Boston Team Arrives in Richmond for Princeton Meeting
Boston arrives in Richmond from Norfolk in fine form and stays at the Jefferson Hotel. They will face Princeton on Princeton's grounds tomorrow. In the seventh Stivetts pitched for Boston, Richmond batters were stymied, and rain halted play in the last half of the inning after Tenney injured his finger. The score was not finished.
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Richmond
Boston
Norfolk
the Jefferson
North
Princeton
Stivetts
Tenney
Baggage Bill Moves Toward Law With Governor's Signature
The New York Legislature rushed the bicycle bill toward law as Governor Morton’s signature awaits. Tinsdale faced opposition and was removed from the assembly floor for lobbying against the bill. Nixon proposed a release condition for free carries. without release, charges rose 20 cents per hundred miles. The bill passed the Assembly 127 to 1 and the Senate 37 to 4 with Brackett Chahoon Mullin and Sullivan voting against.
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New York Senate
House
Tinsdale
Nixon
Armstrong
Senate
Brackett
Chahoon
Mullin
Sullivan
E. J. Tinsdale
Federation of Cyclists of New York
Pair Nets World Tandem Records At California Track
In Cronedo California on April 8 two unpaced tandem world records were set at the mile track Randall of Rochester and Sciefski of Salt Lake covered half a mile in 50 3 5 seconds breaking the March 1 record by Taylor and Verrell by two seconds. Randall and Kiser then rode the quarter mile fly unpaced in 23 25 seconds, beating Delmas and Long by one and a fifth seconds.
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Cronedo
Cal
Randall
Rochester
Sciefski
Alt Lake
Taylor
Verrell
Kiser
Delmas
Long
American millionaire wins three races at Fairy House meeting
Dublin April 9 The Fairy House steeplechase meeting on April 6 saw W C Eustis win three races. Eustis rode his own horses and faced top British jockeys.
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Dublin
Fairy House
W. C. Eustis
Rights and orders from Ashland city council continue
City council discussions show plans for street improvements including macadamizing Pleasant Street and widening streets. A three member committee was proposed to visit department heads daily, and several budget and public grounds measures were approved or deferred.
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Leverett
Chambers Street
Pleasant Strees
Main
Warren Streets
Riddle
Ward 20
Baldwin
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Boston
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Smith
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Cake walk crowns Beacon Hill heroes at Music Hall
Marshall Thompson led a cake walk in Music Hall last night, praised for merriment over attendance. Ebenezer Brewster assisted. Contestants included William H. Hunt with Annie Logan and James Ash with Katie Roche. Joe Walcott watched. Billy Hill and Ida Fisher won first prize, a cake replica of the State House.
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Dorchester Wheelmen
Norfolk Hall
Dorchester
Morgan, William
Loring
Rob Urquhart
Tom Grundy
Joe Kellar
Pretary Bassett
Edmund
Tins- 8
Armstrong
Marshall Thompson
Beacon Hill
Music Hall
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Ebenezer Brewster
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Brewster
William H. Hunt
Annie Logan
James Ash
Katie Roche
William Hill
Ida Fisher
Lowe
Joe Walcott
Billy Hill
Muldoon
Fred Eames Named Referee for Cushion Carrom Championship
Fred Eames the New England billiard champion was chosen yesterday by players and management as referee for the cushion carrom tournament to be held in Bumstead Hall all next week starting Monday night.
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Fred Eames
New England
Bumstead Hall
Rhode Island GOP to elect eight Reed delegates in Providence
The Republican convention in Providence on April 10 will choose eight delegates for Reed. There is no McKinley sentiment, despite Governor Lippitt's efforts, as Reed holds strong support among voters.
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Providence
Reed
McKinley
Lippitt
Society Applauds Police at Boston Horse Show
Thousands of Boston society members filled Mechanics Hall for a riotous horse show night. Harry Smith dominated the crowd with daring riding. Mrs Beach and Mrs Gerken led in driving. Boxes overflowed as fashion, carriages, and New York guests mingled with Mayor Bancroft, ex-Mayor Matthews, and visiting dignitaries.
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Boston
Myopia Hunt
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Mechanics’ Hall
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Angier
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Robert Hooper
Roger Walcott
A. S. Bigelow
Bishop Lawrence
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Boston Mounted Police Shine At Horse Show Display
Boston's mounted police led a dazzling display at a city horse show with Sergeant G. B. Stone and Baby winning the champion harness class. Notes highlight Underwood, Munier, and Haskins in top performances among a wide field of riders and judging across harness, saddle, polo ponies, and hunters with prizes from $50 to $100 and notable participants from Philadelphia and New York spectators including Police Commissioner Clark.
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G. B Stone
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Arion
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Chestnut Hill Stock Farm
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Escape
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Lady Bird
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John Flynn
Miss Beach
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Pembrook
Chestnut Hill Farm
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Bryce J. Allan
Madeleine
Sweet Briar
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the Duchess
Vagabone
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Mr. Hulme
Bobby” Shaw
Allan Forbes
C. H. W. Foster
Charles M. Bryant
J. Dandy
Bezique
Charity
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Mouse
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Revolver
Dandy
C. W. Foster
Bobby Shaw
Mr Shepards trotters win ribbons in tan bark ring
Mr Shepard junior wins blue ribbon for road four in hand red for park four in hand yellow for his rover and white for tandem as road horses from Providence stables contend with Mr Shepard senior’s stock in the popular week long event in the tan bark arena.
