Colonel Hart of Chelsea Ends Own Life in Lynn Woods
Lynn April 16 Colonel William H Hart assistant justice of Chelsea Police Court died by self inflicted gunshot in Lynn woods near Breed's Pond. Ex May or Hart, his brother, said he was gloomy and had no stated troubles though weather and his wife's death were suspected factors. He left three letters directing his burial and affairs.
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Lynn
William H. Hart
Chelsea
Woods
Breed’s Pond
Charles H. Cottrell
Churchill Place
Theta
Pinkham
Haven & Govern’s
George D. Hart
Hart
Lynn Woods
Colonel Hart
King’s Famous
Custom House
Boston
Heavy Artillery
United States Colored Infantry
Massachusetts
Marion
Hotel Victoria
Washington Avenue
Lucy
Bangor
Mason
Oliver
Chelsea Post
Courcey Lived After Desperate Self Harm Attempt
Cornelius Courcey a 47 year old lodger at 36 Leverett street attempted suicide by slashing his throat with a pocket knife yesterday evening. He was found bleeding and locked in a bathroom. officers seized him and he was hospitalized and later moved toward the city jail for a sanity exam by Dr Jelly.
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Cornelius Courcey
Mary A. Ford
Leverett Street
Courey
Courcey
Mrs. Ford
Station 2
Massachusetts General Hospital
Jelly
Draw Ends Featherweight Clash In Bristol Bout
Jimmy Kenny of Cambridge and Walter Frye of Providence fought six exhausting rounds in Bristol Rhode Island. After both fighters grew groggy the referee halted the bout and ruled a draw. A rematch to finish the contest is expected in June.
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Bristol, R.I
Jimmy Kenny
Cambridge
Mass
Walter Frye
Providence
Kenny
Frye
Boxing Gossip Sparks Promoters and Promises
Boxer at 122 or 13 pounds seeks a match with Billy Chisholm or Jack Frazer. J O Gannon proposes bouts from Lowell. Horace Blazer knocks out Homer Selby in San Francisco. Bob Fitzsimmons fears thumb injury. Creeson McCoy and Creedon con test bid. Gans offered purse by San Francisco club. Handler to box Jimmy Johnson in New York April 2. Films of Carson fight shown soon. Mike Sears marries in New York.
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Handler
J. O. Gannon
Lowell
Billy Chisholm
Chisholm
Jack Frazer
Gannon
Jake Adams
Essex Club
Salem
John
Duke) McKenzie
Essex County
Homer Selby
McCoy
San Francisco
Horace Blazer
Bob Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
Corbett
Carson
Sally Smith
Martin Flaherty
Broadway
A. C
Johnny Gorman
Harry Fischer
New York
Spike Sullivan
Frank Erne
Buffalo
Spike
Joe Gans
Gans
Mike Leonard
Mike
Charley Johnson
Jimmy Handler
Arena A. C
Creedon-MccCoy
Creedon
Hoosier
Mike Sears
Benedict
Lynn
Housekeeping
George V. Tuohey
Orioles Rout Princeton In One-Sided Baltimore Victory
Baltimore 10 Princeton 1 in a one sided game on April 16. Pitcher Pond allowed one hit before Corbett relieved, four more Princeton hits off Corbett. Bradley made a running high left hand catch of O'Brien's fly to center. Attendance 1595. Earned runs Baltimore 3 Princeton 1. Keeler Kelly Doyle Stenzel Quinn Bradley stole bases.
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Baltimore
Old
Nassau
Orioles
Princetonians
Pond
Corbett
Collegians
Bradley
O’brien
Princeton
Keeler
Joe Kelley
Robinson
Nafer
Kelly
Doyle
Stenzel
Quinn
Phillies Rout Toronto in Lopsided Baseball Victory
On April 16 Philadelphia Phillies defeated Toronto 13 to 4 after a wild pitch and multiple errors by Toronto. Phillies scored 8 runs in the first inning and never looked back, capitalizing on miscues to secure a decisive win.
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Phillies
Toronto
Philadelphia
Lancaster Defeats Brooklyn In Atlantic League Game
Lancaster club of the Atlantic league beat Brooklyn of the National league 11 to 3 in Lancaster Pennsylvania. Korwan was hit and wild, West held the visitors to few hits after the first inning as Lancaster pulled away early. Final score 11 to 3.
