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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1902

Page

2

Worcester Defeats Lowell In Close Mechanics Hall Finish

In a shipshape championship clash Worcester edged Lowell 9 to 8 at Mechanics Hall. Pierce scored five straight goals in the third period after Lowell led 8-4, while Lowell struggled to add to its tally. attendance reported at 1000.

Worcester Mechanics Hall Lowell Pierce Portland Lowell Daly Lewis Pierce Hart Devlin Jean Woods Holderness Junnon Tibbitts M.S. Lowell Hart Worcester Daly Worcester Pierce Lowell Lewis Worcester Daly Lowell Lewis Lowell Lewis Hart Lowel Jean Lowe Thane Pierce Worcester Daly Steps—Bannon Tibbetts ouls—Holderness Connolly Donovan

Clinton Defeats Chelsea In Polo Match 6 to 4

Clinton triumphed 6 to 4 as three Chelsea regulars were absent. Howe started as first rush and impressed, Cotter played goalie, and Cotter’s coaching plus Chelsea’s fast play were highlights. There was talk Whipple and Heffernan left Chelsea, but no definite departure. Lineup:

Clinton Chelsea Heffernan Whipple Howe Cotter

Providence edges Lawrence in fast paced rink clash

Providence defeats Lawrence 12 to 10 as Bone and Curtin star in a tightly fought game. Curtis Devlin and McGrath anchor defense while Lations saves the visitors from a larger deficit. Referee Klobedanz, timer Perrin, crowd around 1600.

Providence R. IL Lawrence Lations Curtis Hugh Devlin Bone McGrath Lawrence Bone R Curt Cunningham Jr Caey Cunavan E Bartlett McGrath Devlin Mallory M.S. Lawrence Healey Deeee Cunningham Lawrence, Curtis Veces Canavan Mateais Ea Providence, Bone Lawrence Devlin Ccasciccuesiecces Curtin Stopsations Mallory Klobedanz Timer—Perrin

Gardner Set For Catch Weight Battle In Bellows Falls

Jimmy Gardner the undefeated Lowell lightweight meets Twin Sullivan in a fifteen round catch weight bout at Falls Mountain Athletic Club in Bellows Falls Vermont. Sullivan weighs about 140 to 142 while Gardner is lighter, but Gardner trains under Joe Mullens at Roanoke Boston and heads quarters at Falmouth Hotel.

Jimmy Gardner Twin Sullivan Falls Mountain Athletic Club Bellows Falls Vermont Gardner Sullivan Jimmie Roanoke Club Boston Joe Mullens Falmouth Hotel Mullens Hazel Mike Cushing P. M. Gardner Jimmy Lowell

Martins Case N E League Loses Court Rules In Injunction

Worcester decision denies injunction to restrain Henry Martins from playing with Springfield. Judge Fox finds Martins salary of four dollars a night non extraordinary and says loss to Maynard is not severe, enabling a league shakeup as players switch sides seeking best bids.

Worcester Central Basket Ball League New England League Jabez Iox Worcester Basket Ball Association Henry Martins Martins Springfield Lajoie Fox Maynard

Gossip of the Rink Sparks Polo Talk and Moves

The Providence Telegram notes strong players and league shifts with Devlin and Mercer praised for skill while Portland’s remoteness tests rivals. Parsons triggers upheaval, Lawrence’s fate debated, and Hassett praised as referee as the Portland Press reports a tense polo season.

Lawrence Eagle W. A. Parsons Parsons City Hall Providence Hassett Portland Press

United States Cartridge workers stage fourth annual concert

The fourth annual concert and dance of United States Cartridge company employees filled Huntington Hall last night. Hibard’s Orchestra, led by Emil Lavigneur, performed selections including Under the American Eagle and Light Cavalry. Two ticket-sales prizes, a diamond ring and an opal ring, were awarded to Miss Bessie Fitzpatrick and Miss Della Baril.

