American League magnates conclude meeting in Chicago
American League magnates spent this day in Chicago finalizing routine business and planning terms for the Milwaukee to St Louis transfer via a three man committee. President Johnson stated the league would hold controlling interest until backers are found. Discussions covered 140 game schedule, opening April 23, season end October 1, and rosters for next year with key signings from Chicago Boston Cleveland St Louis Baltimore Detroit Washington and Philadelphia among others.
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Chicago
Matt Killilea
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Killilea
Comiskey
Shibe
Philadelphia
Postal
Washington
Tomor
Johnson
League
McNamara
Detroit
Burns and Stallings
A. A. Angus
Mark
Frank Dwyer
Kilfoul
Ben Johnson
Charles W. Somers
Boston
Cleveland
Dineen
Charles Somers
Chicago White Stockings
Sullivan
Eddie McFarland
Griffith
Callahan
Patterson
Yenzer
Katoll
Skopec
Isbell
Tom Daly
George Davis
Dan Green
Jones
Mertes
Dutch” Hartman
C. W. Somers
Criger
Young
Winters
Mitchell
Albany
Williams
Scranton
Dinninger
Lachance
Ferris
Parent
Collins
Freeman
Stahl
Dougherty
J. P. Kilroy
Wood
Moore
Kenna
Wheeling
Steirz
Grand Rapids
Baltimore
Robinson
Bresnahan
McGinnity
Hughes
McGann
McGraw
Seymour
Donlin
Ban Johnson
Miller
Yeager
Cronin
Gleason
Elberfeld
Casey
Barrett
Holmes
McAllister
L. J. Loftus
Tim Donahue
Orth
Townsend
Carrick
Lee
Patten
Carey
Coughlin
Ely
Wolverton
Delehanty
Gettman
Connie Mack
Powers
Steelman
Frazer
Bernhard
Plank
Wiltse
Duggleby
Davis
Lajoie
M. Cross
L. Cross
Hartzell
Flick
Fultz
McIntyre
Seybold
New Men for Nationals Signings Boost Boston Roster
Director Billings of the Boston Nationals has signed two promising young players for the coming season. William L. Lush, formerly with Rochester in the Eastern League, and Ray Hull from Los Angeles are the new additions. Lush was highly pursued by major league managers last summer.
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Director Billings
Boston Nationals
Boston
William L. Lush
Rochester
Ray Hull
Los Angeles
Lush
Selectmen Beaten in Winthrop Fight Over Town Indebtedness Warrant
In Winthrop last night the selectmen were defeated in the first round of a town fight over a warrant article. Opponents argued the article calling for a committee to inquire into the town's indebtedness must be accepted if signed by 16 registered voters. The meeting adjourned without action, with plan for another meeting and inclusion of the contested article in the warrant.
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Winthrop
Selectmen
The Great Leon Illusionist at Boston Music Hall
A review of The Great Leon in his second week at Boston Music Hall praises his youthful charm and mastery of illusion. The piece notes his multilingual wit and educational background, compares his costume and concealment methods to past magicians, and questions how he pulls off such feats with minimal, simple attire.
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Boston Music Hall
Leon
Captain Tilley Acquitted In $500,000 Court Martial
The U S naval court at Tutuila Samoa acquitted Captain Benjamin F Tilley naval Governor of all charges mainly drunkenness No evidence supported the accusations missionaries had challenged his moral character Commander Uriel Sebree succeeded him as governor The trial cost about $500 000 mostly for transporting the court to Samoa
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Auckland
N. Z
United States Naval Court
Tutuila
Samoa
Benjamin F. Tilley
Uriel Sebree
Tilley
Tuila
Parker Fails To Throw Bothner In City Wrestling Meet
In Lenox Lyceum New York on December 2 George Bothner of the Knickerbocker A. C. beat Harvey Parker of Brockton Mass. in a catch-as-catch-can contest with the stranglehold barred. Parker failed to throw Bothner in the 60 minute limit, losing the match as agreed.
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New York
George Bothner
Knickerbocker A. C
Harvey Parker
Brockton
Mass
Lenox Lyceum
Parker
Bothner
12 More Smallpox Cases Reported in City
The Post records 12 new smallpox cases for the 24 hours to 9 am Sunday, duplicated in the Monday figures, confined to East Boston South Boston and the South End with nine in North and West Ends. Dr Durgin notes additional suspected cases later but will include them in the 9 am tally.
