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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1901
Page
6
Historical masthead entry from the Lowell Daily Courier dated Tuesday December 10 1901. Describes the paper as oldest and best daily in Middlesex with publication details and carrier rates. Mentions Courier-Citizen Company and Merrimack Street office in Lowell.
Mr Moody leads a cautious debate over disfranchisement in the South, arguing the issue challenges the constitution and American liberty. The piece warns the Republican party against expediency, recalling Webster era mistakes and urging clear action to prevent reenslavement by politics. Massachusetts stands ready to scrutinize seats and suffrage limits as needed.
In a sharp critique of Dr Lyman Abbott’s talk at the Congregational club, the piece argues the Philippines status under U S law remains muddled. It contends Congress may override constitutional limits with tariff acts, while noting Supreme Court decisions have been reversed and divisions persist over the proper relation between the islands and the United States.
A discussion critiques Dr. Abbott on U S obligations to weaker nations, urging Congress to balance welfare of the whole country with global beneficence. It argues the Constitution may be strained if necessary to advance justice, even as it seeks to avoid arbitrary power. The piece favors relying on court dicta if it advances justice for the Republic and the world.
The piece debates Carnegie’s ten million dollar university in Washington. It argues money funds facilities and research but cannot create tradition or the “je ne sais quoi” that makes a college worthy. It compares with Chicago University’s endowment and notes a century is needed to build a lasting legacy.
Voters show higher interest than a month ago and a new aldermanic board seems likely after year’s start. Mayor race remains open with Wilson favored by many, while Dimon’s chances waver amid party shifts and precinct tallies remain uncertain.
Mr. Bryan tells life insurance agents he has had two severe attacks of the presidential fever with chills but has fully recovered. The remark suggests he would avoid high premiums if seeking or securing another nomination for president.
Notable items include Polar expeditions ordered today and a brisk sentiment on January thaw. A Los Angeles cashier faces a large loss over $100000 stolen. A New York postmaster eyes another term. Acrobatic revivalists at Park Street Church choose withdrawal over Withrow. Religion displays varied, grotesque costumes.
A collection of excerpts from various newspapers discusses tariff talk, reciprocity, elderly voters at agriculture meetings, compulsory education and black education in the South, and Senator Burrows' anarchist deportation bill. It critiques political rhetoric, notes aging farmer attendance, praises Southern funding for black education, and advocates strong, broad anti anarchist legislation referencing Roosevelt.
Mrs Frank Leslie improves at her New York apartments after a weeklong illness. At Bridgewater Church Rev E S Porter resigns to take effect Jan 15, after accepting a call to Stockbridge Congregational Church. Rear Admiral W T Sampson remains frail and unlikely to withstand serious strain. Mrs Edwin M Post escapes serious injury when Fr Van Rensselaer restrains a frightened horse after it demolished her carriage on Sixth Avenue.
The Courier aims to post full Sunday service listings each Saturday and asks clergy to send notices early. A Lowell Board of Health update notes fewer diphtheria cases, while Christmas snow gave way to a January thaw. Various quips on weather effects on elections and local chatter conclude with a street snow barricade incident in Braugh street.
Election returns were tallied at the Armory on December 10 with results announced for local offices and ballot measures. Voters from the district participated actively as precincts reported totals and winners.
Obituaries note Captain Geo W Bosworth of Amherst New Hampshire aged 80 a Civil War veteran longtime local businessman and widower with two daughters. Reverend Hugh B Kelly vicar general of Ottumwa Iowa dies at Somerville home aged about 86 born 1860 and ordained in 1885. Albert G Stevens formerly prominent railroad man dies at Hyde Park aged 68 after sunstroke retired life. Charles H Perkins aged 72 former Boston resident dies in Chicago with Chelsea and Reading ties. Lieutenant Colonel Wm V Richards of the Seventh Infantry dies at Vancouver Barracks Washington.
A young girl named Annette saves five dimes and plans gifts for family members. Four coins are dull, one bright dime she keeps aside, then spends all on presents. She returns home happy with parcels, revealing she bought a special gift for her mother and others, reserving the shiny dime for someone special.
Two months wait ends with arrival of two cases of seconds in olive satin bound fabric. One case of satin bound garment in olive, another of blue mix and light steel gray fleece heavy goods. Prices: 89c and 42c per garment. Includes shirts and drawers in all sizes. Also mentions Johns Medicine cure for colds and grip.
I announce the Pure Gluten Foods Co of New York has government qualified endorsement and I now offer a full line of Gluten Foods including Breakfast Food Crackers Macaroni and Flour in packages or sacks. These preparations contain over five times the nutriment of ordinary cereals or flours. Call and examine.
Describes the value of a popular vote to correct choices and notes annual election of lawyer carriage repair work with other kinds only nominated. Mentions snow shovel brigade signaling carriages to Worthen Street workshop for recuperation.
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