Daly Defeats Garnier In Close Balk Line Battle
Maurice Daly defeats Albert Garnier by 300 to 258 in Bumstead Hall in a tense match. Daly steadies after a rough start as Garnier’s bold play yields flashes of brilliance but cannot overcome Daly’s controlled nursing. Tonight Ives faces Garnier with a four handed finale looming this weekend.
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Maurice Daly
America
Albert Garnier
Bumstead Hall
Garnier
Daly
Ives
Michigan
France
Schaefer
Providence Athletic Club
National League Opens Season With Boston at Philadelphia
National League starts today with eight matchups across six cities. Boston faces Philadelphia in a highly anticipated opener featuring Billy Hamilton against his former club and Billy Nash making his Boston debut against Philadelphia. Nichols is not expected to pitch for the home team as Cleveland visits St Louis and Brooklyn meets Baltimore. Anson takes his Pirates to Louisville to begin play, while Chicago visits Louisville and New York battles Washington.
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National League
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Cleveland
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
New York
Washington
Chicago
Louisville
Bostons
Quakers
Billy Hamilton
Phillies
Billy Nash
Hamilton
Nichols
Clevelands
Tommy McCarthy
Baltimores
Irwin
Washingtons
Anson
Pittsburgs
Cinoles
Boston Wins Over Springfield In Fast Fielding Contest
Boston defeated Springfield in a game noted for faster fielding though Springfield showed less practice. Coogan the Pennsylvania catcher and Hawley the West pitcher stood out in Springfield’s batting and pitching, while Boston displayed form and quick fielding throughout.
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Springfield
Boston
Bostons
Coogan
Pennsylvania University
Hawley
Friend to me with exhibitions across the country
Miss Connors expressed satisfaction at learning that Mr. Andrews’s ultimate recovery was assured after their shared exhibitions in various parts of the country.
Standings by delegates for silver and gold states in Democratic convention
Washington reporting detailed delegate tallies by state for the Democratic convention. The table lists silver states and gold states with counts, including Michigan Ohio California Alabama North Carolina Wisconsin Iowa Kansas New Hampshire Pennsylvania Missouri Massachusetts New Jersey Louisiana Indiana Maryland and others, summing to 446 territorial and 26 overall, with gold delegates totaling 26 and various state totals.
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Michigan
Eacseses
Ohio
Vaewets
Alabama
California
South Carolina
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Iowa
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New Hampshire
North Carolina
Wisconwin
North Dakota
South Dakota
Arkansas
Biotiga Vei
Indiana
Massachusetts
Louisiana
New Jersey
Missouri
Pennsylvania
West -Virginia
Sis
Tennessee
Plvop Oolorgios Cog
Soc Us
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Boxing Gossip Sets Fenton and Sullivan Contenders
Boxing gossip notes bets favor Fenton over Abbott Foley likely to draw or win against Flaherty Leahy to defeat Leary in Boston crowd small due to holiday Armory capacity 2600 Eddie Connolly trains for April 23 Lynn fight and Ocean Club preliminaries feature Wilmot Wright Carr McMahon Boyle Ringwood with Wright seen as strong challenger, Parmenter ad notes armory hiring and entry prices.
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Armory
Fenton
Abbott
Foley
Flaherty
Leahy
Leary
Sullivan
Doc Payne
Lynn
Depot
Eddie Connolly
Jimmy Kelley
Nahant
Billy Ernst
Ocean Club
Young Wilmot
Amesbury
Billy Wright
Wright
Philadelphia
Wilmot
Young Carr
Joe McMahon
Young Boyle
Salem
Bob Ringwood
Co. H. Parmenter
A. C. M’kenzie
Six year old dies after gas incident at Eastern Hotel
M Walker of Chel sea was overcome by escaping gas found in a room at the Eastern Hotel yesterday. He was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital where he died soon after arrival. Authorities deem the death likely accidental.
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M. Walker
Chelsea
Eastern Hotel
Massachusetts General Hospital
Small fire on Chambers Street damage trifling
A small fire on the second floor of three story brick house at 194 Chambers street was extinguished by Engine 6 at 6 06 last night. The dwelling owned by Edward L Brodie and occupied by Joseph Shalit. Cause defective fire. Damage trifling.
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Engine 6
Chambers Street
Edward L. Brodie
Joseph Shalit
Annie Toomey Accused of Theft in Somerville Case
Annie Toomey, described as hysterical, is accused after a diamond ring goes missing from Grace Blanchard's Cedar Street home. Police report she was searched and placed under the matron’s care while awaiting trial once recovered.
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Annie Toomey
Post
Grace A. Blanchard
Cedar Street
Annie
Somerville
Medford
Wakefield
Dedham
Metropolitan Triumph Over Portland at Polo Grounds
In New York Metropolitan beat Portland in a sparse crowd at the Polo Grounds. Portland short stop and catcher were absent. Ellis booted five errors aiding the Mets in a 12 to 4 victory. Lampe and Foster pitched for Metropolitan with Woods and Stanhope catching for Portland.
