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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
8
The forecast notes yesterday's threatening weather, heavy afternoon showers with thunder, followed by clearing, and a wet night with rapid rain in hours after midnight. Barometer readings ranged from 29.93 to 29.76 inches, temperatures from 65 to 70 degrees. Boston reports rain tonight and Friday with south winds.
The Home club in Wyman's Exchange honored treasurer John Buckley with a send-off as he departs Boston aboard Saxonia for Rochdale England and a continental tour. Members sang, and A G Thompson presented a tobacco jar and sealed package with parting wishes. Buckley thanked the club amid further songs and refreshments.
The Buntings travel to Lynn next Saturday for a 2.45 PM game after a 11.40 AM departure from Merrimack Street. First eleven includes Patrick, Rowley, Haughton, Burns, Ellison, Ogden, Simpson, Barber, McCormick, Bailey, Galley with Aspin as reserve. Umpire Gath. Second eleven meets Massachusetts Mohair Plush at Wigginville next Saturday with Farrar as captain and Killerby as umpire.
A Johnson camp meeting will be held at Ithael Falls Vermont from August 22 to September 2. The site offers convenient access and scenic surroundings ideal for an outing. The Boston and Maine railroad will offer reduced rate tickets from many stations, with details available at station ticket offices.
The author of The Dairy Farm to open next Monday week at Tremont theatre Boston is an actress who has led in Fanny Davenport Julia Marlowe Daniel and Charles Frohman companies. She appears in her own work as Araminta Whit ek Minty for short Eleanor Merron, a part not key to the plot but notable for her comic charm.
The Gabler Piano Co announces a new art catalogue featuring elegant all styles pianos. Available by personal or postal application through M. Steinert & Sons Co at 130 Merrimack Street.
Report states varioloid patients at the contagious hospital are comfortable with no new cases. The overall situation remains unchanged.
A letter to the Morning Citizen editor describes a Manila Freedom issue forwarded by Arthur Brown, ex 1st sergeant in Co M M Vo Mitten's command. It notes his current service in Co M Fourteenth U S infantry sailing for China July 15 and mentions a July 4 piece likely tying into military happenings.
The Two battalions of the Fourteenth infantry at the Cuartel de Meisie prepare to embark on the Sherman next Friday afternoon for China. Officers and men describe the move as a release from Philippine duty and a chance at a new campaign in the Pigtail country. Corporal Goeke, Private Mullen, and Private Hippler died from wounds received during a July 4 engagement, while several others were wounded as the detachment repelled attackers and carried out guard duties.
Two well dressed women visited Supt. Pinder at the city farm requesting care for an infant girl about five or six weeks old. They left with the child after no permit was shown. The infant was found on a neighbor’s doorstep and taken to the city farm, while police searched for the two refined suspects, aged about 28 to 30.
Mary Doherty a 55 year old woman was found unconscious in a shed behind Mrs. Saunders boarding house at 52 Massachusetts Corporation last night. She revived briefly after being carried inside and was taken to St Johns hospital. She suffered paralytic shock with recovery possible. A weaver by trade she has been out of work due to mill shutdown. she has a brother and sister in New York.
Peter Scurmach of Market Street lost the first joint of his right forefinger yesterday at Tremont and Suffolk mills and was taken by ambulance to Corporation hospital. Earlier, James Hayes on Woodward Avenue fell from a ladder at around two in the afternoon, breaking his wrist and injuring his back, and he was moved to Corporation hospital and then home to 95 Suffolk Street.
Martin Flaherty and Jack Hamilton will spar in Troy New York next Wednesday night at 126 pounds. Joe Flaherty aims to fight Charles Rourke at 133 or 135 pounds at 3 p.m. on the battle day.
Cotton interests dispute the government’s August 1 crop condition estimate. Traders and growers across Alabama Mississippi and Georgia report substantial July improvements and accuse the bureau of underestimating the real condition. They cite weather reports and field letters predicting higher yields and warn that August will reveal a stronger crop than the government figure suggests.
Malolos July 8 1900 report details Third Infantry Company G losses after a treacherous attack during a July 4 operation. Lieutenant Rees led 26 men moving through swamp and river barriers toward Hogonoy when ambushed by ladrones, costing three comrades their lives and prompting reflections on the swamps of Laszon.
Mrs E F Parkhurst and Miss Emma Parkhurst are spending ten days in Lockport Maine. They traveled from Chelmsford for a short pleasure trip.
