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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1902

Page

2

Worcester Defeats Lewiston in Nine to Five Game

Worcester side won the basketball contest 9 to 5 over Lewiston tonight. Daly and Fitzgerald clashed and were separated by referee McCann. Gilvary starred for Lewiston while Wood shone for Worcester.

Worcester Lewiston Daly Fitzgerald McCann McGilvary Wood McGilvary Pierce Rr Roberts Devlin Fitzgerald Wood Hayes Bannon Burgess Monby Roberts Pierce Ewe Ween Reese Sekacatas Wood End Bannon Burgess Hayes MecCann Timer —Donovan

Polo Games Tonight Across Several Cities

The schedule lists Lewiston at Lowell Worcester at Clinton and Lawrence at Salem for tonight's polo action. Local arenas host matches with teams from multiple regions competing for early season standings and bragging rights.

Lowell Ae Eeeeee Clinton Wee Sees Lewiston Worcester See Ee Eee Anes Salem Nee Lawrence Eee Setae Portland Lowell Clinton Lawrence Salem

Polo Shots and Polo Night in Lowell Tonight

Lewiston faces Lowell in Huntington hall as Clinton and Lewiston push for second place amid Small Five and Clover Club encounters. Worcester’s clean play contrasts with politics beneath city jackets as lingering rumors about Furbush and Bone surface. Previous Lewiston losses and the 400 attendance frame a tense closer to the season with key line performers named.

Clover Club Clinton Corn Huskers Lewiston Wiinton

BASE BALL NOTES Umpire Hassett and local managers featured

Umpire Hassett of Portland is praised for fairness and courage in handling disputes with Wiley in Lowell and Doe of Lewiston in Portland. Fred Lake signs Connolly of Decatur and seeks a top-third baseman while Billy Fitzgerald may play if needed. Manchester’s Foxy John Smith is expected to field a strong league team despite past Knockers’ trouble. Nashua Telegraph notes evolving views on criticism.

Hassett Portland New England Lowell Wiley Lake of Lewiston Fred Lake Connolly Decatur Ill Billy Fitzgerald Lake Mt. St. Mary’s Baltimore Fitzgerald Manchester Foxy John Smith Smith Nashua Telegraph Slad

Cambridge Garrison Finishers Visit P A C in Huntington Hall

In Ware Webster basketball a seat hit $7 while usual price was $2. Lowell’s P A C Webster and Ware teams feature in season’s end push as Cambridge Garrison Finishers, led by players including the Sheridan brothers Lynch Punch and McAlouski, come to Huntington Hall tomorrow night. Little Harrington recovers from a chin wound and will play.

Cambridge Garrison Huntington Hall Lowell Boys Little Harrington Burke-P. A. C Allard McFarland Tighe McManmon Sheridan Brothers Lynch Punch McAlouski

Fits and Misfits Bowled A Queer Match Report

Two captains led teams in a bowling match reported by the Citizen last night. Scores were adjusted with 70 extra pins per string and 210 added to each total, producing a pruned score that highlighted the contest between Fits and Misfits and the capacity and audacity of the bowlers.

Subterfuge Proclaimed by Philippine Insurgents Alarm Washington

Cable reports from Manila reveal insurgent leaders using deception to bolster control. A commander issued a proclamation claiming a decisive blow for independence while cables from Berlin and Hong Kong promise arms and honors. Rumors of Russian war looming and a chaplain surplus amid high casualties swirl in a chaotic communications blitz.

Washington Philippines United States Pennsylvania Chicago Roosevelt Bryan Junta Central Hong Kong Berlin Germany Malvaro Caroline Islands Russia Cavite Dewey

New York Assembly Proposes Boxing Commission Bill

Albany March 5 A bill to create a state commissioner of athletic sports and legalize boxing with four ounce gloves before incorporated associations was introduced by Assemblyman Manee. The commissioner would serve five years with a 3000 dollar salary and name five deputies at 1500 dollars each. Corporations would pay 2500 for licenses and a 10 percent tax on net profits from each exhibition, with the funds distributed to charitable institutions in the state.

Albany N. Y Assemblyman Manee

Burkes South Framingham Game Postponed by Storm

The Burkes South Framingham game in Huntington hall last night was postponed due to the storm. The next league game will be held in Huntington hall tomorrow night featuring the P A C and Cambridge teams.

Burkes-South Framingham Huntington Hall Cambridge

Daly Knocks Out Phelan in 2 Minutes at National Club

Hartford report says Tommy Daly of New York defeated George Phelan of Portland by knockout after one minute and fifty seconds of the bout at the National Athletic Club on March 5.

