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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
6
The Courier-Citizen Chronicle of Lowell traces its heritage to 1825 with daily publication from Merrimack Street. Established as a local daily in 1845, it remains Lowell's daily paper, delivered by carrier across the city at 6 cents a week, excluding Sundays and holidays.
The report notes a fine day yesterday with thick clouds at night obscuring the moon. Today opened warmer and the temperature rose steadily without becoming unseasonable. Barometer and temperature readings are mentioned.
Boston report notes a forecast for New England with partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday. It calls for cooler conditions tonight in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont and light easterly 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.
The Lowell Daily Courier denounces a Boston Cooking School Magazine critique of living costs as nonsense. It recalls 1896 tariff impacts, argues wages are high and industry booms under protection, and urges cooks to stick to recipes while economists handle policy.
The Providence Journal notes Judge Holmes rose to chief justice in 1899 as a symbol of Republican strength amid a shift in Massachusetts. It argues away links between judges and party fitness, criticizing editorial misreadings of Governor Russell’s elections and political defeats of Allen Brackett and Haile as unfounded. The piece defends state autonomy in political discourse.
A fiscal opinion denounces the high tax rate as a penalty on the many for the incompetence and extravagance of the few. It contends residents bear the costs when the city hires cheap labor and argues for better value and accountability in municipal spending.
A reflective critique argues that city councils rarely include capable business leaders and warns of rising taxes fueled by petty politics. It questions extradition disputes, comments on immigration prosperity, and urges civic pride in supporting a military escort for the President while condemning narrow Home Week sentiments.
The article urges protection for foreign residents in Barcelona after consulate and houses are sacked by revolutionists. It notes the Cincinnati being sent to scene, praises justice for workers, and discusses strikes as last resort. It mentions Carl Grant’s embezzlement case, probation hoped to reform him, and comments on Maine Prohibitionists backing Almon S. Bisbee for Cumberland sheriff amid Deputy Dunn’s succession.
A survey of quirky quotations and short notices features playful jabs at politicians and public figures, marital changes, and social mores. It parodies political clout, gender roles, and maritime and bicycle passions while sketching a society rich in wit and rumor.
A newspaper reader explains ad reply procedures in the Courier Citizen and clarifies that mail, not in-person interviews, is the route for advertisers. The note references Hamlin campaign money rumors, Chandler’s political ambitions, and assorted city observations from Concord New Hampshire including streetcar signaling, weather, and playful summer grounds.
Capt W W Miller of Columbus Maj J T Moore of Barnesville and Maj D Cunningham of Cadiz, Ohio commission members, have chosen sites for 12 monuments on Antietam battlefield. Rev Joseph H Coit is seriously ill in Concord NH with doubtful recovery. The king of Greece may visit Cowes this week for a King Edward meeting. King George plans to attend Queen Olga's marriage in St Petersburg on August 29. Rev Father Bede of St Boniface Lafayette received Rome approval as vice commissary of St Sepulchre in Washington. Mississippi voters elect 10 portraits for the capitol walls including Jefferson Davis and L Q C Lamar. Dr Henry Mason Baum travels from Washington to Colorado City for cliff dweller era archaeology.
Quotations criticize local cartoons blocking industry and note Bryan praising New England Democrats earnestness. Plus Hartford Courant reports the seven masted schooner T W Lawson loading 8000 tons of coal in Baltimore destined to Boston, likening it to 20 full trains of cars for scale.
The Springfield Republican argues that Judge Gray did not contemplate constitutional sanction for a permanent colonial policy in the United States. The piece notes that few others support such a view, aside from the Republican Party and figures like Frank Sanborn and Emer Boutwell. It mentions Count zur Lippe as aligned with a belligerent stance, and describes a rapid, orderly handling of a troubled man who approached him.
West Virginia Senator Scott labels Maine likely Republican this year in a bold forecast. The remark, described as daring, reflects volatile politics as Maine's status remains uncertain.
A concise editorial urges readers to slow down and not fret about imagined troubles. It counsels living easily, breezily, and with simple cheer, recommending a steady, unhurried pace to prolong life.
Two young men Maurice Bourget and Antone Damascus both good swimmers were swept we t by the current while trying to reach shore near Westport s Watuppa pond Thursday afternoon Bourget 20 drowned and Damascus 18 survived until rescue but Bourget died later at Mercy hospital Pittsfield A harnessmaker John Fahey narrowly escaped a similar fate when a sailboat overturned and he crawled under a train to safety He died at Mercy hospital Pittsfield indicating a fatal day of accidents in the region.
Call Thos Wynne traveling passenger agent Grand Trunk railway 306 Washington Boston for Mountains of New England and the Sea Muskoka Lakes Routes and Fares for Summer Tours Trains 3 and 4 Tourist Travel for vacation planning and tour information.
Rodman E. Griscom reports Europe’s steamship mood easing and England seeking a fast England Canada service with subsidies. He notes Canadian Pacific’s bid for a government subsidy to build Europe to Canada routes, linking to Orient trade via Vancouver. Competition may involve Morgan lines and Morgan merger, but not injure New York Philadelphia routes.
In Council Bluffs Iowa the Society of the Army of the Philippines revised its constitution and laws. Membership now includes service before July 4 1902 instead of 1901, allows state societies and local camps, sets annual dues at one dollar with portions allocated to state and national bodies, and permits sons of active members to join as active members to perpetuate the organization.
In South McAlester on August 16 armed horsemen under Governor Dukes ordered Supreme Judge Wesley Anderson to surrender ballot boxes used in a recent Choctaw election. Silas Cole was appointed temporary judge and is in custody of the records. The opposing faction seeks Interior Department intervention.
Bangkok reports great anxiety as no telegrams reached from Europeans in the north for nine days after Shans attacked Lakon and were repulsed. Telegraph line remains open and official reports look reassuring. French troops completed a record journey to Phrae and a Shan defeat is reported with about 200 casualties, easing danger and leaving Europeans unmolested.
A historical note asserts Devote Lead and Zinc paint covers more with fewer gallons than ordinary mixed paints and lasts twice as long as lead, all applied by hand.
A London auctioneer cited loss of voice as one reason for his insolvency. The claim accompanies a broader financial request, with creditors watching the proceedings and the court anticipated to decide on the matter.
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