Courier-Citizen daily paper history and delivery
The Middlesex County daily Courier-Citizen, oldest and best, established 1825 with daily editions from 1845 except Sundays and holidays. Published at Merrimack Street Lowell, delivered by carrier for six cents weekly. Weather notes: sky cleared yesterday, cooler evening, morning dull with light rain and hazy burnoff. barometer and temperature readings mentioned.
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Middlesex County
Courier-Citizen
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Mann
Courier Forwarding While on Summer Leave
Persons leaving town for the summer may have the Courier forwarded without charge. Leave your address at the Counting Room Merrimack Square or telephone 31-5 to arrange service.
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Merrimack Square
Right of privacy debated by New York Court of Appeals
A July 1902 Lowell paper analyzes a New York Court of Appeals decision on the right of privacy in advertising. It notes the case involved a flour maker using a young woman's photo, the lower court ruling against her, and the higher court suggesting broad intrusion limits, with debate over photo rights, news publication, and potential remedies.
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Court of Appeals
State of
New York
Hannah Cook
Kodak
New York State
Wisconsin Court Signals On Publication Curb Not Favored
The piece debates state actions on limiting sensational journalism and reflects on political rivalries between Spooner and La Follette in Wisconsin. It discusses labor disputes, city versus union impacts, and mentions national figures like Pingree and Bryan in context of party dynamics.
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Wisconsin
Mr. Spooner
Senate
la Follette
Spooner
Chamber
Springfield Republican
Gov
Pingree
Michigan
Bryan Democracy
Ro chambeau mission photos headed to Paris for Emile Loubet
Bound volume of photographs shot in Boston during the Ro chambeau mission visit has been mailed to Paris and will be presented to Emile Loubet, President of the French republic. John Brown of Scituate, known as Uncle John, ends his 94th year. a direct descendant of Mayflower passenger Peter Brown. He worked in shipbuilding, served in the Home Guard, and belongs to G A R post 31. The Alabama Polytechnic Institute awarded F S Earle the MA for his work in fungi and plant pathology. Cunard liner Lucania sails to New York with R F and H L Doherty, tennis players, and Earl of Minto. George Macdonald, now nearly 80, recovering slowly from a severe illness in Surrey.
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Boston
Rochambeau
Paris
Emile Loubet
French Republic
John Brown
Scituate
John
Peter Brown
Plymouth
Home Guard
George W. Perry
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
F. S. Earle
New York Botanical Garden
Cunard
Lucania
New York
Liverpool
R. F. and
H. L. Doherty
Earl of Minto
Canada
Minto
George Macdonald
Surrey
England
NOTA BENE AND OTHER FRAGMENTS FROM A BOSTON PAGE
A collection of satirical and editorial snippets mentions a summer outing and Captain Hobson near swimming trouble. It notes a Trumpet of comments on corn pronunciation in Chicago, beef prices, Ambassador Liang Chen Tung at Phillips Andover, and remarks on Tracey’s map tracing and local accidents. It references a grade crossing crash at Old Orchard and a worker for a safe company.
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Old Orchard
Quotations from a national press montage
A collection of editorial quips from multiple papers citing events and opinions. It covers an alleged train accident in Nebraska, Tammany activity in saloons, corn market speculations, the Liberty Bell in St. Louis, and a critique of private letters by public figures, all reflecting 19th century journalism tone.
Costly Fourth of July dangers and calls for bans
The Springfield Republican cites the Chicago Tribune tally of 31 killed and 2649 wounded on Independence Day and argues that deadly cannon crackers and toy pistols threaten life and limb. It urges legislatures to prohibit high explosives for July Fourth to protect public safety despite property interests and protests.
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Chicago Tribune
Springfield Republican
Old Orchard Notes Mix Local Color and Weather Jottings
A lively column from Old Orchard recounts humorous theatre scenes with lighted joss sticks and ushers, reflections on a mild summer, travel mishaps around Medford and Woburn, traffic risks from autos, and a note on livery horse trade decline. Raspberry quality and summer wear for letter carriers add local texture.
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Old Orchard
Passing of the Monitors and Scrap Iron Fate
The piece recalls the end of the old monitors the Nahant Canonicus Jason Lehigh and Montauk, to be towed away and sold for scrap iron after decades of service. It notes their roles in naval innovation, Ericsson’s design, and the Monitor’s battle with the Merrimack at Hampton Roads, ending with a vivid historical description of the original vessel.
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Philadelphia
League Island Navy Yard
Uncle Sam
Nahant
Canonicus
Jason
Lehigh
Montauk
John Ericsson
Battery Park
New York
Hatteras
Monitor
John L. Worden
Hampton Roads
Greenpoint
L. L
Merrimack
Gosport Navy Yard
Congress
Cumberland
Lieut. Worden
Norfolk
Lossing
Marte'lo
Dahlgren
Iron clad vessel described with armor and buoyant hull
The text explains a three inch iron hull with six inch armor and a 25 foot water enclosure. It notes a buoyant design protected by a wall and armor on deck. A shot would need to penetrate deep water then strike an inclined iron plane at a sharp angle.
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Springfield Republican
Columbia Vaudeville Company at Hampton Casino
At Hampton Beach the Columbia Vaudeville company arrives for one week at the Hampton Casino on the J. W. Gorman circuit. Manager Gorman is famed for refined, first class entertainments aimed at ladies and gentlemen with no vulgar or coarse acts. Performances run daily in the afternoon and evening.
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Hampton Casino
Hampton Beach
Columbia Vaudeville Company
J. W. Gorman
Gorman
Typhoon Causes Severe Damage and Fatalities in Hong Kong
A typhoon of unusual severity struck Hong Kong and nearby areas on July 19. Officials report extensive damage and an estimated twenty fatalities. Rescue operations continue as weather conditions stabilize.
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Hong Kong
Auction Sale of Oil Paintings and Mirrors at Prescott Street
A public auction will be held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons and evenings this week at 35 Prescott Street near Merrimack Square. About 500 landscape and marine oil paintings by A. W. Morrell will be sold, with nearly 100 framed French plate mirrors also offered. Display opens Tuesday morning July 15 at the dealer GEO. E. MAKER.
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A. W. Morrell
Prescott Street
Merrimack Square
Geo. E. Maker
Devoe Paint Promises Greater Longevity per Gallon
A historic advertisement asserts Devoe Lead and Zinc paint covers more with fewer gallons than Mixed Paints and lasts twice as long as lead and oil mixtures made by hand, highlighting durability and cost efficiency.
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Baseball
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Henry Burns
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Tim Shinnick
Wm. Sullivan
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Louis Guinasso
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Traders National Bank
U.S
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Clearin House
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Joan ©. Burke
Clarence H.nutson
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Sern
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Appleton National Bank
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National Ban Reserve
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Geo. W. Firrein
Exisua J. Neave
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