This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1902
Page
6
The fragment presents the Lowell Daily Courier masthead describing its long history since 1825, daily publication except Sundays and holidays, address at Merrimack Street Lowell, and a carrier rate of 6 cents a week.
Forecaster had predicted a cold wave and it arrived yesterday afternoon on a northwest breeze. Night fell cold and bright, with a sharp temperature drop. Forenoon today is clear and brisk as barometer readings shift from 29.75 to 30.33 inches.
Boston dispatch reports fair conditions for New England with a colder trend tonight and brisk westerly winds. The outlook calls for fair weather through Wednesday, with slightly lower temperatures and continued winds.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes widespread view of Boston Chamber of Commerce push for reciprocity with Canada, amid a comatose joint commission. It cites Canada’s prior hard stance, Canada’s tariff plans, and the tangled fate of diplomacy, warning a trade war could hurt both nations. It argues two neighboring economies share similar products complicating any gains.
Fears grow the canal bill may fail with strong opposition from major railroads and Southern states opposing Panama route. Some Senators push a single route while engineers favor practicality. Regardless, many view canal construction as essential and overdue to ease transit, despite regional objections. A successful passage would reshape trade links.
The text notes that Danish West Indians reportedly do not want a plebiscite about transfer to the United States, seeing the move as favorable with tenants accepting the change without formal attornment. It also suggests some would welcome a referendum on the purchase, while critics dismissing new real estate by the United States may exist, though natives appear content and stable.
Commenting on the Isthmian canal dispute, an English newspaper proclaims the United States excels at hard bargaining. The piece argues Panama is preferable to Nicaragua from an English view and notes France, England’s hereditary enemy, would have reason to complain, yet still criticizes. The tone shows transatlantic tension over the canal project.
The piece reflects on Senator Teller’s anger over alleged general in the Philippines remarks and the Scheepers execution, questions about Wheaton’s quoted statement, and calls for accountability for kidnapping Miss Stone. It notes Boston’s teamsters strike and possible legislative role, New York subway shocks, water lead concerns in Milton, and a New York explosives inquiry, with broad social critique of governance and public outrage.
Bishop Potter's open advocacy of a Sunday saloon shocks church members who question him while he maintains support from the clergy. Attorney General Knox impresses with firm control of his team as his son speeds in Washington, though the police object.
Credible reports state ransoms were paid and receipt acknowledged. The brigands are expected to deliver the goods. Schley appeals to Secretary Long for justice, not leniency, while Schley performs for the public.
The text notes that both Schley and Miles have disavowed any intention to run for president. It reflects a broader sense that common sense is spreading across the country.
Boston papers pivot to team news as the strike becomes a drawing card for readers. The shift spots coverage of local teams, standout players, and ongoing labor action shaping sports pages and city sports discourse.
Women suffer more from eye issues than men due to unwillingness to wear glasses. Three white owls shot at Biddeford Pool last week are reportedly worth several dollars each. Jules La Pierre, a French conscript, is excused from three years of service for ugliness, as his appearance could mock comrades and disrupt discipline. Only eight states lack state board examinations for medical practice: Arkansas Colorado Kentucky Michigan Nebraska Nevada South Dakota and Tennessee.
The king of Siam sent five Siamese boys to the United States to be educated at his expense. It is his custom to educate sons of noblemen and princes in foreign lands, so they may return and hold high government positions.
The Boston Record praises Abbey paintings for their rich color and value while noting they cost 15000. Readers are told to visit the library to see crews installing them and compare favorably to Chavannes works in the main corridor.
A fragmented set of wry statements comments on New York life and public figures. It jokes about wealth, crime payments, governance, theater passes, imperial politics, and air travel with satirical tone and brief mentions of names and places.
A collection of brief quotations from editorials and public figures. Topics include US policy in the Philippines, child labor in Illinois, sermon emphasis versus secular concerns, safety in subway construction, and support for Rear Admiral Schley amid criticism.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes Oklahoma might elect two Republicans as a separate state, but join Indian Territory to form a Democratic state could alter Senate dynamics. It argues Congress, with a Republican majority, may delay admitting a Democratic state and that future party makeup depends on timing and statehood terms.
Rev. M. H. Bowden of Middlefield Congregational church was asked to resign after a summer season rift between summer cottagers and native residents. The heated issue split over replacing the burned old church with a modern edifice favored by cottagers versus duplicating the century old structure favored by farmers. Bowden supported the modern plan and resignation followed at the annual meeting. Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson greeted 5000 people at Springfield on Y M C A anniversary day, delivering the afternoon address and later speaking to a large theatre audience.
Poem narrates the death of Old Grimes, praising a kind, honest man famed for pity, modest merit, and peaceful life. It notes his blue pantaloons, ivory cane head, and stock of trust in fortune, ending with a vendor note for investment details by Albert S. Guild.
Rev John J McNulty, pastor of St Cecilia’s church Boston, died Saturday after a short pneumonia illness. Born in Ireland in 1850, he was ordained in 1873 at the Troy NY seminary. He served in Newburyport and Dedham, led Holy Rosary parish from 1884 to 1890, then succeeded Rev Richard J Barry at St Cecilia’s after Barry’s death.
Major Joseph H. McArthur of the U S Army dies at his Chicago residence born 1825 and West Point graduate 1845. Civil War service with Potomac Army includes Malvern Hill Gaines Mill Savage Station Antietam and the Wilderness. Werner Luckow renowned newspaper and magazine illustrator dies in Philadelphia Jefferson Hospital from lung inflammation after a two week illness born in Pomerania Prussia 29 years ago.
Herbert D. Bennett, president of the American District Telegraph Co., the Illinois District Telegraph Co., and the National District Telegraph Co., died suddenly at his Columbus, Ohio home on Monday from heart disease.
William C. Nevin, general manager of the Santa Fe lines west of Albuquerque, died suddenly at his Los Angeles home from heart paralysis at 47. A year earlier he incurred creeping paralysis in his right arm, took a six month leave, traveled to Boston New York and Philadelphia, consulted physicians, and returned to Los Angeles improved. Born in Philadelphia.
A note on common sayings such as Eating humble p prayers, umbles, rap, and O deus meus from Latin origins. It explains humble pie and umbles as the deer heart and liver, rap as a halfpenny from Ireland in 1721, O dear me as O meus Deus, and out of sorts as a printer’s misprint for a letter.
The shop touts an extensive assortment of perfumes from Colgate Lundberg Lazell Woodworth Eastman Violet Le Grand Roger and Gallet. New scents include Japanese Sandal and Royal Ambre. Carleton & Hovey 236 Merrimack Street.
A Northwestern University professor Charles W Pearson faces dismissal demands from the Methodist Episcopal church over published attacks on the Bible. The Chicago Tribune excerpts cite his view that miracles are legends and his call to open inspiration over an infallible canon. The piece urges discipline for alleged libelous, anti church statements and warns against associating the church with his views.
A fragment from Zion's Herald urges the church to cleanse itself of the reproach caused by attacks on its faith and to remove the stain from its denomination, calling for immediate action to preserve its credibility and unity.
The Fechter hat once worn by Charles Fechter in the Don Caesar de Bazan role is now worn by James K. Hackett in Victor Manes’s production. The old felt sombrero, weathered and faded, carries a history of romance and theater. Presenting admirer says Hackett can wear it as fealty to the famed French actor.
Courtoise and Frechette wed in January at the chapel of St Josephs parochial residence officiated by Rev Fr Mangin. Also Monte Champagne marriage on January 23 at the same residence with Louis Monte and Lucie Champarme in attendance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.