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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1903

Page

2

Banquet Attended by Massachusetts Democratic Leaders

Boston Oct 19 A large crowd at the Revere house banquet of the Massachusetts Democratic club heard Gaston deliver the principal address. Hon Richard Olney sent a letter of regret praising state issue campaigning and criticizing Gov Bates and police reforms. Olney called the last Massachusetts legislature friendless and the party urged focus on state issues.

Boston Massachusetts Democratic Club Revere House Richard Olney Olney Gov. Bates Boston Police Commission Tate Gaston

Lowell Baseball Moves to Fair Grounds If Deal Succeeds

Manager Fred Lake seeks a one year lease with two year option from Middlesex North Agricultural Society to use the Fair grounds for Lowell baseball, with keeper living on site and improved facilities planned. Spalding park sold to Ed Cawley. race to secure term with cost and privileges debated.

Spalding Park Fred Lake Lowell Middlesex North Agricultural Society Middlesex North Society Lake Ed. Cawley Fair Grounds

Gardner Fails to Meet Coffey in Lowell Bout

Fall River on October 19 witnessed Billy Gardner of Lowell fail to meet Kid Coffey of New York in a fifteen round contest. George Ashley of Fall River substituted, though untrained, and earned the decision after fifteen fast rounds as Coffey avoided a knockout in the final round.

Fall River Billy Gardner Lowell Kid Coffey New York George Ashley Ashley Coffey

Sale and Supper by Garfield relief corps No 33

A profitable sale and supper was hosted by James A Garfield Relief Corps No 33 in Post 120 hall last evening. Supper ran from 5 to 8 with well patronized tables and a brief musical and literary program led by Mrs Louisa Blood.

James A. Garfield

Hamilton Tops League Batting In Local Review

Hamilton leads the New England league batting with 37 games and a 40.7 percent, while Titus of Concord and Burbage of Lowell post strong marks. Rapp of Manchester and Stewart of Concord tally most runs, with Eustace of Concord stealing 54 bases and Stewart second with 47 as Fall River dominates overall averages.

Billy Hamilton Rapp Manchester Stewart Concord Eustace Hamilton Titus Wilson Nashua Carney Connors Lowell March of Haverhill Moorhead Fall River J. O'Hara Lawrence van Zant Greene Lett Swander Demont Jordan Hickey Daum McLean Klobedanz Mullaney Bowcock F. R. Lake Labelle Deininger Weddige Cassidy DiOseie Coveney Pulsifer C Noblitt A. Kane Murphy O'Reilly Conroy Ennes Clarke M McLaughlin Burrill Soffel Newton Bee Viessilele de Penast Aed Riéekns Rally Hal Pe Murray Mitere Courneen F. R Ashenbach Guiheen Gokey Graham Carney Co Morrissey Warren ROSS OLS Inet Eanad Abe Cascen Bernard Grant Eaton Cless Ball Page Beard O’brien H. Richardson H. Backman Foxen N. B Miller Bebe Bunyan N. D Bushey Barry H. A. Smith M. Leith Hooker F. R. Allen Long Stroh Langton Corrigan McGinley H Joss Gilligan MERON Bice Dscalestasie de Vhdade Vedocee Pulavengn Biesi Eis Cvesbomaieier Actos Wares Eis Das Nee Nee Ee Lee Dlo Ee MG Kennitt Severs Baek Locke BOWEN Math Yieaisials H Conroy

Yale Slump and Local Gridiron Notes From Lowell

The article outlines Yale football's slump and plans for recovery by the Bunting team of association footballers. It notes Lowell High's upcoming game, Lowell Textile school fixtures, and the frequent scheduling of Yale's limited-season games. Harvard fears the Yale contest alongside Pennsylvanian and Dartmouth prospects. It mentions Army Navy game plans, the Dartmouth Brown Thanksgiving clash, and local attendance projections with 1000 Boston tickets and 300 Lowell tickets.

Lowell High Lawrence High Philadelphia Annapolis Daly Navy Dartmouth

Moving Vans Pass As Old Tenant Moves Out New One In

In a local rental column, ads note that turnover causes moving vans to pass in front of properties as the old tenant departs and a new occupant arrives, reflecting typical habitable exchange in the neighborhood.

Cresceus Sets World Trotting Mile Record at 1.59

Cresceus broke the world trotting record for a mile in 1.59% at Wichita on October 19, surpassing Lou Dillon and Major Delmar by a quarter second. The track was ideal and the crowd cheered through fractions, even as Cresceus broke just before the wire and appeared to lose about three quarters of a second. No wind shield was used.

