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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
9
A curious scene described as goat over a dog's flank, the dog under the goat's foreleg, and a bear beneath the reins captures a trio of animal positions. The odd pairing hints at a playful or allegorical reading within a rural event or illustration.
New York New Haven and Hartford Railway announces starting May 18 1902 trains from Lowell Middlesex Street Depot to Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro South Framingham and way stations at 7.16 11.25 pm and 5.25 pm. Connections at South Framingham to Boston and Albany for Worcester Springfield Albany and the West. Concord Junction with Fitchburg line. 5.25 pm train connects with Eatonington line to New York City South and West. Sundays service to South Framingham Mansfield Pawtucket Providence and way stations at 7.15 am and 4.25 pm. Signed TRR Clark General Superintendent and A C Kendall General Passenger Agent.
Crowds fill Regent Street and the Strand in wild street celebrations after peace news. Women fling confetti while Americans and Irish flags mix with banners reading Brave Bullet. King Edward narrowly avoids a cab collision as tours and performances honor the peace. Lord Lansdowne joins in the revelry at the Alhambra.
June 2 London reports a flood of congratulations from European sovereigns and offices, with Emperor William’s message noted as especially gratified. Across the empire celebrations surged as telegraphic networks carried news of South Africa peace, with messages arriving from Canada Jamaica India and Australia and from Gibraltar Malta Cairo Bombay and Melbourne reflecting widespread enthusiasm.
Classified ad notes Maple Grove House near Plymouth New Hampshire opens June 15 as a summer resort for up to 85 guests. Highlights include fresh farm provisions, a 100 foot piazza, proximity to Mill Brook Cascade and Ice Cave, a livery, and daily train service. Rates per day 1.50 and weekly 5 to 7 dollars. contact 8 D Fadden West Thornton NH.
Shepard and Fuller present a three tenement block with three stores on Main Street, modern construction, five rooms per unit, bath and water closets, rented for over 850 annually at ~25 percent ROI, price 6000. Highlands corner lot residence, eight rooms, steam heat, fine plumbing, 10000+ square feet lawn, priced at 8000. Duplex two family home, central Highlands street, nine rooms, steam heat, latest conveniences, 4800. Central business two story house with 8600 feet land, 3000, plus 500 more listings available.
The Hague June 2 The news of the end of the war in South Africa evoked mixed feelings with general relief at peace but regret over Boer independence. Boer delegates face a difficult position as they were cut off from Europe and unaware of surrender terms until newspapers reported them. The Dutch government had refused safe conducts suggesting influence was sought on the spot.
Paris dispatches report General Louis Botha has signed the peace agreement and will travel to Europe next month. The Temps, L Echo and Journal des Debats discuss Cape Colony’s fragile future, warning self-government suppression could spark greater British loss of control. Debates hinge on imperialist spirit after the war.
Paris reports Lord Leyds European agent for Transvaal learned of South Africa peace rumors late yesterday. A foreign office messenger confirmed the reports today, and Leyds departed for Utrecht. He said he was pleased but would not elaborate, noting his ignorance of surrender terms yet optimistic about Boer favor.
A London parliamentary paper outlines the sequence to peace in the Transvaal. Schalk-Burger informed Kitchener on March 12 of readiness to propose peace, Boer delegates submitted terms a month later, and on April 13 the war secretary refused to discuss independence. Generals Botha and de la Rey backed burgher ratification in the field.
Paris officials vote to send a formal expression of sympathy to Kruger praising his people for valiantly fighting for right against might, reflecting the era's stance on colonial and imperial conflict.
A party of Boer leaders departed Pretoria on June 2 to mobilize commando forces. The operation is anticipated to take about four fortnights to unfold.
Hong Kong and Valetta report peace in South Africa. Cabled news prompted ships in harbor to fly flags and fire salutes. Governor’s residence reads the despatch as bands play and crowds join in the national anthem. Salutes echo from batteries.
Forced sale of a nine room two story house at 40 Central Street plus a Robbins Street elegant house and two cottages. Lots offered at low prices with easy terms. Call Friday Decoration Day or Saturday May 31 to view bargains and choose between renting or owning.
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