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New York
Portland
New England
Polo Grounds
Ben Bpllis
Leonard
Stanhope
Irwin
Ellis
Metropolitan
Lampe
Foster
Woods
Philadelphia
Athletics
Bethlehem
Penn
Lehigh University
Rutgers Today
University of Pennsylvania Today
Washington and Jefferson College
Watertown Art Drive Includes Francis Portrait and Historic Works
The April meeting of Water town Young Men's Assembly and Board of Trade highlighted plans to fund art for the Francis school building. Guests included Generals Davidson Champlin and Colonels Thomas Kenny. A dozen engravings and paintings were pledged, led by a tribute to Dr. Converse Francis with a new India ink likeness. The collection features Washington Crossing the Delaware, The Landing of Columbus, The Rialto Venice, Napoleon in Egypt, Washington and his Generals, Phillips Brooks, The Landing of the Pilgrims, Grant and His Generals, Guido's Arra, and the Capitol at Washington.
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Young Men’s Assembly and Board of Trade of
Watertown
Davidson
Champlin
Thomas
Kenny
Francis
Converse Francis
Washington
Delaware
Columbus
Rialto
Venice
Napoleon
Egypt
Phillips Brooks
Grant
Guido
Capitol
Dr. Francis
India
G A R Veterans Dance in South Boston Hall
G A R Post 2 hosted a dance at Bethesda Hall South Boston with Watts Orchestra. A generous supper followed. Organizers included Commander George Sanborn and a group of Misses Grace Whittemore Gertrude Sanborn Ada Buzzell May Bostwick Annie Smith Ella James Wilfred A Weatherbee Eugene Whittemore Charles K Darling C Lillian Prescott Helen W Whittemore Laura S Prescott Marianna Bowers Jessie L Vitemore.
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Bethesda Hall
Boston
Post 2
G. A. R. Watts
George Sanborn
Grace Whittemore
Gertrude Sanborn
Ada Buzzell
May Bostwick
Annie Smith
Ella James
Wilfred A. Weatherbee
Eugene Whittemore
Charles K. Darling
C. Lillian Prescott
Helen W. Whit
Fourteen year old Frank Kennedy breaks leg playing baseball
Fourteen year old Frank H Kennedy of 78 Dorchester Avenue was playing baseball near his home yesterday afternoon when he fell and broke his left leg below the knee. Dr Cushman happened by and attended him, after which he was taken home.
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Frank H. Kennedy
Dorchester Avenue
Dr. Cushman
Whch
Michael P. Stapleton
Border Street
Boston
McQuesten’s Wharf
New Mather Primary School Site and Building Plan
At the upcoming Board of Aldermen meeting the school committee will likely urge a $125,000 appropriation for a new site and construction of another Mather primary school. The current Broaday South Boston location near Police Station 6 has long suffered defective sanitation and ventilation conditions.
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Board of Aldermen
Mather
Broaday
Boston
National League Opens Season with Player Moves and Local Notices
The National League season opens today with players dropping from several clubs including Wilmot Chicago Glasscock Louisville Murphy New York Buckley Philadelphia Stewart Chicago and Carey Baltimore. The Franklins of Cambridge seek out of town games and average player age is 19. John O Connor Cambridgeport Gymnasium invites Cambridge teams to write. The Boston Reds seek a April 20 game with a paying foe. Young Athletes of East Boston form to arrange games with clubs averaging 15 years, uniforms preferred. Stan ley Downing Roxbury area notes Pickett from Augusta New England League may have signed with Portland. touted as a rising talent.
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Co. V. J
Malden
Boston
Washington
Wilmot
Chicago
Glasscock
Louisville
Murphy
New York
Buckley
Philadelphia
Stewart
Carey
Baltimore
Franklins
Cambridge
John O’connor
Cambridgeport Gymnasium
Harvard
Prospect Streets
Boston Reds
Roxbury
Brocktons Win Second Exhibition Over Newavens 12 to 6
New Haven April 15 Brocktons defeat Newavens in a second exhibition game by 12 to 6. The match featured strong Brocktons batting and solid pitching as they built an early lead and held off a late surge.
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New Haven
Conun
Brocktons
Newavens
Brown Defeats Exeter In 24-Point Victory
Providence April 15 Brown University defeated Exeter this afternoon by a score of 24 to 0 in a decisive college match.
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BROWN
Exeter
Providence
Brown University
Amherst Beaten by Springfield Consolidated Nine
In Amherst Massachusetts on April 15 the Springfield Consolidated ball team delivered a gilt edged performance, defeating Amherst 2 to 1 in a tense afternoon contest. Key players from Springfield showcased strong pitching while Amherst struggled to convert scoring chances in the late innings.
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Amherst
Mass
Springfield Consolidated
Harvard Freshmen Beat English High 13 to 8 in Seven Innings
Harvard freshmen defeated English High School in a tightly played seven inning game by a 13 to 8 margin yesterday. The contest showcased early offense from Harvard and steady defense to hold off late English rallies.
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Harvard
English High School
Blackmail Threat Arises From Domestic Turmoil
A man recounts a tense scene in which Mrs. Andrews confronts him accusing him of jealousy and vowing violent acts. He fears public exposure will hurt his family back in Pittsburg as he witnesses Mrs. Andrews entering and planning to confront her husband before escalating the threat.
