Oldest Lowell daily paper details history and address
The Lowell Daly Courier outlines its status as the oldest daily paper in Middlesex County, noting establishment in 1825 and daily publication since 1845 except Sundays and holidays. It lists Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street Lowell as office and 6 cents a week carrier delivery across the city by Courier-Citizen Company.
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Middlessr County
Courier-Citizen Build
Ing
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Weather Summary With Fog and Clearing Mornings
Yesterday was gray with a brief sun in the morning. Today began with heavy fog but cleared by forenoon. Barometer stood around 29.88 to 29.95 inches. Temperatures ranged from 60 to 80 degrees as the day progressed.
New England Forecast Warns of Showers and Winds
Indications from Boston on September 23 predict partly cloudy skies tonight then generally cloudy Wednesday with showers. Light variable winds shift to the east and south and increase in force as the system moves through the region.
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Boston
New England
Critics Debate Oliver Optic in Youth Reading
In Lowell opinion, librarians ban Oliver Optic as unsuitable for boys but others argue his works offer healthy reading. They warn strict exclusion may curb direction and broader knowledge, noting Optic’s books are not harmful though not peak literature.
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Oliver Optic
Coal Region Strike Raises Legal and Relief Dilemmas
The piece argues that troop deployments won’t stop rising violence in the mining districts and relief payments may prolong the strike. It weighs government seizure of mines under eminent domain, contemplates court involvement, and warns aid could strain households as winter bites.
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United States
Iowa Republicans and the tariff issue in the Lowell Courier
The Lowell Courier mocks Iowa Republicans for tort reduction on trust- smashing cases while noting their political votes. The piece cites Grover Cleveland on theory versus condition and argues the party’s platform offers nothing an orthodox Republican would reject. It claims the supposed silliness stems from unwarranted inferences amplified by the platform.
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Lowell Courier
Iowa
Grover Cleveland
Political chatter through the news lens of a nation
The piece surveys political crosscurrents including Foss and the Republican machine, Mormonism’s public eye through a murder case tied to Mrs Pulitzer, and wartime reflections. It notes disparities in party shifts, Blair on monopolies, Carrie Nation’s visit, and a brisk gloss on sports and public interest topics.
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W. Hooper Young
Far West
Young
East
Brigham
Pulitzer
Carrie Nation
Leopold’s Backlash Over Daughter at Queen’s bier
A report questions King Leopold II’s reception after his daughter’s public act at the bier of the late Belgian Queen. The commentary ponders whether his potential visit to America would mirror the triumphal tone once shown for Prince Henry, implying scrutiny of royal behavior and public standing.
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Leopold
America
Prince Henry
Personal Matters Onboard Kennington Steamer to New York
Passengers arriving on the Kenetington from Southampton include Hon Francis B Loomis United States Minister to Portugal. Capt Charles D Sigsbee issued Notes on Naval Progress reviewing foreign navies last fiscal year. Dr Lemuel C Barnes pastor of Fourth Avenue Baptist Pittsburg resigned to join First Baptist Worcester. Gordon Mackay Newport cottage illness death expected hourly Major J W Powell Smithsonian ethnology director vacationing at Maven Maine. Surrounded by family at Haven for the summer.
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New York
Kenetington
Southampton
Francis B. Loomis
United States
Portugal
Charles D. Sigsbee
Lemuel C. Barnes
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church
Pittsburg
First Baptist Church
Worcester
J. W. Powell
Bureau of Ethnology
Smithsonian Institute
Maven
Haven
Notable Notes on Coal Prices and Public Life
A miscellany of brief city and national observations. References include coal pricing, Republican turnout, Lexington police views on Sunday baseball, Maine winter trains, Peary in Nova Scotia wreck, Arctic exploration versus American life, and a cue to W Hooper Young tied to Brigham Young.
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Peary
Nova Scotia
Political costs and schemes echo in a busy campaign
The column laments campaign spending from $600 for a caucus fight to $10,000 for a nomination and notes the stress on fundraising for office. It recalls the A B C F M era, signs mocking benevolence, and anecdotes from Nashua to Lowell as politics, coal, and concessions surface in a brisk city glance.
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Alexander B. Bruce
Lawrence
American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions
Quotations on Democratic platform and labor resolve
The Boston Journal notes Democratic leaders apologize for their platform calling it a composite production, implying authors conceal shame. The Hartford Courant cites Carroll D. Wright urging fair and decent self resolution of labor troubles by both sides.
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Boston Journal
Carroll D. Wright
Hartford Courant
Emperor of Japan a boy eight months old
The future ruler of Japan is described as an eight month old boy with twelve nurses and attendants. He will have English and French governesses when able to talk, signaling court preparations and arrival of foreign tutors.
