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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1901

Page

2

Polo League Tibbetts Does Fine Work

Lewiston and Lawrence polo game ends 6 3 with Tibbetts earning top feature for visitors. McGilvary and Mercer stand out for Lewiston as Burgess blocks keep score low. referee O'Brien and timer McDonough noted attendance around 100. Lawrence wins at Lewiston in a hard fought match played December 3 in Maine.

Lewiston Lawrence McGilvary Mercer Tibbetts LAWRENCE L_ WISTON Whipple R Mercer Gavitt McGilvary Wileyce O'Hara Devlin Hayes Tibbetts Burgess Hayes Whipple Lawrence Wiley Gavitt McGilvary of Whipple O'Brien Timer—McDonough Salem Portland Salem Portland Murphy Jason Wodtker Campbell Cotter Ec McKay Doherty Cameron Heffernan Mallory Campbell Jason Murphy Salem Wodtke Salem Murphy Heffernan McKay Jones Timer—Porter

Lewiston-Lawrence and Brockton-Clinton football scores

Football results show Lewiston-Lawrence tied 6 with Lewiston at Brockton-Clinton 6. Salem-Salem defeated Portland 7 to 3 with the Salem team prevailing on the field.

Brockton Clinton Salem Portland

Polo Shots in Maine Woods Rally for Lewiston Victory

Lewiston edged Lowell in a close polo tilt as the Flying Dutchman Wood-ky starred for Salem while Fred Doe of Lewiston steered a winning approach. The crowd saw a dramatic finish with Lowell pressing hard and Cotter limited by age as Salem built momentum in a league battle.

Fred Doe Lewiston Doe Maine Woods Wootke Salem Lowell Wood-ky

Hyomei inhaler touted as cure for respiratory disease

An editorial promotes Hyomei as a dry air germicide inhaled to reach germs in the nose throat and lungs, claiming rapid relief of coughs colds croup and conditions like catarrh asthma bronchitis and consumption with permanent cure in weeks. It offers five days free treatment from The R T Booth Co Ithaca NY and a $1.00 price with refund if not cured.

The United States Health Report HyomMel R. T Booth Co Ithaca N. Y Hyomei

End of Period Sparks Raucous Crowd in Local Game

Timer Mc Donough’s buzzer sent players and fans scrambling as the crowd rose in a wild yell. Murtaugh shone in Saturdays game while Upton’s Connecticut trip aided a Cunningham deal. The league’s finances shift. New Britain quits, Danbury and Rockville weigh moves. Waterbury remains the weak link.

Sammy Upton Connecticut Cunningham New Havens New Britain New Haven Bone Canavan Upton Upton R Danbury Rockville Meriden Waterbury Brockton Times

Hickey Will Stay With Lowell Despite Offer From Little Rock

Second baseman Hickey, who led Lowell in batting at 35.6 percent last season, will remain with Lowell next season. Little Rock of the Southern league pursued him, offering $100 in advance after a contract request. Hickey protested being on Lowell’s reserve list and sought release from Lowell obligations, but the national board did not act favorably. Hickey is regarded as one of the best minor league second basemen, rivaling Henry Lynch of Manchester.

F. Hickey Lowell Little Rock Hickey National Board Dicker Duke Jake New England Henry Lynch Manchester

Nashua Base Ball Projected For Strong Town Team

Henry Burns says Nashua will field a good town team as fans hear of activity around Nashua and nearby cities. The letter to a local supporter mentions John Carney in Concord, Fred Lake in Lowell, Matthias in Portland, Haverhill's new management with a full lineup, and Dover's Fred Doe staying active in the scene.

Burns Down Nashua Manchester John Carney Concord Fred Lake Lowell Matthias Portland Haverhill Fred Doe Dover

Burns Promised Fast Team For Next Season

A Nashua note from the Manchester Union quotes Henry Burns saying he has a signed team and will be ready when the bell rings. The letter suggests reports about him circulated across the circuit but quotes Burns delaying public details while promising a fast squad for the upcoming season.

Henry” Burns Nashua Manchester Union

Billiard Tourney Draws Crowds as Slosson Defeats Morningstar

In Madison Square Garden this afternoon and evening two international billiards matches were played despite rain and snow. George Sutton of Chicago beat Leonard Howison of Canada 400 to 237 in the afternoon. Evening action saw George F. Slosson of New York defeat Ora C. Morningstar of Rochester 400 to 165 as Morningstar struggled with bad ball rolls and nervous play.

New York Madison Square Garden George Sutton Chicago Leonard Howison Canada George F. Slosson Ora C. Morningstar Rochester Ind Morningstar Slosson

Pitcher Leitner Signed by Utica Club

Utica New York reports pitcher Leitner who spent last season with New York has signed with Utica. The move adds veteran pitching depth to the staff as the season approaches.

Utica N. Y Leitner New York

Cotton Market Reacts to U.S. Crop Forecast

New York traders surged on a government estimate of a 9,674,000 bale cotton crop, about 2 million bales below expectations. Prices jumped sharply then pulled back, later hitting new highs as the feverish session closed amid profit taking and speculation on Liverpool impact. Brokers rushed to cover shorts and transact via wire connections across the South.

New York Cotton Exchange Today Liverpool

The False Promise of Tonics and the True Diet

The piece argues that alcohol based tonics damage health long term and that true tonics are wholesome food. It criticizes medicines with alcohol as mere stimulants and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for aiding digestion without harmful effects, claiming they support nerve power and tissue restoration through proper digestion.

