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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1902
Page
6
The Oyell Daily Courier presents as Middlesex county's oldest daily paper established in 1825 and operating since 1845 as a daily. It is published daily except Sundays and holidays from Courier Citizen Building Merrimack street Lowell with carrier delivery at six cents a week by Courier Citizen Company.
The record notes yesterday was rainy with heavy downpours and the night cloudy. Current day continues with similar conditions. Data includes times and numeric readings for Sam and several temperature and humidity values.
Boston report dated September 20 notes a generally cloudy night and Sunday across New England with possible light showers. Light to fresh east winds accompany the unsettled weather outlook.
The Massachusetts Democratic Party reels after George Williams loses the nomination to Col. William A. Gaston. The piece snarls at Williams bossism, trusts and Bryanism, arguing the convention shows a party under thumb of blue-blood leaders with waning unity. It predicts Gaston cannot unseat Governor Bates and calls for reform amid malcontent factions.
The tone across European papers is broadly favorable to Secretary Hay’s stance on the Roumanian Jews, viewing the US action as a justified, world-power move. Commentary notes this as a notable first US official intervention in European affairs and finds approval, especially from English and German observers, even if practical outcomes remain uncertain.
In a sharp, opinionated note a local paper argues Crosby's pullout changes little. It mocks his reason deeming him “too busy” for the post and suggests the withdrawal reflects discontent with the party. The piece treats the nomination as a sop to Haminites and notes little impact on the ticket.
A broad mix of political commentary and labor unrest traces the coal strike scene. The piece notes minority overrule, party loyalties, growing violence, and calls for arbitration. It previews campaign speeches by Mitchell and Cummins, critiques tariff politics, and comments on Peary, Williams, Henderson, and China. It also mentions a Florence inspired factory chimney and recent rail accidents.
Mrs Maybrick now oversees the prison library in Aylesbury jail, repairs and catalogs books. The Argentine agricultural and pastoral industry is in dire straits due to prolonged drought. Two pension lot names from George IV era linger, one to Lally Barrow, Croker’s adopted daughter, and the other to the mother of Sir William Anson.
A compact survey of assorted items mentions Ward one Republicans aiming to win, a new pianist named Pugno, quarantine talk for Nashua port, coal price hints at 16 to 1, and remarks on Murphy versus Nixon. It notes the Slocum statue, Columbia as a maritime gem, and Huntington hall open access proposals. Harvard football prospects, milk wars forecasts, and a breezy quip about a Christmas prophecy close the round.
A mix of oddities and local notes from Attleboro and New England appears. Items include a dangerous streetcar issue with limited braking, humorous coal pricing stunts, a peaches display in New Hampshire, and commentary on cotton seed oil markets. Reports on French church ancestry, misnamed surnames, horse radish usage, dog bites on Nesmith Street, and reflections on real estate veteran A Wheelock conclude the page.
Quotations describe Devery's win in the 9th Assembly district as the major sensation of party primaries in Manhattan and the Bronx. They note few fights or arrests, but widespread demoralization from alleged vote buying and underhand work, with money present at polls from both Devery and rival Sheehan. The piece also comments on Roosevelt's impulsiveness and a Tribune critique of a political leader's letter, urging unity and a strong fight.
Dynamite stops washery work by destroying a dam and bridge in the strike area. A non union worker’s house is wrecked, a railroad seized, three engines routed, a regiment called out, and 26 arrests for inciting riot. President Mitchell urges lawful, peaceful action as violence centers near Ashley and Pottsville.
Horace Gray associate justice of the US Supreme Court left his furniture horses and carriages to his widow Mrs Jane Gray. Personal paintings go to Prof John C Gray and Russell Gray. The old paintings of the ae and Judith go to the widow for life then to the Museum of Fine Arts. Portraits of Chief Justice Shaw and Gov. Andrew go to the Massachusetts Historical Society. The residue to John C Gray and Russell Gray in trust with income to the widow for life and then final transfer.
The will provides for widow provisions in lieu of dower and distributive shares, and if she dies within a week she is deemed to have predeceased. Prof. John C. Gray and Russell Gray are named executors and have filed for probate. Witnesses include Henry W. Swift, Alexander H. Trowbridge, and Benjamin H. Bradlee.
Wilson Barretts drama of Rome and early Christian persecution arrives in Boston with a renowned company under Fred G. Berger. The production, praised by clergy, features elaborate scenery and costumes and claims exclusive American rights and standards set by the London Lyric Theatre version.
New York reports a stork perched on the Helenita, Frank Gould and wife’s yacht, off Oyster Bay. The newcomer will be christened for Aunt Helen and mother Helen Kelly. The Goulds plan winter sailing, following Mrs Gould’s marriage to the late Edward Kelly’s family.
Albert S. Moore of Tewksbury told police his house was entered yesterday afternoon by removing a back window screen. The thief took an assortment of old coins including a 1830 dime, a five cent piece, two Columbian half dollars, and about $5 in various old coins.
Stanley & Co urges consumers to buy coal now citing the largest Lowell stock and prompt order fulfillment this season. They note limited stove egg and No 2 nut coal at market price and warn stock will exhaust in a few days from offices at Moody and Thorndike streets and coal yards at Moody and Meadowcroft streets.
A sleeping car will run daily except Sundays between Boston and Hornellsville starting Monday Sept 22, via Boston & Maine, Delaware & Hudson and Erie railroads. Depart Boston at 4 30 p m on No 3, return Hornellsville at 2 30 p m, connecting with cars to Chicago and Cincinnati. Also notes a new barber shop Grover's in the Boston & Lowell Railroad building at Merrimack Square.
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