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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1903

Page

4

Mohair Club Wins Sixth Straight in Merrimack Valley League

Mohair cricket team ventured to Lawrence to face Athletic club in the Merrimack Valley league opener. Mosley starred with five wickets and rapid batting, guiding Mohairs to a decisive victory over Lawrence by 69 runs. Pearson impressed for Lawrence with a solid 40s stand, but Mosley and Southam sealed the win as Mohairs extended their undefeated run to six.

Mohair Lawrence Athletic Club Harrison Homesters Pearson Walker Mosley Hird H. Mosley T. Southam Hall Mohairs

BUNTINGS 93 MAYNARDS 93 IN LATE GROUND VICTORY

Buntings beat Maynards 93 to 82 on their home ground despite a late start and finish. Poor Maynards fielding doomed their chances as key dismissals by Marshall and Waterhouse sealed the win for Buntings.

Buntings Maynards

Methuen Reserves defeat Zion Reserves in 71 to 33 rout

Methuen Reserves, powered by Littleson who took 8 wickets for 11 runs, defeated Zion Reserves 71 to 33. Hamer and Robinson starred for the winners with strong batting and bowling while Wilmot and Berry led the Zion effort. Fielding and miscues marked the lower scores as Littleson dominated the bowling at the end.

Zion Methuen Hamer Robinson Littleson Wilmot Berry Methuens

Mohair Reserves Beat Leominster for Nickerson Cup Lead

The Mohair Reserves defeated Leominster Cricket Club 114 to 20 on Saturday, marking the sixth win for Mohairs and giving them the lead in the Nickerson cup. Fielding details show Owens, Seer, Nicholson, Rudden among bowlers. Humphriss and others contributed in the run of play. A separate Chicago to Glen Falls, N Y report notes a brief shower broke a drought in that region.

Mohair Leominster Cricket Club Mohairs

Umpire Kelliher Mobbed After Haverhill Riot Ends Game

Haverhill and Nashua battled to a 3 2 score in the eighth when Umpire Kelliher forfeited for a ball thrown from the stands. Police escorted him from the field as about 2000 fans rioted, striking him and delaying his departure until a train home. President Linehan filed a protest.

Haverhill Nashua Kelliher Lowell Hamilton Richardson Ashenback Main Street Pres Linehan Haverhill Baseball Association Pres. Linehan Escc Jordan Labelle Sheets Swope McGinley

Reliance and Constitution Ready for Sandy Hook Races

Racing yachts Reliance and Constitution lie at moorings in Sandy Hook bay tonight in readiness for races tomorrow to Wednesday. Constitution left Erie Basin earlier. Reliance reached the Hook after a tow through the Narrows with Sunbeam and was saluted by passing craft. Columbia remains in dry dock at Bay Ridge with crew cleaning underbody tonight and plans to sail tomorrow, offering a test of the new boat in rough water.

New York Reliance Constitution Sandy Hook Bay Sandy Hook Erie Basin Narrows Sunbeam Hook Columbia Bay Ridge

McChesney Wins Harlem Handicap in Close Finish

Chicago June 7 McChesney the Wests greatest thoroughbred won the Harlem national handicap by a neck in 2 103 5 beating Gregory by a length and a half with Hargis third. Owner E E Smathers presented jockey Gay with the entire purse of 8000 dollars and the horse's rubber took 1000.

Chicago Ill McChesney West Gregory Hargis E. E. Smathers Gay

Berlin Orders Halt on Plague Germ Experiments

Berlin on June 7 reports the government issued a decree forbidding further experiments with plague germs after the death of Dr. Milan Sachs at a Berlin hospital. The move aims to curb infection risk to the public, outweighing the knowledge gained from studying the deadly microbes.

Berlin Milan Sachs Japarta

Body found in stream under railway bridge

Walter Bailey found a dead man floating in a stream beneath the Grafton and Upton railway bridge in West Uxbridge. From letters and cards in the clothing, the body is believed to be Julius Turgeon of Holyoke.

West Uxbridge Walter Bailey Grafton and Upton Julius Turgeon Holyoke

British protest over Venezuelan port customs closures

Willemstad Curacao June 7 The British minister at Caracas H G O Bax Ironside filed a protest with the Venezuelan foreign office against the recent suppression of customs houses at the ports on the Orinoco and Gulf Paria.

Willemstad Curacaa Caracas H. G. O. Bax-Ironside Venezuelan Foreign Office Orinoco Gulf Paria

A C Defeat Lowell Council in Pawtucketville, 17 to 9

The P A C baseball team defeated the Lowell council A A team 17 to 9 at Pawtucketville Saturday afternoon. Tighe pitched for the winning aggregation and received strong support from his teammates. Next Saturday the P A C squad plans to face Industry council of the Royal Arcanum league.