Evening Broughams in Moonlit Display
Coachmen and footmen on the box with spirited horses and lamps, broughams circling gracefully, women in evening gowns peering through bevelled glass to complete the witchment of the scene. Envious sighs rise as five perfectly appointed broughams roll by boxes, while the waiting line appears dingy in comparison.
Overheard in a Boston Box at the Mechanics’ Arena
A vivid vignette from Boston society at the Mechanics' building where spectators in boxes gossip through the eaves. The piece highlights Boston society queen Marjorie, her gracious sportsmanship, and the lively chatter as horse show fever runs high. The overheard remarks focus on a rival and a fashionable crowd, revealing social dynamics in a public event.
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Mechanics
Chappie
New York
Marjorie Dear
Will
Hackneys and Roadsters Awards at Evening Session
Morning awards prize list for hackneys with first $75 second $30 third prizes to Parquette Contented Nina Pinta Bon Bon Frills. Afternoon trotter awards list includes Milliner Livadia Marietta and Momentum. Roadster class prize $100 awarded to R. Thayer for roadster W. P. B. V.
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Richard F. Carman
Eugene V. R. Thayer
George B. Hulme
B. G. Scott
George B
C. E. Mather
H. Seymour Persse
E. C. la Montagne
Chestnut Hill Stock Farm
Ch. G. Escape
Richard Bell
S. S. Howland
Lady Bird
Ted English
Ch. G. Pennbrook
Broughams
Batonyi Stable
B. G. Superior
B. G. Surprise
Herbert M. Sears
Br. m. Patti
Br. m. Pareppa
H. H. Bloodgood
H. G
R. Cheney
Br. Parquette
Arthur T. Kemp
R. Contented
Ch. Nina
Prescott Lawrence
Ch. Frills
C. M. Jewett
Charles Dana Palmer
A. C. Hall
John E. Thayer & Bro
B. Milliner
Dusty Miller
J. Malcolm Forbes
Livadia
Arion Grayling
B. Marietta
Electricity-Marie
Village Farm
C. J
Harry Hamlin
Princess Royal
John E
Democrats Elect Hudson Citywide Delegates
In April 9 caucuses, Democrats selected delegates for state and congressional races. Key names include G. P. Keith L. H. Murphy J. E. McGrath C. E. Bennett J. E. Phar-neys for state and J. C. Gilroy T. T. Keily L. H. Sheridan S. Arnold T. H. Murphy for congressional slots. Another caucus in Weymouth named John D Whelan D H Benson Frederick Souther M M Lynch John O'Connell M F Graney and others.
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M. F. Graney
John M. Hart
P. M. Worther
Albert Towle
J. H. Mellville
Robert Healy
T. R. Newell
F. A. Lewis
D. H. Benson
A. L. Lincoln
A. L. O'Connell
John E. Mann
John M. Carey
John D. Whelan
J. A. Pierce
Robert Wilson
William O'Connor
Richard Madden
A. F. Welsh
Caucus at Amesbury names delegates to state convention
In Amesbury on April 9 the Democratic caucus elected delegates to the state convention. The list includes P. D. Moulton, John Perpindell, John J. Joyce, T. H. Conner, Frank Savage, F. D. Merrill, H. J. Quin for general delegates and James H. Hassepp, Peter A. Melton, Hue Calalte Jr., E. J. Shaw, John Cummings, P. Manning for congressional delegates. They support L. A. Devine of Salem.
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Amesbury
P. D. Moulton
John Perpindell
John J. Joyce
T. H. Conner
Frank Savage
F. D. Merrill
H. J. Quin
James H. Hassepp
Peter A. Melton
Hue Calalte, Jr
E. J. Shaw
John Cummings
P. Manning
L. A. Devine
Salem
Democrats name delegates to State convention in Dhipham caucus
In DHPDHAM Memorial Hall Democrats selected delegates for the State convention. Named were Charles H. Schriver Henry W Richards John Walsh Charles Warren John F. McCarty Chester A Reed and George Fred Williams for general delegates. Congressional picks included Joseph A. Laforme John J. O'Reilly John H. Sullivan John Wardle John F. Reilly John Collins and William A. O'Brien.
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Dhpdham
Memorial Hall
Charles H. Schriver
Henry W. Richards
John Walsh
Charles Warren
John F. McCarty
Chester A. Reed
George Fred Williams
Joseph A. Laforme
John J. O'Reilly
John H. Sullivan
John Wardle
John F. Reilly
John Collins
William A. O’brien
Opening baseball clash in Manchester features Boston University and pro picks
The Boston University Baseball Club faced a pro-picked nine in Manchester as the season opened. Thompson, an old Dartmouth player, starred for Boston University while Sherman Ward and Sheffler delivered the best batting. Fielding was weak on both sides with Manchester totaling 12 runs to Boston University's 10. Manchester errors numbered 6. Umpire Jack Burke of Lawrence officiated.
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N. H
Boston University
Thompson
Dartmouth
Sherman
Ward
Woods
Ferson
Manning
Sullivan
Goodwin
Jack Burke
Lawrence
House Debates Abolition of Compulsory Pilotage
The House resumed debate on a bill to end compulsory pilotage for coastwise sailing vessels. Mr. Cooper of Florida, author of the minority view, opposed the measure. The bill was defeated by 62 to 117.
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House
Cooper
Dem
Fla
Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Ma hanny Stops Neece In Sixth Round At Lewiston Club
Lewiston, April 9 William Mahanny of Lewiston defeated George Neece of Biddeford at the Lewiston Athletic Club in the sixth round of a twelve round bout by knockout.
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William Ma‘hanny
George Neece
Biddeford
Lewiston Athletic Club
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