Hartford Conn Tommy Daly New York George Phelan Portland National Athletic Club Tonight

PennsylvanIa Snowbound Delays Rail Traffic Across State

Philadelphia reports the heaviest snow storm of the winter with eastern Pennsylvania spared. Snow fell all day in Easton Hazleton Wilkes Barre and nearby areas leaving 22 to 24 inches on the ground. PennsylvanIa railroad offices say westbound trains are six to seven hours late while eastbound trains depart on time.

Philadelphia Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Easton Hazleton Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania Railroad

First real snow storm hits Boston streets

Boston March 5. The season's first old fashioned snow storm began at noon and continued late. Northeastern wind blew hard but temps stayed near freezing so it wasn’t a blizzard. By late day traffic was impeded to varying degrees.

Boston

Cure a Cold in One Day Pseudo Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It promises refunds if it fails and carries E. W. Grove's signature on each box.

E. W. Grove

Rainy March Snow Disrupts Providence Transit

Providence reports a severe snow storm from 10 am to 6 pm disrupting streetcar service though most lines completed through trips. Suburban routes failed to reach termini. after sundown snow changed to rain, hindering traffic but causing no serious damage. Overnight rain fall.

Providence

Escape of Amplil fuels unrest in Morong Province

In Manila on March 5 Senor Ampil president of Cainta Morong Luzon escaped captors and returned home. He claims a new insurgent group led by Colonel Simmotee of Pasay, formed in Rizal, with 45 uniformed men bearing police badges. Since his capture and the March 3 clash, Morong is in ferment and fearful residents flee to save lives.

Manila Senor Amp Cainta Morong Luzon Senor Ampil Simmotee Pasay Rizal United States

Prince Henry Flight Through U S Nears Completion

Berlin reports relief as Prince Henry’s U S tour nears end with no untoward events. German observers note the prince’s refined reception boosted his prestige abroad and expect him to take on greater public duties after returning home.

Berlin Prince Henry United States William Chicago Prussia Germany

Iron plates missing from Hog Island light ship project

Bristol Rhode Island March 5 The United States government seeks to recover 29 iron plates weighing about a ton each valued at several thousand dollars taken at the contractor's instance who built the Hog Island light ship in Narragansett bay Supt Bernon Third Lighthouse district arrived on the steamer Iris to learn disposition of unused plates He found they were shipped to Providence and sold He will continue the search in Providence to recover the property or pursue legal action to determine damages.

Bristol R. I United States Hog Island Narragansett Bay Bernon Third Lighthouse District Iris Providence

ETRURIA ACCIDENT DELAYS NY SAILING FROM LIVERPOOL

London reports the Etruria has a broken propeller shaft and is towed to the Azores. No Cunard steamer will sail from Liverpool on Saturday March 8, the date Etruria was to depart for New York. Mails will move on American Line’s St Louis from Southampton March 8 and White Star’s Nomadic from Liverpool March 8, with Nomadic calling at Queenstown Sunday.

London Etruria Azores Cunard Line Liverpool Ftruria New York St. Louis Southampton White Star Line Nomadic Queenstown

Snowstorm Rages After Brief Sleet Intermission

New York, March 5. A sleet storm lingered into tonight followed by fresh snow. About 5000 workers labor on streets as ferry navigation proves perilous. A dramatic Brooklyn Bridge crash occurred amid the day’s hazards, and the Moon voyage exhibit at Coney Island toppled, causing about $10,000 in losses.

New York Brooklyn Bridge Coney Island

A Boy's Life Case At Providence Market Falls To Jury

In Providence March 5 a jury under Judge Dube’s Team awarded 790 to Isidor Schnable’s family. The suit claimed death when a falling box was mishandled by Providence public market workers. The verdict favors Schnable against the market.

Providence RB. I Dubés Ee Schnablé Schnable Isidor

Funston to Lead Departments. McArthur to Colorado

The Record Herald reports that on March 24 General Otis will retire from command of the department of the Pacific and be succeeded by Major General Arthur McArthur, recently in command of the department of Colorado. Brigadier General Funston, who has just returned from the Philippines, will fill the vacancy.

Chicago Record-Herald Otis Department of the Hikes Arthur McArthur Department of Colorado Funston Philippines

Liberal unity urged by Campbell-Bannerman in London

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Liberal leader in the House of Commons, urged Liberal unity before the National Liberal Club. He warned against extending the Rosebery faction toward a coalition, likening it to an army with staff but no recruits, and urged government by assent of the governed on South African and Irish issues.

