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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1900
Page
4
The Jowell Daily Gn proclaims itself as Middie county's oldest daily paper, published since 1845 with Merrimack Street office in Lowell. It notes daily except Sundays and holidays, carrier delivery at 12 cents weekly or 50 cents monthly as Courier-Citizen Company operates.
Train schedules outline service on the Boston and Maine Railroad between Lowell and Boston. Details cover departures arrivals and running times, with notes on intermediate stops and possible service adjustments.
Subscribers and others planning vacations may have the Courier mailed to them. Leave name and address at the Courier-Citizen business office.
The article surveys 1900 campaign sentiments in Lowell, noting William Lloyd Garrison's stance on colored rights in the South, Republican positions on Chinese exclusion, Massachusetts Republican campaign cards, and reactions to political figures like Schurz, Boutwell, Olney, Higginson, and Bryan. It discusses Vermont's expected 31,000 plus majority as a gauge of party strength and critiques Democratic efforts led by Geo. Fred Williams.
Ex Secretary of State Olney, once praised for sagacity and independence, has damaged his reputation by endorsing Bryanism. The piece argues his stance contradicts his past opposition and earns sharp national rebuke for surrender to a degenerate party.
The piece denounces William J. Bryan’s influence and defends Olney as a victim of party pressure. It laments Olney's perceived shift toward free trade and corporate ties, labeling him a corporate lawyer who betrayed Democratic ideals. It notes Strange bedfellows and Vermont’s election as indicating public memory of Bryanism dangers.
John T. Wheelwright, assistant counsel in Boston law department, resigns to start private practice, giving up a $5000 salary. Naval Constructor Richmond Pearson Hobson, famed for the Merrimac sinking, will go to the New York navy yard to work with the chief of the bureau of construction and repair, Naval Constructor Francis T. Bowles.
The Boston Journal cites ex representative Bynum of Indiana as a gold Democrat unyielding on sound money, a strong ally in the McKinley coalition. Other editorials note fatigue after long work cycles, and the political climate shifts from panic to confidence while warning that a Republican defeat next November would be disastrous. The Transcript comments on Olney’s stance, saying votes must not compromise principle.
Thompson Kingsford of Oswego New York head of T Kingsford Son starch works died at home after a week of illness. Born in Headcom Kent England on April 4 1828 he came to America in 1833 and helped build a business that grew to 700 workers on 20 acres producing about 22 million pounds of starch annually. He joined National Starch as a director in August leaving a widow a son and a daughter. Estimated wealth 3 million.
An advertisement from the Midwiesex Safe Deposit and Trust Co claims absolute protection against house fires and related risks, listing several house names as examples and urging that accidents happen even in well regulated families.
Mr. E. H. Shattuck reports 8000 to 10000 spectators at the Newport auto race where Vanderbilt Jr. led in a French machine. He praises the De Dion tricycle for turning ease and near speed, noting its light weight and track advantage. Separately a boy’s theft case ends with probation and a fond judge.
East Gloucester resident Edwin C. MelIntire visits Lowell for weeks while W E Hatch and daughter Grace stay at Wayside Cottage Hudson New Hampshire Grace Randolph returns from a two week White Mountain trip visiting Laconia Lakeport The Weirs and Campton Village Rev Dr Bartlett visits from abroad touring England Holland Belgium Germany Austria Switzerland France and Bavaria saw Oberammergau Passion Play and Govnergrab ascent He plans to preach at Kirk Street Church Sunday events include a birthday party at Hampton Beach for Seth Hall and Lowell guests Mrs F D Harmon and sister Minnie Matlens return from Nova Scotia several other residents report trips to Yarmouth Cranborne Canada Exeter Hampton Beach and Willows Springs area notes follow including a bass catch in Winnisquam Lake and a newborn son to Edward Butterworth
A church wedding is set for next Wednesday for Pester Rase and Mr Charles Dunham though a large reception is canceled due to Mwell’s illness. Other items note Miss Eramith visiting in Porter street, John A Keyes returning from Nantucket, Edward Kearns from Old Orchard, Benoit nominated for Dalhousie math professorship, Burke couple back from Europe, Antoinette Venne entering Mt St Mary convent, Captain Kew’s return to police work, and Emerys visiting from New Hampshire.
Obituaries list Miss Rose McNulty 24 died at parents home in East Chelmsford and Mrs Elizabeth Brooks 24 West street with five children. Numerous funeral services for Gilbert Bamford John Gildee Rebecca Knowles J B Marchand Marchand, Rebecca Knowles, J B Marchand. Includes details of churches burials St Joseph's St Peter's Catholic cemetery and Catholic home. Multiple undertakers Rogers Aweiner Currier.
The body of Michael Flynn, about 25, was found suspended by a rope in a sleeping room on Hayden Road near Echo Lake in Hopkinton at 10 o'clock Friday night. He had been missing since 3 p m. A search by Mrs. Flynn led to the discovery. Insanity is suspected as the cause. He leaves a mother and two sisters.
The Woburn city council held a Thursday evening session with C F Woodward and others representing the well and Boston Street railway. They sought to extend tracks through Woburn to connect Burlington Bedford and nearby towns with Pillerica. Prominent residents supported the project arguing benefits for the region.
Connection by street railway lines with Lowell Boston and such places was an eventuality that cannot be obviated. No action was taken in the matter by the board, but it is expected that a favorable decision will be announced at an early date.
In North Chelmsford and Chelmsford Centre residents report visitors returning from New Salem and a staff member resuming duties at Success Worsted. Troop F cavalry may hold a practice shoot if pleasant weather. Local ice dealer Marinell reports handling about 25 tons weekly. A new stone wall is completed on Main Street. Sprague and Hodge farm partners run hay operations and milk sales. Devotions at Sacred Heart held at St John’s church.
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