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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1902
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier explains it is the oldest Middlesex county daily, established 1825 and daily since 1845, published at Courier-Citizen Building, Merrimack Street. Delivery by carrier is 6 cents a week to any city part.
Yesterday remained clear and frosty with a sharp night. today is similar but slightly warmer and clearer. Barometer high and steady. Temperatures show a rise tonight and Wednesday with fair weather then snow expected late tonight and Wednesday. winds fresh along the coast shifting southerly and southeasterly. Boston forecast notes warmer conditions with coastal temperature changes and increasing wind.
Lowell Daily Courier reports a fierce dispute among reformers led by Mayor Low Parkhurst Potter and Abbott over Sunday saloon enforcement. Jerome denounces lax policy saying liberal enforcement equals non enforcement and warns voters against a platform that waives laws for hours on Sunday.
The Courier argues against removing City Solicitor Qua, noting the Republican council should resist partisan moves. It contends rotation and "young blood" lack merit, urging retention of an experienced official who serves the city well and avoids the lure of political spoils. The piece contrasts risk and greed with public duty.
The speech by New Bedford’s eight term mayor urges abandoning the two chamber system, arguing the city, like a corporation, is inadequately structured and parallels to state and national governments in scope. The piece frames a city council and aldermen as boards of directors, questioning the city’s true nature.
An article critiques a large business like corporation boards and argues for abolishing the common council. Mayor Ashley supports a one chamber city government and notes the prior charter discussion favored a single, though large, chamber.
Richard Croker withdraws from Tam many hall leadership and Lewis Nixon assumes the role. Nixon is praised as an able organization man, though the party’s misgovernment has pushed Tammany to the margins. If fusion errors persist, Nixon could exploit them for Tammany’s gain.
The article notes enlistment for the British army in South Africa is at a standstill and securing reinforcements poses a serious problem. It argues there is little incentive to take the king's shilling as fighting the Boers is not eagerly pursued, with Kipling branding Britons as fools.
The article questions whether a government salary for living ex Presidents is wise, concluding the expense would be modest if future ex leaders lived as long as predecessors. It notes Cleveland is the only living ex President, and that currently there are fewer than ten living former presidents.
The Boston Herald urges caution over nine hundred London smallpox cases versus four hundred in Boston, noting London's size makes the figure less alarming yet urging vaccination. It also notes anti vaccination activity in London and jokes about its influence. In New Hampshire, Portsmouth grows as a prohibition hub, Dover faces about 250 drinking houses, and Lowell shows far fewer licensed bars under prohibition.
The royal yacht Hohen zollern with Kaiser Wilhelm’s private craft carries Prince Henry and no fewer than two German admirals aboard. Only concern is potential courts of inquiry over the gathering of high officers on a single ship.
Portia Knight, once with the Savoy stage, has settled her case against the Duke of Manchester. She will receive about $5000 as compensation, and the attendant publicity is expected to provide ongoing value for some time.
When things are thoroughly Ameri canized in Manila and other parts of the Philippines, the American pieces of money will drive out other kinds. There is nothing so good, and our standards ought to prevail instead of the coins of Mexico and nations that have a ratio that fluctuates.
The piece criticizes a Sunday paper for using a sensational scarehead about the Hill Harrison ticket for the next Presidential election. It argues that two years is too long to be bridged by such trivial magnification and that the headline overemphasizes an insignificant matter.
The Senate considers a deeper price reduction on the Panama property. A sign stating Was $109,000,000 now $40,020,000 signals a major discount, but officials insist any closing price must be vetted through an official investigation before acceptance.
Webster Davis has departed from public view to the point his name no longer appears in magazine articles. The text suggests his ongoing withdrawal signals a learning from his past behavior and a notable decline in public prominence.
Gamaliel Bradford plans governorship in spirit, outlining his intended message as if elected. He states the proposal carries no practical consequence since he was not chosen, reflecting on the political moment without official mandate.
Opinion piece argues young men in politics should be prudent and serious, steering away from childish behavior and imprudent indulgence, urging sensible action and restraint in public life.
A collage of commentary features Hill and Harrison as a suggested 1904 Democratic ticket, humor about Portia Knight and opera choices, baseball writers, UDC in Kentucky, Brer Babbitt quips, Harvard politeness, Chicago stadium plans, and English spending in the South African War. Also notes on Carnegie Institute racial rights and a provocative question about a southern German marrying a black daughter.
