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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1902

Page

2

Tables Turned P A C Defeats Burkes In Close Cage Battle

P A C beat Burkes 15 to 11 in Huntington hall last night before about 1200 fans. Allard starred for P A C with fast all around play, Regan led Burkes in the second half, and Harrington and Donnelly produced the notable late efforts. McManmon left with a knee injury, Lynch substituted, and Fields missed a free throw after a notable goal attempt.

Burkes Huntington Hall Allard Little Petey Regan Harrington Donnelly Fields McManmon Lynch Burkes Harrington Regan MecManmon Qualey Kelliher Fields O'Neil Allard Donnelly Tighe Healey Tields Tighe Regan O'Neil Kelliher Charles Connors Jerry Murphy James Winn

PULO SHOTS Lowell and Lawrence in Huntington tonight

Lowell and Lawrence face Worcester and Salem in a polo night with Mallory stepping in for Fox and Lewis returning. The Huntington event includes two tournament games, a mask debate among managers, and notes on goal tend protection amid injuries and calls for face guards.

Lowell Lawrence Huntington Mallory Fox Lewis

Nashua and Lowell Highs Prep for Baseball Matchups

BASE BALL NOTES report Nashua high school to play Lowell high school in two April and June games at Lowell. Textiles players shape up with tips from Lowell manager Lake. Lowell Textile and high school teams to meet several times. six Lowell players listed, including Lake and Merritt. King Kelly plans to stay with Manchester. Portland loses ball club prospects. Dunlavey and Merritt mentioned as local prospects preparing for season.

Nashua High School Lowell High School Lowell Textile School Atherton Grounds Lake Lowell Textile School Merritt Gallagher Connors Beville Willis Blackman

Lowell Strike Threat Discussion With Mill Agents

The State board of arbitration spoke by phone with Lowell mill agents but no agreement emerged as workers had not voted to strike. If a strike develops the board will seek a settlement. A mill official said increases in wages are possible without harming mills and that rents and living costs justify higher pay. The piece foresees a potential large strike and a desolate Lowell if demands spark disruption.

State Board of Arbitration Lowell Mill State Board Courier- Citizen Lowell

Lowell Mills and Strikes Documented by Thomas F Connolly

A concise record of labor unrest in Lowell authored by Thomas F Connolly, highlighting the mills, worker conditions, and strike activity in the industrial city. The piece frames the people, places, and actions shaping the early American textile labor movement.

Lowell Thomas F. Connolly

Lowell Mills Labor History and Future Industrial Power

Laughlin and Cross in Manchester De Roehn in Graniteville Cassidy in South Boston Regan new out fielder in Decatur Ill and three others in the East Atherton grounds poised as state leading labor hub Growth of Merrimack mills since 1822 to 30 000 artisans producing vast cotton wool fabrics carpets hosiery and shawls Past strikes across Lowell area 1836 1853 1867 1874 1875 with vast wage losses and hours cuts Mills to be affected if a strike occurs include Merrimack Lawrence Appleton Tremont Suffolk Boott Massachusetts Hamilton totaling over 20 000 workers.

Laughlin Cross Manchester de Roehn Graniteville Cassidy Boston Regan Decatur Ill Merrimack Mills Lowell Mechanics Plane Mills Hamilton, Boott and Lawrence Mills Merrimack Lawrence Appleton Tremont & Suffolk Boott Massachusetts Hamilton

Opening Day At Miss Blennerhassett Millinery Parlor

Opening day at Miss Blennerhassett’s millinery shop in Central block features spring hats and bonnets. A steady flow of ladies toured room 46 and 53 Central street, admiring the tasteful display amid floral and plant decorations. The event continues today with similar displays and customer interest high.

Kittie Blennerhassett Central Block Central Street Misa Blennerhassett

Mail carrier Barnaby arrested for stealing letters

Arthur H. Barnby a Cambridge post office letter carrier was arrested by Inspector Snow after leaving the Cambridge post office with mail matter addressed to various people. He was jailed on a charge of stealing mails and arraigned pending next week. Barnaby had 11 years with the service and was described as extremely nervous.

