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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1902
Page
5
Fragment from a Lowell Mercury page notes delivery routes on Merrimack Street and carrier rates at 6 cents a week. Mentions the Courier-Citizen Company and a barometer and temperature reading.
Boston reports a forecast of partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday with showers on Tuesday and cooler conditions overall. The update notes cooler temperatures as a main trend affecting the region.
The piece notes the signing of peace terms between Boers and English representatives, praising the cessation of a costly war. It reflects on Britain's coronation season, wartime burdens, and Kruger's warning of the price of victory. It also discusses Britain's unfamiliarity with guerrilla-style fighting and its impact on prestige.
The piece lauds the president’s Arlington address as a straightfor ward defense of policy and the army. It argues that barbarities cited by critics are often imaginations of disgruntled soldiers and warns against labeling the army a gang of blackguards. It notes punishment for true cruelty and dismisses sweeping blame.
The article notes interest in developments tied to the John Street Congregational Church passing and discusses a trend toward too many churches across denominations. It warns that internal discord and proliferation of small branches hinder prosperity, while John Street avoided such splits though other cities may regret church sprawl.
In Massachusetts the attitude of Senator Hoar on the Philippine question is understood. He upholds ideals of American manhood and statesmanship. He is not petty and acts with the best results through the best means. His course on the islands has been consistent and clearly stated.
The speaker advocates leaving the islands swiftly and in an orderly fashion. He credits Rev. Dr. Greene for noting the John Street Congregational church’s past good work but says its mission is now fulfilled. The text also critiques Governor Jeff Davis amid church disputes and discusses western colonization as a path to statehood, stressing conduct and principle.
The piece hails Senator Morgan of Alabama as rare in publicly defending continued U S control of the Philippines and criticizes his Panama Canal stance. It suggests President Kaiser prefers maintaining a prosperous, stable nation and wonders what statue or effigy, if any, would please him.
District Attorney Jerome attacks Mayor Low and Police Commissioner Partridge in a Harvard speech, signaling disharmony among ten reformers. Tammany Hall mocks the scene with ghoulish glee.
A granite slab memorial will be raised for Thomas Dunn English author of Ben Bolt. The tribute honors a writer who rose late to fame, aided by Du Maurier and a popular musical air, securing lasting immortality.
In London cheers greeted the peace signatures though Edaweard played a minor role, likened to the man in the moon in likelihood.
A Southern reader queries how the President's recent statement against lynching will be received locally. The piece notes the conflict between abstract condemnation and concrete tolerance, suggesting communities face discomfort in applying the words to real cases.
A speculative musing asks who is King of England now and imagines Henry VIII unable to grant peerage at will. The text contrasts this with Americans displaying skill and stamina in a goal winning performance.
It begins to look as if the next license commissioner would be a non commissioned officer. Great Britain is ready to sing the glad tidings today.
President Tomas Estrada Palma of Cuba and Gen. Maso, once rivals, met cordially in Havana. Maso hosted breakfast for the president elect, signaling a thaw in strained relations. The rest notes include a minister holiday in Gloucester, Gowdy's Paris leave after five years, Wolseley to unveil Forbes memorial, a Vienna stage incident, and a Gosberton postman's 31 years service totaling 200000 miles walked.
A satirical column riffs on current events and public figures amid heat whispers and political quips. It references King Edward, Lord Kitchener, and Boer War echoes while noting Yerxa’s withdrawal from council contests and questions about remount purchases.
A Kansas City Journal note claims Ohioans will strongly support Roosevelt in 1904. A Minneapolis Tribune excerpt warns youths against damaging rural mailboxes with heavy penalties. Manila cholera statistics show whites largely spared by better sanitation, while natives suffer high mortality.
The Cleveland Leader credits Governor Nash for state tax reform efforts that shape Republican campaigns this year. His payroll of proposals outlined reform in his fall message and supporters in the Legislature enacted the bills into laws.
