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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
6
Lowell based note from the Courier-Citizen company describes it as the oldest daily paper in Middlesex county, established 1825, daily since 1845, published from Merrimack street, Lowell, delivered by carrier at six cents a week, listing building and postal details.
Yesterday remained mild and agreeable with a clear night. Today followed with similar conditions, perhaps even better, offering continued comfortable weather.
Editorial rooms and departments listed with telephone extensions 31 3 31 4 31 5. Patrons are asked to use care in calling. Communications about advertising, non delivery of papers, address changes and business inquiries should go to the business office at extension 31 5.
The Lowell Daily Courier argues against removing duties on beef and coal. It warns abolition could aid foreign producers and harm domestic consumers, noting limited impact on prices and risks of monopolies. It endorses protecting independent producers and urges cautious, balanced trade policy.
The public urges relief from price manipulation in coal. A city coal official quotes a Morganesque stance on ethics while calling for government supervision of output to curb high retail rates. The piece notes ongoing disputes over wholesale versus retail pricing and a public tired of conflicting explanations.
The piece cites coal prices and trust scrutiny, beef price pressures, and a Wanstead rail accident inference. It critiques political figures like John J. O Connor, questions city salaries, and calls for open publicity, coal supply stability, and fair rates as winter approaches. It ends noting legislative caucuses and a longer law code.
The Chicago Theological Seminary directors award Rev. G Campbell Morgan of London the doctor of divinity. Henry Phipps of Carnegie Steel travels in India and sends Isidor Straus $10000 for the Educational Alliance. The late Esther Dunn Jones of Montreal, born in George III’s era, lived 106 years and did not need glasses. William L Elkins of Philadelphia plans a $500000 orphan girls home for Free Masons' daughters. Rev H J Morehouse resigns as corresponding secretary of the American Baptist Education Society to stay with the Home Mission society after reelection.
Out of the Common notes the telephone has become popular in Ethiopia and a new line reaches Ho lota. Frankfort-on-Main is cited as Germanys richest city with average annual income of £269 for taxpayers, compared with Berlin at £133.
A collage of satirical quips and social observations covering city finances education health and local issues. It mocks currency at issue with Mexican dollars and gold, discusses council sessions, suggests loans, critiques education gaps, and notes speculative futures for oil and industry while weaving in cultural references and rumors.
European observers hail President's refusal to act as arbitrator as strengthening U S stance and Monroe Doctrine. The Hague tribunal gains prestige from such restraint, while Baron d Estournelles de Constant argues it preserves the tribunal's dignity and authority. Olney's Omaha invite snub noted as a cautious political move by a keen analyst.
The New York World recalls the closely timed deaths of Jessie Benton Fremont and Mrs Grant, two Missouri born women linked by marriages to military heroes and presidential contenders. Both shaped by California ties, their lives paralleled in age, ambition, and influence, with Fremont the PathFinder and Grant rising from modest beginnings to the White House.
A Washington Post editorials debate church advertising as Rev. G I Hall urges display ads and billboards to boost church reach. Proponents liken religion to business, while critics warn it undermines sacred purpose and dignity. The piece cites Chicago area churches including First Methodist Episcopal and contrasts lighting and visibility with secular signage.
A reader overhears a group of women debating rummage sales. One dismisses them as a cheap fund raiser, while another recalls Rev Minot J Savage urging parishioners to contribute. The discussion ends with the resolve to hold a rummage sale to stay timely and involved.
New York reports Dr Ernest C Lederle of the health department cites English claims and Chicago experiments as not novel noting lemon and orange juice kill germs in water. Dr W H Billings agrees acidified drinks, especially orange juice, have long been used to feed typhoid patients and asserts acid destroys typhoid germs.
A despatch to the City of Seattle reports Eldorado Klondike geyser causing heavy damage as it reopens after capping. The glacier formed by the eruption covers about three miles and grows larger, spreading water across the terrain, prompting territorial authorities to act.
Louisville, December 31. Twelve men are jailed on suspicion of involvement in the overnight hold-up of a Louisville & Nashville passenger train near Louisville. Names include Frank Hughes of Pittsburgh, George Love of Lima Ohio, Frank Wester of Hinton West Virginia, and James Murphy Michael McCarthy and George Harmon of Allegheny Pennsylvania.
Two attachments totaling 74 193 were granted by Justice Scott of the New York Supreme Court against the Keystone Telephone Company. Charles J. Marsh, on an assigned claim of Standard Underground Cable, secured one attachment, and National Conduit and Cable Company obtained the other.
A Christmas wedding in Nottingham joined Arthur Stone aged 18 to Ethel Willey aged 12 with Rev Ira D Morrison officiating. After a trip to Lynn Massachusetts the couple reside at the bride’s former home in Exeter New Hampshire.
Glens Falls N Y December 31 arrangements are under way for a series of ice races at the head of Lake George starting January 15. Two races on a kite shaped track will be run weekly while the ice remains suitable. A large number of entries from leading horse owners across northern New York have been received.
Dora Meek, who sank into a trance like sleep after a lovers quarrel on September 28 and has remained unawake, is believed dying in Centralia Illinois, with a high pulse since Sunday indicating exhaustion and little fever while respiration stays normal.
Paris dispatch from Caracas reports Venezuela will treat France’s claims as those of Britain Germany and Italy but refused Belgium Spain and Holland.
A hundred Boer volunteers bound for Somaliland will depart Cape Town next week, sailing as a relieved detachment joining the colonial forces.
A Plain Truth note announces painless dentistry with Dr. Allen at Old City Hall using painless methods to ease patient discomfort.
The Massachusetts case against Joseph Wilfrid Blondin for the 1901 Green Street murder has cost over 25,000 dollars to date. Suffolk and Middlesex counties share the bill, with hundreds spent on witnesses, jurors, travel, and expert services, including Harvard examiner Dr. F. S. Wood.
Country Life in America notes January brings many familiar birds such as Bob-White ruffed grouse crow blue jay chickadee downy woodpecker white-breasted nuthatch and goldfinch. Also frequent seekers include owls hawks bluebird cedar waxwing and song sparrow with occasional bald eagle or broad-winged hawk.
A Lowell Massachusetts man testifies that after months on the company's tablets his rheumatism disappeared and he regained his clerk position at the Franklin house. John J. Foyr, 23 Burlington Avenue, thanks the firm in a December 22 1902 letter.
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