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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1900
Page
2
Our buyer secured about $2000 worth of high class suits in imported and domestic cloths. They feature silk linings and new Eton styles with boleros and tight skirts. Unprecedented sale prices offered by the clerk department on second floor, making a rare opportunity after decades of experience.
Dept Rear of Millinery showcases Parisian Silk Waists in multiple shades for five dollars and under. Hemstitch and Ribbon styles with French cord backs, varied sleeve designs, and the fashionable French drop curve. Dewey collar highlighted as the latest.
At the old Odd Fellows hall in Lowell a gala event honored Supt. Joseph B Gillow of the public buildings department. He received a new gold watch and $37 from his employer and friends after losing them at Camp Wikoff during the Spanish war. Attendees included city officials, janitors, carpenters, painters, a band, and speakers praising his service.
Washington reports the conference bill for Puerto Rico aid passed by 138 to 87 and signed by the President after brief debate. The Senate plans to return to Puerto Rico questions while Alaska code consideration rises, with caucus tactics and potential amendments shaping fate of the bill and related nominees and privileges cases.
Ad reads Burdock Blood Bitters claim to strengthen and tone the stomach, asserting indigestion becomes impossible. The terse testimonial mentions a man’s health benefit and suggests a remedy to digestive discomfort.
Mood's Pills claim to cure liver ills, biliousness, indigestion and headache. The ad notes the product is easy to take and simple to operate, mentioning a 250 unit price or quantity.
World of Sport reports George Gardiner, New England middleweight champion, cannot meet Andy Walsh at Hercules club in Brooklyn tonight due to a shoulder injury. The bout is postponed and may be scrapped. Flaherty aims to face Terry McGovern at 126 pounds, signing articles anytime for a match that could draw big crowds. Also notes Maynard Y M C A versus L B A tonight and P A C vs Connecticut champions tomorrow, with P A C expected to win but facing tough competition.
Fitchburg Co G led by Spring with three goals defeats Company G 8 to 2 at the State armory Saturday night. Delmore and Driscoll starred for the Lowe team as Capt. Carr and Lieut. Conway acted as timekeepers. referees were Sergt McDowell and Fossett. Two 20 minute halves.
Y M C U led 16 1 at half and won 25 to 6 against BBA at West Fitchburg. Neville starred for BBA and Keevers for Fitchburg as the visitors mounted a late rally. Referee Henry O Rourke, time two 20 minute halves.
A Vesper delegation beat the Pewtuckets in Haverhill on Saturday night in bowling. Plans are to arrange a summer series of sports including baseball and golf among Mer kai valley league clubs. The score shows Pp A C WON with P A C second team defeating the National Cycle of Har.
Erhill's team beat the visitors 26 to 6 as Tigh scored five baskets, four in a row late. Hanlon Cronin starred for the locals while Wiggin Pollard and McGuane led the visitors with one basket each. At the Y M C A gym the Crescents defeated the Silver Stars 10 to 5 in a tournament game, G Phelps was the star. Earlier the Scarlets beat a picked team 11 to 0 in a practice game.
Associates of Lowell were defeated by Company L in Lawrence with a score of 10 to 2 on Saturday night. The Company L lineup included Buckley Halloran Sutcliffe Dorrity Cunningham MecRobie Hewett with substitutes Kiley Carmody and Friedman. The Associates lineup featured Mitchell Cox Fanning Quinn Lynch Dolan Cronan.
The Lawrence Y M C A defeated Lowell 13 to 5 at the Lawrence gym on Saturday night. Players listed include Frost Pearson captain, Taylor Fields Copp White Townsend Dalyg captain, Hamer, Townsend, and others. Goals from foul by Taylor L. Fouls credited to Copp Fields White Taylor Frost Pearson and others. Referees Deitz and Fox.
Boston March 25. Boston baseball manager Selee will lead a small group of players to Greensboro, N C for about ten days of outdoor workouts. Fred Tenney Charley Nichols and Billy Tramilion will depart, with others joining in New York Philadelphia and Washington. Selee emphasizes outdoor training and leads the party, noting Boston’s track record in choosing spring grounds.
James J Jeffries, Chicago champion pugilist, won a fortune at Tanforan Park as he backed his own mounts heavily. He arrived from Los Angeles and weighs in trim for training. He plans to go to New York next week to begin training for his bout with Corbett.joe Piggott, the jockey, rode three winners yesterday and was cautioned for careless riding.
Fitscimmons and McCoy signed to meet on July 4 in New York with $2500 forfeits each, doubled when articles are signed with the winning club. The bout will be 3% rounds at catch weights, and advertisers are advised to place ads in the Courier.
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