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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1902

Page

2

Lowell 8 Clinton 6 polo clash thrills Huntington hall

The Lowell Polo team triumphed 8 to 6 over Clinton before about 2000 fans in Huntington hall. Key players included Lowell’s Lewis Jean Holderness and Clinton’s Mercer Gardner, with several accidental goals shaping the tight contest and a show of rough play from both sides.

Lowell Boys Huntington Hall Lowell Clinton Farrell Gardner Fritz Klobzedanz Tommy Holderness Lewis Jean Hart Campbell Holderness Tibbitts Mercer Cashman Mage Clinton Lewis Mercer Hart R Campbell Jean Ec Farrell Holderness Gardner Tibbitts M.S. Lowell Lewis Lowell Mercer Clinton Lewis Clinton Mercer Clnton Foul—Hart Klobedanz Timer—Paradis

Chelsea Defeats Portland Five to Two in Polo Matinee

In Boston at Chelsea yesterday Chelsea beat Portland 5 to 2 in a matinee polo match before about 600 spectators. The scoring was slow through two periods, with Chelsea taking the lead late in the third. Craig, Chelsea’s light first rush, faced heavy defense, and Curtis will join in as first rush starting Tuesday.

Boston Chelsea Portland Craig Cotter Curtis Lawrence Turner Wodtke McGilvray Miller Murtaugh Doherty Hayes Graftam Burgess Wodtke T.elsea Wodtke Portland McGilvray Chelsea Wodtke Portland Hayes Chelesa Turner Graffam Connolly Jimer Riley

Providence Dominates Lawrence 9-1 in Final Minute Scare

Providence defeats Lawrence 9 to 1 as Howe scores a late goal with 1:02 remaining to avoid a whitewash. Mallory delivers standout goaltending in front of about 1,400 fans, while Bone and Cunningham star for Providence with strong rushes and goal actions.

Providence R. I Lawrence Howe Mallory Cunningham Curtiis Bone Howe Canavan McKay McGrath Devlin Mallory Bone Provence Cunningham Providence Bonele Curtis Connell aimer—Perrin

Providence at Lowell Polo Six Game Night

The Christmas day polo schedule drew near ten thousand spectators with Providence leading at 2300. A funeral dirge by the band followed after Patty Moran was struck in the abdomen.

Providence Lowell Patty Moran

Polo Magnates Meet Over Three Week Polo Schedule

The American Roller Polo league met in Boston and agreed to raid the Western league for top players. A three week schedule was adopted listing games from December 29 to January 28 including Worcester Providence Lowell Chelsea Portland Lawrence Clinton and other matchups.

Boston Portland Worcester Providence Chelsea Lawrence Lowell Clinton Worccester

Polo talk and game notes from multiple papers in Indiana

League chatter and game summaries from Indianapolis to Muncie reveal polo and football drama. Mentions Cameron returning for Racine and Whipple joining the squad amid a losing streak, plus Hart’s lone foul and Canavan’s finger wound in Lawrence area coverage.

Cameron Racine Whipple

Worcester polo player Daly held on assault charge

Dan Daly, Worcester polo team first rusher, faced court on assault charges against 16 year old Austin Garvey. With defense unprepared, a continuance until January 6 was granted and Daly released on $100. Worcester team members may counter sue over alleged assault by Garvey on a visiting player.

Clinton Dan Daly Worcester Austin Garvey Daly Garvey

Gardner to Meet Carter in Six Round Lyceum Bout

Lowell middleweight George Gardner meets Chicago’s Kid Carter at the Lyceum club tonight in a six round match. Gardner expects no worse than a draw and notes both fighters are in strong condition. Gardner has beaten Carter three times, but Carter has shown improvement and could challenge hard. Lowell fans back Gardner to secure the decision in a fast, close contest.

George Gardner Lowell Kid Carter Lyceum Club Chicago Gardner Carter

Australian pugilist Griffo defeats Bain in eight at Peoria

The Ring reports Young Griffo’s return with a eight round victory over Bain in Peoria NL. Abe Attell joins Young Corbett’s training staff and plans to ally with Corbett after his mill with Eddie Hanlon concludes. Highlights include Munroe’s past as amateur coast champion and surprising win over Jeffries in Butte, with notes on his boxing and football ties.

