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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier, oldest Middlesex County daily since 1825 with 1845 daily status, announces publication from Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street Lowell. Delivery by carrier across the city at a weekly cent rate.
Yesterday and last night were pleasant though not balmy. Today started warmer and noon brought higher temperatures. Forecast for New England calls for partly cloudy to cloudy weather tonight and Friday with light west to north 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 to arrange.
Lowell editors defend Republican tariff revisions as proven and warn against Democratic calls for revision. They contrast experience under McKinley era policy with Cleveland era free trade, arguing past Democratic efforts harmed business and that revision down is unsupported. They urge trusting the Republican record and dismiss calls for down revision.
The piece questions Alfred Austin’s coronation ode and mocks the laureate position. It argues poets are born not made and accuses Austin of running empty verses while praising Lord Tennyson’s era. It laments turning Pegasus into a cart horse to serve royal demands.
Rumors circulate that President plans to convene the Senate in November to act on Cuban reciprocity. Some doubt remains, but belief persists that the President seeks swift action for the Cubans. Debate centers on whether the House will partake, given its revenue jurisdiction in tariff adjustments.
An editorial discusses conflicts between the House and Senate over tariff reciprocity and treaty power, noting a potential joint approach. It mentions John T. Sparks challenging Col. Ames, the Fifth district's GOP odds, and local sentiment. The piece also condemns Marion's tar-and-feathering incident, urging lawful justice and condemning frontier vigilante acts.
The report quotes former Congressman Fitzgerald praising Speaker Henderson after a weekend visit in Atlantic City. Fitzgerald reiterates Henderson’s genial temperament and rejects fears that the Speaker is becoming harsh or dangerous.
Welcome news on record corn and oats yields promises cheaper beef next year. The piece discusses the influence of the trust on price levels, noting it will not abolish natural market forces. It calls for catching the Peoria firebug and extradition if he travels to this state. It also mentions Miss Deacon and unclear portraits.
Opinion questions the nomination of E M Shepard as a Democratic leader while noting his failure to win a mayoral election in his own town. The piece questions leadership credibility and electoral viability within the party.
Judge Ely remarks that taking or harming burglars is permitted without legal consequences, framing a stance of vigilante action and condoning extrajudicial measures in the presented context. The statement reflects a controversial interpretation of punishment and personal defense under the law.
A Berlin newspaper reports Carmencita the famed Spanish dancer died of yellow fever recently in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Friends in New York doubt the report while recalling her sensational rise in the city. Her first appearance was at Niblo's and later at Koster and Bial's drew immense crowds.
The piece rounds up political jests and quick witticisms featuring Holmes week celebrations, Gaynor and Greene’s slim 9 to 0 win, upcoming Tung additions to the Washington babel, smiling officials, and shrewd Boston humor about taxes and cigars. It amplifies ironic takes on Gen Smith, fashion in Paris, weather musings, Marion’s odd twists, White Caps winds, and Grover Cleveland’s salmon drought jibe.
A writer critiques no shows on hotel room bookings causing losses and notes how rail tickets with owner photos once deter transfers. He imagines owners bearing losses and recalls Chicago fair practice. The piece then discusses Roosevelt’s visit logistics, crowd control, and the likeliest turnout in Lowell, plus reflections on summer disappointments and umpire pay in the New England league.
The Worcester Spy notes dailies in major cities now balance aggressive modern methods with high standards, while the Baltimore American jokes about hay fever pollen and spring hoeing. Jay Cooke, turning 81, is praised by the Philadelphia Ledger for Civil War era finance and enduring national service.
Prof Richard Gotthell of Columbia ill in Kreutznach Germany convalescent. Andrew Carnegie to remain at Skibo until October. will open Greenock library, deliver rectorial address at St Andrew's and receive freedom of Dundee. Denmark ruled by three generations within a week. crown regent then king. Thomas Roche resigning as Western Union Boston superintendent. Helen Rockefeller engaged to Walter S Bowler of Lake Shore Banking Cleveland. wedding date not set. Rev Walter B Calley new Baptist Young People's Union secretary general to establish Chicago HQ.
A New York Tribune excerpt describes Porto Rican sweetmeats made by coating fruits nuts and vegetables with sugar. Highlights include sugared corn sold for a cent a piece and sugar coated draes with the stem used as a handle. A coconut shell filled with sugar coated rice is tied with a ribbon and sold for two cents.
Death notices announce the passing of Lyman A. Smith aged 71 years 7 months 26 days in Westford on July 31 Eliza beth Wilson aged 50 at her home 111 Pleasant street Navy Yard on Aug 13 Bernard and Bridget Carney in this city at 14 Front street on Aug 13 Frank Carney aged 7 months 11 days Edna M Butler aged 8 months at her Church street home on Aug 14 These brief notices record the deceaseds names ages and residence placeholders from a local obituary column.
In Chelmsford Ezra Upham of St Paul Minn visits the town for the first time in years noting improvements and scarce old acquaintances. Edward Fowle of New York enjoys a two week vacation with his parents. The Willing Workers girls club of the Unitarian Society spent a pleasant outing to Salem Widows with 20 members chaperoned by Mrs Grace Perham. John Craig returns from a stay near Laconia New Hampshire. Albion Kittredge reports his oldest son, about ten, broke an arm after falling from a hay wagon Wednesday.
The Phillips academy summer school for tutoring opened last Wednesday with about the same attendance as last year. Much of the group consists of academy students. Local residents track how often streets are dug up in recent years. Church services featured Rev Gardner S Butler of Atlanta Rev J D Wilson of Philadelphia Rev C A Brooks of Pittsford Rev F R Shipman and Rev Frederick Palmer. Monday storm washed out the track between the square and Frye Village forcing trolley schedules off time. Many houses are closed for the vacation season with few occupied on some streets.
A historic note claims Devot lead and zinc paint, used with fewer gallons than Mixed Parts, lasts twice as long as Lead when mixed by hand, suggesting greater efficiency and durability in traditional formulations.
A Kentucky man who suffered an accident says he learned he has chronic rheumatism though medical professionals do not generally recommend the remedy he tried. The report notes caution about unproven treatments and stresses consulting physicians.
Harvard notes list several residents and visitors during a vacation period. George Pollard, Everet Fisher of Somerville, Rev J G Miller and family, Mary Reed and kin, Grace Willard, Edgar Cleaves and family welcomed a new son, and Herbert Sawyer of Chicago is also home on leave. Some travel to Owl's Nest Crescent Beach Maine and vacations span three weeks in New Hampshire and Connecticut.
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