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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
6
Oldest daily paper in Middlesex county established 1825 with 1845 note. Published daily except Sundays and holidays from Courier Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell. Delivery by carrier in city at six cents a week.
Boston reports a weather update with yesterday’s showers followed by a bright today. The 5pm barometer rose from 29.67 to 29.75, temperature at 69 and 66.7 today, and forecast calls for fair tonight and Friday with light variable winds.
Notice listing telephone numbers for the Courier Citizen Company including Counting Room Editorial Rooms Job Department and directions to direct advertising non-delivery address changes and business inquiries to the business office 31 2
The Lowell Daily Courier notes heavy Boston Comstock influence, criticizes Colonel Drinkwater for pressuring Governor Douglas to run again, and mocks Harvard seniors predicting a 1950 presidential candidate. It argues Taft lacks reverence for trial by jury and warns the public about eroding judicial regard.
A collection of quick comments on notable figures from Harvard class of 1880 led by Roosevelt, noting Gaston Josiah Quincey and Robert Winsor as names of limited fame, with broader reflections on birth rates, immigration, and travel spending. It also mentions a push for uniform round trip ticket contracts and political reform in Philadelphia, plus a Boston pulpit dog anecdote used to illustrate kindness to animals.
A special board's report on naturalization investigates the subject and reveals frauds that compromise citizens rights. The board's thorough study suggests improvements to laws to rectify these abuses and safeguard eligibility.
A distorted report says forged certificates of citizenship are sold in Europe and legal papers are shipped abroad to boost friends’ immigration. Authorities plan immediate action to curb the fraud and tighten the citizenship process, aiming to make naturalization harder to obtain illegitimately.
The president distinguishes two college outputs, urges more support for professional learning, laments underpaid professors, and critiques luxury and money-driven culture at Harvard. He warns against treating sport as mere commercial spectacle and urges alumni to promote good citizenship while guarding against lawless excesses.
A mosaic of opinions on Yale Rockefeller money Harvard Taft Roosevelt and Bowdoin in a reflective roundup. Ranging from faculty resignations at Bates to Bowdoin president Hyde warning Wellesley students against snobbery the column blends satire with earnest remarks on academia and public life.
The piece notes Groton’s 250th anniversary tied to the Boyne celebration with the town in vivid green. It recalls a New York magistrate’s unusual divorce sentence and reflects on circus logistics and labor, praising the Ringling show’s transportation and the vast effort behind circus operations.
A wireless message from Nantucket Shoals lightship reports at 6.40 a m the flagship Maine with Rear Admiral Robley D Evans on board and battleships Kearsarge Kentucky Alabama passed the lightship. They are en route from New York to Provincetown.
Preparations completed for a four hour speed trial of the United States protected cruiser Charleston from Provincetown. Officials expect to exceed 22 knots after yesterday's standardizing tests. The trial began at 7 30 a m with a sea calm and northwest wind. The armored cruiser West Virginia departed Provincetown for Newport that morning.
Rev P Thomas Stanford D D a leading Negro educator visits this city. Born enslaved in Hampton Virginia in 1860 he aided by Henry Ward Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe as a student. He studied medicine law and theology in England and befriended W E Gladstone before returning to the US in 1895 as a Home Missionary Society worker in Boston and surrounding areas. Begin now Open an account in the Five Cent Savings bank. Deposits placed upon interest Saturday.
President Roosevelt spoke to a crowd at the Bridgeport rail station before boarding the government yacht Sylph for Oyster Bay after a New England trip that included a Harvard class reunion. He praised national unity and noted his graduation anniversary. He then sailed down the harbor, proceeding to Sagamore Hill upon arrival in Oyster Bay.
Three warships arrived from Newport News to Rockland Harbor in prep for Independence Day celebrations. The Texas flagship with Rear Admiral Dickins, and the Nevada and Florida monitors led the group, each with 50 Annapolis midshipmen aboard. They will stay until July 5 before short cruises, with one monitor detached for Eastport festivities. Additional ships including Newark Atlanta Hartford and several destroyers were due by July 6. Paymaster H R Sullivan takes over duties from Z W Reynolds on shore leave.
Washington June 29 The state department reports a cable from Ambassador Meyer stating extensive mobilization has been ordered in Kieff St. Petersburg Warsaw and Moscow due to the need to raise Far East forces. Between 100000 and 200000 men are expected to be called into service.
The Record notes Roosevelt's Cambridge visits in four roles: governor, vice president, president, and assistant secretary of the Navy. A Herald item clarifies that state park reservations restrict pleasure carriages and some areas ban motor carriages, labeling for pleasure vehicles only.
St Petersburg June 29 Lieut General Gripenberg, recalled from Manchuria for disobeying orders of Gen Kuropatkin, has been appointed inspector general of infantry.
Port Louis reports the Russian transport Anadyr reached Diego Suarez Madagascar with survivors from the battleship Orel, captured by Japan in the Sea of Japan engagement.
The Nile boat captains spray natives with water to deter landings. The University of Pennsylvania reports 325 instructors and 2975 students, up 20 teachers and 283 students from last year. Spurgeon’s sermons reach a 50th year, jubilee sermon numbered 2896. UK trade reports 5765 British vessel casualties in 1902 03, up 447. lives lost 624, fewer than 24-year average, 1613. Lives saved from wrecks in 1903 total 2624.
Frederick Mealey of South Chelmsford sustained a severe scalp laceration this morning when struck by an insulator and toppled from a cross beam at Flynn Place Gorham Street. Three stitches were placed and he was treated at the Emergency hospital. Mealey works for Lowell Electric Light Company.
Camden Missouri June 29 Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M Shaw who visited with his family here yesterday left on the noon train and planned to proceed directly to New York. He was accompanied by his family during the stay.
If fortune disregards thy claim do not fear and shame the verse offers reassurance to the heart. The girl you love best may be won with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea cited as a remedy.
Nickel Plate Road offers very low round trip fares to Portland and other Pacific Coast points. Tickets available daily to Portland and return in celebration of the Lewis and Clark Exposition. On selected days in June July and August travel to San Francisco and return, with details on rates and sleepers available from L. P. Burgess, N. E. P. A. Old South Building Boston.
A comprehensive listing of boys and youth clothing including unlaundered and washed Madras blouses in sizes 3 to 15, with various styles such as Russian and Cadet, white Madras options, and K and E collars. Also advertised are Ideal Underwaists for ages 3 to 10 featuring regular and skeleton waists, detachable suspenders, and attached buttons, emphasizing durability and value.
Lowell buyers can choose from a complete range of boys neglige shirts from 12 to 14 inch neckbands. Made from white and colored madras and new percales with plain or plaited fronts. Cuffs available detachable or attached. Prices start very low.
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