Off Day as Lawrence Routs Lowell in Polo Showdown
Nearly 2000 Lowell fans watched Lawrence defeat Parsons' team 9 to 8 after a tense second period. Gavitt and Whipple starred for Lawrence while Holderness endured a head injury but stayed in the game. In the evening, Clinton topped Worcester 7 to 6 in overtime as Devlin and Daly featured for Clinton and Worcester. Attendance totals reached about 3500 across both games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wiley
Lowell
Parsons
Lowells
Lewis
Pierce
Jean
Holderness
Fox
Wiley
Gavitt
Lawrence
Whipple
Devlin
Tibbetts
Willl
L Lawrence
Aioe
Worcester
Clinton
Clinton Worcester Cunningham
R Daly Lincoln
Houghton Hanley
Devlin Gardner
Bartlett-Moran
Cashman
Bannon
Lincoln
Daly
Daly Clinton
Lincoln Clinton
Hadley Clinton
Devlin Clinton
Cunningham
McGeachy
Timer—Brewer
Burkes
Donnelly
Qualey
Tighe
Allard
Alard
Healey
Connors
Kelliher
lcFarland
McFarland
Regan
Wilson
McManmon
Charles Connors
J. Murphy
Lowell Stumbles in Lawrence Defeat 9 to 8
Evening report of Lowell’s loss at Lawrence in a tightly contested game. About 1500 spectators witnessed a see-saw match with scores 4-4 at halftime and 6-5 Lawrence after two periods. Lawrence netted three quick goals late, while Lowell fought back with a Pierce goal and two by Jean, but fell short.
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Lowell
Lawrence
Pierce
Jean
Plymouth Defeats Salem 7 to 4 in Tired Town Match
In Plymouth on December 25 Plymouth and Salem played tired hockey with Plymouth winning 7 to 4. Craig starred for Salem, while Hipson and Wood led Plymouth. Scoring halted in the second period. ref O'Brien and timekeeper Bradford were noted, 800 in attendance.
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Plymouth
Salem
Craig
Hipson
Wood
Murphy
Heffernan
Murphy Roberts
Craig Miller
Doherty Wood
O'Hara
Mullen
Roberts
Miller
Sesueie
Plymock
Doherty
Foul—Miller
O’brien
Timor
Bradford
Lewiston and Portland battle in 4-2 city hall polo win
Lewiston defeats Portland 4 to 2 in a hard fought local polo match at city hall with aggressive Lewiston play and strong Portland blocking. Mercer McGilvray and McGilvray starred for Lewiston while Mallory and Cameron led Portland. Attendance near 100. Referee O'Brien. Time McDonough.
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Lewiston
Lewistons
Portlands
City Hall
Portland
Lewiston Portland Mercer
Jason MecGilvray
Phillips Murtagh
Burgess
Mallory
Mercer
Jason
O’brien
Timor—McDonough
Polo Shots at Lowell Freshman Polo Clash
Clinton faced Lowell in a rough and lengthy polo match. The final score hinted Lowell’s off day as Gavitt and Whipple aided Lawrence’s victory while Devlin and Jean clashed in scrimmages. Referee Furbush, a seasoned polo player, oversaw the rough play.
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Lowell Lawrence Lewis
Gavitt Pierce
Gavitt Jeann
Wiley Holderness
Devlin Fox
Tibbitts
Lowell Pierce
Lawrence
Wiley
Lowell Lewis
Lowell Pierce Wees
Lawrence Gavitt
Gavitt
Whipple
Lowell
Pierce
Iwrence
Steeee
Well
Jean Seeee
Fox
Lewis
Holderness
Devlin
Furbush
Timor—Paradis
Salem Defeats Plymouth 5 to 3 in Afternoon Hockey Bout
Salem edged Plymouth 5 3 in a mid afternoon game led by Miller for Plymouth and O Hara for Salem. No goals in the first period. Attendance listed at 1100 with Murphy and Hipson among the top rushers. Referee Connolly and timer Porter noted.
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Salem
Plymouth
Miller
Salem O’hara
Murphy
Hipson
Wodtke
Roberts Doherty
Miller O'Hara
Woods Heffernan
G Mullen
Hipsoon
Rushes Murphy
Steps—Heffernan
Mullen
Foul—Miller
Connolly
Timer—Porter
Lewiston Defeats Portland In Polo Match 4 to 1
In Portland Lewiston beat Portland 4 to 1 in an afternoon polo contest. Key Portland players Campbell and Jason impressed, but Burgess limited them to one goal. Lewiston’s Hayes and Cameron stood out for their teams. Attendance noted for the evening Worcester event where Clinton defeated a new Worcester polo team 7 to ?
