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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1903
Page
6
The Lowell Courier announces itself as the oldest and best daily in Middlesex County, established 1825, daily since 1845 except Sundays and holidays. Published from Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street Lowell with carrier delivery at 6 cents a week.
The sky wore blue then gray most of yesterday with late afternoon showers and overnight rain. Forenoon was cloudy with temperatures around 52 to 58 and barometer readings near 30.03 to 30.00 inches.
Boston reports the forecast for New England calling for partly cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday. Strong north to northwest winds are expected along the coast, with mild temperatures and no significant precipitation anticipated.
Editorial Rooms counting room job department request patrons to use care in telephoning for communi cations about advertising non delivery of papers changes of address and general business inquiries should be directed to the business office at 31 5
In Lowell, a columnist dismisses a Grover Cleveland third term bid as impossible and ill advised. The piece cites past party divisions, Bryan’s influence, Cleveland’s perceived Wall Street ties, and a strong Roosevelt popularity as decisive factors against any nonconsecutive or consecutive third term.
The speaker praises Roosevelt for a positive aggressive and successful policy that elevates the nation. He argues the billionaires oppose him, yet his record would win credit and votes. Denounces a return to Cleveland era Democrats as national fatality and urges Republicans to oppose Cleveland with Roosevelt.
An advertiser claims a Massachusetts senator sought 250 to 1000 dollars to influence a vote on a bulk merchandise fraud bill. The piece urges the legislature to investigate and warns that printing bribery allegations harms public trust, while noting such matters belong to the district attorney. It also comments on coal prices and labor strife, including Gompers and trust behavior.
The Springfield Republican notes Charles Francis Adams's plan to use publicity and investigation to end and prevent strikes is being tested in Lowell but has not produced results yet. The state board of arbitration studied the cotton mill dispute, found the mills favored, yet the strike persists with little public interest or pressure. The article emphasizes reliance on public opinion to drive the plan’s effectiveness.
Commentary contrasts King Edward’s planned tour with past sovereign visits noting its novelty as the first English monarch to meet the head of the French republic since the Widow Queen’s era. The piece recalls earlier acclaim for a Russian czar visit and flags questions about royal protocol. The second item criticizes poor organization at the St Louis World’s Fair with governors not greeted by reception committees and rooms overcharged.
Notable comments touch on Mr Bennett personal libel law debates unresolved city matters include post office reform in Washington Newport wealth rise and scandals devilled crab menuSomerville meat workers strikes Textile school funding and site pricing in Centralville fire chief firing debate and Fitchburg Lowell Nashua railroad bill prospects Winchester carpenters wage demands ripple through local employers with shared patterns of action.
Prof Frank Hurd Hunt Roberts resigns as professor of pedagogy and principal of Wy oming normal department to take history chair at the University of Denver. Prof Frank Carter Mills resigns from McGill to join Winchester College England. An oil portrait of Roger Q. Mills will be placed in the Texas House at Austin. Della Fox, famed prima donna, is critically ill at the Dunlop in Atlantic City after traveling from Pittsburg with a nurse and Ada St. Clair. a New York specialist has reportedly been summoned.
Denver dated May 6 reports detectives probing the disappearance of a man who used the alias Mark Smith but is believed to be Jim Cummins of the Jesse James gang. Cummins ran a saloon in Denver and his associate M S Cunningham vanished weeks later. Authorities fear foul play and seek the elusive Smith to solve the case.
Newport Rhode Island May 56 The assessors finished their work on the tax books today and the city valuation totals 42 032 800 with 34 668 200 real estate and 7 364 600 personal property. The total shows a gain of 1 094 000 over last year. The largest taxpayer is Mrs Alice G Vanderbilt widow of Cornelius Vanderbilt taxed for 983 000.
An advertisement notes Devoe Gloss Carriage Paint costs one dollar a pint and weighs 3 to 8 ounces more than competing paints, lasts longer, and yields a gloss equal to fresh work. Sold by The Adams Hardware & Paint Co.
Thursday to Saturday feature children’s days with the finest displays of children’s hats. Styles are stylish and pretty priced from $1.49 up to higher options, promising a wide range for shoppers.
A meeting will gather Edson Cemetery lot owners, regardless of deed status, at Jackson Hall Merrimack Street on Wednesday evening May 6 at 7 30 to hear the committee report.
Edward Atkinson Col R G Barret R F Upham A L Barbour and Lincol n R Welch were chosen as a state delegation for the eighth annual meeting of the National Association of Mutual Fire Insurance Companies of the United States to be held next week in Chattanooga Tenn. The report also notes light social vignettes and local reflections on events from the era.
