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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1902
Page
6
An old Middlesex county newspaper card notes the Lowell Daily Courier established 1825 and daily since 1845 except Sundays and holidays. It lists delivery by carrier at cents a week from Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street Lowell.
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 delivery details.
Lowell welcomed President Theodore Roosevelt with a vast crowd on the common, noting his honesty, energy, and belief in fair play. The city, home to about 100000 people, praised the President as the head of the American people and hoped for wisdom and discretion in his administration. The piece contrasts Roosevelt with McKinley and recalls four prior presidents who visited Lowell.
Ohio lawmakers move to create a legal framework for cities and towns after the state supreme court voided city charters as unconstitutional. The session aims to restore governance amid a long battle over general laws versus local classifications, following a ruling that overturned decades of city classifications and a prior attempt to pass a Toledo style reform.
The speaker condemns removing the high court of review from Ohio, predicting judicial chaos and unreliable rulings by numerous puisne judges. He calls the move idiotic and insists the legislature is depriving the state of its chief judicial function.
The Boston Herald discusses Democratic lawmakers McNary and Naphen in the 10th district, noting varied reputations and potential replacements. It criticizes insider stock-market manipulation, laments summer church attendance counts, and mocks plans to curb auto speeds with a 15 mph limit, while commenting on Mabini's oath refusal and Saratoga gambling rumors.
In this city a daughter was born Aug 22 to Mr and Mrs M R Corey of 1 Simpson Place. Miss Georgia Harnden has returned from Long Island Portland Maine.
The author notes deserted downtown streets and sparse crowds despite the President's visit. People flocked to Merrimack street and Lowell’s South common earlier, with returns at 10 am and calm after. The piece contrasts public curiosity with the calmer mood, reflecting on crowds, travel, and the day’s good weather.
A collection of witty lines and tidbits touching politics weather travel and sport. References include President Roosevelt Miles to the Philippines Pillsbury fleet salmon and trout catches and a New Jersey golf club incident. The tone is breezy satirical and observational.
A compilation of brief editorial observations noting anticipated Democratic defeats, club corruption scares, opposition to co education at the University of Chicago, and President Roosevelts measured response to critics. The selections reflect press opinions across Kansas City Chicago Philadelphia and New York on politics education and overseas affairs.
Amherst reports Rodney Prince shipping a fat cattle lot from Milford station to Boston last week while J H Dodge observed a large horned deer near Holbrook lot. Mrs Charles Wilson attended Wilton Old Home Week. Dr Durgin elected chair of the State board of health twenty five times since 1877 reorganization.
Dr. Rima Mastro becomes the University of Milan's first female anatomy professor. Dean Farrar marks his 71st birthday. Columbus O. Johnson studies European water systems for New York merchants. Captain Freeman earns a silver vase for steering his ship from St Pierre. Richard Rutter ends his life amid a failed reconciliation. An Acton library dispersal halted by Haser. W Hayes Fisher advances as British financial secretary and barrister. Macmonnies statue debate stalls at Brooklyn's eastern parkway. cost cited at $30,000.
A New York Tribune opinion denounces operators led by Truesdale who claim divine right over coal, argues public safety and moral obligations bind owners, and warns against unchecked control of the coal market while urging responsible use of power for the people’s stake.
Nashua hosts a four day harness racing meet September 1 to 4 with half mile tracks offering a record $9000 in purses. Six stake races include 2.35 pace and 2.40 trot each with $2000 purses, plus four other races at $10000 total. Entries closed in June with large paid lists. horses with 2.106 or better eligible. Round trip train service and special trains on September 3.
Washington August 26 pension changes list originals including Geo Harrington Re Vere $6 David K Gage Quincy $6 Thomas O'Brien Lawrence $6 Benjamin L Baraby Brockton $6.
An ad-style note suggests farm accidents are common and pain from cuts stings and bruises is relieved instantly by Dr Thomas Electric Oil, advocating its constant use for safety on the farm.
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