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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1902

Page

2

Tied Again Worcester Beats Former in Ice Hockey

Worcester defeated Lawrence 10 to 5 in a late start game. Daly scored eight goals amid a contested matchup. Pierce was knocked out by a hard-hit ball. Also, Clinton routed Salem 6 to 1 with Hadley and Gardner starring for Clinton. Attendance 1,150 in Worcester. 500 in Clinton.

Pierce Worcester Lawrence Jason Devlin Daly Jason Pierce Gavitt C . Ce Wiley Bartlett H. Devlin Bannon Tibbetts Taawrence, Gavitt Lawrence, Adavitt Te Dawpence Csecseves Decnjeaier Daly Worcester Daly Lawrence Jason Worcester Daly Epta Stipe Bannon Foul—Devlin Furbush Timor—Hapgood Clinton Salem O'Hara Cunningham Hadley Gardner Wodtke R Murphy Lincoln C Doherty Gardner Cashman Heffernan Cito Ries, Whraleo Nccc

Local score unclear at Plymouth Portland and Worcester event

Fragmentary lines show Plymouth defeating Portland 8 to 6 and Clinton 1 to Salem 6, with Worcester 10 and Lawrence 5. Details are incomplete but indicate multiple game results across venues.

Polo Shots Set Plymouth Host Lowell Tilt

Lawrence Islegram reports on Clinton polo slump as Farrell loses his center spot to Upton. Wat er team manager backs Kittredge-Griffiths ball. Worcester defeat sparks fan backlash against Farrell while Hadley remains top center.

Hadley Clinton Farrell Sammy Upton Lawrence Islegram Kittredge Kittredge-Griffiths Upton Brockton Boys Worcester Charlie Farrell

Hart to Return to Form Against Plymouth

The Worcester Telegram notes Clinton polo fans mood after a subdued day following Lowell Clinton game results. Hart, new to the league from the National organization, wore brass rollers earlier, now replaced by standard skates, and manager Parsons expects Hart to rebound against Plymouth tomorrow night. the player is praised as splendid.

Clinton Polo Worcester Jimmy Canavan Portland Worcester Telegram Hart Parsons Plymouth

Blacks Beat Grays 10 to 7 in YMCA Gym Night Play

The Blacks defeated the Grays 10 to 7 while the Browns beat the Pinks 4 to 1 in a YMCA gymnasium contest last night. Nashua is set to play in Lowell tonight.

Blacks Grays Browns Pinks Nashua Lowell

McKinley Memorial Fund Seeks Massachusetts Support

Boston January 15 subscriptions totaling nearly 2500 have been received by Kidder Peabody & Co and the committee chairman appeals to Massachusetts residents for prompt public action. The state must raise 20000 to match the national fund, with Gov Crane serving as trustee on the national board. Ohio Pennsylvania and Western states already mobilize, and a strong public response is urged.

Boston McKinley Memorial Fund Kidder, Peabody & Co Massachusetts Ohio Pennsylvania Crane

Socialists Nominate Maine State Ticket in Skowhegan

In Skowhegan Maine on January 15 socialists named their state ticket with Charles L. Fox of Portland as governor. The convention adopted resolutions reiterating party beliefs on current issues while prominent advocates gave well received addresses.

Skowhegan Maine Charles L. Fox Portland

Grain Shoveling System Extended By Lake Carriers

Detroit January 15 report shows Buffalo grain shoveling under Lake Carriers' association supervision proved highly successful last season. The ninth annual convention voted to extend the system under Supt Thomas Kennedy. A committee will oversee shoveling. The 1901 season moved 132,299,492 bushels, earning $439,335 in receipts.

Detroit Mich Buffalo Lake Carriers’ Association Thomas Kennedy

Escape From Collision Near Curtain Island

Boston reports Captain Torney of the Kennett passing a large derelict last Friday night in 30.54 north 74.08 west. The wreck resembled a big schooner turned turtle. In Cuba, December 17, Chief Engineer Edward Hodgson died accidentally while gunning ashore. He was 33, leaving a widow and five children at Sunderland, England.

Boston Torney Kennett Cardenas Cuba Edward Hodgson Porte Padre Hodgson Sunderland England

Woman May Be Hanged in Maryland Case

Baltimore reports that Mary E. Jackson, a Black woman, faces execution by gallows unless executive clemency intervenes after a new trial motion was overruled. She was convicted of poisoning her husband in Baltimore on February 27, 1901, one of only five women hanged in Maryland since 1752.

Baltimore Mary E. Jackson

Company C Annual Meeting Report Declares Clear Debts

Company C Sixth Regiment held its annual meeting at the armory with regular drill omitted. Officers reports were read and accepted, committees appointed, and officers re elected. A substantial collation followed a normal entertainment and a strong financial balance cited over 2000 dollars paid out with all old bills settled.

