Weather Update From Yesterday and Today
Rain ended late yesterday. This morning the sky is cloudy and the air remains cool. Temperature readings show 56, 53, and 57 with barometer at 29.75, 29.95, and 29.90 across 5 pm, 8 am, and 12 m respectively.
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
6
New England Weather Forecast May Showers and Warmer Temperatures
Boston forecasts show showers tonight except eastern Maine with Thursday turning fair, though showers persist in the northeast. Warmer conditions expected tonight except in Maine and Vermont, with Thursday warmer except in Eastern Maine, and winds shifting from easterly to southerly and westerly.
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Boston
New England
Maine
Vermont
Courier Citizen Company Telephone Numbers
Patrons are asked to use care in calling numbers. Advertising inquiries, non-delivery of papers, address changes, and general business questions should be directed to the business office at 312 or 313.
Whitelaw Reid Meets King Edward in Boston
Lowell Daily Courier reports a meeting between Whitelaw Reid and King Edward, noting relief and a view that Massachusetts Democrats center on William A. Gaston. It comments on the Pennsy line’s 18 hour claim, the Equitable dispute hurting all, while suggesting parties could pay heirs and assigns large insurance if disputes ended.
Germany Reacts to Crown Prince Marriage Amid Royal Court Critique
All Germany was agog over the marriage of the crown prince to a duchess from a petty kingdom built to supply suitable spouses for royalty. The piece mocks monarchies as driven by produced royal matches and divine right ideals.
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Germany
Water waste cautions from Salem Haverhill and Lowell
Salem and Haverhill urge regulation of water use to prevent waste during dry times. The papers warn that water is valuable when wells run dry and remind Lowell residents to avoid waste although they have not yet felt shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Haverhill
Lowell
Kaiser's son marries German girl from homeland
It is refreshing when a royal prince marries a countrywoman, unlike royal couples formed through courtly maneuvering. The union is seen as more desirable for human reasons than purely diplomatic considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Money lenders push for Russia Japan peace
The speaker suggests money lenders will force a Russia Japan peace. France, Russia’s major creditor, faces spent funds with little relief in sight. A peace settlement would leave a large bill, and Russia must borrow at moderate rates to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Japan
France
Public chastened by Nan Patterson notoriety
The speaker notes that the American public’s decency outshines expectations as Nan Patterson fails to attract curiosity for a $2000 weekly show. The piece implies that even with notoriety her appeal remains absent, signaling public restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Patterson
Fall River Mills Fail To End Strike Turmoil
The Fall River textile council accepts Gov. Douglas as arbitrator after a year long strike dispute. Mills cannot raise wages per the finding and workers must abide, though dissatisfaction and worker exodus from the city persist. Manufacturers see no path to higher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Attorney Generalship Seen As Stepping Stone For Ambitious Lawyers
The attorney-generalship is described as increasingly political and used to advance legal business interests. The Transcript portrays a composite interview, reflecting criticism of candidacy standards as not the highest. The piece notes evolving pathways for ambitious lawyers.
Sanderson named strongest choice for attorney general
The writer praises Mr. Sanderson as the best fitted man among aspirants for attorney general, with French close behind. Sanderson is described as fearless, stern, reflective, and solid, though not brilliant. The passage urges unified, hearty support for Sanderson, especially in Northern Middlesex, to safeguard the Commonwealth’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson
French
Middlesex
Mr. Sanderson
Hypocrisy in Church and Wealth Shaping Moral Life
A critique of religious hypocrisy from Patton at Princeton through Rockefeller as symbol. The piece urges churches to apply Christ-like living to daily business, curb greed, and reform from pulpits to parish debt, noting ministers and congregants alike falter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Patton
Princeton Theological Seminary
United Stat.s
Princeton Voices
Congregational Church
Standard Oil
Rockefeller’s
Rockefeller
Maine
California
There Are 2000 Rivers in the British Empire
The claim states the empire contains two thousand rivers. No further context or details are provided to verify the figure or its scope within the empire’s geography and administration.
