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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
6
Boston reports a forecast of partly cloudy conditions tonight with increasing cloudiness Saturday. Showers are expected in southern portions during the afternoon and night, with fresh generally northerly winds.
Editorial Rooms are at 31-3 and 314 Job Department. The counting room is 31-5. Patrons are asked to use care in calls. Communications about advertising, non delivery of papers, address changes and business inquiries should be directed to the business office at 31-5.
Lowell Daily Courier argues Col. Ames aligns with the President on tariffs and trusts, urging protection for key industries while cautioning against sweeping tariff revisions. It supports regulating trusts by direct legislation over tariff changes and frames this as a central campaign issue for Republicans.
The piece argues that claims a district will elect a Democratic congressman this fall rely on historical tendency rather than policy specifics. It notes an “off year” eclipse of Marty’s power, and cites 1892 as illuminating when prosperity did not prevent a party switch. The ensuing experience is viewed as a counterpoint to predictions.
In a column recalling past misjudgments voters faces a modern off year, arguing prosperity has caused restlessness and that policy changes may be misused. It critiques tariff fears, coal supply issues, and strike violence at Mt Carmel, urging protection for all and practical fuel production over rhetoric. It notes the Boston conference aimed at aid for the poor, and condemns ultra vires actions and mob violence by nonunion groups.
Edward Atkinson and allies urge removing all coal duties. The writer calls this economic humbug, noting thracite costs 15 to 25 dollars per ton and bituminous 8 to 10, arguing duties rarely affect prices and foreign coal would flood in otherwise. The piece suggests the tariff attack serves to puncture fallacies rather than influence markets.
General Alger attains the Michigan United States senatorship amidst widespread praise. The record labels him the most abused man and his victory is seen as a vindication and a strike against a Michigan machine. Ex secretary of war’s win is welcomed for national and state reasons. Rev Parkhurst criticizes Mayor Low as a reformer though not decisively. Seth Low is viewed as disappointing after much self-promotion.
Brer Myrick of Springfield vows to mobilize three million yeomen against the coal famine describing it as a calculated effort. He leverages various agricultural groups to arouse support, while critics label the scheme as a cold, methodical swindle likened to blind pools and blind fools.
The October Atlantic notes the Trinity churchyard as a consecrated open space that preserves light and air for neighboring offices. It argues that such sacred sites influence realty valuations and dictate which buildings can thrive in financial districts, citing the Empire Building and the Trinity building as prime examples of enduring favorable sites.
Notable remarks and opinions fill the State convention with references to Bates, uproar over Cairo cholera, and distrust of big trusts. Umpire Roosevelt called to judge strikes. Carroll D. Wright attends Washington coal conference as leaders weigh policy. Proposals for People’s Coal league membership arise with questions about coal ton value. Col Ames may head toward Washington despite West Pointer ties. The president, with one sound leg, aims to engage fully in the coal muddle today.
The piece notes growing interest in gas and oil heating and cooking devices as a response to coal shortages sparked by a strike. It cautions that not all advertised remedies are reliable, while highlighting optimism that some inventions may prove useful and curb the coal crisis.
Quotations from Lynn Item Zion's Herald and Springfield Union urge choosing the best men at caucuses and cultivating religious responsibility. They criticize political corruption, warn against evasive duties, and discuss Massachusetts Democrats seeking a running mate for Col. Gaston amid party discord.
Harper's Weekly notes that while the German army is praised for organization and discipline, American forces are unmatched in certain respects. It argues U S regulars have fought, learned transport and command in transit and on battlefields, and though our strength lies in initiative and manpower, we should study German methods and apply practical ideas in Congress and service.
At Rev George W Bicknell's Cambridge residence on October 1 Richard E Morse son of E S Morse of Brookline and Gertrude E Haile of Boston formerly of Lowell joined in matrimony in a very quiet ceremony attended only by the couple's parents The bride wore pearl colored nun's veiling over blue silk and carried bridal roses Morse a Harvard and Colby graduate and noted athlete Their wedding trip to the South was postponed due to his bride's sister Ethel Ill They will reside in Somerville at 43 Franklin Street.
Charles Emmons Thurston and Miss M Edna Earl Wood married Wednesday afternoon at Chelmsford Centre by Rev C H Ellis. The ceremony was witnessed only by relatives and intimate friends. After a wedding trip they will reside at No. 2 Ames Place.
Jacob L Burtt of Tewksbury escaped serious injury on Wednesday while moving a wood load. With two teams, the front load was left and he rode to adjust the rear, wood slipped and the horses hauling the rear load trampled or struck him. He managed to reach home badly bruised and expects to recover in a week or ten days.
City hall records show 64 names added to the registration list on the second day of fall registration with more than 50 claimed as Republicans. Evening totals by ward are listed, and many local Republicans attended the State convention in Boston. The mayor has not signed the tar macadam paving contract for two streets. A State aid committee hearing was held at city hall this morning.
A reader critiques biographic novels for predictable twists and unsatisfying resolutions. The author argues true drama lives in sustained uncertainty, citing Shakespeare and Beatrice's arc in Much Ado About Nothing to illustrate final revelation, and notes the Atlantic's October issue as the source.
Edgartown Oct 3 a fog bound collision sent the tug Paol i of Fall River with the schooner barge Bala aground off Cape Page. The Bala swung up and grounded as well. Capt Howard of the lighthouse notified Cape Page station and Geo Hill aided. Paoli 330 tons gross built Philadelphia 1890s home port Fall River. Barge Bala 678 tons gross 176 feet built Noank 1895 owned by Staple Coal Co Taunton with coal cargo aboard.
A Lowell man, believed to be a bicycle thief, was caught disposing of a stolen wheel and is suspected in several larcenies. William Brigham reported a stolen bicycle from the Central building on Sept 29. Elmer Burns then reported a wheel missing from the same place. Thomas F. Derby later reported his wheel taken from the Central building entrance as police capped the case. Inspector The Lawrehee led the capture.
The Lowell Congregational club holds its first meeting of the season at Kirk Street church on Monday Oct 6 at 6 PM with a social hour and organ recital. Supper at 6 30, committee reports and business follow. Prof John W Platner Andover will speak on The True Relation Between Religious and Secular Life and Rev Wallace Nutting Providence R I on The Religious Significance of Physical Progress. Kirk Street choir will provide music.
A profile from the American Monthly Review of Reviews recounts Rudolf Virchow’s dual legacy as a pioneering scientist in ethnology and anthropology and as a committed public citizen. It lauds his multi faceted contributions, argues his impact bridged science and politics, and cites his four score years of work and leadership.
A Yonkers Statesman item notes a man with substantial wealth carried in his pockets, identified as the owner of coal pockets downtown. The quip frames a local figure in a brief, humorous vignette about urban commerce.
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