Boxing Night in Casino Promises Feath erweight Clash and New York intrigue
The Columbian club hosts an interstate boxing show in the Casino with Johnny Eckhardt as referee. Center stage is the Connolly versus Barnett featherweight bout, drawing Boston fans who favor Connolly's clean record and Barnett's famed grit. Also featured are Kaveny versus Kelly and a pair of signings for Americas club including Dick Moore and Ed Roche as they aim for regional and national titles.
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Columbian Club
Johnny Eckhardt
Tommy Connolly
Jerry Barnett
New York
America
Boston
Barnett
Tommy
Charley
Buckley
Jerry
George Dixon
Billy Murphy
Long Island
Mike Mulvey
Eddie Lelber
National Athletic Club
John Gracie
H. Crowley
New York Athletic Club
Joe O'Day
Mike Brock
Billy Plimmer
Muldoon
S “Pickaninny
Murphy
Jimmy Kaveny
North End
Elever Charney Kelly
Kaveny
Kelly
Americas Club
Dick Moore
All America
Ed Roche
New England
Moore
Dan Creedon
Jim Corbett
Duval Athletic Club
Aleck Greggains
Jacksonville
Roche
John L. Sullivan
John Drew
Austin Gibbons
Jimmy Murphy
Chicago
Harry Dally
Rob Roy
Would Be A Good Manager For Boxing Championships
The N B A A U boxing committee needs a manager now as time is short before the month’s end. John Graham of the B A A A U is praised for his performance in the 3 A A A games and could manage the meeting, though amateur rules prohibit compensation. Mrs Graham is suggested as the suitable appointee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graham
Grahan
Washington racing results summarize multiple events
Races at Washington feature Aureliar first in the one half furlong, Little Mat second, Coracoa third with a time of 1 24 1 2. Sonora wins the second race of five or pay with 1 03. Panway leads the sixth in 1 52 and Tartarian wins the six and a half furlongs in 1 25.
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Aureliar
Little Mat
Coracoa
Sonora
Tom Karl
Panway
Sullross
Lithbert
Geroenimb
Aspen Leaf
Artillery
Fidget
Vanzant
Tartarian
Shelly Tuttie
Ee Mask
Washington
Thoroughbred Racecard Summary of Six Races
The program lists six races with horse names jockeys and numbers. Entries include Blue Gss Golden Valley Brightwood Finalée Toving Heart Clansman Dash Vision Hartford King Jack Juima D Disturbance Siv Kelly Hollywood Potowattile Ixion Rows Colm Reaghan Johnny B Postmatch venus Fictt Chiswie Lismore Hours Mlora Tour Flytin G burg Missive Shadow Hloroy Otto Dillon Aram Ary eel Recherche Out Sight Jim Donn Ben Yn Dedan Seracuss federate Beau Bulls Gray Eagle Kena Fiery Benjamin Superior Hch Fiery 11 Benjamin 116 Superior 114 plus multiple beaten or listed horses Karl Wille Muii Goldpan Amos A gant Top Galle Trump Heads or Tatle G Caéok Bolero Meedmore Fran Laray Robin MM Marian charting race-by-race entries and weights.
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Golden Valley
Dash
Vision
Hartford
Hollywood
Ixion
Colm Reaghan
Johnny B
Venus
Chiswie Lismore
Mlora
G Burg
Missive
Shadow
Hloroy
Otto
Dillon J
Aram
W. B
Eel
Jim Donn
Ben ‘Yn
Gonmiles
Dedan
Seracuss
Federate
Beau
Gray Eagle
Kena
Fiery
Benjamin
Superior
Karl
Wille Muii
Goldpan
Amos A
Gant
Top Galle Trump
Heads Or Tatle
G. Caéok
Bine It
Bolero
Meedmore
Fran Laray
Robin MM
Shawms Furniture Ad Promises Low Prices in Boston
An OCR fragment shows Shawms Furniture at 44 to 54 Awmut Ave Boston advertising reconditioned goods with unusually low prices. It mentions Stover and Rance and claims unbeatable value in a sales pitch common to the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stover and Rance
Coods
Equa New
Fragmentary sports note from AMS Tiger game
Readable bits indicate a Tigers game summary with teams or players named D and AMS, but OCR fragments are incomplete leaving unclear scores or outcomes. The item resembles a brief sports update reporting a leap or rule event and a clash involving boid or gelded terms.
