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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
6
The Lowell Courier-Citizen announces itself as the oldest daily paper in Middlesex county with roots in 1825 and 1845 as a daily. It lists publication location on Merrimack Street and a carrier delivery rate of 6 cents a week, noting publication every day except Sundays and holidays.
Yesterday was raw and drizzly with a bleak afternoon but this morning dawned fair and spirits rose. Clouds gathered in the forenoon casting doubt on any lasting change while a forecast from Boston predicts fair weather for tonight and Saturday with light variable winds.
Editorial Rooms 313 Counting Room 315 Job Department 114 Patrons urged to use care in calling. Communications about advertising non delivery changes of address and business inquiries should go to the business office 315.
The Lowell Daily Courier laments Mr Doogue’s horticultural stunt filled floral scheme for an upcoming educational convention in Boston. It questions if his displays will continue and if future meetings of Christian Endeavor or the Proprietary association will receive flower texts about health and relief from fatigue.
The piece notes Andrew Carnegie’s massive library funding, stating $10.306 million was distributed nationwide in the year ending May, with Ohio and New York libraries accounting for large shares. It also critiques a coming post Miles era in the army, forecasting friction with a general staff, while discussing a wild plan for a transcontinental rail route via Bering Strait and criticizing Tillman’s client.
A multi‑feature column critiques aggressive rhetoric after a courtroom clash, denounces bribery across states, and praises reform attempts. It weighs Irish leadership, Sir Thomas Lipton’s campaigns, Yale and Harvard sports, and King Peter’s reign while lampooning political machines and public optics.
Franklin W Hatch of Marshfield, a veteran stage coach driver, has retired after 48 years of service and sold his coach lines. William Winter of New York travels to Mentone California for several weeks. King Alfonso to review the Spanish fleet at Carthagena late July. Princess Louisa Augusta of Schleswig-Holstein sent for exhibition at Kew gallery an altar cross she designed for Pretoria cathedral in memory of Prince Victor and those who died in South Africa. Harry Hull St. Clare, by government direction, to Oregon to study languages and traditions of the Indians there. Marshall P Wilder and Miss Sophie Hanks of Brooklyn wed with Rev. Dr. Houghton presiding.
A crowded string of odd phrases references a Hooker parade with veterans, Yale captain Cross, and a Wilmington coroner verdict. The piece criticizes street watering petitions and aging watering carts, hinting at local civic friction and public notices without cohesive report.
A collection of editorial excerpts discussing labor strikes and industrial issues. It critiques Lowell strikers for ignoring broader economic realities, notes wheat harvest labor shortages in Kansas, argues for fair arbitration in the cooks and waiters strike, and praises President Roosevelt’s civil service and anti corruption record across roles.
Chicago June 26 Captain J H Dalton who in February was convicted of fraudulent use of the mails and conducting a lottery system was arrested last night on the same charge. Since his conviction he has had liberty on bonds of 10000 pending appeal to the U S supreme court. First Congregational church Sunday school picnic postponed until next week date to be announced Sunday. Concert by American band Lowell at Canobie Lake park Sunday afternoon and evening.
A Boston parade drew less interest than expected as crowds lined the route but much of the city stayed quiet. Stores were shut, business suffered, and even downtown dining reported unusually slow trade. The lengthy march featured a G A R veteran on crutches and a lone female marcher with the Kearsarge Naval Veterans banner. The Sixth Massachusetts flag bore a battered staff while the 2d New Hampshire flag had three staffs without cloth.
Judge McMillan of New Mexico protests his removal from office in a Rocky Mountain News statement from Denver dated June 26. He denounces witnesses, accuses opponents, and says he will seek Senate review when Congress convenes to judge the record. He praises Attorney General Knox but accuses department aides of prejudice.
Chicago June 26 The South Chicago plant of Illinois Steel produced 1894 tons of steel rails in a single day, breaking the previous world record of 1772 tons. To celebrate the achievement the company gave each rail department worker a box of cigars.
The passage outlines ideal lodging with berries, fresh produce, milk, trout brook, flowers, and water access for boating or bathing. It identifies Nova Scotia, Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island as the destination, reachable by the Plant Line via a pleasant ocean voyage. Additional guides and a colored map are offered through J. A. Flanders in Boston.
A public hearing at Lowell City Hall on street watering drew strong views from property owners and merchants. Petitioners urged changing Manchester Street to Bennett Avenue in honor of ex Mayor Bennett, while many remonstrants warned higher taxes and costly sign repaints. Other requests included edging Chelmsford Street and Middlesex Street watering, with mixed support from residents and council members.
The committee voted to petition for watering sections of Riverside Chelmsford and Common streets while leaving to withdraw Gorham and Rogers street petitions. Estimates for macadamizing Burt street 2458 dollars and Gersham avenue 1730 dollars were not acted on. A By street land seizure plan was referred to the city solicitor after debate over ownership and title. Meeting adjourned at 10 20.
Tenements offered from 4.50 to 8 dollars with up to higher rents, all in splendid condition. Promises tidy, healthful living and ways to reduce rent while improving comfort. Call T. H. Elliott at 64 Central Street, telephone 908-2.
The Big Cloak Store offers about 300 trimmed hats sold from five to seven fifty dollars for Saturday June 27 at only 1.95. Be on hand early first come first served. Boston Cloak and Salt Store 228 Merrimack Street.
Customs rules for the World’s Fair require foreign exhibitors’ goods to enter in bond at the first port, be kept in bond through the fair, and exit via the same port after the exposition. About 500 revenue officers will supervise the process, prevent illicit withdrawals, and oversee packing for shipment. The piece also recounts a tale about beer known as lager, noting its deceptive aging and the rise of lying beer.
Two brewers argued over lager beer. A third claimed lager was found by accident through a tale from Bamberg. An apprentice, frightened by a jokester’s threat, buried a bottle, joined the army, rose to officer and later planned to return, recalling the hidden brew near the town well.
Andrew G Weeks senior member of the Weeks and Potter wholesale drug firm in Boston died at his Guilford Centre Vermont residence. He was 70, died of heart difficulty. Born in North Yarmouth Maine he moved to Boston at 16 and remained in the drug trade. He helped form Weeks & Potter in 1851 and served as a director of several Boston and Providence organizations.
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