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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
6
The item notes a Middlesex County daily paper dating to 1825, a daily since 1845, published every day except Sundays and holidays. It lists Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street, Lowell, as the publication site and mentions home delivery by carrier to any part of the city.
Persons heading out of town for the summer may have the Courier sent to their new addresses at no extra charge. Leave address details at the Counting Room, Merrimack Square, or call 31-5 to arrange the forwarding.
The Lowell Daily Courier praises Curtis Guild Jr. as a gubernatorial caliber candidate for lieutenant governor, noting his intellect, eloquence, prudence and courage. The piece argues the ticket reflects party harmony and believes his lack of legislative experience may aid impartiality, predicting a strong Republican campaign and endorsement of Guild and Curtis.
The President selects Mr. Littlefield of Mine to draft the coming antitrust bill saying he will fight for it on the House floor. The choice aligns with the House judiciary committee’s view, presenting Littlefield as an energetic, virile draftsman and fighter. The Boston Herald’s critique is dismissed as a feint, noting Roosevelt’s honesty and the seriousness of antitrust work.
Senator Gallinger declares prosperity the core issue and credits Republican legislation with rising American living standards, homes, and manhood. He argues tariffs drove unprecedented luxury and continued prosperity, asserting the country’s prosperity is undeniable and questions of policy follow.
The piece mocks Gates for cornering corn, noting a 20 cent drop from a 90 cent artificial high amid weather reports and government data. It discusses municipal charter variability, politics in Cambridge, and Democratic figures while criticizing trusts and stock manipulation. Spain borrows at 4 percent, but Tin Can Sam borrows cheaper.
Mel Adams shows willingness to seek Congress with Republicans urged to back him promptly. The speaker notes Adams would fit for immediate rank and leadership, signaling strong party backing and readiness for a campaign.
The Worcester Gazette notes demonstrations that Democrats may avoid Bryanism and chaos, focusing on a popular program to win votes. It reports Speaker Myers facing Thorn dike Spalding’s challenge and suggests Spalding’s chances hinge on Myers’ retirement plans and long-term political strategy.
A compact, period tone column surveys figures from Gen Chaffee to King Edward and Bishop Potter, interlacing social commentary with political digests. It mocks Devery in New York politics, notes the Maltese gain, and jokes about household thrift and extravagance.
Fraternal James A Garfield Relief corps No 33 hosted a Glen Forest basket picnic on Tuesday despite steady rain. About 50 corps ladies attended with many planned games. only a foot race turned swimming race. Miss Paulina Crawford lost a hat during the event. Lunch was served in the pavilion. organizers included Mrs Mary E Smith and several assistants from Tyngsboro and Woburn.
The piece reflects on how households preserved perishables before modern refrigeration. It recalls salted meats and mackerel kits, notes the ice man’s busy rounds on hot days, and compares past scarcity with current canning fruit quality. It also touches on a discussion about the word tuberose and includes a gospel wagon anecdote and local thunder notes.
The Lawrence Eagle notes Frederick Fanning Ayer of Lowell donated 100000 dollars to various Lowell public charities. The paper congratulates Lowell on the gift and hopes Lawrence residents would emulate the example in other cities.
The Ridgeland power house of Consolidated Tta tion company in Cicero was partly destroyed by fire early today. Forty street cars and the summer coal supply, plus half the power house, were burned before control was reached. The machinery room area was saved. Loss about 100000.
In the New York morgue lies the body of a man who took his life after failing to find anyone in the city who could identify him as the owner of a draft. His trouble seems small beside others who killed themselves for lacking a draft record.
Maj. John M. Carson reports Commissioner Ware has kept preexisting pension rules while adding a few reforms to boost efficiency. He enforces cold evidence and cold law for pensions and promotes only merit, not political influence. Ware forms a special promotions committee and issues merit only promotion letters to reinforce accountability.
The common victuallers licenses for Olney H Knapp Elizabeth McConnell Justin Chagnon Edward B Day Mary Beaulieu Lizzie ODonnell Sylva Charron Bridget Lynch Emma Flaherty were listed with their addresses. The licenses of William Dixon H L heureux and Abraham Z Cohen were revoked. A sixth class druggist license to sell intoxicating liquors was granted to Joseph M Cabe at 789 Gorham Street with four rooms on the first floor and cellar.
H J Strickfaden editor World Herald Fair Haven Wash writes that his son suffered whooping cough with pneumonia threat but Chamberlains Cough Remedy prevented a serious outcome. He notes the remedy also protected against several severe croup attacks. Sold by all druggists.
John ONeill a well known young man died yesterday at his home 40 North street after a lingering illness. He was a former street department teamster and lifelong resident of the district. Mrs Mary Rourke an old city resident died today at 3 Coburn place aged 50. She leaves a husband Cornelius two daughters Maggie and Rose a son Frank and three sisters Mrs Joseph Murphy Mrs Thomas Deignan and Mrs Rose Mell Donough
The obituary notice reports several funerals: Louise Buckley held at 1 PM from her Billerica home with Rev M Weir officiating and Young & Co. Undertakers in charge. Lucille M. Soper’s service at 2 PM from 25 Burlington Ave with graveside rites led by Rev R A Greens and bearers Olcott Marshall Severance Boynton. Edson Cemetery burial. Weinbeck Undertaker. Constantine Angelo’s funeral from 410 Market St at 2 PM with Edson Cemetery burial and Molloy Undertaker. Mrs. Mary Regan’s funeral from 16 Lewis St this morning at 8:30 AM, Mass at St. Patrick’s at 9, choir directed by Fred G. Bond. bearers not listed.
Michael and Martha Driscoll, William and Daniel Casey, John Fitz Gerald and Thomas Regan are named as nephews of the deceased. Rev Fr Culbert read committal prayers at the grave in the Catholic cemetery. Undertaker Savage had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Death notices list Gladys Emma Dane infant aged 9 months 12 days from 8 Bagley avenue with funeral Wednesday at 2 pm Friends invited Mary Kiernan aged 13 months died July 15 at 2 Browns Court Mary A Coleman 27 of Swift Street died July 16 at St Johns Hospital Mary Rourke 50 of Coburn Place died July 16 in city home
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