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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1902
Page
3
A Senate session featured Lodge defending the Philippine tariff and U S sovereignty while Rawlins warned the plan would fuel war and corruption. Bacon opposed foreign flag trade while Stewart argued emergency principles. the chamber adjourned after executive session. House adjourned.
Washington January 21 The House moved to committee of the whole to resume debate on the urgent deficiency appropriation bill. Sibley of Pennsylvania attacked irrigation plans for western arid lands arguing they would open vast areas to competition with farmers in eastern states. Newlands defended the bill saying funds come from arid land sales and would not burden the treasury. Mondell also supported the irrigation plan as a viable program.
The cabinet meeting focused on pending appointments in several departments and Prince Henry of Prussia's visit. Agreed on were Abram M. Tillman U S attorney middle Tennessee, John W Overall U S marshal middle Tennessee, William Warner U S attorney western Missouri, and Robert V Cozier for reappointment as U S attorney Idaho.
Washington January 21 Senate immigration committee heard from diverse interests on Chinese immigration. Participants included Charles S. Hamlin Samuel Gompers Theophilus Parsons H R Fuller and other industry representatives. Gompers outlined labor federation efforts to extend exclusion via the Mitchell bill opposing Foord of the Asiatic association who argued against the bill. Hamlin urged Proctor bill to keep exclusion until the 1904 treaty with China expires stressing honoring the treaty and U S government faith.
Vienna and Berlin report confirm Cranborne's claim that Austria aimed to sow peace propaganda before the Spain US war. Britain initially favored a note but declined after a Washington briefing. Germany insists it did not propose intervention, while Britain’s remarks risk souring German US ties ahead of Prince Henry’s visit.
Mayor Low announced a dinner at the Metropolitan club for the day of Emperor William's yacht launching, inviting President Roosevelt and Prince Henry. A gala opera follows, organized with Mr. Grau under a 150-member committee including municipal officials clergy lawyers and business leaders.
Halifax Halifax January 21 police arrest Walter Gordon alleged White Water Manitoba murder of two aged employer brothers in September 1900. Chief Elliott of Winnipeg aided arrest. Manitoba offered 1900 reward for Gordon's capture. he will be held for instructions.
A discussion on private family misery sparked by drunkard violence and the role of medical disease in such scenes. The piece promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with patient testimonials from Marshfield Oregon and Stanstead Quebec, claiming cures for indigestion asthma and related ailments. It emphasizes caution against palliatives and invites readers to consult the doctor.
Richard Croker states he has retired from politics for good as he is honored by 66 Tammany Hall and Democratic Club members with a dinner and silver service. He plans to sail for England tomorrow at 10 a.m. and expects only a brief abroad stay.
Heavy seas and a southwest gale forced the steamer Massachusetts of the Providence line to abandon its New York trip. After reaching Newport and entering rough weather, the captain turned back to Providence, arriving about 10 o clock. Many passengers proceeded to New York by train. the Tremont of the Joy line did not return.
Frederick M. Inman was arrested in Providence on January 21 and taken to Boston, where he is believed to face forgery charges. A Boston officer escorted Inman to the city hub that evening.
New York Jan 21 directors of the Rutland Railroad company elected Arence Morgan treasurer to succeed O F Harrison of Rutland A new office of general manager was created and given to G P Jarvis
Advertising copy asserts Cafebria quickly relieves headaches without harmful drugs and guarantees cure. Price listed as 2 cents a box at druggists.
In New Britain Connecticut an explosion in the basement of St Marys Roman Catholic church at 1230 AM sparked a fire that gutted the interior. Priests Fathers Herty and Leddy entered to save the blessed sacrament but were forced to retreat as flames grew. Firemen rescued them. The 1888 church suffered an estimated $50000 loss.
New Orleans Jan 21 Valet Edward Kern wanted in New York for the Thebaud robbery was moved from Gretna to the New Orleans prison today Klein and West charged with stealing the jewelry Kern allegedly took have trials delayed to Saturday Kern claimed the name Manners when arraigned as a material witness and refused to answer to Kern.
London reports Mrs James Brown Potter resigned the Calypso role in the Ulysses production at Her Majesty's Theatre after clashing with author Stephen Phillips who objected to her passionate rendering. Potter insisted on her method and noted Phillips called her voice inaudible beyond the stairs.
Boston dispatch reports a special legislative hearing on January 21 about transferring licensing rights from the Lowell board of aldermen to the police bond, while Governor’s plan to consolidate the fire marshal’s office with the district police draws no public opposition.
The House received petitions on many topics including Frederic O. Mac Cartney's Sunday fishing permit, O A Newhall on monthly rail tickets, F O MacCartney on municipal gas or electric plants, and protections for song birds. Others seek October scallop season, higher clerk of courts salary, Hen Ford annuity, and party name change to Socialist. A water loan addition for Needham and salaries for park commission members were noted, with various constitutional amendment petition thresholds and militia officer ranks. The session adjourned after readings and engrossment actions.
Governor Crane transmitted a War Department request to grant about forty five acres in Nahant for national defence. Senator Bliss proposed protecting revised laws on minors custody. Ledyard urged $100 wrongly paid as collateral inheritance tax be refunded. Apsey moved Hayes and McNary city government bills be referred to election laws in non concurrence with the House. motion carried. The McNary bill to abolish the Boston board of aldermen was referred to election laws in non-concurrence.
Boston January 21 The joint committee on public service and insurance heard Governor Whitcomb’s recommendation to abolish the fire marshal’s office but drew no public comment for or against the plan. The unexpected scene reflected a rare lack of advocacy in a major patronage reform proposal.
Representative Hayes of Lowell introduces a bill amending Chapter 458 of 1894 to grant registration without examination to a Harvard Medical School graduate practicing in Massachusetts. The bill requires a Massachusetts diploma, continuous citizenship, and three years of practice before 1894. Whiteside, who worked three years in Cambridge, faces current exam requirements.
Rose Walsh aged 75 died yesterday at 493 Moody Street after a brief illness. A Lowell resident for almost 50 years she was a longtime attendant at St Patrick's Church and sister of the late Mrs. John Feeney. She leaves nephews Fran J. and John W. Feeney and niece Miss Mary T. Feeney. Funeral from St Patrick's Church Thursday at 9 AM. Joseph Maquin of Manchester New Hampshire died suddenly Monday night at his nephew Amedee Arpin's home on Carleton Street. Survived by a widow four daughters and one son. Body sent to Manchester for burial.
The piece notes multiple funerals held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock or 2.30, with burials at various cemeteries. Mary Croggan and Patrick Bagley died recently with burials in Catholic cemetery and St. Patrick's, while Alfred J. Gravalle lay to rest in East Meadow road services conducted by Rev. J. M. Greene. Burials were handled by Undertaker Molloy and O'Donnell. bearers included Michael Leahey and John Parker among others. floral offerings from Boston & Maine employees and local businesses. Charles T. Shanahan's funeral from Chelmsford included Edson cemetery burial with arrangements by Young & Co.
In mid October a grim preview of coming weather is described with signs of frost and snow. Recounting the cruel winter of 1900 01, it notes thousands felled and coughing families seeking relief from illnesses blamed on cold and damp, praising Benson's Porous Plasters as soothing and healing.
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