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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
6
The Lowell Daly Courier notes its status as Middlesex county’s oldest daily paper, established 1825 and daily since 1845. printed at Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street, Lowell, with six cent weekly carrier delivery, by Courier-Citizen Company.
Yesterday and today were fine with mild warmth, though a bit cool. Clouds gather later as barometer holds steady around 29.80 to 29.95 inches with temperatures near 68 and 57 degrees. Boston forecast shows fair tonight and Friday with light to moderate winds from the north to west.
The president’s remark that the flag should stay put is cited amid anti imperial critics. The writer argues against scuttling and insists the U S must maintain presence until Filipinos can stand alone, condemning calls to abandon uplift.
The piece argues that while some see the Negro as a child race unfit for ballot rights, education varies in the South and comparisons with Malays suggest tutelage is a political choice. It notes Boston’s mass meeting demanding war-amendment rights, criticizes Southern disfranchisement, and comments on Tammany leadership and Peter MacQueen’s shifting imperialist stance.
A contem porary essayist dismisses Rev Peter Mac Queen s tale of Gen Lawton pardoning a Filipino guide in an ambush stating such mercy would undermine war efforts. The piece also notes French relief to Martinique, Rochambeau s Washington celebration, and concerns about Vesuvius and volcanic danger with Enceladus referenced.
The piece describes a chaotic Haitian political scene where leaders pursue seizure of government rather than a broad vote, Ambassador Firmin arriving as President Sam shakes off opposition. Rival factions protest and arm themselves in a comic yet grave struggle, with Haiti portrayed as a half baked republic unready for self government.
The piece cautions that cycling at extreme speeds risks fatal accidents such as Archie McEachern’s death caused by a pacing machine failure. It argues progress toward motorized pacing may not yield real profit, warning against blind pursuit of records in human speed trials.
The piece questions U S aid to Martinique after disasters and doubts referendum support. It notes seismic risk, critiques Congress for opposition to a relief appropriation, mocks theological seminary decline, and defends Senator Hanna amid Rathbone retrial claims.
The city of St Louis hires a hundred clerks to the postal service amid growing business. President Loubet plans a Russia trip, promising an ostentatious international alliance that may influence world opinion.
The Boers gather today and ground for English peace expectations remains uncertain. It is hoped peace may come promptly, though the outcome is not yet proved.
The coal workers likely will reach a final decision today on the strike question, matching the momentous decision anticipated from the Boers. The outcome could affect labor actions and regional industrial operations.
A quirky roundup of puns and snippets notes social critiques and oddities from a newspaper page. It mocks industry mishaps politics and figures like Marconi Carnegie Hanna and Morgan while commenting on pensions and a Boston obituary.
A column reflects on Memorial day observance and aldermen vote, the Grand Army men, and parade ceremonies. It also covers a napper at a council meeting, rice throwing at a wedding, spring’s slow arrival, architectural views on bridges, a New Hampshire judge, strawberry picking, and Lowell street name and rider safety concerns near electric cars.
A compilation of editorial quotes notes stock market recovery from foreign bill borrowings affecting sterling and domestic liquidity, with praise for American relief aid and possession of the Philippines. Authors urge restraint in criticism of veterans and defend keeping the flag over Manila until stability and progress are achieved.
The factory office serves as a central information bureau for stores, handling market prices, discounts, and supplier sources. It maintains records of quotations, procures special goods details, and serves as the liaison between shops, customers, and management, informing drawing and assembling rooms about parts in stock or in progress and anticipated completion. It embodies the communication channel among superintendent, foremen, and customers.
A jumble of notes from the era mentions Chicago's Masonite order reaching 15 000 members. A Frenchman fears his residence after a portion collapses amid apocalyptic vibes. Butte boasts a lone tree, with plans to plant more. London’s East End laments missing royal procession participation and petitions for sympathy after coronation. Mexican fashion shifts toward American attire, and J Pierpont Morgan’s kennels amuse visitors with a setter named Russel Sage who always scents true.
In a home ceremony at 337 High Street, Miss Gertrude Marden Sewall and George A. Taylor were wed with a double ring service officiated by Rev. Smith Thomas Ford. The couple, attended by family, receive guests at a brief reception and will reside at their High Street home after a short wedding journey.
Ancel W Wentworth and Miss Annie Pickles were married at Second Baptist church in Lawrence at 3 pm on Wednesday. Rev C C Earle officiated with father giving away the bride, Albert Kirkman as best man, Annie Maslen as bridesmaid, and Rosie May Windle as flower girl. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home with Y M C A orchestra. The couple to spend their honeymoon in New York and Niagara Falls, and will reside at 20 Sixth Avenue after June 1. many gifts received.
RECENT DEATHS. Richard G. Willoughby, one of the best known pioneer miners of Alaska, is dead in Seattle, Wash. Willoughby crossed the plains in California in 1848. In the early sixties he went to Alaska, locating near Fort Wrangel. Prof. William Tod Helmuth, a surgeon of national reputation, is dead in New York, of angina pectoris.
At 8 o'clock this evening the overseers of the poor hold a meeting with Rev Mr Wright likely to be present. The streets committee also convenes at city hall this evening at 7 80 o'clock.
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