Charlestown Cycle Club Courts Crowd With Minstrel Show
The Charlestown Cycle Club staged its annual minstrel show in Association Hall to a full house last night. The program featured tuneful numbers, a strong chorus, and notable performances by Thomas L. Downs as interlocutor and a cast including Howard C. Quinn George Sawyer Merton D. Nason George Willem Alfred Bickford William Charles W. Sargent and others in elaborate costumes. A patriotic finale with Miss Maud as Columbia and Uncle Sam impersonations closed the evening amid encores and further skits.
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Charlestown Cycle Club
Association Hall
Thomas L. Downs
Howard C. Quinn
George Sawyer
Merton D. Nason
George Willem
I Geoe
Alfred Bickford
William Charles W. Sargent
Frankswine
Quinn
George E. Carter
Ao A. Foley
Fred
Fraser
Harry Shattuck
Arenee E. Morrill
Charles E. Rode
E. Crowther
Aohn Fitzgerald
Jose H. ‘Fan
Gkaties Tautitchie
Janea Fitegerald
Herbert
Ant R. Swift
Mr. Fitzrard
Himself
Messrs
Carter
Foley
Tilden
Rumors and Plans Spark Boxing Contests at Lynn Club
An unsigned message from Lynn discusses threats tied to the O Rourke Smith boxing match and notes Mose Hanlon’s claim the bout will be on a Friday in May with fifteen rounds. The writer vows to supervise the contest at ringside and to stop any unfair play, while detailing other boxing talks and club tensions.
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Billy Smith
Kirtland Athletic Club
Lynn
Bluffetters
New York
O'Rourke
Smith
Kirtland Club
Yester
Mose Hanlon
Hue
Mose
Sapeeduhes
O’rourke-Smith
Hanlon
Senoe
Aaa
Cambridge
Gana Inaceae
Constant Reade
United States
Sol Aarons
Bulfinch Street
Wren
South
Newachiede
Reises
Strong Ta
Assed
John H. Bowler
J. A. Cover
J. I. McCabe
B. A. Connelly
T. Odaed
F. Hane
W. Whitten
J. R. Mumphy
von Daniel
J. Fitzpatrick
Beachmont
Mass
Feken
F. W
Quincy
Ernest
Hunter
W. Partington
Roe
Roche
Earthquake Felt in Rome and Southern Italy
An April 2 tremor caused a slight quake in Rome and southern Italy this afternoon with minor damage reported and no casualties noted.
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Rome
Tan Hare
Italy
Strength and vitality claim booster ad headline
An advertisement targets men with claims of restoring vigor and health. It touts increased energy, ambition, and youthfulness through a product promising strong physical condition and stamina. The copy urges readers to try and pay only if cured, with wording about free samples and low upfront costs.
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Debin
Nature
McLauchlin
Roeber and Little Arrive for Boston Wrestling Match
Ernest Roeber world Greco-Roman champion arrived in Boston with Charles Lenhardt to train, rain prevents road work, they will wrestle daily at the Howard stage and indoors with dumbbells. Little Demon Lenhardt plans to defeat Roeber in next Monday night contest, selling seats now.
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Ernest ‘Roeber
Boston
Charles’ Lenhardt
New York
Roehber
Howard
Lenhardt
Roeber
Little Demon
Gould
Wrestler Reeber Plans Boston Return and Ringside Show
Rob Roy recounts outdoor work habits and his bid to secure Nouroulah the Terrible Turk for a match while asserting a two fall victory over Parker. He predicts victory in Greco Roman and notes Parker's skill. Tickets are sold by Saul Hamilburg with extra seats at hotels, a central twenty by three foot platform, and ringside seating arranged for ladies.
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the Post
Martin Julian
Nouroulah
Turk
Roeber
Parker
Reeber
Boston
Saul Hamilburg
Reynolds
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Rough House Prize Dance Sparks Controversy at Haymarket Hall
The Boston Newsboys prize dance attracted about fifteen girls with Jerry Callahan winning a prize ink well amid a chaotic scene. Freeman's mis leading distribution of prizes and the call for male partners for others colored the event. Post office boy reports dissatisfaction and vows to skip future dances.
