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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
6
Forec ast for New England shows showers and possible thunder tonight with a warmer Friday. Maine may see temperature changes and winds shifting to south or southwest as the day progresses.
Persons leaving town for the summer may have the Courier forwarded to them without extra charge, by leaving their addresses at the Counting Room, Merrimack Square, or by telephoning 31-5 to arrange the service.
A diplomatic note from the United States to the Vatican signals progress on preliminaries without final settlement. It suggests no ultimatum and hints at the irreducible minimums, mentions friars as personae non gratae to residents, and notes no violent intent to alter Treaty of Paris holdings. Future talks may occur in Manila to inspect damages and costs.
The President admonishes General Jacob H. Smith with a firm but measured stance, condemning torture and murder while acknowledging over severity. Smith’s retirement follows findings of excessive orders. Chicago strike ends with mixed reactions as Curran vows nationwide freight handler organizing, stirring labor tension. Groton’s ex governor Boutwell rejects imperialist candidates, while doubts on party direction linger amid statisticians and editors.
The piece discusses Massachusetts Republicans avoiding expulsion, Vermont bolting candidate Clement backing local option, and Gen. McCullough favoring a referendum. It questions a Democratic victory, warns against its impact, and notes Transvaal concerns as American freights threaten British trade while burghers plot protective walls against dynamite.
The piece brushes aside J P Morgan as a serious presidential candidate noting his likely unwillingness and potential loss of power. It then shifts to Venice linked to the collapse of St Mark's campanile, warning of structural dangers beneath historic monuments and the possible impact on surrounding buildings.
Vermont sees intra party strife as Republicans quarrel over the liquor licensing issue. The state remains dominantly Republican but faces divisions on whether communities should vote to permit licensed liquor sales or keep prohibition and illicit liquor trades.
The city architect warns that Venice subsoil changes threaten many structures beyond the vanished campanile, but modern engineering can restore rotten piling and halt sea encroachment. The piece questions anti-imperialist rhetoric around Gen. Smith and notes Percival W. Clement’s political fuss. It also remarks Carnegie’s $100,000 gift to Clark University as modest to him.
Japan grows restless as Russia delays withdrawal from Manchuria. The public mood hardens and officials warn of intensified pressure, signaling potential regional friction if Russia does not move promptly.
Frederick W. Sumter, 26, of 18 Monument Square Charlestown, drowned after falling from the yacht Leslie in Boston harbor near Castle Island at 12 30 p m yesterday. Meanwhile North Andover reports robberies and vandalism with victims A A Currier Mrs George B Currier Joseph Bertie A M Robinson and Miss Kate J son. About $60 in cash plus robes and cushions stolen and gardens damaged.
A column of pithy quotations and witticisms touches Taft Rome Vienna and Alabama. It notes Taft Vatican notes and a playful jab at Clement of Vermont while remarking on Chicago freight congestion and the Pullman company. It also recalls Johnstown floods and Newport wi seafaring references with literary asides from Wister Aldrich and Dooley.
The Minneapolis gathering of the national educational association led to the creation of a national federation of teachers, mainly women, seen as a protective movement against abuses tied to being women. The Boston Herald urges Mr Bryan to seek harmony within the Democratic party to avoid harming its prospects.
Miss Elien Stone proclaims prayers of the world aided her freedom from brigands, while noting money paid influenced captors. The piece reflects on faith, providence, and the missionary perspective, citing Roswell Field of the Chicago Post and drawing broad moral conclusions about mercy and commerce in Mexico.
A compact urging readers to secure wills, valuables, and property against fire, water, thieves, and carelessness. Emphasizes locking possessions in a safe place and safeguarding important documents.
Old observations note neglect on East Merrimack Street with dirt in gutters and poor paving, urging the street department to restore cleanliness. Anecdotes compare neatness expectations, heat discourse, and local habits, while broader notes touch on weather, costumes, and a few local anecdotes.
The article reviews settlers’ records from June to December 1659 in the Town of Providence noting entries of spirits and liquor. It highlights the lack of temperance societies among early colonists and their reliance on self reliance to face emergencies and hospitality needs.
From the Morning Citizen. The Republicans in the district seem to nominate Lieut.-Col. Butler Ames for Congress. A West Point graduate and Spanish War veteran, Ames is praised for public service and personal merit rather than birth. With no other candidate, a Republican victory is urged by a district now Republican by about 1500 as it stands.
William T Wade reports repeated intrusions at 190 Perry Street with two encounters in one week. Neighbors heard a door open and dogs attacked an intruder near the downstairs entry about 1 30 am. Wade suspects a tall muscular man, possibly a Negro, and notes the locked stairway to the upper floors.
The Franklin Debating club held a well attended meeting. The moon light excursion was reported favorable with a likely successful outing. The literary program included essays on Wireless Telegraphy by James Riley and Sanitary Plumbing by John M. Cooney, with recitations by John O Heir John Coyne and D McCann. The outing committee led by T Mack announced a Sunday trip and a special meeting is set for Saturday with a prominent speaker.
Final preparations for the annual reunion of the 33d Massachusetts regiment in this city on August 14 are made tonight in Post 120 hall. The organizing committee promises an elaborate affair with every comfort arranged for surviving veterans visiting the gathering.
About 20 members of the Tabernacle Society of the Sacred Heart church enjoyed an outing at Crescent Beach yesterday. They left on the 9 o clock car and returned last evening. Rev Fr Reynolds O M L accompanied the party as far as Boston.
Heat waves push crowds from Boston to Cape Cod and the seashore with Bay Line steamer trips to Provincetown. The Bay Line reports full passenger loads, strict capacity limits prevent overcrowding, and Sundays feature a 10 o'clock departure with two hours ashore at the Cape. Music aboard is by the Bay Line band.
Lowell Gas Light company offers first class gas cooking ranges below cost for a limited time due to planned office building changes. Call early to secure a bargain.
Chicago hosts a July 17 gathering of about one thousand old soldiers and G A R members with younger veterans at Memorial hall. Gen. Wheaton, retired after more than 41 years service, thanks attendees and asserts the American soldier’s enduring legacy from Shiloh to Gettysburg and readiness under modern war.
Portland July 17 reports 115000 cases of salmon packed this season on the Columbia river with about two thousand tierces of Chinook and 400 tons of steel head packed, equivalent to 40000 cases in pound cans, totaling an estimated 150000 cases to date.
The statement shows assets and liabilities of the Prescott National Bank of Lowell Massachusetts as of July 16 1902. It lists resources such as loans discounts stocks and securities banking-house and reserves from the U S, with liabilities including deposits due to other banks and current distributable profits. Cashier Edward E Sawyer attests to the accuracy of the figures sworn January 17 1902 before Notary AS Eaton.
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