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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1902
Page
6
The item notes a Middlesex county daily founded in 1825 and operating weekly since 1845. It is published daily except Sundays and holidays from the Courier Citizen Building on Merrimack Street in Lowell and delivered by carrier to any part of the city.
Yesterday was raw and cheerless in forenoon while afternoon turned bright and pleasant. Night brought a cool respite. Today promises brilliant days next month. Barometer readings show 29.82 yesterday, 30.25 today, 30.25 at 6 p.m. 68 to 72 Fahrenheit temperatures.
The piece argues that midterm losses threaten the dominant party but claims Republican leadership pulled the nation from hardship and sustained prosperity. It attacks Democratic calls to change administration, cites the Philippines issue as political maneuvering, and endorses Hanna’s slogan keep on letting well enough alone. It contends voters should not shift to Democrats to avoid upsetting progress and prestige.
Alabama judge delivered a New York Memorial Day address praising past Confederate hardship while warning that the United States cannot sustain two republics with shared aims. He warned the color question remains the nation’s greatest problem, with the 13th Amendment rights at stake and lingering sectional strife across the North and South.
Gen Buen Camino asserts some Filipinos favor civil government in the islands and that army criticisms are unfounded, but anti imperialists dismiss him. He is dismissed as merely a Filipino, with few exceptions like Sixto Lopez quoted as an exception to disbelief.
The article condemns insurgents in Samar and criticizes anti administrationists for opposing U S aid. It argues to replace Spain with a stable American sovereignty and questions natives bearing arms and jury trials. It suggests a gradual, tutored path toward self rule while maintaining U S governance.
Commentary argues that issuing heavy Boston city contracts without public ads by Mayors Hart and Quincy lacks significance for legality and questions guilt. It contends honesty could reduce costs, and criticizes The Boston Record’s claim that loss equals contract size, saying the assumption has no warrant.
The New York Civil Service Reform association condemns the President for firing Mac lay who wrote a boastful history of the Spanish war, while Maryland’s Civil Service Reform association praises the move. Both groups show politics over civil service ideals, with Maryland reacting strongly to criticism of Schley.
Albion W. Tourgee, U S consul at Bordeaux, defends pates de foie gras against claims of diseased goose livers. He declares them healthy and appealing, noting tastes like olives are acquired. The passage quotes Dan Maguinn on olives and reflects cautious consumer attitudes toward French delicacies.
Fort de France is depicted as the most undesirable town after St Pierre's abandonment. Residents face panic from every wind and fear potential damage from Mont Pelee's volcanic emissions carried by the wind toward the city.
The writer notes a graceful gesture placing flowers and flags on ruined Maine in Havana harbor on Memorial Day morning. President Palma is praised for handling these incidents well, and the action is said to aid the Cuban republic.
William Marshall Wires is appointed as the new Lynn license commissioner. Comments on the name may be suspended as unnecessary.
In Milford Cabinet notes a fisherman John Pesterfield of Amherst found a perch weighing over a pound that contained a ten cent silver coin. The Queen Alexandra owned opera glasses from Vienna are valued at about $25,000, described as among the costliest ever built.
A collection of satirical asides and opinions referencing Samuel Clemens Judge to wait and the law, beet sugar as a bitter remedy for defeated candidates, King Alfonso Sagasta and Taft, Grand Army members, lynchings in the Philippines, a coal curiosity in New York, and remarks by Myers Buencamino Tourgee and Rev Ainslee.
Quotations highlight the governor's selection of superior court judges as well up to par with past nominees. They argue executive choice should seek the best available talent from any region, not just a political or sectional pool, to ensure strong judicial service.
The Boston Herald reports Congressman Knox will not seek re election depriving Republicans of a key House member from the Lowell Lawrence district. His tenure aided party aims and his work on admitting three territories as states is highlighted. Democrats may target the 5th district with a strong candidate, depending on nomination.
The Adam Forepaugh and Seils Brothers troupe presents The Ten Fearless Potters an aerial act hailed as the greatest on earth. Ten top aerialists, the union of three famed troupes, perform together for the first time in circus history. They appear Tuesday June 17 as part of the show.
Since the Washington monument opened 14 years ago, 2,062,000 people have ascended the shaft. Two interior memorial stones were defaced recently by removing inscription letters. The work was done by two men who escaped before being discovered.
A Boston Herald artist in Martinique sought to photograph a United States warship after an explosion. Denied access aboard, he duped guards by presenting a stranger as his chaperone, convincing officers the man was with him. The ruse failed only when the half-tone images appeared in print. The piece shifts to local scenes at a fair day drill, street crime folklore, and portraits of Sockalexis yearning for Penobscot country, ending with a quip about the island’s likeness.
The F. W. Dodge company reports New England contracts for new buildings and engineering totaling about 2.725 million last week, up from 2.371 million a year ago. Year to date contracts total 65.277 million vs 50.45 million last year, with about 45 percent for housing like apartments and hotels and the rest for mills and factories.
Maker's at the corner of John and Merrimack streets offers framing services with a fine line of new mouldings. Our work is first class and prices are always the lowest, as stated by George B. Maker.
Miss Katherine MacKenzie and Mr. George Allan were married by Rev. McNally at 5 Roper Street Wigginville on Thursday. The ceremony featured Chinese tan silk attire, roses, and a reception with local and out of town guests including Miss M MacKenzie of Boston and Miss Balmiorth of Providence.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday for Bertha Ramey James Madder Julia Foley Catherine Armour and others at various churches and homes. Clergy included Rev Charles R McNally Rev Fr Walsh Rev Fr Dorgan and Rev Fr McDermott with burials at St Patrick or St Peters cemeteries and arrangements by Undertakers Young Co Molloy and O Donnel.
In this city on May 30 Annie Kane age 10 6 at home of Patrick and Annie Kane I Court avenue. Maria L Baker age 47. Funeral at Edson cemetery Sunday at 2 30 PM. Catherine OBrien age 43 at 67 C street.
E. W. Grove is cited as the mandatory name on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising to cure a cold in one day with a price of 25 cents. The ad emphasizes the remedy’s quick relief and brand attribution.
The Courier-Citizen Co on Merrimack street advertises engraving and printing services for calling cards wedding invitations and announcements at reasonable prices. Ada Casey of Suffolk street reported her bicycle was stolen from Merrimack square Friday and another bike replaced it.
Try the new Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for costiveness. Each box guaranteed. Price 95 cents. For sale by all druggists.
Local notice urges readers to contact Babbitt Optical for new spectacles or eyeglasses with no extra charge when needed. It stresses the hassle of fixing up before heading downtown and invites calls from customers.
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