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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1902
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier announces its identity as the oldest Middlesex county daily, established in 1825 and operating since 1845. It lists publication details, delivery terms, and building address at Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street.
Yesterday afternoon forecasts warned of bad weather with dark skies and scattered rain. By night the sky cleared, a cold night followed with heavy frost this morning, while forenoon was fair and winds shifted as a Boston forecast called for fair weather tonight and Wednesday with fresh westerly winds.
The committee votes to report a twenty percent duty cut for Cuba but hints at limited concession in return. Republicans resist broad free trade moves, urging no special favors without reciprocal benefits. The insular bill for Philippine governance prompts debate over independence prospects and a long path to self government, while critics warn against delaying reforms and fueling insurrection.
Local debate foresees long delays from a building trades strike and asks whether expanding Edson cemetery at a high price is justified. Officials caution against overpayment when land quality is uncertain and urge honest judgment to avoid misled decisions.
A receiving station operated with only partial apparatus as the distance between transmitter and receiver stayed short. The text argues that such progress would have astonished laypeople a century ago and notes figures like Marconi, Edison, and Tesla in historical contrast.
The article notes a rift in the Democratic editorial camp with Col. Watterson of the Louisville Courier Journal and Maj. Clark Howell as prominent figures. It highlights tensions over strategy and messaging as the party maneuvers under varying regional influences.
The Atlanta Constitution notes a tariff split among Democrats as Maj. Howell calls free trade foolish while Col. Watterson rejects any protectionism. An Arkansas Senate prediction favors former Governor Clarke over Senator Jones, with Cuba’s fate and the Wilson bill sparking broader debate. A wine suit over the Meteor’s christening adds political undertones to naval matters.
The piece notes steamship fares to Europe increasing with demand and the expansion of fleets. It predicts winter departures will rise as people migrate, and prices adjust with more boats. It also covers varied topics from cholera in Manila to odd political remarks and public commentary.
The 1868 house built by Gen George A Custer in Topeka Kansas is being demolished to make room for a new residence. A room preserves notes and figures Custer used in Indian campaign planning. Paris plans a summer exposition focused on women's work to showcase female achievements.
King Edward's coronation robes are woven without a set design at the Royal School of Art Needlework. Roses thistles shamrocks and eagles will be embroidered on the fabric. Thirty yards of cloth of gold are needed and the gold must be flexible to fall in graceful folds. A yard is produced in a day.
The column laments strike season worries in Lowell and Chelmsford, noting painters and plumbers potential walkouts delaying May tenants. It recalls a civic stance on arbitration over labor disputes, observes uniformed public workers’ perceived authority, and describes streetcar and railroad progress improving traffic comfort while the Wellman block gains bright interiors.
A quirky April 1 column riffs on weather focus misdirections and Congress beet sugar men, with snippets about Prof. Poland, the citizens’ committee, painters wage disputes, Ethelinda, the Indian passengers, Philippine dollars, and cemetery land purchases. The tone blends humor with social satire and grave concerns about death costs.
Quotations recount labor wins in Rhode Island and Lowell Easter celebrations. Pension Commissioner Evans announces resignation after five years of liberal administration amid criticisms. Comments target Miles and Schley over gallery politics and military duties, with responses from Buffalo Commercial and Philadelphia Press.
The piece lists various nuisance types seen on streets and transit from a performative venting voice. It names cyclists spitting, loud stock talkers, flirtatious pairs, noisy beggars, and many others who “never would be missed,” closing with a nod to Touche Hancock in New York.
An advertisement urges readers to master their minds and live moderately while promoting gas heaters from Lowell Gas Light Co. It claims gas use saves strength and fuel costs, noting heaters cost two to twenty dollars and gascurrently priced at 90 cents.
The Dominion line will sail from Boston on Wednesdays to Queenstown and Liverpool with departures on April 10 and May 7 aboard the U.S. New England, and April 23 and May 21 aboard the Commonwealth. The Cunard Saxonia is canceled for April 19 and May 13. For latest sailings see Murphy's steamship agency at 18 Appleton Street. Tel 853-13.
Cyrille Millette wed Miss Vilane Boisjoly Sunday in St Josephs chapel paro chial residence with Rev Fr Nolin officiating. Witnesses were Philip Millette and Harmidas Boisjoly.
At the parochial residence of St. Josephs church Rev Fr Marion united in marriage Alexis Couter and Flora Lacomb Sunday afternoon. Miss Eleanor Couter served as bridesmaid and Jean Baptiste Bissonnette was best man.
Felis Duchense and Miss Emma Caisse were married Sunday afternoon at St. Joseph's parochial residence by Rev. Fr. Marion. The witnesses were Antoine Duchense and George Caisse.
Sunday afternoon at the parochial residence of St. Joseph's church Rev. Fr. Marion officiated the marriage of Tharde Gagnon to Miss Clara Tremblay in a simple ceremony attended by family and friends.
Mr Thomas B Delaney and Miss Esther V Donovan wed Monday afternoon at St Patrick s parochial residence Reverend Fred Delaney of Cambridge a bridegroom s cousin served as officiant Charles Delaney acted as best man Miss McNulty of Billerica was bridesmaid.
A concise explanation of bird migration tracing Ice Age climate changes to seasonal travel. Birds fled warm northern climates as ice spread, then returned when warmth returned to nest and rear young. Even after dispersal to Gulf states or far south, they feel a strong pull to their original northern homes each spring.
A historic note proclaims Dows Tonic Wine Cordial as the greatest spring tonic then extant. The record highlights its reputation and place in period health remedies.
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