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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1903

Page

2

Lowers Haverhill-Lowell clash ends in rough ejection

In Haverhill tonight, a Lowell-Haverhill game turned rough as Kelliher and Abbott fought. Abbott was knocked down, blood streamed from his nose, and both players were ordered off by Referee Tierney as Haverhill led 24 to 15. Tighe and McFarland starred for Haverhill while Cairns led Lowell. Manchester defeated Concord 24 to 17 in a separate affair, Regan and Devlin scoring for Manchester and attendance around 300.

Courier-Citizen Haverhill Lowell- Haverhill Kelliher Abbott Lowell Cairns Lowell Lew Rh Holleron Tighe Field McFarland c Cairns Keller Abbott Harrington Allard McFarland Haverhill Lew Haverhill Tighe Holleran John Tierney Concord Manchester Regan Concord Healey If Ib Tighe Devlin Herron Lynch E¢ E Kane Regan Frazer Qualey Devlin Charles Connors Timers Newton Connolly

Devlin faces scrutiny over rough play in Lowell Manchester clash

In a Lowell versus Manchester recap, Devlin is described as not a rough-house player though not entirely gentlemanly. The piece notes sneaky tactics by the Queen City team, including pushing an opponent from behind at jump balls to hinder him before he rises for the ball.

Devlin Lowell Manchester Queen City

The Rink and League Tensions Overshadow Season

The Western league struggles as high salaries erase profits. Young players praise Kittredge for keeping promises while Parsons faces more enemies among players. Chauncey Arundel, star referee, returned from the west and warns the league would have collapsed without Parsons in roller skating.

Kittredge Parsons Chauncey Arundel Chauncey Lawrence American

Baseball links to drama and politics echo in 1900s talk

The piece reports New England league finances from player sales surpassing eight thousand dollars while Kingston Ontario players sign with Concord for next season. It notes Billy Hamilton releasing George Gilmore, debates over the foul strike rule, and offers of up to twenty thousand dollars for Hans Wagner and Tom Leach from Ed Hanlon and the Detroit club. It also recounts Rube Waddell acting moves, Lajoie apprenticeship ideas, and cross-border travel anecdotes.

Pres. S. F. Angus Detroit American League Baseball Club Pres Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburg Nationals Hans Wagner Tom Leach Pittsburg Mr. Angus Leach Wagner Ed Hanlon Brooklyn Baltimore Mannel Kelly Cincinnati Hanlon

Polo Masks At Goal Rule Sparks Central League Change

A dramatic accident to Mullen of the Anderson team led to a proposed rule requiring goal tenders in the Central league to wear heavy iron masks, akin to baseball catchers. The move, debated after Mullen’s eye injury, would standardize mask use and may affect scoring as players adapt.

Mullen Anderson Lowell Joe Fox Cashman William T. Patten Republicanandidate Adv

Bryan Letter and the Bennett Will

New Haven December 4 Counsel for William J Bryan executor of Philo S Bennett last will filed an appeal in superior court from a probate ruling excluding a sealed letter bequeathing 50000 to Bryan and family The appeal by Bryan as beneficiary trustee will be heard in January along with Mrs Bennett s separate appeal over probate of will sections naming Bryan as executor and funding college scholarships Ady text references Lowell subscribing to a separate political ad question about voting in Lowell election

New Haven Conn Wm. J. Bryan Philo S. Bennett Livingston W. Cleaveland Bennett Cleaveland Bryan

Martha Beverly Injured in Elevated Rail Crash

Martha Beverly of Storer street Saco Mo remains in City hospital after a Sulivan square station elevated road collision. Doctors report a double leg fracture and shock. in local political notes William T Patten, business men's candidate for Purchasing Agent, makes no promises and pledges fair treatment for all without obligations to anyone.

Boston Martha Beverly Storer Street Saco Sullivan Square City Hospital William T. Patten

WU S Bunting to Play in Lynn This Day

Association football notes the WU S Bunting team will play in Lynn today with Bertwistle as captain and a lineup including Marriott Nelson Gallagher Powell Halligan Scholes Nelson Cotton Robinson and reserves McElroy Aten. They depart at 12 05 by train. Casey challenges opponents on his record. Adv mentions Dr Wood s Norway Pine Syrup claims aid to vigor and age.

