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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier Citizen announces its long running publication from Merrimack Street Lowell. It notes delivery by carrier at 6 cents a week and lists the Courier-Citizen Company as publisher with history dating to 1825.
Yesterday afternoon was pleasant then cool. Tonight showers expected in the north with fair south. Thursday forecast calls for fair conditions, light variable winds in New England as barometer reads 29.65 to 29.73 inches and temperatures around 56 to 63 degrees.
Editorial rooms list contact numbers for the Courier Citizen Company with directions to place communications regarding advertising non delivery or address changes at the business office 31 5.
Lieutenant Governor Guild defends militia service at Fanueil Hall banquet, praising the duty, discipline, and sacrifice of citizen soldiers. He condemns anti patriotism and efforts to discourage enlistment, arguing the soldier defends law and order, not just the flag, and warns of hidden enemies among seemingly patriotic critics. He contrasts true civic duty with glamour seekers and demagogues.
A Spectator column criticizes the focus on fancy English education, arguing many educated people speak poor English. It questions grammar-deaf theory, urges disciplined grammar training in middle grades, and warns against neglecting intermediate grammar schooling for faddish modern methods.
The author urges immediate safety work on Huntington hall after a floor collapse risk. They criticize spending on parades and pavements and stress the hall’s nightly use by large crowds demands prompt action to protect lives. They warn against delaying structural repairs and note broader political veto trends.
Capt John Seibold of New Haven, a retired U S army grad and former Episcopal clergyman, joins St Mary’s Catholic church. Ambassador and Mrs Stor er depart Vienna for a three month U S visit. George Francis Train courts ridicule as Major General Young plans an artillery post inspection in New York harbor and New England. General De Wee leads a large Orange River Colony party amid Boer returnees joining De Wet’s faction, now the colony’s white majority.
A collection of brief notices touches on taxation, copper market interest, and civic happenings. References include the Liberty Bell in Boston, a Boston legislator Gardner, Judge Ely’s Boston tenure, public safety notes, and political debate over coal dealer licensing.
Speech excerpts discuss government limits on corporate power and the morality of enterprises. It critiques heavy regulation, notes that wealth or authority should not be gained by unfair means, and argues that physician earnings are low with many pursuing other careers, citing Providence Journal and Philadelphia Medical Journal observations.
At Lakeview this week Manager Joseph J. Flynn presents Empire Specialty with acts like Brothers Martime European acrobats and gymnasts, magician Brindamour, Cooper & Bailey entertainers, ballad singer Thomas A. Russell, soubrette Pearl Danforth, and BE. V. Phelan's song story The Ange lus. Performances run each afternoon and evening.
Mr and Mrs A B Day of Ha verhill formerly of Lowell announce the birth of a son.
A Boston breakfast gathered notable figures to honor Chen-tung Liang Cheng, the Chinese minister, who arrived late by telegram. Attendees included Mayor Collins and U S officials, with lively discussion of political reforms. The piece notes the minister’s wit, English fluency, and links to former Boston figures. It also recounts a separate incident of a confused motorman switching tracks, highlighting safety concerns.
Mr and Mrs William Henry McCausland of Wakefield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at home on Prospect Street surrounded by their children and a few friends. He served 24 years with Boston police, later as pawnbrokers supervisor and inspector, and endured injuries in police work. Both are active church members with long civic ties.
Montgomery June 17 The report that Judge Thomas G Jones advised the Federal grand jury that persons convicted of misdemeanors whose sureties confessed judgment for them could not be restrained or worked without violating the Federal statute against peonage is stated to be incorrect The record shows Judge Jones held that such persons having been duly convicted of crime their involuntary servitude was lawful if the sureties complied with the state law by having the contract made in open court with written approval of the judge.
Pittsburg June 17 The American Tin Plate company signed the annual wage scale with the Tin Workers International Protective Association. The scale mirrors the current terms and will start July 15. Workers asked for concessions, most of which were withdrawn, affecting about 10 000 union workers in the company's plants.
Edwin D Mooers a reputed multi millionaire spent a night in Ludlow Street Jail as a bond of ten thousand dollars was required for his appearance in a divorce suit filed by his wife whom he wed in El Paso Texas March 1 1900 She claims no property or income and says she has lived apart since October 1902 He plans to sail to Europe today unless bond is posted Mooers under thirty and well known in New York Chicago and San Francisco efforts to discuss the matter were declined by him
Keith's Theatre announces a June 22 week lineup featuring Jules and Ella Garrison in a burlesque act new to Boston, McIntyre and Heath with a fresh blackface specialty, Musical Dale on chime bells, Herr Tebhow with trained cats, and several other humorous specialties. The Fadettes concerts continue with new selections and a new motion picture list.
San Juan Porto Rico June 16 A two second earthquake shock startled residents causing alarm among locals who fear rising volcanic activity linked to Mont Pelee as recent quakes recur in the area.
In Tilton New Hampshire on June 17 the fifty eighth annual commencement of Tilton seminary was held. The graduating class numbered 26 the largest for some years.
The uniform success of this remedy has made it the most popular preparation in use for bowel complaints. It is everywhere recognized as the one remedy that can always be depended upon and that is pleasant to take. It is especially valuable for summer diarrhoea in children and is undoubtedly the means of saving the lives of a great many children each year. For sale by all druggists.
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