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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
6
Historical masthead stating oldest Lowell daily paper with publication details. Mentions establishment in 1825, delivery terms, and Courier-Citizen Company as publisher.
Yesterday was pleasant with a mild night and hazy skies. Forenoon remained mild under a cloudy ceiling with hints of rain or snow in the air. Readings show barometer 29.88 at yesterday 29.80 at today and 29.72 at 12m, temperatures 40, 38, and 36 degrees respectively.
Boston reports rain or snow likely tonight and Thursday with strong northeast winds. A Northeast storm warning is in effect for the New England coast as a low pressure system moves north from off the South Atlantic coast.
Editorial and counting room numbers listed for Courier-Citizen Company. Patrons are asked to use care in calls and contact the business office at 31 5 for advertising inquiries non delivery issues and address changes.
The Lowell Daily Courier reports a decisive 3600 majority in favor of licensing liquor, arguing sober public judgment over liquor interests. It notes Mayor Howe’s reelection, critiques Casey and Donnelly campaigns, and observes aldermen split five Democrats to four Republicans amid local political shifts.
The council remains Republican and aldermen are broadly improved in tone. No major shifts in city offices are expected, as hold-over positions like the city solicitor and Supt Conlon remain. Vetoes may face firmer resistance, yet overall business prospects look brighter with license revenue and cautious spending.
Critics lash Kipling for revising poems in The Five Nations, saying changes weaken classic lines such as The Destroyers and Feet of the Young Men. The Boston Globe and New Bedford Standard call edits a tampering trend while noting the transformation of vivid phrases into milder wording.
Baron Speck von Sternburg German ambassador to the United States and James Gordon Bennett were among passengers on the Kaiser Wilhelm II arriving in New York on Tuesday. Miss Hannah Choate, niece of Hon. Rufus Choate, left Tuesday for Washington DC for the winter. Choate was principal of the Bentley school at Salem until a year ago.
Ash today for Allen's Foot-Ease a powder. It cures chilblains swollen sweating sores aching damp feet. Available at all druggists and shoe stores. Also Paul E. Wirt fountain pens at Lawler's.
Notable snippets from a satirical column touch on Grand Rapids name change, Langley’s air ship, Woburn invitation, and license issues for express firms. The piece critiques media tone, socialism shifts in Brockton Haverhill Lowell, and a burglar’s odd reward miscue in Spencer. It closes with a jab at a purchasing agent lacking musical ear.
The column surveys December weather and political sentiment with praise for improved streetcar heat and calls to monitor the city council. It recounts a social tale of a tardy couple, notes the death of Patrick Duggan and his long service, and reports Belvidere voting turnout with Adelbert Ames Jr. among Cambridge visitors.
Concord NH reports 6 more banks closed since 1893 have wound up and paid dividends. The 48th NH bank commissioners’ report notes nine other lenders in liquidation paid further dividends, seven paid none. overall system shows improvement since 1900 with 69 savings banks, 12 banking and trust firms, seven with savings departments, and 18 building and loan associations under supervision. The active savings banks hold $73.56 million in resources on June 80, 19638 with 155,309 depositors and deposits totaling $63.92 million.
Washington December meeting adopts investigation requested by opposition and approves by laws changes. A board of trustees will govern the society with figures including Hoar Carlisle Olney McClellan Miles Fiske Jarvis Hayes Baker Degrauw Briggs Barton and Mrs John A Logan. Miss Barton is re elected president for life.
People feel not sick yet out of sorts and lacking energy. Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Food promises to restore vitality, mental steadiness, and zest for living, claiming blood and nerves drive health.(Address and price details included. mail order from The Dr. Chase Co. Philadelphia.)
New York reports a continued rush of foreigners to their homelands with steerage passengers crowding outgoing steamers. Last week 13,600 sailed while 12,000 arrived. this week will likely exceed. Agents expect the exodus to subside after the last ships depart before Christmas. Foreign bankers estimate returning travelers take about $200 each.
The New York public school athletic league has been organized to promote athletics among public school pupils. A series of public games is set for Madison Square Garden on December 26, emphasizing team work and scholastic achievement alongside athletic prowess. Mrs Isaic Doucet, a pioneer French Canadian settler in Woonsocket, has died after 65 years in the area.
The First Trinitarian church vestry in Dutton street hosts its annual fall sale by the Ladies Benevolent Society. Flower pagoda decor and wisteria set a festive scene as Wood’s orchestra plays. Su.
New York reports a dispute over trackage rights for the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad over the Iron Mountain into New Orleans. Renewal of options on the right of way suggests Frisco officials may pursue an independent route between Memphis and Baton Rouge. Negotiations stalled when local traffic restrictions proved unacceptable, despite Frisco’s substantial terminal investments in New Orleans.
At a Jacksonville meeting of prominent Florida Republicans last night the group unanimously resolved to support President Roosevelt for the presidential nomination.
Sherman December 9 1900 The Sherman compress was destroyed by fire yesterday burning 2000 bales of cotton and several flat cars. Loss estimated at $200000. An advertisement for Hood's Lotion appears among the text.
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