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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1903

Page

3

Baker Stabbed Canton Man in Broad Daylight

Hiram H Poole bakery owner on Sherman street was stabbed by one of a trio of Italians while driving his cow home. He staggered 500 feet to Washington street then died. Police traced fleeing suspects toward Canton Junction and Blue Hill. No weapon found. Poole left widow and two children.

Canton Hiram H. Poole Sherman Street Poole Washington Street William F. Kenny Canton Junction Blue Hill Wilton Blue Hill Street Railway Blue Hill Street Railway Company

Clay will leaves Whitehall lands to United States as park

The Richmond Herald reports Dora Clay Brock produced General Cassius M. Clay's last will. The document, in his handwriting and sealed with his seal, sets aside Whitehall lands and coal mines for a federal park fund. It appoints Dora Brock and others as executors, with specific divisions and artifacts to various parties and institutions. The will, dated 1901, contrasts with a later will probated tomorrow.

Lexington Herald Cassius M. Clay Richmond Dora Clay Brock General Clay Whitehall United States of America Clay County Kentucky Whitehall Park Greene Clay Mary Jane W. Clay Madison County Whitehall Park Reserve Fund Dora Brock James Bowlin Russia Warfield Clay Joel Todd Hart Corcoran Washington, D. C Association of American Authors In New York Dora Icarus Cassius Marcellus C. Brock J. M. Norwood Gen. Clay

Long John Wiley Dominates Low Rivalry At Spalding Park

Lowell beats Concord 6 to 4 in a tense game featuring Wiley’s aggressive leadership and Eustace’s contentious calls. McKenna and Lee held the mound for Lowell as Connors and McLaughlin shined in field and batting, while Concord’s errorless defense drew applause despite the loss. Forfeit by Haverhill in the day’s Beantown slate.

John Wiley Spalding Park Wiley John Carney Carney Lowell Eustace William Street Long John McLaughlin Newton Barnie Jordan Long John Wiley Concord Billie Merritt McKenna Lee Connors Rigbie Hafford Aanatie Lake Cassidy Derby Seeee Bigbie bMerritt c Hickey Lake Grant McKenna P Stewart McCarthy Kane Noblett Cf Pulsifer Lee P Noblett Bighbie Merritt

The Diamond Lowell at Concord and Club Turmoil

The Diamond reports Lowell facing Concord with Bigbie set for left field. An office notice for Umpire Sullivan, and Bill Parsons retaining control of the Lawrence club. Attendance 1200 in New Bedford as Haverhill team failed to appear. Cassidy and Derby suspended. Cassidy left without leave, Derby left weeks earlier. Carney blamed for fault finding. Wiley and Hustace considered quitting amid poor judgment.

John Carney Carney Wiley Hustace

Baseball results from the American League doubleheader slate

The American League games produced a mix of outcomes with Washington beating Boston 1 0 in the first game and Boston winning 3 1 in the second. New York and Philadelphia combined to a 2 2 draw while Chicago routed Cleveland 5 to 0. St Louis defeated Detroit 8 to 2 in the first game and Detroit won 7 to 4 in the second.

Washington Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Tee Louis Seeees Washingt Seove

Chicago 2 Cleveland 0 in shutout with strong hitting

Chicago shut out Cleveland 2 to 0 at home as White and Pearson pitched well and Joss relieved in the seventh. Batter ies White and Slattery, Pearson, Joss and Abbott. Time 1 25. Umpire Connelly. Attendance 9 000.

Chicago Cleveland White Pearson Joss Slattery Abbott Connelly

National League Results From Two-Game Series

New York defeated Boston 4 to 1 in the opener and 5 to 2 in the nightcap. Philadelphia overwhelmed Brooklyn 14 to 4 in game one and 7 to 3 in the follow up. Cincinnati routed Chicago 13 to 4 in their contest.

New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago

Pittsburg Wins Opener Over St Louis In Tight Game

Pittsburg defeats St Louis 13 to 4 in the first game after Dunleavy and Rhoades are pounded. Wagner sets a fielding record with 13 chances without an error. Second game halted by rain in the second inning with both sides scoring. Batteries Kennedy Neil Smith Rhoades Dunleavy Ryan. Time and attendance not listed.

