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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1902
Page
6
The notice describes a historic Middlesex county newspaper established in 1825 and as a daily since 1845. It is published daily except Sundays and holidays at Courier-Citizen Building, Merrimack Street, Lowell. Delivery by carrier costs six cents a week.
Boston report shows partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with light northerly winds. Temperature indications remain steady with mild spring trend across the region.
The Lowell Daily Courier contends that a Senate bill on protecting the President should not muzzle criticism yet insists on stiff penalties for instigating or threatening the President. It argues the proposed sections do not threaten press freedom and urges severe punishment for assassination attempts, noting presidents are targets by role, not private acts.
The piece argues for a 1904 test case to decide whether selling horses and mules to Britain during the Boer War breaches U.S. neutrality. It notes the president’s stance, doubts about intervention, and suggests a Springfield Republican proposal could settle the issue or hyphenate dissent.
The Atlanta Constitution champions a sunrise path for Democracy opposing old-line and reform movements. It forecasts 1902 and 1904 battles, notes Moody’s successor in the sixth district won’t be chosen this fall, and expects elections for the remainder of the 5th Congress and new 58th Congress district seats this year.
The committee rejected the Schley resolutions amid criticism of the ex post facto praise and the Santiago battle reporting. President's remarks on military affairs are seen as near bulldozing superior officers. The Monomoy life savers fund grows, aiding families of the brave crew and ensuring dependents are cared for.
The President contemplates retiring Gen. Miles, citing fitness for modern military leadership. Miles, once brave in Indian wars, is criticized for lack of discretion and friction seen in the Schley affair. Roosevelt will act for the service's good despite public opinion.
The report quotes Emperor William saying travel time to the United States would not exceed his prior Jerusalem visit. A movement to invite him is under way and the emperor appears receptive to the idea.
German papers claim Prince Henry bluffing Germany, known for poker readiness, but Henry was not bluffing. He always had a full house with each draw, though he did raise the deuce.
A quirky selection of remarks touches on Ether use in public work, Beals waking after Ether, General Miles, the Battles home, street department administration, Belmont street residents, a tax cut plea in council, a Petersburg impersonator, and a tongue in cheek note about the ides of March being box calf this year.
A compilation of editorial opinions on parliamentary rules, reciprocity, and foreign and domestic policy. It critiques Mr. Dillon and Mr. Chamberlain sparring in Parliament, lauds pro reciprocity moves, denounces alms schemes, notes Prince Henry’s US reception, and urges Democrats to unite with Republicans on reciprocity for Cuba.
Gossip notes a possible fifteen minute Boston Medford service on the river line and comments on regulators. A Massachusetts bill hearing reveals frustration with nuisance petitions and the slow legislature. Weather hints at rain Sundays while golf interest grows and Varnum school hosts a large fundraising program for yard beautification. Dowse of Malden shifts plan to allow Porto Rican students to study at state schools only if they pay.
President Diaz sent three exquisite linen specimens to Mrs. Roosevelt hailed as the finest seen. Perry Belmont pays nearly 2000 in annual club dues and over twice that to matriculate across 24 clubs, visiting each at least yearly. Kramer, in Washington county Pa, named for Joseph Kramer who owns the village and all businesses, never left the county. Mrs. Crosby of Indianapolis may be the most traveled woman, planning her 21st global voyage after crossing the Atlantic 70 times and visiting pyramids 12 times across 18 years.
The city of Denver proposes to give the new cruiser of that name a valuable library. Kansas employs 11,028 public school teachers with an average age of 21, while Logan, Rock, and Shawnee counties average 19 years. Modern Athens is a marble city with public buildings and sidewalks of the material. On January 1 the New York police pension roll totals 1,124, including 143 retired officers and 789 widows plus 183 children. The fund’s receipts last year fell $75,000 short of expenses. Of 478 Bible translations, missionaries produced 456, circulating over 3.5 million volumes in mission fields, including nearly 95,000 Bibles. London tests show cars at 20 mph stopping in 2.5 lengths, prompting talks to raise speed from 12 to 18 mph. A Vienna telephone tale tells of a Magyar-Czernya woman hearing her sweetheart ask to hear how he shoots himself, then the sound of a real suicide.
A lyric tale by Samuel Minturn Peck, published in Smart Set, about a white garden rose courted by a moth and lovers. The rose refuses the butterfly but succumbs to the night moth, who wins her with timely wooing. The poem wryly contrasts vows and desire in a garden setting.
The Bouquet at 115 Merrimack street showcases a fresh season's stock with elegant mourning millinery and a large display of children hats. J E Burbank reports the shop is clean and up to date with fashion, while salesladies describe specialties drawing steady customer interest. A list of assistants includes Madame Julia Courchene Madame Rose Grimard Miss A G Cleveland Miss Deia Gray Miss Pauline Stratton Miss Anna Twohey Miss Annie Curran Miss Bertha Colby Miss Gertrude Hobbs.
A brief editorial proposes abandoning past-dreaming and embracing present action. It urges readers to visit Lowell Gas Light Co to choose a gas heater priced from two to twenty dollars. With gas at ninety cents, life is portrayed as improving, likening life to a single, steady unit of light.
The Easter Sunday festival in Atlantic City draws a vast crowd to a five mile boardwalk. The city offers regal accommodations for up to one hundred thousand guests and vibrant bands. Jersey Central runs three hour service from New York at 9 40 a m and 3 40 p m with a special train March 29 at 1 30 p m, details via C M Buri New York.
A local florist Patten at No. 8 Merrimack square and 70 Central street touts Easter lilies in a boastful ad. The copy mocks other sellers stock, claims originality and urges customers to view their display of lilies. The message emphasizes leadership and imitators with strong regional business tones.
National House allows lengthy discussion over the river and harbor bill with extended debate and scrutiny. Lawmakers weigh project scopes funding and regional impacts as the measure moves through committee and toward floor consideration.
Polo appears to blend football elements with added sticks, signaling heightened hazards. Critics note risks to players and bystanders, urging clearer safety standards and regulation for the sport's evolving form.
Dr. F. H. Thompson a famed United States physician dies at Seattle General Hospital after a long illness typhoid fever. He served as an officer of the coast and geodetic survey steamer Patterson and was Canadian by birth. William Gelshenen president of Garfield National Bank New York and vice president of American Ice Co dies. William D. Holman a Connecticut banker insurer and treasurer of the state Agricultural College dies at Rockville.
Jose Andrade former Venezuelan minister to Washington dies in New York at age 64 from pneumonia after a two week illness. He held nearly every high political post in Venezuela and served as ambassador to France and to England. his brother Ignacio also served as president.
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