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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
6
A discussion on why modern pupils spell poorly, blaming a shift from letter based to sound oriented reading, the irregular English spelling, and mixed teaching methods. It notes frequent mis spellings, Irish influence, and newspaper trends, urging understanding over rigid standard spelling as a gift.
The piece argues that a presidential handshaking ritual is worthless in a hurried reception and could invite danger, noting the Buffalo tragedy's lesson. It stresses that seeing and hearing the President in person carries far more meaning than a brief clasp, while warning that such exchanges may provoke ho dlamism.
The piece laments rural mischief before the Fourth and notes cities see less property destruction. It praises J P Morgan as a tastefully wealthy art collector and surveys Johnstown’s deadly disaster, praising Sgt Walker's modest speech. It covers strikes at American Woolen Co and Saranac mills, Marion acetylene hazards, Louisiana history curriculum veto, Boer war casualties, clerks’ half holiday, Lynn brown tail moth invasion, and spring pest vigilance.
The Boston Herald’s stance on removing friars from the Philippines appears imperial in tone, contrasting with an anti-imperial newspaper ethos and provoking debate over colonial policy and religious influence.
Rev James H Halpin of St Francis de Sales Herkimer NY leads the local board of trade and marks 20 years in the priesthood. Mrs Helen Clarke Balmer of Edgewater Chicago earned a three year literature degree at Northwestern University, joining son Edwin C Balmer in completing a full course. Judge Philip H Dugro of the New York supreme court is described as the country’s richest judge at 47 with a substantial estate.
Gen Calvin H. Frederick, 74, formerly of the regular army, died in Omaha Nebraska on Thursday after a lingering illness. He advanced from colonel to brevet brigadier general during the Civil War and later served as a first lieutenant in the regular army before leaving in 1870 with the rank of major to settle in Omaha where he was a merchant.
A cautions plea about protecting valuable personal documents and belongings. It urges securing wills, property, and treasures from fire, water, thieves, and careless handling, ending with advice to lock them in a secure place.
A jumble of local notes mentions Jenahed childhood names, soft coal shortages, a genealogical society in full swing, Tracey amid a nerve market, and King Edward's coronation planned as an August event. It also references budding presidential booms, a thriving brown-tail moth population in Lynn, a Chicago bee story, a dentist resisting subletting to the President, and a windward littered sight draught.
The Jalisco Congress bans bull fighting and cock fighting in Guadalajara, driven by Governor Luis C. Curiel and supported by a prosperous state. The move marks a citizen-led modernization as the capital Guadalajara houses over a million residents and the practice fades from Spanish legacy. The editorial notes it as a civilizational advance.
The Niagara Falls Power Company plans to demolish a historic stone chimney on its lands. Built by the French in 1750, it is reputed to be the first stone structure erected in the Niagara locality.
The Outlook essay on Internal Improvements recalls the Middlesex Canal opened 1804 and a 1825 voyage on the General Sullivan from Charlestown to Chelmsford. It notes 1833 or 1853 confusion, later canal ownership, and steam and horse boats from Boston to Lowell through Concord. It also reports Belvidere street car delays, a Dartmouth Tuck degree change, a Lakeview theatre Mikado showing, and a wandering showman Johnnie Wilson.
Elizabeth H Thompson aged 64 and longtime city resident died at her home on Tyler street yesterday morning. She leaves two sisters Amanda M Hill of West Concord Vermont and Mary Bazin of Atlantic City New Jersey. Funeral services will be held from local church tomorrow.
The notice details multiple funerals in the city with services at St. Peter's and local churches. Mary McDevitt and several others are buried at St. Patrick's cemetery, with arrangements by Undertaker Rogers and Molloy. Additional deaths include Bridget Coffey Etudienne Gelinas Marie Therriault Blanche Richards Ella Bedard Daniel Fitts Hannah McMillan and a 50 Tyler street service for burial.
A kitchen fire at Holy Cross college in Worcester was halted before spread as more than 60 parish priests from Springfield diocese formed a bucket brigade. A gas pipe leak caused the blaze started by a lone candle, with rector Rev. Joseph F. Hanselman unaware until fire crews arrived.
A young woman and a man left an infant with Mrs Groves at 12 Richards Avenue claiming a Boston trip for the Fourth. She did not return by Monday. Agent Richardson of the Humane Society traced her, finding she is about 22, unmarried, and reported to have served time in a State institution. The child will be turned over to State authorities.
Police officers named Frank Fox Enoch W Grinnell David E Hogan Cornelius Howard Daniel W Lane Michael J Lennon Albert E Libby John R MacKenzie Hugh Maguire James Markham John H McKay Wm H O'Brien Michael OConnell Bartholomew Ryan Alexander Duncan John J Crowley Johns Dennett James E Webster John F Sparks Thomas J Lahborn Martin Connors B N Breault John Buchanan Peter Cawley John W Tilton must patrol for unlicensed dogs armed with firearms as directed.
Quincy July 10 An Old Colony street railway electric car struck a Cambridge wagon owned by George G Page driven by John Wilkinson at Billings road and Hancock street this afternoon Wilkinson sustained painful injuries and four car passengers suffered more or less serious injuries in the crash
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