An advertisement praises Grape-Nuts as ideal nourishment for all ages. It claims pre digested starch turns to grape sugar via moisture and warmth, aiding digestion and delivering nourishment to blood, tissue, brain, and nerves. The ad cites FEOW Minneapolis and The Battle Creek firm as the source.
In St Louis on August 15 the Phillies beat the Cardinals as Umpire Terry sent his resignation to President Nick Young, marking his last league appearance. Attendance was 2,000 as Bernhard and Murphy held a high scoring game with Hughey and Robinson.
Rain disrupted several baseball games with a Chicago versus Boston contest postponed. In Cincinnati first game Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 3 to 2, while the second game ended Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 4. St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 8 to 5. Pittsburgh tied New York 2 in a Pittsburgh home tilt.
In Hartford, Worcester, and Milwaukee editions rain caused postponements or early calls. The Detroit vs Indianapolis game ended at the fifth due to rain with 0-0 score, while Milwaukee host Chicago was postponed because of wet grounds.
New York Aug 15 The National Cycling association restored James Michael to good standing after a satisfactory settlement with Bridgeport Pleasure Beach track management of Bridgeport Conn and agreement that the postponed race with John Nelson will be held August 22.
London August 15 report from Kempton Park notes American riders Johnnie Reiff Lester Reiff Rigby and E Jones racing on day two. Jones wins the Teddington welter handicap on Sylvestris, while the others fail to secure victories.
In the Kensington hotel hurdle race handicap at Saratoga today Dr. Wichberg the favorite at odds on won after Ben Eder fell while leading and was pulled up by Mr. Stoffel placed.
Allen Hollis of Streeter Walker Hollis reports from New York that Hoyt estate proceedings are discontinued by consent. James O Lyford of Concord will be appointed guardian once legal steps are completed. The commission to inspect Hoyt’s mental condition has taken no action and is dismissed. This clears the way for a swift settlement of Hoyt's affairs.
In Munich on Aug 15 the international chess tourney tie for first and second prizes began with Pillsbury moving. Schlechter won the first game this morning, Pillsbury won the second. The third game is scheduled for Friday.
Concord New Hampshire August 1 city treasurer paid out 382.50 in bounties at one dollar a bushel under state law. Largest contributors were Andrew J Abbott of West Concord with 200 bushels and B Frank Varney of Penacook with 154 bushels.
To Let fine modern store. Rent 30 dollars per month, lowest in the city. To Let 3 and 4 room tenements near the Northern depot, in perfect order, low rent. Tenements in Belvidere Centralville and on the Highlands with 8 and 4 and 6 rooms, best in the city, 4.50 6.60 7 7.50 8 per month. Also house and barn in the country for the summer, low rent. Apply to T. A. Elliott, 4 Central Street.
A brief notice informing readers that I noticed advertisements placed by local businesses in the Courier. It highlights the paper as the venue for promotion and invites advertisers to keep choosing the Courier for reach.
Royal R. Sheldon and Connor dead heated at the wire in the 2:07 pace as Grand Circuit day two drew a solid crowd in Glens Falls New York August 15. The 2:12 trot saw five horses finish with less than a sulky length between them while the 2:19 trot was postponed to tomorrow. Sally Hook and Conner led the 2:26 pace with a $1500 purse and Royal R. Sheldon paced a $1000 2:07 event. Triple Wilkes and other notable horses posted times in the 2:07 and 2:12 classes as crowds enjoyed a lively program.
Newport Rhode Island August fifteenth saw premier all comers tennis at the Casino with ideal weather and a thronging summer crowd. Ward and Davis defended their national doubles title in a tight 3 set match 12-10 in the final set while Harvard’s J C Wright beat Yale’s Breinig for the inter scholastic championship. Hardy battles Black in a long five setter with Black advancing 3-2 in the decisive fourth and fifth sets.
Preliminary play in the fifth annual Open Golf Tournament at Onwentsia Club began in drizzle. East entrants include W. M. McCawley of Merion and Chas. H. Zimmerman of New Haven. First round 18 holes medal play for Ravin Oaks cup. top eight advance to match play. Scores list leaders and early rounds with several under and near par figures.
Old Orchard Me Aug 15 Old Orchard's second race meeting opened with one race completed and the other postponed. Philip E. lowered his 2 16% record in the third heat aboard a Taftaville Conn gelding while the 2 18 pace remained tightly contested through heats, Ned Wilkes and Dark Wilkes exchanging wins amid a heavy track condition and a distance waiver.
The Nashua trotting races, postponed from yesterday because of rain, are set to be held tomorrow for the same weather-related reason.
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