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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1902
Page
6
The Courier-Citizen, established in 1825 and operating as a daily from 1845, is published every day except Sundays and holidays. Delivered by carrier across the city at six cents per week by the Courier-Citizen Company.
Rain fell for parts of yesterday and this morning with heavy showers at times. Overnight conditions were wet with more precipitation expected. Daytime remained dull with brief sun, while barometer readings hovered around 29.4 inches and temperatures near 60 to 68 degrees.
Boston reports fair weather with a calm night and Thursday, accompanied by fresh westerly winds. The forecast notes clear skies and mild temperatures across the region as a routine weather update.
The piece argues the Crowder report on remount purchases for Britain and the British camp near New Orleans is minor, possibly delaying a future decision. It notes the Boer war wind down, questions legality under neutrality laws, and supports awaiting a careful attorney general ruling rather than hasty criticism.
The piece questions Secretary Olneys Democratic prospects amid debates over the Venezuelan boundary despatch, urges caution about endorsing imperial traits, and mocks calls for a special embassy while noting Wall Street panic and a forthcoming coronation parade. It argues the party fears foreign respect and domestic strength but cautions against overreliance on aggressive actions.
Afternoon and evening meetings at Eliot church aim to improve Sunday observance and Sabbatarian rest for all, amid blue laws and Sabbath protections. The piece notes the Sunday as observed abroad and calls for conservatism, referencing a Congress lynching resolution as uncertain in impact after a trial period.
The author reflects on lynching lawlessness and the mayoral question surrounding Alder man Badger, arguing sober judgment condemns mob violence. It notes arbitration easing Chile Argentina tensions and praises Prof. Robert T. Hill’s risky volcanic research as essential to understanding seismic threats.
The Ohio convention is noted more for its statements than nominations as minor officers are chosen. Observers expect broad support for the party’s tenets, given McKinley’s Ohio roots and Hanna’s influence. Hoar’s bill to let the President decide the canal route is opposed but seen as a possible, fair solution, though national interest seems secondary.
The Poles resent the Prussian ministry stance on curbing any change in Poles and Prussians relations. The article notes enduring opposition to such policy. It also forecasts peace in South Africa if trends hold, contrasting Anglo phobists who say no peace until Boerdom is free, while Boers appear hopeful.
Yesterday's weather gave a fair sample of anniversary week with a trend toward favorable growing conditions expected to continue, aligning with seasonal patterns and regional climate norms.
The column lists long time service milestones and notable figures: Lord Brassey with 322000 miles sailed over 59 years in 12 yachts. Roswell Beardsley nearing 70 years as North Lansing postmaster since appointed by John Quincy Adams and earning a salary never above 200. Isaac H. Clothier pledges 100000 to Swarthmore contingent on 600000 raised with 250000 already secured. Mrs Florence Earle Coates leading Browning Society of Philadelphia. Booker T. Washington and Isaiah Royce to speak at Iowa commencement. Albert Gallatin Riddle noted for abolition advocacy. A. S. Vail of Kankakee River retreat fame at 91 remains active in fishing.
A collection of satirical and opinion items references Governor Nash and the flag, roast beef tips, Rochambeau, Martinique earthquakes, and public figures. Notes on unitarian week travel, civil service reform, and the electric chair for negligent drivers appear alongside cultural mentions. The piece contrasts old and new viewpoints in a newspaper column style.
A man in Pond Street nearly faced amputation after a serious foot injury. At St John’s Hospital doctors found no blood and a minor scratch on the big toe, prompting relief and a home return. Lowell’s police inspector expansion, river navigation talks, and local industry musings follow in broader coverage.
George Stott, Civil War veteran, died at 937 Central Street aged 60. He leaves a wife, one son Eugene in the Philippines, four brothers, three sisters including Mrs Schofield and Mrs Moore of Boston. James Fitzgerald, longtime resident, died at 15 Willie Street. Survived by four sons William Joseph Thomas and Lawrence, a daughter Bridget in New York, and a sister in Ireland.
The town reported several funeral services held yesterday. Margaret Randles was prayed over at 8 30 from her Billerica Centre home and at 9 mass at St Andrew's North Billerica. Sumner A Byam's service began 2 pm at 185 Foster street with Masons and Odd Fellows present. Deacon James Howard's service occurred at 4 pm at 21 Walnut Street with burial planned in Newburyport. Peter J Crowley’s body was moved from St John’s Hospital to his home at 35 Howard Street.
The Springfield Republican argues that public support for lynching protects perpetrators, hindering local and federal efforts to punish them. It warns that replacing local with federal action may boost local unity to conceal lynching crimes, often committed by individuals from influential local circles.
In this city on May 27 George Stoct aged 60 at 937 Central street. Albanie Chaput aged 1 year 3 months at 41 Ward street. Bertha Ramey aged 22 at 2 Wellington square off Dover street. James Fitzgerald at 15 Willie street on May 28.
An American college season nears with predictions of D D and LL D honors for campus figures. Editors argue that these hollow titles lose value as trustees question their merit and impact on society. Social graces and courtesy are praised as keys to female favor, per-Walpole style musings.
A Louisville Courier Journal view argues government shipyard cost hikes mainly burden workers via taxes on consumption, while wealthier classes consume more per capita. questions benefit to workingmen. A Columbus Dispatch note highlights mass life insurance payouts, noting about a million dollars daily nationwide and nearly $1000 daily in Columbus as insurance and dividends.
The death of John W Cahill after an assault by Joseph F McAleer was attributed to hemorrhage of the brain. Medical Examiner Irish conducted an autopsy at Ela's undertaking rooms with Drs Meigs Pillsbury Coburn and Mahoney of St Johns hospital assisting. The autopsy found a blood clot in the left anterior lobe at the brain base and concluded death by brain hemorrhage.
The Lowell Congregational Club will meet at the First Trinitarian Congregational church on Monday evening June 2. Officers for the coming year will be chosen and reports read. An organ recital by Miss Alice L. Frothingham and a children's choir performance follow, with a fellowship meeting featuring brief addresses by representatives of Baptist Free-Will Baptist Catholics Congregationalist Episcopalian Methodist Presbyterian Unitarian Universalist churches.
The John Street church votes to close its services next Sunday. At 10:30 a.m. Rev. John M. Greene will preach on Reminiscences of the Pastors and Older Members. At 5 p.m. Rev. Geo. H. Johnson will lead a communion service for former members. The committee expresses pride in the church’s record and faith in continued Christian fidelity.
There will be services at the House of Prayer Thursday for Corpus Christi. Choral evensong at 8:30. Rev Fr Powell S J E of Boston will preach and the rector Rev Fr Osborne will conduct the services.
Hardware retailer Thompson Hardware promotes White Mountain ice cream freezers in sizes from 1 quart to 20 quarts, advertising quality and selection for buyers.
Miss Josephine Pixka, while cooking, caught by burning oil from a gasoline stove, ran to her room and grabbed $200 hidden between mattresses. John Novak helped extinguish the flames. She died two hours later. the savings were burned.
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