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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1902
Page
6
The oldest Middlesex county daily, established 1825 and a daily since 1645, operates from Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street Lowell. It is published daily except Sundays and holidays with home delivery by carrier for six cents per week.
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 paper weighs the Vatican US talks as a matter within papal jurisdiction and notes no imminent move toward formal diplomatic ties. It argues church and state remain separate in the United States, calls cordiality with the Pope beneficial but not threatening, and dismisses claims of a strategic shift as trivial and biased.
The article contrasts Mr. Bryans address to newsboys and Democrats at Nantasket noting discord among leaders and bolting papers. It praises President Roosevelts call for faithful civic duties as taught to National Guardsmen and urges citizens to heed that disciplined ethic to curb boss rule.
The passage notes there should be no ill will about the Republican State convention chair, while acknowledging Mr. Murray may feel misled into expecting the honor.
The article surveys political factions around Gov. Long and Bryan, noting Massachusetts Republicans favor Long, while Sandhurst and West Point cadets figure in satirical musings. It cites Chicago messengers striking for Illinois Telegraph and Postal Telegraph, links to Bryan Democrats, mentions Lt. Hickman acquittal, and mocks Yohe and other political missteps amid a string of Philippine events and Maine gubernatorial tastes.
Mrs. Humphry Ward plans a autumn visit to this country. Rev. Frederick W. Hawley resigns from Church of the Messiah Louisville to become secretary of the Western Conference Unitarian with Chicago HQ. Russell Sage shows full recovery after a fall from a street car. L Clarke Davis praises Drexel and Childs for Golden Rule influence. Rev. E L House resigns Richmond Street Congregational Providence and will lead First Congregational Portland Oregon.
A Canadian inventor unveils a bricklaying machine that can perform the work of six or seven bricklayers, selling for $500. The unit is operated by two men and a boy, signaling a potential shift in construction labor.
The piece surveys varied scenes from American life including Hoke Smith and Jeffries, New York Republicans, and a Fresno mayor at ringside. It notes seven thousand Manila cigar makers on strike signaling a westward American spirit, Arkansas executing six men, and business figures like Mr Schwab securing a multi floor New York office.
A compilation of quotations from various papers on topics including Bragg and his wife, Baltimore hurricane blame, Schley, the Virginia constitution, Democratic governors, Bird S Coler, William Lidderdale's will, Ashby Cooke's Mississippi execution, and juror murder provisions. The items reflect editorial quips, political commentary, and notable legal notes of the period.
A nostalgic poem recalling forty-niners and miners who ventured west for gold. It honors the Rockies, Santa Fe hills, Colorado deserts, and Saint Francis valleys, praising the Star of Empire guiding settlers and the lasting wealth from their labor. Mention of Robert Mackay in the August Success is noted.
An advertisement asserts Devoe Lead and Zinc paint requires fewer gallons than Mixed Pairts and will wear twice as long as Jead, with all mixtures done by hand.
All persons saving blue dime receipts should take advantage of a special Saturday and Monday offer. Dickson's Tea Store located at 68 Merrimack Street advertises the promotion to customers collecting blue dime receipts.
In a Chicago style tone the writer notes plans by the Belmont McDonald syndicate to extend a Broadway centered subway. The project envisions moving platforms at Thirty third Street Broadway connecting to the Pennsylvania Railroad at Manhattan tunnel, with routes under Broadway and Fourth Avenue linking to Union Square and City Hall. The plan posits an underground East River crossing from Brooklyn to Manhattan and a network touching Forty second street and the Battery.
The plan to extend from City Hall along Broadway to Battery and under the East River to Brooklyn faces bids from two firms. Brooklyn Rapid Transit offers an $8 million build with free transfers, while John B McDonald and August Belmont's Rapid Transit Subway Construction quotes $3 million plus $1.1 million for Broadway extension, totaling $4.1 million. The broader project totals about $13.6 million, with the latter bid signaling a unit operation goal despite a two track Broadway segment not in the original plan.
A collection of unusual requests sent to a drugstore by people seeking medical items for children and adults. Writers describe dosing babies, remedies, tonics, and teething aids, often with playful or erroneous spellings and vague symptoms.
Knights of Pythias announce an August 3 special train from North Union station to San Francisco with six knights and guests. Travel via Kansas City Colorado Springs Denver Glenwood Springs and Salt Lake City, returning via Union Pacific Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul routes. Round trip $71.00. send names now as space is limited. Contact Thomas Wynne, Grand Trunk Railway, 306 Washington Boston, for sleeping car details and itinerary.
The Lowell Gas Light company offers gas arc lights for lighting stores halls and large spaces. They provide bright diffused steady illumination that is cheaper than electric arc lighting and suitable for extensive areas.
In the city at 34 Burns street Mr and Mrs E J Mellen welcomed a son weighing 10% pounds.
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