Burkes Brace Past P A C In Lively Huntinton Hall Clash

Burkes edge P A C 14 to 11 after a fast first half 8 to 2. Donnelly shines with strong plays and receives a dress case at halftime from Referee Davis while Allard struggles in second half. Tighe collides early but returns, crowd calls for speeches. Attendance 1000.

Burkes Huntington Hall Allard Donnelly P.A. C Tighe Qualey Davis Peck Burkes Tighe Rf Kelliher Allard If Donnelly Wilson Ec O'Neill McManmon Ib McFarland Ib Healey McFarland Misses Moe Mannion Kelliher Wilson O’neil Timers James Winn James Gray

Big Cock Fight Draws Crowds Across States

A major cock fight near the state line drew several hundred spectators from Worcester Boston Providence Hartford Blackstone and other towns. About 1200 in wagers changing hands the four hour event saw Blackstone win six of eight battles. A Rhode Island detective reportedly won 75 and many birds lay dead at the scene.

Webster Blackstone Hartford State Line Worcester Boston Providence Quinebaug Rhode Island

Lawson funds posted to set world trotting clash for 20000

New York January 15 two $5000 cheques arrive from Thomas W Lawson of Boston to back a trotting match with Lord Derby and The Abbot in a 20000 stake. Boralma is to race either opponent in July to September 1902 with best two of three, side stakes scheduled in stages.

New York Thomas W. Lawson Boston Boralma E. E. Smather Lord Derby Abbot John J. Scannell Mr. Lawson Messrs. Smathers

Lipton to hire William Fife to build next America’s Cup challenger

London reports after a long interview with Sir Thomas Lipton that William Fife of Fairlie on the Clyde will construct Lipton’s forthcoming America's Cup challenger. No contracts signed yet, but partnership with George Ty Watson appears likely, with Fife taking the major share of the work. Watson remains in Britain to care for his ailing mother.

London Sir Thomas Lipton Associated Press William Fife Fairlie Clyde Wm. Fife George Ty Watson Shamrock III Fife Watson

Joe Leonard Accepts Santry Challenge for Postseason Fight

Joe Leonard of South Bend Indiana has accepted Eddie Santry of Chicago's challenge for a boxing match between 10 and 20 rounds. The bout is planned to take place after a stated condition yet to be fulfilled.

South Bend Ind Joe Leonard Eddie Santry Chicago

Rhodes' New Hair Store Opens on 73 Mz Mack Street

A new hair store opens at 73 Mz Mack Street under the Rhodes’ name. The business provides hair care services and products with contact by telephone.

Rhodes’ New Hair Mack Street

Boxer to Meet Omaha Opponent in 20 Round Jun. 24

Feb 10 report notes Santry asked to cover his deposit. Leonard will meet the winner of the Olesen Gardner bout in a 20 round fight at Omaha on June 24.

Santry Leonard Olesen-Gardner Omaha

Six days bicycle spill mars tight race at armory

In Philadelphia on January 15 twelve minutes before the end of the third day a spill injured four riders including Hatfield with a broken collar bone and Freeman with a sprained shoulder. Leander caused the crash by veering into Hatfield. Gougoltz continued riding with a new wheel as Wilson fell ill. The leaders after tonight totaled 513.1 miles with Monroe and McEachern, Freeman and Mayo, Gougoltz and Wilson, Leander and Rutz each on 513.1.

Philadelphia Second Regiment Armory Hatfield Freeman Fischer Gongoltz Leander Gougoltz Wilson Monroe McEachern Mayo Rutz Chevalier Hatfield and King Muller Barclay

Yale Wins Intercollegiate Hockey Clash 7-0

Yale defeated Princeton 7 to 0 in New York, the first in a series for the intercollegiate hockey title. The game was rough as Ogden of Princeton left with a severe cut, and Purnell was penalized for rough play. Yale showed improved teamwork in the second half, with Snow scoring twice and Nevins, Inman, Stoddard, and Brown adding goals.

New York Yale Princeton Easly Ogden Purnell New Haven Princeton Steerne Brown Ward Sheffield Hitchcock Snow Mcaip

Exeter seeks new football coach as Cutts deal stalls

The Phillips Exeter athletic committee neared agreeing to hire Cutts of Harvard last year as coach for next season, succeeding Perry Hale. The finding of Cutts as a player led the committee to pick another candidate, to be announced this month.

Exeter N. H Phillips Exeter Cutts Harvard Perry Hale Yale

Princeton Defeats Silent Five 54 to 9 in Quiet Start

Princeton New Jersey January 15 The Silent Five of New York fell to Princeton 54 to 9 in a quiet home win. Princeton announced it will host Cornell for its first intercollegiate game here Friday.

