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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1903
Page
6
The Courier-Citizen, established 1825 and daily since 1845, published at Merrimack Street Lowell with daily editions except Sundays and holidays. Carrier delivery within city at six cents a week. Courier-Citizen Company.
The report records yesterday’s cloudy afternoon with light misty showers and a heavy night rain, followed by a clear forenoon today and warmer temperatures. It lists temperatures around 71 to 76 degrees and notes readings at 12m and 5 p.m. Sam Ene 29 observations.
Boston reports a fair and warmer trend through tonight and Wednesday with light to fresh southwest winds. The outlook notes rising temperatures and pleasant conditions across the region.
Courier readers on vacation can have the paper mailed to their summer homes by leaving word at the office located at 15 17 Merrimack street.
The Lowell Daily Courier reports broad concern over a cotton corner that could manipulate prices. It cites Springfield Republican analysis noting heavy bull control, widespread production cuts, and shrinking demand as mills idle and exports decline, threatening business prosperity and prompting stronger scrutiny.
The passage argues against speculative maneuvers driving cotton prices, calling for investigation and disclosure of bank and merchant participation. It condemns unaffordable market manipulation and urges unfettered markets while warning that large financial institutions backing such ventures threaten legitimate interests and stable prices.
Readers follow the Lamothe case as police track a suspected killer who fled across the New Hampshire line, while Lowell's baseball team advances toward first place amid revived public support. The column recalls Blondin myths to contrast education with innate cunning and notes the brave young woman who refused the accused man.
The Colombian consul-general in London criticizes U S reference to the Hay-Herran treaty, suggesting the alleged intrigue here was miscast. He argues that opposition in Colombia stemmed from corrupt agents in the region, not American scheming.
The capital shifts to Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay while many diplomats head to summer legations near Boston chiefly in Manchester-by-the-Sea. Washington settles into a quieter period compared to Philadelphia and Chelsea.
The movement for higher wages on the Boston & Maine appears to have succeeded without fuss. The raise was granted in a decent and reasonable spirit, a pleasant development to chronicle. Fortunately the railroad is not forced to buy raw cotton as part of its necessary business.
Reliance continues her triumphant career with a difficult race against the Columbia in heavy weather. The new defender proves herself capable, matching conditions often labeled as light air vessels and showing she is more than a fair weather yacht.
A Concord Monday speech by Mrs. Eddy, addressed to her beloved brethren, was largely composed of Bible quotations and avoided her typical handsome language that once drew taunts from Mark Twain and others.
Notable entry praises the play Lamothe and Laflamme seen by visitors in Concord New Hampshire. The Heinz elevator accident injures 57 people, highlighting company troubles. Consolidated Milk Company forms in Portland Maine with 8 million dollars capital, distinct from condensed milk. Boston and Maine workers receive a raise amid a prosperous railroad mood.
Special political correspondence from Boston notes the 1903 General Court prorogation, Speaker Myers' valedictory, and reflections on the Senate and House integrity. Dedication of Hooker statue draws praise. Bates leads as governor in state duties and reviews troops. Harvard honors Governor Crane with a law degree amid national politics buzz about Roosevelt, Lodge, and Howland.
A New York Sun editorial defends friendly U S German ties after the Kiel fleet visit and mocks Roosevelt as “His Excellency” while praising cordial exchanges. The Fall River Globe notes 31 killed and 2649 injured nationwide from fireworks and toys, urging caution. Yale president Hadley condemns social exclusiveness among rich students, urging institutions to deter aristocratic cliques and protect democracy.
The writer recalls regional slang like playing yuck for truancy and a pupil misreading biblical notes about killing a kid, then shifts to a May to July parade of small-town incidents. A woman nearly crashes onto a Pelham car with a folding baby carriage, a tour of Pleasant View and St. Paul’s school near Hopkinton follows, and Boston Herald prints Mr. Joseph Smith’s new copyright essays, noting his literary standing and prior publications.
Major Edward Carpenter of the army has given President Roosevelt the head and skin of a mountain sheep slain by the major’s son in Utah. The president will place the trophy in the White House. Rev Alexander Maclaren of Union chapel Manchester plans to retire from the pulpit at month’s end after forty five years. Rev George William Wright, Chicago Presbyterian minister, will lead the English speaking mission work in Manila.
Sir Edwin Arnold reaches his 71st year and recalls winning an Oxford prize fifty years ago in an early effort. He has since lost his eyesight yet continues to produce literary work.
A Harper's Weekly note calculates heartbeats. At 75 per minute, an hour yields 4320 beats, a 50 year life about 1,892,160,000 beats, and a robust 70 year span around 2,649,024,000. The piece concludes the heart’s tireless service wears out with age.
Middlesex Trust Co offers special arrangements for trunks and bulk articles with no extra charge for summer storage to regular Deposit Box Holders. This policy waives additional fees during summer months for existing deposit box customers.
The steamship Centennial, Nome vessel number four to reach Seattle from the north, arrives with passenger Mrs. A. Berrill dead on the voyage. No treasure is reported aboard.
A large number of senators expect to return to the upper branch via direct nomination and joint caucus next fall. Several names are mentioned as aspirants for additional recognition, including Foster of Gloucester seeking a third term and President Jones pursuing a fourth term.
The column notes Speaker Myers will retire, opening the field for candidates Newton Everett Frothingham and others. It suggests lines will form between Newton and Frothingham by late December, with dark horses and outside interests influencing the race. Gov Bates is cited as a rare outside-supported speaker.
Gov Bates signals a probable reshuffle with Councillor Robinson of Gloucester possibly retiring to take the Essex county treasurership. The move would clear a seat on the council and shift local fiscal leadership in the coming year.
The Canobie Lake Park amusement season continues in its second week with a small crowd due to threatening weather. Gorman's acts are praised as first class, featuring The Maguire's playlet. Earl and Wilson stand out as musical comedians, while the Fowleys and Reno and Smith entertain with dancing, feats, and traplike humor. Sclaret shines in drapery dances with fire and electric effects. Two performances daily, matinee and evening, this week.
Western tourists can reach mountain and desert resorts easily by Nickel Plate trains with comfortable service and tourist car options. The ad promotes low-rate tickets to Denver Salt Lake El Paso and other points in Colorado Minnesota Iowa the Dakotas and nearby regions, via local agents at 1258 Washington Street Boston.
New York June 30 with speeches by leading advocates the Manhattan Single Tax club formally opened its East 62nd street building. It will be dedicated in September as the Henry George Memorial hall. The hall cost 15000 dollars and Prof Bellanger of the Fairhope Single Tax colony in Alabama was among speakers at the opening Exercises.
William C Todd of Atkinson New Hampshire died aged about 80. He began in 1893 to give 2000 annually to Boston Public Library for newspapers and in 1897 donated 50000 to sustain the same purpose. A Dartmouth graduate of 1844, he never married and spent years traveling. He supported Atkinson academy and local institutions, funded a Hanover monument and a hospital building in Newburyport, and aided the New Hampshire Historical Society. He served in the state legislature as a Democrat and Republican and left an estimated 200000 before his major gifts.
In San Francisco the United States mint adjusting rooms carpets were removed and treated to extract gold dust. Six year old carpets concealed fine gold from filed coins, producing a bar valued at $9000 after the cleaning process.
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