Wichita Kan Cresceus Lou Dillon Major Delmar Crescens

Coburn Poised for Dartmouth D Letter This Season

Harry Coburn son of Dr Harry W Coburn is set to win his college initial at Dartmouth this year now serving as first substitute for the varsity football squad. He has played in three big games this season and is hailed as a top line smasher with improving speed and dash since joining Dartmouth from Beachmont and Lowell high school.

Nelson Brothers Bunting Yale Buntings Lowell High Haverhill Lowell Textile School Fairgrounds Roxbury High Marra Dewey Carrier Harvard Pennsylvania Dartmouth Beachmonts Big Fours Silent Club The Almonts Harry Coburn Harry W. Coburn Dartmouth College Lowell Coburn Beachmont Upper Centralville Perkins Wightman Lawrence High Gilmore New England

Dowie Denounces Press at Madison Square Garden

New York October 19 Dowie leads a Zionist canvass after an early service at Madison Square Garden where he attacks newspapers calling them dirty dogs and vultures. His night meeting dwindles as listeners hiss and depart while he vows to lick the press and portrays himself as Elijah in a tense, provocative service.

New York Madison Square Garden John Alexander Dowie Dowie Zion Manhattan Abraham F. Lee Geo. Mitchell Josie H. Ogden Mr. Dowie Chicago Elijah

Fairbanks Explains Alaska Boundary Dispute

Indianapolis oct 19 United States Senator Charles W Fairbanks former chairman of the American members of the joint high commission at Quebec in 1898 outlined the Alaska boundary dispute He said the decision recognizes US rights purchased from Russia in 1867 and explains the line in Mount St Elias and Portland Canal with emphasis that the ruling is just to both nations and preserves key U S interests Cleveland Ohio style summary of the high commission findings

Indianapolis Ind United States Charles W. Fairbanks Joint High Commission Quebec Alaskan Boundary Commission Russia Great Britain Alaska Mount St. Elias Skagway Dyea Portland Canal Canada Pacific Wales Pearse Islands Boundary Commission Washington

Haighey Armstrong Returns After England Victory Tour

Charles Haighey, better known as Armstrong, returns from England where he won eight of nine bouts. He plans appearances at Boston clubs this winter. This week features major boxing bouts: Tuesday McGovern defeats Briggs, Moran meets Williams, Glancey faces Baldwin. Wednesday Walcott battles Morris, Jones tackles Delmont, Kelley v Brown. Thursday includes Goodman v Lenny and more at multiple clubs. Friday showcases Goodwin v Dougherty and Kilday v Gardiner with further bouts across venues.

Charles Haighey Armstrong England Philadelphia Jack O’brien Haighey Boston Terry McGovern Jimmy Briggs Toddo Moran Joe Williams Hughey Glancey Matty Baldwin Criterion A. C Belfield Walcott Shadow Morris Griff Jones al Delmont Young Kelley Henry Brown American A. C Kid Goodman Eddie Lenny Central A. C

Miss Rennysom Sings Tosca in Boston Opra Festival

Boston October 19 Tremont Theatre opened four weeks English grand opera festival by Henry W Savage. Puccini Tosca sung in English for first time in Boston to strong ovation. Tenor Joseph Sheehan baritone Winfred Goff and Gertrude Bennison in title role, with a 60 musician orchestra under Chevalier Emanuel.

Boston Tremont Theatre Henry W. Savage Joseph Sheehan Winfred Goff Gertrude Bennyson Chevalier Emanuel

Doctor Hickman Found Dead In Richmond Park

London reports the body of Miss Hickman a 29 year old physician who vanished after leaving the Royal Free hospital on August 15 was found in an unfrequented part of Richmond park. The remains were identified by a medal and ambulance cross.

London Miss Hickman Richmond Park Royal Free Hospital Hickman

Marlboro Shoe Factory Reopens After Five Years Idle

The abandoned Boyd and Carey shoe factory in Marlboro was bought by Rice and Hutchins Shoe Company. Production will resume in the historic plant with plans to greatly boost output and raise employment by about 15 percent next year.

Boyd & Carey Rice & Hutchins Co

Wakefield Opening Day Harness Meet At Quannapewitt Track

A good crowd attended the first of four days of harness racing at Quannapewitt track Wakefield on October 19. Despite a poor track, fast times were recorded Bertha K. won the 2.19 trot in straight heats and Nancy Allen swept the 2.14 pace after dropping two heats to win three straight.

Wakefield Quannapewitt Bertha K Nancy Allen

Carnegie Receives Waterford Freedom Amid Irish Praise

Dublin reports the freedom of Waterford city awarded to Andrew Carnegie. In a thanks speech he honors John Redmond and John Dillon as patriots acting for Ireland's rights, and salutes the thousands of Irish workers who served under him saying they liked the little boss.