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Durgin
Board of Health
Boston
South End
Smallpox Vaccination Drive Reaches Harvard
Harvard students flocked to physicians all week for vaccination as President Eliot and Dr. Bailey issued a formal request last night. The move follows a scare over smallpox, prompting action from university leadership to curb the outbreak.
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Harvard
Eliot
Bailey
Politicians Attend Eighteenth Annual Paying De perment Assembly
A merry crowd gathered at the De perment Local Assembly 9816 Knights of Labor hall for the eighteenth annual reception. About 1200 attendees included notable politicians such as James Donovan representing the Democratic city committee, and other guests like Thomas Canning, Aldermen Gerry, Jordan and Tinkham, and Acting Streets Chief Guy Emerson with deputy Payson. The grand march was led by Edward J. Glynn and Mrs Glynn, followed by several couples including Thomas Carr and Annie Radley and John and Mrs O Neil, among others.
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Knights of Labor
Collins
James Donovan
Democratic City Committee
Hart
Dever
Thomas Canning
Knights of Columbus
Gerry, Jordan and
Tinkham
Guy C. Emerson
D. N. Payson
Frederick Hinckley
John Costello
Elija Baxter
Daniel Duggan
Arthur P. Wilson
Edward J. Glynn
John P. O'Neil
William Shaughnessy
Miss Shaughnessy
Schaeffer Breaks American 440 Yard Record in Philly
E Caroll Schaeffer of the National Swimming Association shattered the American 440 yard mark at the Atlantic Association AAU championship in Philadelphia winning by over a length from C H Kollock in 6 52 5. The prior record was 6 13 5 set by Stanley French in New York on Nov 19 1896. Schaeffer also won the first heat of the 100 yard event and will face Harry Kollock in Wednesday night’s session.
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Philadelphia
E. Caroll Schaeffer
National Swimming Association
Atlantic Association
Schaeffer
C. H. Kollock
Stanley French
Knickerbocker A. C
New York
Harry Kollock
Ike Weir questions Corbett claim to featherweight title
The Belfast fighter Ike Weir doubts William Rothwell's belt claim after Young Corbett beat Terry McGovern for the featherweight title on Thanksgiving Day in Hartford. Weir argues he never lost the crown, cites past belt exchanges, and questions current champions' legitimacy while praising McGovern's skill in the recent bout.
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Ike Weir
Belfast
William Rothwell
Young Corbett
Terry McGovern
Hartford
Mr. Weir
McGovern
Cribb Club
Murphy
Corbett
Peter Maher
Weir
Rothwell
Dudley Triumphs Over Newtowne In Tight Bowling Rubber
Dudley bowlers upset Newtowne Club in a three game Amateur League match, winning two to one despite uneven form. Rogers opened with 285 then 129, Saxe started 208 then 126, Gutheim led with 579 for the evening, and Jewett and Lamson delivered mixed spares as Dudley edged the first game by 63 pins and the rubber by 42 pins after a midmatch slump.
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Dudley
Newtowne Club Rollers
Rogers
Saxe
Gutheim
Newtowne
Hales
Jewett
Lamson
Paige defeats Threshie in amateur paddle tennis 300 to 169
Paige of the 999th Artillery Association edged Threshie of the B A A in an amateur tournament at Hubbilliard parlors last evening winning 300 to 169. The winner's high run was 36 while Threshie tallied 23. Paige averaged 8 14 17 and Threshie 5 14 33.
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Hubbilliard
Paige
999Th Artillery Association
Threshie
Young Calls National League Meeting in New York
President Young issues call for the annual meeting of the National League and American Association of professional baseball clubs to be held at the 11th Avenue Hotel in New York City on Tuesday December 10 at 2 pm. The board of directors will meet at the same venue two hours earlier.
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Washington
Young
National League
American Association Ofrofessional
11Th Avenue Hotel
New York City
French billiard expert Barutol wins opening match in Madison Square Garden
Louis Barutol of France defeated George Sutton of Chicago in the opening game of the international billiard championship at Madison Square Garden Concert Hall tonight. The match began the tournament with Barutol taking the early lead in Deco.
