Contested America's Cup Talks Move to September
London dispatch reports Lord Dunraven sent a request for eight months notice and to hold September races, seeking terms similar to 1893. The Royal Yacht Squadron mailed a formal challenge on December 3, with a full cable of the action on December 2. Building the new Valkyrie would begin if the cup committee approves changes, with design secrecy maintained until official disclosure. Mr. Watson stays at Adare to advise on any further challenge.
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London
Lord Dunraven
New York Yacht Club
Royal Yacht Squadron
Watson
Adare
Train Victims In Somerville Rail Accidents
Two railroad accidents in Somerville yesterday left one man instantly killed and another badly injured. The first victim, about 60, was struck at the Fitchburg Street crossing near the asylum by an outward bound Boston & Maine train and mangled beyond recognition. his body lies at John McGowan’s Webster avenue undertaker rooms. The second man, about 22, was struck by an inward bound train from Medford, his left arm shattered and head injured. he was taken unconscious to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Somerville
Southern
Boston & Maine
Fitchburg Street
Asylum Grounds
John McGowan
Webster Avenue
Medford
Massachusetts General Hospital
Italian Cruiser Umbria Lands Sailors in Tien Tsun to Protect Pekin Legation
Dispatch from Shanghai says the Italian cruiser Umbria will land seamen at Tien Tsin to safeguard the Italian legation in Pekin. The report comes from The Morning Post.
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Port of
Tien Tsin
London
Post
Shanghai
Umbria
Pekin
Three Cornered Relay Likely For B A A Meeting
Technology Moryimouth and Amherst expected to form a three cornered team relay for the B A A meet next February. Manager John Graham develops the programme while the annual Technology A A indoor games occur this afternoon.
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Technology
Moryimouth
Amherst
John Graham
Fixeter Street
Frank McGrath
McLean Court
George Dow
Tom Iceane
Frank Rowe
Tom Burke
New York A. C
English oarsman Obear to visit New England rowing scene
Obear, the English oarsman, will visit this country next summer and likely base in Boston as a guest of George Hosmer. The New England Amateur Rowing Association holds its annual meeting in February, with President Daniel D. Rourke of the New England Amateur Barge Racing Association planning a post election meeting.
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Obear
Boston
George Hosmer
New England Amateur Rowing Association
Daniel D. Rourke
New England Amateur Barge Racing Association
New Bedford Council Votes Bond Purchase Record
At a city council finance committee meeting New Bedford agreed to buy 200000 dollars of water bonds from a Boston firm with a premium of 9.31 dollars per bond. The purchase is described as the largest premium paid for bonds in New England.
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New Bedford
City Council Committee On Finance
New Bedford Water
Boston
New Eng
Salem Wins and Whalers Face Postgame Turmoil
In Salem on December 7 a polo match between Salem and New Bedford sparked a wild melee with about 700 spectators spilling onto the rink floor. Salem defeated New Bedford as police escorted the visitors to the depot after fights. Reed starred for Salem and Roberts led New Bedford.
Pawtucket Defeat by Boston Poloists Amid Controversy
Boston poloists defeated the Pawtuckets at West Newton Street rink after a disputed second period foul denied a Pawtucket goal. Referee O Malley's late whistle sparked protest from Captain Canavan as Boston seized the lead. Whiting and Cunningham struggled for Pawtucket while Wodtke starred for Boston.
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Boston
Pawtuckets
West Newton Street
Canavan
Cotter
O’ Malley
O’malley
Bostons
Whiting
Cunningham
Wodtke
Poston
Tearsons
Rushers
Maynard
Everett
Mills
Pawtucket
Hadley
Lations
Goas
Wees
Doston
Oston
Boston Wodtke
Boston Canoe
L. Wseeee
Eeeer
Wodtke O
Cotter Eetne
Boston Wees Wodtke
Boston Ton
Mr. O'Malley
Mr. Kelley
Lynn Beats Grays 7-6 in Close Providence Game
In Providence on December 7 the Lynn team defeated the Grays by seven to six in a tight contest. The game swung on a late single-point margin and was described as a great matchup.
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Providence
Grays
Lynn
Alland Bros Haircutters Advertise Fame
An advert from Alland Bros at 19 Tremont Rows promotes their hair cutting services and skills in physiognomical palm reading and hair styling, claiming wide recognition and opportunity for gain through their craft.
