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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 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 Lowell paper weighs party gains and losses in the coming House as the 1902 campaigns unfold. Republicans project a working majority around 22 while Democrats claim up to 36, with 29 new members overall and shifts in Massachusetts Connecticut California and more. The piece warns against overoptimism and dismisses imperial questions, stressing tariff as a key issue and the Democrats’ distrust.
A brief note states that the subject seeks to grow its strength relative to the current congressional force. It highlights a plan to expand personnel or influence to enhance capacity and assertiveness within legislative activities.
A newspaper column extols King Edward’s coronation and urges a definite tariff reform by Republicans to remove duties and curb trusts. It contrasts royal authority with a democratic Britain and questions where a capable instrument of reform will come from, suggesting Prohibitionists as a possible answer.
A prose opinion argues against severing the Haytien cable by local revolutionaries on the island. It urges outside power to prevent this act, citing international interests and the cable’s wide reach. The piece also notes suspicions about price dynamics tied to the beef trust and corn crop, while preserving broader market concerns.
A column notes President Roosevelt gains weight despite extensive Oyster Bay activities. It lists Lord Kelvin royalties on patent appliances on a Japanese warship, Churchill entering NH politics, and a discussion of the Balfour family in British public life including J B Balfour and others.
Katherine B Crowninshield widow of B W Crowninshield died suddenly at her summer home Peaches Point Marblehead at 4 30 Friday morning aged 58 after years of illness from a shock. She was known in Marblehead and Boston where she lived on Marlboro Street. She leaves a daughter Miss Katherine Crowninshield and three sons Francis B Bowdoin B and Benjamin W Crowninshield.
A collection of quirky, era specific lines referencing King Edward, Hayti’s wireless, Arizona politics, beach undertow, and political figures. The piece mocks royal health, medical praise, and Cabinet roles with inventive wordplay and social commentary.
A long jumble of clipped paragraphs covers varied items from a London versus American time mismatch to Siamese prince itinerary and a local mayoral dump stench. It notes Judge Hadley’s remark about a talkative man led to old offenses, plus glimpses of projects, people, and a New England marriage reception with Wood family details.
The New Hartford cotton duck mills employing about seven hundred workers face closure on September 1 as the owner plans to relocate to the South to exploit cheaper child labor. The piece argues such a move shows the futility of self-regulation and urges strict laws to protect children, warning that greed could override humane reforms.
New York on August 9 reports the body of Hugo Ringwell of 167 West 19th Street was found drowned in the sound near Mamaro neck. The 30 year old Swiss native, an inventor and skilled machinist for C. L. Curtis, planned an airship and spoke multiple languages. Despondent after illness four weeks prior, he may have taken his own life.
Dana Fortier of Biddeford acting as baggage master for the Boston and Maine at Ocean Park station was injured while diving from an old bridge near Goose Fair brook. He struck his head on the stream bottom in shallow water, was found insensible and taken to the Curtis home. Doctors and a priest attended. prognosis said he will probably die or be paralyzed. Fortier served in the Philippines.
Horace E Wood and his wife marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at their Broad Way residence. A musical and literary program directed by William H Wood featured relatives and friends offering congratulations. The couple wed in Biddeford Missouri on August 8 1852 and later lived in Biddeford and Lowell before moving to Methuen.
For geisis use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They cleanse the stomach and regulate the liver and bowels, effecting a quick and permanent cure. For sale by all drug gists.
The Patton Paint Co of Milwaukee begins a large scale Newark factory on the Passaic River with modern machinery, ventilation and comfort for hundreds of workers. Expected ready by November 1, the plant will join a western facility to boost nationwide shipping and prompt deliveries. A paint salesmen convention will be held at Milwaukee August 6 to 9 for 200 invited guests with banquets and outings.
The Colonial Opera Company announces its final week at Lakeview theatre. Cast includes Ben Lodge as Sir Joseph Porter and Arthur Seaton as Corcoran with Polly Rheta Wilson as Hebe and Carrie Tyrrell debuting as Middy. Gilbert directs the production for a full remaining run.
The New York Evening Post describes Hester Street as the ghetto’s aorta where twelve southeastern Europe dialects mix. It notes elder men with long beards, wives with heavy wigs, and crowded shops during shopping hours as families crowd around push carts and Fulton Market fish along busy streets.
A historical ad-like note asserts Devoe Lead and Zinc paint uses fewer gallons yet lasts longer than rival blends, claiming superior durability over hand mixed products. The fragment mentions building applications and comparative wear, implying a marketing claim about product longevity and efficiency.
The incident shows Hall Caine acting decisively to aid an actress affronted by a rude cabman. His quick intervention is portrayed as beyond ordinary humanity, suggesting moral gravity in the encounter and the pursuit of suitable “copy” from the event.
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