Princeton N. J New York Cornell

Highwaymen Kill Sheriff and Deputy Near Anadarko

Guthrie O T January 15 Sheriff Smith and deputy George Beck were killed by highwaymen eight miles west of Anadarko as they stormed an Indian hut. A posse of 100 men pursued the gang led by Bob McCune Ben Cravens and Bob Sims. Briggs escaped uninjured. The robbers looted the bodies and fled, while Smith made a dying effort to arrest them.

Smith Beck Anadarko Briggs Sheriff Smith

Admiral and Mrs Schley in Savannah Reception and Banquet

Admiral Schley was hosted by Palestine commandery Knights Templar at the Masonic Temple in Savannah on January 15. The hall featured national colors, a rear admiral flag, and palms. The banquet room was crowded with ladies and gentlemen as the event broadened to include Schley in the compliments. After dinner, Eminent Commander Colding delivered informal addresses.

Savannah Schley Palestine Knights Templar Masonic Temple M Schley Colding

Admiral Schley Plans Deer Hunt at St Catherine Island

Admiral Schley and several others attended a talk described as genial and humorous. He will hunt deer Friday morning on St Catherine Island, a private game preserve well stocked, though he says he has never killed a deer.

Admiral Schley St. Catherine Island St. Catherine

Colombia buys steamer Chuchuito for gunboat use

The Colombian government purchased the steamer Chuchuito from Pacific Steam Navigation. Artillery will be mounted and 3000 troops stationed in Panama ready to deploy from Buenaventura if needed. Reports say Liberal gunboat Padilla fired on a sailing vessel, and General Matos traveled to Barranquilla aboard the Liberatador. Some believe Colombia supports the Liberatador’s operations.

Colon Colombia Galveston Tex Pacific Steam Navigation Company General Pinzon Chuchuito Darien Savamilla Pinzon Panama Padilla Cauca Alban Buenaventura Pacific Liberatador Matos Venezuela Castro Barranquilla

Patrick and Molineux Bond in Tombs as Model Prisoners

Albert T. Patrick and Roland B. Molineux have become close companions in the Tombs prison. They share a cell facing each other on murderers row and are described as aristocrats of the Tombs by the keepers. Patrick is called shrewd by jailers and faces trial next Monday in the general sessions court, with Cantwell Menson Brederick K House as counsel and Jaimes W. Osborn assisted by F. P. Garvan prosecuting.

New York Albert T. Patrick Roland B. Molineaux Patrick Charles F. Jones Court of General Sessions Cantwell & Menson Brederick K House As- Liscauessociice Jaimes W. Osborne F. P. Garvan

Kaiser Wilhelm II To Name World's Largest Steamship

Berlin dispatch reports the North German Lloyd line is finishing the largest steamship ever built. Christened Kaiser Wilhelm II by Emperor William, the vessel aims to cross the Atlantic in under five days, with a 24 1 2 knot speed, 707 feet long and 40 000 horsepower. It will carry 1283 cabin passengers, 754 steerage, and a 545 crew under Captain Engelhart, costing about 3 570 009 dollars.

Berlin North German Lloyd Company Atlantic Emperor William Kaiser Wilhelm II Stettin Lizard Head Sland Englehart

Hazlett Abandons Anti-Imperialist Stand After Philippines Visit

Dr A L Hazlett member of McKinley commission on Philippine moral conditions, after returning from Manila, says he went there as anti expansionist but now believes the U S should hold the islands and aid them. He praises American efforts to suppress vice and uphold morals and predicts two generations of antipathy toward Americans.

Colorado Springs Col A. L. Hazlett McKinley Philippines Manila

CAPT MINTYRE S FATE BRISTOL SURVIVAL HOPE ENDS

Port Townsend Washington January 15 A glimmer of hope for Capt James McIntyre and the Bristol survivors vanished with the Cottage City arrival The survivor picker Capt Wallace believes the crew likely went down when the ship slid from the reef Even if they had a small boat the sea was too fierce Only chance remaining is possible reach to Port Simpson

Port Townsend Wash James McIntyre Bristol Cottage City Wallace Port Simpson

Roosevelt and Cabinet Visit Corcoran Gallery Plans

President Roosevelt and cabinet members toured the Corcoran gallery in Washington on January 15 and reviewed drawings by the beautification committee for the national Capitol. He expressed delight and urged that the committee’s views be carried out.

Washington Roosevelt Corcoran Gallery of Art National Capitol

Poor Mill Business In Salem Mill Meeting Report

Salem January 15 annual meeting of Naumkear Steam Cotton Mills reports a year’s loss around 15000. Indicates low profitability for New England cotton manufacturing last year due to high raw material prices and reduced trade with the Orient.