London Henry Campbell-Bannerman House of Commons National Liberal Club Lord Rosebery Henry New League Sir Henry Liberal Party South Africa

Knights of Columbus Discuss Insurance Rates at National Convention

The Knights of Columbus continued their national convention in New Haven on March 5 with debates over insurance rate legislation. The ratified constitution excludes only the age 60 plus assessment proposal, prompting a five member committee to study it for a June 1903 meeting. Four directors were elected for three-year terms: Monahan, Flaherty, Burns, and Callahan. The convention decided to rotate future meeting locations nationwide.

New Haven Conn the Knights of Columbus Cliff Haven New York Connecticut George Monahan Detroit James A. Flaherty Philadelphia James A. Burns Orange N. J Daniel J. Callahan Norfolk

Mob of Negroes Threatens Marian Jail Attack

Marian Alabama reports a mob of black men marching toward the county jail to free two negro murderers Luke Sanders and John Sanders charged with the murder of Road Overseer Mullen. Citizen soldiery mobilizes five men under arms and pickets guard roads while officials refuse governor aid, fearing local enforcement of law.

Marian Ala Luke Sanders John Sanders Mullen

Agreement averts strikes at American Tin Plate mills

New York March 5. The visiting committee of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers reached an agreement with American Tin Plate Co officials. Mills will operate uninterrupted during summer while the annual wage scale is set, ensuring continuous operation and making a strike impossible, it is claimed.

New York Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers American Tin Plate Co

Rear Admiral Howell to Retire. Crowninshield to Admiral

Washington reports Rear Admiral J A Howell will retire on March 16. He ranks second only to Admiral Dewey in the navy. His retirement will promote Capt A S Crowninshield, head of the bureau of navigation, to rear admiral and place him in command of the European station.

Portland Clinton Mercer Emery The Timnaun Washington J. A. Howell Dewey Navy A. S. Crowninshield Bureau of Navigation

Foley Kidney Cure Promises Restored Kidney Function

Product claim notes Foley's Kidney Cure heals kidneys and bladder without injury. Listed sellers F. C. Goodale and C. & Carter, with no harmful ingredients.

Foley F. C. Goodale C. &. Carter

The Servian Throne Rival Emerges in Constantinople

A Vienna dispatch reports a new claimant to the Servian throne, Obren the 14 year old illegitimate son of ex King Milan. He resides in Constantinople with his mother Artemisia Christitch.

Vienna The Standard Obren Milan Constantinople Artemisia Christitch

Prosecution Closes in Patrick Murder Case

In New York on March 5 the prosecution closed its case. The defense plans to call eminent doctors to testify that W. M. Rice died of natural causes and that he was dead before Jones applied the chloroform soaked sponge over his face.

New York Patrick W. M. Rice Jones

Armory funding advances in Rhode Island legislature

Providence March 5 in the lower branch of the General Assembly the finance committee recommended a 100000 armory appropriation for Providence after five years shelved. Bills were introduced for free transfer tickets on all street railway lines in the state.

Providence R. I General Assembly

A City of Docks and Distant Goods

High above the Tow er bridge passenger surveys a harbor alive with masts and rigging. In the docks a city of lagoons teems with steam winches, cranes, and laboring porters. Goods stream from far nations a vivid panorama of hides wool cotton sugar and spices filling the warehouses and cellars with exotic scents.

Tower Bridge Australia America Spain Brazil Madeira Oporto Tropics Orient West Indies East Indies Jamaica New Orleans

Fog and Incense in a Maritime Market Scene

In a gray fogbound harbor scene from The Heart of England, barges with red sails resemble Venetian galleys as the air fills with scent. A workman marks the wharf, a placard warns travelers to shelter in warehouses when fog arrives, and danger looms if one steps into the water.

England John Corbin March Scribner's

Wireless Telegraphy Privacy Secured by Tuning Harmony

In a March article Waldemar Kaempffert explains how privacy in wireless telegraphy is achieved. By matching oscillation rates in the transmitter and receiver with a syn tonic system, messages are now received only by the intended station, solving prior interception issues.

Waldemar B. Kaempffert Scientific American Mr. Marconi Marconi

Headache caused by stomach and bowels disorder

A dis ordered stomach with constipated bowels triggers headaches. A dose or two of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets is said to correct these disorders and cure the headache. Sold by all druggists.

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