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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1902
Page
5
In Wigginville, Bunting edged Methuen by four wickets after a tense league clash where Bunting posted 98 with top scorer and steady fielding securing the win. Gale, Barber, and Ankers contributed while Methuen’s bowlers found resistance in the late innings.
A provisional committee in Johannesburg announces a plan for a broad political association to represent all white subjects in the Transvaal. It calls for August 23 meeting, aims to inform and assist rulers, and to safeguard public interests amid rapidly evolving taxation, education, mining, and railway issues.
Meadowcroft faced Townsend with sevens and Rourke and Cooper up against Marriott. Watson was dismissed. Bunting reserves see Cooper facing Humphhriss. Robinson faced Fielding while Marriott opposed Fielding. Townsend defeated Fielding while Hale was run out. Scholes fell to Clegg while Humphriss bowled Williams. Williams remained not out as Carpenter fell to Fielding. Casey and Burtt also fell to Fielding.
At Camp Nauset the Eastern Division A C A regatta progresses with the Eastern trophy canoe race won by J A Newman and H D Murphy close behind. Officials elected at the division meeting include John B. May and B T Jacobs Jr. Sugar Island plans noted as future advantage. Paul Butler named to regatta committee along with EF Ware and F J Burrage.
The morning round showed Cory trailing former champion Reinhart with Travis 7 up. Cory improved in the afternoon, mounting a stronger game and limiting the opponent to a three hole swing as he closed the day.
New York reports data on government backed mortgage loans for small landholders. Charles A. Conant notes Turkey and Egypt usage with Egypt planning a new bank for small mortgages and agricultural notes. The Philippines may adopt a similar project, with 3 percent dividends guaranteed and tax collectors aiding loan interest collection.
A Lowell Massachusetts letter from Devoe & Co to Mayor Badger outlines a 145 year dealer partnership for Devoe lead and zinc paint. It pledges rightful action at the company’s expense for unsatisfactory results and offers $100 if the state chemist finds adulteration, asserting honest business.
Walter J. Travis captured the open tournament for the first Pres. Isham cup at Ekwanok Country Club defeating O B Corey of Boston 19 up 8 to play in the 36 hole final. The event at Manchester Vermont on August 16 ended with a disappointing finish to the match.
The article outlines a set of proposed measures aimed at the white population including a plebiscite on political rights, nationalization of liquor traffic, free secular compulsory education, compulsory arbitration in labor disputes, a graduated income tax, and a minimum wage for white and black workers. It asserts workers will support the mining industry and resist unjust taxation.
A Harper's Weekly commentary argues that claims of newspaper deterioration and wholesale advertiser control are exaggerated. It contends weekly papers enjoy braver, more honest discourse due to subscriber accountability and less advertiser pressure, while daily papers remain fallible and profit driven.
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