Boston cycling club to select team at Mason athletics hall
Members of the Boston club will assemble at the Mason athletics hall on Monday evening to bow for positions on the team that will represent the club in the Associated Cycling Clubs tournament. Andrew J Cahill of Buffalo Wheel Company was in town yesterday. Good scores and fun marked the competition with F. E B Fletcher winning first prize a fifteen pound turkey on a perfect score of 30. The booby prize was a Frankfort sausage.
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Boston
Mason Athleticsalleys
Associated Cycling Clubs
Andrew J. Cahill
Bufa Wheel Company
Associated Cycling Club
F. E B. Fletcher
Post's Polo Guide Games Tonight
Boston plays Providence and New Bedford faces Brockton in polo matches tonight with local coverage of schedule and venues.
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POST
Boston
Providce
New Bedford
Brockton
Worcester Polo Team Edges Boston in Tight Indoor Match
Worcester defeats Boston three goals to two in a closely played indoor polo contest. The game was evenly matched, with standout defense and solid goaltending.
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Worcester
Boston
Dorchester Polo League Forms with Five Club Applications
The Dorchester Polo League has been formed and five clubs have submitted applications for membership. The league will feature strong teams from last year and is expected to be stronger this season. Current clubs include Mattapan Road Club Neponsets West Roxbury Athletic Club and Atlantic Athletic Club.
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Dorchester
Mattapan Road Club
Neponsets
West Roxbury Athletic Club
Atlantic Athletic Club
TALBOT AND CLAPP THE STARS IN CLASSIC BOWLING MATCH
The Standard Clothing Company bowling match pitted married and single men on Wood’s Boylston alleys last Thursday. Clapp’s delivery wowed the house while Talbot rolled 455 to lead individuals. McLennan posted the top string. A return game is planned as the single men seek better outcomes.
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Standard Clothing Company
Wood
Boylston
Mr. Clapp
T. P. Talbot
A. D. McLennan
Salems top Waverlys in league clash by wide margin
In Salem on December 8 the Salems defeated the Waverleys 2595 to 2261. Hull led Salems with 556 points, Norris top-scoring for the visitors with 511, while Brophy contributed a steady 500 for the home team’s balanced attack.
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Salem
Salems
Waverleys
Hull
Norris
Brophy
Centrals of Dorchester Lose to Charlestown Club by 289 Pins
Dorchester Centrals fell to Charlestown Club by 289 pins as Charlestown displayed steady bowling and a high score. Mr Kenney drew notice with an outstanding 6-10-7 spare for the home side.
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Centrals
Dorchester
Charlestown
Kenney
Algonquins Top Randolphs in Brockton League Opener
In Brockton on December 8 the Old Colony Bowling League opened at Metropolitan alleys with the Algonquin Club defeating the Randolph Athletic Club and the Campella Athletic Club.
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Brockton
Old Colony Bowling League
Algonquin Club
Randolph Athletic Club
Campella Athletic Club
Metropolitan
Algonquins
Randolphs
Subcommittee Outlines Bill to Repeal State Bank Tax
The banking and currency committee sub panel led by Cox reports a substitute bill to repeal the 10 percent tax on state banks. It argues federal action will regulate commerce, justify administrative duties like coin minting safeguards, bank testing, and fraud prevention, while preserving currency flexibility and state bank operation, with later attention to redemption facilities.
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Washington
Committee On Banking and Currency
Cox
Dem
Tenn
Messrs
Springer
Ill
Warner
N. Y
Hall
Henderson
Father Scully Gymnasium Forms Athletic Association
Members of the Father Scully Gymnasium in Cambridgeport gathered to form an athletic association last night. Elected officers include President J Williams Vice president Daniel Brown Secretary C Sullivan Captain J Bean First lieutenant M Foley and directors Thomas Curtin Thomas Senior and J McCauley. The new body begins with about forty members and several noted athletes.
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Father Scully
Cambridgeport
J. Williams
Daniel Brown
C. Sullivan
J. Bean
M. Fwoley
Thomas Curtin
Thomas Senior
J. McCauley
Uceadlaation
American Wringer Co. Advertises Wringers and Sweepers
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension offers wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They manufacture and repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promptly attend to mail orders.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Sleighing Frenzy Draws Old Timers and New Faces
Cold weather returns for a third day of road sleighing as veterans and newcomers pack Beacon Street and surrounding routes. Notables like John Shepard and J. H. Lewis lead pairs and singles behind fast trotters while spectators, theatrical guests, and a Governor Ames party observe a lively, music filled procession on the snow covered streets.