Lowell Council A. A Pawtucketville Tighe Industry Council Royal Arcanum League

Dead Easy Insecticide Promises Broad Bug Control

An old advertisement touts Dead Easy as a sure preventive against moths and other pests. It claims to kill eggs, has a pleasant scent, does not stain, and is priced at 25 cents. Available from druggists or directly from Howard the druggist at 197 Center Street.

Howard Ceneral Street

Kansas flood losses tally in millions across cities

Kansas suffered widespread flood damage with crop losses estimated at five million dollars. City by city tallies include North Topeka five hundred thousand and Kansas City Kansas suburbs eight million, while many smaller towns are yet uncounted.

Kansas City Kan Kansas North Topeka Lawrence Saline Manhattan Wamego St. Mary's Blue Rapids Clay Centre Enterprise Concordia Junction City Solomon Abile Ellsworth Linsburg Hutchinson Minneapolis Emporia Florence Lincoln Centre Atchison Burlington Hill City Beloit Argentine Suburbs

Newport mother rescues child from stranger

Newport Rhode Island June 7 Mrs V A Vanieck wife of the Newport News company proprietor faced a stranger who asked for food and then demanded 25 cents. After a late visit the man carried her five year old son from the house but she pursued him, called police, and with a desperate struggle freed the boy. The kidnapper escaped.

Newport,r. I V. A. Vanieck Newport News Company

Railroads Suffered Flood Damage Around Kansas City

Kansas City report details extensive flood damage to railroads with washed out tracks and broken bridges. Freight losses top millions as lines recover, Burlington suffers major car and fire losses, freight houses hit hard. Rivers fall allowing more lines to use Union Depot. overall railroad situation improves.

Kansas City Burlington Harlem Missouri Kaw Union

Duty on Wheat Forces Colonial Duty Debate

London reports Colonial Secretary Chamberlain answers a workingman’s letter opposing trades union leaders. He opposes dictation by unions, argues Britain must impose duties on wheat and food for colonial production, and predicts wages will rise even if food costs increase. He cites U S and German cases to support impact on workers.

London Chamberlain United States Germany America

Rain Douses Mowah Valley. Adirondack Fires Unaffected

Little Falls New York reports half an inch of rain in the Mowah valley today while the Adirondacks forest fires continue with no rainfall. The brief weather update notes regional differences in precipitation aiding fire conditions.

Little Falls N. Y Mowah Valley Adirondacks

Scorcher Bicyclist Injures 78-Year-Old Man

Attleboro June 7 James Simins 78 was run down on Pine Street by a racing bicyclist and seriously injured. He suffered internal and other injuries. Doctors fear he cannot recover. The wheelman fled with companions as police seek him.

Attleboro James Simins Pine Street

Endorsed by unions in Lynn building trades stand

The Building Laborers union rejection of the arbitration committee terms was endorsed today by a joint meeting of all Lynn city building trades unions. The executive committee was empowered to call out union men if Master Masons use non union tenders. The meeting voiced lack of confidence in the board of trade arbitration committee for including an objectionable clause in the settlement terms.

Lynn Jung Building Laborers’ Union Lynn Board of Trade Lynn Master Builders’ Association Building’ Trades Building Trades Council Board of Trade Arbitration Committee

Fifteen Bulgarians killed in Turkish raid near Salonica

Bulgarian insurgents were destroyed by Turkish troops at Cradobar near Salonica with fifteen killed. An armed band was said to have been annihilated on the railway near Ristovatz Ser via after a six hour clash. The insurgents also killed ten Greek villagers and attacked a church at Setovo near Monastir.

Salonica Cradobar Ristovatz Servia Setovo Monastir

Rain Relieves Drought Across Newport Area

Newport Rhode Island reports a daylong rain on June 7 ending weeks of drought. The soaking shower benefits vegetation and helps reduce widespread damage from the dry spell.

Newport R. I

Camera trade notes and developing machine tease

Local advertising notes promote Eastman Kodak products and accessories. It highlights trips and photos as pleasures captured by cameras and mentions a developing machine, inviting readers to consider upgrading gear and developing options.

Eastman Kodaks

One Man Killed as Car Crash Hits Electric Railway

A runaway car crash on the Alum Rock Park electric railway in San Jose results in one death and multiple injuries. Deputy Assessor Edwin F. Goodrich is killed. Alice Meyers, 24, and Willie Baker, 11, are fatally injured or badly hurt, with Baker being the son of Prof. Baker of the San Jose Normal School.

San Jose Cali Alum Rock Park Electric Edwin F. Goodrich Alice Meyers Willie Baker Baker San Jose Normal School

Venezuelan Rebels Defeated Near Coro

Coro Venezuela June 7 After two days of fighting government troops under Gen Gomez assaulted the revolutionists camp near Ped Grogal twenty miles from Coro and inflicted a complete defeat on Generals Mattos Rioja and Lara The capture of Gen Matos is expected shortly.

