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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1900
Page
4
The Courier Citizen daily paper of Middlesex County Lowell announces its long history since 1826. Published every day except Sundays and holidays from Courier-Citizen Building Merrimack Street. Delivery by carrier at 12 cents weekly and 60 cents for eight months.
In Low ell the Courier claims the largest circulation with daily gains to its circulation list. The ad asserts broad reach and wide readership, emphasizing dominance in the market and inviting advertisers to place notices.
Train service operated by the Boston and Maine Railroad runs between Lowell and Boston. Routes connect regional hubs with regular schedules and limited stops, serving commuters and travelers along the line.
Subscribers and others who are away on vacation may have a copy of the Courier sent to them regularly by leaving their name and address at the business office, Courier-Citizen building.
In the Lowell Daily Courier dated September 7 1900 the piece frames De Wet’s tragedy as heroism, urges a strong McKinley Roosevelt vote, notes Republican cohesion in New York and broad GOP advantage, comments on Democratic rifts, and highlights a tense cotton market with investors facing risk as allied powers loom in China.
The piece notes possible delay to marshal punitive expedition and suggests both Boxers and imperialists face defeat yet not terms. Outrages since relief of legations remain extreme. Capital may be evacuated by powers but allies may not retreat before another crushing native defeat. If not, warfare rules may have changed.
Observers note a marked shift as the trust boom wanes and outside capital competition slowly rises. Since 1900 new industrials totaling 8.545 billion dollars in capitalization emerged, one fifth of which are new companies likely to challenge big trusts. Steel remains dominant, with 1.439 billion in capital including new entrants. electric power and other sectors follow with sizable new firms and reorganizations.
Father Francis Aidan Gasquet, new head of the Benedictine Order in England, authored Henry VIII and the English Monasteries and seeks to revive the dormant Abbot of Reading title. He is a familiar figure at the British Museum. Josiah Flynt, nephew of Frances Willard, has become an authority on tramp life and uses the name Willard. Dr. George Roberson Sinclair, organist at Hereford Cathedral, wins a major musical prize and will conduct the Festival Choral Society after Swinnerton Heap.
The San Francisco News-Letter argues that Californians would favor Bryan if polled tomorrow, but would back McKinley on election day. It mocks Bryan for lacking principles, likens McKinley’s Philippine policy to Lincoln’s stance, and credits him for consistency while noting Aguinaldo’s role and Populist endorsement.
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A feature describes Manning Manse in detail with its old rooms, oak paneling, a six inch attic stair, and preservation efforts. It mentions a bar converted to bicycle storage, a dining room, kitchen turned library, and upstairs bedrooms. The piece notes local praise for Dr. M. L. Chamberlain and reports on Lowell Boys’ Club reopening and expansion plans with car tickets aiding trips.
The bridesmaid wore white silk and carried lilies of the valley. Best man was Mr Thomas Riley, brother of the groom. Rev C Manchester officiated at St Johns Episcopal Church. The couple will reside at 4 Kigsman Street, with a sister of the groom among the gifts noted.
Peter Jah Jr. a well known Lowell baker on Charles street died at 1 45 pm yesterday at his home after a heart ailment. He formerly served in Lowell police, later ran a Gorham street grocery, then partnered in a large bakery on Charles street and a second on upper Lawrence street with his sons Peter Jr and Henry Watson. He belonged to the Lowell Irish Benevolent society and was a devout St Peter church attendant. Survived by his sons and several daughters.
Multiple funeral notices list services and burials across several churches and cemeteries. Thomas Young, Mary E. Tully, Jeffrey Ringwood, Reubenstone, Rose McNulty, and Clara W. Harwood are named with details of locations, dates, and undertakers.
Miss Mary MacKenzie signs a two year contract to join David Belasco's company. She will perform Kate Pinkerton in Madame Butterfly and Martha in Naughty Anthony. She may later move to another Belasco troupe. Also notes visits by Bert Clough and Lizzie H Lane.
The Weavers union gathered at Loomfixers hall for routine business and late evening dancing. Excelsior lodge I C O F MA held a large Pilgrim hall meeting with two propositions and plans to initiate ten members on the first Thursday in October. Painters and Building Trades unions also met with no notable issues. Stone Masons met at 22 Middle street with light attendance and routine business. Massachusetts district officers and British Naval Veterans depart Boston for Halifax for a week’s visit, accompanied by George Emsley and James Greig.
A Wednesday evening wedding joined William Riley, left fielder of the T. R. and T. baseball team, with Elizabeth Donahue, an employee of the U S Bunting company. The bride wore white organdie and carried lilies of the valley in a charming ceremony.
A bullwork cabinet piano once gifted to Eugenie of France by the khedive in 1869 at Ghezireh palace changes hands through public sale. Sold to Kitchener for less than 10, later to the informant for 125, with the case fetching 1000 later. The note ends with a remark on hats and puckered silk disguising them.
A historical overview argues cattle and sheepmen clash due to nomadic grazing patterns and range limits. Cattle stay near home via trails while sheep roam in bands, denuding pasture and prompting militant confrontations as settlers and miners shrink open ranges. Feuds arise in plateau zones from New Mexico to Montana, sparking shootings and heated press reports.
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