Mysterious Billy Smith Beats Joe Walcott In 20 Round Battle
New York December report: Mysterious Billy Smith defeats Joe Walcott after twenty tough rounds at Lenox Athletic Club. Both weigh 145 pounds. Smith dominates early, Walcott presses later. judges' decision awards the win to Smith as rounds conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Billy’ Smith
Joe’’ Walcott
Lenox Athletic Club
Charley White
Smith
Billy Smith
Joe’ Walcott
Lenox A. C
Walcott
Billy” Smith
Broad
Cleveland
Mike
Kkearns
Philadelphia
Ohio
Kearns
Charley” White
Tom’ O'Rourke
George Dixon
Bob” Armstrong
Jimmy de Forest
Billy’ Roche
Harry Tuthill
Billy’ Hennessey
Billy’ Needham
Bob” Smith
Charley” Harvey
Cereyortes
Marquis of Queensberry
Boxing Night at Lyceum Hall Impresses East Boston Club
At Lyceum Hall East Boston the Noddle Island Athletic Club hosted 1400 fans with 14 bouts. Notable results featured Kid Lavigne vs Jimmy Briggs, Lynch out after injury, Sweeney over Murray, Allen vs Burgo, and Sharkey in a close six-round main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Hall
Boston
Noddle Island Athletic Club
Moffitt Slaherty
Kid Lavigne
Jimmy Briggs
Billy Troy
Joe Lynch
Jim Gallagher
Lynch
Patsy Sweeney
George Murray
Lynn
Sweeney
Murray
New Hampshire
Steve Mahoney
Frank Scott
Tom Wilson
Rod Allen
Walter Burgo
Joe Robinson
Tom Sharkey
Sharkey
Boxing Gossip Roundup Highlights City Point Card
At City Point A C this evening Billy Hill the Pickaninny fights Tom Williams the Australian welterweight in a fifteen round points contest. The Beacons roomed venue hosts Patsy Sweeney versus Johnny McMahon in a fifteen round bout. Zeigler schedules three fights in four nights in Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis. The Hub A C presents eight fast pairs at Lyceum Hall. Sullivan seeks matches with Nelligan or Fitzpatrick. Sweeney beat Coyne in Manchester in 1897 and eyes St Denis. Other bouts include Janey vs Fisher and Flaherty vs Burns in Cannes North Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Little
Patsy Sweeney
Johnny McMahon
Beacon A
Boston
Mack
Dan Creedon
Tommy Ryan
New York
Owen Zeigler
Oscar Gardner
Ziegler
Frank Bartley
Chicago
Charley Burns
People's Theatre
Cincinnati
Jim Franey
Commercial A
St. Louis
the Hub
Lyceum Hall
Pwin
Jack) Sullivan
Dave Nelligan
Jack Fitzpatrick
Sullivan
Nelligan
Fitzpatrick
Manchester
Scotty Coyne
Sweeney
Johnny St. Denis
Harry Fisher
Brooklyn
Jim Janey
Baltimore
Martin Flaherty
Larry Burns
Cannes
North Troy
N. Y
Manhattan A. C
Troy
Grand Fourth Floor Free Holiday Exhibition Tour
Jordan Marsh & Co presents a new original exhibition by W F Hamilton. It features scenes from many lands including the Ice Palace Santa Claus journey from the North Pole to Boston and moonlight panorama of the Great Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Equator
Ice Palace
W. F. Hamilton
Columbia Theatre
Santa Claus
Boston
Great Store
Large New York Suit Sale Arrives in Boston
A leading New York manufacturer supplies Boston with a vast fall clothing list priced below cost. Men s suits, overcoats, topcoats, ulsters and trousers are offered at substantial savings, with some items from 8.25 to 9.75 after discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Boxing Cards Ahead At Clubs With Several Fights Slated
Jordan Marsh & Co promotes a mix of matchups with Spike Sullivan, Matt Matthews, and potentially Walter Burgo versus Jimmy Dime. Dime, once noted among top 130-pounders, may headline later. McCoy vs Sharkey hinges on Crescent A C Toronto purse, two weeks before December 17. Downey vs McCue set for December 10 at Greenwood A C with Sullivan vs Dever in prelims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spike Sullivan
Matt Matthews
Walter Burgo
Jimmy Dime
Dime
Tom O'Rourke
McCoy
Sharkey
Coney Island Club
Eddy Connolly
Jack Bennett
Crescent A. C
Toronto
Bennett
Canada
Pittsburg
Jack Downey
Marty McCue
Greenwood A. C
Tom Sullivan
Jimmy Dever
Dixon to Meet Pluto in 20 Round San Francisco Bout
George Dixon will fight Young Pluto the Australian in a twenty round bout scheduled for February before the Olympic Athletic Club of San Francisco. Pluto is regarded as the cleverest Australian at this weight aside from Young Griffo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Dixon
Young Pluto
Olympic Athletic Club of
San Francisco
Pluto
Australia
Young Griffo
Yale's Eleven Elects McBride Captain in Infirmary