Salem Naumkear New England

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet Promises One Day Cure

Advertisement claims a cold can be cured in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet. States druggists refund money if no cure and includes E. W. Grove signature on each box. 26 percent (implied price or tax) noted.

E. W. Grove

Foraker Re-elected to U S Senate by Ohio Legislature

Columbus, Jan 15 The Ohio Legislature in joint session formally ratified J B Foraker's reelection to the U S Senate. In acceptance he spoke of enemies, enduring Republican unanimity, and national progress since six years ago noting Europe's industrial issue and the goal to balance trade while expanding American power. He praised McKinley.

Columbus J. B. Foraker U. S. Senate Foraker Ohio Europe United States Inter-Oceanic Canal Insular Cuba McKinley

Increased Stock Asked in Boston Railways Hearing

Boston officials heard two requests for stock increases by the Boston and Northern Railway and the Old Colony Street Railway. London? The petitioners cited completed extensions of street railways and cost schedules. An expert appraiser deemed the increases reasonable, and the commission took the matter under advisement.

Boston Boston & Northern Railway Company Old Colony Street Railway Bentley W. Warren Massachusetts Electric Companies Hodges Warren

Railway Employes Choose Chicago as Future HQ

The Brotherhood of Railway Employes votes to set Chicago as its future headquarters with a May 1904 convention there. Officers will use railroading nomenclature. The union also plans organizing chapters in Portland, San Francisco, Albuquerque, Omaha, Helena, Kansas City, Denver, Fort Worth, St Paul, Chicago, St Louis, Little Rock, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Columbia, Nashville, Atlanta, Washington, Pittsburgh, New York, Boston, Montreal and Winnipeg.

San Francisco Brotherhood of Railway Employes Chicago Portland Albuquerque Omaha Helena Kansas City Denver Fort Worth St. Paul St. Louis Little Roek New

Cleveland Electric Railway elects officers at annual meeting

At the Cleveland Electric Railway Co. annual meeting Henry A. Everett was re elected president. George S. Russell cashier of the Bank of Commerce was elected treasurer succeeding E W Moore who retires from the treasurership and board of directors Calvary Morris was chosen to replace Moore on the board. Both Morris and Russell represent Cleveland bankers interests in the company.

Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Electric Railway Co Big Consolidated System Henry A. Everett Everett- Moore Syndicate George S. Russell Bank of Commerce E. W. Moore Calvary Morris Morris and Russell Cleveland Bankers

San Sebastian Riots Over Bull-Torture Holiday Prompted by Ban

In San Sebastian Spain on January 15 authorities banned the annual bull torment tradition triggering riots. A mob attacked the town hall residences and gendarmerie barracks while shots were fired. Troops charged the rioters and many arrests were reported as injuries and property damage occurred.

San Sebastian Spain

Masonry ad practice called out at Connecticut conclave

Frederick S. Stevens of Bridgeport told the Connecticut Grand Lodge conclave that independent groups operating under Masonry’s umbrella violate the spirit of lodge regulations against Masonic advertising. He urged action after the failure of the Masonic Mutual Benefit association of Connecticut.

Hartford Conn Frederick S. Stevens Bridgeport Grand Lodge of Masons of Connecticut Masonic Mutual Benefit Association of Connecticut Grand Lodge

Berlin officers seek assignment with Prince Henry to the United States

German naval officers seek posts with Prince Henry aboard the Hohenzollern and many nobles press to join the voyage. With accommodations tight the prince’s suite may be enlarged, delaying sailing due to space limits on the imperial yacht.

Berlin Prince Henry United States Hohenzollern

Van Reypen Retires From Navy Medical Bureau

Washington reports Rear Admiral W K Van Reypen will retire January 25 with the rank of senior rear admiral. The move is voluntary. Medical Inspector Presley M Rixey, now a commander, will succeed him and hold the rank of rear admiral while chief of the bureau of medicine and surgery.

Washington W. K. van Reypen Naval Bureau of Medicine and Surgery van Reypen Presley M. Rixey Admiral van Reypen Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

Rightful hero resolution backed Schley in Santiago battle

Jackson Mississippi January 15 both houses unanimously adopted a resolution declaring Rear Admiral Schley the rightful hero of the battle of Santiago and entitled to the unfailing gratitude of his country The resolution endorses Admiral Dewey’s report in the Schley court of inquiry and condemns the majority report of the other court members

Jackson Miss Schley Santiago Dewey

Police Dogs of Ghent Patrol the Belgian Streets

In Ghent the police dog has become a trusted member of the town constabulary. Trained by M. Van Weseman, dogs learn to seek attack seize and hold without injuring. They progress from dummy figures to living models then real officers, with life saving and wall scaling skills, costing about £60 yearly.

Belgium London Whitechapel Kent Road Ghent M. van Weseman J. E. Whitby

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