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Portland
Lewiston
Campbell
Jason
Burgess
Hayes
Lewistons
Cameron
Portlands
Lewiston Portland
Mercer
Jason McGilvray
Campbell Murtaugh
McKay Hayes
Cameron Burgess
G Dallery
Tason
McGilwary
Secadlpage
Liereer
Mallory
Dicer
Eveing
Worcester
Clinton
Stead on Americanization of the World in Daily News
The Daily News discusses William T. Stead’s pamphlet and notes Britain’s commercial decline relative to the United States. It doubts any Anzio American Federation, cites Britons’ caste pride, and foresees possible federation with the United States only after disasters. It ponders US protectionism and possible offers to Jamaica Canada or Australasia.
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London
The
Daily News
William T. Stead
Gladstone
United States
Great Britain
Stead
Cobden
United Stats
Jamaica
Canada
Australasia
Fatal pedestrian strike on Canadian Pacific line
In Richford Vermont on December 25 a Boston morning express train on the Canadian Pacific railroad struck and instantly killed William Wilson, 30, who was walking on the track between Richford and Abercorn Quebec.
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Richford
Boston Morning Express
Canadian Pacific Railroad
William Wilson
Abercorn
Que
Devoe Paint Durability Claims in 19th Century Ad
An antique advertisement touts Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint lasting twice as long as lead and oil mixtures. It promotes a cold cure claim with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and includes a money-back promise. The box bears HE. W. Grove's signature, listed at 26 cents.
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Devoe
HE. W. Grove
Cuban Veterans Banquet Honors U S Fleet in Havana
In Havana a banquet for United States fleet officers marked a grateful demonstration by Cuban veterans. Gen Carlos Garcia presided as Gov Gen Wood spoke of a stable Cuba when the fleet returns. Rear Admiral Higginson thanked Cubans, noting the navy helped bring peace and no political sign. Captain McCalla paid tribute to Gen Garcia and Cuban courage at Santiago.
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Havana
United States
Carlos Garcia
Wood
Republic
Cuba
Higginson
McCalla
Gen. Garcia
Santiago
Spalding responds to Freedman letter on league issue
Washington December 25 Mr A G Spalding left for South Carolina after releasing a statement replying to Mr An drew Freedman's attorney. He asserts he was legally elected president of the National League on December 4 and remains so until a court decides otherwise while obeying a New York Supreme Court order restraining his acting as president-secretary treasurer. He criticizes Freedman and his methods and says the case should go to trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. G. Spalding
South Carolina
Andrew Freedman
Spalding
National League
Natinal League
John IL. Rogers
Philadelphia
Alfred W. Kiddle
New York
Freedman
Supreme Court of New York
Paris Toy Fair Draws Crowds as Children Benefit
Paris on December 25 saw a busy toy fair with promenaders filling boulevards. American children benefited from a fete hosted by Mr and Mrs Michael De Young of San Francisco at the Continental hotel. A large Christmas tree sparkled with toys in a hotel room while United States Ambassador Porter and Mrs Porter and Consul General Gowdy and Mrs Gowdy attended the gift distribution.
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Paris
Michael de Young
San Francisco
Continental Hotel
United States
Porter
Gowdy
Christmas in London Hails Quiet Royal Holiday
London on Christmas day enjoyed fine weather with renewed heavy snow from Scotland. King Edward and the Princess Victoria attended morning services at the Chapel Royal and dined with the Duke and Duchess of Connaught at Clarence House. The queen sent vast toy gifts to a London children’s hospital and the royal family gave to other hospitals. Edward contributed to dinners for all household troops regiments.
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London
Scotland
Victoria
Chapel Royal
St. James Palace
Duke
Duchess of Connaught
Clarence House
Children’s Hospital
Edward
Household Troops
Rhodes not planning permanent Dalham Hall residence
Cairo dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports Cecil Rhodes does not intend to settle permanently at Dalham Hall nor to build racing stables. He reportedly bought the estate to enjoy an agreeable residence on visits to England.
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London
Cairo
Daily Telegraph
Cecil Rhodes
Dalham Hall
Rhodes
England
Cure for Piles Claims by Local Tradesman
Sioux Falls, February 18, 1901. F. Capps, a stone mason of 216 North Minnesota Avenue, reports a 32 year battle with protruding piles. After four months using Pyramid Pile Cure, the condition vanished within a single 50 cent box and remains cured. Sold by all druggists with the book Piles, Causes and Cure mailed by Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Minn.
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Sioux Falls
3. D
F. Capps
Minnesota Avenue
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall
Pope Celebrates Midnight Mass at Vatican and Improves
Rome reports the Pope celebrated midnight mass and assisted at two other masses at the Vatican. His Holiness’s health has improved and he will resume diplomatic audiences tomorrow.
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Rome
Vatican
Berlin Considers Dropping Minimum Grain Duties in Tariff Bill
Berlin reports the government will propose removing the minimum grain duties when the tariff bill committee meets. The Agrarians pushed these duties to set a limit for concessions in treaty talks. The ministerial move aligns with Russia's hard line on grain and hay and avoids tariff commitments for now.