Coro Ven Gomez Mattos Rioja Lara Ped- Grogal Matos

Church Singers in New York Struggle For Jobs

A New York Herald correspondent reports fierce competition for church positions as the city overflows with singers and students. Pay ranges from 1500 dollars for a few to about 1000 dollars, descending to 200 for lesser soloists, with many hiding true wages. A shortage of fine bass and genuine tenors limits choirs though skilled organists and precentors can still deliver strong congregational singing.

New York Herald New York Canada New York Christian Advocate

Tulloch Defends Post Office Record in Washington Inquiry

Secretary Moore W. Tulloch, ex cashier of the Washington post office, replies to charges of maladministration. He defends pay roll practices, asserts fraud was prevented, and counters critics Merritt and Heath with detailed accounts of substitutions, payments, and irregularities alleged under his tenure.

Washington Moore W. Tullock Washington City Payne Merritt Washington Post Office Tulloch Civil Service Commission Mr. Willet Porto Rico Cuba Heath Post Office Department

Cemetery Lots Sold At Uniform Price Per Foot

Lots are sold in all parts of cemetery at same price per foot. See Superintendent at cemetery for locations. See Treasurer at Middlesex Trust Company for terms, Visitors Welcome.

Middlesex Trust Company

Obituaries From Salem Area St Patrick St Peter Stores

Mary Harrington 71 died at her daughter's home 399 Worthen street. She was an old parishioner of St Patrick's church and leaves three daughters. James O Sullivan longtime resident died at 12 Lane street leaving wife son and daughter. James Hope McLennan died at 1065 Bridge street leaving wife child and relatives. Sarah Nestor 11 and a half died at Salem hospital leaving three sisters, a brother, and father. Body to be sent to 38 Suffolk street today via Molloy Undertaker.

Mary Harrington J. J. O’brien Worthen Street St. Patrick’s Church P. Kearns North Chelmsford Donoher Colorado James O. Sullivan Lane Street St. Peter's Church Edward F Margaret Sullivan James Hope McLennan Bridge Street Mr. McLennan Salem Allston MecLennan The Odd Fellows and Foresters Sarah Nestor Salem Hospital Suffolk Street Molloy

Somber round of funerals spans many locals

A series of funeral services were held Saturday for children and adults across the city. Joseph Paul Bousquet died at four months old at 12 Howard Street. Michael J. White, of 129 Andrews Street, and Mary Garra Donlan of 455 High Street, were honored at high mass and Catholic cemeteries. John J. O'Brien, George Pelsue, and Mrs. Susanna Butterfield also had services with cemetery burials. Undertakers included Amedee Archambault, Thomas J. McDermott, and P. H. Savage with various church rites and choirs.

Joseph Paul Bousquet Joseph B Philomene Bousquet Howard Street St. Jean Baptiste’s Church Fr. Campeau St. Joseph’s Cemetery Amedee Archambault Michael J. White Andrews Street Sacred Heart Moore Street John P. Reynolds Martin Crowe John McLean Daniel Lynch James Starr Henry Heaps James McManmon Fr. Reynolds Thomas J. McDermott Mary Garra Donlan High Street St. Peter’s Church Fr. McDermott John J. McHugh St. Patrick's Church John Gilday Lawrence Schmidt Michael E. McDonald John McHugh James McDermott John Nolan Dennis T. Finnegan James J. Coffey Dennis J. Murphy Timothy Kenney John J. O'Connor St. Patrick's Cemetery Fr. McDermot John J. O’connell George M. Harrigan George Pelsue Dinley Street Navy Yard Mr. McKnight Carl J. Smith William E. Brown Wesley Wyman John Moir Stickney Dame Hutchinson Richardson West Chelmsford Weinbeck Susanna Butterfield Bleachery Corporation Edson Young & Co Jenkins

Fire damages Buffalo Carting and Storage plant

Fire caused an estimated 400000 loss at the Buffalo Carting and Storage company plant in Buffalo New York. About 35 percent of the damage is covered by insurance. The building stored machinery and goods for manufacturing firms from other cities and was used by the Lake Shore railroad.

Buffalo N. Y Buffalo Carting and Storage Company Lake Shore Railroad

Schooner Ira B. Ellems Floated At Elsingboro Point

Reedy Island Delaware June 7 The schooner Ira B Ellems from Mantua New Brunswick bound for Bridgeport was ashore at Elsingboro Point but was floated today and anchored above here.

Reedy Island Del Ira B. Ellems Mantu N. B Bridgeport Elsingboro Point

Old Residents Named in City Notices

In this city on June 7 at his home 12 Lane street James O Sullivan an old resident. In this city on June 7 at his residence 62 Sixth street Mr Samuel Young aged 76 years. In this city on June 6 at her late home 13 Saratoga street Ida eldest daughter of Edward and Catherine Jones aged 17 years and months.