A political and economic meditation argues the ocean as a free market for commerce with no lasting monopoly by steamship lines. It notes possible gains from coordination with railroads but warns that durable pricing hinges on land and sea costs remaining competitive. A Massachusetts Superior Court appointment by a Republican governor is highlighted as notable for its cross party and religious background.
Washington June 2 report details pension adjustments for Massachusetts under May 10 issue. Names include Hannah M. Hardy West Newbury $12, Sarah F. Baker Gloucester $8, Joanna Merritt North Scituate $8, Nettie M. Hight Winchester $8, Ann Byers Fall River $8, Matilda Burbank Groveland $12, Andrew H. Baker dead Rockland $12, Andrew L. Damon North Marshfield $16, James P. Emerson Chelmsford $10, Wm. C. Piper Lowell $8, Patrick Kenney Lowell $12, William Frederick Jr. Lowell $10, Ancel Nickerson Middleton $12, David Cashin Salem $12, Francis W. Pool Rockland $45, Honora Cullinan Ayer $8, Martha A. Luther Rehoboth $8.
A short baseball account reports the Stars beating the Neaver Sweats 14 to 6 in a juvenile game, with the Stars claiming three wins over the Neaver Sweats. The letter also condemns unsightly road-side rubbish near the Lawrence turnpike and criticizes persistent grade-crossing delays and unsafe trucking on tracks. The writer laments slow freight trains hindering fire and vehicular movement and notes frequent obstruction by drivers rushing over railroad crossings.
A literary critique of Bourget’s Monica and Other Stories notes the clear theme that character is innate, with Monica the aristocrat in heart beside Marguerite the peasant. The review praises Bourget's artistry and craftsmanship while warning that his point of view intrudes, as in Cosmopolis. It mentions Attitudes and gratitude stories, the American in Gratitude, and credits Bourget with refined prose and moral seriousness.
A compact data card lists dates from October 11, 1899 to May 31, 1902 marking the Boer War. It gives troop totals, casualties, Boer prisoners, costs, battles, leaders, memorables and the surrender on May 31, 1902.
A birthday sociable was held at the Y W C A rooms on a Saturday evening for Frances L Bennett the secretary. The decor featured snow balls and a pleasing program included piano solos by Harriet Coburn songs by Alice Livingston Edmund Edmunds and Scotch songs by Mrs Leggett who also delivered a Scotch recitation. Mabel Metcalf led arrangements and Mrs Arnold managed the entertainment with several helpers including Alma Nelson Daisy MacBrayne Ida Woodies Ethel Whitcomb and Bessie Woodward.
Pittsburg plans a public wash house for women who earn a living as laundresses. The facility will feature modern improvements including a room to care for the workers’ children, offering a safer and more convenient space for the laboring women.
Tristram Hooper Jr a 65 year old prominent Biddeford farmer hanged himself early today amid days of strange behavior thought to be temporary insanity caused by financial worries. He leaves a wife a son and a daughter.
Leominster on June 2 saw about eighty mason-tenders, the entire local force, quit work for higher pay. They have been earning $2 a day for eight hours and demand $2.25. Contractors refused to meet the demand, triggering the strike.
Mrs Bridget Clain a longtime city resident died suddenly of heart trouble Sunday afternoon while seated on the steps at 15 Irving Street A friend summoned water and returned to find her dead She leaves two sons Peter and Thomas and three daughters Nellie Mary and Annie.
A succession of city notices records deaths and births, listing names ages and addresses. Ethel Swann dies at six at 97 Fremont street, while Lulu Mae Perkins passes aged 28. Mary B Gilman dies at 76 in Methuen street residence. Bridget Club aged 60 leaves two sons and three daughters. Annie Reay age 30 and others are noted with family details.
Naomi Mitchell aged 62 leaves one brother and will have a funeral at her late residence Tuesday at 5 PM. Bridget C Brogan of Gorham street in this city died June 1 with funeral from St Peters church Tuesday at 9 45 AM. Peter J McEnaney aged 36 in North Chelmsford leaves wife Catherine E a son Henry Leo and daughter Josephine E.
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