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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1903
Page
6
The notice promotes the Courier-Citizen as the oldest and best daily in Middlesex County, established in 1825 and 1845 as a daily, published at Merrimack Street Lowell. It notes daily delivery except Sundays and holidays, 6 cents a week by carrier, and lists Courier-Citizen Company.
Weather readers report Saturday and Sunday as ideal, rivaling the best June issues. Today began gray with a forenoon of partly cloudy conditions, barometer around 30.15, temperature near 70 degrees, and similar readings expected into the afternoon.
Boston reports the forecast for New England calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight and Tuesday. The night should be warmer in New Hampshire and Vermont, with light north to east winds.
Editorial offices provide telephone numbers for the counting room and job department and ask patrons to use care when calling. Communications on ads delivery issues changes of address and business inquiries should go to the business office.
Courier readers on vacation may arrange mail delivery to their summer homes by leaving instructions at the office located at 15 17 Merrimack street.
The Courier-Citizen reports on starting a relief fund after a devastating explosion in South Lowell. It highlights early gifts including $100 from the paper, contributions from May or Howe and Ayer Cartridge Co., and rapid donations bringing total to nearly $5000 in three days. The piece urges wide cooperation and urges all groups to donate to aid survivors and restore losses.
Rear Admiral O'Neil argues that new warships must prioritize armament strength over speed. He states vessels are built mainly for protection and while speed aids defense, it is not the primary factor. The article notes current considerations in vessel design focusing on protective power over velocity.
The article argues speed cannot be the sole focus when building a powerful battleship, citing Oregon as a timely example. It condemns political corruption in the Missouri Supreme Court and Massachusetts as a contrast, notes Europe’s demand and Cuba’s strong export trade, and ends by praising Cuba as the Gem of the Antilles.
A single Missouri name stands out, Folk, widely known from coast to hamlet. The public praises a man who combats crook edness and punishes evildoers, honoring those who uphold straight dealings now as in the past.
A discussion arises over appointing Charlemagne Tower ambassador to France. Supporters praise his prior service. critics wonder if his name influences the decision and question the political timing behind the possible posting.
A compilation of opinions from The Outlook and New York Tribune urges noon school meals to spare children, fair wages for waiters without tips, and the value of education to civilize society. It contrasts bedside feeding, fair pay, and social institutions with mob violence dangers, citing perspectives from Ellen H. Richards, the New York Tribune, and Woodbury Connecticut commentators.
A fragmented newspaper fragment notes on banana mishaps, Holy See speculation, spousal violence under influence claims, heartfelt talks amid explosions, Borelli s comet and a comparison to a Bashaw, warnings about drinking water, Kentuckians caution, King Edward’s Irish land tour, a good time at Cowes, a boss trip, and Maine planning a large fish hatchery at Rangeley Lake to boost local fish stories.
After a Sunday sermon in Bennington Vermont Rev Charles R Seymour announced his resignation to become associate pastor at Broadway Tabernacle New York City Likely effective around October 1. Silas Wright burial site seeks funds. Miss Mary Johnston and family visit Maine. Edwin Booth bust moves from Louisville to New York. Liberia College head Robert B Richardson visits US. Alfred W Crawford named professor at Tuskegee University.
Lawrence reports a dry Sunday after Mayor Grant ordered Inspector Murphy to enforce liquor laws in hotels. Hotels observed 11 pm close and no Sunday sales. Inspector Murphy to report violators directly to the mayor for court action, prioritizing enforcement over the city marshal.
Nickel Plate Road offers Buffalo to Los Angeles or San Francisco round trip for 60.50 and Buffalo to Seattle Tacoma or Portland round trip for 69.20. Tickets on sale July 31 to August 14 with return by October 15. See local agents L. P. Burgess and N. EB. P. Agt. at 258 Washington St. Boston.
City of Kansas City Kansas Executive Department Mayor T B Gilbert expresses gratitude for a subscriber's $2 money order to aid flood sufferers. He asks Courier-Citizen Co to convey thanks to the contributor and notes the courtesy is highly appreciated.