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Lancaster
Brooklyn
Penn
Lancaster Club
Korwan
West
Paterson Edges Newark In Lively Baseball Tilt
Paterson defeated Newark 9 to 4 in a game at Paterson N J. Paterson led early and surged in the eighth inning with a four run burst. Newark struggled to respond as Paterson built a commanding advantage throughout.
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Paterson
Newport
N. J
Newark
Professor Shaw Promotes Boxing Coach at Boston Hotel Pelham
Local boxing teacher Prof Shaw advertises coaching services at Hotel Pelham Boston with rates and contact via phone or mail. The notice emphasizes reliable instruction at 74 Boylston Street and warns against use of slugging in training.
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Shaw
Favorites Rule On Race Tracks
In Memphis and elsewhere, favored horses dominate the honors as top contenders show speed and endurance. Local fans see a strong field with standout runners likely to win upcoming events.
Entries for Newport Harness Meet Tomorrow
Entries listed for five races at Newport Kentucky tomorrow. Horses named include Animosa Royal Dance Ever est Pereita Gooding Roosevelt and Don O'Donnell in the first race. Virginia W Lady of the West etc in the selling second. My Maryland Lady Disdain The Simmons Claret Cup in the Kentucky Stakes third. Faunette Abe Furst Flotow imp Kate Uno Umbrella Patrician in the fourth. Arack Cecil F M B Mate Pekin Chicot in the fifth.
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Newport
Animosa
Everest
Royal Dance
D. L
King Morgan
Red
Pereita
Gooding
Don O’donnell
Roosevelt
Virginia W
Lady of the West
Berwell
Mary Cavalier
Ward
Flora Louise
Oneanto
Corelanto
Chiquita
Tom Toper
Skillman
Alabaster
Astor
Be Be
Locksley
Berrie
My Maryland
Lady Disdain
Simmons
Prince Lee
Ruskin
Canton
Louise D
Lizzie Cavalier
Faunette
Abe Furst
Flotow
Imp
Kate
Uno
Umbrella
Patrician
Arack
Cecil
Mate
Pekin
Chicot
Racing Entries from Memphis Meeting Sell in Multiple Races
A Memphis program lists entries for six races on April 16 including seven 6 furlong selling fields with horses such as Juanita Anna W Mamie Callen Island Queen and Tin Cup. two year olds Calvin Rebecca Wells and Bannock Burn. Ardelle stakes four furlongs with 2 year olds Night Gown Eliza Blaze and Rebecca Wells. and six furlongs selling featuring Robert Bonner Eidolin Good Order Sea Robber and May Thompson.
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Memphis
Tenn
Juanita
Anna W
Mamie Callen
Marie C
Island Queen
Tin Cup
Princess Nyanza
Stella B
Lillian E
Goldie Locks
Maid of Honor
Forester
Trixie
Linnette
Swifty
Lady Doleful
Mrs. Bradshaw
Helen Wren
Hibernia
Night Gown
Eliza Blaze
Red Silk
Crocket
Sophia
Ma Angeline
Dissembler
Festa
Empress Josephine
Lieberoz
Cuba Free
Rebecca Wells
Tamor
Sue Sue
Belle of
Killarney
Senator Penrose
Elkin
Orname
Buckvidere
Gomez
Robert Latta
Robert Bonner
Eidolin
Bill Ellison
Oily Gamin
Good Order
Dan Huger
Sea Robber
Frontier
Nicholas
May Thompson
Urania
Elkton Races Result From April Meet Report
Daily racing results from Elkton Maryland on April 16 include six races with winners Runaway and Nihilist, plus Black Hawk, Altonwood, Startling, and Katie Gray. Notable contenders included Hiddenite Grand Prix Kassala Patriots and more, with times ranging from 1:00 to 1:30 for the varied distances.
