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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1905
Page
6
The Oldest and best daily paper in Middlesex county dates from 1825 with daily status from 1845. Published at Courier Citizen Building, Merrimack Street, Lowell. Carriers deliver citywide for six cents a week. Sunday and holiday issues excluded.
Last night was mild again and today was bright and almost warm. Snow is melting rapidly making travel difficult on foot. The sunshine while warming the day also limited discomfort. Barometer readings are 29.78 yesterday 29.90 today. Temperature around 45 yesterday and 41 today.
Boston dispatch reports a partly cloudy sky for New England with light variable winds. The forecast covers tonight and Wednesday with no major storms expected.
Internal telephone listings for the Courier-Citizen Company include the Counting Room Editorial Rooms and Job Department. Patrons are asked to direct advertising questions, non-delivery of papers, address changes, and general business inquiries to the business office at 31-2.
A compact survey of political salvos and social twists: Dowie quits church duties to save health, Mrs. Eddy challenges Zion, and printers strike at a Methodist publishing house. Rumors swirl over Panama isthmus finance, Mr. Harriman jesting on Gov Ode’s power, and Col Ames rising in Congress. Manchester bank run stems from a misread milix sale, the Longworth sister weds a French count, and naval midshipmen face discipline after hazing.
In a column tone the piece notes Chairman Braden’s absence and his possible bid for superintendent of streets. It also mentions Hummel, a New York divorce lawyer facing a perjury subordination trial, famed for stage divorces. The commentary ties Moran’s actions to effects on Touraine and Sunday drinkers amid rising enforcement.
A writer argues for a network of mark boats equipped with wireless gear to patrol the Atlantic routes. Drawing on Kipling and recent ship distress events, the piece envisions on call aid, passenger recovery, supplies, and towing to port, predicting wireless systems will become essential and maybe illegal to travel without. The author foresees a future where ocean travel becomes vastly safer and more rapid than today.
A collection of city and national items: Letts revolt in Livonia, Boston district attorney Moran rising in profile, controversy over the Winthrop schoolhouse sale and the Touraine, a Panam canal press agent scandal, Christmas rush regulation talk, Armstrong committee contrasts with big firms, and bankers warned about loans to Walsh. Also mentions the shortest day and art museum tensions.
Washington December 19. The naturalization commission proposes strict residency and English requirements for citizenship and a uniform seven dollar fee to curb political naturalizations. It urges delaying naturalization near elections, replacing declarations with petitions filed three months prior, and creating a federal bureau of naturalization in the commerce and labor department. The panel also suggests restricting court jurisdictions and transferring funds to the treasury to cover costs.
New York Der 19 Two cases suspected by medical officers on Governor's Island to be smallpox developed among the 349 prisoners in Castle Williams the military prison of the department of the east yesterday. The victims Charles Patten and Henry Frank were immediately treated.
An 19th century notice sells Storey’s Plax Seed Compound as a safe home remedy for children and promises a cure for Gold by all druggists. The ad directs readers to C. K. Dickson's at 62 Central Street for Christmas presents for men.
A Lowell choral society under Mr. Blaisdell plans ambitious civic concerts with a hundred-voice chorus led by Eusebius Hood and featuring Miss Mary Reilly of Lowell as soloist. The Milford concert showcased fine balance and cantata work, including The Wreck of the Hesperus, with support from Lapham and Proctor, alongside skilled accompanists Mackay and Melendy.
In Washington a Senate debate on the Isthmian Canal Commission reveals Theodore Shonts’s assertion that, before Cannon took over, he held Clover Leaf Railroad stock and arranged to remain as president with a nominal link to the road through a new second vice president post. He says he delegated daily management to George I. Hoes while focusing on policy.
A boiler on a freight train near Reading Pennsylvania exploded today injuring the engineer and one brakeman fatally. The blast occurred on a Wilmington and Northern line as the chain loco hurled debris. Reports describe a derailment and extensive damage to the locomotive and track.
A fragment from a historical page notes a timely topic featuring local names in terse prose. The readable lines hint at community concern or discussion but lack full clarity on the event, date, or participants.
North Adams voters decide in a tight mayoral contest as incumbent Democrat Mayor Marshall R. Ford seeks reelection against Republicans Valmorea Whitaker. Both camps report heavy forenoon turnout with a narrow margin anticipated, license question unchanged after years of a license vote. North Adams remains the last city in the state to hold its municipal election, following others on earlier dates.
New York dispatch reports European Zionist central organization plans an international Jewish congress to address the Russian situation. The Brussels congress is set for January 29, 1906, with American Zionists expected to convene beforehand to appoint delegates and likely hold their own American congress in New York City.
The Central Vermont and Grand Trunk Railways announce special tow rates to Montreal and Quebec for New Year. Round trip fares from New England points are one dollar more than single fare, with Boston to Montreal at 19 and Quebec at 12 dollars. Tickets on Dec 28 through 31, returning by Jan list. Three daily fast trains to Montreal via River Junction, including the New England State Limited. Write for a booklet to T. H. Hanley, NKEP A, 360 Washington Street, Boston, MA. Carter's Sulphur Wafers for sore throat and canker.
A brief card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness shown after the death of Mary M. The note acknowledges sympathy and contributions made to the church in memory of the deceased.
A brief note expresses gratitude for the cordial reception and kind words received from the Law family and the community. The writer promises to continue efforts and acknowledges appreciation from December 28 at 223 Central St.
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