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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1902
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier, oldest Middlesex county paper, outlines delivery and publication details. Published at Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street, Lowell, it serves daily except Sundays and holidays with carrier delivery at six cents per week. Background notes mention establishment dates 1825 and 1845.
Saturday afternoon showers increased in frequency and severity with steady heavy rain. It continued into the night with readings showing a barometer around 29.78 to 29.80 and temperatures near 72 to 73 degrees.
Yesterday afternoon and night were very fine but cool for the season. Today is almost an exact duplicate with similar conditions and temperatures projected.
The Lowell Daily Courier reports King Edward’s illness requiring surgery and postponing the coronation. Officials describe a disease akin to appendicitis, implying a long recovery. The public sentiment mixes shock with hope the king may live to be crowned.
The Italian chamber of commerce in New York reports rapid progress in Italy's agriculture and industry. Exports to the United States remain strong despite high duties, with Italian and American goods flowing directly to global markets. A reciprocity treaty is urged to boost relations and a potential official Italian exhibit at the St. Louis exposition.
A proposed Benedict Arnold statue sparks defense of the Union while a critic questions honoring Robert E. Lee. A contemporary counters with George III praise, and Philadelphia reads of plans for a Fairmount Park boulevard from City Hall to Logan Square, reflecting civic memory and public space debates.
The excerpt weighs grain flows, port fluctuations, and prospects for Boston's prosperity amid harvests. It notes possible looting risks from a proposed scheme, questions New York Central grain shipments, and predicts a Legislative finish soon with Roosevelt backed by Congress. It also mentions George E. Roberts buying the Des Moines Register and Mayor Johnson's dissatisfaction with a harmony dinner.
Congress is expected to adjourn the day before the Fourth, a move portrayed as relief for the nation and its members amid ongoing debates and holiday plans.
Massachusetts papers note Speaker Henderson naming Congressman Gillett to preside over the eight day House debate on the Philippine bill with evening sessions. The move signals parliamentary expertise and is deemed the session’s most important assignment. Other items mention Hill regretting Bryan absence, Maine Democrats upholding Kansas City platform, and Van Wyck saving a girl from a trampling horse.
Baron Max Oppenheim counselor at the German embassy arrives in San Francisco from New York to study how vast tracts of land were settled along railway lines. Edgar Allan Poe editor house in Richmond may receive a commemorative tablet. Miss Lilla F Morse wins Turretin prize in ecclesiastical Latin. Dr David L Kiehle of Minnesota State University to retire after 27 years public education service. Miss Fannie Hauser from Aberdeen to Manila earns a civil service clerkship at 1800 dollars yearly. Mrs J B Haggin of New York funds a 20000 dollar three story dormitory named Margaret Hall for Ashland Female Seminary.
The Whirlwind Entertainers opened a week's engagement at Lakeview Theatre with large crowds for both matinee and evening shows. The bill features Frank Loudan trio, Miss Mae Evans as a whistling soloist, William Deveaux the eccentric comedian, Our Country Cousin sketch by Jones and Walton, Pierce and Mazee with songs, and a thrilling cycle whirl act on a 74 degree angled track. The company will continue performing each afternoon and evening throughout the week.
A whirligig of stray opinions and wry lines on markets, politics, religion, and transport. The piece notes stock listlessness, Hanna’s lunch, insults to coeducation, and a jab at gospel music, with a lines-on-ads style closing about clergy moving on from Chelsea.
A local Boston column reflects on court arrivals, high school graduation carriage parades, street repairs funded by the committee, and seasonal observations. Obituaries note Charley Litchman and others, while Chelmsford Street work ends long neglect. Laufer season laurel adorns city life with vivid blossoms and brittle branches.
Miss Eleanora Phillips Burchinal wed Eugene Campbell Vaillant at 8 PM in the home of her mother Mrs. Emily Burchinal on Baum street. Rev. Dr. McEwan officiated with Charles H. Burchinal as presenter and Jeanette Abraham of New York as maid of honor. The ceremony featured pink and white decor, white liberty silk gown for the bride, and a bridal veil with a plume aigrette. After a reception, the couple left for Niagara Falls and the St. Lawrence, planning to reside in Pittsburg with the bride’s mother after July 17.
The funeral for Deborah T Plummer was held from 113 Shaw Street with singing by Mrs Foster Mrs Hutchings Mrs Stanley and Miss Lewis officiated by Rev Stephen D Millin. Bearers were David Carr Orville Peabody Winfield Parker and Geo M Clark. Burial at Edson cemetery. Mary Mackin’s funeral at 126 West Sixth Street progressed to St Michael's Church for a Mass by Rev Fr Carney with Gregorian chant. Bearers included James Kinlin James McMahon John Manchester Edward Winn Matthew Maguire and Charles Early. Committal prayers were at St Patrick's cemetery and funeral arrangements were managed by Undertaker Currier Molloy.
Obituaries list multiple local deaths and funeral details in Chelmsford and surrounding area. Sarah M Fletcher aged 73 10 months funeral from her daughter Martha's Chelmsford home on Wednesday at 2. Sarah Tighe aged 57 of 191 Appleton street died June 23. Peter Duggan aged 63 of 39 Wamesit street died June 24. Lucy Lambert aged 74 longtime resident of West Chelmsford also died June 24.
Quebe c June 24. French Canadian groups from across Canada and New England joined in a 60th anniversary celebration of the St. Jean Baptiste society. A 75,000 viewer monster parade opened events followed by an open air mass led by Archbishop Begin. A papal blessing from Pope Leo XIII was read and apostolic benediction given as 20 gun salute rang out.
The devotional meeting of the Ww C T U will be held at 145 Merrimack street on Thursday June 26 at 3 o clock Mrs Moore a returned missionary from India will speak All women are cordially invited.
William Bement Lent of New York author of Halcyon Days and other works died Monday at his summer home in Norfolk Connecticut at age 60. He was born in Poughkeepsie New York.
The initial two days of operation for Berlin's overhead and underground electric railways charged double fares. The extra proceeds were allocated to create an aid fund for employees.
Obituary notices recall Cyrus H Colburn of Tyngsboro died June 17 at his daughter’s home after Brights disease. He was born 1826 in Groton Mass and worked ferrying, stone, farming. Surviving daughters Ella Milford and C Josephine Tyngsboro. sister Mrs Carkin and brothers William and George. Funeral June 19 at Tyngsboro Unitarian church with Odd Fellows services. burial Thompson cemetery. Other notices report Mrs Hedwidge Pinard of Nashua dying at 54 from heart disease and James Meehan former St Peters sexton dying in hospital.
A kindergarten work specimen from Lowell was sent to Switzer land for display with items from around the world. H. T. Bailey of the State board of education selected the exhibit item for the educational display.
Representatives from all clubs met at the American House Monday night. They agreed that any rain drawn games will be replayed on a future date and umpires for the remainder of the season were selected.
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