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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1902
Page
6
The Courier Citizen, established 1825 and a daily since 1845, is published in Lowell at Merrimack Street. It issues seven days a week except Sundays and holidays, delivered by carrier for six cents a week.
The article describes threatening afternoon clouds with occasional lightning and humid, uncomfortable conditions. Suburbs felt the impact more than the city. It was partly cloudy at night, with cooler, cloudy conditions today and a pressure reading around 29.68 to 29.80 inches and temperatures from 68 to 82 degrees.
Local showers are expected tonight and Wednesday across New England, followed by fair conditions. Vermont will see warmer temperatures with light variable winds shifting to south and west, increasing in strength.
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 the same to 31-5.
Lowell Daily Courier argues against holding corporations used to control railroads via mergers. It warns such schemes undermine state charters, increase trust evil, and should be curtailed by blocking cross‑ownership of shares. It cites Northern Securities and Rock Island cases and urges strict charter limits to keep railroads under original management.
An editorial discusses city street accidents and the need for better signaling and timetable discipline as urban cars speed through country roads. It also critiques Cecil Rhodes scholarships and the idea of exporting American students, then shifts to dismissive views on publicists and ends with immigration rulings on Porto Ricans and Filipinos, noting the need for court clarification on Puerto Rico status.
Ex Gov Boutwell stated he was glad farmers find it hard to make both ends meet. He argued that profits invite trust schemes, while mere subsistence avoids being capitalized into a big combination. The remark suggests farmer solace in continual low profits.
The text argues that Bryan misrepresents Republicans cannot reform the tariff and warns against blanket pruning. It contends careful pruning might be possible without destroying the protective system and accuses Bryan of ignorant or malicious falsehoods.
Mr Lawson employs the Boralma device to travel by car to Winchester station. The note records a practical use of the tool for daily transit with no incident reported.
The Boston Journal and Boston Globe comment on Archbishop Ireland praising American justice as fair and impartial. They note the war department plans spending half a million dollars on club houses for enlisted men, predicting envy from England's Tommy Atkins when facilities open.
A collection of satirical quips lampooning figures from England and abroad. It references Edward VII, Lord Kitchener, and public figures with humorous asides on politics and society. The tone mirrors a period humor page with playful, often pointed, social commentary.
Joseph Sigmann and Miss Octavie Trottier were married Sunday at the chapel of St Josephs parochial residence with Rev Mangin officiating. Witnesses were Philip Sigmann and Tancred Trottier. The couple met at 79 Davidson Street for a wedding reception with relatives and friends.
Theodore Thifault married Miss Rose Deschenaux on Sunday afternoon at St. Joseph’s residence. Rev. Fr. Mangin O. M. I. officiated the ceremony with Joseph Blanchaire and Edward Albert as witnesses.
The wedding of Clovis Goudreau and Belymire Bussiere was solemnized Sunday at 2:30 PM in St. Joseph's parochial residence with witnesses Frederick and Joseph Bussiere. Rev. Fr. Lamothe presided. The couple's reception followed at the bride's home, 236 Seever Street, with relatives and friends in attendance and gifts exchanged.
Joseph Lafleuiere and Miss BExina Robitaille were united in matrimony in the afternoon by Rev. Fr. Létdthe. Witnesses were Nazaire Pranantita and Nazaire Robitaille.
J B Harnois wed Rose Lavenger on Sunday at St Josephs parochial residence with Frurnier OMI officiating. Bride attended by Miss Jennie Chaput, best man Edward Lavenger.
Frederick J. Whiting and Inez A. Jones married on Monday morning at the minister s residence Rev L C Manchester officiated Bridesmaid Maud Whiting and best man William Kilpatrick attended The couple will reside at 678 Bridge Street after September 1 and host friends there
Miss Sadie Blanche Fernald daughter of Mr and Mrs Levi Perkins Fernald of Boston married Fred H Pearson a noted city society man. The ceremony took place at 12 in the drawing room at Concord square officiated by Rev C B Fisher. A large floral display and wedding breakfast followed with gifts abundant. The couple planned an extended trip and will reside at 725 Bridge street after September 15.
A Swiss physician reviewing medical records finds many cases of repeated infections. The data show 528 with smallpox twice and one seven times, 144 double and seven triple scarlet fever, 103 with multiple measles, 208 twice typhus, and cholera 29 second and three third attacks. The article cautions against assuming lifelong immunity during epidemics.
A biased column lauds Judge Hadley for punishing crude assailants who harass passengers on streetcars, praising the firm stance and urging no leniency. It also notes fashion trends, travel fog disruptions on the Maine coast, and critiques city farm management amid reforms and staff changes.
Brigadier General Hooten of the U S army, who served in the Philippines, arrived at Chester N S to recuperate by order of his physician. M Deutsch, donor of the 100 000 franc prize for the inventor of an eligible balloon won by Santos-Dumont, was seriously hurt in a Paris suburb car crash. Secretary Root arrived at Carlsbad for a planned long stay. Signor Schiaparelli has been elected an associate of the French Academy of Science, replacing the late Baron Norden skiold.
The Samuel Gridley Howe Monument Fund directors have been incorporated to erect a monument by the Greeks honoring Dr. Howe. The Greek leaders listed include Andrew Ganaris as president and treasurer Panagiotes Cassiakos, Dimitros Pieres, Miltiades M. Constantinides, Nicholas D. Papa Vatsiley, Menelas E. Constantine and George Vatsinsas.
Mist Frances West of Des Moines Indiana notified the navy department she cannot attend the September 30 launching of the new cruiser Des Moines as she sails immediately for China. Governor Cummins will name her successor.
In this city on July 31 a child was born to Mrs William Renaud. The newborn is reported as a daughter or son to the Renaud family with no further details available.
The Lowell Gas Light company plans to install arc lights for stores halls and large areas. They claim gas lighting provides a larger volume of light equal or better than electric arc with steadier more diffuse illumination at lower cost.
The market for plain cotton goods remains quiet with limited business. Woolens show more activity though overall demand is subdued. prices hold firm on bleached and fine yarns while wide goods and prints see little change.
The Jersey Central offers hourly trains between New York and Philadelphia from 7 a.m. to p.m. with on the hour departures. Trains are described as palaces in parlor style, featuring rock ballast road-bed automatic block signals and heavy rails. The 90 mile run is scheduled in two hours, highlighting comfort speed and scenery along the route.
Correspondence praises a Lowell man noted in youth for kindness and courage. Two vivid scenes portray a horse tamed by skill and mercy, and a child receiving healing under the blacksmith eye, ending with calls to cherish such humane acts from one’s boyhood hometown.
Lord Normanby, owner and headmaster of Mulgrave Castle school near Whitby, runs a discipline strict yet kind regime for noble boys. The marquess, canon of Windsor and King’s friend, reportedly replies to a social-status inquiry with a focus on conduct and study over parentage.
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