Boston Arthur H. Barnby Cambridge Post Office Snow Cambridge Barnby Barnaby U. S. Marshal’s Office Pickering U. S New York Cunningham Post Office Post Office Department

Medals of Honor Transfer Policy If Medalist Dies

Washington March 24 The war department decides that if a Medal of Honor recipient dies the medal may be given to the next of kin. The decision outlines the orderly transfer and eligibility for an official posthumous honor.

War Department Washington

Lease of New Orleans street lines to Jersey rail firm authorized

In New Orleans on March 24 stock holders of the New Orleans City Railroad Co, which controls most city street railway lines, met and authorized leasing the lines to the New Orleans Railway Co, the company recently chartered in New Jersey.

New Orleans New Orleans City Railroad Co New Orleans Railway Co New Jersey

Otis to Retire Tomorrow as Major General

Washington reports Major General E S Otis will retire tomorrow, creating a vacancy in the list of major generals. He has commanded the department of the fronter and his departure marks a transition in U S Army leadership.

Washington E. S. Otis Department of the Flakes

Choynski Knocked Out In First Round By Carter

Chicago match report says Kid Carter of Brooklyn knocked out Joe Choynski in the opening round of a six round bout at the American club. Choynski pressured Carter with repeated blows before a decisive right to the jaw sent him down. Choynski recovered briefly but the knockout came as Carter landed a powerful final punch lifting Choynski off his feet. Referees said Choynski was unconscious for about ten minutes.

Parsons Brockton Enterprise Joe Fox Cashman McCarthy Old Providences Chicago Kid Carter Brooklyn Joe Choynski Choynski

S. C. W. Polo Team Beats Clover Leaf at Lawrence

The S. C. W. polo team defeated Clover Leaf 5 to 0 at Lawrence last night. Standout players included Muzzey at centre and Stillings on the first rush. Lawrence benefited from local players from Lowell, Lawrence, and Salem clubs. Referee Furbush wore a suit for the exhibition. The Co. W. will face Washington Elstoggia at the Lowell benefit Tuesday night.

Lawrence Clover Leaf Club Muzzey Stillings Lowell Salem Furbush Furbush Donned A Suit and Gave the Exhibition of Polo Playing. the §. Co. W Washington Elstoggia

Attorney General to Challenge Northern Securities Merger

St Paul March 24 Attorney General Douglas will begin action in state courts within 10 days to restrain Northern Securities Co from voting stock of Northern Pacific or Great Northern railroad. Minneapolis March 24 Washington AG Stratton will sue in the U S Supreme Court to block the merger.

St. Paul, Mary Douglas Northern Securities Co Northern Pacific Great Northern Railroad Minneapolis W. FE. Stratton State of Washington United States Supreme Court

Democratic Mayor Chosen In Oldtown Me By Narrow Margin

Dr. Arthur J. Bradbury received the Democratic nomination and was elected mayor by 15 votes over Republican George P. Longley. The Oldtown council composition stands eight Republicans and two Democrats.

Oldtown Arthur J. Bradbury George P. Longley

Mob fatally harms Black man in Troy Alabama incident

Troy Alabama March 24 a Black man named Bill Zeigler was fatally harmed by a mob Saturday night near town. He had been charged with an incident involving a little white girl and was bound over to the grand jury. The sheriff was overpowered by the mob when escorting the prisoner into town.

Troy Ala Bill Zeigler Here

No Settlement Yet After Long Quarry Talks

Quincy March 25 A lengthy conference between quarry owners and Quarrymen's union representatives extended past midnight but ended without any definite agreement on labor hours for the workers.

Quincy

Laxative Brémo Quinine Tablets Claim Fast Cold Cure

An advertisement offers Brémo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money back refund if unsuccessful. Each box bears E. W. Grove's signature and the claim touts rapid relief from cold symptoms.

E. W. Grove

Great Interest at South End Meetings at Gorham Street

A large Greenwood union audience attended Monday night at Gorham Street Methodist church. Rev. Mr. Greenwood led prayer and song, presenting The Personality of Satan with candor and force. Afternoon services resume daily at 3 o’clock through the week except Saturday, with a special all day meeting Wednesday at 10 am, 3 pm, and 7:30 pm.

