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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1902
Page
5
A Northwestern University dispute over a cover design showing a co-ed prompts jokes about campus masculinity. The piece discusses a women’s club role in culture, Carrie Nation’s Lowell lecture reception, and concerns about public propriety and education in women speakers.
Lowell readers follow Miss Gertrude Rennyson, once soprano at High Street church, now a leading member of the Tremont Theatre company in Boston performing Elsa in Lohengrin and Marguerite in Faust. Critics praise her voice, technique, and artistry while noting Western women's shift in public life and her distinguished musical training in Boston and Paris.
A conservative critique questions Mrs Nation's methods, labeling her as potentially unbalanced yet sincere. The piece condemns mudslinging by public figures while outlining fashion notes on plaids, colors, and fabrics like velvet, satin, and crepe de chine for dresses and hats. It highlights trends in plaid accents, burnt orange, almond green, and luxurious textiles for dressy wear.
The Thursday morning Fortnightly club of Boston will entertain the presidents of clubs in the State Federation et al during a morning gathering.
The Paris police report on Emile Zola's death suggests accidental poisoning by asphyxiation from gas in the bedroom. A druggist who attended the scene noted the Zolas showed contorted faces and bloodless lips but no strong odor of gas. The prefect ordered blood and room analyses while obituaries praised Zola's literary genius and noted his role in the Dreyfus affair remains viewed through political lenses. Zola was born in Paris on April 2, 1840.
The Paris born writer, famed for Nana and Le Germinal, rose from poverty to affluence through literature. He supported the Dreyfus affair, provoking government alarm and a sentence of prison before fleeing Paris. After years in exile, he was acquitted of treason due to his steadfast advocacy.
A memorial altar and reredos for the late Rev. Henry M. Torbert were consecrated at St Stephen's Episcopal Church Boston. Bishop A C A Hall led the service with sermon by Bishop Lawrence. The ceremony included Holy Communion, a brass oak-panel tribute to Bishop Brent, and a large Actors' Church Alliance presence.
Worcester Sept 29 The Democrats of the Third District nominated John R Thayer for a third term in Congress.
A Valley View Kentucky resident J J Cox suffered kidney trouble so severe he could not walk with feet swollen to immense size and bed bound. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure with restoring his health and lists F C Goodale and C E Carter as sellers.
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