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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1902

Page

2

Portland Defeats Lowell 8 to 4 in Brisk Contests

Portland defeated Lowell 8 to 4 on January 10 with Canavan and Cameron standout on defense and Mallory stopping shots. Jean played strongly for Lowell and Fox blocked well in goal as Portland used dominant individual play to clinch the win. Attendance 1800.

Portland Lowell Canavan Cameron Mallory Jean Fox Lowell Warner Lewis Campbell Hart Canavan Jean Cameron Holderness G Fox Warner Seeeseee Hart Campbell Lewis O’brien

Polo Shots Report From Lawrence and Portland Polo Circuits

Lawrence Sun reports on polo stars and teams across ports, praising Hart as a rising find and noting Farrell at centre for Clinton. Speculation on referees Furush Connolly and Whipple draws mixed Lawrence coverage while Jason excites Portland fans and Hart animates Lowell’s attack around the goal.

Pyramid Pile Cure Testimony From Alma West Virginia

A. L. Husing of Alma West Virginia writes that after 20 years suffering from itch ing blind and bleeding piles he found relief with the Pyramid Pile Cure. He says the first application provided blessed relief and a 50 cent box cured him completely. For sale by all druggists with a free little book "Piles Causes and Cure" from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.

A. L. Husing Alma W. Va Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Australian success brings marathon cyclist Martin home

The cyclist Martin, once crippled by rheumatism, built wealth in Australia and Europe, owning a hotel in Lowell and defeating top riders like Harry Elkes. Returning to America, he revisits Boerland, plans to settle in Lowell again, and may pursue local business opportunities.

Notable Privs Named in Veteran List

Privs. Caleb Brimerton, Joseph Co burn, John Grenier, John Gannon, Geo. N. Hicks, Thomas N. Kelley, Charles Lambert, Edmund J.LeClair, George E. Mousette, Charles O'Brien, Thomas Jeay, James Sweeney, Fred B. This sell, James Tuly and Forest T. Weeks.

Caleb Brimerton Joseph Coburn John Grenier John Gannon Geo. N. Hicks Thomas N. Kelley Charles Lambert Edmund J.leclair George E. Mousette Charles O’brien Thomas Jeay James Sweeney Fred B. Thissell James Tuly Forest T. Weeks

Beville Leaves Lowell for Portland Pitcher Deal

Ben Beville, the prominent pitcher released by Manager Lake of Lowell, reportedly signed with Portland. Lake says the team has signed a young pitcher to fill Beville’s spot. Henry Burns was in town Thursday.

Ben Beville Lake Lowell Portland Beville Henry Burns

Plugger Bill Martin Wins Australia Race Title

Lowell cyclist known as Plugger Bill or Your Uncle Bill left the city three years ago to see the world and earn money. He won $27,000 and the Australian championship after defeating all rivals in a race, first stopping in South Africa where he beat every competitor.

Bill” Martin Bill Martin Lowell Australia Aes South Africa

South Framingham beats P. A. C. 28 to 16 in late game

South Framingham dominates P. A. C. 28 to 16 as Martins scores nine goals and Horan features for South Framingham. Porter Allard McFarland also tally while fouls and attendance are noted. Cambridge fans plan to travel to Lowell to root for the visitors against P. A. C.

South Framingham Horan Worcester Lyceum Martins Framingham P. A.C. Porter Tighe Martins McManmon Horan E Wilson Kynoch Rf Allard Halloran McFarland McManmon Porter Allard Tighe Kynoch Rooters Cambridge Lowell

Bowling League Meeting Seeks Protests Prizes Saturday

A league meeting is set for Saturday evening January 11 at 8 oclock on East Merrimack street alleys to wind up the tournament hear protests and award prizes. Final standings list Fairmounts first Belvideres second S C W third City Hall fourth Thorndike fifth Pridmores sixth Co C and Ippos dropped. Individual prize goes to Fullerton Thorndikes with 86.306 average over 12 games Edgell also Thorndike top single string with 110. Chuck Halstead S C W earns highest three string total with 290 and closely trails Fullerton at 86.156 average. Full summary to be issued next week and entry for next tournament requested at meeting.

Merrimack Street Fairmounts Belvideres City Hall Thorndike Pridmores Co. C Ippos Fullerton Thorndikes Edgell Chuck” Halstead

Local YMCA basketball doubleheader draws big crowd

Two games at the YMCA gym drew a large audience as admission is free on Wednesday and Friday nights. The Maroons beat the Oranges 25 to 14 while the Greens defeated the Purples 12 to 9. Bill Coulter starred with superb shooting.