A shore dinner and surf plunge set at the famed Ocean Pier in Old Orchard on August 18. Round trip fare from here is $1.60.
A jumbled New England page describes a 897 pound swordfish sighting in Boston and a tugboat fare surge, notes on cotton trade, a Miss Emma D. Putnam death in New Hampshire, and reflections on Lowell disaster relief. It praises Boston and Northern railroad workers for handling a 50,000 crowd at Merrimack square amid a major explosion, with officials cited for prompt traffic management.
Major James C. Laughlin inspector of the Indian bureau at Washington visits Rosebud agency to secure signatures on the amended treaty for opening the 416000 acres of the Sioux Falls reservation in Gregory county for resettlement. He reports good progress and expects completion in a few days.
An earthquake lasting nearly 30 seconds was felt in San Francisco yesterday afternoon. It was among the longest in years but not violent, with no damage reported. Stanford University records indicate the shock lasted about 45 seconds.
The list items numerous donors including Highland Thimble Club Helen Spalding Lucille Pike Margaret Smith Lucia Margaret Woodworth Blanche Maude Gray Bertha Spaulding Helene Abels Irene Dodge Hilda Burnham and others with a total of 508.72 recorded by Edward Ellingwood, treasurer. The Kitson machine shop reports reduced hours to forty weekly due to fewer orders while the Lowell shop runs steadily.
In New York on August 3 a two and a half year old girl, daughter of Giancoma Lapuna, vanished from West Forty sixth Street. Police, aided by a large reward, have no trace yet. Neighbors reported a private carriage with a richly dressed woman near the area before the disappearance, leading detectives to suspect kidnapping without a stated motive.
Holyoke August 3 Miss Marie L Cardinal 22 daughter of Mr and Mrs F R Cardinal died at her Newton street home after consuming poison in Hampden park seeking her lover who failed to keep a Saturday appointment. She borrowed a penny for a ride, bought poison at a drug store, and the rest of the dose was discarded before it overwhelmed her. Her lover, named in life, did not appear.
Klondike millionaire Thomas S. Lippy was confronted by two masked burglars returning from church. He was beaten, bound, gagged, and tied to a stair post. A fleeing servant girl witnessed the assault. Lippy lost two gold watches and $14. His wounds are serious.
Despatches report an earthquake destroying houses in Filattierra and Mulazzo, towns of 2000 and 4000 inhabitants respectively, near Spezia on the Gulf of Genoa.
New York August 2 Rev George Mairs Vanderlip D D founder of the Young Men's Christian Association in America and a key figure in the Metropolitan Museum of Art died at his Brooklyn home after a three year battle with valvular heart disease born in 1832 He served with the American Baptist Publication Society for many years and helped establish major religious and cultural institutions.
The pleasure yacht Florodora was struck by lightning off Point Clair in Baldwin county Mobile Bay. Three men died Ledgard Scott formerly professor at Kagajima Imperial University Bruce Granville Lincoln a wealthy Englishman and William Brewton a yacht pilot. Santos-Dumont meanwhile trains a young French widow to handle his airship, and should heed Weller’s advice to Samivel.
The Citizens' alliance of Denver calls a mass meeting at the chamber of commerce for tonight with a view to expelling agitators linked to recent labor troubles. The printers' union denounces the alliance as perilous to liberty and inciting lawlessness, while typographical unions condemn the move as outrageous and anarchistic.
Nickel Plate trains now run into a refined new station at the heart of Chicago near theaters and hotels. The station sits on an elevated loop serving all city and suburban electric lines. For rates contact local agents or write L P Burgess NBPA No 258 Washington Street Boston Mass.
During the quiet season the store marks down mouldings and framing stock to clear space for new goods. Cabinet size frames sell at 15 cents each, previously worth 36 to 60 cents. Come early to choose. sale location at Geo BH Maker corner Jonn and Merrimack.
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