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Alland Bros
Tremont
Fifteenth Annual Di vision 1 Hibernians Ball in Charlestown
The twenty fourth annual ball of Division 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians Boston was held in Roughan's Hall Charlestown. John F Fitzgerald floor marshal and a long guest list from East Boston Chelsea Malden and beyond attended. The grand march was led by John B Doherty and Mary Doherty with 300 couples.
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Order of Hibernians of
Boston
Roughan’s Hall
City Square
Charlestown
John F. Fitzgerald
John B. Doherty
Thomas Higgins
Hugh McCarron
Mary Doherty
Frances Kelly
Hibernian
William J. Cronin
John Dolan
Felix Gallagher
Daniel Donovan
D. J. Falvey
James J. Shea
J. B. O’ Higgins
James A. Murphy
John Condon
Patrick McManus
Warren Guards
Michael McManus
Montgomery Veteran
Anna Doherty
Maria McMurray
Mary King
John E. Breslin
John Mahan
Mahan
Joseph M. Walsh
Patrick J. Dooley
P. J. Brennan
John F. Flavin
Anna Farrar
Anna Bonner
Michael McGillicuddy
J. Fitzgibbon
John Candon
Denis Lehan
John Deasy
Daniel Curtin
Mortimer O’sullivan
Daniel Buttimer
Florence Buttimer
Michael O'Connell
Henry Carroll
Stephen Harrington
Michael Donovan
John W. Flynn
Daniel S. Wilson
James Barrett
W. D. O'Neill
Michael Murray
John Kelleher
Katherine Cassidy
Alice McManus
Mary O'Rourke
Christine Gavin
Frances Fitzgibbons
James Fitzgibbons
John Nolan
John Warren
Charles O'Donnell
James Eoherty
John O’halloran
Teamsters Hold Sixth Annual Ball in Boston Hall
A crowd attended the sixth annual ball of the Teamsters Benevolent Association of Boston at Odd Fellows Hall last night. The grand march began at 9 o clock with James F Grady and Miss Margaret Quinn leading and about sixty couples following. Notable attendees included Aldermanic Candidates McClellan and Flood Colonel J A Murray and wife Councilman Brown Henry Hastings Mr J F Moakley and wife the Misses Maher James J Keough James A Duffy R BE Soorne John F Sullivan John J Maher M J Flaherty John J Sullivan James J Shea John P Lane John Curran J A Carroll John H Dow P J Holland K J Flynn John J Reavey T J Curley John F Crimmins John RE Murray M F Jennings T Burke M F Shannon James F O Brien Dexter F Pinkham and Jeremiah A Murray.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Teamsters’ Benevolent Association of Boston
James F. Grady
Margaret Quinn
McClellan and Flood
J. A. Murray
Brown
Henry Hastings
J. F. Moakley
Maher
James
John RE. Murray
M. F. Jennings
T. ©. Burke
M. F. Shannon
James F. O'Brien
Dexter F. Pinkham
Jeremiah A. Murray
Until Cured for All Diseases by Dr Dewey in Boston
Rev J S Barrows of Massachusetts commends Dr Dewey a trusted skilled physician. Office hours are 9 to 1 and 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm. Sundays 10 to 4. Address 74 Boylston Street, Boston.
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Dewey
Boylston Sr
Boston
Barrows
Fecontein Mass
W. H. Parker
M. Ts
America
Peabody Medical Institute
National Medical Association
Yale Faculty Proposes Pennsylvanian Athletics Probe
The Pennsylvanian faculty committee accuses press reports of professionalism in Penn football. George W. Pepper invites Yale to inspect UPenn books and verify charges, offering Yale access to records and cooperation to root out ineligible students. Yale to respond after internal discussion.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale Athletic Association
University of Pennsylvania
George W. Pepper
University of Pennsylvania Football Eleven
Yale Association
Yale
Yale Committee
Yale Athletics Association
Credit Purchase Offer Matching Cash Prices
The dealer states customers can buy on credit at the same prices as cash sales from competitors. They pledge to meet any advertised cash price and provide the same goods on credit without added expenses.
Boston Democrats Rally for Peabody in Charlestown
The Democratic rallies in Wards 6 7 and 8 drew large crowds led by Joseph P Lomasney and Edward J Flynn. Speakers praised Peabody and Lomasney while attacking corruption and urging voter support for the regular ticket and future leadership.
Boyle Bros Ad at 851 Washington Street
The notice promotes Boyle Bros at 851 Washington Street South End below Eliot promising money left for Christmas presents.
