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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1905
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier Citizen announces its establishment as a longtime Middlesex daily since 1825 and 1845, published every day except Sundays and holidays from Merrimack Street. Delivery by carrier in the city priced at six cents per week.
A steady downpour all day Sunday and most of the night brought rain and a high of 58. The temperature fell at night, then the rain ceased this morning. The day is fair and cooler with barometer readings showing 29.55 earlier, 29.70 at 8am and 12M, and temperatures of 56, 36, and 34 respectively.
Boston reports a forecast for New England with fair but colder tonight and Tuesday, continuing cold conditions with fresh westerly winds and diminishing speeds.
In commentary from Lowell, Roosevelt's civil service legacy is praised while debate swirls around Mayor Casey, police powers, and impending electoral tactics. References to party rivals and a looming civil service review in New York mark a broader climate of reform, governance and factional maneuvering.
Fourteen year old H tke Jebtiny Mar on of Brookhipn, captain and heaviest player, was tackled hard by a three older Moran. His leg broke and he muttered after the hit. The report notes injuries persist across the team as the season continues amid debate over safety and rules.
The Fall River mills reported a quarterly dividend of 218,650 on 22,965,000 capitalization, with the prior quarter at 217,150 on the same cap. An exchange notes wage questions settled and contracts steady, suggesting maintenance of rates or possible higher rates by mills, while cotton price swings still erode operatives' pay under the new wage scale.
President Loubet, finalizing his term next February, vows to retire to a Paris flat with his wife and children, promising privacy and no public gala as he enjoys a quiet fireside after years of office. The piece notes public intrigue and his sense of nunc dimittis, alongside debates on big football games and attendance by non-affiliates.
The census report tracks child illiteracy across states with 1890 to 1904 rank changes. Massachusetts slips from first to fifth, yet shows lower child illiteracy today. Western growth raises overall literacy, while immigration continues to influence totals. City rural gaps persist, with foreign-born parents urbanized yet literacy lower among their children.
An alien named Wittela of the vata talantom of or Boban reportedly donated £1008 to the poor of Petersbag. The record notes the act as a charitable contribution and records the amount and recipient location.
The piece threads together remarks on public figures like Apostle Eliot Judge Dewey and John Sharpe Williams, notes a Gaelic revival obstacle, and criticizes coal price hikes as likely driven by greed. It reflects on future political appointments, quotes Bartlett’s passing, and mocks overconfident commissioner plans.
A Milford letter argues that leadership is essential in politics as in industry while a Boston note highlights a $20 million rise in imports value and record exports since 1901, attributing growth to overall prosperity and noting Gov. Douglas’s tariff critique in Massachusetts.
The 22nd annual report urges Congress to allow a small examination fee for federal job tests and to publish a detailed study guide so top applicants need less preparatory schooling. It notes 150000 examined last year with 40000 securing positions and criticizes noncompetitive fourth class postmasters as political spoils. It argues for clearer promotion paths and better incentives to attract capable young men to government service.
Milford hosts a Dec 7 concert featuring Miss Mary Reilly and others, with hopes to rebuild Huntington hall for a vibrant chorus scene. The piece recalls Peace Jubilee choirs, past soloists, and urges a new organ and strong local talent to revive Lowell musical life.
London dispatch reports an Admiralty memorandum noting military recalls and reforms will cut the navy by 1,466,008 dollars beyond a prior 17,500,000 dollar reduction last spring. It suggests four large or heavy ships must be built annually to meet strategic needs.
San Francisco December 4 The Tero Kisen Kaleha Steamship Company will inaugurate its service between the two trade lanes linking the port of San Francisco and Chile together with Japan and other Pacific ports. The move marks a new era in transpacific shipping with faster connections and expanded cargo routes.
Salem Oregon December 4 Far more serious than prior Oregon land frauds are charges in a letter to Governor Chamberlain by State Land Agent Oswald West. He says forged certificates of sale of school lands were used to swindle eastern bankers out of large sums. Operators created printed certificates and assignments with false descriptions and forged signatures and the state seal, selling lands repeatedly to new buyers. West warns many forged certificates exist and for every genuine certificate there may be two to a dozen fraudulent ones, with forgeries so skillful they are hard to distinguish.
Boston December 4 John Bartlett compiler of Bartletts Familiar Quotations and author of the Shakespeare index and the Complete Concordance to Shakespeares works died at his Cambridge home at age 75 He was born in Plymouth Mass and long associated with the publishing firm Little Brown & Co His wife died a year ago.
Paul Chalfin of Boston won the fourth Jacob H. Lazarus scholarship for mural painting. The fund totals 3000 dollars over three years, with 250 dollars quarterly, and the winner must spend the first 34 months in Italy under specified conditions. Chalfin, 31, is a New York native and former curator of Chinese and Japanese art at Boston’s art museum.
The annual inspection of Camp Farragut, Sons of Veterans, was held Friday night at Memorial hall with Commander George E. Emery presiding. J B Champney of Reading served as Inspecting Officer, aided by four assistants, followed by a served collation. New officers for St Peter's Catholic Knights of America were installed at Knights of Columbus hall with State VP Charles Finn and Petey J Colligan present. charter members received beneficiary certificates. Officers installed include Commander John P Farley, Vice Commander Matthew H M Gilroy, Recording Secretary Charles A Carey, Treasurer Daniel F Heiley, and others. the order emphasizes Catholic insurance from 250 to 2000 with elaborate rituals. The next meeting will elect officers. Dr. T F Carroll serves as local medical examiner.
Reverend Frederick Collins of Providence declined the rector appointment at Grace Episcopal Church in Manchester New Hampshire. The vestry remains friendly toward Reverend George W Philippe of New Haven Connecticut, who is favored for a call.
London dispatch from Tokio outlines the Japanese budget provisions including army withdrawal from Manchuria and an estimated total expenditure with figures around ten million and hundreds of millions. The report notes allocations tied to the war’s outcome and mentions sailore approximations and related costs.
Fragmentary note cites tea price and satisfaction at a vendor. Mentions Duchawn's Tea Born in unclear context. No clear date location or full facts to confirm a proper event or person.
The readable fragments point to a local notice about water or weather timing and an arithmetic or code like 8. The text mentions water theme and incomplete place or event but main details are obscured. No clear person organization or location can be confirmed from the readable portion.
Kilburn Perkins woodlands in Brookline and Hollis were sold privately to E. E. and A. A. Tarbell of Pepperell Massachusetts for about 40000. They plan to divide the land into lots and auction them. The timber includes more than five million feet of pine and over two million feet of wax ash and maple.
Dee Ltd Eugene G Russell 07 Mil Chewek Street near depot offers a lot on Rhodera Street for purchase before price advance.
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