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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier-Citizen, oldest Middlesex county daily since 1825, began daily publication in 1845 and prints at Merrimack Street. It appears daily except Sundays and holidays with carrier delivery across the city for a weekly rate in cents.
Boston on June 19 reports fair weather in western New England with showers in the eastern portion tonight. Friday will be fair with light south winds.
The Connecticut proposed constitution failed at the polls with only Putnam supporting it. turnout was about 15 percent of the state vote. The public opposed the plan, arguing it perpetuated unjust conditions and favored cities over towns. Delegates supporting the measure numbered 88 to 66 against, with many voters unrepresented.
New York City will obtain annual payments from the Pennsylvania Railroad for a Hudson River tunnel franchise, totaling 2 478 415 dollars in 25 years. Payments in early years are 75 535 dollars rising to 114 871 dollars later, with court adjustment for further terms. Construction must start within three months of permit, tunnels under rivers within five years, under Thirty-first Street within 10 years. The case highlights public taxing of corporate privileges and potential broader impact.
Railroads owning about four fifths of the country’s freight cars signed to interchange cars on a per diem basis after July 1 for a one year trial with potential permanent adoption. The plan aims to increase overall carrying capacity without more cars by speeding unloading and movement, reducing dead time on side tracks and boosting efficiency by an estimated 25,000 additional cars. Massachusetts centers watchmaking with Illinois a long time runner up while the state of origin led in watch movement production at Waltham, with nearly 600,000 movements produced.
The passage notes vast watchmaking output at Waltham with nearly 3000 workers and over 3700 processes, a cotton mill in Concord North Carolina staffed entirely by Black workers, and calls for higher pay for federal jurors while contrasting state and federal wages. It also remarks on Danish West Indies ownership and Danish affairs with a neutral stance from the U S.
The Herald questions the enforcement of laws on Miss Lee and the Sunday laws in Boston. Ohio Wesleyan's J W Bashford is named president of Wisconsin University succeeding Charles Adams. Queen Alexandra admires Indian dress designs for coronation wear. Bishop Potter tours Europe after King Edward's coronation. MIT naval architecture course to feature next year. Western Reserve University receives 100000 from A A Pope for campus improvements. Dr Joseph Eastman, noted surgeon and instrument innovator, dies in Indianapolis. Lucien C Warner tipped as Oberlin president successor. Florence Nightingale nears eighty three, born May 15 1820, pioneer philanthropist.
The Labor Bulletin shows Massachusetts strikes in January to March 1902 totaling 82, with 28 in January, 16 in February, and 38 in March, far higher than the same period in 1901. Unions led nearly 60 percent of disputes, suggesting different industrial conditions rather than merely harder times.
Smith College gains over two hundred thousand dollars through a matching gift by John D. Rockefeller, after a year of effort to raise equal funds. Ex-Gov Charles H. Allen of Porto Rico and Bishop Alexander H. Vinton join the Smith board of trustees, with Allen’s daughter a 1895 graduate.
A collection of quips and wry observations on politics and culture. Mentions include Maine figure Littlefield, subway debates in Boston, Home Week home run forecasts, and a night concert prompting a marriage proposal. Skeptical tones on public order in New Jersey and a skyline masonry analogy close the snippet.
Quotations note the trolley expands beyond easing congestion. It connects rural residents with urban commerce, offering a lifeline from isolated farm life to bustling towns. Observers also cite economic strains and industrial strife affecting markets and labor.
A theatre doctor certain to attend each performance lets a friend take his seat. A young writer recalls a scene where a nurse-like patient caused panic. The doctor improvises with water and eau de cologne, then misleads staff to secure the actress a brief holiday, sparing the show from halt.
The article praises summer playgrounds like Kurn Hattin and similar groups for improving children’s lives during vacation. It contrasts this with temperance progress in Dover and Somersworth, notes a rival baseball crowd dynamic, and recounts local items: Mr Holmes’s fatal freight-train accident, potential life insurance payout, Moore’s mill trolley shuttles, the Toppan trial defense, and the Varnum school graduation with remarks by Hon. Geo. A. Marden and a school-board diplomas presentation.
Mr Jamies F Leary of Lowell Reform club and Miss Julia Doherty of No 9 Chestnut Street were married yesterday at 3 pm in Immaculate Conception church by Rev Father Dorgan O M I. Miss Sadie Duffy was bridesmaid and Jeremiah Leary best man. Bridal gown was white mousseline de soie and bride roses adorned the dress. Bridesmaid wore white with pale blue trimmings and carried white pinks. The wedding gifts were numerous.
