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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
6
Oldest and best daily paper in Middlesex county established 1825 as daily 1845 Courier-Citizen Company publishes at Courier Citizen Building Merrimack street Lowell delivers by carrier city wide for 6 cents a week.
A mid December weather summary notes yesterday afternoon dull skies, light snow initiating around 1 am, then changing to rain through the forenoon. Readings show a 30.53 barometer at 6 pm yesterday, 32 temperatures, and 39 at 8 am today. Boston forecast: rain in the south, rain or snow to the north, warmer generally, then variable winds and brisk to high in the west and south portions.
In this item the Courier Citizen Company lists telephone numbers for various departments including Job Department 314 and Counting Room 31 5. Patrons are asked to use care when calling for advertising inquiries non-delivery of papers and address changes.
The Blondin verdict is seen as not surprising given possible nonpremeditated killing or murder in the second degree to avoid the death penalty. Massachusetts juries have shown reluctance to condemn on scant evidence, and the State’s case against Blondin is described as formidable. The judge notes may review, but the jury likely found Blondin murdered his wife and moved her body to Chelmsford.
The piece argues the Venezuela debt dispute risks war if blockades or seizures of customs unfold. It questions the efficacy of a port blockade, notes Castro’s visit to Bolivar’s tomb as ominous, and urges arbitration as the safer path toward repayment and guarantees.
The piece argues for arbitration to settle debts with Germany and England, critiques Venezuela’s push for self rule, and defends U S vigilance against European influence. It weighs coal mine union power, praises sidewalk snow clearing, and questions naval actions in Puerto Cabello and San Juan de Porto Rico, tying events to Monroe doctrine principles.
The late A. C. Hutchinson's estate exceeds prior estimates and Tulane medical depart ment will receive about 1,000,000. Bishop Charles C. McCabe is named chancellor of the American university replacing Bishop John F. Hurst who resigned due to ill health. A bronze tablet marking Ohio's constitutional convention centennial is presented to Chillicothe by Robert W. Manley, great grandson of Ohio's first governor Edward Tiffin.
A terse reflective column notes December's date and questions the value of sweetness. It contrasts coal shortages and fueling the schools with the gap between rich gains and poor absence of relief, calling for practical, everyday concerns over grand headlines.
Excerpts reflect varied public sentiment on Castro facing European powers and a Kansas official amid civic tensions. Includes reactions from Cleveland Leader and Baltimore American and notes on Illinois attorney and Waukegan track incident. Mentions Massachusetts city elections showing Republican gains.
The advert counts above a hundred pieces of new designs in fabrics, offering reliable quality at 50c and 75c per yard. O'DONNELL & GILBRIDE CO. and H. L. Bulley & Co. promote their goods while Harriman interests plan four massive steamers costing two to three million dollars each to serve Portland, Oregon to Oriental ports.
Florists in Lowell offer only a few flower varieties amid growing specialization. holly wreaths and trees signal Christmas. Anecdotes discuss horse driving slang, sidewalk snow shoveling, wood burning tips, slippery streets, and humorous police HQ misdirections, highlighting city life and local quirks.
City purchasing agent overwhelmed by requests for fuel wood. To speed filling of orders, ten men will saw wood at the city yard using a circular saw. People must be at home when deliveries arrive, and only those willing to pay should file orders through the purchasing agent. free wood goes through the pauper department.
Greenwood Bros. china store has offered a wide selection for forty years and now presents china dinner sets tea sets single pieces cut glass statuary and bric a brac as ideal Christmas gifts with an advertisement in today’s paper.
Leighton and Foss at 134 Merrimack Street showcase burnt wood and leather gifts in a range of items including picture frames and candle sticks. The display is a notable seasonal exhibition worth viewing.
Fire swept the Murray & Co tent and awning works at 929-333 Canal Street in Chicago. The adjacent Alfred Peats warehouse also burned, with Murray & Co losses about 60 000 and Peats around 10 000, totaling an estimated 75 000.
An advertisement extols Hood's Lotion as a delicately fragrant, perfectly stainless preparation that keeps the skin smooth soft and healthy. It emphasizes luxury within reach with a large bottle available at 360 in the local market tone.
Miss Effie L Palmer offers voice culture and art of singing lessons at Swan Building Lowell Massachusetts on Mondays and Thursdays Edward Everett Adams teaches voice culture sight singing and pianoforte at Studio Suite 15 Odd Fellows Temple 84 Middlesex Street guidance provided for prospective students
Notices states the annual meeting of the bank's stockholders for choosing directors and any lawful business will be held at the bank’s rooms in Lowell Massachusetts on Tuesday January 20 1903 at 10 30 A M Cashier Charles M Williams Lowell Mass December 12 1902
The annual meeting of the Appleton National Bank stock holders in Lowell Massachusetts will be held at the banking rooms on Tuesday January 13 1903 at 11 o'clock in the forenoon for the election of directors and other lawful business. Geo E King Acting Cashier Lowell Mass December 3 1902.
Holders of the Prescott National Bank of Lowell will elect Directors and transact other business at the bank rooms No 40 Central Street on Tuesday January 13 at 10 o clock A M E E Sawyer cashier dated December 12 1902
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