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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1902
Page
6
Persons leaving town for the summer may have the Courier forwarded at no extra charge. Leave their addresses at the Counting Room, Merrimack Square, or call 31-5 to arrange the forwarding.
The Democratic managers target the Fifth District to gain a House majority and nominate A Bakery Bruce of Lawrence to oppose Col. Ames. The editors urge a strong Republican victory this fall to prevent Democratic misrule, stressing the district's pivotal role in preserving party control and national prosperity.
The piece dismisses a Washington rumor of a prohibitive Cuban tariff aimed at the United States to force reciprocity. It argues Cuba cannot sustain a truly prohibitive duty, given its limited industries, and warns such a policy would hinder island development or raise prices without domestic substitutes. The story is labeled as an aspirational, unlikely policy.
The piece notes ongoing speculation on future Supreme Court personnel as Justice Holmes succeeds Justice Gray and Justice Shiras nears retirement. It mentions Attorney General Knox as a projected nominee, reflecting early editorial talk.
The article discusses potential presidential appointments to the judiciary over a four year term, noting retirements of Fuller Harlan Brown and Brewer and the likelihood of up to four seats opening. It comments on Judge Holmes, the Democratic state convention in Boston, and the Gaston Hamlin contest while lamenting guard shootings at Narragansett Pier as excessive. It argues guard force use should be limited to actual threats.
The Shah arrives in England in lavish splendor, risking Edward's image without royal regalia aboard the Victoria and Albert. The piece notes security, potential dangers if he wandered London alone, and contrasts royal spectacle with political comment on Bryan and Republican strategy. It also mentions Melvin Adams challenging Foss for Congress and tariff debates on art imports.
A Lowell resident recalls a Boston wanderer predicting the date of his death at 53 years, three months, and two days. The tale unfolds with a breakfast confession, a miscounted day, and a fear that spurred a Boston trip to settle affairs. The air of superstition fades as a laughing wife unveils the error.
A compact roundup of wry quips and satirical lines on figures like Gardner Root and Remington. Mentions of Cracker-Trust Bruce in Lawrence and Premier Combes tease politics and industry. The piece hints at naval losses, August visits, and Col. Melvin Adams crossing into bold battle lines.
Miss Alice Roosevelt and Miss Ellen Drexel Paul traveled from Newport to Boston by auto in about six hours and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. George C. Lee in Brookline. Actress Rose Coghlan suffered facial burns after mistaking carbolic acid for lotion in Helena, Montana, risking her eyesight. Mrs. May Harrington Hanna reportedly to wed a titled Englishman from her recent European trip.
Henry T. Duncan aged 71 and treasurer of Kimball Union academy in Meriden New York died there after a three day illness from pneumonia. He was the brother of late Robert H. Duncan, a prominent New York attorney, who died in Meriden a few days earlier.
A nostalgic verse vignette recalls a moonlit ballroom encounter, secret seaside moments, and a summer romance that dissolves into doubt. The speaker recounts dances, whispered names, shared poetry, a ring slipped on, and the ache of parting with a repeated insistence that nothing serious was meant.
A compilation of curious estimates and figures: record horse power with forty five ton loads on ice. Pennsylvania anthracite reserves lasting eighty years at 60 million tons yearly. global cork production over 1000 tons. railways crossing the Great Salt Lake on trestles to shorten travel by ten miles. Edison’s patent count at 742. historic air layer estimates doubling from forty to about two hundred miles. hull and engine weights for a 10,000 ton vessel. diver equipment including boots forty and helmet forty pounds plus eighty pounds of lead for balance.
The famous figure removes the band and states he will not seek the presidency in the next campaign. He would only run again if convinced he could better aid the lifelong cause he serves, a view shaping public commentary in Worcester and Boston.
Dr Francis R Mahoney, house physician at St John’s Hospital for the past year, leaves Boston aboard the Cunarder Ivernia for Liverpool via Queenstown. He plans a year in Europe studying at Dublin London Paris Berlin and Vienna with the aim of specializing upon his return to Lowell to practice medicine among the people.
Mrs. Martha Ann Scarlett, 67, died at her Centre village home yesterday morning. She leaves two sons and four daughters. Cousin Mr. James Fairgrieve hosts Mr. Charles Fairgrieve of Togus, Maine in the Centre village. Wm. T. Lewis, F. H. Farmer and Master Henry Farmer visited Nantasket Sunday with friends.
The Ladies' Aid society of First Parish Unitarian Tyngsboro hosted a lawn party at the Butterfields' home on Friday August 15. Over one hundred guests attended. Japanese lanterns decorated the piazza and lawn while Mrs Small of North Chelmsford and Mr Sawyer of Lowell provided music from their graphophones. Refreshments followed and the event was described as very enjoyable.
Charles Hilton of Wakefield located his long lost sister Irene Rumrill in Randolph Vermont after decades apart. The pair, who parted in 1854 in Epping New Hampshire after their father's death, plan a family reunion next month with three other sisters now living in Lynn Massachusetts, Strafford New Hampshire, and one missing since.
Dr. Arthur G Scoboria left town for a ten day outing as far as St Johns N B. Hinton E Spalding a Detroit lawyer and Chelmsford native visited relatives over Sunday. Spalding and family spent a fortnight in Connecticut and plan to return by early September. Riley Davis slowly recovers from paralysis with a 30 acre homestead to be offered for sale. Mr and Mrs Paul Dutton Miss Mary Bartlett Miss Christina Ashworth and Edward J Rollins returned from North Acton outing. Dr Charles Dutton of Wakefield injured by a fall two weeks ago is recovering. A bicycle was stolen from outside Parkhurst's store last week.
Many notable travelers have booked Mr Durning s six days tour leaving Lowell on Tuesday September 2 at 9 50 am. It visits Halifax Cape Breton Island the straits of Canso St George s Bay and Cape George with sunset colors and grand scenery. The package costs 30 covers all expenses including first class staterooms and tours. Inquiries to Mr Durning at Parker Coal and Coke Co 10 Prescott St Tel. 35 4.
Inspector brings Charles Delaney to this city on a larceny charge in Lincoln street where he allegedly took five dollars after selling potatoes. He had served a three month sentence in Methuen for a similar larceny. He reportedly often delivered potatoes after taking money in advance and used a boy for deliveries to avoid second calls.
The Concord State Fair marks the New England big show of the season, running August 26 to 29 in its third annual exhibition. President Theodore Roosevelt will attend on August 28 with Cabinet members, Governor Jordan, and numerous senators and congressmen, delivering a brief address amid a high quality program led by Pain's spectacle The Fall.
Manager Moran of the Riverside and Manager Allen of the Emmets could not reach agreement for a game next Saturday afternoon. The purse is $100 and both sides want a match. Fans hope a settlement will be reached for a return game the following Saturday.
Paint Your Buggy for 75c to 1.00 per pint with Devoe gloss carriage paint. It weighs 3 to 8 ozs more to the pint than other brands, wears longer, and yields a gloss like new work. Sold by The Adams Hardware and Paint Co.
An advertisement claims half the ills of man stem from indigestion and that Burdock Blood Bitters strengthens and tunes the stomach making indigestion impossible. The copy targets general health with a focus on digestion.
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