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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1901

Page

2

Hull G Company C Basketball Game Ends In Lopsided Defeat

In Huntington Hall Lowell last night the Sixth regiment staged a one sided public exhibition as Company G defeated Company C 44 to 4. Three of Company C’s regular players were absent leaving new men to chase the ball and fail to team. Polly Fawcett starred for G with solid all around play and the crowd of about 200 couples enjoyed a dance afterward by the Exelsior orchestra.

Huntington Hall Lowell Company G Company C Flanigan Lyons Stanley Polly Fawcett Judge Meehan Early Harrington Wilbrenner Ryan Snow Ramsey Kirk Poole Joseph Murphy Exelsior James N. Greig Sergt. Clogston Sergt Berry Ards Peterson Rivet Swabey Saunders Going Doyle

Lowell Defeats Lewiston in Crowded Lewiston Showdown

In Lewiston Lowell edged Lewiston 6 to 5 before about 1200 fans. Key players included Wercer McGilvary and Murtagh for Lowell with Pierce and Jean shining for Lewiston. Other game notes cite strong team work and a lively crowd, plus refereeing by O'Brien and a 7 pm attendance.

Lewiston Lowell Viston Wercer McGilvary Murtagh Lewis Jean Pierce Mercer Hayes Burgess Sinee Sinee Lewiston, McGilvary

Lewiston in Lowell Tonight with Fox Returning

Lewiston plays in Lowell tonight as Fox returns to his old post and Manager Parsons resumes duties in the box office. Fox faced a temporary health issue but is ready for his usual speedy game against Lewiston. The Lawrence cranks seek George Bone, a move that could shift the race for first place. Bone likely won’t appear in this league while under Fred Doe, and Lewiston seems to have first claim on his services.

Fox Parsons Lewiston Lawrence Cranks George Bone Bone Fred Doe

Brockton Visit Sparks Hope for Superior Polo Play

The text notes Brockton returning to our camp for the season's second time and expresses hope the welcome will be appreciated. It calls for a higher quality polo from the shoe makers who have charged admissions all season, asserting it is never too late to improve.

Brockton

Belvideres Snap Thorndikes in Tight Duck Pin Clash

In Les Miserables alleys last night the Belvideres edged the Thorndikes four to one in a sharp duck-pin contest. Earlier the Thorndikes won five points from the Ippos before forfeit.

Les Miserables Alleys Belvideres Thorndikes The

Y M C I Rollers Edge Team 6 For Lead Change

At the Y M C I alleys last night Team 7 won four of five points from Team 6 to seize the lead on total points. The exact score is not provided in readable detail.

Team 7 Bowler Bros

Hawkins Held for the January Grand Jury in Nashua

Charles H. Hawkins was arraigned in Nashua police court on charges of murdering Mrs. Eva L. Brooks last Saturday night. Judge Hoitt ordered him jailed without bail awaiting the January grand jury. He was taken to Manchester jail by Inspector Flood.

Nashua, N. H Charles H. Hawkins Hoitt Eva L. Brooks C. J. Hamblett Tuttle Manchester Hawkins Flood Charles S. Hawkins Nashua

American shoe making machines to aid Austrian industry

Vienna talks announce that the ministry of commerce has bought several of the latest American shoe making machines and will soon conduct lectures and demonstrations for Austrian shoe manufacturers and workers to boost local production.

Vienna Ministry of Commerce

Transport Warren Sails Home With 756 Enlisted Soldiers

The War Department received a Manila cablegram reporting the transport Warren left Manila on December 15 carrying 756 short term enlisted men. Generals Robert F. Hughes and Frederick Funston accompanied the voyage.

Washington War Department Manila Warren Robert F. Hughes Frederick Funston

A. A. C. Juniors Challenge Teams Under 115 Pounds

The A A C Juniors of North Billerica prepare to challenge any basketball team under 115 pounds. Applications are to be made to Harold Brown in North Billerica.

North Billerica Harold Brown

University of Pennsylvania will not send crew abroad

Thomas Reath, chairman of the University of Pennsylvania rowing committee, announced in Philadelphia that the university would not send a crew to England or Ireland next year. The decision ends plans for Penny's Oarsmen to compete overseas next season.

England Ireland Philadelphia Thomas Reath University of Pennsylvania

Passengers Arrive From London On Mesaba Including Captain Barr

Among the arrivals tonight from London per steamer Mesaba were Captain Charles Barr and his family. Chas. Reploge of Atwater Ohio was reported in very bad shape. The advertisement testifies to Foley's Kidney Cure restoring health after kidney troubles within four days, enabling work. F C Goodale and C E Carter also mentioned.

New York London Charles Barr Chas Atwater Foley F.C. Goodale C. E. Carter

Directors elect officers of Burlington Route in New York

In New York on December 16 the directors of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway, which has leased the road, met and elected officers including President George P. Harris.

New York Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway Company Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad George P. Harris

Commander Moses to command Pensacola at San Francisco

Washington reports Commander J P Moses is ordered to command the Pensacola at San Francisco relieving Rear Admiral H Glass who will continue his other duties.

