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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
6
The Well Daly Courier explains it is the oldest and best daily paper in Middlesex County, established in 1825 and daily since 1845. It notes publication at Courier-Citizen Building, Merrimack Street, Lowell, with city delivery by carrier at 6 cents a week.
Weather data shows yesterday versus today with readings at 8 a.m. values 29.49, 29.66, 29.70 and temperatures around 48, 43, 46. Reports indicate morning conditions and temperature trends.
Boston December 4 forecast for New England predicts fair skies overall with rain developing later along the extreme south coast. Friday expects rain or snow with a turn to warmer conditions, and increasingly strong west to east winds.
Job Department Counting Room Patrons will confer a favor by using care in making telephone calls Communications concerning advertising of all kinds non-delivery of papers changes of address and business inquiries in general should always be addressed to the business office 31-5
The piece defends protective tariffs as benefit to nation wage earners manufacturers and consumers while arguing against monopolies and trusts. It endorses Mr Howe for mayor over Mr Brady citing experience and leadership and urges parks under a commission.
The editorial advocates immediate approval of a park commission proposal to depoliticize public breathing spaces. It references the Monroe doctrine’s Venezuela debt issue, urging restraint by Britain and the US to prevent territorial acquisitions. It cites Rabbi Hirchberg's remarks on voting and notes Spain’s Premier Sagasta resignation and ongoing royal troubles.
Dr Pleasant Hunter declares he has accepted a call from Fourth Presbyterian in New York. Maurice O Neill gives Bryn Mawr G A R post a small park opposite the city hall. Mrs Phoebe Hearst’s gifts to the University of California total 111000 for the last academic year. John Bierson of Swedesboro is seven years old and has lived 68 years in his present home. Mrs Lee C Harby of Charleston wins 160 dollars in a state contest for an official flag song to be sung in schools. Rev Dr Rainsford’s St George s church sees 460 communicants 20 years ago rising to over 8000 attendees now. Howard Gould tours world on steam yacht Niagara Dec 10 for six months.
A brisk column lampoons public life and figures. It lampoons Gompers, Holmes, Hetty Green, Moorfield Storey, Gen Butler, T B Reed, Mrs Jack Gardner, and Washington mouth disease with sharp but non graphic wit.
A writer riffs on inflated bills from plumbers and trades, noting itemized extras and overcharges. He compares this to roast meats and odd signs like sweet peas at ten cents, then ends with a theater pun about Sherlock Holmes versus a doctor in the audience and a joke that fell flat.
A collage of quoted notes notes on figures and events from Europe and America. Dan ny Maher the jockey carries 150000 in gold to America for a stint of earnings. Dr Lorenz of Vienna and Mr Armour are cited for medical relief and generosity. Beacons Hill governors and Kruger be current topics as gold standard and Democratic socialism loom in 1904 discussions.
In London on December 4 a grand memorial service honored the late Dr Parker. The City temple overflowed with flowers and representatives from many religious bodies. Crowds waited outside in biting wind as the coffin was carried to Hampstead for interment, with Dr Clifford officiating and Dr Robertson Nicholl delivering the sermon.
In London on December 4, Under-Foreign Secretary Cranborne told the House of Commons that Britain does not view Russia's proposal to submit sugar and all goods to Hague arbitration as proper. He said London remains willing to renounce the 1869 commercial treaty if Russia wishes.
The semi annual meeting of the Young People's Weaseh of the First Primitive Penn church elected officers. N W Matthews Jr was president and Arthur Howard was incident. Frank Maden became recording secretary with Arthur Ratcliffe as corresponding secretary and George Grindrod as treasurer. Edith Pogson served as organist.
Concord NH December 4 at the opening of the morning session President Streeter announced the committees and chairmen for the constitutional convention Aldrich of Littleton led bill of rights and executive department Cross of Manchester led legislative department Blodgett of Franklin led on future mode of amending the constitution Eastman of Exeter led time and mode of submitting amendments to the people Chandler of Concord led on future amendments to the people.
Dec 4 report identifies Perez Pulgar as arrested in Orense tied to an alleged plot against King Alfonso. He claimed Argentine citizenship but police see it as part of a larger investigation. The probe aims to expose an important conspiratorial network.
Port Said dispatch reports British cruiser Good Hope with Colonial Secretary Chamberlain aboard reaching Cairo area after storm delays in the Mediterranean. Chamberlain landed and proceeded onward, accompanying Kdy Wound for South Africa.
Corse-Payton's Comedy Company presents The Two Orphans with Burke Hamilton Day and Barry delivering strong performances. The Law of the Land and Rosedale follow with plans for When Reuben Comes to Town next Tuesday featuring Morris & Hall’s renowned musical company and lavish scenery.
The cosy play house tonight offers Eulalie and the New York Girl Co in a bright musical comedy with Frolicsome Flo Flyaway. Cast includes Eulalie, Harry Cole, Charles Warner, John Curdy, Allyn Roberts, Ella Kerwin, Leonora Roberts, Dotty Reno, Nettie Roberts. a twenty‑strong chorus under Prof. Charles Hart. Also announced is the touring hit Two Married Men at the Academy of Music on Monday night December 8, praised as the best farce, with high salaried artists and strong laughs.
The Seventh District Republican committee filed expense returns showing Hon. E. W. Roberts contributed 985 dollars largely distributed to district committees in Lynn Malden Chelsea Everett Stoneham Melrose Revere Wakefield and other towns Col Butler Ames aided North Reading Methuen Andover and received balances ranging from under 10 to about 56 dollars The Methuen and Holyoke committees tallied hundreds in receipts and outlays with multiple donors and workers paid The total expenses across listed committees totaled 988 80 with several smaller committees reporting under 20 dollars each.
RECENT DEATHS Charles Hyde Denison former Rhode Island state senator has died at his New York home after living in San Francisco where he founded a local Sons of the American Revolution. Sir Frank Green, once Lord Mayor of London, died aged about 56 born in 1845. William H. Purdy former China City public works commissioner died at his city home after a long career in railroad service as a resident superintendent of machinery for the Central railroad.
Bertha Harriet Gale married Rev. Ernest Eugene Angell of Saratoga Springs at 6:30 PM in a home ceremony witnessed by family and close friends. The reception followed with 150 guests, then the couple left for a wedding tour through Canada and will reside in Saratoga Springs where Angell pastors the Pentecostal church. Gale, a Lowell High School graduate, is a well known local. The article then critiques football fatalities with quotes from Bishop Morrison and Rev Bartlett, arguing overall risk across sports.
The Lowell Dental Society held its bi monthy meeting and banquet at the St Charles hotel with 15 members present and Dr George A Young of Concord New Hampshire as guest of honor. Young read a humorous yet earnest paper on old time dentists of fifty years ago versus modern practice, followed by a lively discussion. Attendees included society officers and members such as A W Burnham Edwin Kinney J W Pepin Edwin Leland Hugh Walker B F Heald W H Knapp T J Constantineau A J Gagnon BL Farrington C F Harris F W Barnes F G Guililand Charles Snyder and Victor Darling.
Albuquerque dispatch reports City Marshal Felipe Baca of Socorro shot and killed David Baca a prominent citizen at the Windsor hotel. The marshal was grazed by a bullet that passed through his hat the two men had long been enemies and the incident ends in deadly violence.
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