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Donnelly
Copyright
Neary
Tampa
Alford
Jack Wynne
Storekeeper
Leperello
Vent
Gold Dollar
Ha Ha
Carson
Hiddenite
Hinrich
Cheer Up
C. Hueston
Harry C
Governor Griggs
Dr. McNeal
Ludrita
Cozette
Black Hawk
Hinrichs
Hallie Gay
Patton
Benefactor
Reform
Gonzales
Forest
Matt White
Fritz
Milton II
Altonwood
Rushwood
KR. King
Pocket Piece
A. Dorsey
Dart
Wilson
Humming Bird
Belisarius
Tomoka
Rachael
Palmyra
Paddy Trainor
Lizzie Maria
Startling
Neal
Kassala
Despair
Ellis
Jonathan
Eclipse, Jr
Mohawk
Lottie A
Loretta
Queen D'Or
Irvanna
Oxia
Katie Gray
Enthusiast
Barger
Harris
Roller
Jim Donlen
Jack Lovell
San Illario
Rare presence of mind saves man at Allston station
Marinus Slootmaker, 66, of 32 Bayard Street, narrowly escaped a fatal fall after being struck by the next car while alighting a moving train at Allston station at 7 13 last evening. He lay still until the train passed and was later aided home by friends. Dr Marvin found bruises to his back and shoulders likely to confine him to bed for some time.
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Marinus Slootmaker
Bayard Street
Marvin
Slootmaker
Carruths win City League bowling title in close finish
The Carruth team clinches the City League championship by a two game margin and faces Rexford in a postponed roll off. Sherman and Boylston contend for second while Meyers settles fourth. Marden aims for string record though thumb pain slows him. Carruths 2301 Rexford 2010.
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Rexford
Sherman
Boylston
Meyers
Marden
Clack
Columbia
McCarthys
McCarthy
Carruths
Murray & Irwin
Shawmut Alleys
Jameson
Meyers Alleys
Jamesons
Bertie Beck Escapes Boston Area Orphanage
The parents of Bertie Beck report a clue after he escaped the Parental Institute at West Roxbury on March 26. A letter from Huntingdon Massachusetts says a boy matching Beck's description asked for food in town on Sunday with a handbag and a companion of his age. They claim the pair aimed to reach Albany.
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Bertie Beck
West Roxbury
Beck
Huntingdon
Mass
Albany
New York Giants Dominate Syracuse in Polo Grounds Exhibition
New York toyed with Syracuse Eastern League at the Polo Grounds. Willis was knocked out early and Lampe fared no better after substitution. Batteries Meekin Wilson Doheny Warner Lampe Ryan. attendance 500. umpire Hornung.
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New York
New Yorks
Syracuse
Polo Grounds
Willis
Lampe
Byfacuse
Ceence
Meekin
Wilson
Doheny
Warner
Ryan
Llornung
Cornell Tamed by Rochester In Eastern League Exhibit
In Ithaca on April 16 Cornell faced Rochester Eastern League players. The professionals dominated the second half, overcoming Cornell as Rochester scored 9 9 1 0 0 8 4 0 to Cornell 1 1 0 0 3.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Rochester
Collegians
Contesting AG Delegations From Somerset Spotlight Club Power
At the Associated Cycling Clubs meeting in Boston tensions rose over two rival Somerset Road Club delegations led by Dow Langford and Marine. Dow and Langford accuse the Marine group of a packed election and non members voting in. They may pursue legal redress to recover a last dividend. By-laws were amended with minor changes and finances noted.
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Somerset Road
Associated Cycling Clubs
Boston
Young
Messrs
Warren Dow
J. Arthur Langford
D. T
H. EB. Marine
Messrs. Dow
Langford
Marine Boys
Morine
Dow
Fred.s. McCausland, Jr
Waltham
No Sanction Granted for Massachusetts Race Meet May 31
George W. Dorntee of the L A W racing board says no sanction is given for a Massa chusetts Athletic Association race meet on May 31. Only the Associated Cycling Clubs at Waltham has sanction. Ducker warned riders against unsanctioned events and will not exceed the approved schedule.
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George W. Dorntee
L. A. W. Racing Board
Massachusetts Athletic Association
Waltham
Ducker
A. C. Co
First Lady Local Consul Chosen in Massachusetts L A W
Miss Marion Howard Brazier formerly society editor of the Post and a noted Boston journalist is named local consul for the Massachusetts Division L A W in Boston Hotel Cop ley. She declines due to press of work and wheelwoman pursuits.