Dublin Waterford Andrew Carnegie Carnegie John Redmond John Dillon

Ely Dream Balm Praised By Readers In Rushville

In Rushville Indiana Dell M Potter general manager of Arizona Gold Mining Co endorses Ely's Dream Balm for catarrh and hay fever after eight years of use. He sends 50 cents for a Cream Balm and calls the remedy the quickest and most permanent cure for cold in the head and related ailments. Reverend R M Bentley signs as a witness to the testimonial.

Rushville Ind Ely Bros Ely R. M. Bentley Messrs Dell M. Potter Arizona Gold Mining Co

Steamship saloon rates to be merged under joint agreement

Hamburg Germany Oct 19 managers of the Hamburg American and North German Lloyd Steamship companies at a meeting here today decided to adhere to the present agreement between the two lines regarding saloon rates.

Hamburg Hamburg-American Lloyd Steamship Companies

Bristow Report Previewed. Stebel Named Siam Advisor

Washington reports Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow's postal investigation findings likely reach the President by midweek. Edward T. Stebel is appointed confidential advisor to the King of Siam and will depart soon for his new post. A former third assistant secretary of state and minister to Ecuador and Chile, he has taught at Harvard University in international law. He is the first American to be named to this Siamese position. The President has accepted the rest-

Washington Bristow Edward T. Stebel Siam Ecuador Chile Harvard University

McLaughlin Wins Over McCarren In Kings County Fight

In New York on October 19 Hugh McLaughlin defeated McCarren for supremacy at the Kings County Democratic committee meeting by a 148 to 141 vote against endorsing Grout and Fornes. A committee will be appointed to attempt party harmony. Fusion and Tammany launched rival campaign events with Mayor Low and Col. McClellan addressing large crowds across Manhattan and Brooklyn.

New York Hugh McLaughlin Senator McCarren Kings County Democratic Committee Brooklyn Grout Fornes Low East Side Col. McClellan Manhattan

Smuggling Indictments Hit San Juan Officials

The federal grand jury in San Juan Puerto Rico returned an indictment against Collector Alonso Cruzen for unlawful emoluments from smuggled goods and charged Captain Andrew Dunlap U S N commandant and Robert Giles a former contractor with smuggling. Charges against Cruzen came after focused grand jury effort. Dunlap and Giles actions are unlikely to face action soon. Cruzen's main accuser is a discharged customs employee.

San Juan P. R Federal Alonzo Curzen Andrew Dunlap Naval Station Here Robert Giles Porto Rico Cruzen Dunlap Giles Capt Europe Custom House

Morley in line against protectionist policy in London

London report notes John Morley, former Liberal chief secretary for Ireland, opposing the current government's protectionist police. Paris brief mentions Mrs. Potter Palmer's improving condition. Christiania reports King Oscar opening the Storthing with talks on arbitration treaties. Portugal envoy Bryan tours Santos-Dumont dirigible car in Neully ascent with ladies aboard.

London John Morley M. P Ireland

Eldorado Crew Survive 600 Mile Arctic Crossing

After sinking on an uncharted rock near Fort George Hudson Bay the Eldorado crew of forty seven and Captain Ferry endured a six hundred mile march through northern Canada. They reached Ottawa destitute with only their clothing and no provisions before heading to Montreal.

Ottawa Canada Ferry Liverpool Montreal Hudson Bay Fort George

Dr Haven's Will Gives Large Bequests to Hospitals

Boston October 19. By the will of Dr George Haven of Boston filed for probate today Harvard Medical School receives 25000 outright and a share in residue while the Boston Lying-in Hospital gets books instruments a 20000 bequest and equal share in residue with the medical school.

Boston George Haven Harvard Medical School Medical School

Deaths of Henry Fuller and Rosswell Goodwell

Henry Jerome Fuller a prominent Taunton attorney and longtime citizen died at his home after a brief illness at age 69. Col Rosswell Eaton Goodwell died in Denver of Brights disease. Born in Pomfret Conn in 1827 he earlier accepted the Republican nomination for secretary of state at Abraham Lincoln's request.

Henry Jerome Fuller Taunton Col Rosswell Eaton Goodwell Bright Denver Col Goodwell Pomfret Conn Abraham Lincoln

Knitting Co. Fails In Newport Newport Knitting Co. goes into receivership

Utica New York October 19 The Newport Knitting Company of Newport Perkima county has gone into the hands of a receiver Edwin A Stenson appointed. Liabilities are between 60000 and 70000 with assets around 50000 to 50000.

Utica, N Newport Knitting Company Newport Perkima County Edwin A. Stenson

Itching Pile Cure Promised By Dean’s Ointment

A medicinal claim states itch ing piles can be cured with Dean's Ointment offering instant relief and permanent cure. Sold at drug stores for 50 cents.

Dean

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