A large audience attended the Jol ly American Tramp in the Opera House despite an April shower. The show delivers constant laughs with a strong cast including Happy Jack James Smith as Jack Porter and C H Carlton as Warren Wade.
Henry W. Savage presents George Ade’s Peggy from Paris after a Chicago run. The mock Paris star proves American by ending in a speech against foreign airs. Cast includes Georgia Caine Josie Sadler Guelma Baker Helena Hale William T. Hodge E J Connelly Geo Schiller Arthur Deagon with songs by William Lorain.
Walter Thomas Mills of Kansas City told a Socialist Literary society audience that the manufacturers association seeks to crush trade unions and seize state power for employers. He warned workers that they must organize at home or send lobbyists to Washington, envisioning a future where a workingman becomes president and unions gain political control.
The Middlesex Women’s club extends thanks for favors granted last year especially in printing the weekly bulletin and meeting reports. Susie P L D Watson, recording secretary, conveys appreciation in a May 5, 1903 letter.
A compact note on the between period in fashion, contrasting boy and man styles, with criticism of how clothiers tend to neglect the transition in attire and fit. The remark suggests a gap in market focus and tailoring for growing youths moving into manhood.
A warehouse advertises the horse’s hunger for oats and the owner’s for beefsteak. It touts the best grain, warns hay prices may rise, and claims the lowest cash prices.
Paul Vigeant and Company located at 241 245 Moody Street offers telephone service 433 2. The short notice provides address and contact number for the firm in a compact business directory entry.
Catherine Tully an old resident died yesterday at her daughter Nellies home 93 Kinsman street aged 90. Another daughter Mrs John Gleason survives. Abraham O Coffin 49 died yesterday at 712 Suffolk street after brief illness pneumonia. Bertha child of Frank and Anna Tremblay died yesterday at 6 Dane avenue aged 1 year 9 months 16 days. Anna Dounla wife of Atlan Guptas died yesterday at 495 Market street aged 26.
The obituary notes Col Heald's New York death on February 6 1903 while outlining a long life of public service in Knoxville Tennessee and his family ties. It recalls his Mayflower lineage his Civil War service his role in Black Diamond Coal Mining and his active involvement with Masonry church and city affairs. The piece also covers the funeral at Lowell cemetery with singers bearers and clergy. A second funeral for Albert Hilton in North Billerica follows with details of services bearers and mourners and a Mag Massachusetts mills delegation.
The funeral for Alfred J. Howe was conducted yesterday at 2 PM from his home at 4 Eighth Avenue. Rev. J. M. Greene officiated with assistance from Rev. W. G. Poor as bearers were arranged.
Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery under Undertaker Weinbeck for G. C. Bassett Robert Seeton James P. Fowler and J. M. Wilson. The funeral of Charles Leo Mack was held yesterday at 3 PM from the home of his parents Michael and Teresa 327 Fairmount Street. Burial followed at St Patrick's cemetery under Undertaker Peter Davey.
Abraham Coffin aged 49 years 9 months 24 days died in the city. Funeral from his home 712 Suffolk Street on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends invited.
Chicago May 6 Dr Woodrow Wilson president of Princeton University addressed the Twentieth Century club on Patriotism. He said Roosevelt owed his rise to politics because he did not force office and irritated politicians by speaking his mind. He urged men to study politics and participate in the arena rather than avoid parties.
The Day Nursery committee on tables and decorations met at Mrs. Julian Talbot s home yesterday and awarded prizes. First prize went to the children's table decorated with poppies. A tie for second and third between the bag and cake tables was decided by a draw. The bag table won second prize and the cake table third. Judges included Mrs. Charles A. Stott Mrs. George F. Richardson Mrs. Asa C. Russell Mrs. John C. Burke Mrs. Joseph Smith Mr. Charles Runels and Mr. R Wescott, with newspaper representatives from Lowell.
Public sentiment favors standard Boston streetcars over a baseball special, as riders and local travelers prefer the regular car service to reach the grounds. The remark suggests minimal opposition to the special, with the majority sticking to the familiar Boston car.
A cemetery lot is part of life’s outfit and should be purchased as soon as affordable. Waiting until death forces a hurried choice is unwise. A man should not leave this task to his widow and children.
All are welcome to visit and inspect the lots at Lowell Cemetery. Prospective buyers are urged to consider purchase with reasonable terms. Superintendent’s Office at Cemetery Treasurer’s Office at Middlesex Trust Co.
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