Boston Meet Club Keeps Distance From Montreal Impasse
The Boston Meet Club warns the Montreal backed International Championship committee it may withdraw support if contact with the outlaw National Cycling Association continues. Secretary Donly states the I C A will recognize a successor body if the league loses control. He urges alignment of event dates and evidence of league stability before Montreal meet.
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Boston
Montreal
National Cycling Association
Donly
Meet
Canadian Wheelmen’s Association
United States
League
International Association
McDuffee
Butlers
Waller
Elkes Expected in Boston as Major Taylor Accepts Challenge
Bicycle writer Harry Elkes plans to race in Boston after arriving from Hot Springs Arkansas to begin season prep. Rumor says Major Taylor has accepted a challenge from Elkes’s father for a sprint pursuit and middle distance series with a large purse linked to the Worcester track, signaling a staged dispute by Chairman Ger.
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Harry Elkes
Boston
Hot Springs
Ark
Elkes
Major Taylor
W. A. Elkes
Worcester
Taylor
Ger
Elkes Faces L A W Reinstatement Amid NC A Rivalry
The article notes Elkes may seek reinstatement to the L A W to avoid outlaw status while remaining with the N C A. If loyal to the N C A, Taylor could claim Elkes avoided him. Elkes’s reply might be a defiant jab at L A W. The L A W gains members after April expirations, led by Pennsylvania.
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L. A. W. Racing Board
Elkes
Taylor
Ali
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New York
Connecticut
Rhodesland
Keenan
League
Tiger Roadsters
Curtis Guild
Quincy
Henry A. Thomas
L. A. W. Lights
Major Taylor
Italy
Frank Starbuck
Turin
Gerlach
Racing Board
Messrs. Geldert and
Crews Race Today at Harvard Boat Race
The Weld Law School and Newell crews race today at Harvard with Weld ’99 Weld 1900 Weld ’01 and Newell ’01 starting. Due to few upperclassmen the 1901 Newell rows with the Weld from Cottage Farm to Union Boat Club down stream with the tide at 2 pm.
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Harvard
Weld Law School
Weld
Newell
Cottage Farm
Union Boat Club
Boxing Gossip and Fights Set Across U S and London
The article outlines an uncertain Fitzsimmons-Jeffries photo exhibition at Coney Island with bidders in New York. It notes Tim Kearns planning a matinee with Bob Allen in Manchester NH and a eight round bout with Billy Ernst. It also lists Gardner vs O Donnell in Omaha and Rotchfort vs Palmer in London with related bets and prompts for notices and calls.
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Fitzsimmons-Jeffries
Coney Island Athletic Club
Coney Island Gallery
New York
Tim Kearns
Kearns
Allen
Oscar Gardner
Billy O'Donnell
Ae Eee Athletic Club
Joe Hee
Paddy Sullivan
Gardner
Gard
O’ Onnell
O’donnell
Billy Rotchfort
Ohio
Palmer
England
National Sporting Club of
London
Chelsea
Jack Fallon
Essex Street
Lawrence
Mass
Joseph Miller
Lynn
Assault at Hebrew synagogue leads to arrest in city
Police from Station 6 arrested David Brietstein aged 60 of 22 May street on a warrant for assault and battery on Rachel Weisbart. The alleged attack occurred at the Hebrew synagogue on Emerald street during Saturday services. The case goes before a Municipal Court judge today.
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David Brietstein
May Street
Rachel Weisbart
Hebrew Synagogue
Emerald Street
Merel
Municipa Court
Brietstein
Prisoner Herbert Clough Commits Self-Inflicted Death
In Concord New Hampshire on April 10 Herbert Clough of Portsmouth who was serving a sentence for felonious assault died by his own hand this forenoon after cutting his throat.
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Concord
N. H
Herbert Clough
Portsmouth
Record-setting entry at Elkwood Park Grand American prep
New York April 10. Elkwood Park near Long Branch N J hosts preliminary work for the Grand American handicap on live pigeons next Wednesday. A record 270 shooters entered including three women. organizers expect another 30 entrants before the second round. Canada has sent one competitor.
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New York
Elkwood Park
Long Branch
N. J
Canada
Spalding Official League Ball Ad Warns Dealers
The Spalding name represents quality in athletic goods and announces that Spalding's Official League Ball is the National League adopted ball. It is the only ball approved for official games. Each ball is inspected, foil wrapped, boxed, and sealed, with no substitutes. Requests for a catalog are invited from dealers and customers in New York, Denver, Chicago.
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Spalding
Notable entries in discount handicap shooting event
Thomas Donley of St. Thomas Ont led at 21 yards as top marksmen faced a crowded field. Competitors at 31 yards included Elliott Kansas City Brewer New York Heikes Dayton McAlpin New York Gilbert Spirit Lake and Carver Chicago. Women Shattuck Wanda and Mrs Murray compete at 2 1/2 yard mark. Today’s program featured three handicap events and two miss and out shoots with long streaks of kills.
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Tive
Thomas Donley
St. Thomas
Ont
J. A. R. Elliott
Kansas City
J. L. Brewer
New_ York
Rolla O. Heikes
Dayton
G. S. McAlpin
New_York
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
W. Y. Carver
Chicago
W. C. Shattuck
Minneapolis
Wanda
Cincinnati
W. P. Murray
Stillwater
Minn
Messrs
Francis and
Morfry
Captain Money
Ward 17 Democratic Club Dance Highlights Night
The Ward 17 Democratic Club hosted its second annual concert and ball last evening in Paul Revere Hall at Mechanics' Building. Attendees enjoyed a festive event with music and dancing as part of the party’s community activities.
