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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1902
Page
6
Advertisement for the oldest Middlesex county daily paper the Lowell Courier established 1825 as daily in 1845 published at Courier-Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell with daily delivery by carrier at 6 cents a week.
There is no change to report in the weather. It rained at intervals yesterday afternoon and evening, during the night, early this morning, and this forenoon. At noon there was no indication of a change. Barometer 29.65 rising 64 current temperature 62.
Boston report states showers expected tonight and Wednesday with fresh east to south winds. Winds will strengthen through the period as a frontal system moves through the region.
Patrons are asked to use care in telephone calls and address all advertising, non delivery, address changes, and business inquiries to the business office at 31-5.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes a 35 percent call money rate after New York banks tightened reserves to curb speculation. It links the boom in stocks to overinflated values, gold movements, and a Westward money drain, warning of a potential market crash affecting speculators and prudent investors alike. It also mentions Indiana whitecaps and the New York Democrats debating their platform with Bryanite positions at Saratoga.
The forecast rails against blaming the Republican party for coal troubles, arguing government ownership could emerge if strikes persist. It notes stock market strains, bank reserves, and a looming shift in policy while surveying Connecticut politics and Zola’s sudden death, with critiques of Moorfield Storey’s war department criticisms.
A compact set of quirky lines references Zola’s immortality, a line storm, rain coats for monarchs, brokers and clients of Fisher, Croker as a large frog, coal and copper mine contrasts, a fire department material shortage, rural delivery coal hopes, Cannon’s bid for speakership, Motorman Euclid Madden’s right of way, coal barons demanding troops, miner versus operator tension, money tightness, milk prices, and temperance setbacks.
A reader recalls rising coal prices and cash sales as households brace for colder weather. The column blends humor on misheard words with local vignettes about apples, a temperance activist’s campaigning, a lumber dealer facing theft, and maintenance woes from mud to road macadam. Names and places reflect a New England setting with Lowell Portland Dracut and Belvidere.
The article argues Roumania's independence predates 1878 and regards Berlin as an acknowledgment of a status already in place. It examines whether great powers could legally coerce Roumania over its treatment of Jews, noting strong anti Semitic currents and asserting Roumania's substantial military capacity.
The Nebraska senator, a Bryan loyalist, says the national Democratic outlook is hopeless as Western and Eastern conventions reject the Kansas City platform. He urges Bryan and allies to align with Populists or withdraw. Other editorials note bank actions, treasury gains, and the money outlook in 1904 with mixed signals.
Gen. Alger is viewed as a likely senator at least until the Legislature elects. He stands a strong chance of formal election if the recent convention’s mandate is honored. Michigan groups doubt the harsher criticisms and still view him favorably.
The Gorham Street Methodist Sunday school held its quarterly box opening on Monday evening despite weather affecting attendance. Ambrose Hindle presided as Rev. R. F. True and George H. Clarke gave addresses. The event featured school quartet singing, recitations by N. W. Matthews Jr, a tableau “Cross and Flag,” and a duet by Miss Parker and Miss Humphries. James McKinney was introduced and delivered an address before opening the boxes and adding to the offering. The total indicated rapid growth and excellent church work.
Miss Elsie M. Wilson of Chelmsford Centre was surprised Monday evening by Lowell friends to celebrate her birthday. A banjo solo by Miss Alberta Wilson entertained guests and light refreshments followed. A handsome ring was presented to Miss Wilson by Mr. Frank Butters on behalf of those present.
A Lowell woman asks for a floor paint that lasts two weeks. The reply notes Devoe's floor paint offers a beautiful gloss and can wear two years with proper application. Adams Hardware and Paint Co.
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