Malcolm Lee McBride of Cleveland was unanimously chosen captain of Yale football to succeed Chamberlain. A 20 year old fullback, he also played tackle as a freshman. The election occurred in the college infirmary after several postponements to allow Dudley and Ely, injured players, to attend. Dudley remains immobile and Ely was carried upstairs to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Malcolm Lee McBride
Cleveland
Yale
Chamberlain
McBride
College
Dudley
Ely
New Haven Polo Team Beats Waterbury Rough Riders
New Haven defeated Waterbury 10 to 3 before about 1600 fans at Bowling Hall. Key players included Bone scoring 9 and Roberts 6 for New Haven, with Sword 22 and Stopsrations 20 noted in standings. Referee was Lush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Bowling Hall
Waterbury Rough Riders
Waterbury
Bone
Roberts
Sword
Holderness
Wiley
Lush
Portland Polo Triumph Over Bangor in Lopsided Finish
Portland defeated Bangor 10 to 1 in a highly technical polo game noted for precise passing. Allen allowed only two stops in the first period as Cashman and Allen stifled Bangor's offense. Campbell and Jason led rushes with 10 and 4 respectively. Referee Kelley and timer Dyer oversaw the match before an attendance around six hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Portlands
Allen
Bangor
Cashman
Campbell
Jason
Kelley
Dyer
New Bedford Defeats Taunton in Polo Thriller
New Bedford beat Taunton in a closely contested polo match. Taunton led early, but the home team surged ahead to finish strong amid lively exchanges and heightened excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Taunton
Lewiston Nole Hockey Duel Ends 3-2 in Home Loss
In Lewiston a close hard luck contest saw Augusta edge Lewiston 3 to 2. Phelan scored for Augusta after a solo rush, Gay and Miller starred for Lewiston, O Malley graded solidly in goal, while Furbush drew penalties. Attendance about 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Augusta
Phelan
Llewiston
Conly
Gay
Miller
Hayes
Hadley
O’malley
Furbush
Secore
Landao
O'Hara
O'Malley
Houghton
Connoly
Hartford Defeats Meriden in Polo Match 12 to 8
Hartford outplayed Meriden from start to finish in a polo game in Hartford. Cusick led with 40 steps, Mallory 83 rushes, and Menard recorded 1 goal. Referee Leahy and timer Lyons officiated as about 100 spectators watched the Connecticut standings shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Meriden
Polo
Wootke
Cusick
Mallory
Mooney
Warner
Menerd
souis—Menard
Usick
Leahy
Lyons
Rockland Knocks Bath In Pegged Mee Scoring Spree
In Bath Rockland edged Bath tonight in a pegged mee with high energy. Santiacs fouled out, John Smith fouled the referee and was fined after contact. Attendance 725 with Kerwin 15 and Wood 11 leading scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BATH
Rockland
Santiacs
John Smith
Smith
Bathh
Kerwin
Wood
Suesce
Curtis
Exbelann
MelIntosh
Timer—Fields
Insurance League bowling results report
Two matches were played last evening. D. W. Bennett & Co. defeated North American 3 0 with game scores 627 614, 774 631, 668 666. John C. Paige bowled for the Boston Insurance team and won two of three games. individual scores were Paige 667 670 763 and Boston 773 662 Ged
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Bennett & Co
John (. Paige
Boston Insurance
John CC. Paige
Boston
Ged
New York Beats Bridgeport In Polo Match At Madison Hall
In Bridgeport on December 6 New York defeated Bridgeport 7 to 4 in polo. The game was well played with an attendance near 1000 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Dee
Madison Hall
New York
Dr Bull Cough Syrup Promoted as Essential Remedy
A terse local notice touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as an essential remedy. The brief advertorial hints at relief for common coughs and cold symptoms, urging readers to purchase the remedy for relief and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
Central Wins From Review Club in Chelsea Bowling Night
In the Massachusetts Interclub, Central Club of Somerville beat Chelsea’s Review Club last evening. Brastow led with a 555 three game total. Central claimed most bowling and billiards points, while Review topped pool and whist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Central Club
Somerville
Review Club
Chelsea
Bilards
Central
Dillingham
Daniels
Reese
Campbell
W. H. Walker
F. W. Bailey
W. G. Walker
Clark
Brastow
Keene
PF. W. Bailey
Roxbury Club Wins Circuit League Opener Over Maugus Club
In a Circuit League match Roxbury Club defeated Maugus Club of Wellesley in three straight games. Roxbury’s strong rolling carried the win while Caswell Bixby and Bowles contended for high individual marks, with Caswell and Bixby each reaching 498 in the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maugus Club
