London Throngs Witness Hub Boxing Showdown at National Sporting Club
The National Sporting Club hosted two international bouts with American boxers facing strong European rivals. Moran edged Delmont after a 20 round title fight for $12,000 while Sam Langford knocked out Tiger Smith in a middleweight world championship clash for $2,000 as a huge crowd roared.
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London
National Sporting Club
Sam Langford
Boston
Delmont
Owen Moran
Birmingham
England
Albert Delmont
Moran
Tiger Smith
Langford
Smith
Mellody and Sullivan Set in Pac Coast Boxing Clash
Boston welterweight champ Honey Mellody faces Cambridge contender Mike Twin Sullivan in a 20 round title bout at the Pacific A C in Los Angeles. Both fighters bring rivalries, recent gains, and strong conditioning as fans in New England and California await a hard fought duel.
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Pacific A. C
Los Angeles
Cal
Boston
Honey Mellody
Charlestown
Mike
Mellody
Sullivan
New England
Cambridge
Melody
Ruby Robert Issues World Wide Challenge
In a signed statement, Robert Fitzsimmons says he will meet any white world-class opponent at middleweight light heavy or heavyweight and stop Philadelphia Jack O'Brien in 10 rounds at a future date. He vows to fight in three to four weeks, winner takes all, and states he has not retired though plans to farm and teach physical culture in New Jersey.
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Cal
Mellody
Sullivan
Mike
Honey
Joe Walcott
Willie Lewis
Joe Thomas
California
Robert Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia
Jack O’brien
New Jersey
Baker Wins Over O Keefe In Spring Garden Match
Harry Baker of San Francisco outpointed Tommy O Keefe of Philadelphia in a Spring Garden A C windup. Baker used experience to control the late rounds while O Keefe fought hard but failed to land telling blows.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Harry Baker
San Francisco
Tommy O’keefe
Spring Garden A. C
Baker
O’keefe
McDonald Beats Dufresne In Sensational City Bout
In Lewiston Maine April 22 Young McDonald of Chelsea won the six round main event over Kid Dufresne with a strong second half and a knockdown in the sixth. The Lewiston crowd also saw a draw between Kid Ledoux and Young Derosie and other bouts conclude without a decisive winner.
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Lewiston
Young McDonald
Chelsea
Kid Dufresne
McDonald
Dufresne
Kid Ledoux
Biddeford
Young Derosie
Young Pusie
Young Chestra
Eddie Harrigan
Portland
Kid Cunningham
Hueston and Clearwater to play for pool title
Gettysburg Penn April 22 A series for the pool championship of the United States with a $500 purse starts tomorrow night in Gettysburg between Tet Houston of St Louis the present champion and Clearwater of Gettysburg the former champion. The matches run through Thursday night.
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Gettysburg
Penn
United States
Tet Houston
St. Louis
Clearwater
Passes for season future gauge team popularity in Chicago chat
A chorus of Chicago presidents notes season pass requests hint at potential attendance. They discuss Boston and Cincinnati totals, Harvard’s pitching depth, and Harvard lacrosse, with mentions of Yale, Princeton, and Boston runners. Also touches on boxing draws and Jack O Brien plans.
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Chicago
Dovey
Garry Herrmann
Cincinnati
Missing bonds found in bed of a broker
Douglass, arraigned in West Side police court and remanded without bail on a charge of taking 50 000 dollars in bonds from Oakleigh Thorne at the trust company. Thorne said Douglass confessed and pointed to the bonds of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, with no motive given. Shortage may reach 250 000 dollars. another arrest anticipated for a man who registered under a false name at Hotel Portland.
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Trust Company
Douglass
West Side
Oakleigh Thorne
Thorne
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Portland
West Forty-seventh Street
W. R. Gray and
Boston
Oliver M Dennett tied to embezzlement case and Boston firm failure
Dennett, linked to a New York loot case, was once senior at Dennett Bros Co of Boston which failed in 1906 with 150000 in liabilities. Accused of embezzling nearly 75000 from clients, he vanished from Brookline, was arrested on a 1903 charge, and later freed by bail. He later worked at Beacon Trust before starting his own venture with his brother.
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Oliver M. Dennett
Manhattan Club
New York
New York Bank
Dennett Bros. & Co
Boston
Brookline
Francis D. Niles
Devonshire Street
Watertown
Dennett
Amalgamated Copper
Bolster
Back Bay
Beacon Trust Company
Belmont
Windsor Road
Trust Company
Douglas Bryan Conference Highlights Civic Reform
A Douglas Bryan conference in Massachusetts features Bryan touting reform and citizen oversight. He argues for limits on corporate franchises and dividends, urges trust in the people, and contrasts American citizenship with conditions abroad. Attendees include ex-Governor Douglas and local officials.
