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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1900

Page

2

Millbury Beats Father Mathews 14 to 9 in Tight League Clash

In Millbury town hall, a 400-person crowd watched Millbury edge Worcester Father Mathews 14 to 9. Blackler and Rourke starred for the midgets, with Millbury overturning a 5-4 halftime deficit to pull away in the second half behind strong free-throw work and floor baskets by Burtt Kynock Martens and Dion.

Millbury Father Mathew Worcester Town Hall Blackler Rourke Burtt Kynock Crossman Worcesters Smith Martens Dion Purtt Noon Mathew Kynock-Crossman Sweeney Martens Dion Burtt Smith Brackler Rourke Morne Noonan Horne Sweeney Whitcomb Thompson Arnold

Lyceums Defeated by Webster in Strong Second Half

Webster edges Lyceums 15 to 10 after leading 9 to 7 at halftime. Spring sprained his left wrist and left the game. Conlon Thompson and Orr starred for Webster while Horan and Bradley led the Lyceums. Referee Snelling, 400 in attendance.

Webster Lyceums Worcester Spring Conlon Thompson Orr Horan Bradley Mathieu Connelly Dorman Powers Holmes Snelling Timers Prout Redham

It Was a Factor in Lowell YMCA’s Success Saturday Night

A basketball game at the Lowell YMCA gym Saturday night ended with the local association team defeating Hyde Park YMCA 39 to 8. The locals led 16 to 3 at halftime and outscored Hyde Park 23 to 5 in the second half. Pearson sparked the win with a phenomenal night of goal throwing.

Syme Muzzey Lowell Hyde Park Brewster Pearson If Hayward Fields Whitney Lynch Rf Walters Saunders Pearson Pields Lynch Walters Walters Fields Lynch Haywood Whitney Meister Smith Osgood Lowell Y. M. C. A KH le Park Y. M. C. A

Blaze at Bondsville destroys business district in Bondsville

Palmer December 2 A morning fire in Bondsville wiped out the business blocks owned by Michael Sullivan and John Carmody. Losses total about 25000 with several stores and tenements burned. Isaac Coveau and family narrowly escaped. Sullivan block housed Liberty hall bakery and other tenants. Carmody block included Miss Annie Carmody millinery and Henry Watkins gents goods. Insurance offset some losses.

Palmer Bondsville Michael Sullivan John Carmody Isaac Coveau Sullivan Block Coveau Liberty’ Hall Sullivan Carmody

Brewer Schlosstein Charged With Attempted Murder in Bradford

Haverhill December 2 Carl E B Schlosstein proprietor of a Bradford brewery is under arrest charged with an attempted murder of Former City Marshal Edward T Howe. Howe says two shots were fired at him from Schlosstein house near the brewery while a Milwaukee firm had an attachment taken from the engine. Schlosstein returned home, loaded a Winchester, and entered the upper part of the building as Howe escaped to obtain a warrant for his arrest. Bail was denied. Mrs Schlosstein claims a suicide attempt prompted the shooting. police doubt that theory.

Haverhill Carl EB. Schlosstein Bradford Edward T. Howe Howe Milwaukee Schlosstein

Fire at St Charles Church in Woburn

Fire discovered by an altar boy at St Charles Catholic church halted a panic during mass. Rev Henry A Walsh and Rev Father Walsh coordinated safe evacuation as smoke filled the altar passage. Fire under the altar caused ceiling and walls damage. total loss may reach 3000.

Mystery Solved In Death Of Waltham Mason Contractor

The body of Daniel Whitehead was found in the Charles river below the Moody street bridge this afternoon. He had been missing from his Waltham home for four days. The 60 year old mason contractor is survived by a widow and daughter.

Waltham Daniel Whitehead Charles River Moody Street

Ottoman cruiser contract seen for Philadelphia yard

Constantinople reports belief that the Philadelphia cruiser contract for the Ottoman navy will be signed tomorrow. Capt. C. H. Chester of the US battleship Kentucky and several officers are expected here and will likely stay a few days.

Constantinople Philadelphia C. H. Chester United States Kentucky

If Oscar Wilde Had Lived Sunflowers Remembrance Hypothesis

A speculative statement considers alternate history if Oscar Wilde had not died, arguing the world would remember his life differently and noting sunflowers as a popular motif of the era, framing it as a hypothetical thought experiment.

Oscar Wilde

Brooksides claim narrow win amid crowd disputes on South common

The Albion and Brooksides played to a Brookline victory on the South common with Albion players alleging crowd interference and an umpire push during a centre rush. Other Saturday matches included Clintons beating Beacons 12 to 6 in Pawtucketville, and Brooksides set to finish season versus Young Palmers.

Albions Brooksides South Common Albion Brooklines Beacons Clintons Pawtucketville Palmers Chelmsford High School North Billericas Collinsvilles Collinsville Billerica Fletchers Mathews North

Robbers Beaten Off After Ogden Avenue Car Hold Up

Five men held up an Ogden avenue electric car at Randolph and Canal last night but were driven off after a fierce fight with the crew and passengers. Edward J. Wright, president of a South Water Street commission house, was robbed of a satchel containing over $300 in currency and checks. Conductor John Steinbeck was found insensible, bleeding from multiple wounds, as the car interior lay wrecked with broken windows and blood-stained seats. Several women fainted and passengers suffered cuts and bruises during the attack.

