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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1900
Page
6
Powell starred for St. Louis in a home game against Boston with strong support from teammates. Attendance reached 1100 as St. Louis secured the win. Powell delivered superb form throughout the proceedings.
Yesterday's league games featured St Louis beating Boston 8 to 7 in St Louis, Cincinnati edging Philadelphia 5 to 4, and Pittsburgh defeating Brooklyn 5 to 3 in Pittsburgh.
In Buffalo Buffalo 1 beat Indianapolis 6 while Kansas City defeated Minneapolis 18 to 7. Worcester edged Montreal 9 to 6. Hartford defeated Rochester 7 to 4 in the first game and 4 to 1 in the second. Springfield Syracuse game postponed due to wet grounds and Providence Toronto game postponed due to rain.
Newport R I Aug 17 The 70 footers Rainbow Mineola Yankee and Virginia started the five races for the Newport Yachting Association cup. Rainbow led early with Mineola and Yankee close behind as the 15 mile triangular course repeated. A late squall narrowed the field and Rainbow finished ahead in the 30 mile contest while Yankee pressed Virginia and Mineola.
One minute and twenty one seconds after the start a winner emerged by 52 seconds as August Belmont’s Mineola, Vanderbilt’s Virginia, and two others battled a squall. Mineola leant towed by Scout, Virginia pressed to finish and reached Brenton’s Cove as the four yachts were brought in. The test proved the fleet’s endurance in light winds.
Boston council adopts a sympathy resolution for Harvey W. Walker from ward 25 who died in a Charles River drowning. The body notes his faithful service and kindness, with a half mast flag at city hall and flowers on his desk for 30 days as the city expresses condolence to his family.
The remains of John Healy were found after a Boston Worcester freight derailment near Park's Corner Ashland. A pen written card reading John Healy care of James Ellis 145 Broadway South Boston was found in a hat on a man picked up by the Boston and Albany tracks. Medical Examiner calls the injuries the worst seen from rail accidents. Healy's brother or sister was reportedly in Worcester. he worked for James Ellis & Co. at 145 Broadway.
Boston dispatch reports Topsfield celebration of its 250th settlement anniversary with the Salem Cadets marching from Boxford camp at 1 pm. Floats by schoolchildren and Myopia Hunt feature modern versus ancient travel. Cadet corps and band muster over 200, drawing a large crowd to Old Town.
In Allentown Pennsylvania on August 17 a Perkemmen railroad passenger train struck a wagon carrying three men near Palm Montgomery county instantly killing all occupants. The deceased are John F Wolfe Harvey O Wonte and John V Gottschalk a New York resident and brother in law. The party had left Allentown for camping along Perksommen creek and were en route to an ice house when the collision occurred.
Nashua New Hampshire August 17 three races finished at the race course with large crowd. In the 2.15 pace Cox drove Minnie Russell to an easy win after second heat substitution. In the 2.26 trot Cox backed John Hooper after fourth heat but Hooper could not prevail.
New York announces the championship bout between Bob Fitzsimmons and Sharkey at Coney Island will now be decided on Saturday night August 25 rather than Friday August 24 as initially planned.
Providence August 17. Chief engineer Reuben Hammond jumped from a tugboat as it came up the bay. He was rescued and locked in his room. He was later examined and committed to the state insane hospital as insane.
Detroit reports United Garment Workers say Rochester clothing manufacturers have unionized their shops triggering ongoing boycotts. The action marks a labor escalation as workers organize across the industry in Rochester New York.
Report in the Washington Post recalls March 30 1835 when Richard Lawrence drew a pistol at President Andrew Jackson at Warren R Davis's funeral in the Capitol retreating to a carriage. The pistol misfired twice, Jackson pursued with a cane, Lieut. Gedney subdued Lawrence, who was deemed insane and committed. The plan to blame Jackson's adversaries failed as the act was by a madman with heavy loaded pistols.
The Ohio Dispatch recounts the 14 year old King Alphonso XII of Spain asserting his dignity at the palace and in school. He rebels at heavy study yet shows curiosity about artillery mechanisms and learns there is no royal road to science. The tale blends childhood pride with royal duty.
A rare bright orange fungus with curved scalloped edges was found on an old stump along Littleton road attracting observers. The town noted visits by Miss Pearl Dyar Ruth of Chelmsford, Susie Hildreth and Mrs Mixter, and others. Annie Fletcher, 19, daughter of Mrs Savage, died of consumption on Friday. funeral at Congregational church Monday at 2 30 led by Rev C C Torrey.
In Tientsin a haunted riverside dwelling draws English and Chinese residents into a murderous mystery. A Malay knife vanishes after a murder, walls conceal secret passages, and pirates used the house as a hideout before officers uncover the truth.
A Parisian social tale follows Albert de Serrigny a brilliant lieutenant who seeks a favorable marriage not for love but wealth. His sole fortune is his looks and he even considers selling his young sister to an elderly rich husband, M de Lagarde, to secure a solid stake.
A window in St. Luke's chapel at Berkeley Divinity School in Middletown Connecticut commemorates Bishop John Williams. It notes his roles as founder and 45 year dean, fourth bishop of the Connecticut diocese and tenth presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church in America, with death dated February 7, 1899, and was donated by friends of the school.
In Givet Ardennes officials push to curb depopulation. First fathers of more than three children and then married men get preference over bachelors in town offices. Five dollar prizes for the largest number of children attending school. Scholarships reserved for families with over three children. Fathers gain priority for almshouses and old age homes.
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Co offers tri weekly 40 hour sea trips. Steamers Grecian Indian Parthian and Spartan sail Boston to Philadelphia Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays at 8 pm and Philadelphia to Boston Mondays Wednesdays Fridays at 3 pm. Fare 10 excursion 18 with meals and berth. Agents E P Wing Boston and George C Eckhardt Philadelphia.
Advertises the Kenwood in a simple faucet turn to supply limitless hot water with automatic gas shutoff when water stops. It notes no boiler is required though it can be used with one. An in-office demo shows its many advantages and operation.
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