Critic Norris Called Out Over College Debate
In the Lowell Daily Courier Norris is criticized for denouncing college study as waste while praising leaders like Leonard Wood Theodore Roosevelt Booker Washington. The piece argues higher education shaped these figures and supports continued scholarly training as essential for national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
United States
Leonard Woods
Theodore Roosevelts
Col. Waring
Booker Washington
Mr. Norris
Roosevelt
Leonard Wood
Harvard
Wood
Steel highway plan raises safety fears for pedestrians
The Automobile Club of America backs steel rails in New York to form a trough for carriages with a bidirectional track. Critics warn pedestrians could be trapped when a reckless driver follows, questioning why someone cannot escape into the wider highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Club of America
New York
Automobile Club
Inquest Finds Gross Negligence in Victoria Street Fire
A London despatch reports the inquest into the June 9 Victoria Street fire ending after weeks of press and public scrutiny. Nine young girls died in the blaze, and the jury held the General Electric company grossly negligent and guilty of evading factory acts, while Chief Wells offered an explanation regarding the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Victoria Street
London Fire Department
General Electric Company
Wells
Fire Department
Prince of Wales
England
Court opinions on labor, courts martial, and Hanna ethics
The piece argues about England’s fire department failings, Hanna’s integrity amid graft claims, and the value of courts martial and injunctions. It defends military law, critiques anti imperial rhetoric, and questions removing court power to enforce labor contracts while stressing balance between law and vigilant civic judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Chicago Daily News
Aldermen Approve Funding for Tax Defense Effort
The aldermen approved a $10,000 appropriation to finish the fight against rebate tax demands from local corporations. The decision ends an extended, costly dispute and signals a likely favorable conclusion with intelligent handling.
Personal Matters and Notable Life Events
Frank Tucker will resign September 30 as general agent of the New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor to manage Richmond Beach Park on Staten Island. Dr W M Beardshear of Ames Iowa, former NA Education head, is critically ill and death is expected. Henry W Blodgett, ex judge of the US District Court, recently turned 81 with a family reunion. Dr Harry Heinrich of Altoona marked his 9th birthday and remains active in practice despite no longer visiting patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tucker
New York Association For Improving
Richmond Beach Park
Staten Island
Charles M. Schwab
W. M. Beardshear
State Agricultural College
Ames
Iowa
National Educational Association
Henry W. Blodgett
United States District Court
Chicago
Harry Heinrich
Altoona
City hall looks fine and forecasts showers for South Common
A satirical mix of local notes speaks of city functions and figures. Mentions Captain Kittredge, Captain St Swithin for firemen, and President in New York with Plattitude. References include Irving Bacheller earnings, Vets drawings, a Chelmsford blackberry seller, rising assaults on young women, and an Austrian view on steel magnates.
Quotation Snippets From Political and Social Commentary
A collection of editorials and remarks across political figures and events. Notable items reference Jim Tillman as lieutenant governor of South Carolina and involved controversy, capital punishment in Arkansas, Bryan and Democratic party dynamics, humor from Mr. Bryan about Meriden, church state separation in the United States, and a Tennessee inventor backed by Gates to develop a flying machine. The passages reflect late 19th to early 20th century editorial tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim” Tillman
South Carolina
Jim
Tillman
Brooklyvnm Standard Union
Arkansas
Providence Journal
United States
France
Buffalo Commercial
Mary Loudt Celebrates 80th Birthday in Dracut
On Monday July 28 Mrs Mary Loudt marked her 80th birthday at Mrs George Coburns Dracut home. Though residing in Auburn New Hampshire she visited Lowell and Dracut with children grandchildren and great grandchildren in attendance. A cake with Mother adorns the table and piano selections by Misses Nettie and Elsie Barny provided entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Loudt
George D. Coburn
Dracut
Loud
Auburn
N. H
Lowell and
Elsie Barny
Mrs. Loud
Weather and travel tales from the city week
A chatter of daily life notes obligatory seat dust and household moves in harsh weather. A Boston visit ends with a lime bought by a father for his child, and we glimpse hotel room crowds, late lunches, and music. The New England Firemen’s league vows no more exclusive draw lists, citing legality and public funds. The city hall illuminations wow from vantage points, echoing historic towers with Venice like lighting and civic pride.
Protected Farmers and Democratic Tariff Talk in Early Campaigns
The piece argues that Democratic efforts against tariffs aim at farmers while noting farming remains strong. It cites 1899 farm property at 20.5 trillion and farm product value at 4.74 trillion, with improvements since 1890 and widespread government-supported agricultural innovation aiding farmers across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Paxton
Pacific Coast
Bunco
Democrats and the protection belt speech critique
The Worcester Telegram criticizes Democrats for spreading the independent home principle across wide territories, arguing they push for rhetorical protection while attempting to scatter wealth among the populace. The piece portrays Democrats as never satisfied unless distributing gold bricks to some segments of society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester Telegram
Illuminated Juniper Point Hosts Salem Home Week Display
The Salem Home Week celebration featured an elaborate light display at Juniper Point and Willows with flags, bunting, and incandescent lamps. Notable decorations graced many cottages on Central Avenue and Harbor View, with arches and shields marking entrances. A wreckage stack burned at Misery Island and another at Naugus Head concluded the event.
