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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
6
Oldest and best daily paper in Middlesex county established in 1825 and 1845 as a daily. Published daily except Sundays and holidays at Courier-Citizen Building, Merrimack Street, Lowell. Carrier delivery six cents a week.
Weather notes describe yesterday as gray and mild enough for thawing. A colder morning followed with a keen air at daybreak. Forenoon is reported very fine as readings show temperature and barometer data for the period.
Boston reports fair weather tonight and Saturday with colder conditions along the coast tonight and warmer conditions on Saturday. Brisk northwest winds shift to southwest.
Lowell editorial warns Alderman Barton's plan to remove grade crossings at the Northern Depot relies on state aid, noting the state would cover one quarter of costs if Gov. Crane's recommendation passes. It urges careful cooperation with state machinery, shared decision making, and vigilance against self interested land grabs or corruption by all parties.
The remarks urge reform of Massachusetts rules requiring reexamination for physicians who leave and later return to practice. Citing Dr Whitehead of Billerica and Lowell teaching rules, the speaker criticizes onerous red tape in licensing and reentry, calling many laws and boards foolish and seeking a loophole or repeal.
Governors learned a chief executive cannot attend all shows and work healthily. Mrs. Roosevelt, unable to juggle capital social whirl with domestic duties, will relinquish part of social life. Some traditions may shift and a few in Washington may complain, but the nation will applaud her prudent balance.
The piece criticizes the King's speech for old royal pomp while noting modern monarchy lacks real power. It contrasts imperial parades with editors and cites Roscoe Conkling about who may claim “we.” It discusses Philippine tariff amendments, Senate versus House dynamics, and insurrection realities in the Philippines. It also mentions Rhode Island auto speed bills and lampoons Vanderbilt era policing of Newport highways.
The piece argues against enacting a Pacific cable bill, citing philanthropic motives by private promoters and claiming government benefits can be achieved without public spend. It notes Senator Wellington’s replacement by Senator Gorman and criticizes Wellington’s response to McKinley’s assassination.
The text urges President to promote Captain Clark to admiral as a fitting reward for his fearless Oregon voyage around Cape Horn during a national crisis. It contrasts swift duty with no holiday for crew, while noting France’s massive debt and its impact on poverty, yet praising France’s enduring world power.
If Texas wells now working overtime keep up and fill pockets of a few more men as they did for a former governor, the oil trust with headquarters in the East may face opposition in supplying the country with oil.
Bishop Brent told Boston that donors should raise $50,000 to construct the new Episcopal church in Manila. He urged faith as the basis for hope while noting doubts about whether hope and faith match. He also predicted Americans will line up to greet the German Emperor if he visits, as France once honored the Czar of Russia.
It is proposed to reduce the Boston Rapid Transit commission from five members to three. The suggestion argues three men are sufficient and that enough is as good as five.
Reports note outbreaks of smallpox in London and discuss how fears of infection could deter crowds from attending the coronation. The piece weighs health risks, public reaction, and potential attendance impacts, highlighting concerns about public gatherings during a royal event.
A friend in Portland sends a 64 page New Year edition praising Oregon's enterprise and future prospects. It surveys fruit production, timber growth, and the Spalding family, noting Wallace Spalding as Northwest Meat manager, plus local transport timings. Interleaved are local reminiscences, jokes on Tabasco usage, obituaries, and social anecdotes from Lowell and Milford.
A compilation of eccentric remarks and social quips touches on Boston council sessions, Miss Stone's release timing, a bicycle rider’s fall prompting a speech, Schwab at Monte Carlo, and linguistic jests about Nashua Lowell and a book alike. It notes Edward’s habit, a physician’s water quote, Kentucky quantities, Papa Zimmermann jokes, and a proverb about the pen versus the sword.
The Boston Herald notes Belmont spent lavishly in the 7th New York district congressional contest, contrasted with a rival whose cost per vote was about eighteen cents. The Boston Journal, Providence Journal and others weigh consular service quality, Admiral Evans dialogue with Prince Henry, and Shamrock III racing plans for 1903 amid yacht racing hopes.
Ex congressman Charles F Sprague of Massachusetts is reported ill beyond hope of recovery at Butler hospital Providence after a recent paralysis. Rev Dr J Ross Stevenson has received a unanimous call to lead Fifth Avenue Presbyterian NYC with a 10000 salary plus parsonage and 2600 more for added staff. Sister Hilda Miss Cudlip of St John NB, recently renounced vows and quietly married H Montague Davey in Montreal at St Mathias church Westmount.
RECENT DEATHS report Chief Justice McColl passing in Victoria British Columbia from Brights disease. J W S Oddie longtime secretary of the New York Yacht Club since 1889 dies at 57 leaving a wife two sons and a daughter. Rev John Healy Haywood aged 85 famed Unitarian preacher dies in Louisville Kentucky. Richard Patterson former vice president of the National Liquor Dealers Association dies at Wissahickon Philadelphia suburb aged 52.
Cleaning up after the holiday trade, we offer very low prices to move stock quickly. Desirable goods remain on hand and customers will find bargains on pictures mirrors and frames. George E. Maker at the corner Mer rimack and John streets invites shoppers to see the values.
The gauchos of Argentina live almost entirely on roast beef and seldom taste vegetables or flour dishes. The statement notes a meat-focused diet among cattle herders with little variation in meals.
The passage describes a large number of suburban drinkers in a late smoker car, making the night hideous with singing. Samuel J. Elder, Boston lawyer, was spotted in the baggage car, his eyes twinkling as he joked about starting an old Yale song.
A poem in Rossetti's voice asks if the road climbs endlessly and if a resting inn awaits at night. It assures travelers that a welcoming inn exists for all who seek, offering rest and comfort despite weariness.
Arthur M. Bradley, famed Stamford yacht handler, wed Theresa M. Smith in St. John's Church after rescuing her during a squall when her boat overturned. She is poor, Catholic. he, wealthy and Protestant, causing his mother’s initial opposition. Honeymoon sails planned for Bermuda.
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