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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1905
Page
6
The Lowell Daly Courier, Middlesex county oldest daily since 1825, published daily except Sundays and holidays. It operated from Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street in Lowell with carrier delivery at six cents a week.
The rain ended this morning after a day of heavy precipitation and night of wet weather. A cloudy cool day continued with a north wind and rising barometer readings. Forecasts for New England call for generally cloudy skies tonight, then a Wednesday of fair and cool conditions with light northerly winds.
Patrons are advised to use care in telephone calls. Communications about advertising, non delivery of papers, address changes and business inquiries should be addressed to the business office, 31-2.
To Courier Readers Persons desiring the Courier sent out of town during the summer are requested to give notice at the business office Regular subscribers may have the address changed as wanted The Courier will be mailed to any address at the regular rate six cents a week.
The column, dated August 1, 1905, covers copper price expectations cited by John Stanton, hints at nominations involving ex governors Bates and Curtis with Lieut. Gov Guild, critiques Henry Loomis Nelson against Senator Lodge, and notes fire safety measures in tenements. It also reports United States Steel Trust shares of pig iron ore and steel production slipping since 1902 while praising auto excursions to orphan asylums as public-friendly deeds.
Engineers on the New York and New Haven road will reduce after dark whistles. Summer residents along the western shore near New Haven complain of noise and President Mellen orders discontinuation except when absolutely necessary. The change targets approaching neighborhoods where crews reside, aiming to ease nighttime disturbances.
A renewed survey of Mason and Dixon's line aims to restore monuments set by the original 1767 expedition. The project confirms original calculations, replaces missing stones, and emphasizes the line as a lasting symbol of the boundary between North and South in the era of slavery debates.
A Stamford speeding case ends with a $1 fine after the judge finds the driver aimed to meet the limit and acted without endangering others. He cautions that penalties should reflect the merits of each case, not a blanket view that all cars are dangerous. The judge notes local norms allow higher speeds on quiet boulevards while crowded streets require restraint.
The article weighs a looming cotton shortage against mixed government figures for 1905 planting. It notes June data showing a smaller acreage than 1904, while Southern and revised reports push deeper cuts. Skepticism toward private estimates grows as officials warn data must be accurate for buyers and growers.
A $1.50 round trip excursion to Qid Orchard is offered via Boston and Maine railroad on August 10. The promo urges passengers not to miss the trip.
A jumbled update notes Chicago police activity under a mayoral absence, hints of Sato and Stoessel shifts, and hints of Rockefeller funding a carbon fight. It mentions rain easing weather, trout season openings, Saratoga racing, and a Times writer’s view on aerial navigation.
A Concord Monitor note suggests the Douglas committee should seek General Miles for a different response. The Springfield Republican reports Mr Sato, spokesman for the Japanese peace delegation, is cooling toward the press and may learn to muzzle himself as he resumes speaking publicly.
A balloonist made a parachute descent and landed safely atop a freight train moving 30 miles an hour in Iowa. The feat is praised as extraordinary and nearly unmatched, likened to Premier Balfour's potential prowess in daring stunts. The piece also questions Galveston style five-commissioner city government as an ideal for reformers.
Paris Cosmos states the domestic turkey resembles the wild turkey of the United States and Mexico, arguing the origin lies in the New World. It rejects the idea that old Latin works describe the domestic fowl, suggesting those references refer to the guinea hen instead.
A surreal vignette portrays a famed editor in a swallowtail coat greeted by a parade of personae such as Pro Bono Publico Vox Populi Justitia Fair Play and Pax Vobiscum. The crowd hails the editor until he shouts and wakes from a dream in Chicago Tribune style.
Lowerr Round Trip Res to Pacific Coast Pots Via the Nickel Plate Road, Tickets to Portland Seattle or Tacoma and return on sale daily until September 29th. My be routed through California in one direction at slightly higher rate. Special round trip rates to San Francisco and Los Angeles and return on sale daily August 6th to Mth inclusive. Good return limit and stopover privileges. Before arranging for your trip get rates and full particulars by writing L. P. Burgess N. E. P. A. Old South Bldg. Boston Mass.
A long reader column covers weather hopes for rain to raise wells, a tame crow's antics, and the coal miners strike era. It includes reflections on court manners, dogs understanding, and a sermon tied to Ruskin. It also notes an orphan outing, theatre news, and reported local miracles at St Anne de Beaupre with witness accounts.
George Decker once famed as a first baseman was committed to Patton state hospital yesterday, insane with homicidal mania.
A day of amusement at Old Orchard featured an August 10 excursion with a round trip fare of $1.50 via the Boston and Maine Railroad.
Cleveland reports that the U S Carbon Company backed by Rockefeller interests plans near million capital and expects to start carbon product output by September 15. Martin B Daly has bought the plant, overhauled it at a near 100000 expense, with branches to follow in Ohio gas regions and a nationwide push. Burton P Foster says the venture will be independent and will compete with the National Carbon Company, potentially spreading to Europe.
Flooding of the Androscoggin river from heavy rain swept the coffer dam and foundation work for an International Paper mill at Livermore Falls Maine. About half of the 1000 foot dam collapsed. Estimated damage ranges from five to ten thousand dollars with loss on the Portland contractors Shannahan and Greenleaf. The river rose four feet overnight and risk to nearby property remains.
Eight battleships of the North Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans sail from New York Harbor toward Frenchman's Bay on the Maine coast. The ships Maine Missouri Kentucky en route for three days of maneuvers before splitting to Portland and Boston then meeting off the Isles of Shoals and visiting Province Town and Newport between August 20 and 28 for annual target practice in Massachusetts Bay.
Rockland Maine August 1 The flagship Texas takes on coal at Lamsoine. Other North Atlantic squadron ships plan to sail for New London to exchange midshipmen and return August 7. Tutuia Samoa July 19 via San Francisco August 1 The U S Adams, station ship for over a year, will get new masts and boilers costing 10000 dollars. Gibraltar August 1 The British second cruiser squadron under Rear Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg sails to three months in American waters.
Readville Aug 1 The mid summer trotting meet at Readville Park was halted by continued rain. Weather permitting the program will resume tomorrow and run through Saturday.
A report from last week's YMCA camp at Spectacle Lake lists 11 events with winners led by Charles R. Goddard and C. Taylor in multiple sprints and field events. A hiking and fishing party, led by Percy Yarnold, toured to Ayer and Worcester, ending with meals at the Worcester YMCA and a night at Lake Quinsigamond. The fishing party, including Russell Fox, scored a 15 inch black bass.
Copenhagen August 1. Officially announced that Emperor William's stay with King Christian is a courtesy visit with no political significance. No conferences will take place during the visit. William will bid farewell after luncheon aboard the Hohenzollern and sail to Schwinemunde that evening.
Fire at Swift & Co packing plant in St Joseph Missouri gutted the beef and oleomargarine departments and part of the poultry section. Loss estimated at 50000 dollars covered by insurance. Firemen fought the blaze for four hours to bring it under control.
The note invites readers to a trip to Old Orchard on August 10 with a round trip fare of $1.50 via the Boston and Maine Railroad. The teaser emphasizes value and a day of leisure for travelers and families.
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