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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1901

Page

2

Brockton Defeats Salem in Hockey Clash at Home

Brockton overwhelmed Salem 7 to 2 as Cunningham and Lincoln powered the rush attack. Heffernan and Cashman anchored the Brockton defense while Murphy, Wodtke, and Cotter tried for Salem. Attendance near 500.

Brockton Brocckton Salem Cunningham New Haven Lincoln Heffernan Cashman R Murphy Wodtke Mooney Cotter Moran Doherty Heffernan G Cashman Wooltke Salem, Cotter Murphy Bromade

Salem Polo Tilt Testy Attendance and Local Shuffle

Salem News notes weak attendance as polo interest wanes while Brockton Times previews a tight slate. Plymouth visits Lowell. Salem trades places with Portland, shifting Brockton and Plymouth games. Hipson and Roberts tout their prowess as Cunningham joins Brockton. Connecticut league’s collapse sparks talk of broader player movement across the American league.

Lewiston Club Hailed for Wide Interest in Baseball League

Fred Doe of Lewiston wins praise from Parsons’ players as the Lewiston club climbs from last to near fourth in the standings. Clark Griffith of the American League seeks material from Lewiston and Auburn for a western league, with eight Chicago teams planned. Alex Ferson of Manchester invites Lewiston to supply the Lewiston club for that city, and Connecticut clubs show interest as well. The Salem polo team gains a three win four game stretch, while Hadley’s arrival is anticipated and Cotter will take over upon his arrival.

Lewiston City Hall Lowell Murtagh Lowell Mercer Lewis McGilvary Parsons Murtagh Jean Hayes Holderness Burgess G Fox Lewis Ida Jean Mercer Lewis Burgess Fox O'Brien Timer—McDonough Shire Town Parsons Plymouths Brockton Times Cunningham Brockton Clark Griffith American Baseball League Doe Auburn Grffith Chicago Alex Ferson Manchester Ferson Ron Connecticut Lewiston Journal Salem Hadley Cotter

Silent Club and Beachmonts Football Season Record

Record of Silent Club and Beachmonts football games closes Thanksgiving. Silent Club results include Billerica 4 0, Methuen 0, Canobie 0, Beachmonts 0 Palmers 0, with final scores noting Silent Club finishes near prospects and season summary.

Beachmonts Enetre Billerica Methuen Canobie A. C Palmers

Tewksbury Church Service and Society Meeting

An eventide service was held in the church auditorium with Miss Bessie Pike reading in the order of worship. The Ladies Aid Society of the First Congregational church will meet in the vestry Wednesday at 2 30 o'clock. Miss Alice King’s condition was reported as very unfavorable, her illness having progressed to typhoid fever.

Bessie Pike Ladies’ Aid Society First Congregational Church Alice King

Quiet on Isthmus Colon and Panama after liberal victory

Report from Colon and Panama notes calm with Liberals and Conservatives resuming normal life. Belisario Porras blamed for Liberal setback. split with Gen. Diaz led to arms withdrawal. In Chorera area insurgent shelters and food supplies remain. bodies burned along the railroad. British cruiser Tribune sails toward Bocas Del Toro amid rising Liberal activity. Communication with Bocas Del Toro cut after United Fruit steamer Sunrise loss.

Colon Panama Belisario Porras Porras Chorrera Domingo Diaz Perras Diaz Chorvera Tribune Boces del Torro Gen. Pinzon Bocas del Toro United Fruit Company Sunrise

South Carolina Exposition Opens With Prelude Services

In Charlton South Carolina religious exercises preceded the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian exposition opening tomorrow. Episcopal Bishop Ellison Capers gave the invocation, George Herbert Sass penned a dedication ode, Theo Saul set it to music, and several ministers spoke. Senator Depew arrived for the dedication ovation as crowds filled the city and hotels reported many arrivals.

Quigley Senator Depew Charleston

P A C Beaten in Tufted Framingham Contests by 17 to 14

South Framingham defeats P A C 17 to 14 at Huntington hall in a tight game. Porter shines for visitors with seven field goals and Allard leads P A C, despite a disputed officiating by referee Jupe of Boston. Crowd about 400 watches the first game under James Gray’s management.

