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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
5
Oyster Bay August 22 Columbia beat Constitution in the Seawanhaka triangle race by 1:39 elapsed and 2:57 corrected. Barr led, Constitution faced missteps from gear to sails, but recovered late as Columbia maintained the advantage to the finish.
In San Francisco on August 22 a hitch blocked the Jeffries Ruhlin fight. Clubs refused sealed bids and want to remove a 2500 bond clause and object to George Siler as referee citing permit concerns. Clubs and managers reportedly agreed on receipts split at 65 percent, with Madden Delaney seeking 65 percent and 500 training costs. Referee still unsettled.
In Charles River Park on August 22 Harry Elkes and Jimmy Michael won the 25 mile motor paced race in 38.33. Bobby Walthour led early and battled Elkes from mile four to eleven before losing pace, an accident to his motor in mile 17 added a lap, with Champion not contending.
In Sullivan county Indiana a baseball game ended in tragedy when Marcellus Forbes struck Ora Jennings with a bat after a disputed call. Jennings died from head and facial injuries. Forbes, an ex convict who served two years for attempted murder, is under arrest and guarded.
At Buffalo August 22 prize drills by John P. Durkee Hose Co of Port Edward New York won with 97.92 percent and the Red Jacket Engine Co of Cambridge Massachusetts led stream throwing on tests with a distance of 185 feet 54 inches.
New York report says Sir Thomas Lipton was informed that Oliver Iselin will accept the £25,000 bet offered by C Arthur Pearson of London on the Shamrock. Yachtsmen anticipate Iselin will back the Constitution at even money.
Lipton left New York this morning aboard the Erin and said he does not intend to return until the races end. He plans to attend the Constitution and Columbia race in Oyster Bay Saturday and will stretch the Shamrock’s sail today.
Walthour was matched today to meet Nelson in a 15 mile motor paced race at Madison Square Garden on August 26.
Rain disrupted qualifying rounds in the Western Golf Association amateur championship at Michigan. Fred R. Hamlin of Chicago and Walter E. Fagan of Onwentsia led with 175, Hamlin winning the nine hole playoff 41 to 45.
Springfield reports bicycle races set for tonight at the Coliseeum postponed to tomorrow night due to rain. Nelson and Moran were slated for a paced race as part of the program.
A health warning notes how small colds can develop into serious illness or consumption and death calling attention to Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy. It also reminds readers to mention seeing advertiser notices in the Courier.
Washington reports the Franco Turkish impasse centers on rail and quay claims, notably the Constantinople Dock and Quay Company. France backs its interests with foreign capital and personnel, while Turkey contemplates purchase and safeguards against foreign control. The situation links to broader Russo French understandings and regional colonial aims.
New York Aug 22 The Shamrock II had a ninety minute trial in lower bay delivering a smooth performance from start to finish. Sir Thomas Lipton and George L Watson praised the yacht as she sailed eight miles dead to windward and six miles back, with a 12 knot breeze and no helm. The test covered smooth water to Coney Island point and Gravesend Bay, with plans for another long trial to Sandy Hook tomorrow and possible America’s Cup course coverage.
Phelps Whitmarsh, first provincial governor under U S sovereignty in the Philippines, praises Benguet’s Igorrotes as self-governing within U S law. He notes light taxes, local autonomy, and the Igorrotes’ role in civil rights and resisting guerrillas, with Benguet chosen for a government sanitarium.
The report states that the country’s expenditure last year averaged 30.66 dollars per person. It highlights rising costs and compares to prior years, signaling broader economic trends. The figure reflects total spending across sectors, indicating consumer activity and policy impacts.
Consul Mason in Berlin reports a sweeping German tariff bill raising food materials meats and live animals 50 to 300 percent. Wheat would rise from 83 cents to 1 54 per hundred kilograms with United States shipments around 466000 metric tons last year. American manufactures see sharp increases for bicycles and shoes with a bicycle duty rising to 3 57 and shoes roughly doubling current rates.
Washington reports that Chile’s Chamber of Deputies committee on foreign affairs refused funds to attend the congress of the American republics. The move reflects a split with other South and Central American nations, who favor unrestricted arbitration. Despite tensions, observers expect the congress to proceed after ongoing canvassing and debate.
Washington Aug 2 Capt Thomas F Schley denies giving an interview for publication about the Schley court of inquiry. He says remarks in private conversation were distorted and misrepresented by others. The war department regards the letter as a full exoneration.
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad announces revised departures from Lowell Middlesex Street Depot effective June 1 1900. Trains to Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro South Framingham and way stations leave at 7 15 11 25 am and 6 25 pm. Connections at South Framingham for Worcester Springfield Albany and the west. at Concord Junction for Fitchburg. Sunday departures list 7 15 am for South Framingham Mansfield Pawtucket Providence. Signed C Peter Clark and A C Kendall.
The notice lists exhaustive Boston and Maine train times from Merrimack Street Depot Lowell and Middlesex Street Station Lowell, including numerous routes to Boston, Lawrence, Haverhill, Exeter, Dover, Newburyport, Lewiston, Bangor, and Montreal. It indicates Sundays and special notes, with division tags and references to express and daily services.
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