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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1902

Page

2

Lowell Defeats Salem In Polo Exhibition 5 to 1

Lowell outclassed Salem 5 to 1 in Huntington hall with Heffernan and Wodtke starring for Salem while Fox Holderness and Lewis led Lowell. The match featured a largely gentlemanly display with accidental goalings and tight defense as Pierce and Murphy pressed the Salem cage. Attendance reached about 600 as referee Thomas Connolly oversaw play.

Lowell Salem Huntington Hall Alphonse Big Bill Heffernan Wodtke Heffernan Pierce Wootke Fox Holderness Lewis Jean Murphy Pierce Wodike Jean Ce Douerty Holderness O'Hara Fox Eiadan Wees Salem, Wootke Murphy Thomas Connolly Timor—R. C. Paradis

Polo Results From Lowell and Portland Matches

Lowell-Lowell defeated Salem 5 to 1 while Portland beat Clinton 8 to 4 in polo action. The games showcased strong offense from Lowell and Portland with standout plays across both matches.

Polo Shots Move Picks and Plans for Lowell Visit

Plymouth faces Lowell on Thursday as veteran Tom Cotter hosts a Salem rink night with a large Waltham and Boston delegation expected. Pierce trade talks with Worcester hinge on Parsons risk, while Hart awaits Worcester inspection. Referee logistics favor local officiating. O'Brien's Auburn home noted. Connolly Lowell-born ref praised. Portland-Lewis travel costs cited.

Salem Tom Cotter Waltham Boston O’brien Auburn St. John’s Connolly Lowell Maine Portland Lewiston

Winchester parent praises Foley's Honey and Tar relief

Cc W Lynch of Winchester Indiana states his boy faced membranous croup and the first dose of Foley's Honey and Tar provided relief. He continued its use and the child soon recovered. Signed by F C Goodale and C E Carter.

Cc. W. Lynch Winchester Ind Foley F. C. Goodale C. E. Carter

Mann School Alumni Honor Beloved Lowell Master

In a late night gathering of former Mann school pupils and friends, guests recall the youth under Mr Chase. Speakers include John J Hogan John P Mahoney Rev Fr Walsh and others praising the teacher for guiding civic virtue, charity, and American patriotism. The reunion closes with songs and a framed gift of a gold headed cane and umbrella.

John J. Hogan John P. Mahoney Martin J. Courtney James Holland John Welch Michael J. Dowd Michael Garvey Peter Donohoe Fr. Walsh John F. Convery Cornelius Callahan D. J. Murphy Michael McCue John H. Harrington Simon Flynn P. Keyes, Jr T. F. Quirk Daniel J. Donovan Henry Keyes Wm. F. Farrell James Welty Charles F. Keyes Frank Brady John W. McEvoy Thomas Rogers Mann George F. Willey Mr. Chase Cornelius F. Callahan Old Acre Samuel Chase Callahan Mann School Lowell Harrington Michael H. McCue McCue Tie Chase Old Mann School Michael J. Dow America Willey Prof Arthur G. Pollard Pollard Bank Sullivan Ward Coughlin Edward F. Slattery Auld Lane Syne

Photographic Portrait Sent to Roosevelt by Diaz

John Barrett, delegate to the Pan American Congress in Mexico, delivered a large photographic portrait of President Diaz to President Roosevelt. Diaz wrote his name on the photo with warm regard for the American people and Roosevelt. The portrait was made for Roosevelt after he had sent a recent Diaz portrait to Diaz.

Washington John Barrett Pan- American Congress Mexico President Diaz Roosevelt Diaz Barrett

Honest Joe Harker Dies a Noted New York Financier

Joseph Harker an early New York resident and famed broker known as Honest Joe died at his home. Born 1822 in New Jersey he befriended Commodore Vanderbilt who gave him the nickname. He once owned Maud S., paying 40000, later selling her to William H. Vanderbilt for the same amount.

New York Joseph Harker Honest Joe Mr. Harker Gloucester County New Jersey Commodore Vanderbilt Commodore

Dividend Declared for NH Banking Co Depositors

Nashua New Hampshire banking firm once failed will pay an additional 15 percent dividend to depositors. The February 6 payment totals 126000 dollars, lifting overall disbursements to 788000 dollars, about 85 percent of deposits.

Nashua N. H New Hampshire Banking Co

Prohibition fines total $800 at Brattleboro hotel

Brattleboro Vermont January 6 judge Newton levied fines totaling 800 on Lester Wilbur proprietor Jerome Ward clerk and Michael Bowker bartender of the American House for violating the prohibitory law. The building owner announced plans to close the hotel immediately.

Brattleboro, Vt Judge Newton Lester Wilbur Jerome Ward Michael Bowker American House

Laxative Bromo Quinine Claim for Quick Cold Cure

An advertisement asserts a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises a full refund if the remedy fails, notes HB and W Grove’s signature on the box, and lists a 25 cent price.