South Framingham Huntington Hall Big Porter Hudson Allard Harry Jupe Boston Porter Lowell Pp. A. C James Gray S. Framingham PAC. Martens McFarland Porter Allard Cairns Wilson Green McManmeon Halloran Tighe Jupe Fouis McFarland McMannion Wilson Green Cairns Martens

YMCA Basketball Benefit Games Highlight Season Start

Three YMCA basketball games filled the gym for the new building fund. The Juniors beat Haverhill Juniors 6-5 in the afternoon. In the evening Centrals won 42-23 over the locals, and an Intermediate picked-team edged 13-10. Large attendance and high enthusiasm marked the season’s opener.

Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium Association Haverhill Centrals Lowell J Haverhill J. Field Barrows Doyle Haskell Lew c Blake Dows Pratt Welch Hart Robinson Cornock Grig Lewis Varnum Welch Blake Dows Field Lew Meister Dillon INTER McCarty Bruce

Basketball League Meeting in Boston Deliberations Continue

A special meeting of the New England basketball league was held Saturday evening at the Parker house in Boston. Most clubs attended but little business was transacted. Delegates plan to reconvene next Thursday evening to act on important matters.

New England Basketball League Parker House Boston

Valley Forge to Become National Park Memorial

Senator Penrose and Representative Wanger plan bills to acquire Valley Forge and establish a national park with a $200,000 appropriation. The move follows last year’s similar proposals and has backing from 27 patriotic associations including Sons of the Revolution Colonial Dames of the Revolution and the Junior Order of American Mechanics.

Washington Darly Penrose Wanger Pennsylvania Valley Forge Senate House Sons and Caventere of the Revolution The Coloniales Junior Order of American Mechanics

Theodosia Jackson and Teed Trial At Marylebone Court

The Marylebone police court fills for the anticipated last appearance of Theodore and Laura Jackson before Old Bailey committal. Dr Mary Adams testifies amid harsh cross examination as Mrs Jackson accuses her of murder. The case links to Cyrus R Teed and the Kareshan Unity sect with alleged conspiratorial fraud from Ohio to New York. Alpine Safes ad inserted.

London Theodore Jackson Laura Jackson Old Bailey Marylebone Mary Adams Cyrus R. Teed Kareshan Unity Dr. Adams Jackson Ohio Glen Echo Washington New York

Dr Benoit’s Cough Medicine Ad Claim Not Cure

An old advertisement promises Dr Benoit’s Cough Medicine as relief for consumption symptoms without claiming a cure. It urges readers to try the remedy and notes it is available from all druggists.

Warships urged to win release of Miss Stone

Perley A. Stone, sister of the abducted missionary, told a reporter that the United States should send warships to Turkey rather than money to secure her release. He urged the U S government to demand her release with fleet pressure, asserting it would not lead to her death.

Boston the Post Perley A. Stone Miss Stone United States Turkey

Tailor George Andrews Dies In Boston Fire Tragedy

In Boston on November 30 a small tailor shop fire killed 50 year old George Andrews at 38 Warren avenue. Fire damage valued at $5000. While responding, Engine 17 caused a crash damaging a liquor saloon window and injuring pedestrian Mrs. Catharine Mahan. The accident also smashed a post box and injured the woman. she was hospitalized with severe bruising and possible internal injuries. Andrews left a brother in New Boston New Hampshire.

Boston Geo Andrews Warren Avenue Engine 17 Bennett Street Catharine Mahan New Boston New Hampshire

Muskrat Slaughter Threatens Marsh Fur Resources

The Brooklyn Eagle discusses how muskrats and other fur bearing animals face extermination as marshes along Lake Michigan and Lake Erie support vast swamps. It describes trapping methods, hunter practices, and the plight of swamp dwellers and muskrat habitats, warning that continued slaughter could raise pelts’ prices but extinction looms.

Wisconsin Middle West Great Lakes Lake Erie Sandusky Bay Monroe Detroit River St. Clair Flats Lake Michigan Green Bay Lake Winnebago St. Lawrence Mississippi Lake St. Clair Brooklyn Eagle

City hides and letter boxes fuel crime and privacy

The piece discusses why people avoid drawing attention in cities, detailing private letter-box agencies, their abuses, and enforcement efforts. It notes Post Office actions that halted hundreds of mail pieces to these agencies, the role of general delivery, and the broader use of telephones and directories to conceal or reveal identities. It also touches on the dangers of omitted home addresses in directories and the motive to evade jury duty.

Molineux Devery Post-Office Department van Cott Congress Department Washington General Post Office Tom Harry Jones John New York Evening Post

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