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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1900
Page
7
Boston wins over Chicago as Long shines in the field saving runs in the eighth. Pitchers from both sides strong late, with 1200 attendance. McCormick and Cuppy highlighted by strong contact hits and key plays. Earned runs Boston 1 Chicago 2.
National League results from a slate of games include Boston 4 over Chicago 3, Brooklyn 8 over Pittsburgh, New York 8 over St Louis, Worcester 16 over Springfield 3, Brown 10 over Pennsylvania 2, Providence 5 over Hartford 4, Cleveland 4 over Kansas City 2, Toronto 4 over Montreal 0, Chicago 2 over Detroit 1, Rochester 3 over Syracuse, and Philadelphia 13 over Cincinnati in incomplete last game.
The schooner Colorado collided with a 13 person crew, stove forepeak and bow plates as water flooded the forward hold. After rescuing the crew, officers made temporary repairs with canvas and wood. By 6 pm at quarantine she rode high at the head with a full forepeak while passengers slept.
The Federation of American Zionists concluded its third annual convention in New York with officers elected for the next year and delegates chosen for the London international congress. Officers include President Richard Gottheil of Columbia University, Treasurer K. K. Sarasohn, and Secretary Isadore D. Morrison. The body backed starting an official publication and debated a 50 cent per member tax split between Vienna central committee and local propaganda funds, a tax that remains unchanged.
New York June 11 The stock exchange firm Paine Schuyler and company dissolves after governing committee action forcing Sidney S. Schuyler to sever ties with J Overton Paine and Thomas B. Paine. No formal charges cited and partnership said not to be in the firm’s best interests.
The first annual tournament for the Women's Metropolitan Golf Association championship opened at Morris County Golf Club in New Jersey. Medal play at 18 holes set preliminaries with 16 advancing to the championship cup and 16 to the consolation cup. Beatrix Hoyt lost to Maud K Wetmore 102 to 103 while Ruth Underhill defeated Shearson 114 to 115.
Worcester June 11 The Holy Cross College Athletic association elected officers with Thomas J Norton 01 of Lee named president and baseball manager Henry S Austin 01 of Central Bridge N Y as vice president Chas J Favelly 02 of Albany N Y treasurer John F DeVine 03 of Lawrence secretary and scorer Charles A Greene New York manager of track and field Jeremiah J Moynihan 03 of Worcester named captain of the track squad Patrick J Carney of Holyoke elected baseball captain noted for his strong hitting and earlier offers from league teams Moynihan beat James F Sullivan late R L 4 to 1 in a vote for the track captaincy.
New York June 11 Landon T Davies stamp clerk for Kissam Whitney Co bankers admitted a six month scheme netting about 1000 dollars. He confessed to using washed internal revenue stamps on contracts from his employers, saying he obtained them from a street boy and paid 20 cents on the dollar for good stamps.
The Mallory line steamer Colorado under Captain John Risk reports a dawn collision seven miles east north of the North End lightship in dense fog. The four masted coal laden schooner Chas P Norman from Norfolk was struck head on and cut almost in two. The Norman sank in 16 minutes but all hands were rescued.
New York officials of the American Ice company, held in 5000 bonds each by Magistrate Zeller, are likely to be tried Wednesday before the court of special sessions for conspiracy. District Attorney Gardiner sent the case papers to the court and the detainees will plead there unless a transfer motion is made.
Reading Pennsylvania on June 11 held a commemorative event at Manheim Lancaster county to honor Baron Stiegel and pay the annual ground rent of one red rose to the heirs of the Baron's deed. Gov Stone delivered the main address and Judge J Hay Brown presented the rose to Miss M M Horning a Newport R L descendant of Baron Stiegel.
James Flood of Brooklyn, held in Ridgeway Pennsylvania, has confessed to a May 1897 shooting at the Erie station in Owego. A June 3, 1897 victim shot in the back at Erie station is believed connected. Flood also claims he was among three men who assaulted C C Gore in Sayre, Pennsylvania on January 8, 1896.
A railroad wreck in Des Moines Iowa on June 11 reports the engineer and fireman dead while Governor Shaw and others are injured. The incident occurred on the Chicago and North Western line in the city.
