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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1902
Page
6
Merrimack Street Lowell delivery by carrier citywide at 6 cents a week. COURIER CITIZEN COMPANY.
Boston reports a forecast of rain tonight and cooler conditions except in Eastern Maine. Sunday will be fair with cooler air in the west and southwest, southeast winds shifting to southwest, brisk with occasional high gusts.
Persons leaving town for the summer may have the Courier forwarded to them without extra charge, on leaving their addresses at the Counting Room, Merrimack Square, or by telephoning the same to 31-5.
The piece critiques Col. Gaston as a Boston corporate figure and potential Massachusetts Democratic leader, noting his lack of genuine political appeal and the slim chances of state-wide victory. It also mocks Charlie Hamlin as unlikely to gain practical political traction, while praising his delegates in a losing effort.
The article notes growing support for converting the Middlesex North fair from an agrarian exhibition to a race-track style event. It argues that Lowell’s manufacturing city context and interest in games align with other fairs, suggesting a shift toward broader appeal and increased attendance, though some regret the loss of traditional farming displays.
The Hollis Democrat for governor is linked to a Nantasket love feast that featured a Bryan speech. The event aimed to quell party disarray and reorganization in New England, yet critics say inviting Bryan showed poor judgment and may have reduced New Hampshire Democratic support.
The piece analyzes Bryan's impact in Maine and New Hampshire, arguing he failed to sway Republican majorities and warning against party blind adherence. It also critiques a Western cowboy race and President Cleveland era politics, noting Democratic fractures and the brief Maine GOP posture. It mocks Colorado's Teller praise and questions the value of such platform boasts.
A collage of quick opinions and quips touches on a coal strike limit, political trust dividends, authorship by Dom Paul, and comparisons to Dakota corn burning. It notes a horseback intruder at a fair, beer labeling scrutiny, potential clashes between soldiers and strikers, a vast pharmaceutist count, Panama issues, Oyster Bay receptions, and Porto Rican pardons with a playful misattribution.
A wide Kansas City style column spans theater news and social gossip. It mentions Miss Maude Adams recovering and possibly returning to the stage, notes Clyde Fitch and Crawford, reports on Middlesex North trustees meeting and the fair remodel plan, observes a winter squash field near Wilmington, recalls Eli W Hall's fruit store, and quips on locals vacationing in Lowell, coal fears, a downtown barber shop scene, and a San Francisco assault story with editorial implications.
A collage of quotes from Boston and national papers traces political deadlocks in the ninth district, labor market highlights, Morgan’s vast financial reach, Gladstone’s warnings and Massachusetts leadership as John L Bates steps toward the Governor’s chair.
The article notes Bruce forces narrowing Sparks delegates to one amid suspense and caution against premature congratulations before the convention. It discusses municipal reform proposals, John D. Long’s potential chief justice role, party rhetoric, and a New Jersey Quaker peace gathering with limited practical impact.
Immense bush fires burn around Victoria British Columbia with Albany and Locke districts seeing houses burned. The Tye mine aerial tramway and ore bins are at risk as crews fight the flames. Naval hospital area is safeguarded by the blue jackets as smoke and ashes affect the town.
The piece condemns two young men who maimed a San Francisco editor to defend a unnamed Miss Oge’s reputation. It questions motives behind their aggressive defense while noting one man’s Blaine connection and public career retirement.
The Democratic congressional committee releases a unionized campaign handbook arguing no trade barriers lowers living costs while denouncing reciprocity as protection in disguise. Republicans counter with forty years of protection, pointing to growth in population, wealth, savings, exports, and domestic manufacturing since 1861, urging voters to judge the new free trade push by results.
An advertisement touts Devoe gloss carriage paint with higher weight per pint, longer wear, and a new-work gloss sold by The Adams Hardware and Paint Co. Burdock Blood Bitters claims to strengthen the stomach and prevent indigestion. A Cape of Good Hope note mentions 88 foot waves as a weather snippet.
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