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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
6
The Courier Citizen Company publishes the oldest daily paper in Middlesex County, established in 182%, daily since 1845 except Sundays and holidays. It is printed at Courier-Citizen Building, Merrimack Street, Lowell with 12 cents weekly delivery and monthly rates.
No two cent newspaper in Lowell has a larger or more influential circulation than the Courier. Each day adds to its List. Circulation Books open to all.
Trains run between Lowell and Boston on the Boston and Maine line with schedules listed for operating days and times. Rail service details include departure and arrival times and potential route adjustments for peak periods and holidays.
The column surveys global and domestic politics. Lord Roberts on Boer fighting compulsion, Chinese edicts seen as weak, Tammany dynamics with Levy and Belmon t, Cuban elections under U S tutelage, Germany’s casus belli stance toward China, Moorfield Storey backing Bryan, Worcester congressional scene, New York’s stance on silver and trusts, and anti imperial sentiment shaping campaign strategy.
The article condemns Senator Innes for a drunken campaign picnic drawing Republican ire in a district split between factions. It cites a Polish worker assault by 300 miners, calls for punishment, and argues Democrats and Bryan supporters may profit from unrest while urging Republicans to avoid endorsing such tactics.
A Moscow correspondent’s account in the London Standard describes Chinese civilians escorted to the Amur river, forced into the stream, and killed as Russian volunteers guard the bank. The piece questions whether such horrors reflects real events or a lurid exaggeration, demanding punishment if true.
A note lists a September 27 excursion to New York for friends, with tickets available from Boston or Aver. The item notes a five dollar price point for the outing.
A modern newspaper excerpt reflects mixed sentiment in McKinley era commerce with bankers and merchants expecting re election but cautious about risks. It links currency policy to economic health and cites presidential acceptance letters and a paper’s praised sincerity and patriotism in its political coverage.
John Coleman aged 67 died at his Pelham New Hampshire home after sustaining an abdominal injury a week earlier when a piece of wood hurled from a circular saw struck him. He had lived in Pelham four years, coming from Manchester. He leaves a wife and two sons who ran the sawmill with him. He was highly respected in the town.
In Philadelphia gossip, editors joke that a so called magnificent marble pile is only a wooden frame house. Reporters discuss how to adjust phrasing by crossing out marble and inserting wood, illustrating local wit.
The Massachusetts Electric Companies issue now rests with The Middlesex Safe Deposit and Trust Company ready for delivery beginning Monday, September 24.
The column recounts Paul Leicester Ford’s wedding brawl with a photographer, notes Hudsons board accepting no franchise, and discusses streetcar etiquette and a benefit cricket match at Lawrence Cricket Club grounds for John Carter of Lawrence injured at Pacific Mills.
A five dollar excursion is offered from Boston or Ayer to New York City and return scheduled for September 27. The deal covers round trip travel with departure and arrival details provided by the carrier.
Mr Frank Tarlson and Miss Delia Bennett of Franklin Falls New Hampshire were married yesterday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage by Rev J F Allen The notice also mentions the annual New York excursion via Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine railroad and Hudson river steamers scheduled for September 27 with a round trip fare of five dollars from Boston or Ayer.
Enthusiastic scene at Lowell Machine Shop as Mr William Webb receives a beautiful watch charm upon resigning from the shop. BE Bowerman delivers a warm address praising Webb's faithful service and friendship. Webb thanks the group, pledging lasting remembrance as he moves to a new role with the International Corresponding School.
The Evening High School alumni held a regular monthly meeting in Burbank hall with routine business on the agenda. A report on the trolley ride was presented and an informal literary program followed by dancing. Elizabeth Shepherd of Boston is visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Smithson of Racut Centre. Horace Paradis returned from a Quebec vacation.
Catherine Quirk died at home on Thursday at 72. Survived by three sons Thomas an overseer at Merrimack mills Michael and James. One of St Patrick's church's oldest members.
Funeral services were held yesterday for Mrs. Jane Brigham at her home on Bridge Street with Rev L W Staples of St Pauls M E Church and Apollo male quartette providing hymns. Burial followed at Lowell cemetery with Undertaker Currier in charge. Also observed were funerals for James C Nicholson of Whiteman Street and Stephen Dunlavey of Collinsville with local pastors officiating and burials at North Chelmsford and Catholic cemeteries respectively, Undertaker Young and J F O Donnell in charge. Catherine Quirk, age 72, died September 20 at 126 Bowers Street.
Liebler & Co report overwhelming reception for their Monte Cristo with James O Neill in the Edmond Dantes role. The Boston premiere sold every seat before 8 pm with a 200 member cast and a special round trip train option to New York on September 27 for five dollars.
The Cotton Spinners union elected officers for six months including President Anthony Cunningham and Vice President James Constant plus secretary roles held by William Rafferty and Joseph Ashton. Delegates chosen for October Boston convention were James McCann George Conley and Joseph Ashton. Meeting adjourned around 10 15. Building Trades council held a large meeting with routine business. Knitters met at 212 Merrimack Street and adopted their constitution and officers for the next election. Thomas Connolly spoke about the American Textile federation.
Ely Brothers advertise a liquid form of Cream Balm for nasal use priced at 75 cents with a dispensing tube. The fluid preparation retains the medicinal properties of the solid, absorbs quickly, and does not dry secretions, aiming to restore natural nasal health.
Messages from U C indicate Pollard Co offers a varied stock of print silks lines sateens and twilled prints filled with carded cotton and well made. Prices range 59 cents for one line 1.00 and 1.39 for select pieces with higher priced goods up to 8.00 each. The firm aims for small profit and better comfort than competitors.
Extensive fall stock with new frames mouldings pictures and ideas. Public invitation to view. Propose gifts for brides from George EB. Maker at 2 John street corner Merrimack Tel s¢4-b.
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