Chicago Ill Ogden Avenue Randolph Canal Streets Edward J. Wright South Water Street John Steinbeck

Kruger Will Abandon Berlin Visit After Imperial Note

Kruger abandons plans to visit Berlin after Emperor William signals regret Germany cannot receive him. He will travel from Cologne to the Netherlands. In Cologne crowds cheer as Kruger speaks to Bonn students and greets Pan-German delegates. He is expected to stay until Wednesday.

Berlin Kruger William Cologne Holland Germany South Africa Luxemburg Bonn Transvaal Pan-German League

A Minister's Fall Dismissal By Czarina Over Messages

In Constantinople the Czarina dismissed Baron Fredericks, minister of the court, after he admitted telegraphing a message to the Dowager Czarina without showing it. The incident followed her warning to show all messages and signatory duties. Prince Kotzebue may replace him in the ministry.

Constantinople Baron Fredericks Czarina Copenhagen Dudovich Prince Kotzebue Ministry of Domains

Pekin Observatory instruments to be shipped to Berlin or Paris

Reports from Tien Tsin state protests push to halt removal of Pekin Observatory instruments. Most bronzed, 150 year old items would be sent abroad, while Chinese protest is dismissed as useless. Locomotive from Tien Tsin to Pekin ran yesterday but line remains closed to general use until December 15.

Pekin Regations Tien Tsin

Churchill backs 20000 more regulars for South Africa

Queenstown December 2 Winston Spencer Churchill aboard the Cunard liner Lucania told reporters his stay in the United States would be brief due to parliamentary duties. He supported Lord Roberts in sending 20000 more regulars to South Africa, saying any slackening would revive Boer spirits and pegged Boer strength at about 7000.

Queenstown Winston Spencer Churchill Cunard Line Lucania Liverpool New York United States South Africa Lord Roberts

Boers repulsed near Rietfontein in late November fight

Reports detail fierce two day clash near Rietfontein as British Gen Paget closes in on Boer positions led by Commandants S Viljoen and Mrasmus. Despite reinforcements and three guns, the Boers launch a desperate counterattack and are repulsed with heavy losses.

Filoemfontein Rietfontein Paget S. Viljoen Mrasmus

New Zealanders Repel Pursuit in Northeasterly Action

In a northeasterly engagement Gen Paget occupied the advance and sent mounted infantry in pursuit. The New Zealanders showed gallantry with five of six wounded officers.

Paget

The Czar's Condition in Livadia Bulletin

Livadia December 2 A czars condition statement reports a very good day yesterday and good overnight sleep. The morning readings show satisfactory overall state with appetite returning and strength rising. Temperature 97 pulse 64 last evening and 97 now with 72 this morning.

Livadia Nicholas

Dowager Czarina En Route to Livadia From Copenhagen

The Dowager Czarina has started for Livadia from Copenhagen on December 2. Her departure marks a move in Russian imperial travel with no immediate stopping points announced.</analysis>

Livadia Copenhagen

Yale Athlete Trumbull Kelley Dies After Football Injury

Trumbull Kelley 21, a Yale Scientific School graduate and athlete, suffered a fractured skull in a football game at Johnstown Pennsylvania on Thursday and died yesterday. He was a nephew of Yale professor Arthur P. Wright, weighed 176 pounds, stood six feet, and was popular in New Haven for his character and athleticism.

New Haven Trumbull Kelley Johnstown Arthur P. Wright Yale University Young Kelley Yale Scientific School West Superior Wis Yale

Puerto Rico's First Delegate Arrives in New York

Frederick Degetau, Puerto Rico's first congressional delegate, arrived on the San Juan and will stay briefly in New York before proceeding to Washington. He said his people aim to become fully American and will move "with alacrity" toward integration, acknowledging Puerto Rico's long sleep ending.

New York Poro Rico Congress Frederick Degetau San Juan Porto Rico

Scotch Table Covers at 1.09 Each

Advertises nearly four dozen Scotch table covers selling for 1.09 each. Describes two yards long damask covers in red and gold, valued at 2 each. Claims perfection and cites location Palmer Street Left Aisle with a note on price reason being out of style.

Fame and Oblivion in the Hall of Fame Debate

A Boston pilot argues against a New York college plan to build a Hall of Fame, noting fame is fleeting. He cites Gen. Gordon, Ward, Shakespeare, and other enigmatic figures, warning that posterity may honor and forget in equal measure and that no single nation can claim lasting glory.

New York Ephesian Dome Sam Patch Genesee Falls Atlantis Easter Island South Seas Athenaeum Boston Billy Patterson Gen. Gordon Frederirk Townsend Ward Junius Man In the United States New Yorks Temple of Fame, Limited Oston

Washing repairers praised for cracked polish removal

A terse note extols the effectiveness of a walking skirt model and its role in polishing and shoe upkeep, highlighting durability and utility in daily wear without detailing broader context.

Art Embroidery Home Making Hints and Supplies

A catalog of crafting items for home embroidery includes photograph frames of cardboard with embroidery linen or velvet, decorated with ribbons. pretty calendars used as frames. pin cushions covered in satin with lace or embroidery. fleeced lined bedroom slippers and crocheting materials. stand covers ready to work with fringe. laundry bags for collars and handkerchiefs in white or colored linen. veil cases of cardboard covered with silk or satin. Renaissance work with braid rings and patterns. East Section Centre Aisle.

Ypsilanti Combination Suits Offer Low Price Fashion

Ypsilanti offers combination suits in white black and grey all wool priced at 2.50, with regular value quoted at 8.50 a suit. Also advertised are black tights trending for rainy day wear priced at 1.00 1.50 and 2.00.

Ypsilanti

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