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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1901
Page
4
A concise notice outlines train service on the Boston and Maine route between Lowell and Boston, indicating schedule or location update at mid street vicinity and signaling operational details for riders.
The Lowell Daily Courier discusses Mayor Dimon’s view on a bridge hearing, Bryan and Hill boom sentiment, and budget limits for Southwick hall. It notes Kansas calling 15 000 volunteers for harvest work at $2 daily, and comments on a Northern Pacific injunction issue. It rues aggressive European rhetoric and praises Williams College’s presidential choice, while warning about unsafe target practice leading to a Vermont accidental shooting and a husband’s moral anguish.
A terse moral admonition warns against careless handling of guns. The piece argues that reckless behavior with firearms endangers everyone and calls for responsibility and respect for deadly power. It emphasizes consequences over bravado and urges prudent training and storage.
The text argues that Republicans are not locked to protection and can modify tariffs through reciprocity to curb monopolies. It stresses careful, diplomatic tariff revision, avoiding sweeping changes, and maintaining economic stability for industry while preserving principle. It contrasts with free traders and asserts Republicans can lead prudent, practical tariff reform.
A youth driving a buggy under the influence of hard cider frightened pedestrians on Westford street on Thursday afternoon. Two women and several boys narrowly avoided injury as the horse veered past a tree and the car sped through the street. An officer would have charged the driver, while two local men kept others safe. The column also notes stock talk, library bulletins, social anecdotes, and local observations.
The attorney general pressed a harsh defense in a murder trial but failed to secure conviction due to lack of an adequate motive. Dying declarations as evidence were debated, with the court’s ruling not final. The trial ended, justice seen done, and a hope voiced for an end to capital cases in the state for many years.
Pietro Mascagni to write Verdi biography. F Peter Dunne returns from Europe and plans to resume Mr. Dooley papers. Dr E B Bryan of Richmond to lead Central Normal and Trade school Manila with twenty five Indiana teachers. Zalmon G Simmons of Kenosha funds Kemper Hall gym. Dr Stanford E B receives LL D from Tulane after fifty years. Meiklejohn and Talbot group to develop oil and coal near Sioux City. Dr Bigg named Oxford ecclesiastical history professor and former Brighton principal with long Christchurch ties.
The piece argues the Eastman verdict rests on lack of shown motive and questions the jury’s certainty. It praises Knowlton’s strong government argument about bullet discrepancies while noting Eastman’s composed demeanor and plausible testimony amid minor inconsistencies.
The Advertiser notes the debate over compulsory drills with scholars preferring optional outdoor activity. It states there is no plan to abolish drill in Lowell as most boys support it while also pursuing manual training and athletic exercise.
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