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New York
Louis Barutol
Madison Square Garden Concert Hall
George Sutton
Chicago
Peter Stirling Gelding Sells For 9200 At Fasig Tipton
New York Dec 2 At the Fasig Tipton horse sale Peter Stirling a 3 year old gelding with a 2 11 1 2 time described as world’s champion was sold to Frank Work of this city for 9200 dollars.
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New York
Fasig- Tipton
Peter Stirling
Frank Work
Governor Van Sant Opposes Northern Securities Consolidation
Governor Van Sant says Attorney General Douglass will file legal actions against the proposed Northern Securities Company consolidation. The plan, backed by Hill Morgan and Harriman, aims to merge railway interests to avoid conflicts, with papers now being prepared.
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NT. Paul, Minn
van Sant
Douglass
Northern Securities Company
Hill, Morgan and
Fireman Saves Woman From Tre mont Street Blaze
Fireman Thomas J. Quinnan of Engine 37 rescued Mrs. Edward Watterson from a second floor blaze at 1637 Tremont Street. He dragged her through smoke to the street as onlookers cheered, and she was revived at a nearby drug store. Damages totaled about 50 dollars.
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Thomas J. Quinnan
Tremont Street
Albert Geiger, Jr
Edward Watterson
Cambridge Protest Hearings On Ballot Nominations In City
A hearing before Cambridge ballot law commissioners examined protests by Democrats against candidates endorsed by Library Hall and those with independent papers. Protests included Capelle vs Bleiler and Green, Dyer challenging the Democratic ticket over caucus publicity, and Facey and MacFarland against Dickinson Library Hall papers. The board took all protests under advisement.
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Ballot Law Commissioners of
Cambridge
Campatign
Library Hall
Jonas I. Capelle
Veter I’. Bleiler
Green
Batley
Bleiler
Messrs. Facey and
MacFarland
Dickinson
City Brevities Flash Fires and Accidents Across Boston
A store fire at Boyle Bros clothiers 498 Washington st caused a still alarm and about 2000 in damage. A judge’s private office room in Brighton suffered 700 loss from a closet fire. 18 year old Harold C Ayles killed at 612 Columbus av by elevator and third floor clash. A staging collapse at Boylston st subway station injured three men 12 ft fall. City Hospital notes delays in Chinaman deportations with 8 of 18 from NY blocked. 12 of them pardoned stay in jail photos taken for records. Wing & Co liquor house 110 Causeway St faced grilling over Sept 19 McKinley burial day sale to three intoxicated men denied. A woman using Delia Conway name arrested at Tremont St Charlestown. real Delia Conway not the same person.
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Boyle Bros., Clothiers
Washington Street
Brighton District Court
Norning
Harold C. Ayles
Columbus Avenue
Ellot Street
Boylston Street
David Jordan
Marshield Street
John Sheehan
A Street
Felix Farley
Norrest Street
Watertown
City Hospital i
BS Chinamen
Boston
New York
Charles Street
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Concord
N. H
Washington
United States
Henry K. Wing
Delia Conway
Tremont Street
Charlestown
Delta Conway
Many Foresters Dance at Eighth Annual Ball
Nearly 600 persons attended the eighth annual Foresters of America ball at Roughan Hall under Court Pride of Massachusetts. Robert L. Melaer was floor marshal and G. KR. Marden floor director. Guests included C. R. Kenny supreme inspector general of the uniform rank Pitestars, Martin J. O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius King, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Foplano, Mr. and Mrs. Brill, William Atkins, E. Brough, H. F. Schultz, Miss Annie Behultz, Edward Coleman, Miss Mamie Hart, Miss Kittie Greepan, Miss Mayth, Martin Clougherty, and Maude Morong James Callahan.
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Roughan Hall
Court Pride of
Massachusetts
Foresters of America
Robert L. Melaer
G. KR. Marden
C. R.kenny
Brill
William Atkins
E. Brough
H. F. Schultz
Annie Behultz
Edward Coleman
Mamie Hart
Kittie Greepan
Miss Mayth
Martin Clougherty
Ise Maude Morong
James Callahan
Portland Triumphs Over Salem In Fast HockeyCagy Game
Portland downed Salem in a brisk Portland arena clash with key saves by Portland goalie and strong rushing by Wooltke. Campbell and Cameron scored for Portland while Wodtke added for Salem. Final score Portland 5 Salem 1 with 600 in attendance and O Brien refereeing.
