200 Miles Ahead in Six Day Bicycle Race at Madison Square Garden
New York December reports leaders in the six day race atop nearly 200 miles ahead of prior records. Miller-Waller lead by 27 miles at midnight as McEachern battles tonsillitis and Tomasselli defeats Kimble in a mile heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller-Waller
Mala-McEachern
Gimm- Pierce
Fischer-Chevalier
Stevens-Turville
Babcock-Stinson
Schineer-Forster
Walthour
Aronson
Pastaire
New York
Madison Square Garden
McEachern
Miller
Waller
Owen S. Kimble
Kentucky
S. Tomasselli
Tomassilli
Tomasselli
Kimble
Rivierre
Fournier
Harry Bikes
Walter Smith
H. Meyer
Henry Cauldwell
Waltham
Fred Hoyt
Hoyt
Bernstein Beats Moran in 25 Round Brooklyn Bout
New York fighter Bernstein defeated Tony Moran in a 25 round decision at the Hercules Athletic Club in Brooklyn. The win came in a closely contested match held tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bernstein
Tony Moran
Hercules A. C
Brooklyn
Boxing Gossip Points to McCoy Maher Big Show
Boxing gossip centers on the McCoy Maher bout as the era’s strongest fifth division attraction. Maher is the favorite at 100 to 80 in New York while McCoy seeks 100 to 70. The article notes weight figures 178 for Maher and 160 for McCoy with referee Charley White praised for firm decisions. Potential bouts and upcoming matches are listed with names such as Kid Lewis, Foss, and Buckley, and notes on past fights and contender prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy-Maher
New York
Boston
McCoy and Maher
Peter Maher
McCoy
Tom Sharkey
Joe Choynski
Joe Goddard
Charley White
Maher
Lewis Block
Aquire
Lowell
Foss
Everett
George Dutt
Tommy Buckley
Knights of the Mitt
John Graham
Boston Athletic Association
Patrick F
Jefferson Place
al Neill
Pacific Coast
George Green
Frank McConnell
Theo
Ryan
Bonner
G. Mann
Charles Maurer
Jeffries
Kid Lavigne
Marty McCue
Owen Zeigler
Sam Tonkins
Jack Everhardt
Eddie Connolly
Dal Hawkins
Joe Gans
Jack Daly
Georgy McFadden
Kid
Jimmy Davenport
Billy Critch
City Opera House
Dover
N. H
Eside Anderson
Kirtland
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Boston Billiardist Wins Amateur Tournament Match
Albert G. Cutler of Boston defeated Dr. W. G. Douglas of New York by 300 to 174 in the amateur billiard tournament. Cutler posted an average of 61847 and a best run of 74, tying the tournament’s best run record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Albert G. Cutler
W. G. Douglas
New York A
Cutler
Newtons Lose as Arlington Boat Club Tops Gilt-Edge League
In a Circuit League match on the Back Bay alleys last night Newton Boat Club fell to B A A second team two games to one. The Boat Club led by 37 pins at half in the first, but Walley’s late surge put B A A ahead by 20. Ainsworth Cooke Steere and B A A trio each rolled 180 plus strings in the deciding rubber. Bixby led Newton with 531, Langley 627 topped the day, while Walley and Ainsworth joined the five hundred club for B A A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Boat Club
Back Bay
Boat Club
Walley
Newton
Ainsworth
Cooke
Steere
Bixby
Langley
Ewton
Arlington Boat Club tops Newton in Gilt-Edge League opener
Arlington Boat Club won the first game at Newton to climb from last place in the Gilt-Edge League race with Calumet Club and Winchester as challengers. Newton’s Scully led with 617 high total, while Marston’s 199 aided Arlington’s success in the first inning. Pray 190, Wheeler 189, and Scully 184 boosted Newton scores. Arlington’s Rankin 172 and Marston 199 highlighted their effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Arlington Boat Club
Calumet Club
Winchester
Rollers
Marston
Arlington
Pray
Wheeler
Scully
Linder
Wodle
UM Arlington
Bowler
Ph. Rankin
Puffer
Sys
Heeler
Wire Workers Rally Over Fruit In Car Ruths Trade League Tilt
In Car ruths last night Captain Brown's Wire Workers upset Fruit with two wins from three. McIntosh led scoring for the victors with 546 pins and Benjamin added 512 as the Wire Workers finished strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carruth
Brown
Wire Workers
Wire Works
McIntosh
Benjamin
Murray & Irwin candle pin roll-off winners named
