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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1902
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier is described as Middlesex county's oldest daily paper, established 1825 and a daily since 1845. It notes publication daily except Sundays and holidays from Courier-Citizen Building, Merrimack Street, Lowell, with home delivery at six cents a week.
Rain began before noon yesterday with showers continuing into night. Today opened fair with forenoon alternating sun and clouds. The barometer readings were 29.50, 29.60, 29.59 inches with temperatures around 46 to 56 degrees.
Boston reports a generally cloudy outlook for tonight and Saturday with likely rain by Saturday night. Light to fresh northerly winds are forecast, shaping a damp weekend across New England.
The Missouri Supreme Court upholds a right to maintain a boycott by publication if peaceable, but warns free speech has limits. The editorial argues that libel and harming another’s business are not protected, and that freedom must respect others’ rights to life, liberty, and livelihood.
The injunction against paying city bills is decided to be improper, and the city now may properly pay and must pay the bills. Debate arises over whether the city owes 6 percent interest from the date funds should have been turned over, given the injunction delayed payment. Some argue such interest is unjust since the city acted lawfully and was blocked by court order.
Senator Allison’s argument against the subsidy is quoted but lacks points. The discussion centers on General Miles opposing a staff bill that would force him to rely on many officers, risking his resignation. Critics worry it would make him a martyr and harm army dignity, while supporters argue streamlining is needed.
Opinion columns criticize ship subsidy as enriching a trust and compare tariffs with protection for American industry. They note tobacco market battles with Britain and condemn anarchist press defense, while acknowledging Charlestown judges and Boston labor unrest.
Manchester newspapers report a dangerously ill tuberculosis patient who could not pay her rent. An agent blocked the chimney to prevent a fire, and in bitter cold she died from exposure within days.
A lively collection of remarks and jests on figures like General Miles and the granite cutters union. It references local characters and places such as Belmont street Monomoy Point and Binghampton while noting whiskey pellets and tobacco offers. The piece mentions legislative committee hearings, cat lovers defending felines, and various regional names.
The Albany Journal notes strict enforcement of US immigration laws, with North German Lloyd and Hamburg American lines bearing costs to return ineligible would-be immigrants. Prussian railways are pressed to refuse transit to Austrian and Russian emigrants unless criteria are met. Massachusetts, like Maine and New Hampshire, shows local option in prohibitory laws, differing only by formal voter authorization versus unlawful exercise.
The Louisville Courier Journal reports on McKinley initial 1897 cabinet and post inauguration changes. It notes Sherman then Day as secretary of state, Gage and Long’s resignations, and Roosevelts era shifts. It highlights Wilson as sole remaining McKinley appointee by the time of Roosevelt’s accession and discusses possible future changes and regional political dynamics.
A largely attended trustees meeting of the Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank adopted resolutions honoring Edward D Holden who died March 19 1902. The board lauded his eight years as trustee, praising him as an ideal faithful trusted ally, loyal to every responsibility and a strong source of practical help and credit to the bank. The trustees extended sincere sympathy to his family in their grief.
Mrs Mary L Pulsifer Ames a botanist of world wide fame and honored in Austria died at her San Jose California home at an advanced age. She endowed the College of Notre Dame with extensive plant and book collections she had spent her last days cataloguing.
The Courier questions sun crossing the line as a cause of recent showers while noting a springlike morning with perfumed air and vivid tree colors. A store incident shows a woman accusing another of theft during purse inspection, prompting thoughts on manners and trust. A 1902 report on the city farm condemns repairs, plumbing overhaul needs, and the dirty, dilapidated male hospital with wasteful bug poison spending.
The Scobie club met for its ninth gathering at a Belvider e home marking a birthday celebration for a lady member. Readings included selections from John S Wise The End of an Era and from Our Mutual Friend with scenes of Boffin hiring Rokesmith and Bella’s holiday with her father. The chefed chafing dish feature Creamed Sweetbreads with mushrooms and asparagus tips impressed guests alongside a Tosca punch.
Chino kirchenwasser and curacao formed a finest punch followed by a delicate Charlotte russe and sweets. A birthday cake decorated with nine lighted green wax candies was cut by the recipient and shared with guests. The Patriarch proposed a verse toast to the birthday lady, drunk with honors, preserving the club’s secrets.
A prize drill between Mitchell's Boys' School of Billerica and Lowell High School Regiment decided in favor of Lowell. The cup, 17 inches high and 8 inches diameter, plus two gold medals, honored the best drillers. Lieut. Edward Gage of Lowell High won first prize with Sergt. Dow of Mitchell's School taking second. Major E B Hawkes of Wakefield commanded. judges were Capt. Sands, Lieut. Golden, and Sergt. Bartlett. Dennis Murphy presented the awards.
A witness recounts a recent blaze confined to a basement furnace area on Central Street. He notes no alarm, tenants felt the heat throughout the building, and jokes that gas rather than water might have reduced the loss. The piece promotes Lowell Gas Light Co radiators as a remedy.
Massachusetts news reports Rupert C Smiley 18 of Dorchester shot himself in a Neponset river boating accident and died at hospital. Lester J Williams 3 ? of East Boston strangled at home with towel on a roller. Two intoxicated men fell on Merrimack street in Boston with one sustaining a skull fracture and near death. Thomas F O'Brien Everett identified from pocket papers. David Cadigan also of Everett said they went to Boston to have teeth pulled and fell after celebrating.
The speaker praises March as stormy yet welcoming, bringing sun and spring after harsh winds. He envisions blue May skies, bright hills, and renewed sea-bound journeys, noting a promise of calmer days and hopeful showers amid lingering wintry charm.
Ex tremely fine surroundings and large grounds in one of Lowell’s best streets offered for sale by owner who seeks to sell. Includes choice small Farm near the city. Call early for full particulars from T H Elliott at 64 Central Street.
A M Marks Co at 42 Central Street advertises a $20 suite featuring tailored fit and quality cloth trimmings. The offer highlights model suites and workmanship available to customers through the local tailoring house.
Massachusetts State House announces a hearing by the Ways and Means Committee on March 25 at 10 30 a m to discuss the resolve for erecting an equestrian or military statue of Maj General Benjamin F Butler at room 147 State House. Chairman Charles H Adams and Clerk J Howell Crosby oversee the proceedings.
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