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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1903
Page
6
Lowell Daily Courier notice describes the oldest Middlesex county paper established 1825 as daily since 1845. Published at Courier Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell with Sunday and holiday exceptions. Carrier delivery six cents a week in the city.
Boston dispatch notes a fair but colder spell for New England with tonight and Wednesday seeing brisk westerly winds. The outlook calls for diminishing clouds and seasonal temperatures across coastal and inland areas as the forecast period unfolds.
The piece argues that Panama's revolt against Colombian misrule justifies the canal project and rebuts anti imperialist critiques. It condemns Senator Gorman's bid to block the treaty, contending imperial motives harm U S interests and praise the Panamanian bid for independence and U S recognition.
The argument contrasts Maryland and Hoar on ethics and motives regarding the Panama matter. Supporters warn against blocking the treaty, noting no injustice to Colombia and cautioning against punishing all parties as a “favor” that could harm Colombia. The piece frames empathy for Panamanian rebellion and praise for the President’s lawful conduct.
The Panama case is not likely to be settled by arbitration. Panama dislikes the Colombia family arrangements and may pursue revolution if it cannot break away. Elsewhere, Chicago police oppose picketing funerals, Russian fleet names loom, Williamsburg bridge praised and mocked, Boston sees thuggery, and the Black list comment stirs civil service talk.
Prof. George W. Hough of Northwestern University receives notification of his election to associate membership in the Royal Astronomical Society of London. He is acclaimed a leading Jupiter expert with over 600 double stars discovered. The Paris funeral of Baron Arthur de Rothschild attracted wide public attention.
A summary of why armor plate commands high prices according to the Iron and Steel member of Scientific American. The piece notes nine months of continuous work per plate across multiple departments, extensive transport within vast Bethlehem Steel Works facilities, and many process steps. It compares Krupp armor to its higher resistance and lighter weight, justifying cost factors.
A fragmentary 19th century note mixes holiday wit and political jabs. It mentions Senator Hanna’s illness and the free traders meeting in Boston, hints at a Christmas gift delay, and quips about Santa hiring Glidden autos amid Arctic temps as we near the shortest day and midpoint of winter.
Quotations show Democratic Senate leaders pressuring a reluctant minority to oppose the Panama treaty. Critics say this makes party politics of a measure reflecting national obligations from the Panama revolution. Riis cites 298 alleys housing 25 000 colored people in Washington as a call for reform. The Monroe Doctrine would not bar the United States from advising South American republics on conduct.
A Springfield Mass brewery sent a $25 check to the local Democratic committee. The check was returned with a note saying the contribution was inadequate and grossly insulting. The Indianapolis Journal adds that insults must be large enough to be tolerated if Democrats are to be insulted.
At the Lyceum theatre in Boston this week the Fay Foster company presents a musical comedy rich in music and comedy with cowboys pretty girls and lively acts. The vaudeville lineup includes Mosher and Houghton on a comedy bicycle act Terry Elmer and company Cosmopolitan Trio the Crawford Sisters Cunningham and Smith Constance Windom and Prof Lawrence Crane offering card manipulation novelty and charm.
A small boy strives to be well behaved amid holiday lore as Old Saint Nick is said to favor the well behaved. The charm of Santa’s kindness underscores the season’s moral tone.
Clerks endure strenuous hours behind department store counters as holiday trade surges. Shoppers linger and leave without thanks while local street dust and transit delays frustrate residents. A Unitarian tree project teaches children to wrap gifts for the poor, and Davis & Sargent mill reports quick repairs after a recent fire.
A period notice touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as the best cure for colds easing coughs and preventing complications. It lists Ellingwood & Co and other drug stores on Central Merrimack Middlesex streets as retailers.
Court General Dimon held its last meeting of the year in Elkshall electing officers for the coming year. Dennis Murphy was re elected chief ranger and Patrick Owens won a $15 overcoat prize for recruiting 50 members in three months. Livermore lodge No 67 Ancient Order of United Workmen also elected officers. Loyal Wamesit lodge No 7102 I C O F M A named officers to be installed January 4.
A surrogate of Suffolk county approves the second judicial accounting of the Austin Corbin estate executors and trustees. Litigation by one daughter depleted the fortune from 4.9 million in 1897 to a cash balance of 290 thousand and realty around 1.5 million. In 1901 accounting executors were charged with 2.477 million. substantial real estate remains unlisted and division of the estate continues unresolved.
Eli Hilson a lincoln county negro was assassinated while returning home in his buggy. Whitecaps had warned him last winter to leave the country and fired on his home four weeks earlier. This marks a second negro death in the same area within a month, heightening local fear.
Doubie S and H green stamps offered during a weekly promotion at the 20th Century Shoe Store. Shoppers could collect stamps with purchases, redeemable for discounts or merchandise as part of the store's stamp campaign.
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