Bryan in Fall River Delights a Packed Audience
Fifteen hundred people filled the Fall River Academy of Music to hear Colonel W J Bryan recount conditions in the old world and contrast them with the next. He arrived with Dr John W Coughlin Alexander Troup and A C Drinkwater. Mayor Coughlin hosted a dinner and presided at the lecture, which drew rare cross party applause.
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Bryan
Oklahoma
Mr. Bryan
Fall River
Colonel Drinkwater
George Fred Williams
Colonel Troupe
New Haven
Douglas
H. J. Skeffington
Charles F. Richmond
H. L. Tinkham
H. T. Drake
F. L. Erskine
A. T. Sweetser
William J. Bryan
Weeks
Dwyer
Medford
Baxter
Lombard Williams
J. O. Hayden
Thomas Matthews
Edwin Glines
Somerville
Fitzgerald
Boston
Babbit
Fitchburg
Mayors’ Club
Davis
Woburn
Lowell
Lawrence
W. J. Bryan
John W. Coughlin
Alexander Troup
A. C. Drinkwater
Braintree
Coughlin
Quequechan Club
Academy of Music
Roosevelt
Fall River Lodge of Elks
Say Rowley Seeks Divorce
Lawyer Clarence Rowley at 567 Washington Street denies direct confirmation of divorce while speaking to reporters in his suite last night He says the matter is hard on him after long workdays and refuses to reveal his wife’s whereabouts amid rumors of a divorce libel news.
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Clarence Rowley
Washington Street
Rowley
Not Guilty for Chadwick in Jamaica Plain Larceny Case
Benjamin C. Chadwick a young Seventh Day Adventist missionary was found not guilty by the jury in the Superior Criminal Court of larceny of gems from a house in Jamaica Plain. He testified he was in the area for Adventist subscriptions and argued mistaken identity.
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Benjamin C. Chadwick
Seventh Day Adventists
Jamaica Plain
Superior Criminal Court
Chadwick
Pacific Coast Pullman Excursions From Chicago
Tickets on sale daily until April 29 for $49.90 to Pacific Coast points in Pullman tourist sleeping cars. Travel days include Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday from Chicago to the Pacific Coast. For particulars write S A Hutchison Manager North Western Union Pacific Excursions 200 Washington Street Boston Mass.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
Pullman
Boston
S. A. Hutchison
North-Western
Union Pacific
Washington Street
Mass
Counsel Conference Over Eddy Estate Suit in Concord
In Concord New Hampshire on April 22 counsel for the next friends of Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy held a late night conference with General Frank H Streeter representing Mrs Eddy and the estate trustees. The meeting at Streeter's Main street garage followed reports it related to a test of Eddy's mental and physical condition.
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Concord
N. H
United States
William E. Chandler
Next Friends
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Frank H. Streeter
Eddy
General Streeter
Main Street
Mr. Chandler
Mrs. Eddy
Streeter and Chandler Weigh Next Step in Mrs. Eddy Suit
The article notes General Streeter and Mr. Chandler declining to comment on requests for a six member committee to test Mrs. Eddy’s mental condition. A possible tomorrow announcement is hinted, with Chandler pressing for swift action following the March 1 equity filing.
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General Streeter
Mrs. Eddy
Mr. Chandler
Chandler
Equity
Fire Im peril in East Boston Ends With 8 Saved
Civilian Patrick J. Dolan and two police officers rushed to a Chelsea Street fire at a grocery store. They entered through smoke to rescue Mr and Mrs Michael Hickey and Mr and Mrs Michael Blewitt with four children. Loss around $1000. cause under investigation.
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Boston
Chelsea Street
Patrick J. Dolan
Anderson
Gordon
Michael Hickey
Michael F. Blewitt
WOUND LED TO DARCY'S ARREST
A gunshot wound from Patrolman McKinnon during a Jamaica Plain clash led to identifying Peter Darcy of 3507 Washington St as part of the gang. John and Edward Dolan were held on $1500 bonds for assault and freeing a prisoner, with Darcy charged in the assault and an attempted robbery.
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Edward C. McKinnon
Keyes Street
Jamaica Plain
Peter Darcy
Washington Street
Faulkner Hospital
Labor Notes and Union Actions Across Boston Area
Middlesex district carpenters unions pledge support to Boston striking teamsters. Carpenters Union 33 reports minimum wage of 3.50 a day after May 1. A special meeting will instruct on working rules. Stationary Firemen's Union 3 endorses protest against arrests of Moyer Heywood Pettibone and plans May 5 parade. Crawford Burns, member of Boston Journeymen Barbers Union 182, died. union held resolutions. Marble Cutters Union 50 reports international convention in June. James Rheill elected delegate. Striking members remain confident of victory.
