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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1903
Page
6
A brief weather summary describes variable afternoons with a breeze and no rain, followed by forecasts of showers tonight and Tuesday. Eastern Maine to see fair weather first, then light to fresh northeast to east winds.
Notice to readers advising careful telephone communication and directing all advertising, address changes, and business inquiries to the business office at 31-5 and 15-17 Merrimack Street for mailings to summer homes.
The piece bitterly compares nations to individuals, arguing diplomacy is built on deceit and self interest. It notes Turkey’s concessions to Russia may be temporary and condemns global powers for untrustworthy conduct. It posits slow progress toward international righteousness amid reform and hypocrisy.
The piece discusses Lord Lindley’s remark on collective conduct in an English labor union case and how the Springfield Republican applies the logic to blacklist concepts. It notes that while a single worker’s action may be non actionable, a group may coercively affect outcomes, challenging Judge Rogers's blacklist view.
The text argues for safe construction of powder magazines with earth banks and light roofs to vent gases upward. It discusses a recurring war game simulating a hostile fleet near Portland and the risk to vessels and life, urging caution while acknowledging the need for explosives and defense.
Notable quips critique figures and events from literature to politics. References range from Clothier and folklore to Sir Thomas and Concord reformatory, with notes on racing, Miss Ruth Bryan, Hull House, and sham campaigns at sea and shore.
The article discusses geodetic benchmarks in New England with Milford New Hampshire listed at 271 feet above sea level, and notes on local topography, river falls, and focal datum on a church tower. It also covers rural economy critiques, Old Home Week celebrations, crop yields including chestnuts and blackberries, and local social updates from Milford to Mont Vernon.
The article suggests Colombia may be leaning toward tentative approval rather than final rejection of a canal agreement. Telegraphy to Bogota is slow, and news spreads gradually about shifting attitudes as Nicaragua’s issue grows. It also discusses Arthur Pue Gorman as a Democratic candidate and notes concerns tied to his party stance and silver policy.
The Boston Herald ran a yachting cartoon showing a pipe line from Bryan's Commoner toward Sandy Hook. Uncle Sam and John Bull observe idle yachts as Uncle Sam tells John Bull to "give three times three for Grover," promising a hurricane. The scene mocks Cleveland with Bryan's attacks.
The race result between the Reliance and the Shamrock III is described as of little intrinsic importance. It offers our side a chance to boast while giving the British an excuse to growl, framing the outcome as a public relations moment rather than a strategic shift.
A column notes two fatal sports accidents a baseball blow and a golf ball, arguing such deaths prove sports carry risk yet will not curb their appeal. The piece then muses that nations like Roumania Bulgaria and Macedonia deserve upheaval ending in a decent federation.
The state adopts Terrapin State as its nickname, signaling shifting political discourse and ongoing tensions. Supporters cite regional pride while critics warn of confusion and potential misalignment with branding efforts across government and public institutions.
Boston city officials note the common produced about two tons of hay per acre. The project is estimated to have cost roughly fifty to one hundred dollars for each ton harvested, suggesting a modest overall expense for the city.
The speaker notes that Governor D B Hill’s so called Spectacularists are abundant in Massachusetts, and that they are commonly referred to as mugwumps in local usage.
Dan Patch and Lou Dillon emerge as leaders of the horse world, showcasing speed and prowess that set the pace for historic breeding and harness racing circles. Their influence marks a standards era for top thoroughbred and standardbred performance.
George W. Sproule notes Virginia City Nev now cuts street lights and discharges the night watchman. Storey county treasury shortfalls force expenses cuts including police and fire service. The Helena Record quotes the Nevada Enterprise on the loss of vitality and public safety in the former boomtown.
Quotations from the Providence Journal reflect reactions to General Miles retirement and William Jennings Bryan while the anthracite coal region conciliation board remains deadlocked on union issues. Col Warrell D Wright is named umpire, trusted by miners, as disputes over discharge rights threaten new action.
Mrs William Jennings Bryan and daughter Ruth Bryan left Chicago for Lincoln Nebraska after spending days there. Miss Bryan plans to join Hull House staff in fall. Sir Gibert Thomas Carter governor of the Bahamas will marry Miss Gertrude Parker in Boston on Tuesday afternoon.