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Massachusetts
Marion Howard Brazier
the Post
Boston
Bostonian C. Co
Tippett
Hotel Copley
League
J. E. Tippett
Columbia
Bicycle notes reveal Sunday regulation refusal and club news
The Massachusetts House refused to admit a bill regulating Sunday bicycle letting. Four sanction refusals by Chairman Mott target race promoters over prize faith. Windsor Roadsters form at 1284 Washington with 25 members. first ride to Dedham. Dudley Association runs to Echo Bridge and Riversid e. Princeton bicycle squad coachings announced for Teddy Gorman and Joe Harrison. The Waltham Comet race today attracts a fast field. Hills of Providence on scratch. Handicapper Percival adopts a new policy withholding handicaps. A. C. C. aims to raise professional prizes above L A W limits. Decoration Day meet expected to be valuable. Commissioner Andrews writes to Wolff & Co regarding Wolfft-American cycles.
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Massachusetts House of Representatives
Mott
Windsor Roadsters
Washington Street
J. A. Donnelley
James Dwyer
Teddy’' Gorman
Riverside
Joe Harrison
Harlem
Princeton
Waltham
Boston University Baseball Team Sets Lineup for Brockton Opener
The varsity opens today at Brockton with Neil at shortstop Captain Kelleher in center field Goodwin behind the plate Lynch on the mound Dowd at second Hayness at third Delaney at first Smith in right field O Connell left field and Burns Lane and McDonough as substitutes Maurice F Kelleher captain notes last season s strong all round record and leads a well backed squad Manager O Shea arranging a Maine Vermont trip and a schedule across April May including Harvard Holy Cross and Boston College games
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Brockton
Neil
Kelleher
Goodwin
Lynch
Dowd
Hayness
Delaney
Smith
O’connell
Burns
Lane
McDonough
Maurice F. Kelleher
Frank Goodwin
Law School
Tom Lynch
Williams College
Sulley James
Joe Neil
Harvard
George Delaney
Ottawa University
Medical School
B. U
Fred O’connell
Fitchburg Athletic Association
Benjamin Smith
O’shea
Maine
Vermont
Taunton
Fall River
Harvard College
Cambridge
Newport
North Shore Athletic Club
Clifton
Holy Cross
Worcester
Boston College
South End Grounds
Phillips Exeter
Exeter
Clfton
Monadnocks Triumph In Outdoor Meet At Old Dorchester
The Monadnocks defeated Wilders 54 to 34 at the Old Dorchester grounds in a morning meet headlined by running events. Notable performances include Skipy Kimble in the 220 yard dash and hop, step and jump, L Rand in shot put and pole vault, and Chiasé winning high jump.
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Wilders
Dorchester
L. Rand
Wallie Rand
Harvard
Brown
Packard
Greenwood
A. A
Hersey
Kimble
Smith
Albright
B. Brown
Cummings
Rand
Chase
Foster
Estebrook
Young
Baker
I. Wright
Scott
Stearns
Hartford Beats Springfield 9 to 4 in Morning Game
Hartford defeats Springfield 9 to 4 in a one sided morning Atlantic League game. Frye and Reach credited with batteries for Hartford while Bannon and Dun can pitched for Springfield. In another city, Boston beats Winsted 8 to 2 in a listless morning contest.
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Hartford
Springfield
Conn
Frye
Reach
Bannon and Duncan
Winsted
Washington Defeats Richmond in Double-Digit Margin
Washington won 10 to 2 over Richmond as Mercer Norton and McGuire teamed for the victory. Stultz Molesworth Chesbro and Foster handled the visitors’ pitching while Heydler presided as umpire.
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Washington
Richmond
Mercer
Norton and McGuire
Stultz
Molesworth
Chesbro
Foster
Heydler
Hartford Atlantic League beats Springfield 5 to 1
Hartford defeats Springfield 5 to 1 in Hartford. Batter ies Vickery Connors Kilteen Doherty Duncan credited with securing the win. Game held in Hartford April 16 with Hart ford tallying five runs to Springfield’s one.
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Hartford
Conn
Springfield
Vickery and Connors
Killeen
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