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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
8
Editorial Rooms are listed with Job Department and Counting Room numbers 31-3 31-4 31-5 Patrons are asked to use care in telephone calls Communications about advertising non delivery of papers changes of address and business inquiries should go to the business office 31-5
A commentator argues that coal mine owners resemble quasi public entities like utilities. Public necessity could authorize suits to halt strikes, with eminent domain as orderly remedy. The piece asserts long standing practice and anticipates future government role despite potential corruption in operations. If strikes end otherwise, the issue won't disappear.
Mr. Hays notes that American disfavor toward Roumanian Jews stems from Romania’s oppression and failure to provide opportunity. He argues the Jews migrate to the United States due to such conditions, and the U S should not accept them in their present state. Romania bears responsibility for the predicament.
A defender argues that railways and horse vehicles killed for years, yet outcry follows any automobile accident. The piece says the public isn’t hostile to cars driven decently and that danger arises from drivers ignoring road rules. It stresses the issue is the man behind the wheel not the vehicle itself.
The piece argues government ownership remains unlikely but could push toward a settlement. It notes Washington has no legal right to intervene without new legislation, while Congress could grant authority if needed. Operators fear losing their bonanza to cooperation, miners may feel the same, and rumors of a settlement gain traction as coal markets adjust.
The piece argues Devery remains an unwelcome figure to Tammany and voters, citing his controversial assembly district campaign. It notes the nation mocked his methods, labeling the Devery clique indecent, and parallels with his opponents’ conduct in the Tammany contest. It also quotes the U S attorney general on Massachusetts coal mine receivership as inadequate, suggesting the Boston plan won t work and real solution lies elsewhere.
The writer argues that nominating better men would ease elections, noting this off year brings difficult contests and actions by contestants that are unseemly and deserving of shame.
Quotations show leading New York lawyers and capitalists seated as delegates with Tammany Hall figures at the Democratic state convention. The gathering echoes past cross affiliations in city politics and reveals how exchanges of favors shape campaigns and appointments across factions. The Arctic and Minnesota notes offer contrasts to the political chatter.
A Brooklyn Standard Union note mocks Mississippi Republicans for poor chances against Washington car conductors, joking they seek tickets and fail to threaten with jackknives in a colorful historic punditry tone.
A playful, fragmentary note referencing Bird Color and strikes, Newport coal price, city hall gas use, Boston milk costs, Yale and Carrie Nation, stock market liquidation, New England apples, a golf score at Myopia, Peary and Dr. Dedrick, stage elevations, an Esquiman player, carbon monoxide fears, tuberculosis researchers in Burlington and a laundry gag with Wun Lung.
A colloquial column notes Tewksbury alms house inmates read newspapers and magazines, observes the campus humor about an Automobile Magazine receipt, and reports on local happenings. It mentions garden moisture, vandalized geraniums in Varnum park, a false coal sighting, stage robbery reflections, Miss Jane Toppan's brisk letter, and a wood ash fertilizer tip.
Governor James B Orman plans to attend the National Irrigation Congress in Colorado Springs Colorado on October 8 with official representation from the agriculture department. Albert R Shattuck longtime president of the Automobile Club of America will not seek re election at the club meeting November 17. Rev J C Bowers rector of St Marks Lutheran Washington has been elected pastor of Calvary Lutheran Baltimore. Count Adams presented his villa near Chieti Italy with about 600 works of art. Ex United States Senator Stephen W Dorsey has bought a residence in Los Angeles and will make that city home. The First Parish Unitarian church in Haverhill accepted the resignation of Pastor Rev Geo Fr Littlefield noting his plan for a cooperative church led to resignation effective November 1. No action was taken to fill the vacancy.
A Worcester Telegram critique denounces Congressman Johns claim of 50 percent tariff cuts on nails. It argues the math is flawed, free trade would not lower prices as promised, and questions impact on American workers, wages, and domestic production under any tariff reduction.
Medical Examiner Hurd and Mrs Perkins' attorney at Dover were notified that identification of the missing person is complete, following the investigation and identification procedures.
Honolulu reports a busy week as Senate Pacific Islands sub committee holds two days of public hearings on Hawaii. Testimony covers land laws, harbor improvements at Hilo, coast lighthouse needs, and compensation to the ex Queen for crown lands. Commission to finish in Hawaii by Sept 29 then sail to San Francisco. Home Rule leaders Wilcox and Kalauokalani refuse fusion with Democrats.
New York October 1 national Catholic Total Abstinence union plans a six district structure with an executive lead for each. A broad appeal will be sent to hierarchy and clergy for total abstinence. Lecture bureaus to be set up and a national committee of prominent temperance workers to be formed.
The board of health voted Tuesday to instruct Lowell physicians to report all tuberculosis cases, as with smallpox and typhoid. Dr. Holbrook said the board will monitor cases and take necessary steps to curb spread, with sputum receptacles likely to be provided. It is long known that consumption can spread from one person to another.
Muncie Ind Oct 1 A conference between bottle and fruit jar manufacturers and Dennis A Hayes head of the Glass Bottle Blowers association adopted last year’s wage scale for machine made bottles and jars and for machine men and pressers for the coming year The pact covers all bottle factories in the United States and Canada fixing wages for 6000 journeymen and 1500 apprentices.
Four empty freight cars attached to train 558 derailed about half a mile north of Middlesex Village Tuesday night bound for Concord. No injuries or property damage beyond blockage. wrecking crew worked into the early hours to right the cars and restore the track.
Letter to the editor argues for funding Mr Matsuno at 36 dollars per month as a cheaper, more effective option for missionary work in Japan. The writer contends a native Japanese teacher adapts language and is more efficient than an American missionary whose education and travel costs are high. Signer S Robitschiek.
Senator Lodge addresses a Republican Editorial Meeting urging trust in party leadership to protect U S industries and the flag. He cites McKinley and Roosevelt, warns against tariff experiments by Democrats, and asserts willingness to revise tariffs but not toward free trade or sectional aims. He emphasizes standing by the soldier and national industries regardless of political tides.
New York October 1 Rev S L Morehouse field secretary of the American Baptist Home Mission society says the committee of 15 to report in Buffalo next May on readjustment of Baptist societies does not signal discontent with business management. He notes each society seeks better methods to cultivate beneficences, avoid field confusion, and reduce expense without overlapping duties.
The monthly fire department report shows 21 alarms last month with nine bell alarms, five telephone alarms, and seven still alarms. The rifle range fire was the largest, the chemical unit arriving too late as the structure was ruined. two other notable fires were Greek baker shop on Market street and Mrs Walsh's house on Adams street.
The Lowell ministers met at the YMCA hall Tuesday to discuss the coal famine. Resolutions of sympathy were passed and participants included Revs J. M. Greene C. T. Billings J. F. Allen G. H. Clarke president S. T. Ford S. D. Millin R. A. Greene C. E. Fisher G. F. Kenngett E. V. Bigelow R. Gillam G. E. Martin L. B. E. Roy H. B. Foster and W. H. Yarrow secretary.
The headless body of a woman, with an injured limb, was found wedged among rocks on the north jetty. Identified as Mrs Susan B Perkins, 78, of Dover, missing since September after spending a night at Isles of Shoals and last seen at York Beach. Rescue crews recovered the remains with help from Orfman Barrows of the life saving service.
The advertisement asserts Devoe’s paint is heavier bodied than rival coats, claiming three to eight ounces more weight per pint. It notes availability at Adams Hardware & Paint Co for purchase.
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