Washington J P. Moses Pensacola San Francisco H. Glass

Brooklyn mother dies in gas suicide pact with children

New York report states Mrs Minnie Blumberg of Brooklyn, despondent over prolonged illness, laid her two young children Nettie aged 2 and Celia aged 3 on either side, then turned on the gas. She and Nettie were found dead while Celia remained critically ill.

New York Minnie Blumberg Brooklyn Nettie Celia

Post Office Safe Dynamited in Wilmerding Heist

Thieves blew open the Wilmerding post office safe in the early hours and stole several hundred dollars in cash and stamps, keeping only postage due stamps. The break in is dated Pittsburg December 16.

Pittsburg Wilmerding

Rioters Demand Bread in Vienna Crowd Clash

About eight hundred unemployed people in Vienna rioted today demanding bread. Police dispersed the mob. sixteen rioters were injured in the confrontation.

Vienna

Philippines Tariff Debate Moves Ahead in House

Washington dispatch reports plans set for two days of debate on the Philippines tariff bill beginning tomorrow. Each side will be allotted four and a half hours to argue the measure.

Washington House of Representatives Philippines

Knitting Co. mill seized after closure in Gloversville

Gloversville New York December 16 The Cayadutta Knitting Co of Fonda closed with liabilities near 60000 and assets far below. Congressman Littauer who lent about 30000 was the largest creditor and seized the mill alleging irregularities in the company accounts.

Gloversville N. Y Cayadutta Knitting Co Fonda Littauer

Judge Darling to Succeed Hackett as Asst Navy Secy

Washington December 16 The Navy chang e will take effect tomorrow morning with Judge Darling of Vermont succeeding Mr Hackett of New Hampshire as assistant secretary of the navy.

Mr. Hackett The Navy Washington Judge Darling Vermont Hackett New Hampshire

Pyramid Pile Care Promises Quick Relief From Piles

Amos Crocker of Worcester reports a frightful surgical ordeal. After trying salves and ointments he found Pyramid Pile Care gave speedy relief and cure. AI druggists sell it and a little book on piles Causes and Cure mailed free by Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.

Amos Crocker Worcester Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan

Burkes Whist Tourney Standings After Week Two

J Moore and F Devline share lead on average points per game in the Burke Temperance Institute whist tournament. The standings reflect the results after the second week of play with teams listed by performance and points.

J. Moore F. Devline Burke Temperance Institute

Miles Comments on Dewey After Schley Inquiry

General Nelson A. Miles arrives in Cincinnati with Mrs. Miles and backs Admiral Dewey in the Schley court of inquiry matter. He praises Dewey for his handling of a fleet, respects the findings, and declines to discuss congressional action.

Cincinnati Nelson A. Miles United States Army Miles Schley Court of Inquiry Gen. Miles Admiral Dewey Dewey United States

German officers resign amid duel crackdown

Berlin reports Count von Eulenberg, grand court marshal and first division commander, has resigned from the army. The Blaskowitz Hildebrand duel and General von Alten’s recent retirement signal Emperor William’s resolve to curb dueling. Military circles react with concern and disapproval.

Berlin Count von Eulenberg Prussia von Alten William

Seeing by Wire Spectrograph Impresses Brussels

The Independence Belge reports Dr Sylvestre an ex American has invented a spectrograph letting telephone users see each other. A French minister witnessed tests and King Leopold arranged a private audience to inspect it. The instrument may be adaptable for ordinary telegraph wires. Also ads note a fine six room cottage for 1450 dollars and 5 acres near Lowell post office for 1200 dollars through J H Elliott at 64 Central Street.

Brussels Independence Belge Sylvestre Fberge Leopold Lowell J. H. Elliott Central Street

Convention May Be Laid Before Senate Before Holidays

Negotiations between Secretary Hay and Danish minister Brun have removed the last substance obstacles to a treaty of cession for the Danish West Indies. The differences are adjusted to secure Senate approval, and the convention may be laid before the Senate before the holiday recess. The Supreme Court insular cases decision aids the treaty's satisfactory framing.

Washington Hay Brun United States Danish West India Islands United States Senate Supreme Court

Roosevelt Seeks Cuban Reciprocity Petition Sent to Senate

President Roosevelt transmitted to the Senate a petition signed by Senor F. Gamba and Cuban residents, urging commercial reciprocity between Cuba and the United States.

Senor F. Gamba Senate Washington Roosevelt Cuba United States

Longtime Wells River express agent Augustus Farwell dies

Augustus S. Farwell, who served 45 years as express agent at Wells River Vermont and retired 13 years ago, died at his Woodsville New Hampshire home aged 80. Born in Rumney New Hampshire, he leaves a daughter in Tarrytown New York.

Woodsville N. H Wells River Augustus S. Farwell Rumney Tarrytown N. Y

One Day Cure Ad Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets

An old advertisement promotes a cold cure claiming a one day remedy with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes druggists will refund money if it fails to cure and features W. Grove’s name on each box. Also mentions Dainty Perfumes and Carleton & Hovey with prices from 25 cents to five dollars.

W. Grove

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