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Beacon Street
John Shepard
J. H. Lewis
Clara T
Colonel Austin
J. L. Pratt
Harry Dutton
John J. Murphy
F. H. Sanderson
Roxbury
William P. Sullivan
William Parton
Jamaica Plain
Harry Sigourney
Hugh Cochrane
F. H. Bliss
Eugene V. R. Thayer
E. V. Mitchell
Medfield
Dedham
Brighton
John Stetson
Alpheus Harrington
Frank Stone
Governor Ames
Back Bay
Brookline
Otis E. Weld
A. Menage
Needham
George E. McKay
George A. Drew
New York
C. E. Drew
Somerville
Frank B. Orcult
Joseph Braman
George Flannigan
Owen A. Galvin
John B. Fitzpatrick
Alderman Sullivan
Lou W. White
John McPartland
Will
H. Hodgkins
F. E. Baldwin
George
Sarah Louise wreck confirmed off Swampscott
Diver Townsend, hired by Carr Bros of Cohasset, identified the unknown schooner wreck as the Sarah Louise after reading the name and coal cargo. No bodies found in the hold, suggesting abandonment, with currents possibly carrying any remains away.
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Swampscott
Townsend
Consignees
Sarah Louise
Carr Bros
Cohasset
Fire Hits Chelsea Cigar Factory Causing Major Damage
A stove in the heating room at L. B. Slade's cigar factory 59 Division Street Chelsea started a fire last night. The blaze caused about 1800 dollars in damage with a 300 dollar loss borne by the proprietor Mrs. William T. Cardy and 1600 dollars in water damage to the firm, insured. Fire was discovered around 9 50 P M and is described as a stubborn blaze.
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Slade’s Cigar Factory
Division Street
Chelsea
William T. Cardy
Fire damages Eliot street carpenter shop in two story wooden building
Alarm from Box 62 at 8 51 last night reported a fire at 126 Eliot street a two story wooden building used as a carpenter shop by McKenzie and Ellwood. Fire started in the rear of the second floor from an unknown cause causing 310 dollars damage. building owned by James Stevenson.
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Eliot Street
McKenzie & Ellwood
James Stevenson
Homicide Listed as Cause of Death in Randall Case
Medical Examiner Frank W. Drape performed an autopsy at City Hospital on Mrs George H. Randall. The death certificate cites homicide, with a trial pending for John Jackie who is accused of assaulting her several weeks ago.
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Frank W. Drape
George H. Randall
City Hospitalorgue
John‘Jackie
He “Veral
Ward Not Guilty in Assault Case at Municipal Court
Walter Fr. Ward was found not guilty of assault with intent to kill Thomas McManus by Judge Hardy in the second session of the municipal court yesterday. The shooting occurred in October while Ward, a Michigan delegate to the railroad trainmen's convention, was in the city.
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Walter Fr. Ward
Thomas McManus
Hardy
Municipal Cour
Ward
Michigan
Ream and accomplice to face larceny charge in court
Rem in tow Howard W Ream the smooth young man will appear in Municipal Court this morning with one Rianes to answer larceny of a gold watch owned by W J Clarke Police have captured Ream who posed as the nephew of Norman B Ream the Chicago millionaire and enjoyed a gay social life.
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Howard W. Ream
Rianes
W. J. Clarke
Ream
Norman B. Ream
Chicago
Quiet Fugitive’s Fall Tollows a Noted Flight
The narrative follows an elusive man famed for a high rise from vagrant to claim of a noble contract with the Herreshoffs. He lodged at the Adams House in the city and tried to pass a check at the front desk. Loss to the Herreshoffs estimated at 3000 dollars. J. W. Doolittle of 150 Broadway New York identified as a victim. He claimed a reputable gentleman hired the contract but refused to name him.
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Adams House
Adam
Chicago
Herreshoffs
J. W. Doolittle
Broadway
New York
Coulter
Private Hearings Review Medfield Insane Asylum Expenses
Daily private hearings examine personal expense claims of the Medfield Insane Asylum commissioners. Figures show Federden Murphy and Hathaway drew varying sums from Sept 1892 to Nov 1893, with a May 4 double draw while both were in New York for a naval review. Another private session planned.
