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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1900
Page
4
The item presents an old Middlesex county newspaper masthead noting Lowell Daly Courier, claiming status as oldest daily paper, with publication details and pricing. It references Courier-Citizen Company and Merrimack Street Lowell, indicating daily except Sundays and holidays distribution terms.
The No two cent newspaper in Lowell has the largest circulation as the Courier expands its daily reach. Circulation Books open to all.
Boston and Maine Railroad operates trains between Lowell and Boston, providing regional rail service with schedules and frequency details. The service links key regional centers, aiming to improve commuter mobility and connect suburban communities to the city.
The piece surveys Republican strength, Bryan opposition, and Democratic vigor, noting Hill's support for Bryan and Beveridge’s youth on the stump. It critiques Democratic inaction on trusts, praises the Hamilton strike outcome, and discusses England's stance on Paul and Dutch-R Boers, concluding Holland avoids open hostility to England.
The passage argues that anti Bryan voters may rally against him after the Roosevelt attack. It warns Bryan’s victory would hinge on distrust among thoughtful men and claims Bryan would attract a dangerous cross section of the nation. The text emphasizes the need to consider who they align with.
The piece accuses William Jennings Bryan of corrupting politics with arch anarchistic energy and names leaders like Geo. Fred Williams and Jim Mellen among the worst figures. It argues business and industrial interests fear a Bryan regime, warning voters to distrust Democratic gains and Republican safety in 1896 Colorado and nationwide.
A compilation of brief quotes from various papers referencing polar ice travel, rising coal prices and raw food diets in Chicago, Clara Barton emergency aid in Texas, anti immigrant violence in coal strikes, and China's shifting power balance with Britain. These snippets reflect contemporaneous opinion and foreign affairs sentiment.
The report highlights Mrs Langtry touring England while Ethel Barrymore guests in Marion Massachusetts. J E Dodson may return from London to pursue vaudeville. Maurice Barrymore to star with Marie Burroughs in The Battle of the Strong. Cissy Loftus performs at a London suburb music hall and appears healthier. A sensational Drury Lane scene features a yacht collision at sea. Niagara rink scenes use real skates with society women. London society embraces grand scenes. La Scala reopening in Milan struggles after $60,000 capital dwindles to a third, $80,000 municipal aid unavailable, $50,000 more needed beyond $30,000 from boxholders. Duke de Madrone advances $20,000 to extend the season, potentially one more year only.
Lowell and Subur ban St By the Massachusetts Electric Companies certificates are now with Middlesex Safe Deposit and Trust Company for delivery starting Monday September 24. Obituaries note William Jerry aged 26 and Frank J. Hughes aged 35 perished at home or hospital. Bernard Carroll of 129 Coburn Street died Friday. Civil War veteran leaves widow and two sons. Funeral notices for Margaret Merritt and Frank J. Hughes given with church services, burials at Catholic and St. Patrick cemeteries respectively.
A Pawtucketville family retrieves a lost dog sighted in an electric car beyond Billerica. The dog, without its collar, likely traveled from Boston aiming for Lowell. Other items include a humorous note on napping on trains, a sailor with crutches from a fall, and a Lowell man finding churches in Portla Mo based on pastor notices.
Arthur H. Herschel and Miss Sarah Frances Bates were united in marriage Thursday at Central church Boston. Rev Dr Clarke officiated with maid of honor Miss Lillian Bates and best man Mr Charles Rolfe. Reception on Chestnut Hill Brookline followed by plans to live on Rogers Street. Also Boston to Lowell union Landie Burbank noted.
Joseph F. McCaffrey has joined Co M I at the Tewksbury novitiate following a farewell by altar boys of Immaculate Conception church. Mr and Mrs C S Johnson of Freedom Maine visit W E Levihas at 56 Fourth Avenue. Lyman C Newell Ph D teaches science at the State Normal School and has an article in October Mind titled The Spirit of Science. George Holman of Edgecomb and Mrs Lillian Germain announce their engagement. Helen C Fisher of Saratoga formerly of Lowell visits Mrs Henry C Howe. Mrs Mary A Hanson plans a winter in Fraser Pa with her sister. Mathew Temperance Institute gifts Henry F Hanscombe with flowers for his support in staging plays at the Opera House Friday night.
Mrs. Charlotte Duff widow of John Duff died yesterday afternoon at her daughter Mrs. J H Sparks 456 Westford Street. Born in Paisley Scotland she was 82 and long connected with the First Presbyterian church of the city as an original member. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Sparks and Mrs. Adam Cochrane both of the city.
Duff in this city on September 29 at 456 West Ford Street Mrs Charlotte Duff aged 82 Roy in this city on September 27 at the home of his parents 32 Rock Street Arthur Roy aged 6 months 11 days Allard in this city on September 28 at the home of his parents 98 Tilden Street Joseph Allard aged 4 months Laplante in this city on September 28 at the home of parents 94 Prince Street R Laplante aged 5 years 6 months Barnes in this city on September 29 Clarissa W widow of Henry H Barnes aged Funeral services at late residence 390 East Merrimack Street Tuesday at 2 30 Friends invited Burial private
W H Chamberlain of Chelsea inspected Wauhatchie command of the Union Veterans union. Memorial hall on Friday night featured speeches and songs led by Mrs. Duncan of North Chelmsford. Prosperity circle Independent Companions of the Forest voted to hold a dance in late October. Miss Katherine Rivel named floor director and Miss Katherine Murphy general manager.
An outing does one good. Try the Winnipesaukee excursion October 2. Tickets $1.00.
Yearly leisure trips favor Lake Winnipesaukee as premier outing ground with Mt. Washington steamer link at Alton Bay. Sixty mile lake sail to Wells Centre Harbor and Wolfeboro takes about four hours. Last Lowell excursion departs October 2 with a $1 round trip fare, special Middlesex street train at 7:45 a.m.
If you have time to make the trip to Centre Harbor October 2 do so, you will have a fine time. Local readers are invited to visit the lakeside area for a pleasant excursion with friends and family.
A hybrid fruit blending raspberry and blackberry characteristics wowed Royal Horticultural Society fellows in London. The berry reportedly tastes like dewberry and raspberry and matures as raspberries wane.
A pleasure outing offers round trip for one dollar to Lake Winnipesaukee. The notice notes a daytime excursion on October 2 with a fixed round trip fare of one dollar.
In the bargain department basement A G Pollard offers 300 dozen all pure linen dinner napkins. Bleached damask 18 inch square with new patterns, regular $1.25 value. Clean and perfect but too many for stock. Priced at 89 cents per dozen.
An OCR fragment describes Dr Agnew Catarrhal Powder for nasal relief with a single puff, claiming instant and permanent cure for catarrh hay fever colds sore throat tonsillitis and deafness. It notes a 10 to 60 minute effect and lists sellers C E Carter and F C Goodale & Co. Also mentions a small cost excursion aboard the Winni pesaukee trip on October 2 priced at $1.00 with 5K attendees.
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