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Paul Revere Hall
Ward 17
Democratic Club
Mechanics’ Building
Club Honors Seasonal Successes With Grand March Reception
About 200 couples attended a year end event. Congressmen Fitz gerald and Naphen offered congratulations to the officers. The grand march followed, led by floor marshal Charlies J Halligan and Miss M G Brennan, with Mr and Mrs W A Sullivan and other officials and guests, including Senator John A Kelcher and Miss Ada Norton.
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EE Leff
Pf Poff
Fitzgerald
Naphen
Charlies J. Halligan
M. GC. Brennan
W. A. Sullivan
James IF. Dooley
Timothy, McCarthy
Emma Marley
John A. Kelcher
Ada Norton
Striking Arctic Mills Weavers Vote to Stay Out
Providence April 10 The Arctic Lippett's Mills weavers vote unanimously to not return until demands are granted. A Friday meeting at Semanal predicts Arctic and River Point mills will shut down tomorrow night. All departments except weave rooms run full time. Natick weavers vote to remain out tonight.
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Providence
Arctic
Lippett’s Mills
Semanal
River Point
Natick
Quay Trial Begins In Philadelphia Court
Ex United States Senator Matthew S. Quay and his son Richard R. Quay face trial in Philadelphia's Court of Quarter Sessions for conspiracy with ex State Treasurer Haywood to misuse state funds. Jury selected after two hours. only one witness, Thomas W. Barlow, questioned.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Matthew S. Quay
Richard R. Quay
Court of Quarter Sessions
Craig Biddle
Rothermel
Mr. Quay
Benjamin J. Haywood
Thomas W. Barlow
People’s Bank
Unknown wreck near Cape Canso area shocks Halifax
A wreck is reported along Nova Scotia's eastern coast near Cape Canso and Whitehead. Wreckage washed ashore at Whitehead, including several wooden buckets suggesting a steamer loss. No overdue passenger steamer is named, but the Kairos and Exeter City are cited as long delayed in reaching Halifax.
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Halifax
N.S
Nova Scotia
Cape Canso
Whitehead
Exeter City
Beef Investigation Hearings On Chemical Treated Beef
The beef court heard testimony on chemicals used to preserve beef. Dr Charles H Castle, an assistant surgeon, testified he found spoiled meat after inspection on two occasions. He recalled meeting Armour & Co agent and officers at a Florida depot where discoloration was blamed on chemicals used in refrigeration.
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Washington
Charles H. Castle
First Ohio Cavalry
Gamper
Lakeland
Fla
Morehouse
Armour & Co
Carmichael
Dr. Castle
British Navy Veterans Field Day at American House
The British navy and military veterans announce a field day of smoke talk at the American House on April 19 from 12 m to 6 p m with roll call at 2 o'clock.
Preparations Underway for Next Week's Horse Show
Mechanics' building hosts carpenters and workmen arranging the venue for the upcoming horse show. Manufacturers' Hall and Mechanics' Hall will display a large floor area with eighty one season boxes and a $1000 decoration budget. Seating sales occurred at Music Hall with single-performance sales starting Thursday at 9:30 am. Changes to the programme include a detailed schedule from Thursday to Saturday with multiple classes and championships for harness, carriage, polo ponies, saddle horses, hackneys, ponies, and cavalry competition.
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Mechanics
Manufacturers’ Hall
Mechanics’ Hall
Music Hall
Diamond clues tie suspect to high profile fire
Police believe an arrest on Friday may illuminate the Andrews fire case. Richard Cunningham was taken in with a diamond necklace later traced to Wallace Co. Andrews sold six months earlier for 3000 dollars. A dangerous mail bomb was received by Andrews five weeks prior.
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New York
Andrews
Richard Cunningham
Wallace Co. Andrews
Cunningham
City office culled by fraud allegations in printing dept
The Marlboro City Council reviewed a letter from William B. Clark urging an investigation into the city printing department, accusing fraud and promising to expose corrupt officials. The letter was laid on the table.
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Marlboro
William B. Clark
Hammerstein Files Bankruptcy Petition Led by Manager
New York April 10 Oscar Hammerstein the theatrical manager filed for bankruptcy with liabilities of 142,486 and assets listed at 200 in wearing apparel The petition marks a sharp contrast between heavy debts and minimal assets in his estate.
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Hammerstein
New York
Oscar Hammerstein
Swamp Root Promoted As Kidney Disease Cure
An advertisement touts Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder diseases and claims broad benefits for blood, rheumatic, liver and stomach troubles. It offers free samples via Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton NY and notes sale in stores in 50 cent and one dollar sizes.
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Kilmer
The
Post
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
New Yorks Lose to Columbia at Polo Grounds
The New York college team faced Columbia University at the polo grounds on April 10 using four pitchers. Garoni struggled, Doheny relieved, and New York outbathed the amateurs. Final score shows New York 8, Columbia 0 with a sequence of innings noted and listed batteries Garoni Doheny Wilson Wessel Marcus Messels Jackson Kohler.
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New York
New Yorks
Columbia University
Polo Grounds
Collegians
Garoni
Doheny
Ike
Wilson
Wessel
Marcus
Messels
Jackson
Kohler
Boston College Faces Tufts In Medford Matinee
Boston College will play Tufts this afternoon at Medford. BC has been strengthened since the Brown game and Tufts fields a strong team this year, promising a competitive game.
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Boston College
Tufts
Medford
Boston
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