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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
4
The Lowell Daily Courier reports on weather with a sun yesterday and clouds today. It mentions publication details for the Middlesex county daily and delivery at six cents a week. The July 24 forecast notes partly cloudy to cloudy skies with light variable winds for New England.
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.
The Lowell Daily Courier argues for approving a $10,000 appropriation to complete back tax rebate suits against city assessors. It urges the city to finish trials, noting the referee favored the city and predicting appeals are unlikely to succeed. The piece emphasizes economy and the broad welfare gain from winning, urging no opposition at the next council vote.
The piece muses on Knox clearing titles for a Panama canal venture and predicts a grand shift for Colombia and Panama. It mocks imperial favors, notes the U. S. stance on decorations, and benches the Groton Sage, Lopez followers, and Mary MacLane as a witty collage of political and literary figures.
Speculation grows over John W Mackay domicile after his death in London. He wandered globally with interests from New York to San Francisco and his wife’s home in London. Domicile affects how his vast personal estate will be disposed, making it a critical initial issue.
The Czar reportedly contemplates an international conference on restricting trusts but observers say such a meeting would fail, since trusts are not an international issue unlike universal peace. Wisconsin's Vilas favors free trade as a Democratic anthem, while Bryan remains unimpressed.
A Mississippi inmate facing execution died with a display described as boastful defiance and paradoxical fear. The account notes he proclaimed a manly death yet inwardly showed abject terror as the execution concluded.
The article notes Senator McLaurin opting out of a Federal judgeship backed by Republicans. It questions whether this signals ambition, and suggests Mr. Tillman might reconsider his own position in light of McLaurin’s decision.
The death is announced of Most Rev Thomas W Croke archbishop of Cashel and administrator of Emly born 1824 consecrated 1870. He was Ireland s leading prelate and a longtime ally of Parnell though opposed to the pay no rent policy in the nationalist era.
Progress on the Panama canal project is advancing toward a favorable report to Congress. The Panama route is deemed the most desirable for its natural advantages and short distance. The main hurdle involves resolving vested property rights, but those entanglements are being rapidly untangled.
The court found for plaintiff Ralph J. Mac Brayne against Charles Pilotte for injuries from being run over by a horse and wagon. Judge Pickman presided, Peter A. Fay represented the plaintiff, Abert O Hamel the defendant. An appeal was taken since ad damnum stands at 200 dollars.
The local Postal Telegraph company office is draped in memory of the late John W. Mackay, head of the Postal company, honoring his leadership and service.
A jumble of brief, fragmented items mentions Mr. Bryan speaking on harmony, a Democracy meeting by Bryany deep, the Treworgy murder case in Maine, a prompt baker, Raw Oyster Bay, Santos-Dumont flight prices, the Strong-Vokce duo in the Orient, and various social and political asides. The text also notes drowning accidents, Missouri’s 16 to 1 stance, Charley Hamlin in the field, Dracut water records, and Lowell political runners.
Quotations argue that idle party formations by Idaho Senator Dubois and ex-Senator Pettigrew lack credence and time. The discussion notes Bryan’s Eastward trek to unite the Democratic party, while critics doubt any such moves will spark mass awakening or alter election outcomes.
A grave slab in Bishop's Stortford marks birthplace of Cecil John Rhodes with inscription noting his birth on July 5, 1853. The Emperor of Japan may award Lord Salisbury a top decoration for the Anglo Japanese alliance. German sculptor Engelhard dies at 89 in Hanover. Princess Louise lays a hospital wing foundation in Chelsea costing 150000 dollars with six wards of sixteen beds. H H D Pierce to supervise Russian grand duke entertainment in his US tour.
Henry Poost of Gilman Illinois buys land in Stone County Missouri and secures an abstract dated June 18 1793 with a favorable title opinion by Daniel Webster and Rufus Choate. Hugh J Lee of Meriden Connecticut who accompanied Lieut Peary to the Arctic twice heads there for a third voyage with his wife and two children to Cape Prince of Wales Alaska to oversee American Missionary Association property for three years.
Secretary Moody recovered a photo of George Cabot, early secretary of the navy, and installed it in his private office. Cabot, Essex County native, was a sea captain at 24, a U.S. senator at 40, and the first navy secretary at 47, grandfather of Henry Cabot Lodge.
Col Edmund Rice, late of the Nineteenth United States Infantry, met Governor Crane in Boston and was warmly welcomed. The column blends anecdotes on travel, pronunciation, and a note about the Massachusetts health boards dinner on Galloupe's island plus reminiscences of Summit House editions and the founder's legacy.