St. Louis Dunleavy Rhoades Pittsburg Wagner St Louis Kennedy Neil Smith Ryan O'Day

Schedule of Games This Week New England League

Week schedule for the New England League lists matchups from Monday through Saturday. Games include Manchester versus Nashua, Lowell versus Concord, New Bedford versus Haverhill, Lawrence versus Fall River, with repeated pairings across days.

Lowell Concord Lawrence Fall River Manchester Nashua Haverhill-New Bedford Haverhill NEW England League New Bedford

Baseball Schedule Across National League Dates

National League schedule lists matchups for Sunday through Saturday with teams including Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburg St Louis New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Philadelphia New York Boston Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Boston Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Cincinnati St Louis Pittsburgh Chicago

P.O. Pittsburg Sesseeeseee Chicago New York Cincinnati Tees Brooklyn Seeee Boston Ceeses St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburg National League Philadelpos Souis

Baseball Schedule for American League Games

A list of upcoming American League matchups with dates and venues. Detroit plays St. Louis, Cleveland vs Chicago, Boston vs Washington, Athletics vs New York, and Chicago vs St. Louis on various days. The schedule includes Detroit at Cleveland and several cross city games across the week.

Day Dream Runs Fifth in Prix D DiHasal des Poulches

Paris racing today at Maison Lafay course saw W. K. Vanderbilt filly Day Dream finish fifth in the Prix D DiHasal des Poulches while his colt Calico failed to place in the Omnium de Deux Ans.

Paris Maison Lafoy W. K. Vanderbilt Day Dream Calico

Georgetown Ky Hearing On Murder Trial Proceeds

In Georgetown Kentucky August Sarna and other defendants face a third trial for the murder of William Goer. A special term of court is convened to hear a named evidence motion, with expectations the hearing will extend through the week.

Georgetown Sarna Hird Goy William Ie

Queen City Lowell a Close Second in New England Race

Manchester leads the New England league in early August with Lowell close behind in second. Nashua and Concord loom as contenders while Ashenback drives Nashua’s financial and on field success. Concord falters with weak pitching after Hooker’s release, Fall River heads the second division, and Haverhill struggles without Billie Hamilton’s full impact.

Manchester Queen City Lowell Nashua Concord Ashenback Hooker Fall River New Bedford Lawrence Whalers Haverhill Billie Hamilton Hamilton

T R and T lost at North Billerica in Cambridgeport loss

The T R and T team lost Saturday to Cambridgeport A C by six to eight. McCarthy pitched masterly ball with nine strikeouts and only six hits off him. Hamilton and Southworth starred for Cambridgeport in fielding and batting. Errors and wild throws spurred the visitors to four runs in the seventh. T R and T will play Ballardvale next Saturday, aiming for a rebound in a game with noted bad blood between the teams.

Cambridgeport A. C By & Beere McCarthy Hamilton Southworth Ballardvale Cowdry If Murphy Ss Hoyle Fitzpatrick Ek Bee

Lawrence does the trick in cricket clash

Lawrence defeated the Mohairs by 30 runs at home, aided by Ferneaux five for two and poor Mohair fielding at critical moments. Pearson Hodgson Woodcock Hurst Walker Hall Sugden Eastwood Ferneaux featured in the innings with Allen taking multiple wickets. A Mohair general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night in the Mohair's club room.

Lawrence Mohairs Ferneaux Pearson Cooper Allen Pasehes Eee Hodgson Gill Woodcock Hurst Walker C Priestly Damon Hall Sugden C Hird Mosley Eastwood Mohair

Locomotive Engineers and Families Take Annual Old Orchard Excursion

About 1300 locomotive engineers and their families traveled to Old Orchard Me for the Boston and Maine system excursion. Dinner at the Fiske house honored guests J Edward Baker New York S S Sanborn Somerville and A I Gifford E G Ricker T D Burnham. Notable service: Sylvester Dannay Salem 55 years Rufus King Lovell 55 George Cheney Southboro 53 R Jones Boston 52.

Old Orchard Boston and Maine Fiske House J. Edward Baker New York S. S. Sanborn Somerville A. I. Gifford E. G. Ricker T. D. Burnham Sylvester C. Dannay Salem Rufus King Lovell George Cheney Southboro R. Jones Boston

Commission on Relations Between Employer and Employee

The Commission on Relations Between Employer and Employee, created by Resolve approved June 5 1908, will investigate topics including injunctions and strikes conduct, employment conditions, hours, sanitation, child labor, pension funds, accident and health measures, arbitration, wage attachment, profit sharing, unemployment relief, and more. Written information is requested from interested parties and submissions should be sent to Secretary Henry Call at Room 44 State House Boston Mass.