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British Empire
Quotations on Municipal Savings and Yachting
A New Bedford Standard editorial urges rigid scrutiny of small municipal expenditures and prudent saving across administrations. It argues many tiny outlays accumulate into large totals and should be examined in the current municipal year. A Beacon-Lynn note backs a proposal for the racing yachts to sail back across the Atlantic to showcase sport and endurance. It also critiques bank lending to marginal railway ventures, warning that a rail line with little travel offers poor security for loans, likening it to bank financing a Sahara hotel.
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New Bedford Standard
Boston
Sahara Desert
Lynn News
Personal Matters: Clergy, Families, and Travel Notes
Rev Elizabeth Padgham began her pastorate at Unitarian Our Father Rutherford New Jersey yesterday. Miss Padgham, born in Syracuse 21, educated in public schools there, then Smith College graduate in 1899, studied Meadville Theological two years before Perry Iowa charge. Mrs Julia Ward Howe visits Gardiner Maine for summer after heat scare. Rev Fr Casey youngest army chaplain arrives Fort Wayne near Detroit at 26 after extensive European travel. Rev Dr Lewis Fisher Canton St Lawrence elected president of Lombard College Galesburg Ill. He accepted the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Padgham
Unitarian Church of Our Father
Rutherford
N. J
Miss Padgham
Syracuse
Smith College
Meadville Theological Schools
Perry
Iowa
Fr. Casey
Fort Wayne
Detroit
Europe
Lewis Fisher
St. Lawrence University
Canton
Lombard College
Galesburg, Ill
Austrian meteorologist to set up weather stations in Vienna and London
J. M. Nowak, an Austrian meteorologist, plans his first weather stations in Vienna and London. He forecasts weather using a plant called abus precato rius discovered in Mexico years ago, claiming forecasts are rainable from three to eight days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Nowak
Mexico
Vienna
London
Nowak
Train Timetable Note and Society Sketches
A Boston & Maine notice outlines express services and a through stop at 8.46, with the regular 8.57 express stopping as usual. The piece also recalls a country town tale of a mistaken embrace, a Laramie telephone system upgrade, a child’s heaven question, and theater news about Miss Laura Wall and a witty exchange from Life magazine.
Cautionary Advice for Newlyweds on Furniture Gifts
A storekeeper warns against imposing unwanted appliances on brides noting many couples already own items like stoves from prior gifts. He recounts buyers who regret large kitchen gifts and urges choosing needed pieces instead. The piece emphasizes thoughtful, practical selections for young couples starting life together.
Crawford Stove Ad Claims Superior Fuel Efficiency
The advertisement argues buyers should pick the Crawford range, noting long term fuel savings and easier handling due to a patented Single Damper. It asserts the Crawford outperforms competitors and remains cost effective over years.
Navy squadron to sail for Cherbourg with John Paul Jones body
The North Atlantic fleet second squadron including Brooklyn Chattanooga Galveston and Tacoma will assemble off Tompkinsville Staten Island today to carry the body of John Paul Jones from France. Rear Admiral Sigsbee will command aboard the flagship and the squadron plans a 13 day voyage to Cherbourg with a mahogany sarcophagus awaiting the coffin. France will join in the final tribute before the ships head to Annapolis ten days after arrival.
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New York
North Atlantic Fleet
Brooklyn
Chattanooga
Galveston
Tacoma
Navy Department
John Paul Jones
France
Tompkinsville
Staten Island
Cherbourg
Sigsbee
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Richard
Sandy Hook
Sears Family Silent Over Possible Second Will
Boston reports members of the late J Montgomery Sears family declined to discuss a rumored second will found near his death. It is said the first will from about twelve years ago remains with the heirs and Mrs Sears will present it for probate when appropriate. The Sears estate is valued at about 25 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
J. Montgomery Sears
Sears
Charles S. Penhallow
Yale Divinity School Holds Commencement Activities
New Haven Conn June 7 Formal commencement exercises closed the Yale Divinity School anniversary program in Battell chapel with addresses by James W Carpenter Geo H Driver Horace F Holden and Albert E Roraback all graduates of the class of 192? The 29 graduates will receive diplomas on June 28. An organ recital in Woolsey hall followed by a luncheon for alumni guests and the graduating class The Hooker fellowship of 1200 for proficiency in theological studies was awarded to George H Driver of Wakefield Mass.
