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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
6
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.
In a Lowell Daily Courier opinion from July 25 1902 the writer ridicules William Jennings Bryan's Basis of Harmony speech. It labels the address Bryanesque and impractical, arguing his Jeffersonian rhetoric and calls for mass against classes fail to offer real reform. The piece condemns his insistence on loyalty to Bryanism and predicts continued Democratic discord.
The snippet notes that many Cubans fear the United States may not give them a fair chance to pursue freedom and independence, highlighting worry about US policy toward Cuba's future status and self-determination.
The text discusses Cuban sentiment on independence versus annexation, noting a split between wealthy elites favoring immediate annexation and the broader rank and file preferring independence while benefiting from free trade with the United States. It cites Mr Bryce’s views and anticipates eventual Cuban alignment with U S incorporation.
The Boston Globe notes activists like Charles Francis Adams Moorfield Storey and Julian Codman remain active as they travel to Lake George for a meeting of the Philippines inquiry committee. Yet observers doubt the movement will advance, noting repeated gatherings fail to produce new faces and seem to dissolve in indignation.
A Springfield Republican writer identifies as Massachusetts Democrat and criticizes William Jennings Bryan. He questions why Bryan is invited to speak at the Nanasket dinner, labeling him discredited and a political shyster. He hopes a real Democrat rebukes Bryan for attacking Grover Cleveland and notes Bryan will speak on the Basis of Harmony.
The article notes Britain unsure whether to laugh or cry over the shipping combine and lists various remedies for alleged evils from the trust. It also mentions Hon. Charles S. Hamlin openly seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, with commentary on the politics of such a bid.
The love feast has been held and now the task is to put the preachments into practice. The next step, translating ideals into action, faces the notoriously tough challenge of implementation.
Mrs Belinda Bell Adams of Warrensville Ohio born 1811 remains in the home she entered as a bride in 1829. Adin Mann Elgin city engineer retires at 86 after 63 years with Kane county as civil engineer. Brighton Congregational fears losing pastor Rev Dr A A Berle who has a call to Union Park Chicago. Iowa State Historical Society authorizes governor papers project Benjamin F Shambaugh chosen for the work.
An Eskimo arrow carved from walrus ivory lies imbedded in the breast of a healthy Canadian goose found near Spokane. The unusual artifact is on view in a local store, and no arrow of its kind has been seen in Spokane before. The bird appears to have brought it from the far North.
A mosaic of satirical bets and political jabs targets May Yohe Bryan Long and Long’s allies. It jokes about hats and options for the Panama Canal, King Edward, and Old Home Week, while lampooning Bryan as Noah with a diverse political ark.
The Worcester Spy notes Archbishop Ireland praises Taft's Vatican visit while anti imperialists insist the government acted wisely. The Hartford Courant lauds the miners union stance in refusing to break contracts as sound policy. The Minneapolis Tribune cites large farm machinery sales signaling good crops despite storms. The Providence Journal mocks anti imperialists watching Carl Schurz's summer home for signs of progress. The Cleveland Leader salutes British sea lore as Edward's recovery links to salt water. The Brooklyn Times reports Pope Leo XIII backing U S government actions in the Philippines and promising cooperation with Roosevelt and Taft.
The steam yacht Mayflower with President Roosevelt and party aboard weighed anchor at Tompkinsville Staten Island at 5 45 this morning, lingering through the night due to thick weather, and set course for Oyster Bay via the East River.
The Lowell area reports unusual calm with few drunks before Judge Hadley, while local business notes show summer weather dampening beach and hotel earnings. The piece recalls historical games, labor strikes, and a mix of local anecdotes from Readville to Boston Globe commentary.
A vivid reminiscence on baseball lore notes heavy batting exciting spectators and the pale faced clerk churning the crowd with his shouts. It recalls the shift from bare hands to gloves, the goofy muff moments, and Kelly’s brisk throw it back policy following Thompson’s homer, restoring rapid action.
Despatch from Haverhill dated July 24 reports Bertha M. Church a 24 year old mill girl of Lowell renounced Christianity and married Harry Johnson a Hebrew. They traveled to Lawrence but were refused by the ribba before marrying here under Hebrew law and Yaffe rabbis. She was said to become a Hebrew by the marriage, then returned to Lowell with plans to learn her new faith.
More than thirty representatives from rival strawboard firms met in New York to finalize the United Lex Board and Paper company. The consolidation covers 17 mills and plants in 27 cities, with a total capitalization of 28.967 million dollars. Ex-State Comptroller James A Roberts expected to preside, with transfers to the new firm including Norwich, Shelton, Danville, Milton, Lawrence, Benton Falls, and Fairfield. Holders of American strawboard stock to receive 57.60 dollars in preferred and 55.49 dollars in common for each 100 shares.
A Seoul dispatch reports Britain and Japan have guaranteed Corea's independence and pledged support in internal and foreign policy. Corea will boost naval and military defenses, restrict foreign loans to three markets, limit state appointments to Corean nationals, and protect territory while opposing foreign works that threaten national defense.
A. W. Heelman asks Editor Courier why sprinkling cars run over the smooth Westford Street pavem ent when dust is minimal. He argues more sweepers would improve conditions, water pools hinder curb access, and odors from street sweepings are worsened by morning use. He requests timing and better planning to ease cycling to work.
Fatal cholera outbreak in Cairo and Moucha near Assiut reports 307 cases since July 15 with 227 deaths. Authorities monitor spread as health crisis escalates, urging precautionary measures and medical care for the affected areas.
Ad touts Devoe Lead and Zinc as superior to mixed paints claiming fewer gallons needed and double the wear life compared with lead and oil mixed by hand. It emphasizes efficiency and durability over traditional mixes.
Reward offered for an old black and white collie missing since July 22 from Nashua Junction. Dog has white paws chest and tail tip with some white on face. Answers to Glen. Notify Admiral J. G. Walker Wilton New Hampshire by phone or mail for pickup and reward.
Boston metropolitan park commission voted to restore adult bathers’ price at Revere beach bath-house to 25 cents after July 26, reversed from 20 cents set June 13. The move comes as attendance and revenue lag, with 32,653 bathers June 18 to July 21 versus 77,500 last year, risking half-time work for staff and possible closure absent improved weather. Entertainment for week of July 28 includes Fadettes orchestra and tableaux with Peter F. Dailey company and others in a varied program.
Tourists flock to Keith's famous Boston playhouse in record numbers for the season, with visitors expressing astonishment at the elevated attendance and the venue's enduring appeal since opening.
Saginaw July 25 miners in Michigan bituminous coal fields have proposed a counter offer accepting six cents less per ton for mining if operators use machinery to push cars and if engineers and firemen above ground work an eight hour day.
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