Greenwood Union Gorham Street Methodist Church Mr. Greenwood Nims Greenwood Satan

Wamesit Lodge Whist Party Winners Listed

The Wamesit lodge K of P held another successful whist party with a large attendance. Prize winners included Mrs Thi er 48 as first ladies mirror, Cor a Brown 47 as second ladies pudding, Mrs Daniels 44 as third ladies pocket book. For gentlemen Louis Daniels 53 won first opal stick pin, Me Moore second card case, Mr Farnef third briar wood pipe. Committee in charge were William Thayer Calvin Joy and Hash man.

Wamesit Lodge K Ofp Mirror Thier Cora Brown Mrs.Daniels Louis Daniels Me. Moore Farnef William Thayer Calvin Joy Hashman

Volunteers of America Lecture Series Announced

Major Fegley social secretary for New England will speak Wednesday and Thursday nights at 8 about Volunteers of America aims and work in New England cities. A breakfast for 75 men will be offered next Sunday morning, with food contributions welcomed. Cadet Moore at 33 Shattuck Street will respond to calls.

Major Fegley New England Cadet Moore Shattuck Street

Easter Sermon Urges Use of God Given Powers

At Worthen Street Baptist Church the pastor preached on "Christ's Curse on Barrenness" stressing Christians must use every power God gave to save souls and build personal holiness, warning against fruitless living.

Worthen Street Baptist Church

Meetings Continue Through The Week

A fragment notes ongoing nightly meetings across the week, suggesting persistent gatherings and a focus on unresolved matters. No further details on participants or purpose are provided.

Charity concert and dance planned in Associate hall

A charity event on Tuesday evening April first in Associate hall aims to raise funds for several children aided by Highland women. The program features Mrs Viola Campbell Waterhouse of Boston, Mrs Irene Pinder Kerwin of Lowell, and Mrs Elinor Louise Swain of Boston with singing and recitations. Dancing, whist, refreshments by D L Page company, and ushers will complete the evening. ticket sales already indicate strong support.

Viola Campbell Waterhouse Boston Irene Pinder Kerwin Lowell

J B Goodwin Premieres Superior Screen Paint

J B Goodwin ensures only top materials go into his screens and now offers his own screen paint. He uses kiln dried lumber Clinton wire brass nails and springs and develops a paint that resists wear. Available in pint and half pint cans, the paint promises economy and quality for discerning customers.

J. B. Goodwin Clinton Goodwin

Butchers' White Duck Aprons Half Price Sale

We bought a small lot of twenty dozen white duck aprons with a high bib and neat finishing. Quality retailing at 2e each. offered at 1e each, two for 25c in the bargain department basement at Pollard & Co.

Font of Stairs A. G. Pollard & CO

Burdock Blood Bitters Marketed in Lowell Coffee Ad

An 19th century style advertisement touts American Maleberry coffee at 9 cents a pound sold by O'Brien Bros. at 227 Central Street. The copy claims Burdock Blood Bitters purify and cleanse, promising relief from scrofula salt rheum erysipelas and eruptive diseases.

Lowell O'Brien Bros Tes Central Street

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P. A. C. Basket Pawtucketville Worcester Lewiston Long John Wiley Carleton É Hovey, c Carter, Ellingwood & Co F. O. Butler & Co Lawrence Company Dorchester Mass NEL King Kelly New Hampshire Portland Dunlavey Atherton William Rafferty The Spinners’ Union Textile Council Oldsmobile Autocar H. B. Shattuck & Son Prescott Street Highlands Westford Branch Streets Massachusetts Real Estate CO Eugene G. Russell Donovan Building Tower’s Corner W. C. Both Talbot Clothing CO Central ST Cor Warren Medals OF Honor Otis POLO l_ewiston Taylor E. A. McQuade & Co P. Dempsey & Co P. Teague & Co Ecesec South End Whist Party Volunteers OF America Botanic Balsam Adamson
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