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Boyle Bros
Washington Street
South End
Eliot
Death of Thomas BE Proctor Leader of Proctor Leather Company
Thomas Emerson Proctor, president of the United States Leather Company, died at his Commonwealth Avenue home after a cold and long rheumatic illness. A Boston magnate and multi millionaire, he led Proctor Leather, served as director at Eliot Bank and Clinton Fire Insurance, and held roles in the Shoe and Leather Association. He aspired to Boston mayor years ago. He leaves a wife and four children, with James H. and Emerson Jr. among the offspring.
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Thomas BE. Proctor
United States Leather Company
Commonwealth Avenue
Thomas Emerson Proctor
South Danvers
Peabody
Franklin Academy
Franklin
Proctor
Abel Proctor
Proctor Leather Company
Mr. Proctor
James H
T. Emerson, Jr
Harvard
Charles G. Rice
Algonquin, Country
Essex County
Merchants’ Association
Shoe and Leather Association
Eliot Bank and
Clinton Fire Insurance Company
Boston
Man Shot on Charlestown Street Identified as Quinn
John O'Brien is in Massachusetts General Hospital with a gunshot wound from James Anderson. Anderson claims the shot was not intended for O'Brien but for another man, John Henry, who was with Anderson and later identified Anderson, aka Quinn, as a former Haverhill street robbery suspect. Anderson is held in $2000 bond.
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John O’brien
James Anderson
Charlestown Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
O’brien
Anderson
Tuttle, Hines and Rooney
Division 1
Haverhill Street
House of Correction
John Henry
Henry
Quinn
Lowell
Charlestown
Warren Bridge
Schaefer Trails Ives In Chicago Billiard Clash
In Chicago tonight Schaefer narrowed Ives large lead in the billiard tournament. Ives held a 969 point edge. Schaefer closed the gap to 344 with a strong showing. Night totals show Ives 300 Schaefer 2375 with big averages and a crowd of about one thousand watching.
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Chicago
Schaefer
Ives
Frank
Boxing Gossip Sparks New Orleans Dempsey Ryan Bout Plans
Billy Smith travels to New Orleans to be ringside for the Dempsey versus Ryan bout next Thursday where Smith will challenge the winner for 2500 dollars a side and the welterweight title. Ted Pritchard and Dick Burge renews for 2500 dollars at London’s National Sporting Club in February if the purse is posted. Dominick OMalley reports Johnny Connors failed to beat Jimmy Barry and Caspar Leon declines filling the vacancy. Eddie Pierce parts from Jim Lavelle and will arrange his own matches while Lavelle promotes the Dixon versus Gardener bill in Buffalo. Parson Davies attracts Chicago theatre offers for a Tommy Ryan postfight, with Joe Choynski as sparring partner if Ryan wins. Hugh Winters may appear in Atlantic A C prelims. Joe Walcott versus Mysterious Billy Smith discussed for a Coney Island purse.
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Billy Smith
Frank Brierly
Jim Ashe
New Orleans
Jack Dempsey
Tommy Ryan
Billy
Boston
Ted Pritchard
Dick Burge
National Sporting Club of London
Dominick O’malley
Chicago
Johnny Connors
Springfield
Ill
Jimmy Barry
O'Malley
Caspar Leon
Leon
Eddie Pierce
Dixon
Jim Lavelle
Lavelle
Pierce
Jack Boylan
Eureka A. C
Virginia
Billy Madden
Buffalo
George Dixon
Oscar Gardener
Gardener
Oo. K. Dixon
Winters
Kid Hogan
Hugh
New York
Atlantic A. C
Coney Island
Joe Walcott
Surgeon of Kearsarge Dies at Age 40s
Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral John Mills Browne retired medical director of the Navy died in Washington after paralysis struck Wednesday. Browne served as surgeon general and is famed as surgeon of the Kearsarge during the Alabama victory. Born Hinsdale New Hampshire May 10 1831 he graduated Harvard Medical 182 and joined the Navy as assistant surgeon the following year.
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Washington
John* Mills Browne
United States Navy
Boy endangered by Grove Hall tram in Dedham street crossing
Twelve year old John C. Dolan of 12 Norwich Street South End tried to dash across Washington street in front of a Grove Hall electric car. Motorman 203 slowed and stopped the vehicle before the wheels reached him. He escaped with slight head injuries and is at City Hospital for observation for a day or two.
