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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
6
The Courier Citizen, Lowell, notes its long history since 1825 and 1845 as a daily, with delivery by carrier at six cents a week. Boston reports snow tonight with Sunday fair in the south, snow in the north, and brisk northeast winds turning northwest.
Telegram style listing of the Courier-Citizen Company telephone numbers with dates 31-3 31-4 and 31-5 referenced. Provided as a brief public notice or office reference for contact details and hours.
The piece weighs whether Venezuela’s request for U S mediation is valid amid naval show of force and Castro's defiance. It notes violence against British and German subjects, the loan dispute, and a struggle between military adventuring and financiers. It hopes for peaceful solutions and justice.
Editorial commentary recounts ongoing coal shortages amid a miners strike, faulting both operators and workers for delays and misery in homes. It notes Munsey’s plan for a one cent Boston Journal and discusses the Kelch er contest in the ninth district with forgery allegations and calls for a strong Democratic foe.
A collage of political takes and social notes notes on the anthracite strike commission name, election schemes, ex minister Barrett, Venezuela revolutions, Lord Lansdowne, Pacific cable, Cuba reciprocity, German views on Venezuela, Senator Gallinger, Partridge resignation, tombs sale, Blondin wagons, public baths, and Boston coal shortages.
Distemper vaccination is to be tried on a pack of hounds in North Wales. The article notes other global points including Moscow crime stats, Rome tunnel curiosity via electric tram, and observations on tobacco arsenic and cancer links.
A satirical collection of quips touching on finance and weather. References include Pacific cable troubles in a knot, Boston coal shortages, rubber boots for live wires, and jokes about Lorenz and a LL D degree misread as Doctor of Legs. Comments warn of coal scarcity and sea water extraction schemes amid Massachusetts bay delays.
Virginia bill sparks debate on openly arming citizens with even temper. Reed praised as enduring House leader for force of character and common sense. Boston and Nova Scotian political shifts noted amid Canada’s rise in maritime city governance. England and Germany justify force to enforce Venezuela claims. Nast’s enduring art legacy noted despite fading prominence.
A collage of notable figures appears in this notes column. It lists the Prince and Princess of Wales delaying Marlborough House occupancy until spring 1904 due to repairs. Indiana educator W. H. Wiley marks 34 years as Terre Haute school superintendent. Rev. Thomas H. Lewis holds presidencies of Western Maryland and Adrian colleges. Funds gather for a marble bust of Senator Vance for Charlotte’s Carnegie Library rotunda. Dr. Daniel Elmer Salmon heads the U S Bureau of Animal Industry since 1884. Rev. Dr. George Francis Nelson, elected archdeacon, served in the Civil War and as secretary to Gen Sheridan. Emperor William’s framed photo to Count Goluchowsky marks Triple Alliance anniversary. Booker T. Washington buys Angora goats for Tuskegee stock. The Earl of Crawford tours the world aboard the Valhalla for natural history. Swiss lawyer Dr. Winkler settles a boundary dispute on 137 Williams. Hubbard of Indianapolis pledges $5,000 for a United States patent water infrastructure site for the Technical Institute, with $13,000 still needed.
Readable scraps discuss capital vs cash in Lowell firms, lectures at the Historical Society, and the rise of private holiday sales. A cold snap and coal shortage slow buying while expressmen lift prices, and a slipping sidewalk at Carter & Sherburne’s threatens public safety.
New York Letter notes Gov. Hunt’s 1902 Porto Rico report dating July 10 1902, the second civil government overview. It highlights institutional understanding, improved municipal administration education spreading gains in land cultivation trade railways telegraph health and a lower death rate. Sugar remains the island’s principal crop with 1902 crop near record. Trade figures show US imports 10 719 944 dollars, foreign imports 2 429 000 dollars, Porto Rico exports to US 8 297 420 dollars and to foreign markets 4 692 505 dollars. Education rose from 638 Spanish schools in 1897 to 939 US schools by February 1902. Fiscal year results show July 1 1902 funds at 1 358 46 with receipts 299 968 over expenditures. immigration notes 541 Spaniards returned. The report contrasts governance and growth with prior years.
In New York Mr Reed showed interest only in local and state politics with minimal national commentary aside from rare magazine contributions. Interviewers soon pressed for broader views and elicited few substantive statements.
Louisville report says Sun Life Insurance of America will re insure its entire business with Metropolitan Life Insurance of New York. Sun Life, founded in 1889, mainly Industrial policies, serves about 200000 policyholders with roughly 20 million dollars in coverage involved. Payment amount undisclosed.
Walter E McCornack was selected to coach Northwestern University football for the coming season. The coach previously led the Dartmouth eleven in the last season.
Notice describes Ely's Liquid Cream Balm as helpful for those unable to inhale through the nose. It differs in form from the traditional Cream Balm but remains medicinally identical and usable in any nasal atomizer. Priced at 75 cents with spraying tube, sold by druggists and by Fly Brothers of New York.
An advertisement urges readers to visit for an overcoat crafted from finest materials with stylish cut and hang. It highlights quality workmanship and features that will impress both you and friends as a prime clothing option.
President Roosevelt lauded Justice Harlan at a Washington dinner, praising border state veterans and Union defenders. He spoke of southern ties, urged continual public duty, and urged the bench to embody courage and virtue in service to the country.
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