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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1902
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier announces itself as Middlesex county’s oldest daily, established 1825 and a daily since 1845. Published at Courier Citizens Building on Merrimack Street Lowell with daily delivery by carrier at a weekly rate of a few cents.
Yesterday and last night pleasant with falling temperatures. Barometer readings 29.65 to 29.76 inches, highs near 70 and lows around 53. Forecast for New England calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday with fresh westerly winds.
Editorial Rooms Job Department Counting Room patrons are asked to use care when calling. Communications about advertising, non-delivery of papers, changes of address and business inquiries should be addressed to the business office 31 5.
In the Lowell Daily Courier from October 8 1902 a discussion questions whether the city could legally enter the fuel business to buy wood for sale at cost. The city solicitor says no legal precedent supports selling wood at cost, though public necessity might prima facie justify extraordinary action during crises. The piece notes governments have seized goods for health needs during epidemics but emphasizes the current proposal extends to a broad new case with no clear authority.
Secretary Shaw spoke in New York on money expansion and policy ahead of tonight's Boston speech. He favored a broader commercial influence, praised the decimal coin system, and argued for adopting the metric system despite public resistance. He noted Senator Hanna's disappointment with coal operators and praised fair labor treatment.
A columnist argues for balanced labor relations to avoid paralysis of progress, noting Senator Hanna's aim for fair outcomes and the coal strike's strategic timing. It critiques Republican views, speculates on voters, and discusses legal status of coal operators, notable political figures, tariffs, and isthmian canal implications for trade and national fortunes.
A collage of observations and questions ranging from coal prices and naval seizures to political loyalties, legal statuses, and social mores. It ponders how William Penn would address coal questions, notes leafing maples, and toys with odds and ends about a boxer leader, poison liquor, and an injunction against selling wood to the poor.
The interstate commerce commission accuses coal barons who run railroads and mines of repeatedly breaking federal law, while calls to deploy 10 000 troops in Pennsylvania are seen as protecting operators or forcing fuel supply. The debate questions whether miners receive support or fuel shortages will force concessions.
Executive committee vote 20 for and 22 against Rev. Dr. George C. Lorimer, removing his name from consideration for the vacant pastorate. Deacons split 7 to 7 on recalling their former pastor. King Oscar of Sweden grants Capt. Otto Sverdrup the St. Olaf cross and an $810 annual allowance. Sverdrup is ill.
Col Carroll D Wright features prominently as a publicist who serves the public well. The text contrasts him with most publicists as impractical and boring, praising Wright as an exception who benefits the public.
Henry French 61, of Lynn water department, died after a horse toppled him in a stable. George Gould, Leyland Line ship Hanoverian officer, shot dead by William Hughes in a Boston saloon area. Lieut Joseph Murphy found dead near North Salem cemetery from natural causes likely epileptic shock. Civil War veteran, once of Salem, later Danvers.
The famous Ferris wheel that has rotated in Chicago since the exposition will tour St Louis next. The crop outlook is large but may not reach 11 million bales. Clifton Arizona hosts a quartz rock jail structure with four large stone rooms and multiple steel gates. Clifton, a copper mining camp, is noted for harsh climate and rough frontier behavior.
The Pi Eta Klub hosted the first of five dances in Prescott Hall last night with a fair crowd. A 16 number program plus extras kept attendees in a merry mood until midnight. EB Montmarquet and Walter King served as general manager and floor director, with Hibbard's Orchestra providing the music and intermission refreshments offered.
Advertising brief notes that toothbrushes bearing the store name are offered at 19 cents 25 cents 30 cents and 35 cents through A. W. Dows & Co with two store locations.
The thirty-sixth annual en campment of the Grand Army of the Republic is recalled with memories of Lowell Post 42 formed in 1867 and its first Memorial Day in 1868. Survivors include Major Stott, Chas. H. Coburn, Major Weymouth, Dr. Pinkham, and G.A. Marden, the first post commander. The piece recounts old parade practices, a near accident at the Northern Depot, and nostalgic notes on transit and personnel changes, closing with recent city hall discussions on the Dracut rifle range and an acting mayor's pledge to sign any favorable order.
In Baltimore on October the local Grand Army club hosted about 175 veterans and guests from Massachusetts. They rode trolley cars from Carrollton hotel to Electric Park and feasted on 95 bushels of oysters, shucked by expert crews, though only half were eaten. The event included a varied program with music, readings, and speeches, ending without incident.
A Boston based veterans group retraced a famous 1861 march through Baltimore during April 1898, stopping at Electric Park and Pratt Street, with old soldiers recognizing familiar routes amid brick and stone reactions. Maj N S Hill of the Confederate army distributed small flags and Maryland rye decanters at Carrollton Hotel before departure for Washington.
Wm M Bennett and Otto Crouse, receivers of Driggs Seabury Gun and Ammunition Co, proposed selling the Derby plant to Henry Grosvenor of New York for 300000. Grosvenor, former secretary, has a $900000 claim. Judge Thayer reserved approval to allow time to review government contract status.
Mr Alphonse Audet of Havéina and Miss Ida LaRue of this city wed at 8 am in St Joseph's church with Miss Alexandria LaRue and Philip Audet as attendants. Bride wore pearl silk and carried bride roses. breakfast for guests followed at No 6 Dane Street. A reception at the groom's home in Haverhill concluded the day.
Dr Clement Frechette of Leominster married Miss Robertine Viau at St Jean Baptiste this morning at 7 30 with Rev Fr Nol in O M L officiating. Witnesses were Louis Viau and Mathes Letour. A wedding breakfast followed at 84 School Street. The couple will reside in Leominster after a Montreal wedding tour. Also Alonzo Chamberlain and Bridget Reagan wed at St Patrick’s with Miss Maria Monahan as bridesmaid and Dominick Monahan as best man. A reception followed and the couple left for a wedding tour. Fifteen foreigners naturalized in police court with Joseph H Callahan and John P O’Hare handling Democrats and Overseer Samuel Holgate Republicans.
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