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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1902

Page

2

Benefit Game Displays Lowell Victory Over Lewiston 6 to 5

Lowell defeats Lewiston 6 to 5 in Huntington hall in a benefit hockey game. Mallory starred in goal for Lowell with strong play, while Burgess excelled for Lewiston. The match involved physical play and mixed tensions, ending in a Lowell win with goals by MecGilvary Hart and others. Attendance 1200. referee O Hara.

Lowell Lewiston MecGilvary Lewis and Hart McGilveray Roberts Mallory Burgess Jean McGilvary O'Hara Salem Lawrence Lowell Boys Fox Lewis R McGilvary Hart Rr Roberts Jean c Ce Fitegerald Holderness Hayes Mallory G Laurell, Bart Lowell, Jean Hart Lowell, Hart Paradis

Polo Shots and Polo Fans Rally in Lawrence Matches

The S C W beat the Washington club 4 to 1 and the Small Five defeated the Crescent club by the same score. Polo figures Coggeshall Gavitt Devlin Hipson Tibbetts reside across New England towns, while Fatty Furbush and Joe Fox endure polo misfortune. The Lawrence American notes Lowell Salem Lewiston Lawrence tournament opens with 80 minutes of polo, 8 15 start, Mallory guarding Lowell and Lewis returning.

Washington Club Small Five Crescent Club Coggeshall Hartford Gavitt New Haven Devlin New Bedford Hipson Plymouth Tibbetts Pawtucket Long John Lawrence Lawrence Sun Joe Fox Fox Huntington Lowell Sajem Lewiston Mallory Salem Lewis

Cure Grip in Two Days With Laxative Bromo Quinine

A vintage ad claims grip relief in two days using Laxative Bromo Quinine and notes E W Grove’s signature appears on every box.

E. W. Grove

Suit named to honor Our Boys' Department at retail

A strong double and twist wool suit with full double seat and knees is advertised as the best value. The store promotes a wide display of latest Norfolk Sailor Middy and Russian Blouse Suits across all ages, inviting customers to view.

Norfolk

Beaten Again Lowell Girls Fall to Normal Team

Lowell High School girls basketball were defeated by Normal School 5 to 4 at the annex in a low scoring game. All points came from fouls with 600 in attendance. Proctor Wilder and Adams led for their teams while Crowley Church refereed and Dan Gray scored.

Normal School Lowell High School Annex Lowell Girls Textile Normal Miss Proctor Miss Wilder Mrs Bean Miss Adams Wilder Proctor Adams Sawyer Miss Crowley Chas. Church

Basketball Notes Hint at Strong League Play

Allard outplayed rival Donnelly in Monday night action while O Neil upset Lynch in a scrimmage. Qualey remains one of the cleanest players with few fouls. McManmon’s knee hopes stay hopeful for the looming series. Tighe’s speed prompts Manager Gray to keep him in against Healey each game. Fields excelled with P A C against the Burkes as his ankle improves. Gray and Redmond wager $200 for a five game series, set in Huntington Hall within three weeks.

Qualey Tighe Healey Gray Redmond Burkes Huntington Hall

BASE BALL NOTES Funeral of Burns draws Springfield crowd

The funeral of the late Thomas F. Burns at Springfield Saturday highlighted his popularity as a former Chicago third baseman. The great infield group Burns Williamson Corcoran Flint and Kelly are remembered. George Sullivan will join Providence after leave from Kingston prison. Kingston papers say Toronto won’t meet Sullivan’s salary, while Manager Barrow says the club can afford it but won’t. American leagues dominate, with the National and American associations jockeying for star players.

Thomas F. Burns Springfield Chicago Burns Williamson Corcoran Flint Kelly George Sullivan Kingston Toronto Providence Ont Sully Barrow

Kelley Returns to Help Manchester Team on Rebound

King Kelley traveled from Derry to Manchester for a workout and talks with Manager John Smith. The two resolved past differences and agreed Kelley may join the season, adding power and reliability to a tight game situation. Bristol Gazette notes Smith's reputation and the team’s strong chemistry under his leadership.

King Kelley Derry Windsor John Smith Smith Manchester Kel Manchester Union

Connecticut Base Ball League Sets 1920 Rules and Fees

New Haven March 25 The Connecticut Base Ball league adjourned session sets the league name and rules for the season. A $300 bond per club is postponed to April 30, admissions on holidays 25 cents, appointed umpires Dan Shannon Dan Morrisey Dan Finniga and Denis Reardon with sub umpires, pay $130 monthly. Forfeiture incurs $100 fee within 24 hours and games now require five innings.