W. Grove

Lenz Case Closed with $7000 Damages Paid

A high profile international diplomacy case ended as Mrs. Lenz received 7000 dollars in damages for the death of her son Frank G. Lenz, killed by Turkish officials. The payment was routed by the state department to attorney John Mueller of Pittsburg, with L A W and President Keenan securing President McKinley’s attention for final settlement.

Pittsburg Lenz Frank G. Lenz State Department John Mueller Keenan McKinley

St Pauls Men’s League Meeting Highlights Social Program

The St Pauls M E church Men’s League met at 8 pm with plans for the future and several new members admitted in full connection. After a social spread led by Mr Murphy topics ranged from Monroe doctrine to Venezuela and South Africa. A talk on paper making by Mr Coburn followed, then Mr Murphy on newspaper paper use and Mr Martin’s Success reading. Mr Drew discussed railroad ticket office sales as the group adjourned to plan future gatherings.

Men's League of St. Paul's M. E. Church Murphy Venezuela South Africa Coburn New York City Martin Drew B. & M. Railroad Mdine Street

Battalion Inspections Planned for Sixth Regiment Units

Major Marshall conducts the bat talion inspection of Co G at the armory tonight and Major Cook inspects Co C Wednesday. Four inspections planned this year in the Sixth regiment four total two battalion one regimental and one State. Company M notes Ninth regiment battalion inspection January 16 under Major Sullivan. Ninth regiment to have two inspections this year one battalion and one State.

Marshall Co. G Cook Co. C Sullivan

Letter Carriers' Mutual Benefit Association installs officers

The installation night named George S. Howard as president and David A. Mahoney as vice president. Edwin A. Howe became treasurer and also collector of M. B. A. Recording secretary Joseph J. Ward and financial secretary Charles J. Tummelty were chosen. Trustees included Edwin A. Howe Thomas E. Meagher and Frank Randlett. John F. Lynch served as sergeant-at-arms. Refreshments followed and members enjoyed card playing late.

Mutual Benefit Association George S. Howard David A. Mahoney Edwin A. Howe Joseph J. Ward Charles J. Tummelty Thomas E. Meagher Frank Randlett John F. Lynch

Special Meetings At Immanuel Baptist Church This Week

Immanuel Baptist Church on Blossom street hosts four consecutive special meetings starting this evening. Noted speakers include RE Lawrence of Boston tonight, Rev John A McElwain of Boston Wednesday, Rev W W Hackett of South Medford Thursday, and James H Earle son of the late A B Earle Friday. Special solo singing each evening by Rev R F True and W J Beaver.

Immanuel Baptist Church Blossom Street RE. A. Lawrence Boston John A. McElwain Clarendon Street Baptist Church W. W. Hackett South Medford Mass Jas. H. Earle A. B. Earle R. F. True W. J. Beaver

Peculiarities of Children Lecture at First Trinitarian Church

George H. Archibald opened a lecture series on Child Nurture at the First Trinitarian church. He traced two temperaments the Motor and the Sensor with Caesar and Plato as examples, urging parents and teachers to tailor education to temperaments and to study themselves through child study.

George H. Archibald Trinitarian Church Mr. Archibald Caesar Plato Archibald

English Literature Lesson Opens With Miss Coburn

The first lesson of English literature will be held at 7 30 Miss Coburn who gave a talk on English authors and their homes Saturday evening will conduct the class The subject will be Tertt s Lady of the Lake All women invited to join the class mid winter dressmaking starts Heat Week Register before Friday Sale of furniture of the late Geo F P Offutt opened yesterday to a large attendance. goods sold very low and buyers pleased

Coburn Tertt Geo. FP. Offutt

Amateur Operatic Society Meets at Steinert Sons Warerooms

The Amateur Operatic Society gathers at the warerooms of M. Steinert Sons company on Wednesday evening for a performance preview and rehearsal session. Members discuss program selections and social plans as the venue buzzes with rehearsal activity.

M. Steinert Sons Company

Free Distribution Of Coke Dandruff Cure Announced

A. R. Bremer & Co. will hold another free distribution of Coke Dandruff Cure at Frye & Crawford's drug store 396 Merrimack Street on Thursday and Friday. The firm says samples will meet demand and urges testing the remedy for dandruff hair loss and scalp troubles amid many imitations. Further notices will appear in the paper.

A. R. Bremer & Co Frye & Crawford A. R. Bremer Company Frye & Crawford's Apothecaries

Amateur operatic society meeting by Frye and Crawford

Frye and Crawford apothecaries invite all interested to a 7.30 gathering at 396 Merrimack Street to discuss forming an amateur operatic society. Director P W Edmunds plans two performances of H M S Pinafore for a local charity and all are invited.