Young Griffo Bain Peoria Abe Attell California Young Corbett Attell Corbett Eddie Hanlon Hanlon San Francisco Jack Munroe Jeffries Butte Munroe Olympic Watsonville Hank Griffin

Admiral Gervais Involved In Cabinet Fracas

Paris December 29 The Figaro reports Admiral Gervais recently fought with M Tissier chief of cabinet under Minister Pelletan at the ministry of marine and was ordered from the office. The incident may be raised tomorrow in ministerial discussions. Pelletan denies any personal clash and says the admiral has not complained. St Johns Newfoundland December 28 another fierce gale ha moved along the coast causing damage and delaying ships including the Allan Line steamer Peruvian with 300 Canadian cattle from Halifax.

Paris The Figaro Gervais Ministry of Marine M. Tissier M. Pelletan Marine Matin Pelletan St. Johns N. F Allan Line Cape Race Halifax

Falls and Burkinshaw Reliable Low Priced Druggists Ad

Falls and Burkinshaw advertise as reliable low priced druggists successors to C F Blanchard at 48 Middlesex corner Thorndike Street opposite Northern Station.

C.F. Blanchard Middlesex, Cor Thorndike Street

J O Tiffany Dead At Attleboro

Joseph Osborne Tiffany longtime superintendent of the Attleboro school department died suddenly this morning in his 68th year. He was a prominent figure in educational circles and served for many years.

Attleboro Joseph Osborne Tiffany

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab Lets Refund Promise

All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. BE. W. Grove's signature appears on each box, priced at 25 cents.

BE. W. Grove

Maynard Crushes Nashua in Timely Home Victory

Maynard, led by Porter and a stellar cast including Cullen Cairns and Godley, overwhelmed Nashua 36 to 11 at Maynard. The first period closed 11 to 2, with Maynard dominating all game segments as McFarland alone aided Nashua. Attendance was about 400. referee Charles Connors.

Worcester Dee Chelsea Almast Chelsea Daly Craig Pierce Wodtke Devlin Miller Wood Doherty Jannon G Heffernan Worcester Daly Ssepnenenska Euiedieg Chelsea Wodtke Maynard Whittemore Nashua Jack Porter Cullen Noonan Cairns Godley McFarland McFarland Noonan Howe Cairns Wilson Porter Horne Levesque Orr Porter Howe Wilson Charles Connors Lowell Timers S. H. Sawyer Hudson

Marlboros Open Lead in Busy Basketball Season

The Marlboro team press continues as P. A. C. and Lowell challenge for leadership. Capt. Kelliher struggles against Lowell’s defense while Manchester’s Hough and Smith loom as key matchups. Referee Connors earns praise and Manchester visits Lowell with Allard and Hough set to clash, with tickets selling fast for Associate Hall event.

Manchester Lowell Smith Hough Gray Allard Pawtucketville

Archduke Leopold Refuses To Renounce Austrian Rights

From Vienna an interview reports Archduke Leopold declining to renounce his Austrian subject rights. Emperor Francis Joseph demands full resignation and naturalization abroad. The archduke seeks his appanage and vows to pursue legal action to defend his status. In Geneva, Swiss officials reportedly refuse the German delegation’s request to expel the Crown Princess of Saxony.

Vienna Leopold Francis Joseph Austria Geneva Saxony Switzerland

Boston embezzler held after Hartford transfer

Hartford report says Inspector Collins of the Boston police arrived to take back Martin Welch charged with embezzling 2700 dollars from his father James Welch a South Boston real estate dealer. Welch was seized on a Boston train and $2491 was found in his clothing.

Hartford Conn Inspector Collins Boston Police Boston Martin Welch James Welch Welch

Army Nominations Held Up by Senate Committee

Washington December 28 The Senate military affairs committee, awaiting an investigation, postponed all army nominations below major. Complaints allege unfair selection under the reorganization law and delays in commissions, with volunteers filling early vacancies and some officers promoted ahead of West Point graduates. A subcommittee will report when Congress reconvenes.

Washington Senate Committee On Military Affairs Uabove West Point Committee On Congress

Venezuela's Answer on Arbitration and Hague Court

Caracas reports United States Secretary Bowen conveyed Roosevelt's refusal to act as arbitrator in the Venezuela dispute. Bowen proposed taking the case to The Hague Peace Court and forming a commission including ambassadors and a Venezuelan delegate. Venezuela would guarantee payments by a percentage of customs or a special loan, and President Castro was expected to accept The Hague submission.

