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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
6
The Owell Daly Courier, established 1825 and a daily since 1845, is Lowell's oldest newspaper. It publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from the Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street. Delivery by carrier costs six cents weekly across the city.
Yesterday ended clear but night brought overcast skies and rain that lasted into forenoon. The sudden downpour halted classes and the day remained clouded at noon. Barometer readings show 29.72 yesterday 29.55 today and 29.50 at 5 p.m. Temperatures were 46 yesterday 46 today and 48 at 5 p.m.
Boston reports indicate rain in the southern regions with rain or snow in the northern portions tonight. Thursday will be fair and colder, with eastern Maine also colder, and brisk south winds shifting to westerly.
Editorial rooms and departments list telephone numbers 31 3 31 4 31 5 for patrons to use. ads inquiries and delivery issues should address the business office 31 5. calls should be made with care.
The President's message treats the trust question fairly and cautiously, opposing monopolies and endorsing tariff adjustments to curb trusts. It rejects free trade as a cure, notes tariff changes on anthracite coal, and signals progress on Philippine and Cuban matters with a steady, principled stance.
The passage questions whether Gompera McNeill and other Eliot critics are satisfied with labor unions' fair and generous treatment in the President's recent speeches. It notes the President's reluctance to admit any difference in principle between capitalist combinations to keep conditions favorable and a broader labor issue.
The editorial lauds the Presidents call for fair dealing between labor and capital, warns against erasing all combinations, and urges eliminating evils within the law. It weighs local mayoral candidates, praising Charles E. Howe over Peter J. Brady, and notes New York Central damages and Gen. Alger becoming Michigan senator with broad respect. The piece also comments on the President's brief yet substantive message.
Joaquin Miller plans a Washington winter. Virginia H. Beasley, granddaughter of Patrick Henry, lives in Ithaca. Garvin, Rhode Island governor-elect, is Amherst and Harvard Medical School alumni. Hugh Miller Thompson of Mississippi buried in Jackson. Andrew Carnegie leaves London for New York aboard Oceanic with Dr. Smiley. Smiley heads to Europe then to Monterey fleet. Rev. James Outram reports a 200 square mile glacier on Mount Columbia. W L MacKenzie King in New York discussing rising US living costs with Canadian labor ministry deputy.
The passage notes Brockton’s election as a social success, Alger’s swearing in, and a hip expert quip. It hints at New Hampshire constitutional revision, Lawrence newspapers bracing for mayoral feuds, and Mayor Ashley of New Bedford earning a harsh epitaph. It also mentions Judge Dewey upholding a Boston boxing exhibition.
A collage of excerpts debates silver price and free silver politics. It praises wheat profits under gold standard, cites Bryan era views, highlights Navy reform needs, and lauds Theodore Roosevelt’s leadership in regulating trusts, predicting national growth and happiness.
A Belvidere correspondent riffs on park funding and a court award of thirty thousand dollars for a government building site. He urges voters to accept the park act amid political pressure while recounting streetcar mix ups and humorous signs. The column ends with memories of a Medford resident known for public benevolence and a Thanksgiving donation.
From Pekin via Kaga Maru reports Gen Tung Fuh Siang, sheltering in Ho Chen Tze Kan Su, has fortified walls and moat with sixty battalions under arms. He seeks full pardon for troops, pay, and positions for followers. Meanwhile Russia plans to dismantle Port Arthur forts and push Vladivostok as final rail terminus.
Victoria B C December 3 Eng Hok Fong arrived aboard the steamer Kaga Maru to study trade prospects in America and to arrange a new steamship service to Hong Kong Fong is the credited Chinese government representative and will seek a line between Mexico and Hong Kong with possible calls at San Francisco en route.
Washington reports pension adjustments issued November 15 for veterans from Fall River New Bedford Gloucester and Rowley and widows Celinda Kelley Frances Clary Diana Pierce among others. Amounts cited include six twelve dollars and vary by recipient with multiple names across Massachusetts towns.
Benjamin Crandon Leonard of West Medford died suddenly in his Boston office at 87 Milk Street from acute indigestion followed by heart failure. A 58 year old Plymouth native, he served as Medford park commissioner and Oak Grove cemetery trustee, with roles on the sinking fund and Medford Savings Bank investment committee. He entered the American Bank Note company at 18 and rose to resident manager over 23 years. He was married twice.
Five hundred dollars is deposited with the undersigned to reward anyone providing evidence by December 11, 1902 leading to arrest and conviction for illegal voting or attempting to vote illegally at the Lowell municipal election held December 9 1902. F N Wier Lowell December 3 1902.
Eon William Allan Wilde longtime Malden resident died suddenly at 54 Washington street Malden from apoplexy shock. Born July 11 1827 in Acton he led publishing and educational work including W A Wilde Co Boston Chicago London Melbourne schools boards and state education committee roles. He leaves widow three children and funeral plans pending.
New York says Cornell will likely drop plans to send a crew to England for Henley due to regatta stewards considering a rule that would bar crews coached within a month by professional trainers. The Cornell Sun notes they would forgo controversy with English peers if the rule is adopted.
A farewell luncheon for Dr Adolf Lorenz the Vienna surgeon and his assistant Dr Friedrich Mueller was hosted by Dr Felipe Kreisel at the Chicago Athletic Association club house. They departed for Washington and will then visit Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Boston to conduct orthopedic clinics later this month sailing from New York.
Chicago dispatch says coroner’s inquest on William A. Fitzgerald found death an assassination. Physicians concluded shots were fired from behind, with Godfrey Hunter Jr. named as the shooter. Letter to J. A. Snyder from Guatemala City reported the finding.
Cape Town reports Premier Sprigg faced a hostile reception at East London where his speech was repeatedly interrupted by hissed cries of Judas second. The strong disapproval was so notable that no vote of confidence in his policy was proposed.
A novelty packet features a round doily with colored flower decoration on one side and a detailed illustration of Lowell city hall on the other. It is offered free with a 5c purchase or sold for 10c each, described as a neat keepsake and perfume. Ladies invited to watch ads for days of free hot chocolate.
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