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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
6
Lowell Daily Courier describes itself as Middlesex county s oldest daily paper founded 1825 and 1845 as a daily. It notes publication daily except Sundays and holidays from Merrimack Street address and carrier delivery at six cents a week.
A wartime Washington report compares Cuba’s trade for 1901 and 1900, showing total imports declining from 71.6 million to 65.0 million dollars while exports rise from 45.2 million to 63.1 million. United States remains largest importer and buyer, with Germany and the United Kingdom showing gains and other countries dropping. The piece notes U S sugar imports and debates over Cuba’s free list, then moves through domestic politics, tariffs, and public works funding, including mayoral appointments and church hymn revisions.
A delegate argues that labor cannot prosper without capital and vice versa and urges cooperation between workers and bosses. He warns that favoring one side harms both and calls for reforms to end strikes and lockouts through reasoned collaboration at the conference.
A newspaper column argues against continued congressional debate on Admiral Schley. It contends that voters favor burying the dispute, notes public sympathy for the underdog, and suggests neither a court nor Congress should rule on naval conduct.
A digest of brief notes cites Serena's eloquence likened to Cyrano and Payne clarifying the Philippine tariff issue. Rosebery’s Chesterfield speech is praised as polished. A Boston hotel coffee urn explosion is attributed to strong coffee. A boy receives felt slippers as a Christmas gift with implications. Riis urges Harvard men toward Roosevelt sportsmanlike conduct. The president excludes the elephant from big game. A drugstore product allegedly turning hair green is questioned by a New York actress, with the jury doubtfully attributing the color to another cause.
A verse by Robert Northey imagines Admiral Dewey reflecting on the Santiago battle. The speaker quarrels with critics, questions orders, and praises the result as a glorious victory while avoiding judgment on specifics and blame.
The Boston dispute features Rev. C. E. Davis and Rev. Dr. Abbott clashing over alleged saloon support and Sunday quiet. Other notes touch smallpox worries in Boston merchants, a Nesmith street water break creating ice hazards, and city council delays on a proposed $30,000 contagious hospital.
Dr Adolf Meyer of the State hospital and Clark University Worcester is appointed director of the pathologic institute of New York state hospitals chosen by the State lunacy commission. Rev Dr Greer of St Bartholomew's New York declares his parishioners are rich and can donate blank checks when he asks for charity. Gen Miles receives two bay coach horses for use at Army HQ Washington. Mayor Johnson recites a poem at Cleveland candidates celebration and declines to reveal authorship.
The Ladies' auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. held a meeting to review chairmen reports from the Colonial fair held at the Y. M. C. A. hall. Net proceeds amount to 410 dollars for the new building fund.
Alfred T. Howe was appointed a special police officer without pay from the city for the Pawtucket Congregational church. The special police warrant of Herbert Wilmot for the same place was revoked as he resigned. Licenses granted include Common Victualler Louisa D. Sanborn 53 French street Alphonse Bienneville 8 Gore street George W. Shattuck 75 East Merrimack street Mary Richards 21 South street Frank Grenon 304 Moody street Arthur Champagne 16 Race street Junk Dealer Jos Douger 130 Fletcher street.
The patrons of the Ayer home have elected officers including President Mrs Geo F Richardson Vice Presidents Mrs James C Abbott and Mrs J W B Shaw Secretary Mrs Samuel Young Treasurer J Edward Gibson Auditor Charles C Hedricks Trustees Mrs Geo F Richardson Mrs John A Goodwin Mrs C W Wilder Mrs H A Lambert Mrs Wm P Brazer S G Mack Jacob Rogers George Motley Charles C Hutchinson
Quotations reflect on free coinage bills, reciprocity, and the trans isthmian canal treaty. The Springfield Republican notes the silver issue fading from politics while Col Clarke argues for careful reciprocity in select imports. The Boston Transcript praises the treaty's ratification and the shift from Clayton Bulwer to a working agreement.
A Christmas gift idea featuring a broad line of pictures both framed and unframed from Prince and Son at 108 Merrimack Street. The shop emphasizes quality and variety, presenting an appealing option for holiday shoppers seeking art.
Stationery shop Prince and Son at 108 Merrimack Street highlights a nice assortment of fashionable stationery suitable for Christmas gifts. The display emphasizes value pricing and seasonal selection for shoppers.
A note states that coming out teas should be served early this season to prevent gaiety from interfering with Lenten devotion. The guidance emphasizes timing and restraint in social gatherings during the period.
A holiday catalog style notice highlighting gift items for women and men. It lists triplicate mirrors, hand mirrors, perfumes from major makers, manicure sets in various cases, leather and chamois lined sets, combination manicure and toilet sets, sterling silver goods, and an invitation to visit holiday displays in Lowell.
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