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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
6
Boston forecast for New England says fair tonight and Friday with showers in eastern Maine. Cooler tonight across Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut. Fresh northwest winds expected in the region.
Lowell Daily Courier notes Roosevelt’s general order lauding the army for its conduct in the Philippines. It highlights humanity to prisoners, civil liberty, and peace, while defending the service against anti-army attacks. The piece credits Generals and civilian officials for healing wounds and upholding American ideals.
The piece argues that temperance and religious groups often miss the target, reaching only the unneeded while skeptical individuals stay unchanged. It calls for sensible, self-help oriented reform with practical work and cautions against pandering and sanctimony.
The spread of summer schools shows growing appeal to undergraduates and graduates alike. They are valued not as burdens but as pleasures that shorten study where desired, reuniting alumni with the old joy of learning and a Pierian spring of intellect. Street railway consolidation near Worcester unites five trolley lines into a single system.
The piece argues that forming groups to operate electric lines improves service and safety, noting longer routes and better cars. It urges stricter training for motormen given near railroad speeds. It also critiques a Fourth of July shooting incident and calls for mental-health attention for dangerous individuals.
A collection of pithy and curious lines citing corn prices rising and political jabs. Mentions Gaynor and Greene resisting extradition, a bartender strike, Roosevelt remarks, Candy Beville in umpire lore, Prohibition and gold in Vermont, and a sea mystery about a schooner and a yard arm. The tone suggests a syndicated miscellany note with sharp, humorous observations.
A compilation of editorials lampoons on Democratic strategy in Georgia and national issues. It cites the New York Evening Sun and New York Mail and Express criticizing party unity and leadership, plus a light note on urban life in New York involving a cow thief lettuce theft near West Washington Market.
The city weighs whether to pursue or default on major tax litigation. Officials note that choosing to fight could avert costly judgments and that past wins have saved substantial sums, making it prudent to continue the fight and clear up the matter.
The demand for money in the West will tighten money in the East. Western farmers have pressed Chicago banks, which draw on New York. Funds are pulled to market crops quickly and bank deposits rise, then withdrawals create a broad impact on liquidity.
Chile and Argentina have signed a supplementary convention to explain their recent treaties and aim for mutual neutrality and reduced armaments. The hostess of the pact remains unclear, but supporters say it may calm the hot-headed South American states and ease tensions.
Edmund J. Cleveland a Hartford Connecticut genealogist aged 59 dies at home. He authored the Cleveland Genealogy and belonged to several historical societies and served in the Ninth New Jersey volunteers in the Civil War. The Duchess of Atholl, eldest daughter of Sir Thomas Moncriffe, dies Tuesday while traveling from Salzo Maggiore near Parma Italy toward Axenfelz Switzerland.
The Senate backs a silver standard for the Philippines while the House insists on gold. Secretary Shaw opposes the Senate plan and critics warn against back-sliding on sound money. Cabinet members praise the move as a chance to outwit reporters and the imagined foe, welcomed by press and sailors.
In Richmond Virginia a commemorative tablet is planned for the building where Poe edited the Southern Library Messenger. Highlights note the building still stands and the effort to honor Poe’s newspaper work in the city.
Boston Herald notes the president will avoid handshakes at a Springfield Oc tober appearance with the state board of agriculture. It cites past public receptions, including Yale bicentennial events, where bowing replaced handshakes, and argues the safer approach should apply broadly to avoid crowd contact.
Urges readers to safeguard possessions and documents from fire water thieves and carelessness. Stresses securing property and wills and choosing a safe storage method to prevent loss or damage.
A compilation notes estimates of Black lawyers in the United States, and cites railroad mail mileage in 1875 and 1901. It mentions Beecher Hall at Illinois College Jacksonville, built by Yale men in 1829 to honor Lyman Beecher, and provides figures for Turbot and cod egg production in a season.
A Worcester electrics run turned sour when a conductor, after a power check proved fine, found the trolley not connected to the wire. The car halted a quarter hour, then sped off sending the conductor flying from the car but escaping serious injury.
In Springfield and elsewhere there is urgent support for sharper regulation of Independence Day celebrations to protect public safety. The city has authority to limit explosives and control where they are used, ensuring safe travel and protected streetcar passengers. The piece urges decisive, enforced rules in 1903 to curb disturbances and protect sleep.
