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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1902
Page
6
Yesterday afternoon was threatening with a little rain at night. The morning game saw a marked weather change to springlike balmy conditions. Temperatures ranged around 56 in the afternoon and 60s to mid 60s later, with barometer readings listed as 30.00 29.75 29.87.
Boston on October 25 reports a forecast for New England with fair conditions tonight and Sunday. Cooler temperatures expected in northern portions while western areas warm up Sunday, accompanied by fresh to brisk westerly winds.
Editorial rooms 313 314 315 Job department counting room patrons are urged to use care when calling. Communications about advertising, non delivery of papers, address changes and business inquiries should be directed to the business office 315.
The Boston Herald commentary argues Democrats are bankrolled by corporate interests led by William Gaston and Josiah Quincy, condemns bond with big business, warns Republicans to counter underground influence, and questions leadership and trust practices. It notes price hikes by Flint glass bottle manufacturers and hints at Alaska oil and gold prospects shaping national attention.
The column debates coal prices and a hydraulic press on New York speculators, Morgan’s influence, and Roosevelt trust policy. It questions voter power, praises President Baer for forcing fair coal rates near seven dollars, cites forestry steps, and notes Sparks as Democratic candidate. It also covers crime verdicts, handwriting in the Molineux case, and early football season observations.
A compilation notes threats to non union workers in a Wilkesbarre miners convention and the push to uphold law. It discusses open sessions for newspaper access, policing anxieties, Canadian minister Tarte’s resignation, and Democratic party muddle, with remarks on Hill’s possible nomination and the prevalence of women stenographers in Pittsburgh.
Autumn leaves drift over a busy political scene as references swirl about Sparks and Bates, with remarks on labor strife in Pennsylvania and a critique of Dracut rifle range funding. The piece blends satire and local commentary on public figures, finance, and social issues.
A reader notes an uptick in trees felled around town and muses on planting maples and elms. The piece surveys campaign buttons fashion, police news practices, a house visit memory, Lodge's Massachusetts Governors essay, and Lowell builder associations shaping labor policies. It also reports on Dracut range rebuilding, a judge with memory for faces, and a windy Central Street Bridge crossing.
Camille Saint-Saens named commander of the Order of Victoria by King Edward for Corona tion March service. Kaiser invite Americans to hunt at Letalinger Helde and Kaiserliche Hofjagd on Nov 21. Wu Ting-fang to visit Minneapolis in December with banquet hosted by Governor Van Sant. Dr. Hermann Cohn recalls Virchow’s seventieth birthday deputation. M. de Blowitz retires after 30 years with London Times citing partial blindness. Capt. Boyd Alexander departs England for West Africa bird study at Fernando Po St Thomas and Benin coast. Dr. Frank Strong becomes University of Kansas chancellor after faculty tenure at Oregon and Yale PhD 1896. Five generations live in Pillow PA. Sven Hedin donates collections to Stockholm University. President Baer of Reading, 60, Pennsylvanian Dutch stock and Reformed church member.
Sunday fixture reports Rev Charles T Billings at the Unitarian church with a sermon titled The Man With the Five Talents. Grace church lists Rev R A Greene as preacher while Rev Hall of Cambridge is unavailable due to an accident confining him at home.
The varnish from Devoe's Floor Paint line costs five cents more per quart and is sold by Adams Hardware and Paint Company.
A demonstration of the Ideal Food Cutter is underway at Thompson Hardware Co. The cutter is priced at 95 cents, described as essential for households at Thanksgiving and beyond. It is touted as affordable and a must for every home.
About 100 eminent authorities on pathological research gathered in the Prussian Parliament house to discuss tuberculosis in Berlin. Dr Chalmette of Ville described France’s home nursing program funded by private aid and state subsidies, detailing Lille operations and sanitary measures to aid the poor. The plan includes home visits, housing improvements, clothing, bedding, and weekly milk and meals, with workers educating families on healthy living and disease prevention.
Dr Chalmette discusses a two year program where patients with TB were treated to reduce bacilli in sputum. Many recovered enough to return to work after one to nine months with no bacilli. Dr Van Ryan of Brussels argues notification of consumption cases to health authorities reduces infection and cites a 30 percent drop in New York mortality, urging adoption worldwide.
A political note reports that a ward 9 Democrats rally at the High street engine house drew 45 attendees. Hon John T Sparks did not attend along with most speakers aside from Edward D McVey, leaving the meeting to plan voter turnout for the representative contest.
Century Magazine laments trolleys invading country and village roads. It argues level crossings reemerged as trolleys and horseless carriages share paths, threatening pedestrians and horses. It criticizes public surrender of road franchises and calls for trolleys to run through fields or towns to minimize danger.
L. C. Smith guns are now sold in Lowell through Brazer & Co as the local representatives for the L. C. Smith double-barrel line. A good stock is available and orders for special guns can be filled. High grade American models list at $3 and up. Hunter Arms Co. backs the claim that they will assist any customer in trouble with a Smith shotgun in a fair, respectful manner.
Testimonials claim Ely's Cream Balm cures severe catarrh and restores work ability. A Boston reader praises no irritation and sneezing with Balu. Hood's Lotion markets as non oily, quickly absorbed, leaving velvet skin and lasting fragrance. availability via druggists or mail order. France reportedly has over four million vineyard acres.
At Temple of Israel Dr Emil G Hirsch says he rejects Genesis chapter one as an article of faith and asserts religion biology and astronomy prove the world was not created in six days He argues nations adapt creation stories to their gods and that Genesis reflects Babylonian tales carried by Jews from captivity 600 years before Christ
The 18th annual Billings family reunion gathered at the American house in Boston with social introductions in the forenoon. President George A. Billings presided, officers elected include vice presidents George H. Billings Charles EB Billings Larey M. Pierce. secretary treasurer Alice Rogers Moore. historian Henry Billings.
A Boston reunion decision followed a long gathering of Billings relatives from Sharon Cambridge Lynn Canton Newton and Foxboro with many speakers including D B Montague and Rev A H Fuller. Resolutions honored the late Sanford Walters Billings as secretary treasurer.
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