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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1902
Page
6
The Courier Citizen reports local showers and thunderstorms expected tonight with cooler conditions, especially outside eastern Maine. Winds will be fresh and variable as the region enters Saturday.
Persons leaving town for the summer may have the Courier forwarded without extra charge by leaving their addresses at the Counting Room Merrimack Square or by telephoning 31-5.
The July 18 1902 Lowell Daily Courier notes the Indianapolis miners convention weighing whether to urge a sympathy strike with anthracite miners out for over two months. It argues such a move would harm the coal industry and warns against selfless labor actions without own grievance, citing President Mitchell’s doubts and urging restraint.
A vignette about two wealthy women caught smuggling Japanese goods into the United States highlights distrust at customs. The piece argues returning travelers often lie on declarations, causing dockside searches and scrutiny of honest travelers, and critiques the credibility of affidavits in travel-related customs enforcement.
Commentary notes Consul General Bragg’s blunt Cuba remark and Cuban reactions, a tragic yacht accident near Isles of Shoals with fourteen lives lost, questions about the State health board and Agent Knapp, a dubious Captain Hobson tale, and political chatter on Republican conventions and governance in Ireland and India, ending with Massachusetts woolen industry leadership.
A collage of political and social fragments noting possible volcanic Venice speculation, Capt Hobson bathing Cerf, Bragg’s anticipated reply, baseball labor issues, Chamberlain cabinet nickname, rising automobile danger, Latimer inquest, Boston moths, Roosevelt on Smith, Cape Town gifts to Mrs Steyn, Tung and Cubans, Nantasket Democratic dinner, temperance debate, and Jake Smith sobriquet.
Bertha Damaris Knobe reports on a Tennessee Federation of Women's Clubs project in Walker's Valley. A cabin with two rooms will teach reading writing sewing and homemaking to isolated mountaineers, with a traveling library and community lessons backed by Knoxville leadership. The effort echoes prior Kentucky efforts and aims to uplift a largely illiterate population.
Two Lewell national banks quickly published their statements of condition after the comptroller of the currency demanded them. The race to submit reports drew attention as an umpire-like Lowell figure joined the New England league’s troubles with officials and car seats.
Rev Dr Theodore L Cuyler of Brooklyn finishes manuscript for Recollections of a Long Life. Hamlin Garland owns an Indian tepee at Eagle's Nest Camp Oregon made by Cheyenne women and eighteen feet in diameter. John A McCall president New York Life Insurance buys country seat at Norwood Park New Jersey. Right Rev Bernard J McQuaid marks thirty fourth anniversary of his elevation to Rochester see.
Park City Utah July 18 The coroner's jury finds Daly West mine officials entirely blameless for the accident that killed 35 men. The remains of John J Gill will be sent to Bridgeport.
The two page Bon Marche advertisement in the Citizen and Courier yesterday stands out as one of the most striking local ads. It promises genuine bargains across its offers and expects a big morning crowd at the great establishment to take advantage of them.
The President reportedly considers General Wood for the head of the Isthmian canal commission and believes he would be a suitable choice for the role.
New York and Philadelphia clash over who is America’s fastest writer with figures of 660000 and 433500 words in seven months. The Cleveland Plain Dealer condemns satire in literature while Worcester Spy recalls a diplomat’s disparaging home letters and Cuban relations.
American citizens of Polish birth and extraction show interest in a project to erect a statue of Count Casimir Pulaski in Washington. The aim is to honor his service in the Revolutionary War and recognize Polish-American contributions to U.S. history.
A Buffalo Courier piece argues Buffalo will rival Fall River in cotton cloth making, praising cheap power and transport. It misstates a New England Manufacturers association as powerful, while critiquing weather boasts and immigration labor remarks as unfounded and unrealistic.
Thirty seven candidates were initiated into the Aevue of the Fraternal Eagles Thursday night in Elkshall. The degree was conferred by a special suite led by past state president John E Sheehan with Brothers Flaherty and Baxter of Boston assisted by the Lowell degree staff. The association is reported to be in sound financial condition. After business, refreshments and a short literary program followed.
Fall River dispatch reports a Swansea frame dwelling house owned by Stanley Bros horse dealers and its furnishings burned about 8 this morning. The origin is unknown but the fire spread quickly. about $1200 in cash was in the house, all lost. Total loss about $2500, partially insured.
Mrs Julia F Tilton aged 60 died Wednesday July 16 at her home 8 Whipple Street. Wife of George W Tilton she leaves two sons George and John W W and a daughter Mrs Frederick Hodgman. Funeral Saturday July 19 at 2 p.m. Friends invite.
The report lists several funeral services: Margaret Howard at 2 from her parents’ home with burial in St Patrick’s cemetery under Undertaker Molloy. Mary Ruth Mullin, died in Haverhill, forwarded for burial in St Patrick’s cemetery under J F O'Donnell. Frank Santamour of Chelmsford at Central Congregational Church with burial in Forefathers' cemetery under J B Currier. Patrick Carrick held at 9 and St Michael's Church at 10 with burial and Mass, Gregorian mass choir, bearers named. Mary Rourke’s 8:30 mass at St Michael's with burial in St Patrick's cemetery under Undertaker Molloy.
Nathan G. Green aged 84 died at 105 Beacon street. Funeral private. Michael J. Harrington age 58 years 1 month died at 68 Marginal street. Funeral services at 1 30 this afternoon with burial in Andover. John Blinkhorn infant son of Richard and Mary Blinkhorn of 7 Fulton avenue died July 18.
The report shows 70000.00 in specie and 143000.00 in legal tender notes as part of the bank’s assets. The redemption fund with the U.S. Treasury equals 5 percent of circulation, totaling 28350.62. Due from the U.S. Treasury and other items are noted, with a complete total of assets and liabilities likely summarized for the period ending July 16, 1902.
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