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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
6
Snow Storm No 22 Strikes, Disrupts Street Cars
Snow began before 1 PM and dumped about six to eight inches. The heavy fall halted streetcars for the afternoon. a brief lull at night gave way to renewed snowfall this morning. By sunrise the weather cleared to a near cloudless sky with moderate temperatures.
Weather Outlook for New England and Vermont
Boston March 6 reports for New England a fair night with warmer temperatures in Vermont and western Massachusetts. Friday should be fair and warmer with brisk westerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
Vermont
Massachusetts
Frye subsidy bill framed for ship protection, proclaims benefits
Senator Frye argues the subsidy bill shields American shipping, preventing extra freight taxes on farmers and workers in wartime. He warns free ships raise costs and shut yards, and claims mail subsidies will spur 40 million dollars in yard investments, create jobs, and restore national maritime prestige. He urges support against anti subsidy critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frye
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Following England to curb betting via royal commission
The piece argues for forming a royal commission to study betting evils and seek remedies. It suggests possibilities to stop betting or to license and regulate it under conditions, noting England faces difficulty stopping the habit and the United States shares the vice, urging monitoring of English deliberations for global lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Royal Commission
United States
English Commission
Army Life in the Far East Reveals Hardship and Honor
Veterans recount the Philipines service showing the gap between good intentions and harsh realities of overseas duty. Dishonesty among some officers and long commissary supply distances complicate life for private soldiers, while newcomers must endure hardships with grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Far East
Inquiry on Inauguration Four Years From Yesterday
The Globe questions who will be inaugurated four years after March 4. It suggests likely none, as under present law the next inauguration is three years from that date. It notes 30 governors have endorsed Hoar's bill and ponders the chance of an April amendment within three years. It also mentions telephone transmission of train orders proving successful in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Ulinois den
Lowell
Telegraphy and telephony clash over railroad orders
A late 19th century discussion questions the viability of voice telephony replacing Morse code for train orders. It notes errors and disasters risk with the new method, while acknowledging telephony’s imperfect state. The piece also critiques city farm conditions, calling for gradual reforms, cost estimates, and potential economy elsewhere.
Town Elections Show Decline of Party Labels in New England
In Massachusetts and other New England states the current town elections display a striking drop in party tickets and designations. The editorial notes that local governance should be nonpartisan, with town policy decisions rarely aligned to party lines, though cities still differ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
New England
Bryan on free press sparks debate with plain talk
In a speech to New York reporters Mr Bryan praised a free press and defined it as truth telling regardless of consequences. He asserted his view differs from others in what constitutes the truth, framing a timeless question about media integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
New York
Pilate
Senate Likely Passes House War Tax Abolition Bill as Is
The article notes the Senate will probably approve the House bill abolishing war taxes with little change, avoiding a tariff crusade that could disrupt business. It also comments on Governor Crane sending a St Louis fair appropriation request to the Legislature without recommendation, arguing against funding from Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Crane
St. Louis
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Boer Envoys in Washington Seek Private Citizen Status
Boer envoys in Washington act as private citizens and receive consideration accordingly. When Kru-ger and other rulers return home and request intervention with a Transvaal postmark, they will have a standing not yet earned. February shipments to Europe were larger than last year. January 1901 shipments exceeded those of 1902. No alarm in gold shipments though stock manipulators may overreact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kruger
Transvaal
Europe
United States will not intervene in the Boer War
The president informs envoys that the U S cannot and will not intervene in the Boer war. He notes intervention would come from Boers' European relatives and mentions domestic troubles including General Miles and Admiral Dewey serving on a committee considering changing the presidential inauguration date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
General Miles
Admiral Dewey
Early spring snowback risks new floods
The season’s late snowfall worsens flood danger as waters begin to recede. The brief setback delays recovery in the affected area and raises concerns about remaining snowmelt and continued overflow risks.
Senator Tillman Responds To Senate Censure Vote
The senator expresses strong feelings about the Senate censure, suggesting southern sympathy may differ from the Senate’s rebuke. The language implies a partisan take on the reprimand and the reaction to it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Senate
Lecture platform and contribution box fallback for Wolmarans and Wessels
Messrs Wolmarans and Wessels appear set to use a lecture platform and a contribution box as alternatives. The comment suggests reliance on public speaking and fundraising as remedies in their situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Wolmarans and Wessels
Prince Henry in Boston Amid Honors at Harvard
The German prince arrives in Boston and is set to enter Harvard this afternoon with a potential degree soon after. Boston gowns the city in ceremony as poets praise Henry while commentators note local delights and a wave of celebratory verse. The piece also mentions Canadian teachers bound for South Africa and a Northwest flour consolidation scheme with strong financial backing.
