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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
6
The Middlesex county daily newspaper claims long history since 1825 and as a daily from 1945. Published at Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street Lowell. Daily delivery by carrier across parts of the city.
Yesterday afternoon and morning were pleasant with temperature around 80. Overnight rain and a shower between six and eight this morning brought thunder and lightning. The sky partly cleared by fore noon with more rain possible later.
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.
In Lowell 1902 commentary argues strikes in New Haven and anthracite coal fields are poorly understood by the public. The piece contends that publicity and informed public opinion strengthen labor's cause, while secrecy undermines it. It cites New York elevated rail workers and municipal electric lighting debates to show how public knowledge shapes outcomes. It notes Holyoke’s municipal plant valuation dispute as a costly example of oversight and political risk.
A debate notes the Cheney mills strike in Connecticut as an example of how weavers and owners previously achieved harmony during prosperous times, contrasting current tensions with past cooperative relations and shared prosperity.
An editorial critiques a labor strike triggered by outsiders over double-loom trials, arguing wages remain fair and profit sharing should not suffer. It questions coal miners demands, notes mine owners' profits, and warns against violent methods while touching on perjury charges against Corporal O'Brien and broader political chatter on labor, Cuba, and diplomacy.
The column lists social notices and notable figures from commerce and governance. It highlights Lucius Tuttle of Boston and Maine praised by the New York Commercial Advertiser, mentions the Montenegro royal engagement of Prince Mirko to Mlle Constantinovitch, and notes Sir A L Jones offering annual free passages for Rhodes scholars. It also cites Sir Edgar Vincent as a potential chancellor of the exchequer with a detailed bio of his Ottoman public debt and banking roles, ending with his current role in Parliament.
The famed German actress Marie Geebach, long rumored frugal, left her money to an institution aiding aged and indigent actresses in her will. She died recently leaving the bequest to support fellow performers in need.
Under ae arrangements the Prince and Princess of Wales will depart for an Indian tour toward year end. The plan signals a major royal visit with dates and routes not yet finalized.
A fragmentary column riddled with playful asides about health, Elks, officials, Porto Rico, and Panama hats. It references Captain Mitten Lieut Mc Nulty Governor Hunt and James A Loneman returning from the Boer War, plus a mention of the Northern Securities hearing and a missing “Peter Power.”
A royal commission in Britain concludes horse betting cannot be banned entirely but should be restricted to turf venues, likening it to high license. Meanwhile American papers denounce May Yohe and Major Strong, blaming them for scandal. editors urge the pair to fade from public view and let fate decide their outcome.
A Lowell reader recalls Seville palm shaded factory gates where workers stream from a grand building declared a cigar factory. He notes the striking contrast between labor pride abroad and American perceptions, plus a digression on local theatre, sunsets, and civic steadiness.
The Mohairs leading the 1902 season with 14 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw, clash the Buntings on Chelmsford Street August 23. Hird dominates with top league batting average of 72 and season total 61.57, scoring in most games, while Moss Mosley Priestley Southam Stirk Aveyard and Haughton also shine. Cavalry of spectators from Boston to western Massachusetts expected. matting may be used. Buntings, captained by Briggs, will present Gath Patrick Rowley Gale Burns Watson Simpson West Moss Barber.
Peder Obuf Pedersen of Copenhagen receives a patent for using the telegraphone to record multiple messages on a single steel strip and reproduce each without interference. The device, by Valdemar Poulson, records speech via magnetic variations on a steel wire or band and replays it through a telephone receiver with high fidelity.
In Middlesex County North Chelmsford Mr. J Warren Estes of Pasadena California visits host George T Sheldon for August and September. Some village men plan a fishing trip from Boston on the steamer Philadelphia with L A Mosher as manager of the affair.
In Chelmsford on a sunny Thursday, 68 villagers joined Rev E C Bartlett for a trolley ride to Revere Beach. The 7 am departure reached the resort at 11, lunch at Pleasanton, and a relaxed afternoon with bathers and attractions. The return left at 5 pm and arrived home at 10. Bartlett earned thanks for managing details. W A Ingham and Arthur M Warren purchased local building lots indicating plans for new homes.
The Lowell Gas Light company announces readiness to install lights for stores halls and large areas. They claim a high volume of light that is stronger, better diffused, steadier and cheaper than an electric arc. August quote reflects a busy housefly metaphorical aside.
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