Maroons Oranges Purples Greens Bill” Coulter Supenb

Buntings Fail To Meet Merrimacks This Afternoon

The U. S. Buntings were set for a football game with the Merrimacks of Lawrence this afternoon. Merrimacks did not answer the letter, so the Buntings will be without a game and instead practice on their Wigginville grounds.

U. S

Robison fires open letter at Spalding on baseball beltline

Cleveland January 10 Frank De Haas Robison assigns fault to A G Spalding for past perceived misdeeds in baseball transactions. He cites releases for $20,000 and $30,000 payments to strengthen clubs, criticizes Chicago leadership, and demands transparency about dividends to Adrian Anson and a stalled syndicate deal. He vows to stay at the front firing line as long as ammunition lasts.

Cleveland Robison St. Louis A. G. Spalding New York John T. Brush Mr. Brush St. Louis Club Chicago Club National League Clarkson and Kelly Boston Chicago Players’ Protective Association Brush Ocean Adrian C. Anson Mr. Anson A. G. Spalding & Bros. T

Seven Day Washington Tour From Boston

Descriptive itinerary of a series of tours from Boston to Washington offered under the Personal ly-Conducted Tourist System of the Pennsylvania railroad. Information available from D N Bell Tourist Agent at 205 Washington Street Boston.

Boston Washington Pennsylvania Railroad D. N. Bell Washingon Street

SODEN'S REPLY ADDRESSES BASEBALL LEAGUE ELECTIONS

New York January 10 A G Spalding releases all correspondence with A H Soden of the Boston National Baseball Club regarding the December National League meeting and court action. Soden urges prompt court decision and says he may retire from baseball if the election is lawful. Boston club intentions indicate support for Spalding if the court upholds his election.

New York A. G. Spalding A. H. Soden Boston National Base Ball Club Messrs. Dreyfus National League Boston Association Boston Club Spalding Mr. Soden J. B. Billings

Twin Sullivan Wins Fifteen-Round Bout Over Sweeney

Manchester New Hampshire January 10 Twin Sullivan was awarded the decision in a fifteen round bout with Patsey Sweeney. Sweeney used his rushing style but Sullivan's weight and reach prevailed. One knock down in the seventh after a solar plexus shot. About 700 attended as Owen Kenney refereed. Hisses from Sweeney supporters arose but the result was generally accepted as fair.

Manchester N. H Sullivan Patsey Sweeney Owen Kenney Sweeney

Columbia Football Association Finances Report

Francis S. Bangs, graduate treasurer, releases annual report showing a balance of 2198.64 after excluding 208.62 in subscriptions, with total receipts 34584.16. Funds will repay part of the 10000 loan to the Foot Ball association by Mayor Seth Loy. George Foster Sanford earned 3000 for two months' work. Largest gate receipts came from the Cornell game in New York totaling 10713.25.

New York Francis_ .S. Bangs Columbia Foot Ball Association Foot Ball Association Seth Loy George Foster Sanford Cornell

Boxer retires from bout in fourth round stoppage

In a mid round sequence the fighter broke through the ropes and signaled he had enough, ending the contest in the fourth round with a decisive stoppage. The unusual moment reflected his decision to withdraw rather than continue as the fight progressed.

Harvard Letter on Cutts Stand Expected Tomorrow

Cambridge January 10 Harvard undergraduates were stirred by a report that Prof I N Hollis chairman of the athletic committee would issue a letter tomorrow about the Cutts incident connected with the Harvard Yale football game last fall. Hollis said the letter would be public tomorrow but would not disclose its contents.

Cambridge Harvard I. N. Hollis Cutts Yale Hollis

Corcoran Knocks Out Douglass in Ninth Round in Savannah

In Savannah on January 10, Tom Corcoran of Savannah defeated Fred Douglass of Brooklyn by knockout in the 9th round at 145 pounds. Douglass rose at the count’s end and appeared in good condition. neither fighter was seriously hurt.

Savannah, Ga Tom Corcoran Savannah Fred Douglass Brooklyn Corcoran Douglass

Pan American Conference Deliberations in Mexico City

Senator H G Davis, chairing the US delegation, leaves for Washington after a morning speech highlighting progress toward arbitration agreements and the Pan American railway. The session approved a publication exchange. six delegations protested attendance, and a two thirds vote may suppress the final protocol to satisfy Chile.

