Heat Wave Lifts as Cool Breeze Returns
A north breeze kept yesterday from joining the worst summer days as temperatures failed to top 90 degrees. Today remains hot but the breeze makes conditions bearable with steady barometer readings.
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1900
Page
8
S. C. W. race meet at Fair Grounds Saturday
The Lowell Daily Courier notes the S. C. W. race meet will be held at the Fair Grounds on Saturday, August 11. Also mentions quarter day at Washington Savings Bank with 4 percent interest and promotes a fire sale at the Boston Cloak and Suit store offering a skirt for 3.50, with ads for Pelham cigars and Horne's coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horne
Fair Grounds
Washington Savings Bank
Central Street
Boston Cloak and Suit Store
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Timothy Sullivan Chosen P A C Basketball Manager
Timothy O Sullivan wins the Pawtucketville Athletic Club basketball manager post 27 to 26 over John Thomas after a spirited vote. The election leaves team personnel unchanged and the first game is slated for Labor Day night September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucketville Athletic Club
John T. Carroll
Timothy O’sullivan
John Thomas
Cronin
O'Sullivan
Lowell Strives For Return Of Baseball In Spindle City
Lowell has been a quiet sports city this summer except for the Spindle City Wheelmen. The piece argues Lowell could again support baseball with a quality team, recalling a lively past and noting disappointment with recent poor lineups. It hints at potential Wasern league involvement next season but offers no firm dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Fairgrounds
Lowell Sports
Promising Gardiner brothers draw boxing buzz in Paris
Billie Gardiner, hailed as a rising glove star, has fought many bouts with credit and backing from the sporting fraternity. His middleweight brother George is also trusted to deliver a solid showing, having only one defeat to date. Gardiner is in Paris seeking a match with Lavette, with a possible return clash against top middleweights on fall plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Gardiner
George Gardiner
Handler
Gardiner
Paris
Lavette
Lowell
Methuens Meet Buntings for Pennant on Wigginville Grounds
The Methuens and Buntings clash on the Bunting grounds at Wigginville Saturday with the pennant at stake The Methuens have one win against the Buntings this season and seek another to secure the pennant A strong cricket clash is anticipated as both clubs chase the season title The Buntings lineup includes Gath Haughton Rowley captain Patrick Burns Ellison Simpson Barber Farrar Ogden Waterhouse Reserve J McCormick Scorer Thos Robinson The 2nd eleven game is postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methuens
Buntings
Bunting Grounds
Wigginville
Buntper
Gath
Haughton
Rowley
Patrick
Burns
Ellison
Simpson
Barber
Farrar
Ogden
Waterhouse
J. McCormick
Thos. Robinson
Mohair Cricket Club to Meet East Boston Reserves on Saturday
The Mohairs travel by noon train to East Boston on Saturday to face the East Boston Cricket club reserve team on Chelmsford street grounds. Mohair lineup includes Captain Hird Priestley Southam Moss Greenwood Harrison Stirks Parkinson M Meiklejohn and Greig with reserves Brook Southam Humphriss Firth Hindle J Harriman H Meiklejohn Clogston McGowan Chadwick Saunders and Bert Crosby. Reserves A Harriman and J Rhodes, Scorer Sidebottom, Umpire Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohairs
Chelmsford Street
East Joston Cricket Club
Mohair Cricket Club
Hird
Priestley
Southam
Moss
Greenwood
Harrison
Stirks
Parkinson
M. Meiklejohn
Greig
Mohair
East Boston
East Boston Cricket Club
Brook Southam
Humphriss
Firth
Hindle
J. Harriman
H. Meiklejohn
Clogston
McGowan
Chadwick Saunders
Bert Crosby
A. Harriman
J. Rhodes
Sidebottom
Smith
Police Beat Hoban Dogs in 6 5 Three-Inning Tilt
The Lowell police baseball team edged Hoban Pets 6 to 5 in a three inning game at Atherton Frsday afternoon. Lineups featured Cogger at second and Twohey at short for police with Burnett pitching and Ingalls catching. Hoban fielded Pete Hoban at first base and O Neill on the mound among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Hoban
Atherton
Police
Cogger
Twohey
Allard $B
Boyleef
Swan If
Healey
Fitzgerald
Burnett P
Ingalls c. Hoban
Pete—Hoban
O'Neill
Flemings
Tighe
Stickney
Riley If
Baton
Mulvaney
No Resignations Chairman Granted Power to Fill Committee