New Haven Connecticut Base Ball League Messrs. Wiltze Hartford Censor Springfield Harrington Waterbury Tighe Norwich Shea New London O'Rourke Bridgeport Canavan Dan Shannon Dan Morrisey Dan Finniga Denis Reardon Hugh Roratory

Dreyfuss Confirms NL Magnates Meeting April First

Pittsburg president Dreyfuss telegraphed his signature to the National League call for a meeting in New York on March 25. He will attend in person as magnates from Young Ebbetts Rogers Soden Brush Robison pledge unanimous support. The session aims to adopt a playing schedule and will not address the presidency.

Pittsburg Dreyfuss Pittsburg Club National League New York Nick Young C. H. Ebbetts John S. Rogers A. H. Soden Messrs Brush Robison Hart Chicago

Meteor's Crew On Kronprinz Wilhelm Voyage

Berlin dispatch reports the Kronprinz Wilhelm sailing from Bremen to New York with the Meteor schooner yacht crew aboard. Trailed by dramatist Adolf von Sonnenthal, en route to fulfill a two week engagement. Sonnenthal plans appearances in New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati Milwaukee and St Louis.

Berlin Bremen New York Emperor William Herr Adolf von Sonnenthal Herr Sonnenthal United States Chicago Philadelphia Poston Cincinnati Milwaukee St. Louis

Fine Residence for Sale in Lowell's Best Street

Exquisite residence with fine surroundings and large grounds on a premier Lowell street. Owner has no use for it and must sell. Also a choice small farm near the city on the East side. Call early for full particulars with T. H. Elliott at 64 Central Street.

Lowell T. H. Elliott Central Street

Agents and operatives weigh strike versus wage rise

The Carders Nappers and Knitters unions meet at local halls to decide on strikes or wage demands as Textile council debates a 10 percent increase. The State board of arbitration urges a prestrike conference, with delegates instructed to remain neutral pending council talks. Members include Jp. P. Barry, W. A. Reed, and Hon. Charles D. Palmer.

Nappers’ Union Odd Fellows Textile Council Textile Charles D. Palmer Nappers State Board of Arbitration Knitters’ Union Lawrence Hosiery Lawrence Jp. P. Barry Lynn W. A. Reed Brockton Lowell

Baraboo Man Confesses Role in McKinley Assassination

J Steinman a convicted burglar from New Jersey, jailed in Waupun, confessed near Czolgosz at the time of President McKinley’s assassination. He claimed to have bound the killer's hand with a red necktie, stood ready with two revolvers, and planned to help if the shot failed. He had lived in Philadelphia for over a year.

Baraboo Wis Stackhouse J. Steinman McKinley Steinman Waupun Czolgosz New Jersey

Cecil Rhodes in Critical Condition After Heart Attack

Capetown report states Cecil Rhodes suffered a severe heart attack yesterday evening and did not rally. At midnight he was weaker than during prior illnesses and oxygen was given daily while dropsy taps continued. Friends fear for recovery as he remained gravely ill this morning with a brief rally and nourishment intake.

Capetown Cecil Rhodes Rhodes

Turkish pastor Tsilka arrested in Miss Stone case

A Salonica report cited by the Daily Telegraph states Turkish authorities have arrested Pastor Tsilka on suspicion of complicity in the abduction of Miss Ellen Stone. He is the husband of Madame Tsilka, who with Miss Stone’s companion was held in captivity.

Miss Stone London Tit Salonica Daily Telegraph Pastor Tsilka Madame Tsilka Ellen M. Stone

Bloody Shooting Affray in Buffalo Hotel

A bloody shooting affray occurred at the Car lina hotel on lower Main street at 2 AM. One man is dead and three others are injured, one of them fatally. The cause of the fight is not known.

Buffalo N. Y Carlina Lower Main Street

Saranac Weavers Vote to Strike Over Loom System

In Providence March 25 a committee of weavers from the Saranac mills Waterford of the American Woolen Co notified management they will strike unless the two loom system is abolished at Olneyville. Management doubts the committee claim. Olneyville strikers expect Saranac and Fitchburg weavers to join soon.

Providence R. I Saranac Mills American Woole 1 Company Waterford Olneyville Saranac Fitchburg

Lynching of a Negro Porter in Lajunta Colorado

Lajunta Colorado March 23 W H Wallace a colored sleeping car porter was lynched at 8 pm in the court house square by a mob of about four thousand two hundred. He was hanged from an electric light pole and shot afterward despite Sheriff Farr keeping him in town to protect him. The prisoner offered no resistance and protested his innocence.

