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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
6
A historical note states the paper began in 1825 and became a daily in 1845. It details publication in Merrimack street at Courier- Citizen Building, with Sunday and holiday exceptions, and six cent weekly carrier delivery in Lowell.
Yesterday the temperature rose above freezing under cloudy skies and a calm night. Today is ideal with blue and white skies and seasonable warmth. Forecast for New England calls for snow in the north and rain or snow in the south tonight and Friday with warmer conditions and fresh north to east winds.
Patrons are urged to direct business inquiries and ads to the Courier Citizen business office at 31-5. Include care in telephone communications for ad delivery issues, address changes, and general inquiries.
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The piece argues for careful currency elasticity to curb inflation and speculative excess, warning against easy expansion and asset-based currency. It also praises the historical society’s role in preserving Lowell’s history, noting the value of newspapers for future historians and the limits of current reporting.
The article discusses labor injunctions in New Jersey and the clash over a Senate scheme with editorial doubt about presidential veto, plus remarks on Cuban tensions and Monroe doctrine limits. It notes Boston subway passage, war tax cuts, and a fourteens million dollar revenue surplus since the year began, with emphasis on political and economic stakes.
Fifty eight feet tall monument to the late Prince Henry of Orleans is planned for Cape St Jacques at the Saigon river mouth in French Cochin China. Archbishop Farley may back Monsignor Mooney for auxiliary bishop in New York. Governor La Follette's campaign spending was 2462.34 dollars versus Rose's 3239.80. William L. Elkinge will host Christmas dinner for 62 Masonic Home residents. Lord Minto may remain governor general, per Arthur Elliott. M C Smith becomes first woman in imperial service order at the general post office savings department.
A translated Atlantic excerpt argues China’s restraint stems from cultural and spiritual factors rather than lack of capacity, noting that railways hotels and post offices are desired only when change aligns with Chinese life. The item closes with a brief local note about grape thieves in Alebere.
A fragmentary satirical diary references Salem, Hurley, and Caracas with mentions of coal, Boston grocers head Fales, Harvard professor Wood, Senator Hanna, and the anti-saloon league. It jestingly ponders moon blood spots and potential allied action in Caracas while noting coal dust prices and summer imagery.
A Maine county attorney cites shared law on spousal theft while New York papers lampoon domestic power and money. The piece surveys Washingtons Van Ness house fire near the Washington Monument and praises Thomas B Reed for parliamentary reform, with reflections on public speaking and European governance. It contrasts chaos in chambers across France Germany Italy Vienna and Britain with US Congress.
Lowell's graduates from Lowell High School now at Dartmouth excel in scholarship and Greek Letter Fraternities. Notable figures include Samuel F. Barrows Dana R. B. Whipple Victor M. Cutter and Harry W. Coburn Jr with others like Elmer Brennan Paul Favor Nerford Elliott and Charles H. Ricker. Amos H. Fitzgerald pursues graduate work at the Tuck School. About half a dozen Lowell men expected to enter Dartmouth next year.
Discussion on the best soaps for cleansing hair and scalp highlighting pure olive oil options and Castile soap varieties. A Lowell Massachusetts letter from A Rhodes notes Rhodes' Hair Store offers Cantile soap for shampooing and welcomes other brands on request. Also mentions cold fish arrivals and window display at Pearson's Crave Store near Opera House.
The Sun reports Lawrence’s reaction to the license vote and notes cold days ahead as Boston plans school closings to save coal. The piece laments a rationing plan for the poor, reflects on shortening days, and jokes about hurdy gurdies and street pianos. Clergy react to the no license result. pedestrians are advised to avoid slick ice with sand rather than sawdust.
London Times reports that Lord Selborne outlines a new class of warships called scouts or go-couts to be faster and more seaworthy than ordinary destroyers. Four private firms Vickers Son, Armstrong, Laird, and Fairfields will submit designs under a 26 knot target, 16 000 17 000 hp, 1200 1600 ton displacement, to extend fleet reach beyond home bases.
Lowell district Sunday School association met at Gorham Street Methodist church with limited attendance due to weather and other activities. Rev. J J Dunlop led the evening praise service while Rev J Addison Alexander spoke on teacher training and Rev G M Smiley led afternoon devotions.
The First Baptist church choir with the American orchestra and guests present a benefit concert for Mt. Vernon church. The program includes Rossini overtures, Florodora selections, Prokofiev? no, several vocal solos, instrumental pieces, a Descriptive Hunting Scene, and The Heavens are telling, led by Rev. S D Millin.
Miss Kate L Morse hosted a Christmas sale yesterday on Merrimack Street featuring hand painted brooches shirt waist sets hatpins beaded purses knitted slippers and aprons with home made cake and confections. The event was well patronized and continues today inviting friends to browse and buy artful gifts.
Mrs. Smiley wife of Rev G M Smiley of the Highland M E church delivered a two part lecture on The Man Without a Country at the Highland M E church last night for the August Social club. The talk covered the true state of our nation and followed with Rev B E Hale's tale The Men Without a.
The report notes Permanency Of Sawyer Carriage Repairing might let other carriage workers attend school at Worthen Street Factory. It adds Sawyer prices are never excessive. Dr Hale’s story was favorably presented by Mrs Smiley. Miss Mary Howard sang The Star Spangled Banner and the congregation sang America afterward.
The Worthen Street Highland Centralville and Central Methodist junior leagues joined in a junior jubilee at Central church in the evening with strong attendance. The program featured vocal and instrumental selections readings and solos by Beulah Thissell Alice and Susie McHvoy Fred Gray Viola Fletcher Edna Harrington C Rachel Clarke Martha Clarke Addie Clough Louise Roy Violet Williston Miss Gertrude Brady Miss Carrie Willott Mary Rourke James Rourke Daniel Wilson Florence Kilpatrick Etta Fletcher and Arthur Thissell among others. A full choir of 54 voices plus league performances provided additional numbers.
The Worthen Street Baptist Men's league hosted a banquet honoring church ladies and guests Rev James A Francia Fred G Bond Ethel C Ranger Lillian Gifford. Francia gave an address while songs and piano violin music followed aided by Mrs C F Richardson. Supper at 7 30 pm under the Ladies Social circle with Harry Wilson presiding.
The dressmaking millinery and embroidery class plus Bnailah literature and physical culture sessions convene at 7 90. The Junior Branch of physical culture gathers at 4 this afternoon with the Sun study class meeting Friday at an unspecified time.
On and after Monday December 1 1902 street cars will depart Lowell on weekdays for Collinsville Pelham Centre at 600 and 641 then every half hour until Mrs. The Lowell to Hudson Centre Nashua Methuen Lawrence Salem Ayers Village and Haverhill at 645 AM and hourly until 645 PM. Returning Pelham Centre to Lowell at 590 645 AM and every half hour to 1046 AM. Nashua to Lowell at 645 AM and hourly until 645 PM. Lawrence to Lowell at each hour and Haverhill to Lowell hourly until 645 PM. Sundays first car one hour later. FRANKLIN WOODMAN General Manager.
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