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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1903
Page
8
A Middlesex Women's Club column surveys holiday decor and shop scenes, praises Kneisel quartet, and muses on trading stamps. It humorously laments neckwear, dog shoppers in London, and discusses voting rights, women in higher education, and Ivy Williams making bar exam history.
In a closely fought Senior versus Sophomore contest, the seniors edged the sophomores with a 12 to 4 score as Miss Bradt led with five floor goals. The game featured strong defense from Miss Sweatt and Miss Cutler and sharp shooting from Miss Cassidy and Miss Crossett. Attendance reached 150 as the school emphasizes class league spirit and plans a rematch Wednesday at 3:30.
The People's club omits its cooking lesson for Christmas holidays. Middlesex Women's club considers a new department to aid public schools with cooperation from College club. Miss Lucie A. Tucker to perform with Baltimore Oratorio society for The Messiah next week. Massachusetts State Federation winter meeting to be hosted by Quinshipaug in Milford. DAR conference with state regents to meet early in the new year possibly before the Washington national gathering in February.
A Victorian style guide offers ham glazed with cloves baked to crisp brown, champagne sauce if needed, and a cranberry frappe as a festive starter. It also provides mushroom stuffing for turkey, compote of chestnuts, and a creole cream dessert, with detailed steps and measurements.
The Seniors dominated yesterday afternoon’s class league clash, winning 12 to 2 after three uneventful periods. Poor shooting plagued the Sophomores as many free throws were missed and the ball rarely found the net despite numerous attempts.
The article surveys bodice solutions with surplice gowns and lace guimpes, flat velvet trims, and sash ribbons. It notes coats and wraps gaining prominence over three quarter lengths, new skirt fullness, and the shift from Medici collars to chest protectors. It praises dressmakers' skill in creating graceful folds without capes and the flattering fit for varied figures.
Montpelier Vt Dec 21 The trial of Alexander Garreto for the murder of Eli Corti during a clash between Socialists and anarchists at Barre is nearing completion. The defense rested and the state called only a few rebuttal witnesses. Tomorrow arguments will begin and a judge charge is expected Wednesday with a jury likely to hear the case that day. Defense witnesses testified Corti and friends moved to prevent Garreto leaving the hall while the state presented witnesses denying any crowd at the door. The court adjourned after rebuttal examinations until 9 am tomorrow.
The United States Supreme Court affirmed a Court of Claims ruling denying increased pay to Ulysses C. White, a civil engineer in the navy, under the Navy Personnel Act of 1899. White argued his five years of prior army service should count toward higher rates, but the court ruled the law is prospective, not retrospective.
Washington December 21 Mr Squiers United States minister to Cuba reports to Acting Secretary Loomis that the Cuban government practically accepts the states department suggestions for Isle of Pines schools a modified judicial proceeding and a port opening for American settlers The plan need not amend the treaty but can be effected by diplomatic notes between the United States and Cuba.
The solicitor general asked the U S Supreme Court to advance the Interstate Commerce Commission case against David J. Baird and others. The suit arises from W R Hearst's complaint against coal carriers linked to the 1902 anthracite strike, centering on ICC power to compel contract production and demand railroad officers answer whether freight rates are reasonable.
Providence December 21 Harry Spikes arrested in Lewiston a week earlier and brought back by Detective Nickerson pleaded not guilty in district court to two counts of assault with a razor in a local saloon on December 9. He is held in 700 dollars on each count for trial December 29.
Hamburg December 21 meeting of principal ship owners agreed to form an international union of sailing ship companies to fix minimum freight rates for homeward and intermediate voyages. The rates will cover actual expenses only.
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