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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1902
Page
6
Weather notes from yesterday and today report clear skies yesterday afternoon and night with cool evening temperatures. This morning overcast with light snow flurries in the forenoon. Barometer readings show 30.10 yesterday 30.20 today 30.50. temperatures indicate a cool start.
Boston dispatch reports a cloudy pattern with showers tonight and Sunday morning across New England. Winds shift light from east to south as temperatures rise tonight in Vermont New Hampshire and western Maine.
Patrons are asked to use care when calling. advertising, non-delivery, address changes and business inquiries should be addressed to the business office at 31-5. The editorial rooms, job department and counting room are listed with telephone numbers 31-3, 31-4, and 31-5.
The Worcester Post laments the ballot law commission decision in Bruce versus Sparks, noting Sparks proved 67 delegates, while Bruce’s side faced doubts. It condemns Lawrence Democrats and praises Col. Ames and Roosevelt, arguing the tariff issue requires careful reform not rash action, and warns against harming the economy with reckless tariff changes.
The Lawrence paper endorses Mr Sparks as unsuitable for Congress citing lack of training, timid stance, and party alignment. It condemns his campaign style while praising Mr Mitchell but criticizes his verbose telegram. It urges voters to prefer candidates who think independently and defend prosperity.
The piece mocks Sparks and Bruce factions, notes Sweeney’s attack on the Lowell Democrats, and praises Mr. Bruce’s support for Sparks. It mentions Mayor Boyle seeking a seventh term, hints at a Boyle-ing process, and treats Thomas eyeing an airship purchase. It ends with question about the Ninth Congressional candidate and a quip about sudden greatness.
Supt Moffatt visits Fitchburg to pursue a thief while city columns note autumn woods beauty. A looming coal strike may lower wood prices but hamper a proposed co operative yard. Polling booths require strict ward assignment and Mrs Edmund Rice wins patent tent case. Transportation delays and a northern producers’ price advantage are discussed, plus hunting trip notes from Centralville correspondent Delmage reporting plentiful game in northern New Hampshire.
The passage critiques Latin American leaders banking in Paris, English peers barred from parish votes, rising divorce as social weakness, and post strike public mood. It cites New York Evening Sun on Castro, Toronto Mail and Empire on voting, Philadelphia Ledger on divorce, and New York Press on coal strikes, reflecting early 20th century editorial commentary.
A Mil ford pastor Rev John Edward Herman read a sermon delivered 100 years ago by Rev Humphreys Moore at his installation. Passengers arrive in New York on Lucamia from Liverpool and Queenstown include author Hall Caine. New German paper money will feature the Emperor. King Christian appoints Anton Hegner to the Danebrog Order. Bishop Leighton Coleman completes a 200 mile mountain tour on foot. Engagement announced for Miss Wainwright and Lieut Walter A Turpin with wedding at the Naval Academy on Oct 24. International congress set for Rome in April 1903. Princess Alice is cited as Empress’s favored bride for the Crown Prince.
Mrs. John Egan died at her mother's home 88 Cady street. She leaves a husband John J and four children Joseph Frank Elizabeth and Margaret, plus a brother Police Officer John McKay and Thomas McKay, three sisters Elizabeth Katharine McKay and Mrs. Michael Sullivan. David L. Hill died Saturday morning October 18 1902 after weeks of illness. He was born April 2 1928 in Lee New Hampshire and came to Lowell in 184. An inventor machinist musician and the lone surviving member of Hall's brass band he was a Pentucket lodge F A M member and attended the First Congregational church. He leaves a widow and three children.
Funeral services and internments for Ebenezer B. Currier Irene Walker Marietta Lane and others are noted with details of locations dates and attendees. Floral tributes from relatives and friends accompany the ceremonies. Cremation and burial are planned at Lowell and St Patrick Cemetery with undertaker Molloy and special car transport.
Lawrence newspapers note mixed reactions as Judge Bruce and Delegates praise or accept the ballot commission's ruling allowing Sparks on the ballot. Comments portray Lowell as slow to act and applaud orderly procedure, with calls for party unity and full support for Sparks.
The Girl's Willing Workers society of the Unitarian parish held a husking party at Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Marshalls home in North street. About 60 attended and produced about 10 barrels of corn with many red ears. A substantial supper was served in the decorated carriage house as lively games kept everyone cheery.
Peter R. Roberts, age 72, a leading Wakefield figure worth about $500,000 from Boston wholesale grocer days, quietly marries Annie Benson, his Swede housekeeper of several years. Ceremony held at Lakeside mansion by Rev. George E. Harr. They depart for a several weeks wedding trip. Roberts has one grandchild and no living children.
Mystic radiator 2.25 and 3.59. Large assortment of New York radiators more economical in gas use than others. Smith Anthony’s ranges and furnaces. Standard Oil oil heaters in great variety. John Callaghan, 492 496 Merrimack St.
Rhodes Hair Store markets a new method using electrified air to dry hair during shampooing. A warm wire screen heats air blown over it and onto the head, producing a gentle warmth with no shock or gas fumes. Charge for shampooings is fifty cents.
The funeral of the late Mrs D H Kohlrauseh was conducted from her North Billerica home yesterday afternoon. A large crowd gathered to express affection and respect for the elderly woman. Rev Edgar S Miers of the First Parish Unitarian church officiated. A quartet including Messrs Sturtevant Murphy Daty and Long sang suitable hymns. The flowers formed a quiet, honoring display.
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