Wellesley
Roxbury
Caswell
Bixby
Bowles
After Hours of Chelsea win over Wheelmen in league series
The After Hzps of Chelsea edged the Wheelmen in three games at Hub alleys in last evening’s Intercycle League candle pin match. Anton and Duncan led the winners as high rollers. Suffolk vs Waltham was postponed. Score details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hzps
Chelsea
Jorchester Wheelmen
Anton
Duncan
Suffolk
Manhattans
Stames
Manhattan XS
Daly
Martin So
Om O'Connell
Smith
Lvossa
Jam ” Powle
Age Fleming Ennee
Lotey
Carney
Sullivan
Whyte Wire Works Rout Beacons in Trade League Sweep
Whyte Wire Works captured a three game sweep over Beacons last night led by C Con way who was the high roller for the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyte Wire Works
The
Beacons
Conway
High Roller
Bowler
J Conway
Kane Ee
Wright
Sun Brown
Aol Cy
Plummer
Corer
le Chapman
Srry Chadwick
Apa
Pierce Still Leads In Gloomy Nightboard Cyclist Race
The crowded crowd roared as Nawa Miller and Waller chased Pierce around the oval. At 7 PM Pierce held a slim lead over Miller while Waller trailed by several laps. Nawn ran eighth and gained on Miller during a brush. By 8 PM Pierce was about nine miles ahead, with Miller and Waller closing the gap as falls and rest breaks affected pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nawa
Miller
Waller
Nawn
Pierce
Twenty-seventh Street
Eddie Bald
Tom Cooper
Detroit
Bald
Jimmy Michael
No Saloons Protest in Forest Hills Meeting
About 300 residents gathered at Columbian Hall 8740 Washington yesterday to protest police licenses for saloons in Forest Hills. Speakers including A B Root J A L Wallen A J Peters W Johnson and Rev George B Dean urged action. Resolutions condemned the Police Commission for granting licenses amid a heated exchange between Ward 22 representative Johnson and Blailer over voting on the line or traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hills
Columbian Hall
Washington Street
Board of Police
A. B. Root
J. A. L. Wallen
A. J. Peters
W. Johnson
George B. Dean
Police Commission
Sharkey challenges Corbett to public bout for charity
New York December 6 Tom Sharkey issues a letter proposing to cover Corbett’s forfeit if they box in public rather than privately for 5000 a side. He offers to box anywhere with ten men on each side and police protection, saying the money could go to the poor of New York. He suggests a public match under Horton law with any or all funds donated to charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tom Sharkey
Police Board transfers alter station assignments and retirements
Police headquarter orders move former Liquor Officer Michael J. Greeley to Station 12 for patrol duty and shift Reserve Officer James M. Breen to Station 6. Patrolman Albert W. Perkins of Station 10 is retired on half pay after more than twenty years service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Greeley
James M. Breen
Albert W. Perkins
Dover Street Fire Damages New England Screw Co Building
An alarm from Box 69 at 1:89 this morning reported a fire on the third floor of the six story brick building at 240 Dover street home to the New England Screw Company. Fire was in progress with losses likely several hundred dollars. Cause unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover Street
New England Screw Company
Knowlton Hearing Today Prompts Police Commission Session
The Police Commission will continue the Knowlton case this afternoon at 2 p m. The continued disappearance of principal witness Cora Bradford is expected to prolong proceedings. Lawyer Sweeney has no hopes she will attend today’s hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Commission
Knowlton
Cora Bradford
Sweeney
Ball set for December 12 by Bun ker Hill Guards
Military Division 37 A O H and the Bun ker Hill Guards of Charlestown met at Monument Hall to complete arrangements for the ball on Monday evening December 12. Reports from committees were encouraging and the event is expected to be a grand success and greatly bolster the sick and charitable fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
Reverend Luther Boutelle Dies at 92 in Lynn Advent Church
The Rev Luther Boutelle longtime Advent Church preacher in Lynn died last night at his son HM Augustus Boutelle's home. Born in Townsend in 1834 he became a minister young and preached in the Advent church for most of his life. An abolitionist he counted Garrison and Douglas among friends. He worked on religious papers editorials and wrote for Worlds Crisis and published several books. He leaves several great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Boutelle
