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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier critiques the Boston Herald’s stance on trusts and tariff revisions. It argues a constitutional amendment is unlikely soon, warns editors against sensationalism, and stresses the president’s cautious approach while defending the people against radical remedies and reckless calls to abolish trusts without lawful means.
The passage argues Roosevelt cannot be fit as a foe of capital or a demagogue, calling him a ludicrous misfit for Debs or Bryan. It suggests examining the Republican party's composition and organization to understand the commotion he has sparked, noting he is its titular chief though not yet clearly its leader.
The piece criticizes Roosevelt's stance and rights of extradition, contrasts European government tobacco monopolies with U.S. trusts, and notes Manchester political actions. It compares coal and baronial monopolies, condemning labor and capital choices that harm the public.
The text argues that at 15 cents a glass water in Salt Lake City would tempt visitors to drink other beverages priced at a nickel, except in luxury venues where ten cents is charged. It suggests making water expensive could boost temperance by showcasing wealth, while for most people it would merely prompt stronger drink temptations.
In Boston a Southie standard favors Senator Sullivan for the Democratic congressional nomination in the newly drawn 11th district. He would make a fine congressman, though some say he is not of congressional magnitude and should not be paired with Mel Adams on the same day.
The speaker argues for roads built specifically for cars to avoid conflicts with horse traffic. They claim horse and horseless cannot safely share the same highway at current speeds and urge England to construct special auto mobile routes to prevent dangerous hazards to riders.
The Spanish minister to the United States declares Spain is lucky to have disposed of its colonies. He argues the colonies cost heaps of money and offered little value in return, suggesting the transfer may have been beneficial for the country.
A sequence of short, clipped opinions touches on power and press, noting Peter Power suits, a sunset update on the President, overseers urging an agricultural college, a perilous sea crossing, Carrie Nation in New England, warnings about wealth in New Hampshire, reactions to Monroeism critiques, Morgan’s perceived rise, and a provocative atheist preacher offering land for keynote atheism.
A compilation of quotes and editorials on Gen Miles in the Philippines and Roosevelt era ideals, plus discussion of the Carolina fugitives extradition case. It notes Massachusetts and Kentucky governors honoring or denying requisitions and warns of undermining justice by safe-harbor claims.
A linguistic note traces tawdry to St. Etheldreda through St. Audrey and St. Audrey's Fair, noting no inherent cheapness in the lace. It also clarifies that Jerusalem artichoke derives from girasol, the Italian sunflower, and bears no link to Jerusalem.
A party of 60 members of the Portland city government and friends left at 7 this morning for Boston to repay a visit from Boston officials who were entertained here three months ago. They will depart Boston tomorrow night at 7 after a two day stay.
A long column blends everyday notes on cranberry and corn crops, turkey and coal prices, local swimming spots near Merrimack and Middlesex, a Canadian visitor’s can opener remark, hospital nurse strikes, and a detailed account of Manila’s public health campaigns under American occupation, ending with a reflection on sovereignty in the Philippines.
The article highlights Roosevelt's references to Philippine achievements in his Hartford speech and notes three commentaries by F. A. Le Roy on health, education, and race in the islands. It argues that while losses in the sovereignty campaign are lamented, the life-saving actions of civil and military authorities deserve balance in assessing American efforts in the Philippines.
Ada Gray, long adored by theatregoers for her double role of Lady Isabelle and Mme Vine in East Lynne, died Thursday morning at the New York Home for Incurables after a long illness diagnosed as locomotor ataxia. The Actors’ Fund arranged the funeral, with interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Gray had not performed in several seasons.
A roundup of curious items: world telegraph mileage tops 1,180,000 miles. Askal Chin lake stands 16,600 feet high. Dead Sea is the lowest at 1290 feet below sea level. Washington Indiana churches gain telephonic sermons. a French scientist says oxidized metals reform into ore underground. A Lime Springs Iowa woman claims to have witnessed five monarchs ruling Britain and is 108, celebrated Aug. 4. Milford Pennsylvania man, 60, weds 76 year old, building a mausoleum on honeymoon. Altoona bee hunter Oliver Rice chased by a bear after locating 17 bee trees. Japan houses built without nails in two-story form. New York Hall of Records granite columns cut in Maine weigh 36 tons each.
Oriental news from Pekin reports the Emperor and Empress Dowager welcomed John Barrett, commissioner general for the St. Louis world’s fair, on July 26. The Empress invited Barrett and Conger to the throne dais for private conversation, spoke of America and the fair, and said China would send an imperial commissioner to strengthen commercial and friendly ties with the United States.
The Lowell Gas Tight company offers gas arc lights for stores halls and large areas. They claim a large volume of light is produced equal, but diffused more steadily and at lower cost than electric arc lighting.
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