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Middlesex District Council
Carpenters
Lexington
Arlington
Winchester
Stoneham
Melrose
Wakefield
Reading
Woburn
Boston
Carpenters’ Union
James Rheill
Piles Cured in 14 Days by Paz0 Ointment
Pazo ointment guarantees to cure any case of itching bleeding or protracting piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. Available for 50 cents.
Don’t Hold Hands Says Priest Courtship Rules
Flushing New York April 22 and Portsmouth Ohio April 22 report a heart to heart talk by Rev. Father Angelo at St. Michael’s Church urging young women not to hold hands, avoid buggy rides or late hours. The topic sparks a stir though matrimony is said to flourish in Flushing this summer. In Portsmouth a hymnbook conflict at Free Will Baptist Church between Rev. Freeman Chase and Rev. George Vance led to a chaotic clash as parishioners fought and many fainted.
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Flushing
L. I
Father Angelo
St. Michael’s Church
Angelo
Portsmouth
Ohio
Free Will Baptist Church
Freeman Chase
George Vance
Galford
Minister warns against excessive love for poodle dogs
Wilmington sermon on marriage by Rev. William Temple criticizes women who overpraise dogs and asserts marriage as the cure to prevent nation’s extinction by foreign-born and nonwhite populations. He says maternal instinct is lacking in dog-loving women and urges wedlock as essential.
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Wilmington
Del
William Temple
St. Paul’s
Woman drinks carbolic acid after scolding
Mrs Mabel Shaping a 33 year old housekeeper at 4 Lawrence Street drank a glass of carbolic acid last night after a verbal rebuke from her mistress Mrs Bush. She was taken to City Hospital in a dangerous condition and is unlikely to survive. She left letters to friends and a telegram to a Weymouth brother urging his early visit.
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Mabel Shaping
Mrs. Bush
Lawrence Street
City Hospital
Weymouth
May Shake Up State Police In Boston Area
Rumors say the State police department may reorganize after Frederick F. Flynn of Lawrence is named to fill the vacancy left by Fred H. Rhoades of Malden. Rhoades moves to court officer duties in Middlesex as General Jophanus H. Whitney becomes state police chief. A Boston outsider may join the Boston district while a Boston officer could shift to Middlesex depending on Flynn’s placement.
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State House
State Police Department
Frederick F. Flynn
Lawrence
Fred H. Rhoades
Malden
Middlesex
Jophanus H. Whitney
Boston
Middlesex County
Rhoades
Flynn
Thousands Attend Cathedral of the Holy Cross Reunion at Mechanics Hall
Several thousand people gathered for the Cathedral of the Holy Cross parish reunion at Mechanics Hall. Mayor Fitzgerald and Governor Guild attended. James Donovan acted as floor marshal with assistants Joseph A. Sheehan Matthew T. Birmingham and aides. Patrick J. McCarthy led the reception committee aided by Hugh Curran and Francis A. Maloney.
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One Holy Cross
Mechanics’ Hall
Mayor Fitzgerald
Governor Guild
James Donovan
Joseph A. Sheehan
Matthew T. Birmingham
Patrick J. McCarthy
Hugh Curran
Francis A. Maloney
First Cold Tablet Ad Highlights Bromo Quinine Cure
Describes the original Cold Tablet in a white package with black and red lettering and the signature of E. W. Grove. Notes similar remedies with deceptive naming and identifies Bromo Quinine as the laxative component.
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E. W. Grove
Des Moines Man Seeks Police Shield Against Aggressive Suitors
H. J. Higgins a bachelor worth $100000 appeals to Chief J W Jones for protection from women who insist on marrying him and threaten legal action if denied. Police hear his tale and promise protection.
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Des Moines
H. J. Higgins
J.W. Jones
Powers Named Captain Of Harvard Second Nine
H. S. Powers has been appointed captain of the Harvard second baseball team. He will call out his men this afternoon to begin practice for the game with Somerville High, which occurs next Friday.
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H. S. Powers
Harvard
Somerville High
Oman Defeats Le Barte in Class C Billiard Duel
In the 54th round at Hub Billiard Palace Oman defeated Le Barte by 180 to 150. The final match tonight between Oman and Sears will decide the Class C champion after both teams posted nine wins and no losses.
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Oman
le Barte
Hub
Sears
79 Percent Investment Signals New England Firm Growth
A well known New England corporation with fourteen years of steady prosperity reports a strong 79 percent investment signal. The firm emphasizes durable earnings and ongoing expansion prospects amid market demand.
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New England
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