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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
8
In Newport Rhode Island Independence challenged Columbia in a 30 mile ocean race. Columbia won by 4 minutes 43 seconds on elapsed time with Independence finishing strong in the last leg. Yawls Vigilant Navahoe and Elmina also competed, Elmina taking the schooner cup and Vigilant narrowly winning the yawls.
Cadillac defeated Milwaukee by about two minutes in the first trial race for the Canada's cup sailed today. The nine knot wind shifted from northeast to east, with a fast start for Cadillac by about two seconds. Milwaukee led early, but Cadillac closed the gap, gaining steadily to finish ahead. The second race is scheduled for tomorrow.
A New York report states the Jockey Club has granted the Lorillard race colors to Pierre Lorillard Jr. The claim by Mrs Lily Barnes Allien to race the Lorillard horses under her name with the Lorillard colors is rejected for non payment of the required $50. The Horseracing authority notes the will favors the son, and the English club is expected to follow this decision.
Four thousand spectators watched Major Taylor lose in the fourth trial heat for the half mile circuit championship in Syracuse New York. Howard S Freeman and Iver Johnson achieved the victory. Lawson debuted on the grand circuit with strong form.
Work on the new one million dollar dry dock at the Charlestown navy yard resumed today after a month long suspension. Navy officials ordered a halt claiming the cement failed to meet standard. tests by experts confirmed acceptable quality and permission to proceed was issued from Washington.
Frederick W. Peabody, counsel for Mrs. Josephine Woodbury in recent suits against Mrs. Eddy, launched a bitter attack on Christian Science and Mrs. Eddy at Tremont temple in Boston. The sparse audience appeared unsympathetic toward the science.
The Wollaston Golf club in Boston opens its course for a Massachusetts State championship on August 27 with entries limited to United States Golf Association members from Massachusetts clubs whose home handicap is 10 or less. The event runs August 27 to 30 with qualifying rounds, match play, and consolation brackets, and entries close August 24.
The United States Land lottery draw ends with 13 000 envelopes removed from wheels. Starting August 6, 125 names per district face a 60 day entry window. An official estimates 1000 numbers per district will be unused due to disqualifications or departures, leaving about 2500 eligible entrants per district. Two thousand claims remain for wagon emigrants and long-time residents without numbers. Post draw, winners may file immediately or delay three months if settled in advance. Speculators already seek to sell relinquishments of claims.
Ottawa Ont August 1 direct telegraph communication will connect Ottawa with Dawson City. The line extends 1754 miles from Ashcroft to Dawson with segments Ashcroft to Quesnel 220 miles Quesnel to Hazelton 400 miles Hazelton to Telegraph Creek 350 miles and Atlin to Dawson 570 miles. The south terminus is Ashcroft and Vancouver messages will be accepted from there.
In Columbus on August 1 crowds topped 5000 as Dr Book and Edith W. led the unfinished 2.14 trot with two wins each and Gracie Onward and Vauban each one. The 2.06 pace saw Edith W. upset Hetty G. in the final three heats after Hetty G. led in two earlier heats. Captor and Dainty Queen also won fast times in the 2.25 trot and 2.14 pace. Weather and track stayed favorable for the meet’s closing events.
A garbled OCR-like snippet lists horses or runners with partial breeding or names such as Weland Chelsea Dore Ennna Lawrence and times around 2 12 percent. The readable items resemble a small horse or harness racing entry sheet with unclear details and incomplete contexts.
At Albany Island Park on August 1 a strong program featured trotting events with purses of 5000 and 1000 dollars. Winners included Russell T. with Roommate in the 2.18 class, and Susie J. by Jay Hawker in the 2.17 class. Time bests reached 2.14 and 2.18 with several horses placing in heats.
At Nashua driving park, money favorites won three of four races. Mary D. captured the 2:19 trot in straight heats, Early W. led from New York in the 3 minute pace after a tough first heat, and Single K. won the 2:15 trot as a long shot. Birch Bud and View View contest the 2:20 pace with View View placing second.
Cresceus and The Abbot will race at Brighton Beach on August 15 during the New York Breeders Association meeting. After The Abbot worked a mile in 2.11 with a 1.01 last half and 2.12 last quarter, manager W. L. Harris confirmed the match. Trainer Geers and trainer Marks discussed the race with Brighton Beach secretary McCully. the event will be three of five heats for harness.
Boston crowds enjoy ideal race day at Old Saugus with all winners in straight heats. 2:10 pace features five starters but Epizootic-related withdrawals trim field. Fannie Rice dominates 2:17 trot, while Terrell S. wins easily in 2:10 pace despite Chelsea’s strong partisans.
The Pittsburg Bessemer and Lake Erie railroad built for ore and coal uses heavy engines hauling 50 ton gondola cars. Ore is unloaded via a tipple mechanism turning the car to dump ore into bucket cars, with a 300 car per day capacity. A 500 foot tramway then lifts and moves the ore to stock yards while speeds reach 800 to 900 feet per minute. Distress runs frequently on farms, and Thomas Electric Oil is advertised for instant pain relief.
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