Spain's mineral production for 1900 reached 57 714 651 dollars while Nome grows sparse with about 3000 residents this winter, a drop of 1500 from last year. Glasgow housing shows 36000 one room and 70000 two room flats. Illinois makes hazing a criminal offense with a 590 dollar fine and six months in jail. Colorado women campaign against whiskey and corset ads in magazines described by the Los Angeles Times as an anti booze effort.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes that indiscreet talk by officials strains international relations and hinders peace. In politics, Nixon faces a split from Croker's Tammany wing, with observers predicting a future rift between Nixon and Croker as Sullivan Farrell and gang allies align with Carroll.
The Boston Herald questions Gen Miles and Admiral Dewey as viable presidential contenders. It argues neither has broad public support, citing Miles ignorance of fundamental proprieties and a past court issue, while praising Dewey's military service but doubting presidential qualifications.
From my seat I observe children at dancing lessons on a Saturday. The new streets superintendent weighs tar macadam after last year’s pilot, while aldermen debate its merits. City hall figure Sam Chapin, a deep voice and a respected alderman, is remembered as he battles illness. Janitor Delmage’s dog Elko foils burglars. Freight tracks hinder streets as mills rely on them. Motormen now stop at junctions to check for oncoming trains.
City Marshal G Scott Locke of Concord New Hampshire has given his resignation to the police commissioners for July 1. He will have completed fourteen years in the office on that date. The resignation appears in a personal matters brief.
A British colonel repairing a railroad in South Africa occupies a former enemy house as headquarters. A telegram from Bloemfontein mocks him with G T M. The colonel replies G T M can G T H and is summoned before a board of inquiry to explain the quip.
A quiet Saturday wedding at Chelma Road parsonage joined R Wikander and Lilla Gungbeck of Lowell. Returning home after sleighing, the pair were in a rapidly driven sleigh that crashed on Hancock Avenue, injuring the bride and others. A reception followed at the bride’s home in Hancock Avenue as friends sent gifts and best wishes. Additional lines describe property ads from nearby sellers along with a note on the sleigh crash near Washington Street.
Funeral services were held yesterday for Olin Vaughn in Schenectady after a fatal train incident. Emma Hammel's daughter burial followed in Windham, New Hampshire. Prudent Blanchette and John Ash also received services with Catholic rites and church choirs taking part.
Gill Mary Ella age 24 died at home 68 Cosgrove St Jan 12 daughter of Thomas and Bridget Riley James age 40 of Collinsville Jan 12 Chapin Samuel age 67 died in city Jan 12 funeral Wednesday at home 198 Mammoth Rd prayers 1 pm church 2 pm Worthen St M E relatives invited Kerrigan Thomas died Jan 13 at sister’s home rear 398 Market St Brouilette Joseph age 34 Manchester N H Jan 12 funeral notice later Brown Walter E. age 2 years 10 months 23 days died Jan 12 home of parents 30 Fourth St funeral Wednesday 2 pm Caldwell John age 74 2 months 10 days died North Tewksbury funeral Wed 2 oclock from home.
We have a large stock of desirable goods left after the holiday trade and will set very low prices to move them quickly. If you want a real bargain come and see us. George E Maker corner Mer rimack and John streets.
Zinc mixed by grinding with Devoe paint doubles wear life versus traditional hand mixed lead and oil. The test implies zinc content improves durability and reduces repaint frequency.
Mr Jean Paradis and Miss Marie A Jouin wed at St Josephs church yesterday morning with Rev Fr Lewis officiating. Witnesses were Pierre Paradis, sr. and jr. A wedding breakfast followed at the groom’s home on Aiken street. The couple received many wedding presents.
The Lowell Machine shop in Lowell Mass ships machinery to Dublin Cotton mills in Georgia this week. Kitson Machine company of Lowell reports strong demand for waste cleaning machines and builds pickers and cones for cotton mills. Moultrie Cotton mills in Georgia advances with an additional building due by February 1. An order with Lowell Mass for 120 looms brings total looms to 280. spindles total 5000.
Readers are reminded they likely saw advertising space in the Courier. The call emphasizes confirming ad placements and enjoying the newspaper’s local reach and visibility.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports a Portsmouth pastor installing a home telephone and fire alarm card at his church. When alarms ring, he halts service, asks for the box number 2-5-2, calls the fire exchange, confirms a small fire at a farm, then informs the congregation and resumes services.
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