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Berlin
Russia
Postmaster Resigns. Smith Recommended for Orleans Office
Fall River December 25 Captain H F Atewood postmaster at Orleans has resigned to move to California next month. Congressman Wm S Green, flooded with applicant letters, says he will recommend Simon L Smith for the vacancy. Smith is a Civil War veteran who served in the 43d regiment Massachusetts Volunteers.
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Fall River
H. F. Atewood
Orleans
California
Green
Simon L. Smith
Smith
43D
Mass
Body of Rev Kiernan Removed to Church for Funeral
The body of Rev. Owen Kiernan pastor of Immaculate Conception church was moved from the rectory to the church with the usual ceremonies. Six parish members bore the body and chanted the litany. It will lie in state under parish guard until funeral services set for tomorrow.
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Fall River
Owen Kiernan
Immaculate Conception
Mrs. Mary McPartland Dies After Staircase Fall
Marlboro report of a Christmas visit ends in tragedy as Mrs. Mary McPartland, 55, falls through a cellar door mis identified as hall door. She dies from neck injuries after the fall.
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Marlboro
Mary Mc- Partland
Patrick Larkin
Million Dollar Blaze in Merida Henequen Warehouses
Reports from Merida Yucatan indicate a massive fire at Progressso destroying ten thousand bales of henequen in the Pshanove Bros warehouse and adjoining facilities of Gabriel and Calante and the Merida railway consignment department. The loss is estimated at one million dollars.
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Mexico City
Merida
Yucatan
Progresso
Pshanove Bros
Gabriel and
Calante
Rumored Irish Land Bill Aims At Tenant Purchase Plan
London December 26 The Daily News reports a rumor of an Irish land bill offering tenant purchase at 17 shillings and landlord sale at 20 shillings with the state covering three years’ difference in payments. The measure is described as an equivalent to compulsory purchase.
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London
the Daily News
Peru Bolivia boundary treaty delayed by Bolivian congress
Lima reports Congress in La Paz adjourned without approving the boundary treaty with Bolivia. A secret session reportedly sanctioned a contract with a Bolivian company formed in London to lease territory in Acre.
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Lima
Peru
Galveston
Texas
Lapaz
Bolivia
Congress
London
Acre
Roosevelt's Hawaii policy stirs planter debate on labor and land
Honolulu reports President Roosevelt’s opposition to more Chinese labor and support for small farms, dampening plans for cheap labor and tariff benefits. Sugar stocks stay firm while Pearl Harbor land suits concede low compensation. Attorney General Dole to press appeals in habeas corpus case challenging grand jury indictments.
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Honolulu
Victoria
B. C
Roosevelt
Hawaii
Congress
Cuba
Philippines
Porto Rico
United States
Naval Station
Pearl Harbor
United States District Court
Bernice Pauahi Bishop
Texas Toughs
Paris Texas December 26 Rev J H McCinton living near Deport was shot to death by a crowd of men at his door. He reportedly identified some of them and gave their names to officers before dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Texas
J. H. McCinton
Deport
Southern Mill Burned At Florence Plant Destroyed
A cotton oil mill plant owned by the Virginia Carolina Chemical company in Florence burned tonight. The facility held six hundred tons of cotton seed and products and four Atlantic Coast Line Railroad freight cars. Estimated value of mill and plant is $40,000 and stock $40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Virginia- Carolina Chemical Company
Atlantic Coast Line R. R
Gas escapes kill two at Fort Wayne home
In Fort Wayne Indiana two people are dead and a third dying after a gas leak at the residence of George Schaafer a 65 year old retired grocer. The victims include Anna James and George Schaafer with Henry Anderson the Civil War veteran friend near death. Police report the chimney flue was blocked with soot and the gas filled the tightly sealed house.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
George Schaafer
Anna James
Henry Anderson
Schaafer
James
Anderson
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Lawrence Lowell Whipple
R Lewis Gavitt
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Sainte
Pio
Huntington Hall
Fickets
Ellingwood’s Jug Store
Hibbard Ss
Hestra Will
Merrimack Street
Brockton
Gardner
Bartlett
Daly Lincoln
Houghton Hadley
Ec Devlin Gardner
Nevan Cashman
Houghton Ole
Houghton
Cunningham Clinton
Steps
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Polo League
P. A
B. C. C. Buckly
Stearns Brown
Simpson
Riley Barrington
Jeffcock
Dodge
Buckly
Brown
Broadbent
Stearns
Riley
J. Garner
B.C
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Lowell Wenee
Lewiston Plymouth
Salem Aee
Wors
London Daily News
Ment
King Edward
Princess Victoria
Johann Hoff
Bowler Bros
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Werrimack
Ack and
Dutton Streets
J. Murphy, JR
SA Polio
Texas Toughs
Rev. J. H. McCinton
Southern Mill
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