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Medfield Insane Asylum
Nicholas Hathaway
State House
Mr. Federden
J. Murphy
N. Hathaway
H. M. Federhen
New York
Hathaway
Political rally notes and ward race endorsements
A Dudley Street rally is planned as Thomas Gargan targets turnout for the Democratic vote. Ward 8 candidate Matthias Lambert gains momentum with independent supporters while several aldermanic hopefuls get local endorsements. George B. Moore, Ward 11 Democrat, has Civil War roots and legal ties, and Ward 14 backers unite behind Jeffrey Bager as John Monkiey faces disruption. Campbell resigns from Ward 8 committee amid election debates.
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Thomas J. Gargan
Patrick Maguire
Dudley Street Opera House
Clargan
Matthias J. Lambert
Independent Ward
John B. Moran
Matthews
Democratic
P. J. Maguire
John Drohan
Michael J. Coyle
Joseph D. Carmody
Joseph Biggar Assembly
Knights of Labor
Mt. Hope Citizens’ Association
Flood
Citizens
James H. Kelly
Common Council
Major J. J. Maguire
George B. Moore
Maine
Bowdoin College
John
J. Sterling Morton
West
Sons of the American Revlution
Youngitizens
Ward 14
Jeffrey
Bager
United
Common County
John F. Monkiey
Amateur Athletic Union
Redhcted
Robert J. Campbell
Ward 8
Democratic Committee
Five Big Rallies as Roxbury Democrats Back Mayor Matthews
A crowded Roxbury rally heard Chairman John H. Lee praise municipal finances while criticizing candidate Hart. Five ward meetings at Dudley Street Opera House Ward 21 Dorchester Music Hall Ward 24 and Bordman Hall Ward 23 showcased strong turnout for Mayor Matthews and the Democratic ticket with cheers and high spirits across Roxbury South End South Boston and the West End.
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Hart
John H. Lee
Goldsmith Hall
Roxbury
South End
South Boston
West End
Matthews
Enthusiasm in Roxbury for Matthews as Hart attacks labor record
A large crowd filled Goldsmith Hall in Ward 22 as William J. Miller of Charlestown harshly assailed Hart’s labor record while praising Nathan Matthews. Alderman Lee defended Matthews, denouncing Hart’s charges on municipal finances and debt increases.
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Goldsmith Hall
Patrick F. Gormley
William J. Miller
Charlestown
Miller
Hart
Matthews
Citizens’ Association
Reepublicans
Boston
Park Department
Organized Labor
Citizens
Politician Lee Rally Tour Highlights City Hall Stops
Chairman Lee defended his voting record claiming he never dodged votes as he visited City Hall and wards 19 16 and 8 delivering speeches. Other speakers at Goldsmith Hall included Senator elect John F Cronan Alderman Dever and Representatives Rosnosky Corcoran and Fallon.
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City Hall
Lee
Goldsmith Hall
Ward 19
Blossom Street
Hendricks Club
Independence Hall
Causeway and
Lowell Streets
John F. Cronan
Alderman Dever
Barry
Rosnosky
Peter H. Corcoran
Thomas F. Fallon
President Donovan Praises Well Organized Party and Matthews Victory
President Donovan said the Democratic ticket is well organized with Mayor Matthews and seven board candidates certain to win. He noted strong rally attendance, growing endorsements, and cross district support as polls approach next Tuesday.
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Donovan
Matthews
Enthusiasm High at South Boston Ward Rally
In Gray's Hall, South Boston, a large crowd attended an independent ward aride city committee rally. John B. Moran endorsed Alderman Fiood while Michael J. Coyle spoke amid interruptions. Doyle demanded a platform time and faced attacks on the Democratic machine amid cheers for Mayor Matthews. John P. Carroll presided with Richard R. Walsh among the speakers.
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Independent Ward
Aride City Committee
Gray’s Hall
Boston
John B. Moran
Fiood
Michael J. Coyle
Doyle
Matthews
Coyle
John P. Carroll
Richard R. Walsh
F Jood
Ward 16 rally at Franklin school house on Washington street
The Ward 16 gathering at the old Franklin school house was presided by ex-Representat Thomas J. Kelleher. Speakers included President Barry Bordman Hall Representative Gilbride and Councilman Kernan with Chairman Lee. South Boston rally followed at Washington Hall Ward 15 presided by Thomas J. Kenny with speakers Senator Fitzgerald Representative Charles and others.
