Harvard track set for Wells cup class championship
Harvard athletes open the season with the annual class championship for the Wells cup at Holmesfield. Entries close with 111 names across four classes as events span hurdles, sprints, distance and field events with bicycle races on Charles River Park track and new Ironwork grandstands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Holmesfield
Charles River Park
J. C. Rice
G. G. Hubbard
G. A. Cole
N. Y. Hallowe
F. A. Bigelow
H. E. Shore
J.S. Dunstan
E. D. Gould
J. E. Harrington
A. E. Hubbard
A. A. Boyden
E. H. Smith
I. T. Roche
J. I. Phillips
E. E. Perry
S. L. Munson
E. T. Jundlach
H. A. Reed
KE. B. Edwards
C. H. Williams
Evan Hollister
H. H. Fish
A. L. Dean
M. L. Butler
W. R. Mansfield
Dick Grant
F. Rockwell
E. A. Starbuck
E. F. Alexander
H. W. Foote
C. W. Richardson
W B. Truesdale
W. G. Morse
G. P. Goddard
I. B. Dutton
G. B. Dutton
C. S. Tilden
S. P. Shaw
N._B. Adsit
J. B. Rover
H. L. Williams
P. N. Reed
A. B. Ruhl
W. F. Porter
KE. D. Fullerton
F. R. Plumb, Jr
C. D. Draper
E. W. Johnson
B. N. Fenno
J. Green
E. J. Sanderson
C. J. Harbeck
F. Wood
W. R. Brunckerhoff
G. F. Baker
H. B. Smith
H. S. Richards
H. P. White
P. E. Somers
J. G. Harrington
A. M. Rice
J. W. Edson
D. G. Harris
A. B. Emmons
B. D. Brooks
R. A. Garrison
Ap H. Morrison
F. Curtis
T. K. Faxon
Harvard varsity crew tests two boats on Charles River
The Harvard crew has moved from barge practice to a shell built by Davy, with Caspar’s English shell not yet arrived. The Davy shell performed well on two short runs, while the seniors refine technique under Goodenough at the Union boat house. Watermanship improves though catches remain slow.
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Harvard
Varsity
Caspar
Davy
Charles
Horse Show Entry List Reveals 843 Entries for $15000 Prize
The entry list for the horse show has been published featuring 843 entries including many of the country’s most valuable and noted horses. A total cash prize of $15,000 is announced for the event.
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Amon
Sunday Post World of Sport roundup and schedules
The Sunday Post lists today’s baseball matchups including Tufts vs Boston University and Franklin and Marshall against the University of Pennsylvania. It notes the Boston Lacrosse Club’s strong first night, current U S champions, and plans for practice and meetings. Also mentions Gaelic football teams in Worcester and a South Boston Athletic Association stockholders meeting.
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Sunday Post
Tufts
Boston University
College Hill
Franklin and Marshall
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Syracuse
Washington
Pawtucket
Reading
Wesleyan
Yale
New Haven
Phillips
Brown
Providence
St. Paul
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Newport News
Richmond
Milwaukee
Louisville
University of Vermont
Princeton
Boston
Greensboro
N. C
Boston Lacrosse Club
Hawthorne
Exley
G. C. Ferris
Smith
Tom Smith
J. J. McDonough
Bostons
United States
Crescents of
Brooklyn
Crescents
Franklin Field
Ike Weir
Howie Hodgkins
Salem
Worcester
Emmets
Chelsea
New Island
New England
Hibernian
Dennis O’ Keefe
South Boston Athletic Association
St. Augustine’s Hall
Oy Street
South Boston
West End
Harvard
T. M
Malden
Pillsbury Wins Eighteenth Game Against Showalter
In Brooklyn at the Hamilton Club on April 6, N N Pillsbury defeated J W Showalter in forty moves to even the score at eight for Pillsbury and seven for Showalter with three draws in the chess match.
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Brooklyn
J. W. Showalter
N. N. Pillsbury
Hamilton Club
Pullsary
Showalter
Court hearing opens on General Martin inquiry
The 10 o clock session begins with Colonel Scannell and lawyer Philip J ope among early arrivals. General Martin appears with counsel Attorney General Albert E Pillsbury and exchanges greetings before the hearing proceeds amid limited public access and tight space.
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Martin
Scannell
Philip J.ope
Hemnan W. Chaplin
Bancroft G. Davis
Albert E. Pillsbury
Governor Wolcott Opens Grave Liquor Inquiry Hearing
The governor, flanked by police and legal officials, presides as General Martin testifies about multiple business roles. He admits minimal involvement in Pearl Hill Lithia Spring, Fremont Mining, United States Trust, and Mutual Accident firms while receiving modest director pay and a $1200 annual bonus. He recalls learning his son took about $4000 from an Italian to obtain a license.