At Huntington hall the Democratic city committee met last night with no resignations. Chairman Donohue and Secretary Bar ry will keep executive power for now and attend meetings. The by law revisions were discussed with several sections debated. A key change gives the chairman authority to fill executive vacancies if ward committees fail by September. Muldoon urged a committee to investigate the secretary's finances, while O Connor defended Muldoon’s integrity and urged no inquiry. The meeting adjourned after rem issues were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Committee
Citizens
Huntington Hall
Donohue
Barry
Frank J. Simonds
Garry
Marcellus Fletcher
Jeremiah Murphy
Muldoon
J. J. O'Connor
Lowell
Pastor Merriam Returns From Vacation With Church Reception
Highland Congregational Church welcomed Rev Charles L Merriam back after a three month vacation with an informal reception. Everett Hadley and Miss L A Wallingford led social efforts and presented a framed copy of Christ in Gethsemane from the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor along with a church gift. Merriam shared travel glimpses including a canal boat voyage across New York, camping in the Rockies, lake trips, and western city visits. He thanked the congregation, noted a renovated study, and said he feels strengthened and refreshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Merriam
Highland Congregational Church
Everett Hadley
L. A. Wallingford
Merriam
Young Peoples’ Society of Christian Endeavor
Gethsemane
E. A. Durant
Julia Livingstone
E. M. Dole
Lilla
Ethel Sturtevant
New York
West
Rocky Mountains
Mean Man John Meehan Alleged Swindle in Nashua
Nashua reports a Lowell man named John Meehan swindled Thomas Burke of Nashua after lodging at Burke's hotel. Meehan paid no board or doctor bill, claimed $2700 in a Lowell bank, produced a $290 check, and vanished after promising payment. Burke and Dolan learned the signature fraud, prompting police to seek Meehan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
Lowell
Thomas Burke
John Meehan
Lowe's
Burke's
West Pear Street
Meehan
Lowell Trust Company
Burke
James J. Dolan
Grocer
Concord Street
Dolan
Mr. Dolan
Man Passes Self Off As James J Doan In Nashua
A man visiting Nashua claimed to be James J Doan and told an associate that Meehan had been in the city. The report notes the impostor presented himself under the false identity during the encounter. No further details on motive or consequences were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meehan
Nashua
James J. Do'an
Bogus Mercantile Agents Working in New England
A letter from the Creditors Mercantile Agency of New York warns hotelkeepers in New England about two men posing as representatives. They defrauded a Providence hotel and a Concord New Hampshire hotel by presenting bogus drafts. drafts are signed by one man but two are involved. They use a new name in each town and show old agency stationery to appear official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Mercantile Agency Company of
New York
Providence
Concord
N. H
New England
Greek Cyclist Collisions After Dark injures Greek man
A Greek cyclist named J Turnos aged about 20 collided with 16 year old cyclist Daniel Cummings just after darkness near a boulevard entrance. Turnos was knocked senseless and rushed to Lowell General Hospital. Surgeons found no fractures but severe concussion caused several convulsions early tonight. later information suggested no immediate fatal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Turnos
Daniel Cummings
Lowell General Hospital
Dimities and organdies offered at bargain yardage
Pollard and Co announces a closeout sale of remaining dimities and organdies at 1 2 cents per yard for standard 10 and 12 1 2 cent qualities. About 1000 yards left from mill remnants, mostly dark grounds, lengths suitable for dresses and waists. Basement. A. G. Pollard & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Pollard & CO
Succulent Clams Served by the Riverview Club Clambake
The Riverview club hosted a clambake at Dewey Grove attended by over 50 people. After supper members and guests gave informal speeches, songs, and recitations by Lowell artists. Charles Chagnon, who led arrangements, received praise for a successful event as the party returned to Lowell late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview Club
Dewey Grove
Lowell
Charles Chagnon
Fraternal Gatherings and Amalgamations Highlight Odd Fellows Night
Echo Elgin Neptune lodges entertained Boston Past Wardens association at Odd Fellows temple with remarks from G E Laine and others. Empire UOPF, Garfield visitors, planned Labor Day union picnic at Salem Willows. Painters Decors reports banner, Lafayette and United brotherhoods merge to 296 unions. Electrical Workers initiated six times. Lady Franklin lodge held lawn party. trolley ride to Tyngsboro. K of P and UOCG C plans outings and initiations. MULO OOF FR, Court Gen Shields F of A held several initiations and propositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Elgin