Lajunta Colo W. H. Wallace Court House Square Wallace Farr

Irish land bill seeks to empower land commission

London reports that Geo Wyndham introduced the Irish land bill in the House of Commons to amend land purchase law. The measure authorizes the land commission to take over estates willing to sell and re sell to tenants with a three quarters tenant assent. Landlords may repurchase up to one fifth. No compulsory purchase. Exchequer to advance up to 3.6 million pounds for larger scale purchases. Irish MPs voiced cautious views.

London Ireland Geo. Wyndham House of Commons Wyndham Land Commission Commission John Redmond Timothy M. Healey New Estates

Fall River Duo Defeated in Go-As-You-Please Race

Davis and Hegelman, winners of last week's Lynn six day race, were easily beaten in Fall River by Ashley and Crook, who won the event here last week. The two hour race, held before the Fall River Athletic Association, drew about 1000 spectators.

Fall River

Italian laborers die in Cleveland gas plant collapse

Cleveland March 25 A cave in at the Main street plant of the Cleveland Gas Light and Coke Co. kills seven Italian laborers and injures another, believed not seriously.

Cleveland Main Street Cleveland Gas Light and Coke Co

Turks mobilizing for service in Albania

Rome dispatch reports 40 Turkish battalions mobilized for service in Albania amid ongoing anarchy, with cables from Constantino ple, Daily Chronicle correspondent, dated London in March.

London Constantinople Daily Chronicle Rome Albania

Accident at Harvard Brewery Injures Worker

Edward Collenger employed at the Harvard brewery fell while carrying a barrel of sugar on iron stairs about 10 p.m. He fractured a rib and injured his spine, was taken by ambulance to his Crescent Street home where Dr O Connor attended him.

Edward Collenger Harvard Crescent Street O'Connor

Lowell lodge elects officers of B P O E for year

B P O E officers were elected at Lowell lodge last night led by Exalted Ruler A J Halpin and loyal knights J F Lyons Richard Gumb and Harry M Gumb with T E Boucher as treasurer and Joseph named in the lineup.

Lodge Elects Delegates and Plans April Initiation

Hicks, trustee for three years, W. S. Grady. Exalted ruler A. J. Halpin was elected a delegate to represent the lodge at the grand lodge meeting in Salt Lake City in August, with Past Exalted Ruler James E. Mitchell as alternate. District Deputy George W. Patten and suite will initiate the newly elected officers Tuesday evening, April 1, followed by a social session under W. S. Grady. Entertainers will include theatre talent from the state, with prominent folks from nearly every city invited.

Armory inspection of G company noted full ranks

Last night the State inspection of G company was held at the armory. Lieut. Col. Williams of Northampton led the inspection, accompanied by Maj. Sweetser of Neponset of the battalion to which G company belongs. The company appeared with full ranks except for Second Lieutenant.

Col. Williams Northampton Sweetser Neponset G Company

Cadets Endure Rigid Coin Examination With Praise

Durrell remained under home detention due to illness as the colonel declared the inspection first class. New coins underwent a strict exam and the colonel commended their proficiency. Captains Mitten and Kittredge, Lieut McNalty, all of M and C companies, attended alongside many spectators.

Durrell Mitten M Company Kittredge C Company Lieut. McNalty

Accounts Committee Approves Library Funding Draft

The accounts committee met in a special session yesterday afternoon and approved the draft making available the $16,000 appropriation for the city library.

Committee On Accounts

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Stead Carney Concord Mechanics Hall Lowell-Salem Fatty Furbush Doherty POLO Su.t Central ST Corner Warren S. H Allard Donnelly O'Neil Cranks Lynch McManmon Fields American Association Aries John F. Smith Bristol National League Basket Ball Association N. H Bristol Gazette Meteor Lowell Mills Carders Merrimack Street Middle Street Czolgosz’ Pal Lar Wisconsin Assassin Saranac Weavers Colorado Minob Cory Falls & Burkinshaw Drugg'ers C. F. Blanchard Middlesex Cor Thorndike Street Lowell Lodge Elks THE BON Marche Merrimack and Kirk Sts Yuass Boston Examinis the H. B. Shattuck & Son Prescott Street Armory Notes Accounts Committee Walter C. Bloomer Monomoy Point
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