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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1902
Page
6
The piece voices mixed sympathy over the coal strike. It criticizes operators for refusing arbitration and notes public contempt, while predicting an end to the dispute within weeks. It also questions Wall Street's influence and cites Morgan and Mitchell as potential mediators.
The Spanish minister argues losses in war are offset by shedding colonies, praising independence from the Philippines while lamenting Spain’s decline. He says Spain is old and infirm, unable to sustain world power, and that colonies were a heavy burden now freed by their independence.
The passage questions a trust magnate's query about what the people have to do with trusts. It asserts that individuals are entitled to mind their own business, yet notes tension when they rely on the laws of the nation.
The column critiques trusts and populist fears, praises G Stanley Hall for denouncing un-American Ashfield speeches, and defends the nation’s founding ideals. It discusses figures like Gaston Hamlin Vilas Olney Currier and cautions about Massachusetts and Wisconsin political alignments and candidacies.
All Newport buzzes over entertaining the Duchess of Marlborough though critics say she has earned no honor by merit. The piece questions title’s value and the lineage of the Churchill line, contrasting grand display with inherited status in Newport society.
Thompson Hardware offers a large assortment of hammocks at reduced prices. Shoppers can choose from many styles and sizes as stock clearance continues.
A collage of quips mentions Marion tar macadam, Newport tennis, coal prices, a white squadron and blue defense, and President Roosevelt’s New England trip. The piece playfully riffs on names, historical prompts, and local flavor with social and political jabs.
The note recalls Rosa Nouchette Carey's Wooed and Married and blends it with Charles Garvice stories for a playful “personal.” It also covers Andover street hill macadamizing, thunder storm musings, Schley controversy reflections, and a cautionary tale about a drunken alderman dash. It adds local items on ticks and a mysterious disease with bluish spots and bloating.
The snippets report Thomas Lewis, a Liberian medical student in Detroit, revealing his father's tribal leadership. Austrian Field Marshal Lieut. Baron Schwartz Meiller remaining active at 96 after 74 years of service and 52 years as general. Rev. A. A. Berle accepting a Chicago pastorate with early October start. Albert von Kolliker resigning after 55 years at Würzburg University, aged 85 yet vigorous.
The International Typographical Union, meeting in Cincinnati, approved a new rule permitting a strike or lockout to be ended by a majority vote, while a three fourths majority is required to declare a strike. The action was voluntary and aims to curb industrial war and promote peace.
Boston August 23 Patrolman Joseph L Snow of South Boston station 6 was shot in the back by Patrolman Thomas Keane during a chase of a burglar on Third street. Snow was taken to City hospital and was not thought to be dangerously wounded. Keane, unaware he had struck a fellow officer, pursued the suspect John J Coyne 22 of 276 C street who was jailed for breaking and entering. Police say no blame rests on Keane who fired to draw help as cries of murder attracted nearby officers.
A new mine in Ashcroft British Columbia yields borax rich material mined by the ton. In Cairo the Sultan Hassan mosque is slated for total repair with 200000 dollars provided and a first instalment paid to the monuments preservation committee.
Surgeon J O Cobb submitted findings to Surgeon General Wyman regarding a long known, noncontagious inoculable disease in Bitter Root and Lolo valleys Montana. Tick bite suspected, affects an area about twenty by forty miles, primarily in spring.
London reports say Americans are not pursuing the Banbury property once linked to George Washington’s ancestors. Agents say no American offers have been made since a year ago and Commissioner Parker of St Louis confirms no movement toward relocating the house for exhibition. The Banbury mayor also denies any negotiations.
Chicago August 23 Elbert H Gary chairman of United States Steel returns from the East and says the company has nothing to do with John W Gates efforts to acquire Colorado Fuel and Iron He notes a year ago US Steel offered for the property but the counter offer failed and negotiations ended Gates is not acting for US Steel
A Great Falls dispatch reports Washington has ordered another 1,000,000 acres in the Great Falls area withdrawn from entry. The move aligns with accelerating the St. Marys canal irrigation project. In total three million acres have been withdrawn and further withdrawals are recommended within 30 days.
We offer oil paintings and mirrors from last Saturday's auction for quick cash. Visit our store at Corner John and Merrimackets to buy a fine picture for a small sum. GHO. E. MAKER.
Nineteen years after Taylor Roofing laid shingles on Mr. W. H. Wood’s house the firm is re shingling it and also offers gravel roofing and telephone connections.
On farm accidents frequent with cuts stings and bruises. The ad claims Dr Thomas Electric Oil relieves pain instantly and warns never to be without it amid injuries.
Saturday bulletin of specials lists deep discounts across women and men’s wear. Ladies suits from 6.75, jackets and skirts at 4.98, shirts waists 0.98 to 3.50, lacques 0.29 and 0.05, men’s shirts 0.38 to 2, ties 0.05 to 1, half hose 0.12 to 0.25, white linen remnants 0.39, men’s underwear 0.69 to 0.98, Corsets 0.98, linen towels, and house furnishings on sale.
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