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Hldridge
Jones
Brown
Hallowell
State Attorney’s Office
Sharples
Martin
Doherty
General Martin
Board of Police
Boston
Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company
Fremont Gold Minin Company
Unite States Trust Company
Mutual Accident Company
Freemont Mining Company
Herald
United States Trust Company
Mutual Accident Insurance Company
Francis Peabody
Everett Froid Lang and the Water Tax Hearing
Everett Froid Lang and his son Everett F Martin testified with cool, evasive precision about a savings account in another name, liquor license deals, and insurance solicitations. Maguire Jacobs and Lithia stockholders surfaced in questions as records showed missing books and surprising salt in Lithia water. The hearing opened with chemical expert Sharples denying Lithia in the water, promising an intriguing second day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett F. Martin
The
Water Company
Mr. Chaplin
Jacobs
Maguire
Lithia Company
Sharples
Hearing Opens Over Charges Against Boston Police Board Chair
At 10:06 Governor Wolcott opened a hearing on charges against Augustus P. Martin chair man of Boston's Board of Police. Petitioners include R F Scannell and others from local companies. Counsel for General Martin is A E Pillsbury. Presence of Hemin W Chaplin Bancroft G Davis and P J Doherty noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Pillsbury
Mr. Doherty
General Martin’s Testimony Before Police Board
General Martin and other witnesses were sworn as the police commissioner testified. Martin declined the Governor’s invitation to ease up while the chairman of the Boston Board of Police answered questions about his roles.
Swett’s Spring Biter Compound Patent Medicine
Dr. Swett offers a bone set dandelion dock and other herbs preparation claimed to aid stomach and liver ailments. Marketed as seasonally useful for headaches dizziness faintness constipation back pain and related symptoms at 85 cents per package and as half gallon strong bitters. Prepared at the N. E. Botanic Depot 245 Washington St Boston by GEO W SWETT M D Proprietor.
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N. E. Botanic Depot
Washington St
Boston
Geo
Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company details and stock ties
Testimony outlines the Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company capitalization and ownership. James W. Kenney Michael H. Curley and Olmstead appear in formation talks while Everett, the president’s son, held major shares and connections to land interests and bank liabilities.
Details of Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company cash contributions
Inquiries into initial cash capital and stockholder contributions reveal that all stockholders at formation paid cash totaling thirty thousand dollars. Some stock later changed hands. specific names and exact amounts for individuals like James Kenney and Mr Curley remain unclear. The funds were transferred to Howard National Bank in 1893.
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Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company
Pillsbury
Mr. Doherty
Jameson
Kenney
James Kenney
Personal questions reveal 1896 land and bank dealings
Witness describes 1896 land sale to Capen for over 30000 dollars, loans from Howard National Bank, and stock pledged as collateral. He notes payments, board approval, and ongoing interest while claiming limited personal investment in the company.
My Son Everett Scheme Behind Local Project
Fragmentary OCR mentions a plan titled My Son Everett and references a scheme organizing a local project. Details are unclear due to partial text. no dates or names beyond Everett are readable. The item appears to be a brief society or community notice seeking support for an initiative.
What He Has Done In Relation To The Pearl Hill Lithia Case
General Martin says he did nothing to manage the Pearl Hill Lithia Company beyond countersigning checks and attending a few director meetings. He admits lending about 200 dollars and paying no bills, claims his son Everett audited the books and handled management, and acknowledges knowledge of losses estimated at twenty thousand dollars.
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Martin
Everett
Enrely
Pearl Hill Lithia Company
Board of Police
Everett and His Licenses Controversy Revealed
Testimony describes rumors of Everett Martin's involvement in license influence in 1896. General Peabody informed the speaker that $4500 was paid to procure a license for an Italian client, with $2700 found and $1500 still due. The father says his son was told to repay and that he would not aid him. He denies prior discussion of licenses with his son.
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Everett
Francis Peabody
Peabody
Mr. Pillsbury
Everett F. Martin
Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company
Bee
General Peabody
Everett Still Treasurer at Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Co
The testimony confirms Everett remains treasurer and lives at the witness’s house. He denies public warnings about unauthorized fundraising and notes no knowledge of Maguire’s arrest or his son’s liquor insurance dealings. A Mrs. Mollenhauer visit is described with no claim of payment to the son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company
Maguire
Martin
Hampden Street
Withia
Board of Police
Fremont Gold Mining Enterprise Papers Questioned
A fragment notes a inquiry about corporation papers of the State of Wyoming and whether Fremont gold mining enterprise is described, with a request to view the documents and a remark that the speaker is unsure about the content. The text ends mid-conversation with a continuation hint on page 65.
