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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
6
Historical notice states the oldest Middlesex county daily founded 1825 with daily print since 1845. Published at Courier-Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell. Delivery by carrier across the city at cents a week. company name Courier-Citizen Company.
Yesterday afternoon was bright with a light breeze. Tonight and Friday expected fair, but colder in the north. Winds shift from fresh west to north as the region braces for cooler conditions. Temperature readings show 56 yesterday, 55 this morning, 66 at 5 p.m. Barometer steady at 29.80 inches in Boston.
Editorial Rooms and Job Department outline communication handling for patrons. Instructions request careful non personal inquiries, address changes, and general correspondence, with emphasis on telephone favors and advertising delivery to the business office.
The Lowell Daily Courier reports that miners agreed to return to work after authorities proposed a commission to arbitrate the coal strike. President Roosevelt and advisers are credited with guiding a settlement that ends months of hardship and foresees faster talks next time.
Attorney General Knox outlines four major anti monopoly actions by the Republican administration. He cites railroad injunctions blocking shipping discrimination, cotton pool indictments forcing route rights, beef trust suits restricting price fixing, and the Northern Securities case delaying big railroad mergers. He asserts these measures show Republican law and enforcement curbing monopolies and benefiting the public.
A column discusses coal law enforcement and a recent coal strike settlement, notes Republican positions on duties for anthracite and bituminous coal, and mentions potential price effects. It cites President Tucker of Dartmouth praising gains against cheating and hazing, contrasts with Tufts overseers on college discipline, and comments on various political figures and events including Mr. Cleveland, Mr. Bennett, and Senator Edmunds.
James Pierpont Morgan has refused to contribute to Governor Odell's reelection. The decision could influence campaign dynamics and donor perceptions ahead of the election.
Rev. Dr. Gordon discusses the shift in Bible study and interpretation. He notes the move from a single divine word to a larger view of scriptural history and prophecy. The piece argues the greater Bible arises from intrinsic worth amid modern critical study and secular influence.
The column blends political chatter and social observations. It references Democratic candidates, hospital figures, actress John Blair, and humorous takes on royal hair and postmaster hopes. The piece hints at ballot tensions, etiquette toward the President, and a mix of public and private concerns.
A New England column notes chestnut crops failing despite heavy blossoms as burrs blight nuts. Squirrels strip sound nuts while crowds watch falling bounty. frost remains scarce until Tuesday. Debates on mushrooms, arbutus pronunciation, and local coal disputes frame a vivid regional snapshot.
A Chicago Tribune remark likens Senator Spooner of Wisconsin to Clay Webster and Douglas, praising his mental alertness and constitutional mind. The Herald notes card sharps robbed travelers on an ocean liner, advising not to play their game, while Rev Dr Gordon speaks of a new day in theology dissolving traditional beliefs in Britain and New England.
Gen. Fred Grant is home again from the Philippines. We trust he has returned a better and more sensible man, as the son of his father ought to be. The Prince of Siam is here, but where is the Hon. John Barrett. A London despatch says the engagement is announced of Alice Ward, daughter of the late A. H. Ward of Boston, to Captain Cyril Blackburn Tew of the British army.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw at Baltimore argues surplus revenue stems from high domestic consumption under protection. He claims tariff policy anchors a circular chain: American labor protects farm and factory markets, boosting overall consumption and revenue, contrasting Democratic critiques of tariffs as taxes. He cites 1894 deficit caused by import reluctance tied to fear of Democratic protectionist doctrine.
Commander D. J. Snyman of Paso, Texas, travels to Mexico City to confer with President Diaz on a large tract of land to be settled by Boer refugees. He is accompanied by E. Reeve Merritt, secretary of Union Trust in New York, and Marshal Bond. Snyman cites Dr. Muller, envoy of the Orange Free State, as the suggestion behind the trip.
The Ladies Aid Society hosted a harvest festival at Highland M E church on Wednesday night. A 6:30 to 7:30 supper was followed by a musical program including choruses, readings by Mrs. Bertha Wilder, cornet and chalet horn solos by Mr. Bearce and Mr. Bearce family, and a finale chorus Forget Me Not. The event was managed by Mrs. Whitcomb and Mrs. Maguire with assistants. Tables were served by Ella Pletcher Lilla Woods and several Mrs. Jameison Matheson McKennie Bixby Lahue and others.
Fire signals were tested at the high school and worked well. The bells rang at 8 45 and pupils exited in orderly fashion. The total time was one minute fifty five seconds, surpassing all previous records. Tests will occur frequently next month to ensure safe egress in case of fire.
Lowell mass letter from F W DeVore and Co touts Devoe lead and zinc paint as superior and long lasting. It targets hardware shopkeepers advising quick, honest selling of their product with a guarantee that dealers act at the company's expense for any fault in wear or application.
New York Oct 16 Bishop McCabe returns after 11 months visiting Methodist missions in South America Germany Switzerland and Denmark His Europe trip aided Bishop Vincent in church business In Concepcion Chile he found two large boarding and day schools for boys and girls with hundreds of students and a profitable operation The Ecuador government asks Methodists to provide teachers for a new national normal school system transferring teachers from Chile and the United States The work shows rising educational demand creating chances to reach masses through mission schools
New York reports a National Union of Conservative associations resolution backing preferential trade with colonies. Sir Howard Vincent, a longtime protectionist, proposed it and supported earlier in 1887. Delegates urge taxing imports to shield home trade and extend Empire-wide preferential policy. Ministers defend the education bill and show no haste to act on the resolution.
Chicago promoters back a five hundred thousand dollar restaurant trust to centralize seven large city eateries under one management while allowing each head to run his own place. A central meat market warehousing and wholesale supply chain would feed cafes at wholesale prices, claiming 5 to 20 percent savings on annual purchases of about 1.2 million dollars.
Albany Oct 16 large audience at the Church Congress of the United States met under Bishop Doane. The opening topic What is Personality prompted professors from Hobart College General Theological Seminary Columbia University Cambridge Divinity School and Western Reserve University to speak.
New York manufacturers of brooms move to form a national combination with about 5 000 000 capital planned for export expansion to Europe and South America. They will meet in New York early next month to set organizational details and secure several plants.
Globe Arizona reports the two week dispute between Old Dominion Copper company and the miners union is resolved. Employees are allowed to organize and the company will not discriminate between union and non union workers, ensuring no trouble.
Dr. Adolf Lorenz of Vienna operated on three children at Mercy hospital before a large audience of physicians and medical students. Prominent surgeons from major cities attended. The procedures were for dislocation of the hip, and the surgeon predicted success for all.
Philadelphia October 16 The navy states Lieut Peary's operation was simple and successful and a speedy recovery is anticipated He will soon be able to resume duties The illness does not affect his physical condition and will aid walking The prolonged Arctic service has been trying but he is in improving health despite the ordeal
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