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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1903
Page
6
The Owell Daly Courier, described as the oldest and best daily in Middlesex County, claims establishment in 1820 with daily publication since 1845 except Sundays and holidays. It is issued from Laurier-Citizen Building, Merrimack Street, Lowell, with six cent weekly carrier delivery.
Yesterday afternoon was cloudy and raw, like its predecessor. No rain then, but rain began early this morning and continued steadily till noon. The data notes temperature readings around 68 to 69 Fahrenheit with a 29.90 to 29.97 reading, indicating barometric or humidity measurements.
Boston reports for New England call for rain tonight and Sunday with fresh to brisk northeast winds, except on the southern coast where winds stay high.
The weather bureau warns of brisk to high northeast winds from Cape Cod south to New Haven this afternoon and tonight, with the gale likely continuing into Sunday morning.
Editorial Rooms and counting room numbers are listed for Courier-Citizen. Patrons are asked to use care in calls and address business inquiries to the business office at 31-5. Readers on vacation can have the paper mailed to summer addresses by leaving a note at 15-17 Merrimack Street.
The Lowell park commission declares booths on the commons for Labor Day revenue illegal and improper, saying land must not be used for private gain. They praise strict interpretation of the law and note Salem faces a similar clash over public grounds used by veterans’ events.
A Southern Methodist bishop argues that lynching can be justifiable for certain crimes, challenging the rule of law and the teachings of Jesus. The piece questions whether a god fearing, law abiding man can endorse mob justice and cites scripture about vengeance.
A column comments on Bishop Morrison's rhetoric and cites a Beirut vice consul death tale while comparing a Russian envoy’s conduct to a Turk. It laments Joe Haworth’s stage career, praises his Cassius performance, critiques Boer War leadership, and notes critiques by Roberts, Wolseley, and Moody. The piece blames the War Office for poor outcomes and warns against sensationalism in war reporting.
A collection of quirky notes mentions a new Lowell pitcher from Sandy Hook, Patti’s long stay, and old debates about fireworks by Mt. Vesuvius. It also alludes to naval land forces near Portland, the Brooklyn’s slow pace, poor oyster year due to wet weather, Magelssen’s missing watch, and Fugitive Allen attending church in Mexico minus his whiskers while Sam Parks questions a conviction’s legality.
By Labor Day the curtailment in the Fall River mills promises to be general advising Fall River leaders of United Textile Workers of a costly miscalculation in Lowell. The piece notes wage dynamics, a wary view of war games at sea, and references to Grover Cleveland and Gen. Miles, ending with criticism of a $20,000 appropriation for an international auto race.
The passage notes relief if Magelssen is alive and suggests Brer Tewfik Pasha would gain credibility for truthfulness if the death reports are proven false. It frames the debate as a matter of public confidence and reputational stakes.
Beginning at noon September 1st autumn excursion tickets go on sale good going any steamer September 5th to October 8th inclusive returning within thirty days from date of departure These low rates attract many travelers including New England natives Provincal Exposition Halifax second week September Charlottetown trip can be done in a week Descriptive matter available at 26 School street Lewis Wharf or mailed by J A Flanders passenger agent 20 Atlantic avenue Boston Also mention a benefit for sufferers at Mohair grounds tonight
Quotations from ex Senator Butler defend cotton cornerers as public benefactors while denouncing Secretary Wilson. Massachusetts politics tilt toward challenging Republicans with Gaston-Gorman dynamics. Ohio Democrats rally to Bryanism as Kan sas City platform echoed. growth signals potential standalone Bryan party by national convention.
Emperor William sent Benedictine Monte Cassino portrait in Gardes du Corps uniform and Frederick the Great works as a memento. Agnes Smith Lewis and Margaret Dunlop Gibson receive Heidelberg honorary Doctor of Theology. Prince Ludwig Ferdinand of Bavaria plays horn in Munich theatre. Signor Malbher in Rome reports 2500 B C painted sarcophagus near Agia Triada. Cretan chamber thanks the mission. Bret Harte monument planned for Union Square San Francisco.
M J B Pennault has repaired the Merrimack Street lodging house at 772 776 and turned it into a first class, modern property with thirty steam heated rooms each with radiator. New furniture bath and toilet rooms ample suites and a pleasant environment for tenants including Textile school students nearby. Will iam Caney will handle inquiries from prospective lodgers.
The piece notes Keane running 106 yards in 10 seconds at the Fairgrounds, recalling Bernard Wefer’s near sub-10 second effort on the same track. It also critiquesSun yacht coverage and shares quirky anecdotes about a megaphone dog, a seagull in a harbor searchlight, and a curious miscommunication in a noisy shop.
Augusta Maine August 29 James G Blaine summering here performed a bold rescue when Edward Finn struck a live high voltage line and fell from a pole. Blaine climbed the pole with a fellow lineman and pulled Finn to safety despite blood from Finn, crowds applauded. Finn was taken to hospital and is expected to recover.
Dr William J Holland director of the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburg says a vast fossil collection, bought from Baron de Brie t of Brussels for over 250000 dollars, is for the Carnegie Museum though a prior cable said Harvard University would acquire it.
Canton Ohio reports the failure of Danne miller & Co., Brooklyn coffee dealers, with losses placed near 500000. The company’s paper is largely held by eastern banks and brokers. The collapse is blamed on price wars among large coffee houses. The Dannemiller Grocery Co. of Canton is not involved. Everything in cutlery at Thompson Hardware Co.
Miss Alice Barber, a Beirut missionary of 18 years, visits Joliet and blames lower classes for foreigner risk. She recalls an 189? assault on Vice Consul Magelssen near the American college cape, where he recovered, beat the attackers, and authorities responded by adding a police station and stationed soldiers. Instructors then faced increased danger indoors and out, often armed with walking sticks.
Joseph Haworth, famed actor born 1855 in Providence but raised in Cleveland, was found dead in a Willoughby hotel room. Death likely from heart disease. His long career included leading roles with John Ellsler, Dion Boucicault, and Margaret Mather, noted for versatility in tragedy and comedy.
Beaumont Texas August 29 Cashier A D Childress of Citizens National Bank states an assessment of one hundred percent on the bank's capital stock will be required to pay depositors in full The bank's capitalization is one million dollars
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