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Old Franklin School House
Washington Street
Thomas J. Kelleher
Barry
Bordman
Rally in eight ward backs Democratic ticket voices
Alderman Lomasney presided urging loyal support for the full Democratic municipal convention slate. He warned voters against casting plunkers for any single candidate and urged backing all nominees. Gilbride led speakers followed by Senator Fitzgerald Alderman Dever Bordman Hall and William F. McClellan of East Boston.
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Lomasney
Gilbride
Senator Fitzgerald
Alderman Dever
Bordman Hall
William F. McClellan
East
Boston
Democratic Rally Endorses Mat thews and Council Candidates
A large rally in Spelman Hall Ward 13 drew strong turnout for Mayor Mat thews and council hopefuls Norris Browne and Griffin. P J Murray presided as speakers included Gene Kelly ex-Representative Brenda ex-Representative McNamara dae Fraser Augustine McCraith J A Murray and candidates Norris Griffin Browne.
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Spelman Hall
Ward 13
Matthews
Norris
Browne
Griffin
P. J. Murray
Gene Kelly
Brenda
McNamara
Dae Fraser
Augustine McCraith
J. A. Murray
Ward 19 rally at Cabot street bath house draws speakers
President David F. Barry called the event a corker as Ward 19 held a rally at the Cabot street bath house. Rep William J. Dolan introduced ex-Rep Michael J. Moore, followed by Sen Leary and Chairman Lee. Other speakers included Sen Fitzgerald Rep Gilbride Alderman Dever James J. Lannigan and John F. Sullivan.
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Dudley Street
Oper House
Ward
Thomas J. Gargan
Bordman Ha I
James EF. Hayes
Michael J. Moore
Jon Ft. Lee
John P. Dever
I. N . Fitzerald
Lois G. Fartrer
Curtis Hall
Bordman Hal
John A. le
David F. Barry
Don Fi Fitzgerald
Salem D. Charles
John F. Dever
Patrick M. Keating
Ward 19
Cabot Street
Bath House
Corker
William J. Dolan
Leary
Lee
Senator Fitzgerald
Gilbride
Alderman Dever
James J. Lannigan
John F. Sullivan
Nathan Matthews Jr Focused on Substance in Campaign
A Boston city race remark quotes Mayor Thomas N Hart praising Nathan Matthews Jr for avoiding speeches. The exchange stresses a candidate not acting as their own spokesman and highlights a defense of businesslike governance during the 1890 campaign.
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Canidat
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Campaig N
Thomas N. Hart
Tye
Hart
Ward 9
Republican Club
People of
Boston
Matthews
Thomas N. Hurt
Evi
Servant Blameless After Burglary Report Revision
Investigation into the burglary at 94 St Botolph Street adjusts earlier claims. The servant did return on time and was first to discover the break in. The missing key was not her fault, and the employer absolves her of responsibility.
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St. Botolph Street
Smuggled Br ic a Brac Company Seized in Montreal
Customs officers seize the Assyrian bric a brac company in Montreal on charges of smuggling goods into the United States. The action highlights enforcement against cross-border trade of immigrant crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Fight Renewed as Beverly Division Petition Surfaces
A Beverly petition asks the Legislature to divide the community and incorporate a new eastern town. Signed by George S. Larcom and 119 others, the effort revives past debates and recalls historic rivalries over Beverly’s city status and boundaries amid a March town meeting plan and renewed calls to vote on a city charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Secretary of the Commonwealth
George S. Larcom
Mr. Butler
Plum Cove
Dennis Quill
Jesse Pierce
General Court
State House
Josiah Quincy
J. Otis Wardwell
Selectmen
Henry Ll. Pierce
W. D. Sohier
George Fred Williams
Winslow Warren
Robert H. Bancroft
Ames
Beverly Times
Rescue of Manitou Crew After Six Days Adrift
The tug Holgar F. Luckenback brought Captain J. W. Bickford and six crewmen from the 209 ton schooner Manitou after they abandoned ship near Five Fathom Banks New Jersey on December 1. The crew drifted six days before rescue by the Luckenback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Holgar F. Luckenback
J. W. Bickford
Five Fathom Banks
N. J
Luckenback
Modern Methods of Treating Criminals by Prof Charles Collin
Leading criminology expert Professor Charles A. Collin of Cornell University will speak at the Prison Association meeting at Dr. Moxom's church on Sunday evening. He draws on Elmira law practice and his work on New York reformatories to advise state prison legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Collin
Cornell University
Prison Association
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