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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1902
Page
6
The 1845 Lowell Daily Courier informs readers of daily publication except Sundays and holidays, delivery by carrier at 6 cents a week, and its address at Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street.
The report records yesterday afternoon clearing to a bright, cold, breezy rest of day with today opening fair but noon haze. Listed are barometer readings and temperatures at 5pm 8am 12m, plus a small table showing numbers including prices or indices.
Boston January 31 forecast calls for snow tonight and Saturday as a moderate energy storm centered in eastern Tennessee moves toward the Middle Atlantic coast. Expect high northwest to northeast winds and accumulating snow through the period with increasing energy.
The Senate unanimously approved a bill creating a cabinet headed Commerce and Labor Department. It would absorb bureaus from treasury including life saving, lighthouse, marine hospital, steamboat inspection, and immigration, plus fisheries and Chinese exclusion matters, and oversee consular trade services. Col Albert Clarke of the Home Market club is suggested as possible assistant secretary.
Analysts claim President Schurman’s Philippines speech aligns with President Roosevelt on eventual independence. The end of his discussion hints at self government for tropical peoples, a goal seen as noble and potentially more valuable than the islands themselves.
The plan appears to elevate Captain Clark to vice admiral praising his Oregon service and his role as a special envoy to the King of England's coronation. Clark is described as modest and popular, with Admiral Schley retired and Sampson nearing retirement. Clark is deemed the coming man.
Boston's school committee quarrel between two women members at a board meeting raises questions about conduct and possible misuse of books and supplies, suggesting potential scandals beyond schoolhouse construction.
The Northern Securities case highlights whether a so called combination corporate entity can be formed under one state's laws to carry on business in another. It presents a direct legal challenge about the permissibility and regulation of large corporate mergers and cross state commerce.
The piece weighs the fate of Tammany Hall, the free trade debate, and the vigor of Jerome and Roosevelt. It contrasts New York politics with national issues, questions royal pageantry, and asks why Americans overvalue kings and coronations while ignoring presidential inaugurations.
The government rejects involvement with Mr. Kruger on the Boer peace issue. It argues Boers should repudiate the refugee and absentee, as a man exiled from the country has little claim to consideration from his people or others.
The piece questions paying 5.9 million dollars for insular shop-worn goods as a dubious purchase. It notes London facing about a thousand smallpox cases amid a coronation, describing the situation as an epoch making epidemic.
Secretary Shaw states his private balance sheet values him at 125000, arguing that is not bloated wealth and noting that several American citizens are far richer, by a thousandfold, than that amount.
Reports split on whether Miss Stone will be freed with observers leaning toward non release as no direct word from Miss Stone herself keeps the outcome in doubt.
The Springfield Republican notes modest growth in Massachusetts manufacturing over a decade with capital, employment, and production up despite fewer new establishments. The Providence Journal praises Senate debates on the Philippines and cites Mr Money’s bold reply about letting islands go to the devil. The Arlington mills section records Mr Whitman’s 32 year stewardship growing capital to 3 million, 4308 workers, and a weekly wool capacity of 1 million pounds.
The Springfield Republican notes Governor Crane supporters claim the national river and harbor bill will aid Boston harbor and prevent imposing a burden on the state treasury. The piece frames this as doing the right thing for Boston and resisting undue costs to Massachusetts.
A mix of light local scenes and civic notes. A shopper mentions strawberries at 75 cents a basket in Boston markets, while recollections of a child’s skates reveal simple urban life. Rev. Dr. Bartlett brings a cathedral style service to Chicago’s First Congregational church, and local streets face winter damage. Reports discuss pawnbroker list exchanges among cities, a stylish Courier-Citizen building sign, and a probe into the Democratic city committee’s campaign expenditures. The piece blends everyday chatter with urban developments and public notices.
Secretary Courtney reports well though Battles Home may become veterans’ institution. Explosions raise tunnel fears. a Hole in the Ground plays in New York while Jerome K Jerome’s Idle Fellow misfit rules. Mayor Hurley eyed for governor vs Wolcott Crane contrast. Rumor Jessie Benton Fremont alive at 777 in Los Angeles.
A compilation notes varied historical facts from 1902 including Germany’s near half million standing army, Victoria’s 86 descendants with 73 living, and a Buffalo engineer warning Lake Erie’s decline over four years. It also mentions snakes in Ireland, a Columbia president’s career, smokeless powder versus black powder effects, a two million timepieces order, a divorce ruling on habitual drunkenness, and New Jersey counties opposing mosquito extermination bills.
A somber memorial notes Walter Savage Lander who died in 1864. The speaker mourns a failed romance and reflects on shared pain, tears, and prayers, asking readers to pray for both him and the departed lover in a churchyard memory.
The law requires committees to file a detailed statement within three days after an election, listing receipts expenditures disbursements and liabilities. Authorities note violations by both Lowell city committees for failing to report municipal campaign finances to the city clerk.
Prudential committee of High Street church and society met for organization to manage church operations. Geo A Marden was named chairman with Foster Whipple as treasurer and clerk, set to prepare subscription circulars to cover over 5000 dollars in annual expenses, aided by pew rents and subscriptions.
Clark F. Rowell, 68, a well known New Hampshire newspaper and railroad figure, died in Keene after a long diabetes illness. Born in Goshen in 1834, he covered the state for a Concord paper, served Keene’s council, and was coroner for 20 years. William B. Corneau, 79, former treasurer of the Wabash Railroad, died in Springfield, Illinois.
Chicago officials announce a permit for the Lake Shore and Rock Island terminal in the city with an estimated $2,000,000 cost. The package includes the depot and office building, the train shed, and a power house.
Chicago January 31. A meeting of western fire insurance managers is set for next Monday to address the western situation. Insurers say rate levels are too low and losses heavy, and the gathering may decide to raise rates and launch plans to improve conditions across the West.
Massachusetts State House notice: The Committee on Cities will hear petition No. 127 from Mayor John O Hall on Quincy fire department legislation at room 444 on February 5 at 10 30 a m. David Manning chairs the committee with Charles L Underhill as clerk.
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