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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
6
The Courier Citizen Company promotes the oldest daily in Middlesex county, founded 1825 and operating since 1845. Published daily except Sundays and holidays from Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street Lowell. Delivery by carrier at six cents a week.
Yesterday was pleasant with a clear night. Toward morning the sky overcast with light showers between six and seven o clock. A strong westerly breeze scattered clouds and raised dust. At noon it was blustering with a reported barometer around 29.65 and temperatures in the mid 70s to high 50s.
Forecast for New England calls for fair weather tonight and Saturday with fresh to high west winds and cooler temperatures. A storm warning was issued at 9:50 a.m., as the storm center over the St. Lawrence moves eastward with brisk winds shifting to the west and northwest today.
The Lowell Daily Courier argues that securing a site for United Shoe Machinery matters less than Lowell's labor force. It praises intelligent, sober workers who avoided a looming strike, preferring patient, reasoned action over costly wage wars. The piece cites strikes as rare and measured, highlighting the city’s stable employment ethos and prospects for attracting industry.
The Rev. Peter MacQueen criticizes imperial policy urging self rule for Filipinos. The piece argues the United States already pursues a rapid, tutored government for natives despite domestic opposition and questions the wisdom of a hastily erected, fragile framework under Aguinaldo.
The piece debates state road construction aims balancing central links and local access, critiques Chelmsford as a local not state project, and warns piecemeal builds may delay connecting Lowell to Boston. It also covers political commentary on governance, labor strikes, and public figures.
Mr. McLaurin joined the Republican party just as fears rose over possible indictment for associating with Pitchfork Tillman. The senatorial fire-eater, known for dramatic exhibitions, appears only sporadically with rigid regularity like a geyser.
The writer laments long streetcar waits at crossings like Northern depot and Dutton Street, plus a critique of railroad shifters and open cars. He mocks office typists, praises outdoor ball games at dusk, and urges smoke nuisance reform while noting chimney pollution at Houghton & Dutton and Hotel Bellevue.
A collection of satirical remarks on Hetty Green and prominent figures, blending social critique with whimsical queries. The piece riffs on manners, fashion, and politics, noting Green’s pistol permit and pondering how she might carry a gun. It comments on the G A R Memorial day, the dime novel versus dime magazine, and protests with light humor about public figures and fashion trends.
A collection of brief quotes reflects on artificial foods replacing meat as prices rise, naval obituaries, political liberty under threat, and the Boer War’s immense cost to Britain. It notes public weariness with grand White House uniforms, aging Broadway memories, and the shift from old to new in New York.
John F Kent principal of Concord New Hampshire high school since 1882 has resigned and his resignation has been accepted by the board of education. He is a Harvard graduate class of 1875 and president of the local University club. M Arton, linked to the Panama scandal, now wealthy after London arrest and extradition at France’s request, earned 200000 to 250000 dollars last year from Bourse speculation. Rev Dr John N Kerr of San Francisco Theological Seminary will become secretary of the American Tract Society.
In Japan live fish are sold in tanks carried through urban streets by ped dlers. The practice keeps the fish alive until purchase, drawing attention to street vending methods and urban commerce. Local observers note the novelty and practicality of live fish markets in city life.
The eastern Middlesex militia rifle league re-forms with companies from Wakefield Cambridge Lowell Waltham Woburn Stoneham sharing five 200 yard and three 500 yard matches. State-wide results last year placed Co A first Co G second and Co C third. Matches run May through July with team prizes of 12 8 and 5 dollars and individual prizes 8 6 5 4 2 2 dollars. Competitors must shoot at least seven times to be eligible.
In Scranton on May 9 Rudolph Philips manager of Germania theatre New York surrendered his wife Mrs Philips to actor Erlau in a police court case. The pair arrived with Erlau on the 11.80 train and sought lodging at Klondyke hotel. After arraignment Mrs Philips said she no longer cared for her husband. Philips withdrew divorce proceedings on condition she stop contesting. Papers were drawn up transferring the house to Mrs Philips.
The report notes she held goods in her New York home along with $3000 and valuable jewelry she took. Erlean, identified as the manager of a summer opera house in town, is connected to the incident.
Orrin C Sanborn 62 of Roslindale shot himself Thursday evening. His body was found on a rock near Beverly beach with letters to his mother sister brother and an undertaker giving directions for his burial. He suffered melancholia and had threatened self harm. In a separate incident Mrs Mary Splaine of Dorchester was killed by a train near her home on the Old Colony division early Thursday afternoon.
William B. Whiting, 85, a leading coal merchant and father of former Congressman William Whiting, died early Thursday in Holyoke. Hiram Hook, a 35 year Lynn concrete contractor, aged years, native of Chichester New Hampshire and Civil War veteran, former NH legislator, and Odd Fellow with Concord lodge ties, also died.
Keith's Boston playhouse will present a genuine novelty the week of May 12 an Oriental offering never seen in vaudeville. Abbas Ben Omar Moroccan Princess Lalla Torquia perform rhythmic dances in a staged interior of an Oriental dwelling with beautiful light and color effects and dreamy music.
Globe previews Living Ghosts or Who Stole the Diamond Beetle opening chapters in next Sunday's issue. Promises an exciting clean mystery with interesting characters and engrossing plot as New England's best newspaper urges readers to order today.
A sworn statement from Frederic A. Holden, cashier, attesting to the truth of listed financial figures. The document includes monetary amounts and a formal oath stating the accuracy of the presented statements.
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