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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1905
Page
6
The Lowell Daly Courier, oldest Middlesex daily since 1825, published in Lowell at Courier Citizen Building on Merrimack Street. Delivers daily except Sundays and holidays, carrier delivery six cents a week by Courier Citizen Company.
A Sunday with fair conditions was briefly hot before a evening thunder shower cleared. The night was ideal and warm. the following day remained fair and warmer. Barometer readings and temperatures show 29.80 at 5 pm, 29.70 at 8 am, and 72 degrees.
Boston reports the forecast for New England calling for fair conditions tonight with warmer temperatures in eastern Maine. Tuesday should be fair with light westerly winds.
Public notice directs readers to use the business office for all advertising inquiries, non delivery of papers, address changes, and general business questions at 31 2 and 31 3 counting room editorial rooms.
Readers desiring Courier service while out of town in summer must notify the business office. Regular subscribers may request an address change as needed. The Courier can be mailed to any address at the regular rate of 6 cents per week.
In the Lowell Daily Courier from August 7 1905 M Witte pleads guilty to being a poor sailor and notes his Newport stay perhaps longer. The piece comments on enduring Long Island Sound and Cape Cod passages while highlighting New Haven road plans to invest 1.25 million in the Poughkeepsie bridge and New York Central upgrades up state in New York. It ends with a reflection on railways expanding facilities to meet rising passenger and freight demand.
A Boston arrival of M Witte follows Roosevelt style custom as he greets engine crew then embraces and kisses the conductor on the forehead. The piece notes a yellow fever death in New York from Panama infection and discusses the Far East peace talks and envoy cordiality. It mentions securing delegates from intrusion at the Piscataqua as talks proceed to determine peace or further conflict.
The article lauds Roosevelt for hosting peace envoys with tact as the United States leads efforts to end the bloodshed in the East. It notes the outcome of deliberations is uncertain, but U S contribution remains creditable regardless of result, reflecting the nation's constructive role.
Commentary favors a ceremonial reception for envoys aboard a U S Navy vessel with plenary guard to honor a potential conference at Kittery. It contrasts this with a councilman's plan to cap city official convention trips at 25, arguing trips should have clear public value and be cost justified.
The year ending July 30 1905 saw a record 1 027 421 immigrants, beating 1903’s 857 046. Austria Hungary led with 275 693, Italy 221 479, Russians 184 897, British Isles 137 057, and Scandinavia 60 625. Most entrants arrived at New York. Since 1820, 22 932 905 immigrants have entered the U S. The piece questions the net benefit of immigration, noting many are uneducated and crowd cities, urging potential plains settlement for value.
Augusta Maine Aug 7 The second infantry national guard state of Maine is at the home rendezvous for a week long annual tour of duty first time since 1902 Capt Wm R Bibber Company I Eastport is officer of the day and First Lieut Bertie L Rice Company E Skowhegan is guard commander Col E E Newcopab commanding the regiment says there will be no sham battle at the encampment.
An excursion to Old Orchard is scheduled for August 10 overseen by the Boston and Maine Railroad. The round trip fare is stated as 1 50 dollars, with the Boston and Maine Railway operating the travel.
A collection of satirical notices and social asides referencing Miss Tucker, M. Witte, and Roosevelt era topics. It jokes about Chinese New York feuds, Tongs, Sabbath observance at a beach, and a voyage by the Mayflower image. It notes appendectomy opinions and concerns about yellow fever, seasickness, and a New Orleans yellow peril.
The excerpt cites the Worcester Telegram praising Jerom e as a potential county boss while criticizing independent candidates. It contrasts political organization with safe governance, and notes four thousand people employed in Washington's agricultural department, suggesting private firms could cut staff and improve results, per the Lewiston Journal.
After a six week trial Kensington officials report oil dusting is unsuitable for London. Costs double water and odors drew many complaints. A Danish engineer built an ark shaped vessel of 306 tons, tested near Copenhagen as a seaworthy craft. A North Atlantic whale rammed the Spanish schooner Anna, crushing it and forcing crew to abandon ship. The king and queen of Portugal share Sept 28 birthdays. Cheybogan Michigan hosts the world’s largest sawdust pile, a 1680 by 875 by 20 to 50 foot hill covering 12 acres, from one lumber company since 1877.
A brief note discusses rising costs and sudden ills linked to a low price economy. It advises inspecting fishing tackle before vacation and identifies Thompson Hardware Co as the headquarters for related gear and supplies.
In a city plan, American Express Company will relocate to a purpose built building on the east side of the depot. The change removes large trucks from passenger platforms, improving comfort for travelers.
A stream of brief notes announces Prof N A Cobb of Spencer voyaging to the Hawaiian Islands to instruct natives in scientific farming on behalf of the U S government. Miss Evelyn Walsh, daughter of mining magnate Thomas F Walsh, owns an $18,000 automobile and tours Newport in pride of her chauffeuring. Congressman Frank L Dickson of Illinois appears young for his seat, while violinist Dr Joachim, aged 74, remains frail and refuses to write memoirs. Edward Payson Ripley of Santa Fe Railroad hails from Dorchester, and Harrison’s birthplace portrait is sold to J W Willis of Newport News. Rev Francis E Clark is convalescing at Grand Beach Me. Minnie Baldwin of Wister La presides over a local bank with $25,000 capitalization.
An Associated Press report from Tokio notes a naval staff officer praising several Russian officers, led by Captain Rodionoff of the Nakhimoff, for gallantry amid the Sea of Japan engagement. The account details the Nakhimoff’s damage, crew losses, heroic stand, and a dramatic rescue on Tsushima. It also recounts the Monomach sinking, the Sado Maru rescue, a military funeral, and Captain Kama’s order to prepare a deck tribute as the vessel sank.
Saturday Grand Chief Sutcliffe of the Good Templars spoke at a Mayflower grove union picnic and public meeting of the cold water army in Pem broke. He announced the grand lodge debt reduced over half in three months, drawing strong enthusiasm. He then visited Abbott lodge in the evening, addressing a crowded house with favorable reception.
The government report puts the current August cotton condition at 74.9, well below last year and near a 20 year low, signaling possible crop shortfalls. Despite skepticism from the southern cotton association, private inquiries support the bureau’s accuracy and the outlook suggests a crop around 10.3 million bales with ample supply for world spinning needs.
Lord Strathcona opened the Colonial Exhibition at Liverpool and predicted Canada would expand over the next five decades to a population equal to Great Britain and Ireland, signaling a vast growth trajectory.
A day of amusement at Old Orchard on the excursion August 10. The round trip rate via the Boston and Maine R R is $1.60.
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