey Pin syrup as remedies in a period health advisory tone.
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