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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
6
Oldest Lowell daily paper details Courier Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell delivering by carrier in city at 6 cents a week established 1825 daily in 1845 edition notes and holidays policy
At midnight yesterday the temperature was 40 degrees, a few degrees below the early afternoon. This morning was fair and warmer. Snow is rapidly melting from city streets as barometer readings rise from 29.90 to 30.10 inches and temperatures reach 46 degrees by midmorning.
Indications from Boston date December 20 forecast fair tonight with rain in Connecticut. Thursday rain affects southern portion with rain or snow in the northern portion. Winds light and variable, becoming high easterly.
A December 20 1995 Lowell Daily Courier column reflects on insurance prudence and constitutional reverence to Plymouth Rock The piece comments on Public Hall construction risks warns about public hall dangers and notes the death of Prof Jebb Cambridge England while critiquing Panama lobbying and Moody Morton matters It also touches on British politics labor issues Burna and alumni representation in colleges and comments on bank governance and Representative Longworth Roosevelt style political debate.
City politics question Alderman Hraden and his fitness for the school superintendent post. Critics cite private business ties and lengthy absences from public duties, wondering about connections and inspectorate delays. Rumors also mention Breton rumored interest and questions about merit.
Emphatic denial surfaces as Alderman reshapes roles. Arlo Bates writes that the president aligned with a subordinate of Director Robinson, creating an intolerable official climate. Robinson resigns and heads to New York, while Boston mourns the loss of casts and wonders at policy changes. European museums avoid such cuts, preferring plaster reproductions to guard priceless gems.
A critique of city finances argues that recurring borrowing to cover running expenses reflects weak governance. Voters elect ineffective officials, ignore budget limits, and allow costly projects while revenue falls short. The piece urges living within income and electing stronger administrations.
A mosaic of opinions and wry observations touches on ice safety, library trustees, jewelry theft by Conservatory girls, insurer critics, a teary defendant Abe Hummel, hotel reputations, Gen Miles shifted roles, curator Pardon Clarke, attitudes to the Japanese, and a Boston suit over a wife persistently calling his phone seeking equitable relief.
Ellsworth Maine December 20 The body of Rev Dr Wm Edwin Parson pastor of the Church of the Reformation Washington D C who died at Haven was sent to Washington today He was 60 a noted Lutheran clergyman and early educator to visit Japan He died after a protracted illness with two shocks since November 22 He leaves a wife and six sons Funeral and interment are planned in Hanover Pa with the body to be taken directly there.
Next Sunday at Kirk Street church both services will follow a reverent Christmas order. Lowell churches maintain worship over entertainment with beautifully printed programs and a focus on holiness. The music features a top quartet, a soloist with a rare voice, and a pivotal sermon within the day’s larger message.
Mr George Fox superintendent of the Middlesex Woolen Mills resigns to take a post at Foxcroft Maine after nine years with the company. Agent Saunders assumes agent and superintendent duties hereafter while Charles Wing moves from designing to become assistant to Mr Aleh. William Lake will fill Wing's former position.
At McManmon's floral parlors on Prescott street a large variety of flowering plants is offered for Christmas. The windows display palms azaleas cyclamens primroses lily of the valley orange trees with fruit and evergreens. The plants are home grown and favored for lasting quality and climate resilience. McManmon's also features the newest Christmas bows and wreaths in healthy, evergreen varieties.
At the regular board meeting the police heard applications granted for common victualers and an auctioneer. Licenses issued to Albert Beisvert 278 West Sixth Street Alice LeFevre 6 Tucker Street Eugene Gee auctioneer Middleeen Street John M West View Street Kim and Son 946 Central Street. Anthony 346 Central Street granted a Sunday concert license. Weather notes follow.
A cake store on Central Street reopens under the direction of Lady Store Keeper girded, marking a new era for the Dragon Centre neighborhood. The shop promises fresh pastries and a bright postwar outlook for the quarter.
Local note reports Feempeoh Hardware Co testing a 92.58 score toward S16 in a regional event. The brief mentions the pursuit of a precise mark by the team, with no further outcomes or competing scores documented.
A downtown gathering debated grand opera, with many mispronouncing works from Aida to The Pirates of Penzance. A sharp critic corrected others, noting most in the room misidentify operas and composers, while a reporter miswrites Verdi's Aida as AIDS.
An old advertisement extols Sanford’s Ginger as a remedy for colds fevers chills and stomach upsets claiming warmth and healthful benefits with a promise of genuine quality for readers seeking relief through traditional tonics.
Chicago Dec 20 James H Eckels member of the clearing house committee that took over the properties of John R Walsh said the bank assets especially the national bank will liquidate for much more than anticipated. He noted rich corporations seek first options on bonds stocks and properties and expects Walsh to emerge with substantial means. The committee had set conservative value estimates but Eckels believes cash returns will be very large once assets are sold.
Nearly new six room cottage in excellent condition with pleasant furnishings. Includes 24,000 feet of land two hen houses and a tool house. Located about 100 minutes from Merrimack square on thefore. Priced at 1650 dollars. For further information contact Thomas H. Elliott at 64 Central Street.
Washington reports the Senate in executive session confirmed several nominations including William A. Prickitt as consul-general at Auckland and William F. Willoughby as treasurer of Porto Rico. Others include Laurence H. Graham as Porto Rico interior commissioner, Frank Feuille as Porto Rico attorney general, and district attorneys Charles A. Wilson and army officers. Some nominations were held up for now, with Gen Crozier for chief of ordnance and Gen Davis for judge advocate general pending. Postmaster appointments in various states were also confirmed.
North Adams December 19 Mayor Marshall R. Ford Democrat won re election over Valmore A. Whitaker Republican by 635 votes. Republicans gained five city council seats to two for Democrats, shifting next year’s government 6 to 1 in their favor. A three year term for city auditor passed, police expansion failed, and the city again voted license yes with 1724 to 1267.
Boston, Dec. 20. The annual election of the Democratic Club of Massachusetts was held at the club rooms in this city yesterday. Officers chosen include President Arthur Lyman of Waltham and vice presidents Charles F. Adams, 2nd, of Concord.
Charles S. Bird of Walpole, Robert M. Burnett of Southboro, James B. Carroll of Springfield, William L. Douglas of Brockton, William A. Gaston of Boston, Charles Giddings of Great Barrington, Charles S. Hamlin of Boston, Augustus Hemenway of Canton, Osborne Howes of Brookline, William Jenney of Medford, Henry W. Lamb of Brookline, Waldo Lincoln of Worcester, Richard Olney of Boston and Josiah Quincy of Boston, secretary, with William H. Brown of Boston as treasurer and Edwin Sheafe of Boston listed as secretary-treasurer.
Constantinople reports the massacre of Mussulmans by Armenians persists in Tiflis and across Caucasia on Dec 18. Muslims, including Persians Tartars Ottomans, are hunted. about two thousand Mussulman families seek refuge near Tiflis. Cossacks plunder Muslim homes at Batoum. Belgium seeks Edward Joris delivered for trial per 1838 treaty. Porte opposes. Joris and three others were sentenced to death on Dec 18 by a native court.
Christmas shoppers are offered hot chocolate made with fine imported chocolate milk and whipped cream at Howard the druggist 197 Central Street. The shop emphasizes a carefully prepared drink unlike the quick serve variety and also offers ice cream soda and college ices. Open till midnight.
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