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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1900

Page

6

Winged Foot Flyer Sets Dual World Marks at New York Athletic Club

Maxwell W. Long of Columbia University shattered the 440 yard run handicap world record with 47.45 seconds at Travers Island in front of about 7000 spectators. John Flanagan won the hammer with a 169 ft 4 in mark, surpassing his prior record of 167 ft 8 in set on the same grounds two years ago.

New York New York Athletic Club Travers Island Maxwell W. Long Columbia University L. E. Myers Stenton H. C. L. Tindall F. C. Bredin Wendall Baker Harvard Beacon Park Boston Long John Flanagan

Harvard shuts out Wesleyan in season opener

Harvard dominates Wesleyan 24 to 0 at Soldiers Field in the opening game. Touchdowns by Lawrence Hallowell Kendall and Sawin, with J Lawrence three goals after touchdowns, secure the win as Yale, Cornell, and others post results in the day’s college football slate.

Boston Harvard Soldiers Field Wesleyan Crimson Meee Rans Cate I. Kendall Suliman Lawrence Hallowell Kendall Sawin J. Lawrence Guy Murchie Jones Dartmouth Wood Yale Trinity Cornell Syracuse Pennsylvania Lehigh Brown Colby Holy Cross Worcester Technology Amherst Williston D. Aggie Worcester Academy Bowdoin N. H. College Exeter West Point Tufts

Readville Breeders Meeting Officials Fine Riders and Horses

At Readville on Saturday the unfinished Breeders meeting races were won in straight heats. Judges fined drivers Golden McKenney and Cheney $100 each and suspended them and their horses for the rest of the season following the 2.10 pace. The 2.12 Class Pacings totalled $1000 with The Private and Consuello among the notable performers. The event notes include multiple trotting and pacing results and participant names such as Directum Nutwood May Nutwood and Kalevala among others.

Boston Readville Consuello Golden McKenney Cheney William H. Paveter Sir Rockwell EE Psa Sinesincesesete Meagescheek Skall Ark Wilkes, Brg Wall Wesco Texsasact Bombey, Jr Doble

Sunday Baseball Scores From Cincinnati and Chicago

Sunday games saw Cincinnati derrot Pittsburg 4 to 3. In Chicago, the first game ended St. Louis 4 Chicago 2, followed by Chicago 4 St. Louis 1 in the second game.

Saturday league results with tied Brooklyn Boston game

Saturday league results show Brooklyn 6 Brooklyn 6 Boston tied. New York 4 Philadelphia 2. Pittsburg Cincinnati 2. Chicago first game Saint Louis 10 Chicago 7. Second game Saint Louis 0 Chicago 0.

Brooklyn Pittsburg Philadelphia Boston Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati We New York Cincinnati

Pairings Set for Open Championship at Chicago Course

Secretary R B Kerr releases the 64 player draw for the open golf title to be held at Chicago golf club Wheaton with amateurs and pros, led by J H Taylor and Harry Vardon. Notable pairings include Taylor with Hutchinson and Smith against Vardon, with rounds beginning Thursday and Friday.

New York R. B. Kerr United States Golf Association Chicago Golf Club Wheaton J. H. Taylor Harry Vardon Taylor Smith Baltimore Alex. Taylor Patrick Corcoran J. Shippen Jr Geo. H. Cann A. C. Tollifton Tom Anderson J.D. Campbell J. G. Morton Robert White Wm. Leslie Val Fitzjohn Geo. Turpie C. M. Adams Chester Horton W. J. Halebird, Jr R. McAndrew W. C. Carnegie David Bell Henry Turpie Henry Guilline W. Eagan James Hutchinson Alex, Findlay Auchterlonie Fred Herd Willie Anderson Geo. Low Will Smith Geo. Braid John Reid W. B. Smith W. J. Hoare Willie Thompson W. Marshall H. B. Eggers Mr. W. Waller Willie Stil A. J. Christie W. B. Schlotman John Mitchell Arthur Smith Robert Simpson

Corbett Returns from Europe in Fog Shrouded Quarantine

James J Corbett arrived in New York aboard the steamship Campania after a Europe trip. His legal representative Emanuel Friend met him at quarantine and the two men held a conference as the vessel inched toward the dock through fog.

New York James J. Corbett Europe Emanuel Friend

Corbett Returns to Face Charges and Denies Rift with Considine

Corbett told reporters on leaving the pier that he would meet any charges and would say no more. He declined to discuss his reported trouble with George Considine, adding that they are friends now.

Corbett George Considine George

Corbetts settle domestic dispute ending divorce bid

New York reports indicate that the Corbetts have settled their marital differences. The couple dined together at a restaurant and visited a place of amusement, with Mrs. Corbett reportedly refraining from pursuing the threatened divorce suit.

New York Corbett

Cricket finals spark tight Merrimacks win over Mohairs

The Merrimack Cricket Club of Lawrence defeated the U S Bunting team of this city 35 to 31 at Glen Forest. Burns and Patrick starred with three and two wickets respectively. The Mohairs later defeated Methuen 76 for eight wickets while Methuen were bowled out for 25.