Rouse led with a four-string total of 393 to win the top prize followed by Wilve 373 and Linton 352 in the weekly candle pin roll-off at Murray & Irwin. Other high scorers included McKee 335 Cork 301 Riley 326 Fisher 318 Hitchcock 317 Cochrane 307 and McAteer 304.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray & Irwin
Rouse
Wilve
Linton
McKee
Cork
Riley
Fisher
Hitchcock
Cochrane
McAteer
Falvey Brothers Plan Six Day Race Interest in Boston
The Falvey brothers of Stoughton and Fred V Beauregard of Fall River traveled to New York to watch the finish of the six day race. Beauregard may enter a Boston event if held. Jack Falvey will manage Beauregard's interests and arrange future matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falvey Brothers
Stoughton
Fred V. Beauregard
Fall River
New York
Boston
Beauregard
Jack Falvey
Char
Theodore B. Baylies
New Bedord
Tors Butler
Ben Munroe
Cc. R. McCart
L. A
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Michigan
Ohio
California
Century Road Club
R. C
America
L. P. Callahan
Waltham
H. B. Hills
Hills
Notable 1900 sports chiefs and chess figures in national sample
John M. Barry to exhibit simultaneous chess in Norcross Hall tomorrow night against all comers. Thomas Simons elected Columbia College football captain for 1900. Blazeaway top bid in Perkins estate sale at $1500. MIT A.R. indoor meet set for Dec 22 with relay reps at 35 yards and pole vault dropped. Henry Pell named Princeton captain at 18. Yale handball champion George M. Clark defends trophy with three straight wins. Carlisle Indians may tour West Coast. California and Stanford debate New Year clash. J Mona Lesser and George H. Walcott elected US Chess Association officers. Telegraph team contests for a yearly trophy and a national champions tourney planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Barry
Norcross Hall
Thomas Simons
Columbia College
Blazeaway
George H. Perkins
Tech Gymnasium
Exeter Street
Association
Henry Pell
Brooklyn
Princeton
Ne Y Ear
Pell
Geer
George M. Clark
Yale
Yale Handball Association
J. Appleton Allen
COE
University of California
Leland Stanford University
J.mona Lesser
George H. Walcott
Boston Chess Club
United States Chess Association
Telegraph
Gillis Reinstated After Trotting Board Inquiry
National Trotting Board in executive session reinstates E M Gillis of Medford Mass, cleared of fixing accusations from Franklin Park 1898 race. Board continues cases against Blevin, Donegan, Doyle over Night Hawk entry. White's case dismissed. Williams reinstated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Trotting Association
Gocher
F. Blevin
Willam Donegan
James Doyle
New Britain
Tony
Edward
Waterbury
E. M. Gillis
Medford
Mass
Gillis
Franklin Park
Leola
Leela
Mr. Gillis
Alcyone
Troy
Free street cars heat and water promised by Dr Herron
A Boston crowd of about 200 attended a Twentieth Century Club event at the Hotel Brunswick with Rev Dr George D Herron of Chicago as guest. Herron spoke of a future with free utilities and equal share of resources, arguing labor should reap the full product of work and self government should empower individuals. George Fred Williams and Lt Governor Bates joined in praising Herron’s message and urging reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Single Tax League
Brunswick
George D. Herron
Chicago
Fillebrown
Dr. Herron
George Fred Williams
Edwin D. Mead
Bates
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Charles Francis Adams
Henry D. Lloyd
Sarah J. Farmer
Charles F. Dole
D. R. Dewey
R. A. Woods
H. S. Dudley
E. H. Clemmens
Mr. Mead
West
Boston
Herron
Williams
Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
John l. Bates
Molineux Trial Halted As Handwriting Expert Testifies
New York December court session in the Molineux murder case features handwriting expert William J. Kinsley identifying the Harpster letter as written by Molineux under his dictation. Assistant District Attorney John F. McIntyre confirms Adams corpse recognition. Proceedings face delays as cross examination pauses and debates over exhibits and paper provenance continue amid juror questions and court criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John F. McIntyre
Roland B. Molineux
Katherine J. Adams
Osborne
McIntyre
Adams
Weeks
Mr. McIntyre