Neptune
Wardens’ Association of Boston
Odd Fellows Temple
W. G. Bowen
Bro. G. E. Laine
Haverhill
Lowell
M. E. Hewitt
Richardson
Hagley
Mahady
E. J. Keene
Broderick
Boston
Burrows
Robertson
Hodgson and Cluf
Empire Colony
Old Highland Hall
Garfield
Salem Willows
Lafayette
United Brotherhoods
Franklin Lodge
D. of L
C. F. Brett
Dutton Street
Susie Giffon
Pansie Savage
George Varney
Stiles
Tyngsboro
C. H. True
Schofield
Filthy Street Prompted Diphtheria Clean-up Order
Health department reported a diphtheria case on Jefferson Street. Officials found the street dirty and ordered immediate action, with Agent Knapp pressing Superintendent Cheney to direct street cleaning at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney
Jefferson Street
Health Department
Knapp
Supt
Street Department
Century Run Pins At Office For Eligible Members
Pins for the last half century run are at the office and those entitled to one should call to obtain them. Salem run pins not ready yet. The fourth half century run of the season will be Saturday afternoon August 2 and will go to Wal tham and back on a go as you please basis. Run must be between 12 m and 8 p m. Open to all including non members. A souvenir pin will be given to finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Waltham
Geo. F. Kenngett
To Let Modern Rooms and Tenements For Rent
To Let low rents advertised for multiple properties near Northern depot and central areas. Listings mention 2 to 6 room tenements, houses and barn spaces with monthly rates from 4 to 8 dollars, and summer housing available. Apply to the contact listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeheer
Belytralville
Vacation notes and local society and sports results
Middlesex County scene notes Miss Julia Ripley enjoys a vacation at Wolf Hill Gloucester while Emma L Parkhurst and Mrs Edgar F Parkhurst travel to Southport Mo Thomas Parkhurst plans a few days there Also Katherine Kilbourne of Pratt Forrest Lowell vacationing in Berlin and Mrs Clara Howe visiting Vermont Chelmsford beat Shanknnts 9 to 0 in a baseball game Baptist church social at Edward Seeton home with graphophone entertainment lanterns and refreshments All Saints and Central Congregational services listed Mrs Geo H Knowlton remains in a nearly unconscious state after a recent accident with no skull fracture suspected and brain concussion hope for recovery rests with nature's course and caregivers state wide concern continues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ripley
Wolf Hill
Gloucester
Emma L. Parkhurst
Edgar F. Parkhurst
Southport
Thomas Parkhurst
Katherine Kilbourne
Pratt & Forrest
Lowell
Berin
Clara Howe
Vermont
George W. Day
Chelmsfords
C. E
The
Baptist Church
Edward Seeton
North Street
Charles B. Cole
Harry A. Dutton
Baptist Society
All Saints
F. R. Rix
Baptist
Central Congregational Church
Geo. H. Knowlton
Knowlton
North Chelmsford Vacation Notices
Mrs Frei W Pak and Hattie Hall of this village are visiting friends in Boston. James Tole, Mrs Peter Tole and Miss Mary Plunkett are enjoying their vacation at Crescent Beach. Misses Rosanna and Lizzie Tole are spending their vacation at Crescent Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frei W. Pak
Hattie Hall
Boston
James Tole
Peter Tole
Mary Plunkett
Crescent Beach
Rosanna
Lizzie Tole
The Growth of the Boxers
In this excerpt from the American Review of Reviews, Stephen Bonsal argues the Boxer movement grew spontaneously in China and abroad, asserting the Boxers galvanized China into violent life. He compares Boxer fervor to the Taiping rebellion, noting foreign forces and Chinese authorities faced attacks near the Forbidden Palace and evacuation talk rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
West
Tientsin
Pekin
Purple Forbidden Palace
Stephen Bonsal
American Review of Reviews
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Digestion Aid
An advertisement claims burdock blood bitters strengthen and tone the stomach, making indigestion impossible and addressing half the ills man is heir to through digestive health. If accurate, it positions the product as a universal remedy for digestive issues and general health.
Good Style Second Hand Carriages at Lowell
Fay Bros. and Hollord carriage builders advertise a selection of repaired second hand carriages at low prices. Inventory includes Surreys, wagons, buggies, carts, phaetons, speed carts and pace wagons with various features and sizes from several makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey
Concord
Meadowbrook
Rockaway
Goddard
Stevens’ Goddard
FAY Bros, & Holord
Central St
Lowell
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