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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1903
Page
6
Advertisment record notes the oldest daily paper of Middlesex county, established 1825 and 1845, published daily except Sundays and holidays from Courier Citizen Building Lowell, with carrier delivery six cents a week.
Saturday stayed bright with no rain until Sunday morning when rain began before daybreak and continued to noon. Winds shifted to the west, skies cleared, and temperatures fell rapidly with gale conditions overnight. Forenoon brighter. barometer readings listed. forecast calls for fair tonight and Tuesday with colder northwest winds and brisk westerlies.
Notices about telephone numbers for the Sourier-Citizen Company and guidance to patrons on making calls. It urges directing advertising inquiries, non-delivery issues, and address changes to the business office at 31-5.
The Springfield Republican rebukes Hanna style warnings on tariffs and cotton relief, arguing wage cuts by cotton mills are tariff independent. It cautions against using tariff policy to cause crop blight or panic, urges workers to recall 1892 wage reductions, and criticizes free trade opponents for misusing the issue.
The piece notes talk that Governor Bachelder of New Hampshire may seek a second term, challenging a long standing custom of two year governorship. It suggests no firm basis but mentions opposition editor campaigns and a potential compromise if a deadlock occurs between Dr. Collins and Mr. McLane.
Dispatches suggest roulette wheel of politics hums as Mayor Low winds down a Tammany era. Doubts persist on openness before the next city-wide vote, with a lively contest feared if Tammany gains the upper hand. Balloting expected by next fall.
A column of political chatter and social notes wonders about Tammany’s restraint before a looming municipal vote, Roosevelt’s standing amid Wall Street pressure, Riis’s view of the President, and looming international tensions. It cites Dartmouth Brown immigration debate, Proctor obituary spellings, and a six day race, plus Russia Japan privleges and a Boston no license mood.
E. H. Gay & Co. report bonds stolen by a swindler misnamed Poor. The fraud is ongoing with the deceiver at large. Mr. W. I. Buchanan is appointed minister to Panama, prompting questions about sending goods to that region.
Alexander McDonald who served as Arkansas congressman after raising troops for the Union, died at his daughter’s Norwood Park New Jersey home aged 71. Emigrated to Kansas in 1857 and later ran banks in Fort Smith and Little Rock. E. A. Simonds longtime Massachusetts militia member died in Salem aged 80, served 54 years in the Second Corps of Cadets and over 30 years as quartermaster.
Fire gutted Henke and Pillott's warehouse and sugar factory in Houston last night causing about 50000 dollars in damage. Five firefighters were injured by a falling ladder and two likely fatalities are reported among the injured.
A collection of satirical musings on weather, crowds, antis, bargains, and stamps. It mentions a Kentucky woman named Ima Pye and comments on hunting licenses and deer counts in Maine. US naval and marine roles regarding the Monroe Doctrine and isthmus guard are noted amid light anecdotes about Christmas shopping and burglars.
The Record notes Japanese daily courtesy as elaborate yet effective in social chatter at the Tremont while the Bangor Commercial laments 4000 trees felled for the paper of nine popular novels, saying one tree might have sufficed.
New York officials set up 64 new health inspectors to work with existing force in a sweep to vaccinate all residents. Inspectors will visit schools tenement houses department stores and other places where people gather to forestall outbreaks as efforts continue until vaccination is widespread.
Rev. Simon B Blunt curate of St Stephen’s Providence and rector of Holy Nativity Thornton announces acceptance of the call to church of the Redeemer Chicago. He will depart Providence on Tuesday to begin his duties. Fancy thermometers all prices at Prince’s.
A rural column notes church finances rely on new members and warns of burdens on few. It recalls New Hampshire souse a dish made from pig parts, then shares a post office misaddress tale from a Syrian sending 150 dollars, and a Belvidere car scene. Congressional aid lists funds for Massachusetts projects.
An 1904 diary fragment depicts a visitor greeting a convict and the reply about insomnia that kept the policeman awake during his beat. The exchange highlights daily routine and humor amid prison life, offering a glimpse into Lawler's diaries from that era.
For the girls, spool and needle sets priced from 88 cents to 1.19 dollars at A W Dows & Co. Hooks bound in burnt leather a novelty from Lawir's catalog.
The Fifth Street Church sermon on Romans 15 1 3 urges believers to bear the infirmities of the weak and to serve others. Rev Orville Coats explains the strong include the able spiritual and wise, and treats conscience, Christian unity, and mutual edification as the law of Christ.
The Pall Mall Gazette notes Charles J. Glidden’s motor car trip beyond the Arctic circle, a 13,795 mile, 15 country trek with 150 illustrations. St Paul’s M E church hosts a Dec 16 event with organ by Mr Scon W Stevens and a supper for ladies from 6 30 to 7 30.
A Greenwood county blockade distillery was raided by dispensary constables in Columbia. The Piney Ridge place owned by United States Senator B. R. Tillman yielded the still, four gallons of whiskey, sixteen barrels and two hogsheads of beer. the operator escaped.
ALWAY S USEFUL is showcased as a fine box of note paper for holiday gifts at Prince's store on 108 Merrimack street. The copy promises broad styles and attractive packaging with prices within reach, suggesting it as a dependable gift choice when unsure what to buy.
Hood's motion applied to the face and hands cures the effects of weather exposure. It is presented as the best remedy for chaps sunburn and tan and carries a delicate fragrance. Large bottle priced at 35 cents.
Gross and Strauss, Boston dealers in women's garments at 500 Washington Street, announced a suspension that they said would be temporary. They blamed rumors from New York for a creditor run and assigned to Joseph P. Morse for the benefit of creditors. A full financial statement will be prepared by Wednesday.
Mrs C C Tracey wife of Anatolia college president will speak to the Ladies Missionary Society at the Highland Congregational Church at 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon. She will discuss conditions in Turkey and Christian work among its people.
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