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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
6
The Oweil Daly Courier notes it is the oldest daily in Middlesex county, established 1825 with a 1845 merger or edition, published daily except Sundays and holidays from Courier Citizen Building Lowell Merrimack Street. Delivery by carrier in the city at six cents per week.
Yesterday's storm produced about six inches by noon delaying school and sending sleighs out. The second phase began at night and continued into the forenoon, with temperatures around freezing and barometer readings near 30. The forecast notes activity through the day, with a break in the clouds and shrinking snowfall by afternoon.
Boston December third forecast calls for rain or snow across New England tonight and Friday with brisk north to east winds. Strong storm warnings extend along the coast from Eastport to New Haven, signaling unsettled weather ahead.
Editorial and business office contacts are listed for the Courier-Citizen Company. Readers are urged to use the proper numbers for editorial, counting room, job department, advertising inquiries, address changes, and non-delivery issues.
In Lowell the author questions Mr Casey for seeking the mayor’s office by claiming he is not too young. They argue age often signals less experience, noting Mayor Howe’s successful tenure. They advise Casey prove distinct qualifications beyond youth and oppose overturning a well-serving incumbent.
The piece argues Mayor Howe showed courage by vetoing wasteful plans while Alderman Casey would support costly pleasures to gain votes. It contends the people should rebuke Casey and not replace Howe with someone who would fund free music and fireworks during hard times.
The piece argues Boston politics will crown Democratic nominees for the school board, risking the system becoming a party tool. It warns autonomy claims in the city and New York are hollow as civic departments, including schools, appear captured by party machines. It questions independent votes and foresees likely Democratic victory.
The piece surveys Senator Gallinger's liquor tax bill linking licenses to local authorization, notes municipal paving cost rises and fiscal limits, and mocks Hobson and Casey while praising the Lowell mayor's record. It comments on the Chicago street railway strike's end and hints at Cannon-era Senate dynamics.
Dr Cyrus Edson son of former mayor Franklin Edson died of pneumonia at Roosevelt Hospital New York born Albany 1867. He was appointed state health commissioner in 1898 by Gov Roswell Flower and served three terms as president of the New York City and County Board of Pharmacy. He was a surgeon lieutenant colonel in the New York National Guard and authored many medical articles and invented surgical instruments.
Joseph and Annie Neville were found suffocated by illuminating gas in their 689 Birch Street tenement. He, 45, and she, 42, were natives of Blackburn England and had been married 17 years. Both were weavers at Metacomet mill and had retired earlier that night when a gas jet was accidentally turned on in their sleeping room.
A mosaic of items spans politics, law, and society. Dowie battles reception over big funds. Chile sells warships to fund new conflicts. Mayors clash on commissions while voters seek answers. Sam Parks moves toward pardon. Sing Sing honors murderers in a grim twist. Dowie slams reporters as parasites amid frigid public discourse.
A. T. Lyman of the Lyman mill in Lowell expects mills to run full time through winter under current conditions though cotton prices may force curtailment if goods demand falls. Weather authorities label this storm as No 3 with fair intervals, noting 21 winter storms forecast and three observed so far. The piece also touches on local politics, fire chief selection, and a Merrimack square sidewalk accident, concluding with a poetry recital omission at a Manchester Odd Fellows anniversary.
Quotations from Kansas City Journal and other papers note sly stealing in the Legislature and a lack of action on a press muzzler. Commentary warns against misrules in state governance and laments weak leadership within labor unions, urging cooler, businesslike guidance to sustain membership.
P W Clement of Vermont, former Rutland railroad president who retired after the line sold to Dr. Seward Webb, arrives in San Francisco with a private car party touring the Northwest. They will visit Yosemite before returning East. In Newton Theological Institution trustees, George E Horr was elected to a new chair of modern church history at Tremont Temple.
At a Math ew Temperance Institute meeting delegates were appointed to Melrose on Dec 5. Officers and reps were elected for Industry Royal Arcanum with positions listed. Grand council representatives and hospital committee members were chosen with terms ranging in years.
A mid winter trip to Canada via the Boston and Maine Railway offers low round trip fares to Montreal St Hyacinthe Sherbrooke and Quebec starting December 28. The promotion highlights winter sports and attractions in Montreal Sherbrooke and Quebec with return travel by January 26. Inquiries directed to D J Flanders, general passenger and ticket agent.
Dowie announced plans to raise 15 million for Zion City debts amid a weak turnout. Receivers report liabilities reaching 500000 with 125000 mortgaged property. total claims about 725000 including a 100000 loan to Samuel Stevenson. Bank and Zion City store operations halted. trade checks rejected, causing local hardship as funds run low.
New Brunswick New Jersey December 3 The Rutgers college faculty suspended 22 sophomores for hazing a freshman who required a doctor after the treatment A kidney or bladder trouble can be cured by using Foley's Kidney Cure from local druggists including Goodale s Ellingwood Falls and Falls etc
The item praises the Pioneer Limited trains between Chicago and Minneapolis via the Milwaukee St Paul line, urging readers to request rates and booklets from W W Hall in Boston. It also touts Ely s Cream Balm for catarrh with a testimonial from J Y Davidson and an ad urging support for Howe to keep taxes down.
To the Citizens of Lowell the author urges support for Mayor Charles E Howe after a year in office praising his honesty impartiality and hard work and asking Lowell voters to seal approval by re nominating him for a second term for courage duty and justice.
Lowell residents debate whether Mayor Howe has truly served the city and its people, with supporters urging renewal and opponents calling for change amid ongoing municipal concerns.
Frank B. Williams, sugar planter and Louisiana Republican state central committee chairman, says Louisiana Republicans will donate 300000 for the next national convention to be held in New Orleans. He adds he will contribute 25000 himself and raise the rest from 11 others, each pledging a similar amount.
A political advertisement urges voters to back Howe to keep taxes low and rents affordable, arguing higher taxes push rents up and hinting at real estate costs as a campaign issue.
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