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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1902
Page
6
The oldest daily passor in Middlesex county established in 1825 and since 1845 a daily, published at Courier-Citizen Building Lowell on Merrimack street. Delivers to the city by carrier for six cents a week, excluding Sundays and holidays.
The report describes yesterday as pleasant though cooler than Sunday with brief rain from a passing cloud at 10 o'clock. It notes forenoon cool and bracing with clouds later, and includes a Boston October 12 forecast indicating fair conditions tonight in New England with cooler northern portions and fresh westerly winds.
Editorial rooms and job department listings indicate how to reach the Courier-Citizen. Counting room asks patrons to use care in calls and directs communications about ads, newspaper non delivery, address changes, and general business inquiries to the business office at 31-4.
In a fierce editorial, the Lowell Daily Courier denounces Col. Gaston as a trust magnate unfit for governor. It highlights his ties to the Boston Elevated and his lack of public statecraft record. The piece attacks his monopoly defense, contrasts him with John L. Bates, and questions Republican interpretations of laws on prices and coal.
The article discusses President Mitchell urging arbitration at a miners convention, credit shifting to popular opinion and the President’s stance. It notes unrest over engineers and firemen replacements, a planned merger of Lowell General and Lowell Corporation hospitals, and critiques of Morgan’s role in the coal strike with Republican pressure finally pushing a halt.
The Boston Herald denounces Democratic infighting in the fifth district where only two candidates for the nomination were considered yet factions split, resulting in a nomination unlikely to satisfy the other side and harming their own party. A Londoner with smallpox faced a month in prison.
A collection of brief items touches on Ireland's parliamentary strife, labor strike talk, and local concerns. It notes Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman as a parliamentary standard bearer, cautions about arbitration, and quotes Bishop Spalding on business and religion while referencing miners, shiners, and public sentiment in Lowell and Lynn.
A Nashua Telegraph paragraph laments street car sign legibility and suggests clearer bold displays for Nesmith and Westford Streets. It notes farmers selling wood, coal dealers cutting prices, and a Lowell misaddress tale where a visitor ends up in the wrong house before a humorous correction.
Springfield hosts Bates and Gaston as they campaign publicly at the city hall and a hotel parlor. Bates defends his record and outlines issues while Gaston makes his first public bow, promoting a subway bill for the Boston Elevated railroad.
In San Francisco on October 21 Marion Nolan known as the California Venus was shot by Edward Marshall, a stenographer, then killed himself. The motive stemmed from a long rejected romance. Nolan had been a popular dancer and model who gained western fame after winning a beauty contest before the Chicago world's fair.
Ill health Archbishop Kain of St Louis announced last night he will travel to Eureka Springs Arkansas to recuperate. Rear Admiral Henry Glass of the San Francisco naval training station chosen as next commander in chief of the Pacific station succeeding Silas Casey at Panama. Ambassador Tower returns to St Petersburg likely to have farewell audience with the Czar within a month.
Beginning fifth week last night and last week but one, fifteen excursions over the Boston and Maine system drew a large crowd to the Mechanics' Fair. The Salem Cadet band played a choice program to much applause. Baroness Marie von Zeiber began her second engagement with a brilliant singing performance. Only one more week remains before the fair closes until 1906.
Constantinople October 21 Turkish forces face strong opposition from a Bulgarian band entrenched in the Kreshna valley. Official reports say the Turks have surrounded the Bulgarian stronghold and the surrender or dispersal of the revolutionists is expected daily.
San Francisco reports from the north show the whaling catch of local vessels through September 2. Alexander logged eight whales while Beluga, Bowhead, Nar whal, Thrasher, and Belvedere each took two. Jeannette, Penelope, and Wm Baylies each brought in eight. Karluk and Altair recorded three each.
Two patients died at the Detention hospital in Salem today marking the first fatalities among 26 smallpox cases since the outbreak began. Victims were Vitale Velamber, 3, and Edward Le Mord, 20. Seventeen cases remain in the hospital with no new cases, but conditions are tense as authorities push to stamp out the disease.
The Chicago Congregational club banquet at the Auditorium honored President George of the Chicago Theological Seminary. Dr. Henry C. King, dean of Oberlin, spoke on Psychology and life. Miss Mary E. Wooley of Mount Holyoke discussed The Power of the Beautiful in Education. Dr. W. D. MacKenzie spoke on Needed Phases in the Education of the Ministry. Several banqueters gave brief remarks, including presidents from Bowdoin, Chicago, Minnesota, Illinois, Beloit, Iowa, Ripon, and Knox colleges.
The department of zoology at the University of Chicago has purchased a vast 60 000 insect collection amassed by the late entomologist John A. AOE of Brooklyn. The global gathering is notable for its completeness and the long years of careful work behind it.
Chicago reports exhausted local stocks of anthracite for wholesalers and very limited coal at retail yards, with 100 to 160 tons each. Bituminous prices steady for a month, Pocahontas smokeless at 7 dollars, Indiana block Illinois coal at 4.50, Maryland smokeless 6.50, anthracite quoted 13 to 18 dollars.
Boston reports Dennison ends his bid for Congress after a long meeting with delegates ex mayor Quincy and the Democratic city committee head. He files withdrawal with the secretary of state, ensuring the ninth district remains Democratic.
The Adams Hardware and Paint Co sells Devoe Gloss Carriage Paint at a price up to one dollar more per pint. The paint weighs 3 to 8 ounces more than competing brands, lasts longer, and provides a gloss equal to new work.
An advertisement extols Carleton and Hovey's hot chocolate in Lowell, praising its rich aroma, smooth chocolate flavor, and delicate presentation. The sample cup is five cents, offered in fine china cups with silver spoons and cream.
An auction in Boston will start Saturday November 1 at 10 am at 100 Boylston Street. Day one features clothing, jewelry, sealskin garments, diamonds, watches, and silverware. Items are displayed daily 8 to 10 am except first day. catalogues available by request.
The Mother's Friend when nature's supply falls is Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Milk. It is a cow's milk adapted to infants according to the highest scientific methods. An infant fed on Eagle Brand will show a steady gain in weight.
Washington Oct 21 The following pension changes result from the Oct 1 issue Originals Nelson B Hinkley Fair Haven 6 Henry E Eggers Lawrence 6 increase Linius B Thomas Plymouth 12 Joseph H Phinney Hyannisport 8 Amaza Pike Salisbury 3
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