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Japan
Brooks and Riddle feud ends in deaths at Spokegee
James McFarland of the Riddle party recounted a fatal clash at the Spokegee post office in Eufaula I T. Willis Brooks and his sons Cliff and John were killed or mortally wounded, while Old Man Riddle fell as he fled. McFarland and others surrendered and are jailed.
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Eufaula
I. T
Brooks
Riddle
Spokegee
Willis
John
Clifford Brooks
John Brooks
James McFarland
R.e
Willis Brooks
Cliff
Riddie
Cliff Brooks
McFarland
Riddleites
Deaths in Boston Man Dies at Home Francis A Brooks
Francis A Brooks died Monday at his home in Boston. Born Petersham May 23 1824 he studied at Leicester Academy and Harvard College class of 1842. He practiced law first in Petersham then Boston with a focus on patent railroad and corporation cases including the long Vermont Central railroad dispute. An old school Democrat.
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Francis A. Brooks
Marlboro Street
Boston
Petershant
Aaron Brooks
Vermont Central Railroad
Brooks
Hit the Theatres. The Christian staged by Lieb ler company
The Christian a Hall Caine play in prologue and four acts was produced last night for the fourth time here by Lieb ler and company to a crowded house. The revival features Clara Blandick as Glory with strong supporting performances and a notable cross scene, while Edward Lally, Stanton Eliot, Arthur Hoyt, Kate Fletcher and others deliver solid work. Also advertised are At Valley Forge and Faust spectacles with impressive stage craft and new effects.
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Hall Caine
Liebler and Company
Soho
London
Storm
Metropolis
John Storm
Glory Quayle
Viola Allen
Lowell
Effie Elisler
Lilla Vane
Clare Blandick
Miss Blandick
St. Mary Magdalen
Stanton Eliot
Ure
Drake
Father Lamplough
Edward Lally
Horatio Drake
Frank Lyon
Basil Weot
Robert Ure
A. E. James
Paul
Helen Ford
Polly Love
Alfred Hollingsworth
Lord Storm
Mary Bertrand
Ida Parks
Catherine Calhoun
Edith Weinless
Mildred Holland Final Appearance at Local Opera House
Mildred Holland will appear in The Power Behind the Throne at the Low-Hi Opera House on Monday evening in March. This performance marks her last appearance in the city at that venue, drawing theatre-goers who witnessed her prior stage work.
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Mildred Holland
Power Behind
Low- Hi
Miss Hoi
The Power Behind the Throne at the Austrian Court
Miss Holland stars as Anna in this lavish production set in eighteenth century Austria. Edward C. White leads the show with handsome costumes and historically correct scenery. Supporting cast includes Norris, Brooke, O Neill, La Salle, Gall, Gallagher, Lewis, La Barre, Devenport, Weaver, Hirshberg and others.
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Edward C. White
Lillian Norris
Frances Brooke
Rita O'Neil
Adrienne la Salle
Ann Gall
Edwin C. Gallagher
Samuel Lewis
del la Barre
Kenneth Devenport
Carter Weaver
Herman Hirshberg
Peck's Bad Boy at Academy of Music Draws Big Crowd
A late afternoon audience of 1700 children gathered by Constable McManus saw an uneven but successful Peck's Bad Boy performance. Evening shows featured strong acting by Madison and Wenzel with Miss Chandler and Miss White delivering notable songs and humor. The Madisons closed the show with lively boxing, and matinees are offered at bargain prices for women patrons.
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Peck
Constable McManus
Fifth Ward
Joseph Madison
Charles
Jimmie Duffy
Fred Wenzel
Max Schultz
P. F. Coppinger
Patrick Duffy
Annie White
Little Dear
Jules Levy
Alice Collier
P. FP
Coppinger
Madison Brothers
Academy of Music
Jolly Annes Widows Storms Academy of Music Run
A 25 member company with all roles covered presents an elaborate scenic vaudeville show led by Mile Dika at the Academy of Music for a three night run with matinees Friday Saturday. Manager Dempsey aims for refinement and reports strong acceptance with women and children at matinees and no complaints from patrons.
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Dika
Jolly Annes
Academy of Music
Dempsey
Arene
Payton's Park Theatre Changes Bill with AlOne in London
The Park theatre begins a new bill Monday Sept 29 with Robert Buchanan melodrama Alone in London. The Runaway Wife has drawn large crowds this week and will be followed by London next week. The cast features Payton stock company. prices range 10 to 80 cents afternoon and 10 to 60 cents evening.
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Park Theatre
Robert Buchanan
London
Mr. Burchanan
Boston
Payton
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