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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1905
Page
6
An 19th century style notice from the Courier-Citizen Company describes a daily Middlesex county paper, established 1825, published without Sundays and holidays, located at the Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street in Lowell. Delivery by carrier is six cents a week.
Editorial and business office contact details list phone numbers and department designations. Readers are advised to direct advertising inquiries non-delivery issues and address changes to the business office at 31-2, with a note to use care in making calls.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes that New York drivers are likely to slow down when convinced speeding could lead to a jail door. It cites California land frauds and Oregon probes, hints a Californian lawyer could fuel a broader inquiry, and mentions a comical union of male paupers at Hudson county almshouse demanding pay or risk tramping.
The editor argues New York should save money by Justice Hooker resigning rather than being removed. It questions the need for a special legislative session to review one official and urges addressing broader, worthwhile issues during any session.
The election of Col. Thomas B. Davis, Henry Guassaway Davis’s younger brother, to a West Virginia congressional seat reverses a prior Republican appointment. The by-election is not seen as significant, and Republicans anticipate occasional seat losses being acceptable.
The piece warns Japan to watch for deceit from Russia during peace negotiations and vows Marshal Oyama should act against any perfidy. It also discusses the Institute of Technology merger with Harvard, arguing it strengthens Tech and preserves Harvard relation while preserving Tech’s independence and excellence.
The text suggests the president will issue a single wholehearted recommendation to Paul Morton as he leaves the navy department for Equitable. It implies supporters view Morton as a likely chairman candidate, while critics note the absence of a compelling opposing claim.
The piece frets over Hyde stock selling to a syndicate aiming to remove control from Hyde’s volatile hand. It notes respect for secretary of the navy and other trustees, while fearing outcomes and hoping the Equitable stock is used well. Hyde is blamed for enriching himself at others’ expense.
Era of insurance tension as Royal Arcanum faces a proposed rate rise to secure its insurance functions. Critics warn that solely fraternal structures may fail without traditional surplus and ongoing assessment reforms. The piece urges scrutiny of the supreme council and past fraternal practices.
The piece weighs the merit of nominating Matthew C. D. Borden to challenge Gov. Douglas or Bates, arguing his wage-boost stance could win labor votes while noting his prominence as a mill treasurer. It questions his residency and party purity, and discusses labor unions and the flying wedge as political forces.
A jumble of political notes and local opinions spans court fixes, school board sparring, and welfare woes. Mentions include Mrs Duff, Fremics Deiyannis, Roosevelt as peacemaker, a New York subway water pumping effort, and City Auditor politics, with dismissive asides on Fourth of July events and local maneuvers.
A collection of brief editorials discussing China cotton market implications and export policy, Bonaparte’s cabinet appointment remarks, Massachusetts Democratic wealth concerns, and opinions on fast travel by sea and rail. Entities include Providence Journal Atlanta Constitution Worcester Telegram Springfield Union Springfield Republican and figures Bonaparte Pope.
Seventy five years ago the first regular news boat to intercept packet ships for foreign intelligence began service in New York. French Cherbourg submarines have dived at eight and a half knots, a speed never before reached by these craft. A vixen fox and a foxhound puppy play together at Siddington England. Suez Canal plans include widening to allow largest ships to pass and dredging to keep depth around 28 feet.
Best house lot on Gibson street with 6600 feet of land ready to build. Real value and can be cut in two for a rapid sale. Inquire through Thomas H. Elliot at 64 Central street.
The Thompson Hardware Co. announces a special on grass shears priced at 25 cents, half off the usual 50 cents. This limited deal highlights a bargain for yard work enthusiasts and runs for a short promotional period.
A portly woman scolds two children in a rain near Middlesex and Gorham streets. A man at the curb struggles with a tongue twister about a Hottentot tot while the militia camp plans face horse shortages and price tensions. Cast changes in local stock theater noted. A Salem sign promises repairs for ladies and gents.
New York June 14 Economy of motive power and methods to preserve and improve large machines used in model railroading were the topics at the opening session of the Railway Master Mechanics Association convention at Manhattan Beach. Together with the Masher Car Builders Association, also meeting there, about 2500 delegates attended, making the gathering possibly the largest in the history of the two associations.
Paint Your Buggy for 75c to 1 with Devoe's Gloss Carriage Paint. It weighs 3 to 4 cents more per pint but wears longer and yields a gloss like new work. Sold by Adams Hardware and Paint Co.
Stockholm reports the nations tension over Norway Sweden union dissolution. Swedish labor unions warn they will refuse arms and the Social Democratic party proclaims workers will strike nationally if the Riksdag pursues coercive measures. Public meetings urged to show labor opinion.
King Oscar's long letter to M Berner president of the Norwegian storthing was read at opening after Whitsuntide recess. It was referred to a special committee without comment and the house adjourned for report. No demonstration. a brief reply will reaffirm storthing's constitutional rights.
The 341st annual commencement at the University of Maine in Orono was held at 10 30 a m. The program listed eight papers by Robert R Drummond Joseph Winston Howard A Stanley Henry K Dow Adolphus S Crawford Herbert W Bachelder Ernest L Dinsmore George K Huntington and President Geo Emory Fellows. Degrees were awarded to 115 graduates across agriculture liberal arts pharmacy technology and law along with three agriculture certificates and four honorary degrees awarded to Governor Cobb Governor Aycock Prof Griggs and Charles D Wood. A commencement dinner followed with Rev Geo L Hanson as toastmaster.
Medford, June 14. Tufts college will confer several honorary degrees at the coming commencement on June 21. Notables include LL D recipients Gov. William H. Douglas, Japanese minister Takahira, Adna R. Chaffee, Boston University President Huntington, Wellesley President Hazard, George M. Chadwick, MIT President Pritchett, New Yorker John C. Freeman, and others. Lit D honors go to Horace Wedlix and Orlando K. Hollister. D D honors go to Rev. Frank O. Hall, former Lowell Universalist pastor. A. M. degrees are awarded to Thomas Cunningham, Abraham Shuman, John Shepard, and Henry D. Yerxa.
Augusta, June 14. Ellsworth board of trade has formed a committee to confer with Arnold B. Sanford of Boston about building a cotton yarn mill there. Sanford visited Ellsworth, examined the ground, and praised power and transport. He said the mill would cost about 356000, take eight months to build, and yield six percent dividends. It would employ 350 to 400 workers, support about 1000 people, and create several tenements. He hinted at potential city inducements, such as low taxation, with the city government aiding the project. The prospect pleases residents and efforts to secure it will continue.
The annual commencement at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia was held today in the Academy of Music. Rev. Dr. Geo. Harris of Amherst College delivered the oration, and degrees were conferred by Provost C. C. Harrison.
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