Walcott Narrowly Edges Lavigne Closer Than Expected
In Maspeth a crowded Empire Athletic Club hosted a fifteen round lightweight bout between Joe Walcott and George Lavigne the Saginaw Kid. Lavigne won by decision as Walcott faded late and the crowd roared at the verdict.
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Sam Fitzpatrick
Leon
Tim Hurst
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Tom O'Rourke
Lavigne
Teddy Alexander
Tommy Ryan
Burglar Fires Upon Home In West Brook Field Break In
Worcester December 2 three burglary attempts were made at West Brook field houses of L. E. Gould George H. Faiees and George Jennings. At Gould a successful entrance occurred and the householder woke to a man in his room. He chased the thief downstairs and was fired upon but unharmed. The burglar escaped with a pair of trousers containing a sum unknown and left no clue.
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George H. Faiees
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Burns Pleads Not Guilty to Athol Burglary Charges
Richard Burns appeared in District Court for three counts of breaking and entering. He refused defense, was bound over to the grand jury with $1500 bail on each charge, based on probable cause, regarding W. H. Snow’s grocery store and two Boston and Albany depots in Athol.
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W. H. Snow
South Athol
Boston & Albany
Boston Singers to Give Free Concerts in M. A. Hall
Miss Elsie Lincoln and Miss Edith Castle, with H. Gittus Lonsdale and others, will perform free concerts at M. A. Hall Boston on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at 3 and evenings at 8, preceding a Proper Food lecture by H. D. Perky. Prizes will be offered for best school compositions on proper foods. A model support will be served for two and a half cents.
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Edith Castle
Boston
H. Gittus Lonsdale
Frank Kennedy
Bertram Shapleigh
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H. D. Perky
Worcester
Vicinity
New England Braces For Colder Tuesday Weather
Forecast for Tuesday calls for much colder conditions in New England with fair skies after early morning snow in the northeast. Brisk to high northwesterly winds are expected, and eastern New York should see generally fair but colder weather with similar winds.
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New England
New York
Parlor and Music Cabinets Advertised at Bedford Street Store
An advertisement invites customers to choose parlor cabinets and music cabinets before crowds arrive. The store location is described as easily accessible in the center of the shopping district at 46 to 54 Bedford Street.
Reed Again Heads House as Democrats Cheer Opening of Congress
The Fifty-fourth Congress opens with a packed gallery for the House ceremony. Reed of Maine is re elected Speaker, drawing enthusiastic greetings as floral tributes decorate the chamber. Republicans hold the western seats, Democrats the eastern, with a formal Senate session afterward.
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Reed Elected Speaker of the Fifty Fourth Congress
The House elected Thomas Brackett Reed of Maine as Speaker after roll call and voting. Reed received 334 votes, with Kemp nominating Bell and Crane voting for a Texas Democrat in protest. Reed’s oath was administered and he urged bipartisan cooperation as he opened the 54th Congress. A Boston Democratic rally showcased support for Reed allyship and local candidates.
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Universities defend game integrity after Harvard Pennsylvani a protest
A combined Harvard and University of Pennsylvania statement rejects claims of officials bias and asserts Brooke’s eligibility was properly reviewed and approved. Referees were accepted by Pennsylvania and no rule or principle was violated, according to EDGAR T. SMITH and JOSEPH N. BEAL Jr.
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Still After North Pole Plan by Kansas Professor Dyche
Professor Dyche of Kansas University said he is nearly set to make another Arctic Ocean search for the Pole. He has an offer of assistance, possibly from the American Museum, and would Cruise around Greenland’s west coast before a dash for the Pole by sledge or boat. He cites food supply as the key issue.
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Dyche
Kansas University
Arctic Ocean
Pole
American Museum
North Pole
Greenland
May Be Murder Worcester Domestic Tragedy
John Moran of Clinton was arrested for the murder of his wife Bridget Moran who died Nov 2. Autopsy shows suffocation as cause after police allege a domestic quarrel in which Moran assaulted both his wife and her mother-in-law, who was injured in a prior accident.
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Worcester
Deve
John Moran
Clinton
Bridget
Moran
Brutal Assault in Malden Leaves Woman Seriously Injured
In Malden a man assaulted Mrs. Sarah Barry at her Centre Street home. He seized a stick and struck her multiple times, causing a head wound needing several stitches. The victim received medical attention from local helpers.
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