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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1905
Page
6
Lowell Daily Courier announces it is the oldest paper in Middlesex county established 1825 with daily publication since 1845 excluding Sundays and holidays. It lists address Courier Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell and carrier delivery at six cents a week by Courier-Citizen Company.
A dull cloudy day with warmer night temperatures followed by cooler today. Barometer readings were 30.80 last night then 30.15 this morning and at noon with temperatures 21 last night 19 this morning and 27 today.
Boston report notes fair weather tonight and Sunday with slowly rising temperatures. High northerly winds shift to variable conditions as the weekend begins.
The five million dollar export of gold from Russia signals financial nerves fraying as the economy jitters rise. The Lynn mayor race ends with a Democratic candidate's fifth straight defeat, while a man who shot his wife in the Northern depot receives a life sentence with murder in the second degree likely. The Sunday theater clash in New York faces strong actor opposition to Sabbath performances as western methods meet eastern resistance, and questions about canal oversight in Congress mix with partisan strains directed at Mr Roosevelt.
A reader notes low attendance at concerts and entertainments in Lowell. The Richard Platt recital is praised as high quality but failed to attract sufficient local support. The Orchestral Society has struggled against neglect, and the writer urges decent backing to sustain fine local performances rather than sending talent to Boston.
The piece criticizes the naval academy hazing culture and its honor code, arguing it may promote harm over moral courage. It also discusses Thomas W. Lawson and Amalgamated Copper stock, noting past dividends, current price, and the blow from alleged manipulative advertising. The analysis suggests stock risk and warns against quick riches in speculative plays.
Boston hotel owner Whipple earns stellar reputation while Moran pushes to enforce a 400 foot liquor ban near schools. The debate centers on spirit versus letter of law, with critics noting broader issues of reform and social impact amid a clash of interests among the wealthy, reformers, and local authorities.
Mr Moran argues the hotel conducted Sunday business not authorized by its license, claiming the main objection was proximity to the school. The licensee says sales were limited to Saturday orders, while critics question legality and morality, with potential closure of a leading hotel as the likely outcome.
A collection of sharp quips and satirical barbs touching Hughes Harriman and Tillman in political tea room gossip. The text mocks Roosevelt at Annapolis, insurers calling themselves assurance, and hints at explorations and fuel power along the Northwest passage with Peary.
A Lynn Item report states Senator Proctor, in his 75th year, will not retire in 1909 nor back any successor. He will not influence state actions or interfere in successor selection, planning a few more years in Washington before his term ends in 1911 at age 80. The Providence Journal notes immigration remarks urging relocation of immigrants to Southern and Western states, criticizing transportation companies and proffering practical plans. The Hartford Courant reports on a recent New York City election conviction wave, noting two-year terms and prosecutions led by the attorney general.
A fragment notes postcards made from Irish peat from Allen's bag as a notable item at the Irish exhibition in London. It mentions American orders and a telegraph line noting firearms, cabhree, and knives produced by an inhabitant of Telede with a claim of fine aged bisdee.
A humorous tale recalls a young candidate who mailed campaign cards to women in his ward to win female support. On election day a voter allied with his opponent voted, then thanked him awkwardly as she left. The scene ends with a witty exchange revealing the voter’s humor and the candidate’s misread of his appeal.
A review essay marks the 330th anniversary of the first Jewish colony in New York. Prof. Abram and Peance summarise The Jew in America. Isidore Singer contributes a paired article on Jewish life from ancient to modern times, tracing persecution, diaspora, and the rise of Jewish communities.
M C D Borden and his sons witnessed the startup of Fall River Iron Works Co Mill No 7 on Friday. The brick mill across the Quequechan river adds 65 000 spindles for printing cloths and will reach 80 000 pieces weekly once fully operational. About 750 workers more join Fall River payrolls totaling around 5700. The plant, linked to Metacomet Mill, handles weaving and spinning with substantial capacity removal of Borden as a cloth buyer.
M Rostand spurns 20000 for magazine edition of Caanticleer hoping for larger book-form earnings. Florida Mass resident Charles Simmons, 83, cut and stacked 100 cords of stove wood since March. At town meeting he voted for the 61st time and hopes to continue. Pauline Markham, dying in New York at 60 from pneumonia, once hailed as England's finest stage beauty. Rev John Edward Kempe, 95, oldest English clergyman, has long served King Edward's chaplaincy. Westminster College hires Rev Dr Robert Raseet at 2000 yearly, leaving Pittsburgh post paying double. Willard A. Van Prant donates 219-acre Igerton farm to Wieconein consistory for a Masonic corner, valued at 76000, amid surprise to orders officers. Plans for a new three-story Washington residence for the apostolic delegate emerge with more than 20 rooms.
In Portland on December 16 the North Pacific Oriental Steamship lines kept the flour rate from North Pacific points to Japanese ports at four dollars per ton after January 1. A prior January–June rate of four fifty was announced last month. Hong Kong Manila four fifty and Shanghai five dollars tariffs remain unchanged.
Montreal and Quebec rail specials announce New Year travel options. Round trip fares from Reston quoted as 16 dollars to Montreal and 12 dollars to Quebec with return validity through January. Tickets available for sale now, via the River Janetion route on the New Regienal Grey Limited. Contact T. J. Hanley at BBP A. OS Washington Street, Massachusetts.
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