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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1902
Page
6
Boston reports fair tonight with showers and local thunderstorms in Maine. Eastern Maine will warm tonight. Tuesday looks fair and cooler with fresh north to west winds.
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.
Lowell Daily Courier reports President Harper of Chicago University favors ending coeducation to boost alumni support and elevate the college to eastern standards. The piece argues single sex institutions attract stronger alumni commitment and prestige, noting eastern colleges' historical lead and the je ne sais quoi of tradition.
The piece disputes Gov. Boutwell’s claim that farmers suffer. It cites a Boston Herald note that 90 percent of higher living costs benefit farmers and market gardeners. It argues farmers are prosperous and not the nation’s burden, questioning Boutwell’s generalizations and localism.
The piece mocks consoling ideas about price increases and diet, noting vegetarians, cold homes, and heating debates. It questions health claims from restricting fresh foods and coal use, arguing for comfort and warmth, and ends with a jab about President Schurman.
The essay ridicules anti Imperial circles and President Schurman. It mocks the Boston school, Boutwell, and Osbourne House transfers, questions beef tariffs, and notes Cuba and Philippines independence remarks by Powers. It also covers Old Orchard fundraising by Dr. Simpson, royal coronation fashions, and calls for arbitration over strikes.
Tracy’s notoriety extends beyond life, leaving a name that inspires young men seeking a lawless path to emulate, shaping a troubling echo in crime lore.
William F. Draper purchased the McLean mansion at Washington for 127500 and the building contents for 22500, totaling 150000. Mrs. Dewey, and John R. McLean with Mrs. Ludlow receive the shares. Also noted are Borchgrevink seeking Carnegie support for a South Pole expedition, Maxwell leaving Illinois for Harvard biology, and Grace E. Berry elected dean at Colby College.
In a page of witty observations a chain of lively topics unfolds from the Textile school aiming to become a university to Promoter Power summoning many authorities. The note mentions Cowes and royal yachts, Arctic voyages, Dr. Simpson in the pulpit, Senator Hanna on labor and money, coke surpassing coal, a lavish fifty course dinner by Mr Wu for Prince Chen, and a grim reference to Tracy’s tragic end.
Quotations from multiple papers note condemnation of tar and feathering at Marion and lynching in the South. Other items salute Surgeon Rorke after a near obstruction, discuss fuel costs, imperialism debates, a Hygea hotel move from Old Point Comfort, and a Hawaii visit by senators for informed U.S. policy.
A garbled local item notes a longstanding practice tied to a teamster named ORGE Wiexant. The brief hints at steady feeding routines and a resistance to change, suggesting ongoing operations and a repeatable process within a specific group or locale.
A heated discussion weighs options for presenting the President to crowds in the city. A stop at Merrimack Street Station or a speech from city hall steps are favored over Northern depot arrangements to avoid crushing dangers. The piece also surveys Tyngsboro bridge traffic and various transport modes seen Sunday. It notes train lines and local politics around Rogers extradition case and Governor Crane’s stance.
Arlington master-painter James H. Fermoyle, 42, was found dying in a vacant East Cambridge lot near Binney and Third streets. Police suspect Boston origin of the assault and are tracking a possible peddler’s wagon transfer. Fermoyle leaves a wife, a child, a sister and four brothers. four brothers are aiding the inquiry.
Rev. Isaac N. Carleton Ph D a noted New England educator died suddenly at his Bradford home after heart trouble at age 70. Survived by wife two daughters Clara and Mrs Forest F Dryden and son Theodore with brother S Willard Carleton. Born June 10 1832 he taught at Phillips Academy Dartmouth and led multiple schools including the Connecticut State Normal School and a Bradford men’s school. He held Yale and Dartmouth A M degrees and earned a Ph D honor.
In Terre Haute Indiana Cedar Rapids and Terre Haute played a fifteen inning tie. A world record was set as twenty seven players were struck out in the game with MacFarland of Cedar Rapids fanning fifteen and Popp formerly of St Louis National and Columbus American associations striking out twelve for the home team.
A large crowd enjoyed yesterday afternoon’s National band performance at Fort Hill park. The stand lacked chairs and seating was improvised with settees borrowed from neighboring homes. An excellent programme was presented.
Advertises Devote Lead and Zinc as a superior paint with lower gallon usage and twice the wear life compared to competitors. Claims longer lasting finish if not mixed by hand and emphasizes efficiency in coating a building.
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