Sullivan Lane Street James O. Sullivan Young Sixth Street Samuel Young Jones Saratoga Street Ida Edward Catherine Jones

Mortality of Lowell for Week Ending June 6 1993

The Board of Health reports Lowell population 101.99 with 27 total deaths and 5 deaths under five for the week ending June 6. Acute lung diseases and infectious disease figures are listed with death rate comparisons to prior periods. H. H. Knapp serves as agent.

New Grace Memorial church dedicated with Roosevelt in attendance

Washington June 7 The Grace Memorial Re formed church near Roosevelts attendance was dedicated today with ceremony. President Roosevelt spoke briefly, urging service and duty, citing lines from the dedication canticle and praising the church as a center for Christian faith and national unity.

Washington Grace Memorial Reformed Church Roosevelt J. M. Schick Dr. Eschbach Frederick Mr. Schick

Conger Seeks Inquiry Over Cassini Interview

Pekin dispatch reports United States Minister Conger telegraphed to Secretary Hay asking an inquiry into the authenticity of a published interview with Count Cassini. The interview denied Russia's stated demands on China and questioned Conger's actions based on rumors. The information stems from M Planeet's letter to the Chinese foreign office detailing the Russian demands.

Pekin United States Conger Hay Count Cassini China M. Planeet

IBERIAN ASHORE NEAR SORRET DUE TO FOG AND FIRES

The Lelan steamer Iberian from London grounded twenty miles below Soret in heavy fog and smoke from bush fires. She rests on a mud bank and is not in immediate danger. Lighters and tugs have been sent to lighten cargo, with hopes of release tomorrow.

Montreal London Soret

Steamer Halifax Sold to Boston-Halifax Syndicate

A Boston and Halifax syndicate purchased for 250000 the Canada Atlantic and Plant line steamer Halifax along with Halifax wharf property and Hawkesbury and Charlottetown leases. They also acquired the Olivette charter. The sale was arranged by Hays and F J Daggett of Boston. Halifax investors include George E Boak and R T Maelisleith. Morton F Plant had been the line's principal owner.

Halifax N. S Boston Halifax Capitalists Canada, Atlantic and Plant Hawkesbury Charlottetown Olivette Mr. Hays F. J. Daggett George E. Boak R. T. Maeisleith Morton F. Plant

Devoe Paint Ad Claims Superior Coverage

A letter to Coffey Bros. challenges competitors about coverage per gallon. It argues that others offer inflated claims and diluted products while Devoe provides true paint with full measure. The Adams Hardware and Paint Co. is noted as a seller of Devoe paint.

Devoe F. W. Devoe & CO Adams Hardware and Paint Co

Archbishop Designate Reverses Manila Assignment

Washington dispatch reports Rev. T. Tharty of St. Louis will be archbishop of the Catholic Church at Manila rather than bishop of Manila as previously announced. The change clarifies Tharty’s posting and the church leadership in the Philippine capital.

Washington T. Tharty St. Louis Catholic Church Manila

Rhodes' New Hair Store Ad Promotes Gray Switches

Short stem and long hair items are advertised as priced at 169 cents. Hair goods arrive in 22 inch length for 1 dollar. Store touts Made in Our Own Store by Mr Rhodes or under his supervision at 73 Merrimack Street with telephone 192-13.

Rhodes Merrimack Street

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Person Wainwright Hodgson Shuttleworth Furneur Hird Extras Southam E. Fox D. Hird J. Priestley J. Harrison H. Allen J. Shuttleworth J. Cooper J. Harriman I. Moss W. Nelson B E. Nelson Boothroyd J. Bott Pickeing Maden C. Hamer Greenwood T. Littleson Ec Croft Eas H. Marshall Croft Dee One F. Marshall Ove J. Briggs W. Croft Clough J. Wilmot H. Maden Odds J. Greenwood Litttleson I.scccieseesse A. Berry Bott Briggs E. Olson D. Ingham Fielding Owens Seer Rudden Green Kpaedeeves Harley Lbw Nicholson Southam Barber Tenney Nic Harrison Leominster Smith Sangster Sunard Glen Falls William Kelliher M’chesney A. C England Simins Unions Church Singers IN Thompson Hardware Co Post Office Inquiry John J. O'Brien Claire Street Celtics Emeralds Dodo Social Club Edward Sullivan Jeremiah Leary Patrick Harrington Frank McMahon John Connors Everett Gaffney John Brown Dennis Murphy Ir. Walsh P. H. Savage ST. Anne’s Parish Willow Dale Carleton & Hovey’s Munn’s Bridge St Grace Reformed Church Coffey Bros Mass
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