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Boston Newsboys
Kid Freeman
Haymarket Hall
Jerry Callahan
Newspaper Row
Memie Gilroy
Bill” Eardley
Freeman
Callahan
Jerry
Kelly
Newell Oarsmen Favored in Weld and Newell Crews Race
This afternoon at 5:30 the Weld and Newell clubs grade crews of Harvard race a mile and seven-eighths from Cottage Farms bridge to Union Boat Club. Newell is favored though both crews are newly composed and training is recent. Bullard stars the first Newell boat with strong setup. Weld efforts under Donovan show effort but weak finish. Freshmen race precedes upper class clash with coaches Donovan and Vail guiding green and experienced crews.
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Weld
Newell Clubs
Harvard
Cottage Farms Bridge
Union Boat Club
Newell
Tomarner
Bullard
Donovan
Vail
Yale and Harvard Accept English Meet Terms for Summer
Yale and Harvard sent their reply to Oxford and Cambridge on April 24. They prefer a July or early summer date for the intercity games but would accept September 21 if needed. Other arrangements proposed by the English organizers are approved.
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New Haven
Yales
Harvard
Oxford
Cambridge
Shamrock I Mast Stepped at Clyde Dock
Shamrock I was towed to Clyde Trusts Craving dock No 3 where her abuser was stopped early this morning. Special constables guard the dock while the telescoping topmast is hung. The spar towers over neighboring masts, dwarfish in size.
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Glasgow
Clyde Trusts
Phi Beta Kappa Orator Chosen For Harvard Dinner
The Honorable Wayne MacVeagh Sr. of Pennsylvania is named the Phi Beta Kappa orator at Harvard this year with Professor George Santayana as poet. The Phi Beta Kappa reunion and dinner follow commencement.
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Macveagh
PHI Beta Kappa
Wayne MacVeagh
Pennsylvania
Harvard
George Santayana
Lasker Arrives in New York for Exhibitions
Emanuel Lasker world chess champion arrived in New York today. He will stage exhibitions in this city and at other locations.
Highlands Edge Old Dorchester In Tight Amateur League Match
Highlands beat Old Dorchester 2 to 1 in a close Amateur League contest held at the Old Dorchester Clubhouse. The home team showed early advantage before Highlands rallied to claim the decisive set.
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Lasight
Old Dorchester
Enigma
Highlands
Tan Son
Roxbury Latin School Hosts First Annual Fencing Tourney
The Roxbury Latin School held its first annual fencing tournament at The Posse gymnasium on Massachusetts Avenue under Captain A Graholm. Participants from classes 02 03 08 competed in drills and bouts with foils sabres and swords. R L S 08 beat 03 for the silver shield.
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Posse
Massachusetts Avenue
Roxbury Latin School
Ron
A. Graholm
R. L
R. M. Ole
H. T. Piempent
L. P Soule
John Mur. Knowles
Mr. Kares
R. Grant, Jr
A. Cleveland
M. A. Cotter
G. B.delafield
A. A. Dole
E. F. Haberstroh
R. C. Jones
R. A. Keilty
O. F. Kelley
F. Low
W. H. Vredenburgh, Jr
I Sherwin
L. R. Soule
Me Wilby
R. Heinwedl
Na -Seahol
F. Seaholm
Vv. Ruiewie! Rypesos
R. Head
Posse “Gymnasium
ee _ Ranlett
Roger Merrill
M. C
Signor Mace
Sens
Pewrea Polley
Howard Clapp
A. A
Seit Breed
Y. M
Billy Smith Dies After Boxing Match in London
American boxer Billy Smith died after an eight round bout with Jack Roberts. Six warrants issued for manslaughter charges against parties in the contest. Roberts, the National Sporting Club manager, the referee and the seconds surrendered to police. Smith had been unconscious in hospital since the fight.
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London
Billy” Smith
Jack” Roberts
Smith
Roberts
National Sporting Club
Harvard Links Given Up
The Harvard Golf Club abandons its Riverside links near Cambridge because distance makes daily play impractical and costly. If no nearby land is found, the club may lease a site for links to be ready when college opens in the fall. Presenting with gold watch
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Harvard Golf Club
Riverside
Cambridge
Inghey
Cames Spoiled by Heavy Rain in Early Baseball Schedule
Heavy rain spoiled several games with matchups across the league. American League action included Boston at Baltimore and Washington at Philadelphia, Milwaukee at Detroit, and Cleveland at Chicago. National League games featured Boston at Philadelphia and New York at Bryn, Chicago at Cincinnati.