Goff
Molineux
William J. Kinsley
Kinsley
Witness
City of
Frederick Stearns & Co
H. Cornish
Harpster
Mr. Kinsley
Ernest J. Lederie
Lederle
Plague Ship Delayed and Boston Coffee Trade Gain Potential
The J. W. Taylor detained in New York will most likely not come here and will head to a British port in ballast after coal. The Roman Prince and Ragusa may arrive soon and discharge, but arrival dates are uncertain due to government quarantine. New York merchants fear coffee trade will shift to Boston, potentially adding up to 90 million dollars. A petition to Mayor Tan Wyck and Michael C. Murphy protested actions arming coffee ships after quarantine. New York Chamber of Commerce urged caution on embargo actions affecting Santos coffee due to bubonic plague reports, expressing confidence in port health officers to protect commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Taylor
New York
Ragusa
A. C. Lombard
City Board of Health
Boston
Robert A. Tan Wyck
Michael C. Murphy
New York Department of Health
Commission
Murphy
New York Chamber of Commerce
Santos
Boers Firepower and Movement Around Ladysmith
London dispatch notes Boer forces using heavy fire as General Buller nears Ladysmith relief. Methuen resumes command amid rumors of simultaneous Natal battles. Modder River bridge risks washout. corps move due to corpses contaminating water. Joubert orders reserved fire at 400 yards. Morale issues seen at Modder River. Loch recounts Kruger’s hints of seaport and future navy ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buller
Frere
Ladysmith
Lord Methuen
Natal
Spyfontein
General Methuen
Modder River
Joubert
Modder
Free State
Morning Post
Royal Marines
England
South Africa
Baron Loch
Cape Colony
Kruger
Transvaal
Woman Drinks Carbolic Acid In Suicide Attempt
Elizabeth Delay, 19, a Madison House employee, entered the Hotel Caprio cafe and drank about a third of carbolic acid from a bottle. She collapsed, was rushed to City Hospital, and recovered. officials say a lovers quarrel sparked the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Delay
Madison House
Washington Street
Caprio
City Hospital
Methuen Reports Resumed Command in Cape Town Dispatch
General Methuen wires that he has resumed command and is nightly in contact with Kimberley as troops await stores and ammunition. Boers mass on nearby hills and near Jacobsdale, while spies are arrested and engineers work on a temporary bridge. Fever cases appear among troops as support and reinforcements move near Kimberley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Forestier-Walker
Cape Town
Methuen
Kimberley
Modder River
Jacobsdale
Free State
Natal
Crispie
Northumberland Fusiliers
Spyontein
Lazaretto Ridge
Gatacre
Cape Colony
Ladies' Night at 99th Artillery Club in Charlestown
The first ladies night entertainment of the 999th Artillery Association was held at the Main street club house Charlestown. The Herbert Johnston Quintet Club with Frank A Kennedy and Paul Thouret performed in the large hall followed by lunch and dancing. a committee of officers and members oversaw arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
999Th Artillery Association
Main Street
Charlestown
Herbert Johnson
Frank A. Kennedy
Paul Thouret
Walter A. Mitchell
James R. Armington, Jr
Henry S. Aldridge
G. H. Aymar
H. A. Brage
H. 8S. Brockway
W. P. Bryant
Fred L. Carter
F. H. Dane
G. E. Fox
H. A. Hunting
Robert R. Lori
New England Horse Breeders Meet at American House
The New England Horse Breeders Association met at the American House with President Draper in the chair. The secretary report showed the association financially successful with a good treasury balance. Ongoing business was discussed and plans for next season laid out. the financial report will be issued later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Horse Breeders’ Association
American House
Draper
Powder Mill Explosion Kills Three in Pennsylvania
The powder works of James B Miller near Sumneytown exploded today in Pottstown Pennsylvania, killing three workers and injuring several others. Rescue crews searched the site as damage spread through the mill and surrounding buildings. Authorities investigated the blast to determine its cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottstown
James
Sumneytown
Mosquito Fleet Dance At Paul Revere Hall
About 200 couples attended the Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club tenth annual ball at Paul Revere Hall last night. Commodore Co P Mooney led the grand march with Miss Emma Gallagher after a concert from 8 pm to 3 am. Notables included Dr J F Lyons and wife, ex Commodore James Bertram and wife, Secretary Charles T Bird, and councilmen E L Logan and John Donahue among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club
Paul Revere Hall
Commodore Co. P. Mooney
Emma Gallagher
J. F. Lyons
Addie Lyons
William J. Flynn
Flynn
James Bertram
Powers
Charles T
J. M. Sullivan
Ward 22 Club Backs Full Republican Ticket
The Scandinavian Republican Club of Ward 22 held a meeting last night and unanimously supported the entire Republican ticket. Mr R A Berger served as president and presided over the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 22
R. A. Berger
Local Scores Report from League Matches
In Salem-Salem Clinton leads 7 to 3 at Salem. East Weymouth defeats Brockton 5 to none. Taunton beats Taunton Rockland 14 to 6. New Britain-Meriden loses 3 to New Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Clinton
East Weymouth
Brockton
Taunton
Rockland
Britain
Meriden
New Britny
Patrolman Daniel F Shea Retired From Police Service
By General Order No 648 Patrolman Daniel F Shea of Station 13 is retired from active service and placed on the pension roll. Retirement takes effect Friday the 15th. He has seven years in the department and is a Civil War veteran. He retires at his own request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel F. Shea
Station 13
Shea
Police
Kimberley sortie aims to pin Boer force in relief action
A Kimberley despatch dated November 20 reports Colonel Kekewich ordered a sortie to fix a large Boer force. The move involved garrison artillery under Major Chamier and mounted troops in the afternoon, aiming to keep the Boers occupied while relief efforts continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kimberley
Kekewich
Chamier
Gallivan Speaks at Spellman Hall Endorsing Collins and Aldermen Drives
A large Spellman Hall crowd backed General Collins for mayor with ex Senator Gallivan presiding and predicting a strong Ward 18 vote. Bresnahan praised home rule and denied machine ties while highlighting ward concerns and the so called strategy board. Also speaking were Mahony Linehan T Ahern and Barry as Ward 9 focus and local city issues were debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spellman Hall
General Collins
Bresnahan
Barry
Gallivan
Ward 18
Collins
Ward
Ward 9
Strategy Board
South
Boston
State House
Norris
Bowen
Board of Strategy
Linehan
Representative Mahony
John M. T. Ahern
Quinn for Collins rally in Ward 7 highlights local race
A ward room on Hudson Street hosted a rally for General Collins and independents Alderman Barry and Hugh Bresnahan. Ex Senator Quinn praised Collins while Barry attacked a strategy board as a corrupt influence in American politics and defended his own conduct against accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Street
Collins
David F. Barry
Hugh W. Bresnahan
Quinn
Barry
Amecan
Lovering for Collins at Ward 20 Democratic rally
The Jefferson Democratic Club of Ward 20 ratified the party ticket in its East street hall with President William J. Powers presiding. Ex-Congressman Henry B. Lovering spoke for forty minutes praising General Collins and challenging Republican critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Democratic Club
Ward 20
Dorschester
East Street
William J. Powers
John A. Kelcher
Hart
Quincy
Bogton
Jesse Gove
Henry B. Lovering
Collins
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B. A.A
M. Bowler
B. A
Newton S cL
Richards
Kimball
World OF Sport
National Trotting Board
Rein States
Saugus
Molineaux
Crane
Taylor
British Port
Steyn
Orange Free State
Hotel Caprio
John A. Vibert
Sullivan Street
Charles McKenney
Scott-Turner
Lieut. Wright
Wright & Ditson
Brel St
Boston Cycle CO
J. M. Linscott
Hanover Street
Carter
Scott Turner
Wright
Tugela Bridge
Pretoria
Tugela
Lynch
Floemfontein
Orange Fre
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