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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
6
The Lowell Daly Courier describes itself as the oldest and best daily in Middlesex County, established in 1825 and as a daily since 1845. Published daily except Sundays and holidays from Courier-Citizen Building, Merrimack Street, Lowell. Carriers deliver within the city for six cents a week.
The city endured yesterday’s heavy rainstorm through much of the night. By morning the downpour stopped and the sun reappeared with warmer temperatures. Around noon the sky darkened again and unsettled conditions returned while barometer readings were 29.73, 29.65, and 29.65 at 55, 58, and 68 degrees respectively.
Indications from Boston on June 22 show showers in the north and fair conditions in the south tonight. Warmer temperatures expected except in Vermont and eastern Maine, with Friday forecast partly cloudy and light southwest winds.
An internal notice lists telephone numbers and departments including Counting Room Editorial Rooms and Job Department. Patrons are asked to use care when calling and to direct advertising, non-delivery of papers, address changes and business inquiries to the business office at 31-2.
A chaotic mix of items from Lowell 1905 news mentions President Alexander ill but not as badly as the Equitable scandal, plus travel plans to Paris and Harvard commencement. It notes wage hikes for ring spinners, a local court ruling on a foul-tip injury, and questions about Fairhaven teachers rejecting Standard Oil funds. Additional notes touch on army graft probes, university football faith, New York market roping, and Mayor Weaver返 gifts.
John Barrett now stationed in Colombia has been awarded the order of the double dragon from China. once famous as ex minister to the kingdom of Siam he attracts attention at commencement banquets and may give another memorable speech at a future dinner.
The bulletin says last week was the best of the season for growing crops with warm moist conditions. Crop progress in grain grass fruit tobacco and vegetables improved to above average though potatoes lag.
A fragment notes a proposed law to curb the noise of naphtha boats. It references public concerns about sound and safety, hinting at legislative action but provides no further details or dates.
The Salem News notes a winter proposal would have been good legislation while locals near Willows and Juniper Point complain about noisy boats. Roosevelt dismisses Loomis Venezuela misdoing as irrelevant to Bowen’s meddling in reports and evidence. The president’s sharp rebuke reflects his stance on fair dealing and manliness.
The article discusses Mr Dalrymple's stance on municipal ownership of franchises in the United States. He argues reforms hinge on civic pride rather than politics, warning that graft and political machines would intensify with broader public control. He remains wary of overall feasibility.
A humorous collection of light remarks and satirical jabs on public figures, weather, academia, and local politics. It riffs on Roosevelt, Taft, Morton, Wright, and others, blending puns about degrees with playful criticisms of governance and society.
Excerpts debate Chinese Exclusion and trade policy with China, noting discrimination, potential boycotts, and political response. Also comments on Newspaper English vs journalistic urgency, praising President Wilson and emphasizing reporters as fast, clear communicators under press pressure.
Kerr Barkmeyer a confidential Germania shipyard official at Kiel received one year in prison for selling submarine plans to rival German yards. He earned 1550 dollars yearly and sold himself for 2756 dollars. A married Italian couple from Avellino were fined 100 dollars for leaving without paying rent after claiming the house was haunted, a judge said modern science does not recognize ghosts.
Drought in the Hawaiian islands causes serious loss to sugar planters. In some districts water for household purposes is being sold by the gallon.
Report covers heavy heat and chill between surface and tunnel backdrop on East Boston routes, plus Massachusetts militia muster at Westfield with a central information bureau for visitors. Notes Crossings removals in Middlesex street and depot changes, car routing details, and local golf team standings. Includes society note on Mr Charles Bartlett Manning's Manchester marriage and a tongue twister about a board bill.
A special accounts committee met to pass a 3000 appropriation for the Textile school. the 8000 matter remains unacted due to McIntyre's absence. Bills for city hall painting and for injuries on Whitney avenue were approved.
Royal Arcanum Industry Council held a Wednesday night meeting to debate new rates set by the supreme council. Speeches attacked the action, and a five member committee including Regent Thomas Mulligan and Vice Regent William Stafford was named to confer with other councils. The group was empowered to act and approved sending representatives to the grand council for an extra session.
Congressman Ames recommends C. W. Abbott a veteran for Reading postmaster. A. E. Cox of Malden enters the Republican race from the 6th councillor district, while J. C. F. Slayton of Melrose already campaigns. Cox runs Atlantic Works East Boston and has long been active in Maiden politics.
An advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea by Ellingwood & Go promotes beauty without discomfort. It claims the product yields sunshiny faces and is priced at 35 cents, suggesting cosmetic health benefits from its use.
A sweeping roundup notes Senator Frank Brandegee’s lasting influence, ex-Speaker Henderson settling in Dubuque, a New Haven tobacco farmer’s plans, Hitchcock opposing Lewis as Colorado surveyor, and Britons and Canadians in prominent roles. It also covers philanthropy at Carleton College, a veteran general’s retirement, Bonaparte Wyse’s lineage, Wisconsin scholars’ birthplaces, Bangkok and Beirut professors, a vegetarian senator’s wife, and Count Von Belz joining Michigan City shops to study American railroading practices.
E. W. Stephens of Columbus Missouri will deliver the address on behalf of Baptists of North America at the world Baptist congress in London this July. He chaired the first joint national meeting at St. Louis of Baptists of the North and South since the Civil War.
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