Caracas United States Bowen Lopez Baralt Washington Senor Baralt Roosevelt The Hague Venezuela Germany Associated Press

Richardson Arsenic Purchase Ties Family to Local Rich

In Littleton New Hampshire December 28 Officer Rollins of Revere Massachusetts investigates Catherine B Richardson case for poisoning her mother. He finds the surname Richardson in a druggist record of arsenic sales but no given name matches. The officer notes a possible link to I M Richardson of the town through a December 22 letter from Catherine.

Littleton N. H Rollins Revere Mass Richardson Catherine B. Richardson Catherine I. M. Richardson

Dissolution of Japanese Diet Stuns Parliament

The imperial Diet reassembled in Tokyo as the House of Representatives was dissolved by imperial order and the House of Peers prorogued. Elections are set for February amid opposition to the government's naval funding plan.

Tokio Japan Imperial Diet House of Representatives House of Peers Diet

Earthquake Felt in Bigsk During Tomsk Shock Report

An earthquake lasting 23 seconds was felt today at Bigsk in Tomsk, with authorities reporting in St Petersburg. The Turkestan governor general, in a czar’s report on the Andsian disaster, hopes temporary housing for troops and officials at the wrecked city within a month.

St. Petersburg Bigsk Tomsk Turkestan

Burglary ends in gas death of Timothy J. Hayes

In Corning street Boston a burglar Timothy J. Hayes aged 45 entered a gas filled house and was found suffocated in a second floor lavatory by a policeman. A large pipe break, pried lead pipes, and a cut gas meter pipe caused the deadly gas flow. A burglar's jimmy and tools lay nearby as investigators note the room was filled with gas.

Boston Corning Street Timothy J. Hayes Hayes Jimmy

Boston Man Housed After Quarrel in Watertown Square

Michael Rossi of Boston is jailed after a quarrel in Watertown square ends with a neck wound to Toni Williams and a bullet fired. Frank and Raphael Williams are held as witnesses. Rossi faces an assault with a dangerous weapon charge at Waltham police court tomorrow. Williams’ condition is not certain.

Watertown Michael Rossi Boston Toni Williams Frank Raphael Williams Rossi Waltham Williams

Jesse Lee Day Observed by New England Methodists

Boston churches marked Jesse Lee Day with nationwide Methodist services and a mass meeting at People's Temple in the afternoon. The event included a jubilee offering aimed at completing a $20,000,000 fundraising drive begun three years ago.

Boston Jessee Lee Methodist Episcopal New England Methodists of People’s Temple

Syrian Cyclist Arrested in Pawn Shop Ring Thefts

Boston dispatch reports George Johan a Syrian known as the Syrian champion bicycle rider was arrested on a charge of stealing a large number of rings watches and other articles from Jacob De Youngs pawn shop. Officers recovered some property at Johan s room along with pawn tickets for other goods.

Boston George Johan Jacob de Young

Fez unrest cited as critical by Times correspondent

London reports from Fez on December 23 say the Times correspondent doubts local loyalty. He notes both the government and Europeans ridicule his fear of an acute crisis and the pretender's strength, and states he is leaving Fez immediately.

London Fez the Times

Carson's Deed Ends in Tragedy at Florence

In Florence Alabama on December 28 Calvin Carson an elderly Confederate veteran driven by want killed his granddaughter by giving her carbolic acid then cut his own throat. The girl died and Carson was dangerously wounded.

Florence Ala Calvin Carson

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Throat and Lung Diseases

Advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar as a positive cure for throat and lung diseases. Claims substitutes should be refused and lists sellers F C Goodale Carter and Sherburne Elling wood and Falls Burkinshaw.

Foley F.C. Goodale, Carter & Sherburne Ellingwood & Co Falls & Burkinshaw

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Tommy Fritz Klobedanz Cushman Serijy P.C Seenee Tees Seececouns Jakey Patty Richmond Indianapolis Hipson Gavitt Allie Coggeshall Harnaday Fort Wayne Canavan Doherty Juggler Cannon Trout Davy Cusick Tarrant Cusick Lowell Man Chicago Lyceum London Mirror of Life Harvey Checkitts Checkitts Ga. Ia J. O. Tiffany N. E. League Marlboro Soeede A. C Tl Framingham Burkes Ee Marlboro Kelliher South Framingham Burkes John Smith John John Tierney Connors Manchester P. A. C Associate Hall Ellingwood Harry Hough Pennsylvania ARMY Miss Richardson T. J. Hayes Jesse Lee Day Carson Polo Ellingwood’s Ellingwood's
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