United States Cartridge Company Hluntington Hall Hibbard Emil Lavigneur Bessie Fitzpatrick Della Baril Louis E. Richards Cornelius J. Shea Theodore W. Pearson George O. Taylor Thomas Poole James FE. Burns Frank Duggan Fred Riley John J. Shea Michael Gorman Edward O'Brien Della Bari Sarah G. Teague Ada Morrta Alice Molloy Gertrude Tumelty Frank J. Sullivan Kay L. Batnbrook Gustaf al Henry Weeaterstrand James J. Reddy Andrew Murray William Bradley John Cushing Harry Keetabrook Lena Molloy May Mia Murray Katie Kivell Ae A. Teague Emma Fagen Alice Mahan Annie Hills Mary Horne Louis Richards

Nashua Beats Manchester 22 to 14 In Opera House Show

Nashua basketball team of the N E league stunned Manchester 22 to 14 before 600 fans at the Franklin Opera House. Levesque and Kane led Nashua with key drives while Manchester's Doyle and McFarland struggled against tight Nashua defense. Referee John Tierney presided as the crowd stayed heated through the final buzzer.

Nashua John Smith Manchester Franklin Opera House Queen City Five Kane McFarland Jesse Whiting O'Neil Doyle Robitaille Orr Levesque Whiting Levesque Rf Colburn Kelliher McFarland Howe Cunningham Lewis Kelliher John Tierney Lowell

Marlboro Faces P A C In Key Hockey? Basketball Matchup

Marlboro Enterprise and Manchester News report P A C travels to Marlboro for a league game with Marlboro and highlight referee C P Davis as popular with the crowd. Jack Porter aims to return in a few weeks while Henry Martens remains free to play after a Worcester case delay. St Jerome Holyoke edged Marlboro 19 to 18, ending Marlboro’s winning run as Marlboro Manager Healey urges clean play.

Jack Porter Marlboro Enterprise Henry Lynch Hugh Healey Marlboro Manchester News Healey St. Jerome Holyoke

Sailors End Strike in Marseilles Resuming Work

In Marseilles on December 17, sailors ended their strike. They voted to resume work tomorrow, ending the disruption and returning to their duties.

Sailor's Marseilles

Venezuela seeks arbitration to end conflict

A note from Caracas signed by numerous citizens asks for full powers to the U S minister to terminate the present conflict with Venezuela. The La Guaira blockade, announced by Britain and Germany, takes effect today and targets Venezuelan vessels only.

United States of North America Venezuela J. B. Linares H. L. Boulton Carlos Zantana Nichomedes Zulaga Carlos Zuloaga F. de Sals Perez E. Montauban M. Chapellin Juan Herrera Juan A. A. Traverse Y. J. Taul Caracas la Guaira Great Britain Germany

Arbitration plan seeks peace amid Venezuela crisis

Washington reports no reply yet from European offices on arbitration. President Castro may be asked to apologize as a prerequisite, with pressure to avoid war. Allies may require Venezuela to instruct arbitrators to admit a $15,000,000 indebtedness, while Germany wary of war. Moody explains navy reforms and ship placements for Christmas season.

Washington State Department Castro Bowen Venezuela Germany Herr von Holleben New York Count Quadt Berlin Navy Department Dewey Moody House Naval Committee

Navy orders to Caracas and La Guaira amid Venezuela crisis

Washington reports a cablegram from the navy department directing a competent officer with dispatch torpedo boat or other vessel to Caracas as assistant to the American minister. Vandusen, executive officer of the Marietta, is to go as assistant to the American minister, with Dewey’s officer relieving Van Dusen near Caracas. The moves aim to guard the Caracas cable as Bowen handles heavy duties, with a blockade readiness and possible neutrality proclamation discussions.

Washington Navy Department Dewey San Juan Caracas Diehl Marietta la Guatra Vandusen van Dusen Mr. Bowen Bowen la Guaira Roosevelt

Italian Cruiser Agordat Ordered to Venezuela

Rome December 17 The Italian cruiser Agordat was ordered to proceed at once for Venezuela. The Venezuelan rejection of the Italian ultimatum was anticipated, and no surprise followed. Communications among Italy Britain and Germany continued on arbitration with the United States viewed favorably and gratefully for its friendly stance.

Rome Agordat Venezuela Italy Great Britain Germany United States

Italian minister leaves Caracas for station

Caracas December 17 The Italian minister for Caracas this morning at 9 o'clock departed in a state carriage from the station Tapstna accompanied by Bee voney Russell and others to the railroad station.

