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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
6
The Lowell Qaly Courier lists as the oldest Middlesex county daily, established 1825 and a daily since 1845. Published at Courier Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell, delivered by carrier for six cents a week. Wednesday December 4, 1991.
The piece critiques funding plans by Chinese to oppose the extension of exclusion laws and argues for stricter immigration limits. It notes President Roosevelt’s stance, Wu Ting-fang’s possible passport actions, and urges more discrimination to protect American interests while acknowledging patriotic opposition to immigration.
An editorial argues for immigration restriction focusing on literacy tests for entrants. It contends many anarchists are foreign born, advocates bills to bar illiterates, and calls for stricter educational screening to curb the influx of unqualified immigrants and safeguard national welfare.
The article argues that title to the Philippines rests on treaty cession rather than conquest. It discusses administration claims versus conquest theory, noting the Supreme Court’s stance that Spain’s cession suffices to convert the islands into domestic territory and that ongoing conquest is unnecessary.
The piece defends Reed rules in Congress as gag measures that curb endless talking. It notes the forgone refunds on duties from the Philippines and argues that deliberate obstruction harms progress, while praising the House for limiting nonproductive debate versus the Senate.
The piece criticizes Storti’s counsel for relying on recent legal changes to stall judgment, suggesting further writs to the Supreme Court are futile. It asserts Cuba will be annexed to the United States and argues the free trader fallacy will fade once Cuba joins, as trade will shift toward domestic and sugar imports.
Two targets for abolition in winter are vacant houses with unshoveled sidewalks and sloping roofs that shed snow onto sidewalks. Some of these dangerous buildings remain on main streets, remnants of an era when architects lacked public convenience.
Eyewitness tales from Colon corroborate the view that Latin American revolutions are often dramatic yet costly. The piece notes lives lost and the universal humanity of men, while contrasting a great nation's view with the boldness of smaller nations emulating its example.
A Catch-All correspondent compliments yesterday's Courier and notes the paper can “do it all for one cent” only if backed by enough subscriptions and purchases.
The piece notes President Roosevelt avoids epigrams but writes with sparkle and entertaining style. It says the Supreme Court had no option but to follow the original insular decision in ruling on the latest batch of cases involving our island appendages.
Admiral Schley appears as a possible Democratic candidate for president though commentators warn he should avoid such a path. The piece notes many better men have been wrecked by ambition and praises Governor Odell of New York for pleasing politicians and delivering strong performance as both city and state leader.
Snow proves less dampening than rain yet leaves streets sidewalks and driveways fearfully cluttered once it ends. The fresh layer coats surfaces creating slick patches and ongoing cleanup challenges for residents and city crews alike.
A Pacific states trend shows oil fired locomotives with cab and furnace at the front and the smokestack behind the tender removed. Oil and water run through pipes, promising efficiency. A West Virginian man recently died leaving $1 to his wife and nine children and the rest over $10,000 to fund a waterproof vault and a monument. Belgian coinage will soon be issued with pierced pieces to be strung for commerce. Ireland reports a 10.2 percent drop in crime in 1900 from 1899. Cordillera postmen in high regions use refuge huts to endure winter storms, with some perishing after long harsh winters.
A readers’ column blends political chatter on campaigns with light social notes. Mentions of Boston mayoral promotions, photo handouts, and a job wagon, plus weather chatter and Christmas market snatches. Also reflects on magazines, printing flaws, and reading habits.
A fragmentary column of witty asides touches on Roosevelt, the Philippines, Erie Stock, and a palace of contradictions. It lampoons political certainty and civic chatter with sidelong references to vaccination, the Pan-American congress, and local mayoral musings.
Quotations note United States Steel’s huge profits and equity, Depew’s export claims, and pending refunds of customs duties. The Springfield Republican estimates about 20 million dollars will be needed to settle postwar claims, including ad valorem duties adjustments and unredeemed taxes.
Lynn resident Mrs. Jane Goodridge Mansfield marks her centennial birthday. Born in Lynn near Glenmere, she remains mentally sharp and closely tied to family heirlooms from the 1648 house. Admiral Schley plans Washington home. Frank Jay Gould and bride Helen M. Kelly depart for a world cruise after their wedding.
Mrs Mary B Ogden Strong widow of Gen William E Strong dies at her daughter’s Chicago home from a brain blood vessel rupture. She was 58 and a leading Chicago figure, daughter of Mahlon O Ogden. Sir William MacCormack Bart president of the Royal College of Surgeons of London dies in Bath after prolonged illness. born 1836.
Meriden will hear the tale of a sword captured at Wise's Fork in March 1865. Capt. J F P Neathery of North Carolina seized Capt. Reuben Waterman of the Fifteenth Connecticut. Waterman kept his sword, as required by prisoner laws, and Neathery promised to return it after the war if both survived. He recently located Waterman to fulfill the pledge.
The author critiques magazine layouts and typography, noting splashy headlines and poor grammar. He contrasts Atlantic steady tradition with Harper's extravagant Christmas issue, arguing that while magazines are flawed, they remain essential, and his only recourse is to voice his growl.
Demonstrations reveal the Zip Zing top at the Buffalo exhibition as a versatile trick and shooting top. An expert will show and sell it this week in the kitchen goods department amid a reduced price holiday sale to clear space for new stock.
An item listing dates figs mixed nuts and citrus fruits praised as best confectionery from Killpartrick Bros and promoting Cafe bria as a reliable headache cure sold by druggists.
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