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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1901
Page
4
A reflective line of thought on selfishness and certainty. The speaker asserts pride in being right while acknowledging self-interest, noting that such balance is rare and often celebrated in giving gifts. The fragment hints at social critique of motives.
Valparaiso reports Argentina and Chile have signed a protocol agreeing to submit all disputed questions to arbitration by Great Britain. The move follows intensified efforts to peacefully settle differences between the two South American nations.
Buenos Ayres reports renewed patriotic demonstrations over potential war with Chile. Argentina recalls its minister from Santiago as diplomats seek a direct settlement or possible war. Armies mobilize, with 80,000 troops to be moved in 48 hours and a 65 million piastre annual cost.
New York dispatch reports a police captain reshuffle following Wardman Glennon's conviction. Captains Flood and Sheehan swap posts, Albertson moves to Delancey, Stevenson to Eldridge, while Patrolman Cox is suspended without pay. District Attorney Ridgeway and Justice Jerome promise action against all negligent plainclothes officers.
In Middlesboro Kentucky on December 23 Charles Preston aged about eighty took young Jessie Marion for a sleigh ride on Powell River across the Cumberland Mountains. The ice broke and the girl drowned. Preston attempted a rescue then, overcome by grief, killed himself in the child's mother's presence.
Very Rev. E. M. OCallaghan rector of St John’s Roman Catholic church and vicar general of the New Hampshire diocese receives a prized Christmas gift from Admiral in Concord. The report notes the honor accorded to the church leader by a naval figure, highlighting the season’s gesture.
After the Spanish war a casket with autograph portraits of Admiral Cervera and his family was presented. On the outside a gold inscribed plate marked the gift. Vicar General O Connellghan during the Portsmouth parish aided imprisoned Spanish sailors on Seavey's Island for comfort and spiritual needs, earning wide appreciation.
Governor Van Sant reports replies from Montana and North Dakota to a December 30 conference proposal at Helena to oppose the Northwestern railway merger. Gov. Toole will greet attendees. Gov. White of North Dakota will attend with Attorney General Pyle. Invitations were sent to Idaho, South Dakota, Washington, Oregon. target is broad morale support from these states.
Washington reports Consular Agent Harris at Ellenstock says Germany will likely seek a deal with the United States before negotiating treaties with others. The German press focuses on how the new tariff bill may affect 1938 treaty renewals. Harris notes American foodstuffs and manufactured goods have strong German footholds.
Lord Kitchener reports sharp engagements across Orange River Colony and Transvaal on December 18 19 and 29. British losses are heavy with at least 15 percent casualties, including multiple officers and soldiers killed wounded and wounded. Boers under Britz De Wet and Botha drive and counterattack in several actions leaving numerous dead and prisoners.
Ten clerks employed by J Pierpont Morgan reportedly received Christmas presents of a five thousand dollar gold certificate. A Morgan messenger drew the bills from the sub treasury, and the notes, freshly engraved, are prized for their color and craftsmanship though rarely used in business.
Col John N Partridge told President Roosevelt he has not chosen a deputy yet If a deputy is not named by January 1 Devery would be removed pending a successor Col Partridge said during a lunch at the White House this December day
Washington officials announce executive departments will be closed on Christmas and New Year. Clerks and employees may be excused for a half day tomorrow after extensive discussion.
Pekin dispatch says the Chinese court arrived Sunday at Tzu Chow within Chi Li province and was greeted by numerous officials during the official welcome ceremony.
Washington announces a winter cruise by the North Atlantic squadron featuring drills in landing and launching boats with crews of sailors simulating actual warfare. The training ship Prairie will be used, arriving in the gulf of Paria near Venezuela and remaining between Port of Spain and Fort De France until early March.
Yale University in New Haven has received thirty thousand dollars from Herbert K. Smith Melissa Smith and Ernest W. Smith of New York. The money honors the late Rev Edward A Smith Yale 1856 formerly a university corporation member and creates a fund in memory of Isaac E Smith of New York. Income from the fund will support current expenses of the academical department.
Detroit on December 23 reports Dr. Longyear, attending surgeon, stating Gen. R. A. Alger is in good condition with pulse 76 and temperature under 100. The general feels better than for some time and shows cheerfulness with no current fear of deterioration.
Booker T. Washington, president of Tuskegee Institute, visited the President in the cabinet room for a considerable time. Secretary Hitchcock joined later and Washington left with him. Washington gave no statement, but Southern appointments were believed to be discussed.
An advertisement extols Moxie as a digestive aid that feeds stomach nerves and the whole nervous system. It claims meals aid digestion when taken with food and that the drink itself nourishes nerves like roast beef builds flesh. It highlights non alcoholic status for winter use as a great American home beverage.
In Plymouth on December 23 the Standish Guards Company D Fifth Regiment celebrated their 83rd formation anniversary with a street parade, a banquet, a concert, and a ball. Col. William H. Oakes of the Fifth Regiment attended with staff as a guest.
Joseph F. O Grady councilman from Staten Island was tonight nominated for Congress in the seventh district by Democrats who refused to participate in the convention last Saturday night that nominated Perry Belmont.
Jeffersonville Indiana December 23 Newell C Rathbun was tonight found guilty of manslaughter and his punishment fixed at two to fourteen years in the penitentiary.
London reports the death of Edward Onslow Ford RA famed sculptor born in 1852. A second item notes Wood's jewelry store offering cut price jewelry watches diamonds and bric-a-brac with urgent early-bird prompts.
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