Mexico City H. G. Davis United States Washington Hague Senor Carbon Ecuador Davis Senor Chavero Mexico Blest Gana Chile Gen. Reyes Colombia Clayton Diaz Associated Press Peru Argentina Bolivia Paraguay Venezuela Santo Domingo

Germany's Richest Man Krupp Leads Wealth List

Berlin report shows Herr Krupp earning between twenty and twenty one million marks annually, far ahead of the empire's other fortunes. The second wealthiest, possibly coal magnate Von Thiele-Winckler, earns five to six million marks. Tax records list 65 other incomes above one million, with 2074 individuals earning over 100,000 marks.

Berlin Germany Herr Krupp Herr von Thiele-Winckler

Fitzgerald Beats McCue In Philadelphia Fight Stop

Willie Fitzgerald formerly of New York now in Philadelphia defeated Marty McCue of New York at Industrial Hall. The bout was halted in the fourth round after McCue twice protested alleged fouls. The referee ruled McCue appeared eager to quit as Fitzgerald pressed the attack.

Philadelphia Willie Fitzgerald New York Marty McCue Industrial Hall Fitzgerald McCue

Cuban Tariff Duties Move For Immediate Relief

New York January 10 members of the Produce Exchange of New York adopt resolutions urging Congress to cut tariff duties on Cuban imports as Roosevelt recommended. They urge forwarding to the President senators representatives and committee chairs and appointing a three member delegation to testify January 15 before the Ways and Means Committee in Washington.

New York Produce Exchange of Cuba Congress United States Roosevelt Committee On Senate Committee of Insular Affairs House of Representatives Board of Managers Ways and Means Committee Washington

Cresceus Winnings Reported for 70,000

George B. Ketcham, Cresceus owner and driver, said he earned over 70 thousand dollars in purses and exhibition money nationwide in the past year. The horse was moved to the Ketcham farm to stay over the winter.

Toledo, O George B. Ketcham Cresceus Ketcham

Austin Outclassed in Four Round Fight Edition

Baltimore report of a boxing bout where Jim Austin of New York quit in the fourth round against Young Peter Jackson. Austin was outclassed and repeatedly knocked down before the fight ended early.

Baltimore Jim"” Austin New York Peter Jackson Austin

Witness testifies on notes and collateral in Dickinson case

The witness admitted signing notes while insolvent and telling Attorney Dickinson he could not pay. Frank Taylor of the defunct South Danvers bank identified collateral entries listed for Dickinson notes, but later said he had no record of such securities. Cross examination followed, and the court adjourned until Monday morning.

Jones Paul Dickinson Frank Taylor South Danvers Bank J. W. Dickinson Alabama- Kealin Company Plumbers’ Woodworking Company Penacook Manufacturing Company W. H. Thorpe D. H. Fitch George W. Sins W. A. Garrett D. H Taylor Bartlett Cashier Foster

Bryan in Holyoke lecture paths moral rise over force

William Jennings Bryan visited Holyoke as a Knights of Columbus lecturer, spoke to about 500 in the Knights hall after a reception and at West Street school. He urged education, nonpartisan aims, and moral leadership, arguing the United States should lead by example rather than conquest and support self-government worldwide.

Holyoke William Jennings Bryan Christopher T. Callahan Knights of Columbus Bryan West Street

West Point Academy Likely to Expand Cadet Quota

Washington January 10 congressional committee on military affairs left for West Point to inspect conditions and plan an enlargement on modern lines. The academy started with ten cadets and grew to 482 now, projected 511 in March 1993. Buildings are deemed inadequate, with three cadets assigned to a room once for one.

Washington Congressional Committee On Military Affairs West Point Military Academy

Waldeck Rousseau to Define Government Policy at St Etienne

Paris Jan 10 Premier Waldeck Rousseau will deliver a major speech at St Etienne next Sunday to outline France's policy. The address opens the ministerial electoral campaign and will be attended by several cabinet members.

St. Etienne M. Waldeck Rousseau Paris M. Waldeck-Rousseau

Danvers Bank Case Opens as Fitch Testifies

Boston January 10 Fitch resumes the stand at the opening of court in the trial of George M Foster and John W Dick inson for alleged complicity in the wrecking of the South Danvers National Bank of Peabody Fitch is Dickinsons father in law and testified yesterday that he had..

