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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
6
The Lowell Daly Courier, oldest Middlesex county daily, established 1825 and 1845 as a daily. Published at Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street Lowell, delivered by carrier citywide for six cents a week, with Sundays and holidays exempt.
The thirteenth snow storm began just before noon yesterday and dropped about two inches by night. This morning the sky was gray and unsettled as the barometer read 29.95 at noon. Temperature ranged from 29 to 31 degrees, with lingering clouds.
Boston reports a forecast for New England calling for generally cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday with possible snow tonight. Temperatures expected to rise slightly on Thursday, though Eastern Maine may see a smaller change. Winds will be fresh from the north to west.
The January 1902 Lowell Daily Courier analyzes a proposed restructuring of the Erie Telegraph and Telephone company. It argues a new, debt free company with ten million in bonds and twelve million from American Telephone and Telegraph would consolidate key operations, fund construction, and ensure prudent management while preserving stockholder value. It also notes political commentary about liquor reform and city hall patronage in separate items.
The secretary of the navy answers critics who claim bias in prize money awards to admirals after the West Indian campaign. He asserts the selections followed pre existing laws and were not controlled by the department. The emphasis remains that the best officer deserved the position, not political alignment.
The unexpected defeat of Perry Belmont in a downtown district reflects Tammany opposition and public discontent. The writer questions Belmont as a congressman and urges New York City officials to focus on common sense, avoid petty feuds, and consider re election for capable incumbents to safeguard city interests.
Banks in New York City state and national levels hold less than 8.3 million in capital while surplus and undivided profits reach slightly over 100 million. They total 183 million in loans funded mainly by deposits of 926.2 million, a level not deemed excessive though a panic could strain operations.
The passage declares Iowa as the leading state in influential cabinet and congressional positions. Governor Shaw heads the Treasury, Wilson leads Agriculture, Henderson is Speaker of the House, and Allison and Dolliver serve in the Senate, highlighting Iowa's prominence and power.
Canada imports foreign woolens at $1.60 per person annually while the United States imports only cents per capita. Yet Canada is a wool country and should be one. The preferential tariff on British woolens has hindered home woolen manufactures prosperity in Canada.
In the General Court, Myers lets President Soule announce committees, reversing the usual House wait for Senate. Once common to announce the week the assembly met, there is no reason not to return to that practice now with both officers confident of re election.
The piece questions whether the President granted Schley leave to reopen his case and notes the distinction between permission to prepare an appeal and actual leave. It laments the ongoing quarrel and mentions shifting views on free trade as well as Boston politics, including Mayor Hart’s financial handling and the Irish-American administration’s future credit.
The Herald notes Paris papers question Senator Lodge will back a Warwick or Hanna. He plans to do better than both by presenting a braly plucky sandy Henry Cabot Lodge sui generis.
The Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange elected William Craig to a second term as president after a record run of strong leadership. The writeup notes Craig’s popularity among friends and critiques the bias toward personal connections in city office races, urging a broader fitness standard for all voters.
Boston plans a boot and shoe exhibition for next year mirroring a London event where American footwear featured prominently. The Boston fair aims to be the leading show on this side of the Atlantic for footwear and related industries.
The remark suggests building two Isthmian canals, one via Panama and another via Nicaragua, to manage surplus by creating parallel routes. It frames the plan as a solution to congestion and overage, implying economic and strategic benefits from competing routes.
A colorful column surveys politics and public life with wry asides. It notes youthful city fathers, a potential wireless telephone, and Clerk-like speculation about candidates. Satirical lines touch on Pekin delegations, Secretary Shaw’s move, and plans for public works and parks.
A sequence of short items notes personal woes and work, a Lowell artist at 15, Boston sub treasuries tremor, and winter snow nuisance. Obituaries mention Elbridge S. Brooks of Somerville, a prolific writer, born in Lowell. Reflections on drinking habits in New York City and local journalism changes in Somerville. Political club reform talk follows a Democratic committee shakeup and tension over leadership and funds.
A digest of diverse facts including New York flats population estimates, Danes flag history, Purser Fleming’s long sea career, Shanghai consular views on Chinese seamen, Philadelphia voter counts, Chicago railcar shortages, Ramsgate electric car noise, Virchow frog curiosity, and France trade figures with 1900 comparisons.
The passage cites varied quotes from The Record and Herald about Kipling's work and John Bull's temper, alongside statistics from Ireland's registrar-general indicating a population decline of 31 435 due to emigration despite 13 853 more births. It also notes U S living within its means and a financier quote on borrowing across borders for American enterprise.
Historian Maclay stirring rumors about Schley, a $2.48 man in the navy who has lost his job. Gen. A. P. Martin, former Boston mayor, was too ill for Mayor Collins's inauguration, with the veteran not long for this world. The new secretary of the treasury and his wife reportedly avoid frills. the secretary is Leslie Mortimer Shaw.
Mr Frank W Wade and Miss Jane E Brooks were married at the Fifth Street Baptist parsonage by Rev H W O Millington on January 6.
Joel Demonit of Inwood Iowa recounts a dramatic recovery of his child from a severe croup attack after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy purchased from A E Steere Goodwin SD. He followed the directions and observed the boy expel phlegm and begin to breathe easier, crediting the remedy with saving his life and urging others to buy it.
Mrs. Mary Ann Dempsey died suddenly at home on 34 Mar on street after a brief illness. Survived by husband Bartholomew and children Patrick, Robert, and Miss Mary Dempsey. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs. Mary Brosnahan at 68 and James O Lee of Leominster aged 23 years 2 months 15 days, with school ties and survivor details.
The article lists several funerals including Mary H. Howard of East Chelmsford with services led by Rev E A Wilson, burial at Edson cemetery. Catherine Cassidy found dead in West Third Street home with mass at St Michael's Church led by Rev Fr Boland. John Joseph Shanley infant son buried at Catholic cemetery after recent family losses. Emily J. Jordan burial at Edson chapel with Rev Staples. Thomas Savage funeral at Ardell Street home with service by Rev George F Kenngett and burial in Cheazy New York. all under C H Molloy and Undertaker Weinbeck arrangements.
Recent deaths span finance, industry, religion and business. Geo N Wiswell, 50, Milwaukee Life Insurance president, died of pneumonia in Milwaukee after serving as sergeant at arms at national conventions. A H Burnham, 65, Bridgton Maine canning industry leader and Bridgton Saco railroad director, died from a shock in his home. Rabbi Moses, prominent reform leader allied with Rabbi Wise, died in Louisville. Theodore Carter, 75, Montclair NY businessman born in Maine, part of Carter Stewart and Carter wholesale firm, died of heart failure.
In the January Atlantic John Bates Clark argues the twentieth century will redefine foreign relations as trade adjusts and international courts emerge. He notes moral temptations from prosperity, praises growing fraternal ideal, and expresses hope that future generations will face fewer dangers while gaining strength and virtue.
W C Williamson of Amherst Virginia reports relief from lumbago after trying Chamberlains Pain Balm. He says a year of suffering ended with complete relief when other remedies failed. Sold by all druggists.
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