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Corporation
State of
Wyoming
Freemont
Massachusetts Democrats condemn legislature and street railways row
The Massachusetts Democratic Club denounces the Legislature over the street railways bill and municipal lighting plans in Boston. It condemns alleged mistreatment of petitioners and accuses senators of mercenary motives. The club also plans Jefferson birthday events at Faneuil Hall with Towne and Williams as speakers.
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Massachusetts Democratic Club
Philip J. Doherty
Massachusetts
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Parsons
Commonwealth
David Taylor
P. F. O'Neil
State Senate
Boston
Ity Hall
O'Neill
Harry Lloyd
Doherty
Jefferson
Faneuil Hall
Minnesota
Club
George Fred Williams
Towne
Williams
Fearing Beats De Garmendia In Five Set Tennis Match
G R Fearing defeated B S De Garmendia of the New York Racquet and Tennis Club in three sets to two at Boston Athletic Association courts yesterday morning. The match featured a close first set and strong surges by Fearing in the fourth and decisive fifth sets. A second singles showdown between Stockton and Fearing is scheduled for Thursday at 11 a m on the BA A court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Fearing
B. S. de Garmendia
New York
de Garmendia
Fearing
Love
New Yorker
Sears
Tom” Pettitt Marker
L. M. Stockton
Boxing Gossip and Match News From Local Ring Circles
Boxing gossip notes Rosenberg and Allen as evenly matched in the 12 pound class with a likely decisive endurance contest and a big purse. J D Watts arrives in New York to face top welters including Tommy West while Billy Madden is named official referee at Palace AC. Mysterious Hilly Smith explains his defeat to George Green with an arm injury flaring during the bout. Spike Sullivan and Gans near a clash and Dave Sullivan eyes Patsy Haley or Sammy Kelly if his Polo Club bout goes well. Frank ONeill challenges Paddy Fenton for a return, and Sullivan’s former world title status is referenced.
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Maurice Rosenberg
Bob Allen
J. D. Watts
Louisville
New York
Tommy West
Watts
Metropolis
Billy Madden
Palace Athletic Club
Harry Fisher
Don Doyle
Chicago
Joe Walcott
Fisher
Hilly Smith
George Green
Carson
Smith
Spike Sullivan
Gans
Dixon
Dave Sullivan
Patsy Haley
Sammy Kelly
Billy Plimmer
Frank O'Neil
Paddy Fenton
Fenton
W. E
Sullivan
Jake Kilrain
Richburg
Milss
A. M
Polo A. C
T. P
Brockton
Bob Rooker
West End
Young McCoy
Young Pickett
George V. Tuohey
Tariff Talk Averts Debate In Senate Opening
In Washington on April 6 the opening Senate session saw Mr. Allison report the sundry civil bill with amendments. Mr. West sought immediate tariff discussion on retroactive Dingley clause orders, but the Morrill objected and the move was postponed. The bankruptcy bill was taken up with Mr. Stewart advocating Nelson’s substitute, spending over three hours. He touched on bimetallism in dialogue with Mr. Chandler as the Indian appropriation bill was reported and calendared before adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Allison
Rep
West
Dem
Secretary of the Treasury
Morrill
Vermont
Stewart
Nelson
Chandler
N. H
River Gives Him Up
The body of a man about 40 years old and six foot eight inches tall was found floating near Tudor's wharf in Charlestown at 3:30 p m yesterday. Identified late last evening as Philip Cullen who had been seen around the docks recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudor’s Wharf
Charlestown
Cyrus Curtis
Lynde Street
Philip Cullen
Malden Council Acts On Police System Ward School and Bonds
Malden City Council approved a 4000 dollar police signal system and referred it to the finance committee. The Common Council accepted a committee report locating a new Ward 3 grammar school on the Daniel Copeland estate Clifton street. Aldermen authorized 25000 dollar water bonds and 560 dollars for grading the High School lot. Dr C D McCarthy elected to the Board of Health. Millard F Rodgers named undertaker and Stephen O Newhall nominated for buildings inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Ward 3 Grammar School
Daniel Copeland
Clifton Street
C. D. McCarthy
Board of Health
Millard F. Rodgers
Stephen O. Newhall
Griffin to Fight Dixon in New York for 1000 Dollar Purse
Brockton April 6 Johnny Griffin the famed lightweight has agreed to meet George Dixon the colored champion in New York on the 26th inst for twenty rounds for a purse of 1000 dollars. Griffin will weigh 128 pounds and has submitted a physician's certificate. The match was arranged through O Rourke. Griffin has begun training and will likely continue in Brockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Johhnie Griffin
George Dixon
New York
Griffin
O'Rourke
Meyers Cambridge Defeat Rexford in Low-Scoring City League
At Rexford alleys the Meyers of Cambridge beat Rexford by over 300 pins as the home team totaled 228 in three strings while Rexford fell 79 pins short of 2000. Skinner led the Meyers with top three-string totals. At Jameson alleys Somerville defeated South Boston by 81 pins. full scores follow.