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New Haven
Conn
Battell Chapel
Yale Divinity School
Corporation
West Divinity Hall
Jas. W. Carpenter
Indianapolis
Ind
Geo. H. Driver
Wakefield
Mass
Horace F. Holden
Springfield
Albert E. Roraback
Canaan
Woolsey Hall
Lucius H. Thayer
Portsmouth
N. H
Western Pacific to Change Directorate
San Francisco June 7 an important meeting of the directors of the Western Pacific will be held in this city next week. It is understood that at the meeting several changes will be made in the personnel of the board. W J Bartnett will resign from the presidency and will be succeeded by BE T Jeffrey president of the Denver and Rio Grande. Bartnett will become vice president and general counsel of the road. The articles of incorporation will be modified to make New York the principal place of business and after that the director meetings will be held in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Western Pacific
W. J. Bartnett
BE. T. Jeffrey
Denver and
Rio Grande
Bartnett
New York
New Hampshire college trustees elect Charles W. Stone president
Durham New Hampshire June 7 after a contest which produced ballots without a choice the trustees of the state college elected Charles W Stone of Andover president of the board Col Lucien Thompson was re elected secretary of the board
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Durham
N. H
New Hampshire State College
Charles W. Stone
Andover
Lucien Thompson
Forestry in Massachusetts Warns of Forest Fire Dangers
A bulletin from the state forester’s office warns of annual timber loss from fires in Massachusetts. It urges a stronger forest fire service and calls on citizens to foster greater care and sentiment against open ground fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
State Forester’s Office
Massachusetts
Friends of the Forests
Annual Meeting Of M Company At The Armory
Members of M company held their annual meeting at the armory last night with the treasurer and clerk reports read and accepted. Hildreth Parker was unanimously re elected treasurer. A ways and means committee was chosen comprising Sergt Wood Privates Cooney Koenig and a shoots committee with First Sergt Scott Sergt Hotchkiss Corp Edney McCarthy and Private Hanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Company
Armory
Corp
Hildreth Parker
Sergts
Wood
Cooney
Koenig
Sergt
Scott
Hotchkiss
Edney McCarthy
Hanley
St Petersburg Observes Empress Birthday With Civic Decor
St Petersburg marks the Empress birthday with flags and decorations. The article notes no imperial proclamation, and reports Count Von Vorontzoff-Dashkoff's first act as Caucasus viceroy introducing a regular police regime modeled on the Russian system to preserve public order. Tartar attacks on Armenians and a militant Armenian revolutionary committee are described as ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
von Vorontzoff-Dashkoff
Caucasus
Chicago Man Loses $7000 By Wire Tapping Swindle
Chicago June 7 M Cohen a wealthy junk dealer of St Louis Mo reports to the police the loss of 7000 by a wire tapping swindle. He met five men in St Louis who outlined a plan to beat the Latonia track races. He visited their Chicago rooms and saw electrical machines then invested 7000 before the men vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
M Cohen
St. Louis
Maude Adams Undergoes Appendix Operation
New York dated June 7 reports actress Maude Adams had an appendicitis operation at a private city hospital three weeks ago. Her recovery was in doubt at first but she is now rapidly convalescing.
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New York
Gookin's furniture holds big sale on refrigerators and carriages
A ten day reduction sale at Gookin's furniture store 66 Prescott street offers bargains on refrigerators baby carriages and go carts. The store faces overstock after a slow season and marks down stock to clear inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gookin
Prescott Street
Builders' Chance on Gibson Street Lot Sale
Best house lot on Gibson street with 6600 feet of land ready to build. Real value, can be cut in two for quick sale. Inquire of Thomas H. Elliot at 64 Central street.
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Gibson Street
Thomas H. Elliot
Central Street
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