Wu.s. Bunting Lynn R. Bertwistle Geo. Marriott Ted Nelson M. F. Gallagher E. Powell J. Halligan G. Scholes E. Nelson G. Cotton T. Robinson McElroy D. Aten

Boston Elevated Earnings Rise on Yearly Report

The Boston Elevated Railroad company released its annual financials for the year ending Sept 30. Gross earnings reached 11,959,514, up 638,484 from last year, while net earnings totaled 3,699,654, increasing 241,195. Passenger traffic climbed to 133,563,576, an 11,078,767 rise. Assets stood at 20,358,058 with a surplus of 2,327,687.

Boston Boston Elevated Railroad Company

William T Patten Business Man Candidate for Office

Thousands visit the Purchasing Agent office each year and expect courteous treatment from a businesslike man. The advertisement profiles William T Patten as the business man's candidate for the position, highlighting his ability to speak and act in a professional, businesslike manner.

William T. Patten Adv

Snowfall Delays Springfield Street Railways

Springfield reports a 10 inch snowfall causing disruptions to street railroads and schedules. Fourteen snow plows and many shovellers cleared all street car lines in the city and surrounding area, though some out of town cars stalled briefly.

Springfield

Eleven Coal Miners Die In Belgian Mine Accident

In Liege on December 4 eleven miners were killed at the Gas son Laquasse mine in Montegnee when a cage rope broke while being raised. The workers plunged to the pit floor in a fatal accident.

Liege Belgium Gasson-Laquasse Montegnee

Outstanding Builder’s Offer Near Merrimack Square

Unprecedented chance offers 10 lots on Rea Street Park View Avenue and Wentworth Avenue assessed at 2050 priced at one third to one half of assessed value. Includes a 7-room cottage two years old a barn and hen house on 3-4 acre hennery site two miles from Merrimack square. Asking 1500 contact T. H. Elliott 64 Central Street telephone 908-2.

Rea Street Parkview Avenue Wentworth Avenue Merrimack Square T. H. Elliott's Central Street

Pure Blood Bitters Promises Clear Complexion

Advert claims Burdock Blood Bitters will purify blood for a clear complexion, targeting women with health benefits and beauty outcomes. Product emphasis centers on purity and skin improvement as a selling point.

Cleveland denies foreclosing on Pennsylvania road

Former President Cleveland rejects reports that he will foreclose on the Bradford Bordell Kilseen railway over defaulted interest on bonds he holds. He explains the oil region narrow gauge line once supplied stock and $5000 in bonds to a committee for profit payments, but coupons were refused and no communication has followed since.

New York Cleveland Pennsylvania Bradford, Bordell & Kilseen Railway

Appointed secretary for Papal delegate to Canada

Rev Fr Sinott of Charlottetown has been appointed secretary to Mgr Sharett the Papal delegate to Canada succeeding Rev Fr Stickney who returns to Baltimore Md Father Sinott is well known among Roman Catholics in Boston.

Charlottetown Sinott Mgr. Sharett Canada Stickney Baltimore Father Sinott Boston

Fortunate Nephew Legacy Revealed in Atlanta Real Estate

Dec 4 Springfield Mrs Annie Friend Acton of Atlanta Ga leaves about $60000 to her nephew Thomas Walthold a mechanic here The estate largely comprises Atlanta real estate Also an ad endorses William T Patten as Purchasing agent with twenty years experience and fair dealings The notice closes with local drugstore ads for Foley's Kidney Cure and area merchants.

Springfield Thomas Walthold Annie Friend Acton Atlanta

Dean's Ointment Promises Skin Relief and Cure

An old advertisement claims the product relieves eczema scald head hives and all skin itchiness instantly and permanently cures concerns. It urges readers to obtain Dean's Ointment at any drug store.

Dean

Guaranteed Catarrh Cure Hyomei Claims Refund Policy

An advertisement touts Hyomei as the only guaranteed catarrh cure with a money back offer if it does not help. Ellingwood & Co. and Falls & Burk inshaw promote the complete Hyomel outfit for 1, including inhaler, bottle, and dropper, with refills at 50c. Breathing Hyomei four times daily is said to improve catarrh from day one and cure it in time.

Hyomei Ellingwood & Co Falls & Burkinshaw

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