Stuart

City Officials Re-elected and Board Abolition Voted

The at large three year term winner was 81 vote ahead and Wood wins the one term. In council contest Robert W. Maver defeated by William C. Hawes by 297. Citizens call for abolition of the board of public works and a three year term for the city clerk. Aldermen elected Ward 1 Jenney, Ward 2 Normandin, Ward 3 Brownell, Ward 4 Smith, Ward 5 Hedge, Ward 6 Doyle. License vote Yes 4505 No 2274.

Wood Ool Robert W William C. Hawes Board of Public Works Henry P. Jenney Ashley Party Louis Z. Normandin Charles H. Brownell Ashtey Party William E. Smith George H. Hedge Andrew FP. Doyle Independent Party

Reading of Roosevelt's first message halts Senate for McKinley homage

At the Capitol the Senate and House adjourned out of respect after reading the late President McKinley’s memory. In Washington on December 3 the Senate session opened with anticipation of President Roosevelt's first message and the reading proceeded with close attention from all members despite rain.

McKinley Washington Roosevelt Senate House Hale Morgan Congress O. L. Pruden

Taunton Elects Richard E Warner Mayor in Record Vote

Richard E. Warner, Republican, is elected Taunton mayor in the largest mayoral vote in city history, defeating incumbent John O Hearne the Democratic candidate. The city also approves a three year term for city clerk and votes for a Republican city council majority.

Morse narrowly re-elected mayor in Marlboro vote

Walter B. Morse, Republican, was re-elected mayor with 1453 votes to 778 for Democrat Wm. E. Doyle. Aldermen slate shows four Republicans, two Democrats, one Citizens’ candidate, and the school board remains heavily Republican with 12 of 14 members. License forces won 1324 to 828, and lengthening the city clerk term to three years was defeated.

Marlboro Walter B. Morse Wm. E. Doyle Citizens

Reading of Roosevelt's First Message Draws House Attention

Galleries overflowed as members listened to the President's first message. Speaker Henderson opened the session and new members Cooper and Wood were sworn in. The message drew applause for calls to curb trusts and re-enact Chinese exclusion, amid questions on future legislation.

House Roosevelt Henderson Cooper Tex Wood Cal Payne Tenderson Iowa Dalzell Pennsylvania Grosvenor Ohio Richardson Tennessee Underwood Alabama Bailey Texas Senate Bingham Major Pruden United States Congress

Hallett Wins Northampton Mayor Seat by Seven Vote Margin

In Northampton on December 3 the municipal election yielded a surprise as Republican Henry C Hallett won the mayoralty by seven votes. Hallett 1268 Watson 1261. Democrats captured five of seven aldermen and ten of 21 council seats. License passage 1271 to 1148. city clerk term proposal defeated by several hundred votes.

Northampton Henry C. Hallett Arthur W.@ion Hallett Watson

Murray D. Cement Elected Mayor In Tight Waltham Vote

In Waltham on December 3 Murray D. Cement won the mayoralty by 122 votes over Democrat E Irving Smith. License vote favored yes by 1493 to 2289, compared with last year’s results of 1453 yes and 2547 no, marking the closest mayoral contest in the city’s history.

Waltham Murray D. Cement

Pittsfield Holds Largest City Election Amid Snowstorm

In Pittsfield, December 3, voters cast the largest tally in city history despite a full day snow storm. Democrat Daniel England defeats Republican James H. Butler as Democrats take control of the aldermen and Republicans the common council. License approved 2166 to 1770, last year 2167 to 1734.

Pittsfield James H. Butler Daniel England Board of Aldermen Common Council

Bryant wins mayoral race in Quircy by 161 vote plurality

Charles M. Bryant, Citizens' Independent candidate, secured a clear mayoral victory in Quircy with a 161 vote plurality. Republicans won 20 of 23 council seats. The city rejected license again with 1213 yes and 2437 no, up from last year's 1412 yes and 2192 no.

Quircy Charles M. Bryant Citizens’ Independent

Battles elected mayor in Brockton by 279 vote plurality

In Brockton on December 3 David W. Battles Republican won the mayoralty by 3022 to 2744 for Social Democrat Charles H. Coulter with 1890 for Edward Gilmore Democrat among 7726 total votes. The no licenses vote favored no by 3139 to 4263. Republicans held three school committeemen and the aldermen board remains five Republicans and two Democrats.

Brockton David W. Battles Charles H. Coulter S. D Edward Gilmore Republican School Committee Board of Aldermen

Mayor Isaac Poor Reelected In Haverhill Victory

In Haverhill on December 3 Mayor Isaac Poor, a Republican, won re election by 985 over Alderman P Flanders the Social Democratic candidate and J F Dailey of the Social Labor party. The license vote was 3159 yes 2320 no with a 839 majority for license. Despite a heavy storm voters supported Republicans who also carried all aldermen six of seven school committee members and ten councilmen.

Haverhill Isaac Poor P. Flanders Social Democratic J. F. Dailey Social Labor Party

Christmas at Havana: U S Fleet to Visit Havana for Holidays

Washington reports the North Atlantic squadron will be in Havana from December 17 to 26. Gov. Gen. Wood of Cuba asked for the change to extend courtesies to officers and crew during the Christmas season.

Washington Wood Cuba Havana

Dinner at the White House with Republican leaders

President Roosevelt hosted Republican leaders from the Senate and House for dinner in Washington. Afterward the guests lingered for a free exchange of opinion on the current session's work in Congress.

Washington Dec Roosevelt Senate House Congress

Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cut a cold in one day with no cure and no pay. Sold for 25 cents. The ad emphasizes rapid relief and a guarantee, presenting the product as a quick remedy during illness.

Claim of cure for consumption advertised cough medicine

An advertisement states we do not claim to cure consumption but when afflicted with it try Dr Benoit’s Cough Medicine. Druggists carry it.

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