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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1901
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier dated Tuesday December 3 1901 reports the Courier-Citizen Company publication details. It notes the paper's long history in Middlesex county and delivery terms stating six cents a week.
The editorial notes President Roosevelt's message as unusually energetic and thoroughly characteristic. It emphasizes its forceful style, low use of the first person, and comprehensive treatment of new topics such as irrigation, the Isthmian canal, agricultural policy, naval expansion, army reform, and a fresh Monroe Doctrine. The piece predicts Congress will act on his plan to curb anarchy and advance national policy.
A historical column analyzes yesterday's insular decisions. It discusses whether the Philippines are foreign or within U S jurisdiction, notes that tariffs on imports may not apply, and questions Porto Rico duties in the Dooley case while linking to the De Lima decision as a corollary.
The opinion notes the United States could apply a temporary tariff on Porto Rico goods though it is not a foreign domain, and that the practice is anomalous yet gains a bare majority court approval. It hints at hesitation in the Philippine case but expects both rulings to align with the De Lima line set earlier.
The piece argues that government must protect itself against anarchists and should enact laws promptly without waiting for international consensus. It asserts innocence until proven guilty, but rejects protection for those who openly seek to destroy government. It urges immediate U.S. congressional action.
A writer notes ear differences for telephone use and explains left ear often preferred. The piece outlines costly state statutes revisions and committee expenses, then laments voter apathy in a city election. It catalogs myriad Boston to Lowell travel routes, hints at school board politics, and mentions smallpox vaccination during a local scare. It ends with a verse about a missionary and a note on local bank consolidation.
A jumble of comments notes potential projects and opinions on topics from a pon toon bridge for Pawtucketville to Juneau meetings and trust studies. It mentions vaccination, Yale versus Harvard vibes, and Roosevelt era publicity tactics while touching on skunk farming and Mrs Maybrick case hints.
The Boston Advertiser criticizes Mayor Hurley of Salem over druggists licenses and anticipates further reform challenges as courts uphold limits. The Boston Herald questions Treasury estimates showing over 1.2 billion needed for next year’s federal operations, noting growth beyond the billion-dollar Congress and urging scrutiny of future spending.
The piece raps boss Croker for trying to command the Democratic caucus and mocks Tammany’s grip on party leadership. It notes growing dissent within the party as leaders may reject his influence, while contrasting calls for reform with looming fiscal and policy questions for the coming year.
The piece argues the Senate leads legislation more than the House, and that experienced Senators drive tax rules and long debates. It contrasts mayoral oratory with finance administration and cites Moody on disfranchisement, fourteenth amendment implications, and proportional representation versus voter suppression in southern states.
In Spain discussions arise on paying customs duties with gold or its equivalent. Governor Boutwell suggested this method as a sure means to replenish the United States treasury when gold was scarce.
Admiral Schley accepts invitation as guest of honor for a Hamilton club dinner in Chicago with a reception preceding it. He will attend a public function in Memphis, Tennessee, in his honor. He will not accept other invitations. rumor of Miss Vivian Sartoris engaged to Morton Nichols is denied by Mrs. Sartoris.
The text notes that the steel trust in Russia requires backing from the state for its enterprises. It implies a need to learn how to counteract trusts and combines but stresses the challenge of leaving home to study such tactics.
Secretary Gage asks for 610,827,988 dollars to cover government expenses for next year. The request totals over two million dollars daily on working days reflecting the size of current outlays.
The extra session of the General Court to enact revised statutes cost nearly $7,500. Revisions are costly but viewed as essential, with officials stressing that they cannot proceed without them.
The estate of Rev Orlando Dana Miller in New Hampshire consigns his extensive private library to Norwich University. His daughters Lizzie B and Eva B Miller of South Merrimack specify the collection, gathered over decades by a renowned scholar. The library will be housed in a new Dewey Hall space at the college.
Influence on Lowell banking circles sees conservative banks, with Union Bank projected as a strong institution likely to attract new business. Downtown banks expect benefits from consolidation while Merchants Bank Building chosen for Union Bank due to central location and soon to be renovated into up-to-date banking rooms.
In Middlesex County Chelmsford post office, unclaimed letters listed for Mrs. Edward Adams Mr Edward Adams Walter F Berry B Franklin Holt M J Meagher Jack Maley James McKie J C Peters two Leslie Sewell Mrs Joseph Stuart. Central Congregational church annual fair opens Wednesday evening per ad.
Miss Carrie Hutchins has been the recent guest of her sister Mrs L A Byam. Miss Florence Smith returned Sunday from a visit in Concord Junction. Miss Margaret Sloan began work in Boston Monday. Misses Blanche Grace and Lola Davis of San Francisco California were the guests of Mr H H Emerson and family Sunday.
The Republican club held a whist party with ten tables. Geo L Dunham won top honors and a card tray, while Charles Butterfield received suspenders for the lowest score. A brush fire near Talbot Dyewood buildings was blamed on a locomotive spark, kept firefighters busy for over an hour. Additional notes mention the 20th Century Whist club awards, upcoming meetings, an injured worker, and suspect tramp activity tied to a barn fire at Mr O Toole. Citizens discuss new Talbot school furniture and potential extra appropriation.
John J. Mahoney’s condition at St John’s hospital was described as decidedly improved last night. Doctors indicated that barring an unexpected unfavorable turn, a rapid recovery might be expected.
Accidents on the farm bring pain from cuts and stings, with sprains common. The advertisement claims Dr Thomas Electric Oil relieves pain instantly and should never be without it for safety.
A reader cites a testimonial claiming a six month cough cured by Dr Benoit’s Cough Medicine. The message urges readers to tell advertisers they saw the ad in the Courier.
Middlesex probate court cites Edward B Wright William I Wright Clara Archand EB Urania Wright and others of Fitchburg Dan ilson Milwaukee to show cause why partition of a Boston Kinney family real estate in Billerica should not be granted. Petition seeks one undivided third held by Mary R Kinney and Grace N Kinney as tenants in common with life estate of George E S Kinney. Court in Cambridge December 10 1901 at 9 am. Service by publication in Lowell Daily Courier for three weeks.
Pawtucketville offers two adjacent seven room cottages for eight dollars each on Grand Street along with a good five room tenement.
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