Merrimack Cricket Club Lawrence U. S. Bunting Glen Forest Burns Patrick Mohairs Methuens Methuen Greenwood Hird Southam Moss Bingley Harrison

Ah Fong Family in Honolulu Society Legacy

The Afong family, led by Ah Fong, built a prominent Honolulu home and social presence. After educating two sons in the United States, Ah Fong returned to China while his wife and daughters remain in Hawaii, with the family name possibly ceasing to survive the next generation.

Ah Fong Honolulu Whiting United States Navy China United States Afong New York Times

Brighton High Defeats Lowell High at Franklin Park

Reported Saturday match at Franklin Park shows Brighton High besting Lowell High in golf with noted players and uncertain scores. Also cited are Lowell cyclists entering Brockton fair races and a 1900 Lowell population clarification from Chief Statistician Hunt detailing ward totals and city figures.

Franklin Park Brighton High Brighton and Lowell Lowell Brockton Fair Claude Hamilton Tim S. Murphy Edward A. Lynde G. W. Casey Hunt Associated Press Washington Board of Police Department of the Interior Census Office Washington, D. C Lowell City Bulletin Board WM. C. Hunt

Admiral Philips Methods in Dealing With Chinese Evil Doers

Journal excerpt from June 25 1866 recounts Admiral J W Philips landing a force of 100 to seize Hou and sons, arresting 23 Chinese, seizing arms, and witnessing a torturous Chinese courtroom trial before reporting plans for further action. The account contrasts Chinese law with Western justice aboard the Wachusett. The piece ends with an invitation to the Centre Harbor excursion on October 2.

J. W. Philip Frank Leslie Hou

Half Century Run Y M C A Cyclists Win Souvenir Prizes

The Y M C A bicycle club held a century ride to Cambridge on Saturday with 35 starters and all but two finishing within the time limit. No accidents occurred and finishers received souvenir pins. Listed cyclists include A C Gervais Rolet Ranney E Dozois John Gell William Sullivan Fred Hunton George Dozois W E Fletcher Claylor Jamison F B Whitter John C Davis A J Ramsay Clarence Edwards W A Daniels Ralph Weeks Clarence Cutter Luther Holt H D Furgeson Albert Batchelder Owen McEnaney Thomas Brown W W Wyman John L Duffee A C Webster W L Gillespie A E Williams John T Buckley J Laughlin.

Y. M. C. A. Cyclers Cambridge A. C. Gervais Rolet Ranney E. Dozois John Gell William Sullivan Fred Hunton George Dozois W. E. Fletcher Claylor Jamison S. Whit

Lake Winnipesaukee Excursion First Choice For Outing Fans

Many years of excursions have culminated in Lake Winnipesaukee as the ideal outing ground. A sixty mile sail over the lake to Weirs Centre Harbor and Wolfeboro lasts about four hours. The last Lowell excursion departs October 2 with a $1 round trip rate and a 7.45 am Middlesex street special.

New England Lake Winnipesaukee Alton Bay Mt. Washington Weirs Centre Harbor Wolfeboro Lowell Middlesex Street

Vital Statistics Mortuary Report for Week Ending Sept 29 1900

The report lists numerous death entries with ages from days to 73, cause details include pneumonia, tuberculosis, enteritis, marasmus, and burns. It notes a population of 94,969, total deaths 28, deaths under five 13, and a weekly death rate of 15.33 with infectious disease tallies of typhoid three, scarlet fever one, and diphtheria one.

John F. Murphy Sophia Sobeyak Marasmus Margaret McKinney Abbie Gallagher Mary A. Costello Marie J. Hebert Loraine S. Coburn Gertrude E. Ginty Adeline M. Cudmore Burns Stanislaus Cyr Bright Joseph F. Mulcahy Wilfred Lacasse Gertrude Aubrey Patrick F. Redden Ethel M. Saunders Marie E. Aspiraux Jeremie Chaput Roseanne Corrigan Manoog Gara Jane Moffatt Arthur Roy Bernard Carroll Frank J. Hughes William J. Lafferty Romuald Laplante Margaret Merritt Diol Inft Joseph BE. Allard Mancel Miduros Girard P. Cadman Board OF Health

Elms Baseball Season Ends in Loss to West Ends of Lawrence

The Elms lost 7 to 4 at Glen Forest as Punk Ryan exited after three innings with an injured arm and Nixey Coughlin relieved. The West Ends managed only three hits off Ryan and were blanked for six innings, while Coughlin struck out 10 in a strong pitching showing. Errors fueled most of the West Ends’ runs as Tommy Giniay and catcher Duflavey stood out. This marked the fourth meeting between the clubs, West Ends winning three of four.

Elms Lawrence Glen Forest Lowell Ryan Nixey Coughlin West Ends Tommy Giniay Duflavey

Football totals as Boulevards defeat Ledgers 12 to 0

In Pawtucketville Saturday afternoon the Boulevards from that district beat the Ledgers 12 to 0 on the home field. Later at Lakeview grounds the Big Seven ponies defeated the Orients 23 to 0, with the Orients never in contention. At Highland junior football, action continued Saturday morning in Pawtucketville.

Pawtucketville Boulevards Ledgers Lakeview Grounds Orients Highland

Accidents on the Farm Prompting Care and Relief

On farms injuries occur frequently with cuts bruises stings and sprains. Dr Thomas s Electric Oil is promoted as relieving pain instantly and recommended for immediate use to stay safe.

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