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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1903
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier announces its long standing status as oldest daily in Middlesex County, established 1825 with daily publication since 1845. Published at Courier Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell, delivered by carrier in city at six cents a week, except Sundays and holidays.
The report details a Saturday with light snow before dawn turning to rain that froze and forced churchgoers into the streets. A rising temperature ended the freezing, followed by a rainy windy afternoon and heavy downpour at night, with today starting milder and springlike before a 5 p.m. barometer reading.
Boston reports a forecast for New England with fair conditions tonight and Tuesday. Light rain or snow possible in the northwest, colder tonight in the northeast, with brisk to high westerly winds on Tuesday.
Editorial room and counting room numbers listed for Sourier Citizen Company with guidance to direct communications to the business office at 31 5 for advertising, non delivery of papers, address changes, and business inquiries.
Senator Morgan of Alabama cites empty chairs during his speech and urges a rule to allow a half hour recess after morning business for refreshments. He argues the chamber is poorly attended and proposes adequate facilities for his oratorical needs to prevent delays in Senate business.
A Civic Federation member notes Senator Hanna prefers serving the civic body over the presidency. While settling capital and labor tensions may yield greater lasting good, the lure of the presidency remains tempered by Roosevelt’s-wide popularity. The report, from hostile sources, should be taken with caution.
The talk centers on ex-Gov Crane joining the cabinet if Roosevelt is re elected or elected next year. The President reportedly holds Crane in high esteem and respects his judgment, often citing him as an unofficial adviser widely noted in national press. The governor is described as a level headed adviser.
A columnist recalls a prudent statesman’s steady leadership, laments labor strife near funerals, and notes public interest in the Cassatt railroad dispute with Gould and Rockefeller. The piece cites Sir Thomas, a hopeful Shamrock superstition, Chaplain Hale, isthmus tensions, and references Milton, a Salem church fire, Boston’s spires, and a suggested vast Christmas gift to Pope Pius with a forthcoming denial.
The piece notes early concessions to island sugar planters set a pattern for similar demands by other sugar interests. It questions if generosity pays and references Gov Aycock of North Carolina and Sen Tillman of South Carolina. It also mentions a Swedish consul declaring Sweden a friend and Gen Merriam denying unpopularity of the Wood appointment.
Unfavorable for manufacturers, the 13 cent cotton price proves highly favorable to planters this year, with the growers achieving success this season independent of W. P. Brown and Scully et al.
Secretary Root polishes Wood and the weather shifts again while grafters cheer a Christmas tree scene. The strike at funerals in Chicago worries authorities as Chelsea braces for a new license law and a Boston burglar gang expansion looms.
A collection of excerpts discusses Colombia Panama isthmus rights, Roosevelt as Republican candidate in 1904, and opposition from powerful capitalists after Knox Northern Securities cases. Critics argue Roosevelt will be nominated by acclamation and resist concessions to large corporations despite pressures from beef, coal, and railroad interests.
F C Dolan general superintendent of Colorado and Southern with Denver offices has been appointed general manager of the Fort Worth and Denver City railway with headquarters at Fort Worth Texas. Governor Taft will leave Manila Wednesday en route to Tokio to meet the Mikado and will be greeted by Honolulu crowds on arrival. Miss Lillian Abano a Liverpool harpist died at Harper hospital Detroit aged 20 after typhoid fever. Missouri Attorney General Crow left Redlands Cal for health rest likely six weeks. he has been ill with nervous prostration and grippe.
Washington reports 112624 examined for classified service and 40423 appointments last year. 24 percent clerical, 3 percent professional, 38 percent mechanical, 7 percent skilled labor. About 80 percent passed. 36 percent secured appointments. local examiner boards urged. Philippines salaries up, more technical applicants, Americans over half the force. Porto Rico exams show higher passage for Porto Ricans than Americans.
A Brooklyn Life cartoon caption alleges that a man is a fortune hunter, while another panel defends him by noting he has proposed to several women who are not worth more than a million. The dialogue mocks social climbing and marriage markets.
The Boston Journal reports a heavy rain across affected districts ending a water shortage that had threatened mill closures in Merrimack drainage areas. Rivers rose several inches, easing the drought while mills in downstream towns faced a potential shutdown as water levels rebounded. Meanwhile a parade of short notes reflects on humor in newspapers, frost, and local civic chatter about alumni and debating clubs.
San Francisco reports the torpedo boat destroyers Paul Jones and Preble at Mare Island navy yard coaled and prepared for sea awaiting eastbound officers. They are expected to sail next Wednesday for Panama. Crews from Independence augment the ships though both lack several officers.
Recent deaths note Albert Daggett former state senator and sheriff died in Rumford Falls Maine aged about 60. Born in Troy New York, he served as postal card contractor in Derby Connecticut and Piedmont West Virginia before moving to Maine two years ago. He leaves a widow and two children Alec Daggett a Washington druggist and Mrs. R L Nicholson of Rumford Falls.
A vintage advertisement claims Mother Gray's Sweet Powders cure feverishness bad stomach teething disorders move and regulate the bowels destroy worms in children. It cites over 30000 testimonials and offers a free sample with address in Le Roy New York.
Woodworths Juvenile Perfume boxes hold four pretty labeled vials of perfume in four odors, 25c. Merrie Christmas box contains three bottles of toilet water, 25c. Combination box with soap cake sachet and perfume costs 25c, and a larger box with two soaps, perfume, and toilet water at 50c. Finest quality and great value advertised from 197 Central Street.
Washington D C Dec 19 Congress recesses as pension bill passes House and plans for early adjournment to attend Chicago Republican National Convention Col James Reynolds travels to arrange Massachusetts delegation with Henry Cabot Lodge John L Bates W Murray Crane Everett C Benton and others named for at large posts and district candidates including H P Field W H Fairbank C M Hoyt W W Lufkin C H Allen W S Knox Secreary Hitchcock proposes traveling pension boards reform opposed by Congress due to patronage fears and local board roles described.
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