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Boston
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago
National League
New York
Bryn
Cincinnati
R. H. E. Atta
Detroit-Milwaukee
Beaneourts Finish Strong But Jones Slips In Ninth
In St Louis on April 2 Pittsburg beats the locals 4 to 3 after Jones weakens in the ninth allowing Beaumont a game deciding homer with two out. Heidrick also homered for the visitors while Wagner drove in a two-base hit.
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ST. Louis
Jones
Beaumont
Louis
Anamas
Childs
Nichols
Pittsburg
Wagner
Heidrick
Gitcharyt Phillipe
Ouf Mecaw
Padde
McGann
Nicholenn
Padden
Wallace
Clark
Bransfield
Ritchey
C. F
Novan
Chicago Opens Baseball Season With Pennant Ceremony
In Chicago the American League season started with decorations and a pennant hoist. Hoffer pitched poorly early, issuing six walks and four hits in the first two innings as the champions took an early lead. Bradley Shugart and the outfielders starred in the field. Attendance reached about 8000. The score remains to be detailed.
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Chicago
Hoffer
Bradley
Shugart
Cincinnati Wins Wet Polo on Splashing Field
Cincinnati defeated Chicago 10 to 7 in a rain soaked contest as the field stayed flooded forcing a postponement the next day and leaving both teams to reschedule in Chicago with Cincinnati favored on May 6. The game featured aquatic fielding and multiple players credited with hits including Dobbs Hartzel Crawford and Dexter as the Reds capitalized on the slick conditions.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Chicagos
Taylor
Hicher Wages for 700 Men at White Bros Plant
Agreement reached between White Bros. & Co. Lowell and 700 employees of the American Hide and Leather Company unit. A 10 percent wage raise and an arbitration clause to curb strikes and lockouts were agreed to after talks led by Frank McCarthy and Dennis Haley.
Cronin for Chief Ranger Elected at Catholic Order of Foresters
At a Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters convention the following officers were elected for the coming year: High chief ranger D. H. Cronin of Boston and high vice chief ranger Timothy B. Reardon of Lynn. Major John J. Leonard of Springfield won the post of high secretary and treasurer, defeating James J. McLaughlin 133 to 168. other offices were being decided as the meeting adjourned. The high senior conductor is D. E. Murphy of Brockton and high junior conductor Charles H. B. Benning of Malden, with Dr. Francis J. McQueeney of Boston as high medical examiner and Rev. J. H. O'Neill of Rockland as high court chaplain.
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Francis J. McQueeney
Boston
J. H. O'Neill
Rockland
Major Leonard
James J. McLaughlin
Peter Morrigan Funeral Noted By City Leaders
The funeral for Peter Morrigan commissioner of penal matters will be held tomorrow at the 1st Presbyterian Church Hastings Bos on corner Warisies and London streets Hast Bos. The Rev Dr Manchester will officiate. City officials and political leaders from both parties expressed high esteem for Morrison.
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Peter Morrigan
Énock
1St Presbyterian Church
Warisies
London
Hast Boson
Ote Toe Brothers
Morrison
Manchester
Conspiracy case details loom over Fortuna mining affair
The narrative describes ore valued at $69 per ton after assay by MIT Professor Lodge, and a Reno Nevada telegram urging stock purchases. It notes alleged stock sales by Irwin and Surbridge, actions by attorneys Johnson & Krebs, and warnings to Fortuna Republica stockholders about potential dissolution if funding fails.
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Boston
Lodge
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bostion
Surbridge
Daniels
Reno
Nev
Messrs
Selfridge
Irwin
Messrs. Johnson & Krebs
Ir and
Consolidated Fortuna Republica Company
enEeny
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Cleveland Paaversendssdeokro
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McCardy
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Hallman
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DI Brain
Tos
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Harley
A. E. Hartzell
Doyle
Seee Delehanty
Cor
Washington & Water Sts
Gov
Court & Hanover
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Summer St
Mauroce St
Strand
Emerson
Emerson Shoe
R. B. Grover & CO
Hicher
White Bro. & Co
Lowell
Cronin
Ranger
Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters
D. H. Cronin
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Massachusetts Catholic Order Cf Renters
Peter Morrison
Nation
Wichita
Erie
Evans
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Carey Wilhite
Julia
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Dale
Hoto
Purdy
Neal EB. M'Peck
Consolidated Wortuna-Republica Mining Company
Yians’ Institute
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Biq Wrest
Carnival
Rvey Parker
Ewe Ase
Lam Barele
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