Chicago correspondents debate whether Congregationalism weakens in Chicago. While historic churches show reduced membership and wealth, new churches such as Warren Avenue California Avenue Oak Park three Oak Park churches Ravenswood Evanston First Hinsdale La Grange rise strong. Growth is in newer bodies, central churches remain active.
Reverend letters discuss a two way lesson. Father Galvin of Westerly Rhode Island had his church and residence painted after obtaining bids from painters and Devoe. The writer notes careful measurement and suggests Devoe helped save seventy dollars, with the painter deserving the gain.
Widow Victor Marie Deransbourg, colored, reported dead in New Orleans at about 114 years old. Born 1789 in St Charles parish, she was enslaved, later freed. had 22 children, nine surviving aged 60 and 47. Husband died two decades ago. she remained healthy with minimal illness.
In a Calvary church sermon Rev. Dr. Arthur S MacArthur laments the rise of rival media as a modern university for the people. He argues that while newspapers, magazines, and libraries educate broadly the press cannot replace the living voice of the pulpit. The minister stresses spiritual truths over ritual performance.
A New York Central special carrying New York newspapers wrecked at Gulf Bridge in Little Falls New York. Engineer Robert Lilley and Fireman Peter Conley of Albany died in the crash. Several others injured but not fatally as the engine jumped the curve and toppled into the embankment.
Relatives in Plainfield New Jersey report Col John T Bowden once listed missing in the Philippines may still be alive A discharged soldier returning from Luzon confirms Bowden recovered a fever and planned to visit the interior before returning home Efforts to locate him proceed
A vigorous campaign forms against proposed assessment hikes on senior members of the Ancient Order of United Workmen in Buffalo. A protest committee will report at a mass meeting on September 1, and has sent a communication to the National Fraternal Congress urging action to rescind the recent enactment.
New York August 24 Sir Thomas Lipton was elected an honorary member of the Eureka Yacht club in Newark New Jersey for rescuing Rear Commodore Zeigler and a party of friends from a disabled cat boat after a squall near Erin's Anchorage at Sandy Hook on July 2. He led the rescue in a launch from his yacht.
Nellie Brooks, said to be the wife of George Robinson alias Brooks, known as the gentleman burglar, is held at Kansas City police headquarters at the request of New York authorities. Arrest occurred at her father’s home in Kansas City. Checks for three trunks were found, but the trunks have not arrived at the baggage room.
Roswell Field writes from Chicago about Massachusetts outrage over canoe kissing on the Charles near Waltham. Park authorities threaten arrest and fines, arguing the narrow 560 foot river heightens detection risk. Field notes the activity as practiced lovers upbringing future marriage aid and calls for permitted acts beyond park rule reach.
New York August 24 Mrs Marie Kleeberg wife of Philip Kleeberg a wealthy lace merchant killed herself last night at their Riverside Drive home by swallowing carbolic acid.
Paris reports Saturday speeches by Premier Combes and Minister Pelletan outlining hard line anti clerical goals. Combes spoke at Saintes during a tramway inauguration and vowed to press the anti clerical war to its bitter end. Pelletan urged navy chiefs to submit to the republican regime and warned officers against Dominican clerical influence.
In Chicago on August 24 Joseph Jacobs shot and fatally wounded Charles A Basler in front of Miss Lotte Hallock's home. Jacobs had demanded and then used a revolver loaned to Hallock, firing after Basler surrendered the weapon and Jacobs fled the scene.
Reno, August 24 Joseph Murphy one of the Folsom escapees was captured here last night Convict Frank Miller was with Murphy but fled into willows Several shots were fired but Miller escaped darkness A large posse hunts Miller with capture expected soon
The Annie Roberts excursion boat carrying 1500 passengers sank at Market street McKeesport tonight. No deaths reported as all passengers were removed by skiffs and barges. The lower deck filled with six inches of water. women and children faced panic and several near drownings during transfer to shore.
The pleasure steamer Indiana went to the bottom of the Indianapolis Water Company canal at Fairview Park last evening. Park officials believe no one drowned but passengers report seeing a woman with a baby sink. About fifty people were aboard when the vessel sank.
A party of 65 inmates from Hillsborough county farm at Grasmere in Goffstown rode a trolley to Massabesic pond. Six cars carried the group and each car received ten pounds of candy and a peck of peanuts for the trip.
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