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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
6
Yesterday and today show identical barometer readings and temperatures at 6pm. Sam logs a 12m reading with values 29.90 for barometer, 87 for humidity, 73 for dew point, and 82 for another metric.
Boston report for Sunday expects local showers in the north with generally fair conditions in the south. Cooler readings arrive in western Maine New Hampshire and northeastern Massachusetts with light variable winds.
Patrons are asked to use care in calls. Communications about advertising non delivery address changes and business inquiries should be addressed to the business office 31 2.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes rumors of Gov Luke Wright leaving the Philippines are unfounded. It reports railroads’ next speed contest from La Salle Street to Wall Street lasting sixteen hours and judges a guarded verdict in the Gould case. Admiral Rojestvensky’s hospital status is cited after meeting Togo. Labor leaders are accused of thrift while Chicago witnesses face scrutiny. The piece condemns mercenary figures with harsh language.
A caustic reflection targets Rosestvensky as a once bright figure now bedridden in a Japanese hospital. The piece mocks his dwindling achievements, noting his couch bound state and lack of sympathy from others.
The piece notes the little Scandinavian peninsula drawing outsized attention from its neighbors. It argues the Storthing’s debates resemble a larger political theatre and warns Japan remains wary while Russia inspires fear. It concludes that durable peace terms with Russia will be hard to secure.
Hall of Cambridge signals not seeking the lieutenant governorship on reciprocity. Hugo N. Foss, a well known figure, ponders a bid in the breach. His possible candidacy could bring a Democratic lieutenant governor to the state.
The grand jury weighs charges against city officials amid alarm over outcomes. Graft is seen as the root of trouble, with jail likely for some offenders. The piece notes Milwaukee’s familiar notoriety and questions what fuels its fame.
If the peace commissioners meet in Washington they will likely adjourn to Newport or Manchester-by-the-Sea near Dr. Holmes in Beverly-by-the-Depot. Washington in summer is better suited for heated discussion, and the commissioners will avoid such a scene.
The piece notes Japanese sailors, numerous in the navy, were kept off ships during Washington events. It claims Uncle Sam values East Coast Yankees but won’t teach them every naval trick. It asserts much of Togo's fleet battles were conducted by men who learned while serving aboard American vessels in menial roles.
The fragment argues the proposed boycott is dismissed as a joke yet China evidence suggests it is a serious proposition. The text hints at uncertainty about how widespread or effective the move could be, reflecting debate over its potential impact.
The piece argues that public anger can topple powerful graft operations in Minneapolis St Louis and Philadelphia with echoes in New York Springfield and beyond It notes rail service issues and Roosevelt's peacemaking role highlighting naval power as part of the era's strategic debates.
Illinois farmers organize a company with 1.59 million dollars to build a Chicago area plant and supply raw materials from stockholders farms. The plan targets the big four meat packers as the market grows, while political commentary condemns city council actions around a liquor report as poor politics.
The piece argues public ownership of utilities risks city political machines and graft. It cites Dalrymple who favors private ownership under proper conditions, warning municipal control of street railways and gas works could empower entrenched city machines. It suggests legal profit sharing as a better remedy than city ownership.
A humorous note traces Medford ending its rum business at age 275 with a nod to enduring local labels and a playful mix of names. The piece mentions analysts, Philadelphia, a suspect released in Ossipee, and various sports and brewing references while lampooning current affairs and slogans.
A compilation of brief quotations from multiple papers notes Massachusetts Democrats distrust trusts while seeking governor candidates from plutocrats, comments on Philippine subjugation, and Canada’s anticipated railroad expansion potentially surpassing U S mileage in the next two years.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes that placing Grover Cleveland into a directory to restore public trust mirrors 1893 to 1897 when diminished public confidence suppressed the smoke nuisance and reduced overeating. It implies a historical parallel in public administration credibility strategies.
A collage of light sketches from a city scene includes thoughts on gas prices in Boston, flowers in season, and a comic tale of a haymaker hat worn by a street cleaner. A humorous anecdote about a dyspeptic father and Moses tablets, a downtown night worker who breeds chicks, plus a parm of quirky plans about attic beekeeping paint a vivid, bustling urban snapshot.
A memorial ceremony honors Rev John Myles founder of the first Baptist church in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The Barrington Historic Antiquarian Society and Bristol County Historical Society presided with regional clergy and historians. A monument donated by Alfred J. Kent marks 1621 1683 and recalls Myles life and the church he organized in 1663 at East Providence with six members.
A compact notice from O'Brien Bros Tea Dealers claims reliable coffee supply with fresh daily roasting. The copy highlights their service for customers seeking consistent quality from 227 Central Street.
An advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea by Ellingwood & Co claims the product will positively cure weak feeble children caused by childhood troubles. The ad offers tea or tablets and lists a price in cents.
The 25c. Kind for 19c. Special sale. We have them as low as 10c. Celluloid handles, ivory rings, etc. Great value. These prices hold while the lot lasts. Carleton & Hovey, corner Merrimack and Shattuck streets.
George H Woods completes 40 years in public service at the US comptroller of the currency. Notables include Blaine portrait in Congress, Otto Schick’s balance wheel for ships, Leopold becomes Swiss private, Winslow at Philadelphia Inquirer for 63 years, Kipling on autos, Mary Newbier leaving fortune to Count of Turin, Robert E Lee Jr runs for Virginia speaker, Rabbi Englander resigns, Mott awarded Legion of Honor, Laughlin invited to Berlin lectures, Mark Twain’s writing habits, Marshall Roberts in British Life Guards, Baron Speck von Sternburg nickname, Joseph R Coomes of Ku Klux Klan dies, typhoid serum claim by Stokes and Fulton, March a distinguished English scholar nearing 80 and Lafayette College tenure.
John Wirt Randall of Annapolis Maryland, descendant of William Wirt, holds the original letter from Thomas Jefferson offering the presidency of the University of Virginia to the distinguished Maryland lawyer.
Prof W W Campbell leads three Lick expeditions to observe the August 30 eclipse. Spain Egypt and Labrador will host teams with Tr H N Curtis Prof Stebbins and Dr Wilfred Grenfel assisting. An aim is to locate the intramercurial planet Vulcan near the Sun.
St Petersburg, June 17. It is probable no successor to Grand Duke Alexis will be appointed as high admiral. The navy affairs may be entrusted to a ministry similar to the war office and both departments would come under a proposed national defence committee headed by a grand duke or the emperor.
A. G. Pollard & Co offers new samples of gingham and sateen skirts. Gingham options in grey and blue stripes with soft chambray feel, wide hemmed and feather edge ruffle, 49 cents each. Black mercerized sateen skirts feature hemstitched and tucked ruffles with bias strips, accordion plaits, 24 inches deep, bottom ruffle, priced 95 cents.
Sunday-Fancy lists large mackerel 2 to 4 lbs at 20 cents per lb and fresh boiled lobsters at 22 cents per lb at the Tarpon store located at 124 Central Street.
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