Yellow fever rages in Tampico Mexico

Reports show Tampico Mexico remains disease ridden with yellow fever. In the week ending July 11 there were 69 deaths from all causes, 80 of them from yellow fever, and 38 new cases bringing the total to 80 patients. By July 18 heavy rains worsened mosquito growth and fever deaths rose to 45 as American authorities screen trains to block US entry via Laredo or Eagle Pass Texas.

Washington Marine Hospital Service Tampico Mex Mexico Texas United States Laredo Hagle Pass Tex Vera Cruz South America

Aliens Enter United States Through Willis Island

New York reports six thousand more aliens entered the United States via Willis Island in July. The month shows a total of Iosas, with $6,000 passing the landing depot in July 1903 and 28,000 in July 1901.

New York United States Willis Island Iosas

Lipton Entertained by Canadian Yachtsmen

Sir Thomas Lipton spent a day in Niagara Falls visiting the falls, Sister Islands, and a power plant before joining Canadian yachtsmen at the Queen's Hotel. He toasted the host nation, praised American sportsmanship, and expressed hope to win the Canadian Cup in Toronto after races.

Niagara Falls N. Y Sir Thomas Lipton New York Sir Thomas Lewiston Niagara Navigation Company Niagara on-the-Lake Strathcona Queen's Hotel Jarvis Toronto Grand Gorge Lehigh Valley

Castoria Brand Reminder Sealed In Ad Circulation

An old advertisement fragment notes Castoria as the familiar remedy, with the long running signators line and the branding message The Kind You Have Always Bought. The text hints at product familiarity and continuity in medical tonics.

No Choice Continues In Conclave Smoke Signals

The Vatican crowd watched thin and thick smoke rise from the Sistine Chapel as cardinals failed to elect a pope. Thick smoke signaled continued deadlock for five minutes while Rome faced disappointment and speculation over when a new pope might be chosen. Cardinals Creteni Vasary and others received meals from outside as efforts to communicate with the conclave were detected and blocked. Cardinal Gotti, a monk, refused comfort demands and stated he would not be pope.

Sistine Chapel Rome Cretani Vasary Cardinal Gotti

Rail clashes near Tiflis kill crews and workers

Reports from St Petersburg via Frontier say fresh clashes occurred last Thursday between troops and strikers on the trans Caucasian railway near Tiflis. Troops fired on rioters, killing 21 workmen. a striker wrecked a rail, derailing a train and smashing twelve carriages, with two more fatalities. Armenian incitement alleged.

St. Petersburg Frontier Tiflis

Death reported of Bu Hamara the Moroccan pretender

Tangier Morocco August 2 It is reported the Moroccan throne pretender Bu Hamara has died of wounds He had previously been marked as dead or killed since he raised the revolt on October 31 1902 A cunning agitator he used conjuring tricks to sway Berber tribes and pursue larger aims His revolt prompted a Franco Spanish alliance to protect Moroccan integrity after a June 16 clash where he reportedly defeated the Moroccan war minister with 600 casualties

Tangier Morocco Bu Hamara Mulai Mohammed Bu Hamata Silvera Spain France

Car collision injures over thirty near Mooresville

A south bound Inter Urban road car, running late and at high speed, collided head on with a north bound special three miles south of Mooresville. More than thirty people were injured and two expected to die. Fatally injured include Frank Easterday, the motorman, with hip dislocation and internal injuries, and Mrs. Mary Strawburn of Martinsville with a head wound and internal injuries.

Indianapolis Ind Indianapolis and Matinsville Mooresville Frank Easterday Mary Strawburn Martinsville

Appeal to Civilized Nations on Shanghai Editors Case

Pekin July 3. A letter to the Associated Press from a reformer urges civilized powers to warn China’s government over the arrest of seven Chinese editors in Shanghai on sedition charges. It argues against turning them over for beheading and condemns Chinese corruption, asking if China’s future lies in revolution or rebellion.

Pekin Shanghai Associated Press China

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