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Portland
Salem
Wooltke
Campbell
Jason
Cameron
Salem, Wodtke
Murphy
Mallory
Cashman
O' Brien
Dyer
Plymouth 6 Defeats Marshall Despite Strong Passes
In Lowell on December 2 Plymouth 6 won 15 to 6 as Virst Rusher Hipson was absent. Roberts and Miller starred for the visitors but Marshall’s weakness soured the game. Tawts and Pierce shone in team play and clever passing, highlighting the principal features of the contest.
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Lowell
Rusher Hipson
Plymouth
Roberts
Miller
Marshall
Tawts
Pierce
Mm Towell
Enees
Oty
Towell
Lewis Pene
Lewis Weet
Jean
Holderness
Pismenth
Toberts
Seer
Lewis
Wwe
Renee
Oke
Plymonuth
Sewer Lowell
Flymouth
Rushee Lewis
Mullen
Fox
Tommy Connolly
14 City Elections Today In Massachusetts Mayors Voted
Elections will be held in 14 Massachusetts cities to choose mayors and elect new city governments. Key issue in many races is the Heerse question. Cities voting include Brockton Fall River Fitchburg Lawrence Marlboro Pittsfield Waltham Northampton New Bedford Yaunton Haverhill Quincy Gloucester and Springfield.
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Brockton
Fall River
Fitchburg
Lawrence
Marlboro
Pittsfield
Waltham
Northampton
New Bedford
Yaunton
Haverhill
Quincy
Gloucester
Springfield
Ward Leader Bets Big On General Collins Victory
A ward leader called at the Post to dispute F. J. Horgan’s treachery claim by the Lomasney faction. He asserted that anyone wagering against General Collins securing the largest ward vote is offering at least $500 to the winner.
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F. J. Horgan
Lomasney
Collins
Colling
Kid McCoy Bids Four Round Challenge to Three Heavyweights
London Dec 2 The American boxer Kid McCoy fulfilled his claim to defeat three heavyweights in as many rounds, defeating Dave Barry in two, Jack Scales in twenty seconds, and Jack Madden in four. He challenged Jack OBrien who did not respond.
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London
Mile End
Kid’ McCoy
Jack O’brien
McCoy
Dave Barry
Philadelphia
Jack Scales
England
Jack Madden
Boston
Boxing Gossip and Feuds in Early Ring Power Plays
The column reports on Terry McGovern’s shifting claims about featherweight and lightweight titles amid terms with Erne and Corbett, plus Joe Walcott’s signing to fight Babe Ferns for the welterweight crown at Fort Erie. It mentions plans for Goodman vs Donohire, Mowatt vs Gardner, and various match desires across New England clubs, noting a trend toward frequent champion claims and evolving boxing politics.
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Slumerville
Corbett
Brooklyn
Pride
McGovern
Erne
Terry
Clai
Joe Walcott
Bo‘ Babe’ Ferns
Fort Erie
Walcott
Faulkner
Malden
Goodman
George Donohire
Rownds
Mike Barry
Portland
Ruly Gardner
Figh ‘Youne
Mowatt
Chicago
Twentieth Century Club
Detroit
Malachi Hogan
Weir
Tke
Willam Hartwell
Columbus Avenue
Frank Casey
Nan
New England
Jim Ferguson
Chelsea
Sandy
Fred E. Brown
England
Andy Watson
Louis Pepin
West End
Tf. A
Lenox Athletis Club
Austin Rice
George Murray
Lynft
Martin Battles
South Boston
Tom Shaw
Mike Shallow
Connors
Woburn
Post
Milk Price War Rumor Upsets Local Retailers
Retailers claim no formal notice of a milk price advance. Reports suggest an additional 4 cents may be added to each 8 1/2 pint can, raising the consumer price. Keefe firms and Rhodes Bros. report no in-store increases yet, but warn a raise seems likely if contractors proceed.
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Messrs. Keefe
Rhodes Bros
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