A critical view denounces loud fireworks and alarms as barbarous and dangerous, arguing such celebrations threaten safety and sleep, degrade civilization, and stain the memory of Independence. It cites accidents and injuries from past Fourths and warns of ongoing risks to communities.
Cablegram from Gov Taft transmits the Vatican’s reply to American war department proposals. Secretary Root delays review after decoding the cipher message. An AP summary from Rome outlines the core features of the Vatican response.
A Chelsea man, 26, died after grabbing a hat from live wires in Chelsea. A Whitman widow, 24, despondent, blocked from taking morphine in a Washington Street store and held for safe keeping. A Causeway Street trolley crash injured several, with Sadie Linton Bone of Chelsea hospitalized. A 17 year old Boston man, Son of George W. H. Smith, shot himself over a love affair and lies near death. A Somerville tenement fire killed one child. three saved by the mother. Mrs. Margaret Anson found dead in Charles River. husband Edward Anson believed in Fitchburg. A Charlestown 22 year old, William Cogan, killed by a moving freight engine near the prison.
Mrs. Emeline Hersey sold the Hammond place to Mrs. Thomas of Brookline. A. S. Davis will carry it for her. The Fourth featured ideal weather, games at Bromfield, hall entertainments, food sales by C. E. society and Unitarian ladies, plus fireworks and a band. Sunnyside readings opened with a Holland theme and various leaders scheduled through August. Local visitors and residents are noted, including Percy Willard, Rev. J. G. Miller, and several guests at multiple households.
An advertisement touts a full size fine quality perforated toilet tissue roll sold for 5 cents, often 10 cents, highlighting savings of 25 to 50 percent. Located at 236 Merrimack Street, Carleton and Hovey offer the deal prominently.
About 150 attended the Hillside Congregational church closing exercises in Dracut. The program included prayers, recitations by Laura Tucker, Margaret Shaw, and many others, plus phonograph numbers by A. L. Abbott. A collation followed in the vestry. Prof. N. E. Donnelly’s balloon trips were described as sensational with a landing near Beaver Brook.
L H Clark plans a new addition to the Stevens and Tainter store connected bakery to ease cramped quarters. Rev. Hamilton preached to a larger Baptist church audience with evening service led by former pastor Rev. S B Nobbs. Hamilton will again preach July 13. Fourth of July festivities at Oakland park included fireworks funded by subscriptions over 100 dollars. Town loses longtime residents Mrs Mabel Moison and children move to Lowell for Mr Moison’s business. Herbert Parmenter of Stevens and Tainter leaves for two weeks vacation. Horace H Rockwood fills in.
Farmers delaying hay cutting savor calm skies with brief breaks of fair weather while others who started haying face delays beyond their control. Social notes list visits by Miss Maude Bailey, Miss Emma F Downs, Miss Isabelle Waters, Mrs. B Ward Dix, Mrs. Southard, Mrs. Annette Sheple, and Miss Edna Patch. A wedding occurred June 30 as Miss Martha Morse married Mr. James Butter with Rev. A. M. Crane officiating.
At All Saints church the morning service is at 1045 on Sunday. the evening service is omitted due to the rector's absence. Unitarian representatives visit Isles of Shoals this week: Mr. and Mrs. H. 8. Perham, David Perham, Miss Mary Be. Whitford, Miss Martha E. Warren, Mrs. Amasa Howard. The Central square catalpa blooms. memory of the late Mrs. Tappan Wentworth noted. Miss Barbara Bremner, in the Lowell state asylum discharge process, is described as unwell following her father's death and overwork. Unitarian Sunday activities include a morning sermon and a guild meeting at 7 led by Miss H. G. Fulton. Last Sunday's paper on The Duty of Happiness by Dr. Arthur A. Harmon praised for form and sentiment. Haymakers benefited from favorable weather despite frequent days of rest and delayed housing of cut hay due to catching weather.
O D Wood and three Wood sisters with Mary Edwards returned from Lake Nagog camping last Saturday. Hammond Taylor injured by a premature cannon cracker explosion but recovering. Mrs Annie Butterworth Southworth of Portland and her son visit Mrs Lyman Taylor. the son ill with measles. Funeral of Mrs John Tenney held at her home with Rev F P Wood officiating.
WEDDING AND CARD ENGRAVING We make a specialty of fine engraves work of every description. Calling cards wedding invitations and announcements at home cards etc engraved In any style desired and printed or newest and best stock obtainable. Our prices are as reasonable as consistent with high grade work. Call and see samples. Courier Citizen Co Merrimack street
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