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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1901
Page
4
Train service lanes connect Lowell to Boston on the Mid-Lex Street route as advertised. Service details indicate scheduled departures and travel times for the line between Lowell and Boston within the mid Middlesex area.
The May 27 1901 Lowell Daily Courier notes bobolinks urge corn planting while the weather bureau issues caution signs. It covers political scenes in England with Chamberlain and Mfilner, Liberal demonstrations, and British worries over American ship subsidies. It quotes Gustav Schwab on tariff concessions and the idea of a European trade bloc threatening U S trade.
A notice corrects Longfellow era lore asserting Capt. Pulling directed Paul Revere at the Old North Church. It states Christchurch earned the honor and notes the impossibility of viewing the belfry from Copp's Hill, undermining the traditional midnight ride cue.
West Point cadets dismissed by the secretary of war defend themselves as guilty only of “bracing” not “hazing” while the secretary’s prompt stance signals firm discipline. The piece also notes J Hamilton Lewis confirming the Johnson-Hill Johnson Democratic ticket for 1904, described as absurdly early with added disadvantages.
The passage notes Lewis's flawed approval and fluid conversation, Hill and Johnson likely to be debated. Zion's Herald condemns ministers for a wine remark as recklessly intemperate and infamous due to press coverage, but insists isolated remarks do not reflect the broader group.
The essay suggests that recognized music associations would not approve rag time from high artistic standards, likening it to a Royal Academy portrait. Rag time, though looked down upon by purists, enhances life for many who do not pursue symphonic education and outnumbers those who do.
The Carnegie donation to Scottish universities may flood colleges with more students than staff can handle and raise tuition beyond current levels. Still, observers expect a method to resolve these strains, noting it would be unusual for a college to decline such a substantial offer.
The Springfield Republican notes Cuba's postwar trade rise yet US exports fall by 6.44 million and imports drop 487 thousand, argues the flag symbol overstates imperial aims. It then surveys Tammany Hall strength, Croker, Coler as a possible mayoral candidate, and the need for anti-Tammany unity to defeat Tammany's machine, doubting such cooperation will occur.
A coroner's jury reports Emma L Judd died May 12 1901 at 321 West Sixty fourth street from cerebral and uterine hemorrhage after childbirth with placenta previa. It faulted lack of medical attendance tying the Zion church and Parson Dowle to the death while noting supporters of the church remain loyal.
The piece notes southern manufacturers who sought to escape delegation influence are facing a hard reality as unionism grows in southern industrial centers. It argues this will equalize conditions with the North, restoring confidence in northern industries, as stated by the Boston Transcript.
The article argues that social conditions shape industrial issues, with the South facing distinct labor dynamics from the North. It notes Southern unions growing, wages and hours driving earnings, and a proposed United Textile Workers of America. It cautions climate and fuel differences affect bargaining power but foresees eventual national unity among workers.
Rev. Allen E Cross, pastor of Park Congregational in Springfield, announced Sunday his resignation to take a post as assistant pastor at Old South Church in Boston, with plans to begin July 15. The Hanna family donated 10000 to Cleveland Day Nursery and Free Kindergarten as an endowment in memory of Mrs Samantha Hanna. Dr Richard Douglas retired from Vanderbilt University medical department over facility-extension differences, having helped establish the department and serving as secretary in its first years. Mgr Francisco Marchetti, auditor of the apostolic delegation in Washington, resigned and asked to join the Jesuit order, with Very Rev Frederick S Rooker slated to succeed as auditor.
The Kaiser limits verbatim publication of speeches and bars press at events, sending condensed versions to the Reichsanzeiger. Critics say the move shows weakness and hostility toward the German people, while some urge the ruler to remain silent like Moltke. Premier Laurier expects renewed talks by the joint high commission, though Canada must stick to its stance to yield tangible results.
The Huntington service honored Rev. William Clark born in Greenfield in 1822 and raised at Wilbraham Academy. A long ministry spanned Petersham to Newton with roles in Boston education boards and four general conferences. He retired to Cambridge in 1894 after fifty years in the ministry and once led St Paul’s in Lowell during the war.
Mr James J Kerwin plans a June 19 wedding and will sail with his bride on the Ledyard the following day, for a month away. Miss Louise McLoughlin, featured in Vanity Fair with a half tone portrait, draws attention for her distinctive style and charm. John Parsons Newburyport correspondent for the Boston Post visited W H Bent. Captain Thomas Telbot, back from San Francisco, had lunch with E B Conant on Saturday.
A birthday party was held Saturday evening at Mrs KE Grimwood's home at 60 Puffer Street for her daughter Miss Beatrice. Guests included Miss Sadie Mather of Weston and Miss Catherine Wah, plus others from Waltham and nearby towns. Magic, games, and whist provided entertainment. H Richardson catered.
Mrs Carrie D Gilman and Miss Alice Clark Hutchinson presented a piano forte recital at 270 Wildar Street Saturday afternoon. About one hundred guests attended with Mrs Parker as delightful hostess serving frappe and light refreshments. The program featured younger pupils of Mrs Gilman and concluded with Brahms dance. Participants included Sophie Bicknell Bertha Puffer Dorothy Estes Helen Spalding Hazel Brainerd Helen Gilman Charlotte Tibbets Mary Sawyer Hazel Hanchett Laura Murphy Helen Mitchell Etta Phillips Ethel Gordon Louise Parker Edith Erskine Katharine O Donnell Benice Rushworth Athea Spellman Etta Hogan Ina McKinley Masters Howard Fraser and Joseph Stiles.
A Lowell, Lawrence and Haverhill street railway electric car, en route from Haverhill to Lawrence, struck a man and a child who stepped onto the track. The man suffered three fractured ribs and other injuries. the child was shaken but less harmed. Both were taken to the general hospital, the man giving no name and reported to have a fair chance of recovery.
At a Saturday night roll call Officer Hamilton was publicly commended for his recent arrest of pocketbook thief Smith. The recognition highlighted effective police work and the successful capture of a suspect.
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