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John C. Dolan
Norwich Street
South End
Washington Street
Dedham Street
Grove Hall
City Hospital
Urges Votes for License System by Boston District Assembly 30
District Assembly 30 of the Knights of Labor urges Boston voters to approve a license system. The resolution argues the license revenue supports city appropriations and provides employment to thousands involved in licensed trades. Boston December 7, 18%.
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Knights of Labor
Boston
Dr Swett's aut Vegetable Cough Syrup Ad
An 19th century ad touts Dr Swett's aut Vegetable Cough Syrup made from nearhound slippery elm bark flax seed thoroughwort licorice root and other ingredients. Sold in large bottles at 25 cents and as material to make a quart also at 25 cents. A householder endorses its use for coughs consumption whooping cough croup asthma bronchitis and other throat afflictions. Prepared at 245 Washington St by N Swett M D proprietor.
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N. Botanica
Washington St
G Swett
M. D
Bunker Hill Democrats Rally at Charlestown Club
In Ward 3 Charlestown Democratic Club headquarters last evening Representative John J. Mahoney presided. Senator-elect Joseph J. Corbett criticized Republican and independent speakers calling Mr Peabody an aristocrat and named Curtis as the aristocrat. Timothy Brennan urged Curtis voters to consider Jenks as mayor. He also attacked the public institutions commission as Curtis is their attorney.
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Joseph P. Lomasney
Michael J. Gilbride
Peabody
Alderman Lomasney
General Butler
Tewksbury
Lomasney
Boston
Lee
Brighton
Curtis
Matthews
James H. Stark
Stark
Ward 3
Democratic Club
Charlestown
John J. Mahoney
Joseph J. Corbett
Timothy Brennan
Jenks
Public Institutions Commission
Hayes Speech Urges Support for Peabody in Ward 16 Rally
At a Ward 16 Democratic rally presided by Hugh A. Madden, Rep James E Hayes urged loyalty to the Democratic ticket led by Francis Peabody for mayor. He defended Joseph H O’Neil’s candidates and urged supporters to back the party nominee despite personal ties or past nominations.
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Edward J. Flynn
Charlestown
James W. O’brien
Peabody
C. F. O’brien
Common Council
Curtis
Francis Peabody, Jr
Lomasney
James E. Hayes
Joseph H. O’neil
Casey
South Boston
Daniel Whelton
Ward 8
Ward 6
North Bennet Street
Congressman Fitzgerald
Hawkins Street
Ward 16
Hugh A. Madden
Democratic Party
Boston
Francis Peabody
Executive Council
Massachusetts
Tell
Barry
Donovan
O’neil
O’ Neil
O'Neil
Washington
Frank Peabody
La Thorp Defeats Bruce 100-86 in Murray and Irwin Pool
In South Boston the Murray and Irwin's pool tournament saw La Thorp beat Bruce 100 to 86 in the afternoon. Russell then defeated Hogarty 100 to 58 in the evening. White and Joe Hood are set to play tonight.
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Murray & Irwin’s
South Boston
la Thorp
Bruce
Russell
Hogarty
White
Joe Hood
Plea for Curtis Rally Denounces Peabody in Dorchester
John B. Moran and Timothy W. Coakley invited voters to Music Hall last night to back Curtis. Moran labeled Peabody as a Republican and machine candidate while Coakley urged defeating the Democratic machine and supporting Curtis to expose City Hall corruption. Dolan supporters spoke prior urging labor-backed rows to elect Dolan and end contract labor in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy W. Coakley
Mr. Coakley
Curtis
the Republic
Whitehall Pond
Boston
City Hall
Dolan
Lee
Bordman Hall
Coakley
Post
Democracy
Peabody
Messrs. Moran
Labor
James P. Dolan
J. Quinn
Frank K. Foster
M. J. Sullivan
M. J. Coyle
M. F. Glynn
Mr. Dolan
Organized Labor
Moran and Coakley Rally Curtis Dolan in Boston Halls
John B. Moran and Timothy W. Coakley plan rallies for Curtis and Dolan at Gray's Hall in South Boston and Wells Memorial in Ward 16 tonight, aiming to boost support ahead of local events.
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John B. Moran
Timothy W. Coakley
Curtis and Dolan
Gray's Hall
South Boston
Wells Memorial
Ward 16
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Mr. Moran
Patrick Maguire
Cutter
P. H. Burke
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IGO
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Puritan Hall
Jeremiah Sullivan
John Connors
Benj. Mason
Pat Fleming
Denis Teahan
Treas
David Coleman
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Michael Donahoe
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