P. W. Edmunds

Greeks Celebrate Christmas At Church Service For 600

The Greeks held an elaborate Christmas service last night at their church attended by 600 people highlighting the festive observance.

Referee Referes Six Day Race to Board of Control

Boston January six day race finish referred to NCAA board of control. Special meeting set for tomorrow in New York. Track management withholds prize money until board decision. Referee Kelsey notes disciplinary actions for riders based on Saturday night conduct.

Boston R. F. Kelsey MC. A Board of Control of New York Board of Control Kelsey

McGovern Sullivan Bout Set for Washington’s Birthday Card

In New York on January 6, it was announced the 25 round bout between Terry McGovern and Dave Sullivan will be staged before the Southern A. C. of Louisville on February 22. The match carries 25 rounds at 126 pounds with weigh in at 10 a.m. The purse is 60 percent of gross receipts, split 65 percent to the winner and 35 percent to the loser.

New York Terry McGovern Dave Sullivan A. C Louisville Washington

Fight Over Market Quotations Reaches Court

Chicago January 6 The battle among telegraph firms to bar outsiders from obtaining Chicago Board of Trade market quotes resurfaced in United States circuit court. A bill filed by Cleveland and Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies seeks to restrain 13 individuals and firms from illegally stealing quotations from the complainant's wires.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade United States Circuit Court Cleveland and Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies John Kohlsaar

Pardons Granted to 27 Cuban Prisoners by Governor General

Washington reports Governor-General Wood, on the Cuban secretary of justice’s recommendation, pardoned 27 prisoners confined in Cuban jails. Partial pardons were also granted to Manuel Lorenzo Forcade and Enrique Cargagas Junco for falsification of official documents.

Washington Wood Manuel Lorenzo Forcade Enrique Cargagas Junco

Government dock tested in New Orleans test

In New Orleans today the government dock underwent an official test before the board of examiners. The battleship Illinois entered at 11 45 and was successfully raised. The dock’s lifting capacity is nominally 15 090 tons but can lift 18 000 tons if needed.

New Orleans Board of Examiners Illnois

Twenty-Three Drowned at Lezaro River Mouth

A bark capsized at the mouth of the Lezaro River near Corunna in Corunna province. Of the 28 aboard, most were women and are drowned.

Corunna Spain Lezaro

Orator Bryan at Jackson Day Banquet in Wooster

In Wooster Ohio on January 6 Hon William J Bryan spoke at a Jackson day banquet, urging the Democratic party to imitate Andrew Jacksons steadfastness. He argued rightness precedes success, warned against money power, monopolies, imperialism, and urged constitutional government under Jeffersonian equality.

Bryan Wooster Ohio William J. Bryen New Haven Boston Ana Andrew Jackson Democracic Party New Orleans Democratic Party England United States

Hurley Aggressive Meeting Nominates Knight City Marshal

Salem reports a heated city meeting after the inauguration. Mayor Hurley nominated Edward Knight for city marshal replacing John W. Hart, with several reserve officers named and two removals proposed. Alderman Turner urged caution before approving Knight. The mayor claimed bribery concerns tied to a board member and referred the issue to the city solicitor for possible action.

Salem Hurley Edward H. Knight John W. Hart Richard Buckley Ralph L. Welcome Knight Turner Hart Board of Aldermen

Frye Shipping Bill Endorsed by Bath Board of Trade

The Bath board of trade adopted a resolution recommending passage of the Frye shipping bill in a meeting held on January 6. The action signals local support for the proposed legislation affecting shipping interests.

Bath Board of Trade Frye

Watchful Waverer In Captain's Chair Incident

A drunken man sought shelter at a central police station and drifted between alert and drowsy states. A sympathetic detective placed him in the captain’s empty office chair to rest. While the detective was gone on a rush assignment, the man remained asleep with his head on his chest, as an elderly farmer arrived fifteen minutes later.

Central

Notice of dissolution of opticians firm Saul & Co

The co partnership between A White of Lowell and Charles T Saul under Charles T Saul & Co Opticians is dissolved by mutual consent. Saul will continue the business at 70 Central street Lowell MA and all accounts payable to or against the firm will be paid by Charles T Saul. December 31 1901 Lowell Mass.

A. White Lowell Charles T. Saul

Farmer foils pillowcase thief tale at Chicago police

A farmer robs, then reports theft at headquarters after a woman snatches his watch. He confronts a sleeping captain in the chair, but the officer wakes and strikes. The farmer escapes through the city hall corridor as he shouts the thief kept the watch. The farmer vows the tale reveals police corruption.

Clark Street Detective Headquarters Cap Chicago Police Department Chicago Tribune

Catebria Headache Relief Declared to Quiet Nerves

All druggists sell Catebria claimed to ease headaches and steady nerves. The ad markets the product as a calming remedy for general nervous distress.

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