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Rexford
Meyers
Cambridge
Skinner
Jameson Alleys
Somerville
South Boston
Police Sergeant Hurlburt Stricken With Paralyzing Shock
Police Sergeant Frank G. Hurlburt of the Lagrange street station is suffering a paralysis shock the entire left side affected and outlook uncertain. He became ill while on duty at the station and joined the force January 10.
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Frank G. Hurlburt
Lagrange Street
Hurlburt
Prof Shaw at Hotel Pelham Resten’s Boxing Teacher
Note cites Prof Shaw at Hotel Pelham and Resten’s famed boxing instructor. Caller seeks special rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Shaw
Hotel Pelham
Resten
Caller
Press Cycling Club musicale and city cycling news
The Press Cycling Club hosted a large piano and vocal program with performances by George Hetu C W Rackliffe Greta Byron and others. The Tiger Roadsters elected officers and outlined plans for a new club house ladies night and a Waltham road race on April 10 with prizes while bicycles and racing figures from Yale Columbia and Chicago feature in upcoming events.
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George Hetu
C. W. Rackliffe
Greta Byron
Walter Holt
Nellie Eibel
Laura A. S. Colt
Adelina G. P. Lewis
Martyn
Mardon, Jr
Billings
Fourdrinier
Ikins
Tiger Roadsters
William B. Chipman, Jr
W. H. Bryan
E. J. Wynde
H. F. Dean
F. W. McKeen
E. A. Phillips
J. A. Christie
Leutenant
F. O. Hatch
Lester Nichols
R. A. King
W. A. H. Hardy
Winthrop Hall
Frank Howe
American Waltham Manufacturing Company
Waltham
Percival
West End Street Railway
William H. Richardson Company
B. & D. Special
Bigelow & Dowse
New England
John Bestgen
Washington Street Cutler
Messrs. Dame, Stoddard & Kendall
Sterling
Winton
Hermes
C. M. Donohue
Lynn
Duquesne
Dan Connolly
Yale
McFarland
Columbia
Greater
New York
Tremont C. C
Columbia A. A
Charley Johnson
Luger
Swanborough
Denver
England
A. Isaacson & Co
Dock Square
G. M. Peterson
B. M. Anderson
Frank Foster
Henry Richards
Anderson
Richards
Foster
Peterson
Lovell Diamonds
Remingtons
Taylor Boys
Major
Sullivan
Fishburn
Central Association of the
University of Chicago
University of Minnesota
Nashvilles
Tenn
Bert Repine
Nashville
al Weinig
Buffalo
N. Y
Robert Walthour
Atlanta
Don Baker
Columbus
Charlestown Cycle Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Charlestown Cycle Club met last evening with over thirty new members joining the roster and total membership near sixty five. Elected officers include President J. P. Horton Vice President Watt Secretary C. E. Crowther Treasurer J. E. Jeffrey Captain C. F E. Hughes First Lieutenant F. F. Hibbett Second Lieutenant W. T. Hathaway Jr Ensign J. C. Dimmick and Bugler J. P. Horton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown Cycle Club
J. P. Horton
Watt
C. E. Crowther
J. E. Jeffrey
C. F E. Hughes
F. F. Hibbett
W. T. Hathaway, Jr
Ensign
J. C. Dimmick
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Wil
World OF Sport
California
Blanchard & Farrar
Faneuil Mall Square
J. E. Farwell & Co
Pearl Street
New Eng
Fremont St
Dr. Swett
Kenney and Curley
Messrs. Kenney and Curley
Kilby Street
James W. Kenney
Michael H. Curley
Mr. Kenney
Mr. Curley
Mr. Olmstead
the Lithia Company
Capen
Howard National Bank
Comany
Mr. Capen
Howard Bank
Gield Mining Venture
al Tp
Pierce
Geo. N. Pierce Co
Columbus Ave
Flnchory
N.Y
River Gives
Him
Tudor's Wharf
Malden High School
Dixiw
City League
Shimmer Ceccceseocssese
Vierney Lle
Towe
Frinkey Eo
Gordon
Tee Ee
Tdis Jameson
Ee . Eee
Cummings
Willis Eeaee
Hopkins
Eter
Bedell Ee Seeeenet
Shaw
Ivan’ Soutil
Bergdoll Bartlett
Danhefer
Gumbright
Berlo See
Sergeant Hurburt III
Carruth’s
Hanovers
Hanovers Nowler
Stubbs
Curley
Pen
Dickinson
Victor
Eagle
Lovell
Mn Ph. CO
Devonshire ST
F.S. M’causland, Ojr
Henley G.W. Low & CO
Eliot Street
Bicycle Notes
C. C. Meeting
Waltham Comet
Panetareid Mfg. Co
Oylston «St
Chillon
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