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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
6
The Courier Citizen, oldest daily in Middlesex, founded 1825 and daily since 1845, published every day except Sundays and holidays from the Courier-Citizen Building Lowell. Carriers deliver across the city for six cents a week.
After heavy rain overnight the morning was wet and cool, requiring furnaces and coats. Rain stopped before noon but the barometer and temperatures remained low with a chill in the air. Readings shown at 5pm include 29.86, 29.75, and 29.72 with humidity around 53, 45, and 49.
Counting Room editorial rooms job department note readers to use care in calling and direct advertising inquiries, non-delivery, address changes, and business questions to the business office at 31-2.
A Lowell Daily Courier opinion counters the common council for political cronyism in selecting a city auditor and urges rational governance. It notes immigrants' financial remittances, with last year’s totals around 40 million to the New York postal system, Italy near 10 million and Britain eight million, arguing such outflows make the United States the world’s burden bearer.
Public resentment grows over the boards demand for Principal Sanford's resignation. Tensions between High School head and Superintendent Aldrich peak, with broad vocal opposition to Aldrich and support for the master. Rumors point to potential board and Aldrich retirements amid ongoing fallout from the Sanford episode.
The piece recounts Norway and Sweden forming a unified government in 1814 and living with limited friction. It notes Norway's, later growing, Republican leanings and grievances over monarchical elements. It concludes with Norway declaring independence and asserting it is right to be free and self governing.
The article suggests the old form appears more advantageous from several angles. It questions Russia's plans against small nations for an Atlantic port and predicts European powers may curb any further maneuvers, noting the putative Soviet bear is not to be feared.
The John Street church property has been renovated into a modern facility for a Christian association for young women. The piece warns against overemphasis on outward piety, urging a balanced approach that protects core Christian principles while fostering wholesome, practical support for body, mind, and spirit.
A Hartford editorial advocates delaying the Huntington Hall decision until a full public hearing on needs and site. It favors rebuilding on the old site to avoid costly new land, using insurance funds plus needed additions, and urges resolving railroad land rent and securing continued depot access before proceeding.
A stream of brief political and social jottings touches on royalty, law terms, impending changes, and curious incidents. References include King Edward, certiorari, Geo von L Meyer, an assassination miss, Norway’s stance, director resignations, Harvard-Shopgirl marriage, Togo’s telegram, and a Dreadnought voyage. Senator Lane plans Oregon travel with Rep Adams as a reluctant arbiter.
A compilation of editorials and notices discusses the Worry Club’s fearmongering about China and Japan, Douglas’s Massachusetts re election decision ending a national bid, and Philadelphia reform moves for honest elections and public contracts. It notes cries for accountability and restraint in public governance.
Senator Joseph Biichard of Nebraska seeks re election as a leading financier. Charles Hdward Munriem, chemist at George Washington University, famed authority on explosives. Jacob H Schiff of New York chairs a committee for the 250th anniversary of Jewish settlement in North America. Richard Croxer prepares a Dublin mansion overlooking Dublin Bay near Leopardstown race course, with stabling for 40 horses.
Ticket holders with thirty five and fifty cent Verdi Requiem seats may exchange today for reserved numbered seats. Only holders of above priced tickets will receive numbered seating.
A sale listing highlights a gold 14kt Wal tham watch in size as a reliable timekeeper for 18.50. Limited stock with the note that every piece in the lot is a bargain. Contact M. F. Wood at 104 Merrimack St, telephone 991-3.
A Lowell column muses on lawn weeds, rain surplus, and the oddities of nature. It recalls a New York librarian and reflects on land titles, real estate missteps, and a quiet police station amid courtroom activity in East Cambridge.
The Springfield Republican argues the abdication of a young Hyde is essential to restore public confidence in the fiduciary society. It accuses Hyde and a president of obstructing reform, cites Frick report disclosures of syndicates and executive salaries, and urges the removal of Hyde from society management to protect policyholders.
A dated advertisement asserts smoking in powder magazines is deadly and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney disorders. It claims the product cures Bright's disease and diabetes once thought incurable and urges immediate use, listingFalls & Burkinshaw A. E. Storey Co Davis Square and Engingwood Co as sellers.
In a shopper’s column a store notes how young couples often reject ranges offered with furniture and carpets. The piece discusses surmised household needs and whether presents influence home outfitting choices.
Christiania reports the Storthing's action dissolving the union and proclaiming King Oscar no longer king. The council of state reorganizes government, orders army allegiance to new rulers, appoints Loewand foreign minister, and severs the foreign office from commerce and navigation. In Stockholm, King Oscar refuses to receive the Storthing's deputation.
London dispatch reports Germany sent identical note to all Madrid signatories proposing an international conference on the Morocco question after the sultan refused French demands and sought an international agreement on Moroccan affairs. No replies yet from any power.
Tangier June 8 Gerard A Lowther British minister to Morocco presented his credentials to the sultan in a ceremony marked by Moroccan display. Lowther assured the sultan of King Edward VII and Britain's welfare aims and a desire for continued Sherifian authority. The sultan remained impassive. The political issue remains unresolved until a private audience. Reports say private offers of a 25 million dollar loan backed by American capital have been proposed but require guarantees due to France pledged customs for the next fifteen years.
Washington reader obituary notes Beriah Wilkins owner editor and publisher of the Washington Post and former Ohio congressman died suddenly of heart failure in Washington aged 59. Civil war veteran served in Union army. served three terms in Congress. he expanded ownership of the Post and is survived by his widow and two sons.
In Portland on June 8 the Maine Medical Association heard papers on Tetanus by Dr. Wallace E. Webber of Lewiston, Treatment of Cold Abscesses by Dr. Hiram Hunt of Greenville, Preliminary Anesthesia With Ether Sequence by Dr. H. F. Twitchell of Portland, and The Uncertainties of Medicine Their Lessons by Dr. George A. Phillips of Bar Harbor. Delegates from other societies attended and officers were elected in the afternoon.
A tailor made suit sale of more than ordinary interest begins today and continues through tomorrow and Saturday at the Boston Cloak and Suit store. Visit the advertisement and come early to take advantage of the bargains.
Vintage ad copy touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the greatest beautifier for girls, promising red lips laughing eyes sweet breath and good looks with tea or tablets from Ellingwood & Co.
Washington Life records a quip where Piggmus and Dismakes discuss Ann, suggesting she talks culture until sleep, with Piggmus remarking she is a kind of Ann aesthetic and that could be better or worse.
A 35 year rise from a railroad brakeman on a southern line to president of the Vanderbilt system with a $120,000 annual salary, a New York residence, and a luxurious private car highlights dramatic social mobility. The piece also notes large Austrian-Hungarian remittances, a major Caura river dam claim, sparrow introduction impacts in Australia, Argentina’s gold holdings, and Philadelphia's nearing completion of a massive filtration system with four plants of varied capacities.
A Lowell woman asks for a floor paint that will endure two weeks. Adams Hardware & Paint Co. responds that Devoe’s paint offers a beautiful gloss and, with proper application, can wear for two years.
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