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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1903
Page
2
The Fairmounts and Woburns bowed at the Y M C A alleys under Boston rules, winning two of three strings to claim the game despite the Fairmounts posting the higher total. Refreshments were served during the match. The score:
Abbott of the Lowell team is in town for the league opener against Manchester. The game is set for Thursday night next week in Lowell and tickets go on sale today at Hillsingwood's.
About 300 to 400 spectators attended the Dewey Grove boxing program last night. Tom Flaherty and Kid Connelly drew in four rounds. Charles Armstrong beat Kid Conway over six rounds. Jockey Brady defeated Kid Landry in eight rounds. Judges were Martin Flaherty Moffatt Flaherty and James Bradley.
Chicago October 30 Principal Stearns of Phillips Academy Andover denounced deceitful practices among school and college athletes. He cautioned that coaches often teach disobedience to rules to win, while praising genuine athletics though acknowledging risks of injury or death. He urged moral reform and honesty in sports culture.
Exeter New Hampshire October 20 Tufts finally scored this season as Phillips-Exeter fell 18 to 5 in a fast contest Exeter dominated the second half with long runs by Bradley Heim and Kinsella while Tufts managed a single early break after Exeter advanced to Tufts five yard line and carried it for a touchdown.
The gridiron notes Lowell Textile faces Boston Technology Sophomores this afternoon at the Fair Grounds. Yale meets Columbia. Harvard plays Carlisle Indians as Yale and Harvard juniors suffer injuries. Tufts hosts freshman-sophomore games with shortened rush time. Textiles pride their team as a mass meeting aims to boost attendance.
Reports from Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association officers showed progress and financial strength as delegates convened at the First Unitarian church in West Newton. A public meeting featured Gorham D. Gilman, Florence Kelley, and Rev. Anna H. Shaw. Mary A. Livermore was named honorary president and Lucia Ames Mead the new president, with a slate including Mary Schlesinger and William Lloyd Garrison among others.
Mayor Collins called for a conference with Western Union leaders Ames and Nathan after meetings with the Messenger Boys Union and Centra Labor Union. The mayor deprecated the lockout and opposed employing women as messengers. A settlement was hoped but no conclusion reached. authorities urged a prompt understanding to resolve the dispute.
In Chicago 3000 Salvationists filled Princess Rink to mourn Emma Booth Tucker killed in a railroad wreck last Wednesday. Commander Booth-Tucker delivered a moving sermon as her husband wept beside the casket. The funeral train will move from Pennsylvania depot to New York for another service before interment in London.
Washington on October 30 Edward Tanner a 33 year old Swiss native known as a crank attempted to meet the President. He was detained at the executive offices and then moved to police headquarters before being sent to St Elizabeths Insane Asylum.
In Laverne Alabama on October 30 Jim Hambers and Lou Shaw were hanged for the March murder of Williamson Champion. Accomplice Sale Arrington, who testified for the State, was released. The execution was public and military forces assisted in maintaining order.
Community notes from Littleton detail the upcoming Back Log club complimentary supper at the Unitarian vestry next Thursday evening, town meeting and polling hours, church and club activities, a gun accident near the west station, and a lyceum lecture by Edward Bradford. Also included are social visits, memberships, and a testimonial for Ely Cream Balm noting relief from catarrh.
A Philadelphia fire gutted the Baltimore and Ohio elevator and the Woodward flour mill causing extensive damage estimated above 200000 dollars. One man died by burns and five others were severely injured. The same day the First Universalist church announced a sermon on The Light That Never Failed.
Pure rich unsweetened condensed milk described as superior to raw milk or cream. Emphasizes constant availability for all uses and praises Borden's Condensed Milk Co. product quality.
Hosial H. Prant, 70, an inmate at the Rhode Island state almshouse, died after leaping from a window while his mind was temporarily deranged. The incident occurred late last night in Providence.
Mrs Charles Hodge returns from Nova Scotia while Mrs Alice Collier rests at Waldo Street home. Town schools closed for teachers meeting. Troop F Cavalry prepares for annual shoot with Jones medal and honorary member match. C E meeting features Carrie P Webber on What David Teaches Us. United Workers harvest sale Nov 7 with supper and fancy goods. Lake Side Press editor Winfred Fitch visiting. Mr Warren Cutler improving after eye ear infirmary stay. Bedford population grows with new births and twins on Spring Street. Dancing school class to be held. Rev C H Washburn preaches on Trade or Making a Business of Serving Christ. Arlington resident Arthur W Wood hosts choir. School census shows 206 pupils aged 7 to 14, up 4 from last year. North Lexington man buys Brown meat route.
Townwide closure of public schools occurred yesterday due to the teachers convention. Mrs. Daniel Seaver is seriously ill at her home. Mr. James Alexander of Newport NH visited friends here. The Boston and Northern Street Railway is repainting the trestle at Wam exit. The Republican town committee issued a circular urging voters to cast a full Republican vote this year.
The M E church ladies report a successful fair yielding 175 dollars. Walter Frazee and wife welcomed a daughter last Thursday. Deacon Sheldon improves after a week in bed. Congregation members attend Lexington church conference on Tuesday. Chester W Clark visited his old home in Vermont. Congregational harvest supper set for Tuesday Nov 3 in the church vestry. Arnold Carter injured his right leg in a gravel pit while harvesting gravel for the highway.
Rev G Easterbrook preached on The Soul Winning Church in West Acton last Sunday morning. The article also notes a wedding at Haverhill Congregational Church for Dr Frederick Nash Ray with Ida Josephine Wentworth of Haverhill as singer, plus attendees at Sunday school and Baptist anniversaries and a Sunday school incentive program of blank books for youths to record weekly texts.
Boxboro notices report Miss Stella Cunningham daughter of Philip W. Cunningham died Friday October 23 from diphtheria. A Concord high school class of 1904 member and Grange and Congregational Sunday school worker she was greatly beloved. Funeral at home conducted by Rev. Rice and Rev. Martyn, interment in South cemetery, with many friends present. Rev. Martyn later resigned from Boxboro church to serve at First Congregational in New Bedford.
In North Chelmsford Friday the St Johns Ladies Temperance auxiliary hosted its first Hallowe en party at the town hall drawing a large crowd. Griffiths orchestra provided music for dancing from 8 to 12 with an electric car taking Lowell attendees home. Officers included General manager Miss Loretta J ONeil and reception committee led by Miss Rosanna McManamin. Also noted is an injury report: George Lambert of Chelmsford foundry lost the tip of a finger at work Wednesday.
Ayer high school football crowds praised for clean play after beating Pepperell 16–0 on Oct 17 and then defeating Lancaster 31–0 at Wood's field. The town hall lecture by Hon George J Burns highlighted local history dating to 1658 with 14 dollars raised for the Historical Society.
Herald reports next Sunday Richard Henry Stoddard will contribute a story titled The Heart of Hamlet, examining the life and influence of Edwin Booth and his stage legacy.
A North Pole gardening note describes a tundra plot near the coast at Point Barrow, where lettuce and radish seed sown June 18 yielded harvests by July 10. Despite low temps and frequent clouds, the crops showed healthy quality, suggesting atmospheric electricity may hasten maturity. Also includes brief quips from Life and Cincinnati Tribune.
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