Imperial visit prompts mixed signals on policy and power
Quotations from Boston Journal and Boston Herald discuss Roosevelt's Interstate Commerce law enforcement and Wilhelm II's winter journey to the United States. Analysts say the real impact lies in private talks between the German emperor and his royal kin, shaping future Germany US relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Railroad
Roosevelt
Boston Journal
William
House of Hohengollern
Germany
United States
Boston Herald
Reply to Evangelist's slur on Spiritualists urged
A letter to the editor defends Spiritualists against Evangelist Greenwood of First Baptist church. The writer argues slander harms a religious group, cites notable Spiritualists such as Rev. M. J. Savage Rev. Heber Newton Victor Hugo and Alfred Russell Wallace plus local figure A. B. Plimpton to prove credibility and purity. Urges mindful reading of biblical command Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Evangelist Greenwood
First Baptist Church
Greenwood
M. J. Savage
Heber Newton
A. B. Plimpton
They Are Quick to Learn Boston and Lowell Rail Promise
The Boston and Northern Street Railway now runs Lowell to Boston trips in about two hours. The solid roadbed heavy rail and powerful motors ensure safety and comfort for passengers. Daily business grows as fares remain at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Northern Street Railway
Lowell
Boston
Lowell Gas Light Co Sells Second Hand Gas Ranges
Lowell Gas Light Co offers a large stock of second hand gas ranges for sale at very low prices. Some units are as good as new and offered to customers seeking affordable used appliances.
New England Weather, Boston Visit, and City Notes
A column mixing climate talk, Prince Henry in Boston, and daily city life. It notes Boston weather comparisons, transit quirks from a February storm, overcrowded barber shops selling Somerset dinner tickets, smoke at Union Station, and a wry blend of local social commentary on public institutions and mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Henry
New England
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Collins
Curran
Pictures at Auction by A N Harmon
Auction at Rugg building 121 Merrimack street Friday afternoon March 7 offers oil paintings water colors engravings plate mirrors and related items. Sale will be to highest bidder with emphasis on best goods and good value for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Harmon
Don
Rugg
Merrimack Street
Little colds that grow into big colds warning
The ad urges caution with minor colds that may worsen into serious illness and promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy. It frames early symptoms as potential danger and positions the product as preventive treatment. The tone reflects early 20th century patent medicine advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wood
Norway
Semple Appointed Assistant Corporation Counsel for New York
Oliver C. Semple of New York, newly named assistant corporation counsel, is a Lowell public schools graduate who led Citizens' Union efforts against Tammany Hall. He will supervise litigated cases in the law department and earns a $5000 annual salary. He previously served as principal of Mann and Pawtucket schools after Amherst College graduation in 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver C. Semple
New York
Lowell
Mann and Pawtucket
Amherst
Citizens' Union Movement
Low
Law Department
Warning Against a Charity Dodge in Lowell
A Citizen correspondent details an English man who travels from Bradford and London claiming hardship to solicit money from local workers. He admits to receiving small sums and appears to be exploiting sympathy to the tune of several quarters. The writer urges public warning against this alleged scam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Citizen
Providence
Lowell
Bradford
England
London
Notable 19th Century Deaths Across Cities
Obituaries report the passing of Rev. Charles M. Willand of South Hampton New Hampshire after apoplexy. Gen J William Hoffman aged 79 of Philadelphia dies of lung congestion. Gen Robert H Carr aged 8 years dies in Baltimore after Harper's Ferry fame. Leonard Lewisohn NY banker and ex-president of United Metals Sewing dies in London after a brief illness. Alfred Booth founder of A Booth & Co in Chicago dies. born in England 74 years ago, firm later became a $5 500 000 capital corporation in 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. William Hoffman
Philadelphia
Robert H. Carr
Baltimore
Gen. Carr
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Leonard Lewisohn
New York
United Metals Sewing Company
Mr. Lewisohn
Charles Henry
London
St. Louis
Alfred Booth
A. Booth & Co
Chicago
England
Physical Characteristics of Fairies Across Cultures
The article discusses how fairies' tiny size in Western lore may reflect ancient dwellers of mounds and rivers. It notes diverse fairy scales from dwarfs to giants, and argues that early conceptions of nature shaped their form. It cites Queen Mab and folk-lore examples of tiny spirits with powers matching their perceived habitats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Newell
International Monthly
Western
Europe
Mab
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