Caracas Venezuela Roweh Bee Voney Russell Ap Tag Yuva Ap al Tee Gazzarelli

Italian Minister Delivers Ultimatum Amid Caracas Tensions

Reports from New York and Caracas describe the Italian minister's ultimatum to the Venezuelan government and a quiet city scene with officials presenting papers and cigars for his journey. While Nicaragua condemns British and German actions, Curacao reports British flag over Puerto Cabello and amnesty for leaders like El Mocho Hernandez.

Bowen la Guaira London

Bowen as peacemaker in Venezuela crisis

Washington reports the government seeks a quick settlement of the Venezuela situation. The state department has authorized Minister Bowen to relay messages from the Venezuelan government to the allied powers, aiming to prevent an imminent climax.

State Department Washington Venezuela Bowen

Operators Case in Scranton Coal Dispute At Hearing

In Scranton on December 17, lawyers sparred over miners rights to know who pays the lawyer for non union men before the commission. Darrow pressed that operators fund the counsel while insisting union recognition is not an issue. Independent operators’ Ira Burns outlined three questions wages hours non union men with focus on separate colliery conditions and fears that broader union influence could ruin Pennsylvania anthracite business.

Scranton Darrow Jay Simon P. Wolverton Reading Company United States Pennsylvania Ira H. Burns Questons United Mine Workers

Testimony Rages Over Non-Union Strikes

Witnesses for the non union men testified that strikers had killed one man and harassed two others during the suspension. Mrs. James Wenston, wife of the murdered man, and her son-in-law spoke as the first two witnesses. Darrow questioned the son-in-law about who paid the lawyers. The exchange grew heated in a lively tilt, and Chairman Gray announced the commissioners found it immaterial who backed the non union men. The commission adjourned at five until tomorrow.

James Wenston Darrow Gray

Coal Fleet Sails North with Huge Tonage

Chatham December 17 A large fleet of coal laden schooners passed over the shoals bound northward with an estimated combined cargo of 50 000 tons of bituminous coal. The fleet included 13 four masters the six master George W Wells and the five masters Cora Cressey Louise B Crary and Van Allens Houghton.

Chatham George W. Wells Cora Cressey Louise B. Crary van Allen Houghton

Cattle Killed Under Foot and Mouth Crusade at Concord Reformatory

In the drive against foot and mouth disease inspectors killed 65 cattle at the Concord reformatory, 52 infected and 13 healthy. Five hundred hogs will also be killed though uninfected. Milk cows losses cripple the institution’s supply and butter, while traffic prohibition blocks replacements.

Concord Concord Reformatory

Military Athletics Approved for Post Athletic Visits

Washington December 17. The secretary of war approved Gen. Randall's recommendation to allow officers and men with proper restrictions to visit other posts for athletic contests. He also approved an annual department contest in field sports, to be held without extra government expense.

Washington Secretary of War Randall Department of the Columbia Department

Hedstrom Fails Ten-Mile Motorcycle Record Try

Oscar Hedstrom attempted to lower the ten mile motor cycle record in Savannah Georgia. He failed to complete the first mile but improved each of the next eight miles. A tire came off in the ninth mile and he was thrown heavily but not seriously hurt. The record would have been broken apart from the accident.

Savannah Oscar Hedstrom Hedstrom

Four Shootings and Murder Promote Black Exodus in South Bend

In South Bend Indiana on December 17 four shootings and one murder involving black participants have led to shuttered clubs and saloons run by black people and many African Americans fleeing the city. The record notes fear and rising hostility driving departures amid tense local conditions. Nearby a display of pictures titled Maker at the corner of John street is mentioned.

South Bend Ind

Nature and the Camera by A Radclyffe Dugmore book notice

The article reviews Dugmore’s book on photographing life in nature. It outlines chapters from equipment and lighting to photographing birds, animals, reptiles, insects, fish, plants, and trees with fifty plus illustrations. Illustrated from the author’s photos, published by Doubleday Page at 1.25 dollars net.

Dugmore Ciauaren A. Radclyffe Dugmore Doubleday, Page & Co New York G. Prince & Son

Better Than a Plaster Pain Balm Ad

An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a superior dampening plaster for back and chest pain. It claims relief for deep seated muscular and rheumatic pain and urges purchase from druggists. Pricing and dealer details reference Tospe te 8200 WL. Ralley & over Timack street.

Drugeieta Ralley & Over Timack Street

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