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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
6
Oldest and best daily paper in Middlesex county established 1825 daily since 1845. Published daily except Sundays and holidays at Courier Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell. Carrier delivery within city six cents a week.
Boston reports a partly cloudy night and Saturday with likely showers in western sections. Winds will be light to fresh and variable as the weekend approaches.
Lowell Daily Courier notes Oregon's close GOP win in the governor race but strong Republican results in the legislature and two congressional districts affirm national issue strength. It argues anti administration claims of a Democratic landslide are unfounded, citing other papers and the lack of a robust Democratic surge.
The article notes increasing disorder linked to labor disputes and the foreign element in Chicago’s population. It laments violence surpassing police limits and questions effective prevention. It warns that government reluctance may yield to national force intervention to enforce peaceful resolutions as disputes grow.
Critics accuse Lipton and Lipton Limited of placing sporting interests ahead of shareholder dividends. The piece argues that sport and business ethics clash, noting dissatisfaction among stockholders who feel gains come at their expense. It praises Sir Thomas as a gentlemanly sportsman but laments the financial costs.
The article notes a New York immigrant influx of 83 500 the largest on record and compares it with 1893. It cites origins Italy Austria Hungary and Russia with 72 percent from those areas. It discusses Philippine land and labor amendments and skepticism about slavery, plus comments on Sir Michael Herbert the new British ambassador and other political items.
The North remains slow to change its view of Jefferson Davis as Virginia marks his birthday with a state holiday. The piece notes his role as a wartime leader and the heavy toll of the conflict on thousands of brave soldiers. It contrasts Boer and British reactions to peace as both sides welcome resolution after years of struggle.
The University of Chicago is unlikely to endorse President Patton of Princeton who argues that most colossal fortunes are gained at the expense of honor.
The executive council has ratified the Governor's appointments, delivering longed-for reinforcements for the superior court bench as they arrive with a grand entrance.
It notes that New York consumes about 5,000,000 tons of ice annually. It mentions a Chinese dwarf in Singapore about 40 inches tall with a gray beard. It also reports the Fort Donelson flag, raised after its surrender on February 16, 1862, presented to Colorado’s capitol as a war relic, bunting 8 by 10 feet and worn from use.
A miscellany of offbeat lines mentions Dr. Hanna, Blondin, Providence motormen, college mercury rising, a £50,000 gift to Viscount Kitchener, a silly Jeff Davis memorial arch, underground subway legislation, Sheriff Pearson deputies, a floating Norwegian island, Herd's world defeating shot, Hobson turning to Alabama politics, and a row over labor solicitation rights. Col Lynch may seek Parliament amnesty.
A Boston sightseeing car runs with a megaphone guide while a Medford transit mishap amuses riders. The Dartmouth baseball team overcomes suspensions of two players and earns praise from the Boston Record for its season, despite missing players for professionalism.
The 1904 campaign erupts as critics accuse Roosevelt of stoking sectional tensions with his Arlington Memorial Day remarks. Democratic leaders accuse him of baiting voters while conservative voices argue the president spoke to a national issue. Commentators note party rancor, calls for restraint, and the ongoing war affairs shaping public opinion.
Susan Cleary aged 23 died at home on Whipple Street leaving a brother and sister. Merton A. Smith 39 died after long illness at Jenness Street home survived by mother and two sisters. he was a longtime J C Ayer correspondent and machinist. Catherine Hart 64 died in Salem leaving husband Daniel two sons Charles and John and daughter Julia. body taken to Savage undertaker. Ann McSorley 65, longtime St Patrick’s member, died at 352 Market Street. survived by husband Charles.
The newspaper lists multiple funeral services held yesterday afternoon and morning. Florence S. Goodwin died, services at 15 Bleachery Street conducted by Rev. S. T. Ford, burial at Edson cemetery. Catherine Coleman honored at 65 Fulton Street with prayers at St. Michael’s. burial in Catholic cemetery. Benjamin Blanchard’s service at Fourth Avenue, burial at Windham. Mildred Ethel Kennedy’s service at 30 Shedd Street. officiating clergyman mentioned. Undertakers Carrier, Davey, and Weinbeck noted.
President Roosevelt may visit Mississippi to hunt bears across Sunflower Coahoma and Tallahatchie in a region famed for bears. A bronze statue of Richard P. Bland will be erected in Lebanon Missouri. Dr J R Goddard translates the Old Testament into Ningpo dialect. Professor Bruce to head North Dakota law. Lord and Lady Aberdeen to celebrate silver wedding in Aberdeenshire. Gibbs to receive DSc from Dublin University. Grace Stecher and Byron Chandler to marry in weeks.
Deaths reported in this city include Merton A. Smith age 39 of 381 Jenness street with funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday at 31 Jenness street. Catherine Hart age 64 of Salem passed away June 5. Ann McSorley age 65 of 352 Market street died June 6 with arrangements pending at home.
Mrs Almena Jane Perham wife of ex Governor Sidney Perham of Maine died in Washington. She leaves her husband and four children. Interment is planned at Bryant Point Maine next Thursday. Prof Lewis J Weichmann died in Anderson Indiana and was the last witness besides John Surratt in the Booth Lincoln case. He believed his testimony helped convict Mrs Surratt and her execution.
In Poughkeepsie on June 6 the notorious elephant Topsy grabbed and tossed Louis J. Dondero, 20, of Kingston, after he teased her with a stick. Keeper intervened as the beast threatened more harm. Dondero was injured, but escaped serious harm.
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