Lynn
Dee
Advent Church
Augustus Boutelle
Boutelle
Townsend
Garrison
Douglas
Mercantile League matches feature Traiser and Oliver Ditson wins
In last night’s Mercantile League play, H. Traiser & Co rallied to take two straight from New England News Co after dropping the first game. Oliver Ditson Co swept all three against A. J. Lloyd & Co, with varied scores listed for each string.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Traiser Company
New England News Company
Oliver Ditson Company
A. J. Lloyd & Co
Bowler
A H. Trausser & Co
TVR
BNO NH. News Co
SOT
Powler
S. T'dl
Oliver Duvon & Co
AA. Liord & Co
Phillips-Exeter selects Hogan as next year captain
Exeter N H December 6 James Hogan of Torrington Conn was elected captain of Phillips Exeter Academy football team for next season He is years old weighs 1830 pounds and plays left tackle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter
N. H
James Hogan, Yoon
Torrington
Conn
Phillips-Exeter Academy
Hawaii Territory Bill Sent to Congress for US Territory Status
The President submitted the Hawaiian Commission report to Congress proposing the islands be erected as the Territory of Hawaii. The commission, including Senators Cullom and Morgan, Representative Hitt, and Hawaii officials, drafted government bills for the islands as part of the United States. The plan includes property qualifications for officials and voters and establishes new citizens for the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Hawaiian Commission
Cullom
Morgan
Hitt
Dole
Justice Frear
Hawaii
United States
Territory of
Dissenting Commissioner Voices Opposition to Report
A member of the Hawaiian commission acted as the sole dissenter to a section of the report submitted to Congress yesterday, challenging specific conclusions while aligning with broader commission findings. The stance marks a notable split within the panel over interpretation of events and policy recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian Commission
Congress
Hawaii Territory Establishes Government and Citizenship Rules
A proposed Hawaii Territory act outlines executive, legislative, and judicial offices to be appointed by the President. It creates internal revenue and customs districts, defines citizenship to include whites, Portuguese, and Hawaiians, and sets a two-chamber legislature with elections in November 1899. The bill details voter qualifications, property and income thresholds, and a delegate to Congress, with a minority recommendation for a governor's advisory board. The report notes public property valued at about $10.42 million moving to U.S. ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States District Attorney
United States Marshal
Internal Revenue District
Customs District
Republic of Hawaii
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Hawaii
Congress
Dole
Republic
Standard Oil Contempt Ruling In Ohio Court Case
The Ohio Supreme Court ordered Standard Oil officials to produce their books at the inquiry into alleged violations of court orders by the trust. The decision, issued today, addresses the production of documents but makes no ruling on contempt features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Columbus, O
Standard Oil Company
Plymouth Defeats East Weymouth 9 to 1 in Home Game
Plymouth dominated East Weymouth with Rich the standout new center and a strong team effort. Adams blocked in the circle to deny a goal for the visitors, while Mullins and Nicholson contributed multiple rushes and goals, drawing 402 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
East Weymouth
East Meymouths
Rich
Rushes Nicholson
Jones
Gendrean
A. Harlow
Timor
G. M. Harlow
F. A. Annable
Also Mentioned on This Page
Billy
Quifights
Joe
Tie
Walecott
Trout
Jed
Wealecott
White
Noddle Island Entertainment
Last
Gottschalk
Flatterer
Chaminade
Faust
Leybach
Il Trovatore
Crane
Dixion
Magee
Hatch
Bas Hawkins
Broadbent
New Bedford Broadbent
Insurance
Centrals
Bailey
Brastow Feeeee
Jackson
ATO. Robertson
O. B. Wyeth
Bolton Eee
Eee
Delano Reeves Ee
W. IT. Wyeth
Tao
Maugus
Edwards
Upton
Cahill
Burton Esee Seresesne
Duncan A
Dorchester
Williams Ase Freeee
Cutler
Trinity Court Alley
Boston Post
Globe
Trubore
Thebe
Murphy
O'Connell
Shirley
Taft
Madden
McCagg
Innelman
Robbins
Donahue Epaeethetees
Traveler Bowler
Wallis
Ford
Reardon
Pierge
Corbett
Dover Street Fine
A. O. H. Charity
Mercantile League
Phillips
Exeter Eleven
Bill
U. S
President Dole
Hawaiian Republic
Standard Oil
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!