Boston Daniel H. Fitch George M. Foster John W. Dickinson South Danvers National Bank of Peabody Fitch Dickinson

Public address by Waldeck-Rousseau sparks town posters

Etienne will host about 16 senators and deputies for the speech. posters cover the walls as Nationalists and non ministerial Socialists urge residents to avoid sympathetic demonstrations. officials warn hostile outcries may occur though serious trouble is unlikely.

Filipinos Surrender in Batangas Campaign

Manila reports Col Marisigan Mar Cabrera and a renegade priest Castillo surrendered unconditionally to General Bell. They controlled Tonel district and towns Banan and Guenoa. Agreement calls for surrender of every man and gun Monday. about 160 guns expected. Bell sees valuable campaign gains and hints Malvar may surrender next week. United States allocates 2.5 million dollars for insular expenditures first quarter. Admiral Tehoukhinine and Russian ships arrive.

Manila Col. Marisigan Mar. Cabrera Castillo Bell Batangas Tonel Banan Guenoa Chaffee Malvar United States Commission Tehoukhnine

Signor Marconi to Report at Quebec in June

Signor Marconi told a luncheon of the Canadian Society of Electrical Engineers today that at the society’s annual convention in Quebec in June he would report on his work and future plans. He left for New York en route to England tonight.

Quebec Montreal Signor Marconi New York England Canadian Society of Electrical Engineers

Murdered by a miner near New Sharon shaft

Uniontown Pa January 10 Henry Grant in charge of drilling machine at New Sharon Steel eight miles west of town is slain by shaft boss William Jenkins after Grant is demoted Jenkins places Grant’s brother in his own role Grant grows jealous and Grant fatally stabs Jenkins before fleeing into the confusion that follows the day’s end mining shift

Uniontown New Sharon Steel Company Here Henry Grant William Jenkins Grant Jenkins

Non-Union Pierce Mill Weavers Plan Walkout

In New Bedford on January 10 non union workers at the Pierce mill declared they would quit work today and rejected help or advice from the Weavers union officials saying they could handle the dispute themselves. The action follows ongoing tensions between the workers and mill management.

New Bedford Pierce Mill

Stove Combine Formed In Chicago Gas and Oil Stove Firms Unite

Chicago January 10 The Record Herald reports a new stove combine as the American Stove Company with a capital of five million dollars becomes the parent corporation Nine companies spanning gas gasoline oil stoves and appliances join the consolidation, uniting major manufacturers under a single group.

Chicago Mrecord-Herald American Stove Company

Plans for Rhodesia move to attract new capital

London officials deny any intention to seize the British chartered South African company at war’s end. The company’s directors are preparing an important scheme to attract new capital for further Rhodesia development.

London The Daily Mail Rhodesia

Coffee crop in Guatemala falls 40 percent

Consul General McNally at Guatemala reports to the state department that Guatemala's coffee crop this season will be about 40 percent short of last year. The estimated yield is 48,000,000 pounds for the season.

Washington McNally Guatemala State Department

Deignan Recovered and Ordered to Duty at Mare Island

Osborn Deignan, a participant in the sinking of the Merrimac at Santiago, has been discharged from Ukiah hospital for the insane and ordered to duty aboard the steamship Independence at Mare Island navy yard in Vallejo California on January 10.

Vallejo Cal Osborn Deignan Merrimac Santiago Ukiah Hospital For the Independence Mare Island Navy Yard

Central Union Telephone Buys New Harrison Line in Toledo

The Central Union Telephone Co. today acquired the property of the New Harrison Telephone Co., the city's only independent line. The price is not disclosed but estimated around $100,000.

Toledo Ohio Central Union Telephone Co New Harrison Telephone Co

True bill returned in murder case at Norwich

The grand jury in Norwich Superior Court returned a true bill against William H. Gallivan and Thomas M. Wormsley for the murder of Jeremiah Shumway of Montville on November 20.

Norwich Conn Superior Court Wm. H. Gallivan Thomas M. Wormsley Jeremiah Shumway Montville

Cough Cure Ad Highlights Basketball Game Notice

An old ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cold cure in one day with a no cure no pay offer for 25 cents. Also notes a Maynard versus P. A basketball game at oe ington hall Monday night, with 15 cent admission and an 8 30 start.

Oeington Hall Maynards P. A

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