Hartford June 11 Deputy U S Marshal Bowen left for Washington with David L Owen of Winsted arrested months ago on pension fraud charges The octogenarian is believed insane Judge Townsend signed papers at New Haven for his commitment to a federal hospital in Washington under surveillance
South Seabrook New Hampshire June 11. Two dwellings burned this afternoon with residents unable to stop the blaze due to no local fire department. The first home of Daniel H. Janvrin burned from a defective chimney, loss 1500 dollars. Shortly after the Jacob B. Brown residence a mile away was fully destroyed, loss 1000 dollars.
John D Weber once a leading Chicago business figure drank carbolic acid to end his life today. He had lost much of his fortune in the 1871 fire and 1873 panic, and his recent deafness and near blindness left him despondent.
Connecticut Democrats face a rift over convention instructions after James P. Piggott was chosen as a Bryan delegate while Alexander Troup was ousted. Waterbury and Stamford factions clashed, electing Troup to the national committee and disobeying state directives. Gold Democrats protest the reversal, signaling a potential party split and shifting loyalties toward Bryan on a free silver ticket.
An intimate Roosevelt ally says Senator Platt pushes Roosevelt’s vice presidency, but the governor remains firm. He blames big corporations angered by the franchise law, seeking its repeal by removing Roosevelt. The source notes McKinley advisers see no Roosevelt movement at Philadelphia to disrupt the national or state tickets.
Senator James K. Jones arrives in Chicago to supervise early campaign preparations ahead of the presidential race. He will meet William J. Bryan on Wednesday for a final conference before the Kansas City convention. Jones denies any plan to drop the 16 to 1 plank and asserts no issue will be abandoned at the Chicago platform.
Seattle dispatch reports 220 passengers on the steamer Seattle with 169 Klondike miners from Dominion Eldorado Bonanza Sulphur and Hunker creeks. Rumored gold takes reach from 20 to 30 million dollars as Dawson exodus continues toward Nome. water shortages slow beach diggings while steamers depart crowded with miners and treasure for Seattle in 10 to 12 days.
Ignatius Donnelly of Hastings Minnesota writes to the People's party committee accepting the vice presidential nomination. He expresses gratitude for the honor and pledges to fulfill the duties if elected and to endorse the convention platform.
A wedding gift idea from Maker's Art Store promises a desirable framed picture or mirror in square or oval frame. The shop at John and Merrimack streets near Marble Bank offers a large line of goods at low prices with contact via Tel 865-4.
Open doors and greetings mark a week of bi centennial celebrations in Framingham. Thousands visit as trains and electric lines brim with attendees. Union services spread through Grace Congregational, Plymouth Church, Park Street Baptist, Bethany Universalist, and others with speakers including Julia Ward Howe and Rev. Addison Ballard.
In Saxonville the centenary era was marked by children's day services in the Congregational and Methodist churches. The events were linked to Framingham's birthday celebrations, reflecting shared community heritage between Saxonville and the town at large.
Busy week ahead for Troop F cavalry as final camp preparations near Framingham with midnight Friday ride from the armory. Second Congregational church exterior to be painted. Wannalandt park Memorial Day dog challenge for whippet Jennie remains open. many whippets exist in the U S and may be accepted in the future. Mr Allard S Allen of Boston spent Sunday with family. Recent St John church bazaar prize awards listed across seasons and parish tables with local contestants and items. various Lowell and North Chelmsford residents win. A humorous census tale from the Baltimore American about age reporting ends with 18 as the age given after confusion.
For Sale by Shepard & Fuller invest in Elm Street land of over 11000 feet and a central site with potential for tenement blocks. Land price at year’s low with future value rise. Also two-story Highlands houses with nine to eight rooms, steam heat, baths, and piazzas at $430 and $400 respectively.
Corrected to October 2 1899 this snippet lists departures and fares from Merrimack Street and Street Station for Boston Lowell Salem Haverhill Newburyport Amesbury and Ports mouth with sundays and weekday variations. It covers numerous times 6.25 96.42 7.45 3.60 99.15 9.40 11.00 a m 1.40 8.00 p m and names stations and agents including D. J. Flanders and TAFT as general agents.
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