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Josephine A. Andrews
Dewey and Adams
James H. Andrews
Hanover Street
Sawyer Mulvey
Andrews
Cypress Street
Chelsea
Ethel
Kitty Connors
Sudbury
Mrs. Andrews
Pittsburg
Mr. Andrews
Republican Favorites and Convention Moves Across States
Republican delegates in Rock Island Memphis Sedalia and Bangor pledge support for McKinley at St Louis. Bland becomes Republican candidate in Sedalia. Philadelphia hosts cabinet barter amid McKinley backing. Rochester hosts Platts Ex press dinner for Grant with speakers including Fish Fassett Lexow. Bangor delegates renominated with Reed protection and gold standard language.
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Rock Island
Ill
McKinley
Memphis
Tenn
St. Louis
Seddalia
Richard P. Bland
Philadelphia
Penn
Pennsylvania
Thomas Dolan
David Martin
Ohio
Thomas Clayton
Jack Robinson
Powell Clayton
Rochester
N. Y
P. G. Hayden
Platt’s Express Company
Grant
Platt
Dr. Hill
University
Roberts
Hamilton Fish
J. Sloat Fassett
Clarence Lexow
L. H. Jerome
New York
Bangor
Joutelle
Henley Plummer
Dexter
W. M. Nash
Cherryfield
Isaiah K. Stetson
Gleason R. Campbell
Reed
Republican convention in Louisville names Morrow for McKinley ticket
At 2:30 pm chairman John W. Yerkes opened the Kentucky Republican convention. Votes from Jefferson county caused uproar but final roll shows Morrow 883, Denny 742, preferring Bradley. Judge Morrow then chaired as organization continued amid protests and ward-by-ward vote adjustments. Adjourned at 6 pm to reconvene at 8 pm.
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Louisville
John W. Yerkes
State Committee
Yerkes
Bradley
McKinley
George Denny
Lexington
Jefferson County
Morrow
Denny
Jefferson
Judge Morrow
McKinley’s Strength in Third District Delegates
WORCESTER April 15 It was by a narrow chance two Massachusetts delegates were not instructed for McKinley As of now the two delegates are as much for McKinley as for Reed Albert E Smith of Leicester and M W B Jefferson support Reed first but will vote for McKinley if needed Alternates are J P Crosby and Cranby H Bridges
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Worcester
Massachusetts
McKinley
Reed
Ledyard Bill of Paxton
Albert E. Smith
Leicester
M. W. B. Jefferson
Chinley
J. P. Crosby
Cranby H. Bridges
Pierce
Dedham
Burke
Cook
Boston Wheelmen Bicycle Club
Pease
Press Club
Bedford House
L. S. Dow
Pope Company
Waverley People
Indianapolis
Ind
Arthur Sidwell
Record
Sidwell
Rudge
Mr. Sidwell
England
Parade Preparations by Ancient Order of Hibernians on Patriots Day
Across Roxbury and the city, Divisions 1 2 5 17 22 23 and 24 held meetings to perfect parade arrangements for Patriots Day. About 300 350 or 250 members were slated to march with officers and a military escort, while drill sessions refined company manuals for the big event.
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Order of Hibernians
Peninsular di
Clan-na-Gael
D and
Silver Streets
Boston
East Boston
Hibernian
Charlestown
Roughan Hall
Hibernian Knights
Roxbury
Goldsmith Hall
Irish rights rally as 100 respond to roll call
One hundred members answered the roll call as Dr il l Instructor Captain P F Hannon praised progress and the division president vowed full effort to uniform all members for the parade. Speakers urged freeing imprisoned Irish citizens in Portland England and appealed to Congress and President Cleveland to intervene.
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P. F. Hannon
Brian J. McGowan
Portland
England
Ireland
Olney
John Dolan
Patrick F. Hannon
James O'Brien
Thomas Gonley
Qwen McGowan
Mr. McGowan
America
United States
Congress
Grover Cleveland
William A. Ryan
Division 23
Roxbury
Rockwell College
County Tipperary
Mr. Parnell
Irish National League
James Shields
Milford
N. H
Norfolk
Essex
Middlesex
John B. O'Higgins
Edith D Donegan Fatally Injured by Electric Car
Edith D, 65 year old daughter of John Donegan of 86 Willow Street, was knocked down by a Wakefield electric car on Willow Street last evening. She suffered both legs broken and a severe head injury. Local authorities reported the accident as probably fatal.
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Lynn
Edith D
John Donegan
Willow Street
Wakefield
Confessed a Thief George W Wise Arrested on Embezzlement Charge
George W Wise a 20 year old assistant bookkeeper at A Storrs and Benment Company was arrested by Inspectors Knox and Douglas on a warrant for embezzling 50. He resided at 10 Bullard Street Dorchester and confessed after a trap using marked bills exposed his theft. He says he carried the scheme for months and cannot state the total amount stolen.
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George W. Wise
A. Storrs & Benment Company
Knox and
Douglas
Wise
Bullard Street
Dorchester
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