Mr Daniel B Lynch and Miss Anna Gertrude Walsh were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at 4 30 o'clock at St Peter s parochial residence by Rev Father Mullin. The bride wore white silk mulle with a veil and lilies of the valley. Bridesmaid Nellie Flanders appeared in pale blue silk muslin with bride roses. Best man was William Lynch. A reception followed at 155 Highland avenue. Guests included Miss Gertrude Callahan of New York City. After a wedding trip to New York and elsewhere the couple will reside at 86 Walker Street.
Henry Heaps and Katherine Mc Evoy were married at St Michael's church parochial residence in Lowell. Rev Fr Shaw officiated at 6 30 pm. Groomsman John Brennan and maid of honor Mary O'Toole attended. Guests heard Lowell Military band serenades and Cadet orchestra concert at the bride's home 57 Hildreth street. Heaps works at Centralville pumping station and couples plan a short wedding tour.
William Pyne and Susan Qualey were married last evening in the parochial residence of St Peter's church at 5 15 o'clock. Fr Heffernan officiated. The groomsman was Thomas Ickey and the maid of honor was Agnes Frawley.
James Jordan of Lawrence and Ellen Langan of this city were united in marriage last evening at St. Peter's parochial residence at 7 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev Fr Heffern. The groomsman was James Gillon of Lawrence and the bridemaid was Mary Langan, a sister of the bride, of this city.
Mr Michael Coyle and Miss Mary Healey united in marriage on Wednesday afternoon at St Patrick's parochial residence officiated by Rev William O'Brien. Miss Margaret Healey acted as bridesmaid and her brother Eugene Healey was best man. A reception followed at 98 Common Street.
Mr Alfred Wright and Miss Anna Belle McLeod of Scotstown Quebec were married on Wednesday evening at 99 Orleans Street the home of Mr A T Dean. Rev H B Foster of Westminster Presbyterian Church officiated with Mr Thomas Parkins as best man.
Mamie McLeod of Falmouth served as bride maid. Flower girls Laura Belle Dean and Ella Belle Mc se08 attended. A reception followed in the avenue.
Mr Thomas Dawson and Miss Nellie Talbot were wed Wednesday evening by Rev Fr McHugh at St Patrick’s church parish residence. Bridesmaid Miss Julia Talbot and best man Mr Hugh Fox attended. A reception followed at the bride’s home on Worthen Street.
Rev Father McHugh united Michael A Ryan and Winifred Fahey in marriage on Wednesday afternoon at St Patrick’s parochial residence. They were attended by Miss Mary Fahey and Mr Joan Fahey, sister and brother of the bride, with a reception at the bride’s home 369 Market Street.
Dr William H Gallagher of Emergency Hospital and Miss Elsie Young daughter of Mrs Emma Young Roxbury were married Wednesday evening at 826 Huntington Avenue by Rev Mr Hughes of Malden. Best man was Dr A A Taft and maid of honor Miss Gertrude Young. Bride given away by Charles H White. Bride wore white crepe de chine lace. maid wore blue silk. Reception followed. They will reside in this city.
Joseph Fitzgerald died at his home on Adams Street at age 50. He was a longtime health department employee and St. Patrick's church attendee, survived by two sons Thomas F and Joseph A, a daughter Peyt J, and sister Mrs. John De Ay. Timothy Driscoll, 40, died at his home on Charles Street leaving two brothers and two sisters. Cyrus H. Colburn, age 76, a Tyngsboro native and quarry worker, died at his daughter's home and is survived by two children Ella Matthews and Josephine Colburn. He was member of Granite lodge I O O F and Evening Star lodge K of P.
The funeral for George Miskell was held yesterday at 2 PM from his parents 529 Broadway. A profusion of floral tributes from friends and relatives accompanied the service, with burial in St. Patrick's cemetery. Undertaker O Donnell directed the funeral.
In this city on June 18 at 169 Charles street, Timothy Driscoll died at age 40. The death notice records his residence and age with no further details.
London June 19. A cabinet meeting was held at Arlington Street with Lord Salisbury presiding. The premier attended while recovering from a chill, held at his official residence for convenience.
The Merchants association will meet in the board of trade rooms Central block tomorrow at 10 o clock to discuss granting a half holiday to clerks. Several stores in the city are expected to give a half holiday regardless of the association vote.
M H Manning specialist in eczema and skin diseases offers daily consultations from 9 am to 4 pm, Sundays 10 am to 3 pm, starting June 23. He claims his rare drug-based treatment cures chronic conditions once thought incurable, guarantees more progress in two weeks, and offers free examination while stressing relief by the second night.
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