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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1902
Page
6
Persons leaving town for the summer may have the Courier forwarded to them without extra charge by leaving their addresses at the Counting Room Merrimack Square or by telephoning 31 5.
The Boston Post asserts Republicans are not the avowed champions of trusts claiming to curb unjust enrichment yet the piece argues Democrats have deteriorated since Cleveland. It warns voters that the country may fall into a panic and calls for Republican restraint to pull the nation from a deep slough.
A columnist condemns a Te wksbury preacher for attacking women’s work and defends women reporters and earners. The piece argues for respect of working women, laments crude public sermonizing, and calls for safer trolley operations with independent warning lights on cars.
Mr F J Stimson, once a popular author signing as J S of Dale, seeks the Democratic nomination in the 12th district which includes Dedham and Newtons, now represented by Samuel L Powers. The piece notes Powers’ creditable debate record and suggests locals may retain his service for some time.
The piece predicts easy re nomination for Roosevelt amid no serious rivals in the Republican camp while noting possible opposition from anti trust sentiment. It also discusses Archbishop Ireland defending U S policy in the Philippines, Catholic property, and local Boston politics including the Caribbean sea maneuvers and Olney’s presidential prospects with Bryan.
A miscellany notes misattributed names, political leanings, and literary rumors. Tracy is possibly Isherwood, Carnegie buys a library, patter about Governor Crane and the Republican committee, Pennsylvania and Paterson unrest, May Yohe knee injury, Bryan retreating to private life, Yale vs Harvard contrasts, and Medford’s proposed home for aged inventors prioritizing a workshop over drawing room amenities.
The Knights of Columbus met in Atlantic City for a pontifical mass at Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea and heard Rt Rev Thomas J Conaty among others. London churches heard several preachers including Dr Partridge, Dr Webb, Dr Potent, Dr Sims, Dr Mac Farland, and Dr W Gun SAulus. Worcester Agricultural Society invites Roosevelt to cattle show. Rev Thomas Scully of Cambridge shows slight recovery after illness.
In a compilation of brief quotes a rival to Standard Oil in the Caspian region is noted as planning mischief while S O gains support. Vaccination drives in Cambridge versus Worcester are contrasted by smallpox case counts. Senator Lodge’s stance on anti imperialist manifestos is discussed along with war conduct, politics, and the 1904 campaign implications.
The treasury notes vast production of 79,611,143 cents and 28,480,213 nickels for the fiscal year, with states like Massachusetts and New York leading in cent usage. It says pennies faded in the Far West years ago and the life of a cent is four to five years, as coin demand and wear push the treasury to mint 60 to 90 million per year.
An invitation from a Norfolk Nonconformist church welcomes yachters in sweaters and flannels and other holiday attire. The notice says there is ample accommodation for cycles and encourages visitors to attend the service.
A Tyomen carrying a four year old leaps from a swiftly moving train at Boston North station. A tall man pulls the woman to safety as the platform avoids a deadly tragedy. Readers question safety on crowded cars and boats amid heavy notes on rail and streetcar regulation.
The article argues for constant discipline for electric car operation with power brakes or reliable alternative braking. It urges conductors to prioritize braking on steep grades, warns against delaying action while collecting fares, and questions legal safeguards. It notes legislators consider laws to require modern brakes and licensed motormen, but warns such regulation may trade safety for other costs.
A Country Life in America essay extols mountain travel on foot across Europe and America. It praises dawn air, mist, valleys, lodgings in forests, and rustic hospitality. It highlights disciplined walking, self reliance, simple meals, and frugal but rich rewards from a lightweight yet vigorous mountain trek.
Lowell Gas Light company plans to place three gas arc lights for large spaces. They promise a high, steady, diffuse output that is brighter and cheaper than electric arc lighting.
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