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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier discusses how postgraduate work intrudes on undergraduate curricula in colleges and professional schools. It argues the shift shortens academic life, emphasizes practical training, and affects smaller colleges by limiting traditional liberal arts emphasis while expanding technical preparation for law or medicine.
The writer argues against Buffalo becoming a cotton manufacturing center. He cautions Lowel Fall River and New Bedford against investing capital there, noting existing mills cover world demand and competition would be fierce. He favors directing funds to other industries with steadier gains.
The piece discusses the proposed four million dollar state capitol project at Harrisburg with 150000 for art and 300000 for sculpture, noting risks of corruption. It hopes for a presidential appearance in Lowell and comments on Bryan and Harmony. It ends with a clerk suing for reinstatement after criticizing the war department.
Observers note that exports of gold to Europe are starting this week and may rise briefly. The public is advised the surge should not alarm anyone as the flow is unlikely to continue indefinitely. The balance may tilt temporarily, but the country can endure such a shift for some time.
The text discusses May Yohe fleeing her husband and accusing a companion of jewel theft, questions her theatrical return, and considers the Frohman trust. It notes a one dollar strike assessment yields about 85 cents per worker weekly, warning of hunger if the campaign continues, but asserting the strike will not last much longer.
The issue hinges on the nature and value of the offered articles and their intrinsic worth. The Pope is likely too prudent to provoke unease through ill-advised gifts, and the recipients are expected to keep what is given.
Mr. Myers may return to the Legislature but will face a difficult campaign for the speakership. Mr. Newton of Everett is reported to be contending for the post.
Prof Brander Matthews of Columbia University will go to London next month to lecture on the English drama and the dramatist’s art. Rev William H Salmon of Bridgeport Conn who declined the residency of Tabor College in Iowa has accepted the presidency of Carleton College Northfield Pa. Lord Edmund Talbot heir presumptive to the Dukedom of Norfolk is Conservative member for the Chichester division of Sussex. Born 1856 educated at the Oratory school Edgbaston. Like his father he is Roman Catholic. He assumed the name Talbot in place of Howard by royal license in 1876.
The passage weaves social chatter and political satire, joking about May Yohe, West Indies as resorts, solar rumors, ledger finances, tax cases, a defense call, disappearing guns, soldiers quelling rebellion, vast farm wealth, and con men. It reflects a colorful, opinionated newspaper voice.
A compilation of brief excerpts from Newark News Cleveland Leader Richmond Times Baltimore American Springfield Republican and Boston Advertiser discussing Cuban policy imperialism natural irony about Wu Ting-fang Pierpont Morgan wealth estates in New York and the Democratic harmony dinner at Nantasket Beach with reflections on democracy and appetite for compromise
New York July 23 United States ambassador to Italy George von L Meyer said Italy is in a prosperous condition and her people are happy with a highly popular king. He noted Venice Campanile’s fall caused widespread sorrow. He refused to discuss Gov Taft’s Rome visit.
Springfield Illinois July 23 The Illinois River continues to rise at Beardstown reaching 17 feet above low water. Damage to crops on the lowlands escalates to thousands of dollars as floodwaters advance.
Osceola Missouri July 23 Joseph B Lindsay of Dale county was nominated for Congress today by the Republicans of the sixth district.
In Middlesex street at Undertaker Weinbeck’s, a massive rock fern plant captures daily attention as passersby inquire about its size. Weinbeck reports it as the largest he has seen, with two other plants showing potential to outgrow it. The piece recalls old baseball memories and local transport feats, then shifts to council business and party pressure in city politics.
Chicago July 23 American financiers plan a global bank with headquarters in New York and branches in Chicago San Francisco City of Mexico Havana Rio Janeiro and Buenos Aires Its capital will be 5 000 000 The nucleus is the Mexican Trust company bank operating in Mexico City for one year and capitalized at
The capital was increased from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 to support business in the four Latin American republics. The bank already has branches in Mexico. Financiers named include J. Sloat Fassett, Julius C. Birge, Russell Whitcomb, John R. Bland, and others from New York Chicago and Baltimore.
The Lowell Y M C A directors accepted the resignation of General Secretary Miner Williams effective August 1 after three years of service. Williams, who came from Cleveland, Ohio, to lead the association, cites ill health and plans to join state Y M C A work in Ohio. President S H Thompson praised his efficient leadership and members expressed regret at his departure.
London July 23 George Ward vice president and general manager of the Commercial Cable company told AP that the death of John W Mackay will not alter policy. He said the board will decide a successor but there will be no change in policy and Pacific cable contracts will proceed as if Mackay were alive.
Summer life in the Lake Champlain region of Vermont is at its height as hundreds of tourists flock to the islands and shores. Central Vermont Railway offers late evening, morning, and Chicago Limited trains from Boston to lake region points with connections to steamers and hotels. A book titled Along the Shores of Lake Champlain is advertised, mailed free on request with four cents postage to T. H. Hanley in Boston.
George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio, a daily Dayton Volkszeitung reader, reports his wife suffered eight weeks with back pain. After a few days of using Pain Balm the pain vanished and she could resume household duties. The liniment is sold by all druggists.
All persons saving blue dime receipts should take advantage of our special offer for Saturdays and Mondays. Dickson's Tea Store at 68 Merrimack Street promotes the deal with a limited weekend window.
Chicago's shipping has surged over thirty years and now ranks fourth among world ports with London New York and Hamburg ahead, highlighting the city’s expanding role in global trade.
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