Springfield’s Mt Washington newspaper Among the Clouds marks twenty five years since its first issue on July 18 1877. Founder Henry M Burt oversaw setup of a hand crafted Tiptop house office with a Campbell press, aided by his nephew Frank Burt and Hattie Cook who set most type.
Boston attorney Frank B. Hemenway died at his Malden home after an apparent poisoning. A packet of potassium cyanide was found, and Dr Hodgdon pronounced poisoning suspected. He had recent morphine use, practiced in Boston and Malden, and is survived by his wife daughter Mary and son Ralph.
United States dispatch boat Scorpion ran aground at the Blue Rocks in the upper harbor today. She backed from the position with her own engines at 6.15 pm and then proceeded to the bay to anchor for the night. Damage is believed to be very slight.
In Woonsocket on July 23 Ernest Feather aged 15 drowned in the Blackstone river while attempting to rescue companion Michael Tuite who could not swim. Patrick O'Neil, 13, brought Tuite ashore.
The Grand Army of the Republic notes heavy mortality since the last gathering. Only a handful of Civil War generals and key corps leaders survive, including Schofield Howard Sigel Sickles and Dodge. Future reunions may feature more division and brigade commanders as survivors age, with presidents Bayes and McKinney now gone.
In Middlesex County North Chelmsford a group from the Second Congregational Church rode a trolley to Revere Beach. They spent several hours at the seaside then returned home in the evening. The church and society organized the outing.
The Unitarian church will close for August after next Sunday. J R Parkhurst added plant ornamentation at Centre cemetery under cemetery commissioners. A new concrete walk before the town hall showcases annual town improvements. Mrs. Sarah P Emerson and daughter Edith at Woods Hole are not recovering as hoped.
About 125 members from Hillside Centre and Pawtucketville churches took a moon light trip aboard the Governor Allen Tuesday evening. The steamer went only three miles past the Tyngsboro bridge instead of to Nashua. Lunch baskets were carried and ice cream served on board as Y F C E of the three churches organized the outing and plan a repeat due to weather keeping many from attending last week.
Slaisdell Phelps and Catherwood have drafted the assessors book for the year and set the tax rate at 14.60 per thousand, down from 15 the previous year. A Bailey school house lawn party benefitted the Baptist church Ladies Aid. Howard Foster and family stay at Tingley cottage Plum Island, while Benj Spauley and family depart for a summer cottage at Truro Cape Cod.
The funeral for Forest Frank Berry was held yesterday at 2 PM from his parents home 419 Lincoln Street with burial at Edson cemetery under Undertaker Weinbeck. Ernest E Prescott son of George E and Eilen Prescott was buried yesterday at 4 PM from his parents Colinsville home. Rev Worth officiated with singing by Christine Cameron Frances Dunning George Burns and David.
The notices list funerals for Joseph George Gauthier son of Mr and Mrs William Gauthier at 79 Austin Street with burial in French Catholic cemetery East Chelmsford under Undertaker A Archambault. Moise Degadon buried at St. Jean Baptiste church and St Joseph cemetery with bearers CC Desmarais L Roy J Disson A Degaden and J Daniel. Abigail E Cooper widow of William H Cooper buried in Lowell cemetery after services at her daughter’s home conducted by Rev Manchester. Burial details cite Oakland cemetery and St Josephs cemetery with various bearers and undertakers named.
Yvonne Ducharme aged 1 year 5 months born July in city at 11 Perkins Street to parents. Leo Isabel born July in city at 48 Aiken Street aged 5 months. Eva Bibeault infant daughter of Philip and Marie born July 23 at 4 Perry's Court. Marie Desjar din aged 61 years died July 23 at 54 Willie Street. Joseph Bibeault infant son of Alphonse and Cerie born July 23 at 112 Middlesex Street. William Smith aged 41 died with funeral at 10 AM Friday at 4 Fifth Street. friends invited.
Electrocution happened in Grand Rapids Michigan when William K. Bradley was cleaning a boiler at the street railway power house this afternoon. The accident occurred in the plant area and authorities investigated the incident.
A man with his throat cut from ear to ear was found tonight tied inside an old grain sack near the shore at Bay Ridge Brooklyn. Police cordon off the area and investigate the brutal murder amid tight-lipped witnesses.
Constantinople reports a plot against His Majesty the Sultan led by palace eunuchs. An official investigation has been ordered to probe the alleged conspiracy and safeguard the ruler.
A July cloud burst in Waterloo Iowa caused damage estimated at 50000 dollars, forcing twenty families from their homes. Local authorities assess the situation and coordinate temporary shelter and aid.
Notice states ELASE GAGNON of Lowell is executrix after bond filing for the estate of Joseph A. Gagnon of Middlesex. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay to the executrix at 689 Merrimack Street Lowell dated July 28 1903.
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