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Juniper Point
Salem
Lowell
The
Willows
Jane Whttemore
Chase
C. M. Ebsen
Sarah H. Churchill
Jacob Gould
Joseph Brown
Cyrus A. Jordan
Oscar Pendieton
Pavilion
L. E. Tufts
W. T. Langmaid
H. L. Teel
Patrick T. Kenneally
James Cofey
Mme. Rose
F. Wilsin
Harbor View
Columbus Avenues
Beach and
Fort Avenue
Harbor View Avenue
Juniper Point Beach Avenue
J. C. B. Smith
C. W. Smith
Milford
N. H
H. R. Rice
H. R. Peach
Charles E. Gee
Joseph Walworth
Lawrence
John
Elmer K. Moulton
George M. Whipple
Mrs. Thomas
Boston
Samuel Cal
L. G. Straw
Geo. Jones
Medford
Central Avenue
Richard N. Knight
J. N. Knight
Cliftondale
Edward Hale Knight
James H. Fitzpatrick
F. LeFor
Thomas F. Little
Joseph Peabody
John R. Griffin
J. Taylor
Chelsea
John Daisey
Somerville
Edward A. Greenough
William, Jr
Atlantic House
W. D. Gardner
John Rolfe
E. H. Brunet
Grant Avenue
J. C. Remon
Central House
Columbus Avenue
David N. Cook
Jean M. Missud
William F. Martin
Reuben Arey
Joseph W. Newhall
Michael L. Sullivan
Richard Barry
Peabody
George F. Herrick
Beverly
John N. Ferguson
Perry
W. S. Clark
Stickney
Misery Island
Naugus Head
England's cotton industry discussed in New York article
A London Tribune correspondent notes negotiations for sale of Lancashire cotton undertakings to American capitalists. A leading writer says American methods could boost trade for Lancashire workers and help ensure cheap raw cotton by countering American market cornering, benefiting both sides.
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New York
London
The
Tribune
America
Pajeau and Charbonneau Wed in Parochial Residence
Leon Pajeau and Miss Emilie Charbonneau wed Tuesday afternoon, celebrated by Rev. Father Campeau at St. Joseph's parochial residence. Witnesses were Charles Pajeau and Odilon Dronin.
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Leon Pajeau
Emilie Charbonneau
Father Campeau
St. Joseph’s
Charles Pajeau
Odilon Dronin
Veteran Civil War veteran and author commits suicide
Hamilton July 31 Charles Wright aged 65 a Civil War veteran and author of military history books killed himself yesterday by taking carbolic acid in an apparent self inflicted death authorities said Wright was known for his writings on military topics and lived in Hamilton
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Hamilton
Charles Wright
Bricklayers Plan Labor Day Parade and Awards Competition
The Bricklayers' union voted Wednesday night to parade on Labor Day and compete for one of the prizes. Supt. Beals converted an old steam drill into a sewer sheathing driver, to be used on Meadowcroft street next Monday. The conversion cost about $40 and the machine will cut labor needs from twelve to three workers with running costs around $2.50 daily. Alphonsine Grenier, 24, is mildly ill with varioloid and was taken to the contagious hospital Wednesday.
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Supt
Beals
Meadowcroft Street
Alphonsine Grenier
Rail chiefs discuss Chicago & Eastern Illinois purchase
New York report says President Yoakum of St Louis and San Francisco confirms interest in acquiring the Chicago and Eastern Illinois. No official details or confirmations on terms or connections. Bankers suggest Illinois Central may own or lease the Frisco to counter other southern interests.
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St. Louis and
Frisco
Chicago & Eastern
Ill
New York
Yoakum
San Francisco Railway
The
Herald
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Southwestern
Chicago
Illinois Central
Fewer Gallons, Wears Longer Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint
Devoe Lead and Zinc paint requires fewer gallons than Mixed Paiits and lasts twice as long as lead and oil mixed by hand, offering superior coverage and durability for long lasting exterior finishes.
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Wwell Daly Courier
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Courier-Citizen
Merrimack Street
Courier-Citizen Company
New England
Merrimack Square
Lowell Daily Courier
Boston Herald
Senator Hanna
McKinley
Rascals
South
Hanna
Gen. Chaffee
Nota Bene
City Hall
Kittredge
South Common
St. Swithins
Tewksbury
Irving Bachellor
Eben Holden
Chelmsford
Democratic
Bryan
Mississippi
Pacific
Milford Journal
Meriden Recept
Hartford
Meriden
Mr. Bryan
John W. Coe
Bryan Party
International Silver Company
West
Hartford Post
Mr. Gates
Tennessee
Newark
CN. J. News
New England Firemen’s League
Hadley
Npt
Centralville
Belvidere
Fort Hill
Campanile
Court of Honor
Buffalo
Venice
Piazza di San Marco
Putnam & Son
Central Street
Pajeau—Charbonneau
A. G. Pollard & CO
Sik
Kmiorning
Merrimack St
Merrimack, Palmer and Middle Sts
Cov
Owell
Lowell Dally Courier
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