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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1903
Page
6
Lowell Daily Courier Citizen declares itself the oldest and best daily in Middlesex county. Established 1825, daily since 1845 except Sundays and holidays, Merrimack Street address, 6 cents a week by carrier, Courier-Citizen Company.
Yesterday afternoon remained clear and cold with a night similar to Sunday. There were authentic records of 10 below this morning. Fore noon started sunny but later became overcast. Readings show barometer around 29.92 in the past, 30.08 and 30.06, with temperatures about 18, 11, and 18 across the listed times.
Indications from Boston on December 29 forecast increasing cloudiness with snow tonight, warmer Wednesday, snow then clearing. Brisk easterly winds expected to shift to west by Wednesday, shaping a unsettled winter pattern for the region.
Editorial and counting room contacts listed for Courier Citizen Company. Patron guidance asks callers to use proper channels with business office at 31-5 for advertising, non delivery issues, address changes, and general inquiries.
Financial pundits project a mild, steady year with no dramatic booms or busts. The current downturn appears to be a correction rather than a collapse, with American industry on a sound footing and policies supporting steady growth despite cotton crop woes in Lowell.
The piece criticizes Russia for stealthy moves toward China and possible conflict, warns of war if Colombia or the Panama canal dispute escalates, and mocks political maneuvers around Hanna, Bryan, and the Panama treaty while noting looming ice and cotton contrasts and Cambridge university politics.
A mosaic of quirky notes on politics markets and sport. Pugilist Kid Pantz from Boston and Johnnie Poe of Princeton enlist for Panama service. Santo Domingo’s governments and Russia Japan trade tensions frame a world of perils and business. Rockefeller fires a valet over stock gambling, hinting at parallels between masters and men.
A collage of editorials discusses Democratic leader support for Bryan, Southern backing for the Panama treaty, the potential political impact in Mississippi and Louisiana, and the broader stance of Northern and Southern factions. It also notes Dr. Hale’s Senate chaplaincy and calls for a public policy that blends religious example with governance. A medical ad promotes Foley's Kidney Cure with local druggists listed.
Russia seeks a rapid purchase of a million pounds of embalmed meat from American packers. The ominous note suggests soldiers’ grievances may be muffled. Recent disasters stir concern as chronicling of every incident grows sparser.
Haverhill’s shoe production shows a decline prompting debate over causes and future prospects. Manufacturers, workers, and local officials weigh market demand, labor costs, and potential investment as the industry seeks stability.
The will of Frederick T. Parker of Newton filed for probate leaves about $10,000 to the Old South church Boston the Boston Museum of Fine Arts the Boston Young Men's Christian association and the New England Baptist hospital. Rev Ambrose White Vernon resigns to join Dartmouth College as professor of biblical literature and church pastor. Commander Francis H Delano of the Nashville promoted to captain owing to past disabilities removed. Edwin P Does Boston manager of the David Harum company underwent a serious operation in Lexington Ky and cannot continue with the company. Secretary Hay remains ill bron
In Lowell parlor rooms overflow with Christmas gifts and visitors. A tomato rice dish makes a quick festive side, and a Sunday school tree promises treats for all ages. A horse and dog caper ends with the mastiff alarmed. Parsifal zealots weigh travel to Bayreuth amid phased special nights. Battles Home residents enjoy a royal Christmas feast arranged by Mrs. J. B. Francis.
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes a bleak outlook for Democrats in the next presidential race. It explains that government policy cannot change before March 1907 and predicts Republican Senate control will persist for years. It suggests a Democratic president would offer limited gains due to civil service rules and Senate majority.
The Middle Sex North society hosts the first farmers meeting of 1904 at the vestry of the Congregational church in Dorset Centre on Wednesday January 6 at 10 o'clock. H R Kenney of Worcester will speak on Market Garden Dinner at 12 16. Grace M Swanson of Simmons College speaks on Variety in Food and How It May Be Attained. A cooking demonstration and readings follow with electric cars every 15 minutes.
An 1910 style ad touts headaches from colds and promises relief by removing the cause with Laxative Bromo Quinine. It urges readers to request the full official name to verify the product.
Salt Lake City reports United Mine Workers organizer Don Kelliher denounces Mormon church leader Angus M. Cannon remarks favoring replacement workers in Carbon county coal mines. Kelliher accuses the church of opposing organized labor and urges unity to oppose Senator Reed Smoot’s seat in Congress. He also sends a telegram to UMWA president John Mitchell warning of war on labor and urging defense.
T. P. Shonts, former president of the Indiana Illinois & Iowa railroad, elected president and general manager of the Cleveland Leaf road, Toledo, St. Louis & Western. Norton resigned. control rests with a voting trust led by Gen. Thomas H. Hubbard and Edwin Hawley. Shonts, who holds a large stock block, will take office January 16.
Tokio on December 2 reports an emergency ordinance granting the government nearly unlimited credit for military defense. Three related acts tighten control of the Seoul Jusen railway, reorganize imperial military headquarters during war, and create a war council for wartime. These measures, officials say, fully cover emergencies.
Jeremiah M. Allen president of Hartford Steam Boiler Inspections and Insurance died at his Hartford residence after a short illness. He was active in many societies including the American Academy of Political and Social Science and the American Historical Society. Born in Enfield in 1838, he is survived by his wife Elizabeth Roberts and son H. Allen of Boston.
Watsons Americans are current attraction at the Lyceum Theatre Boston with opening and closing pieces praised as the best yet. Beauchamp brothers two European equilibrists, Mc Farland and Murrey Irish comedians, Wheeler and Washburn dancers, Batcheller performers, Billy W. Watson chief comedian and Jeanette Dupree principal singer rounded out the company.
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