Boxing card promises finest featherweight clash in city
The Connolly Barnett bout headlines the program at the Columbian Club with Johnny Eckhardt refereeing. Barnett, a New York fighter, faces Tommy Connolly in a key featherweight bout as both seek future title chances. Also featured are Kaveny versus Charley Kelly and Roche challenging Moore, with weigh ins set for today noon.
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Casifio
Columbian
Johnny Eckhardt
Jommy Connolly
Jerry Barnett
New York
América
Boston
Tommy Connolly
Barnett
Tommy
Charley
Buckley
Jerry
George Dixon
Billy Murphy
Long Island
Mike Mulvey
Eddie Lolber
National Athletic Club
John Gracie
H. Crowley
New York Athletic Club
Joe O'Day
Mike Brock
Billy Plummer
Muldoon
Americas Club
Dick Moore
All America
Ed Roche
New England
Spar
Moore
Dan Creedon
Jim Corbett
Duval Athletic Club
Aleck Greggains
Jacksonville
Roche
John L. Sullivan
John Drew
Astin Gibbons
Jimmy Murphy
Chicago
Harry Dally
Jimmy Kaveny
Rob Roy
Graham Proposed as Manager for Amateur Boxing Meet
A.N.H. A.A. U. boxing committee urges immediate action to appoint a manager for the upcoming championships. John Graham of the B.A.A. is praised as the best fit due to proven success with the 3.A.A. A. team, though amateurs cannot be compensated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gratian
N.H. A.A
John Graham
M Grahan
Racing at Wash Notch Summary of Dec Race Results
Washington venue wash notch reports six races on December 8 with winners Aurellat Play or Pay Restraint Fanndy Lithbert Artillery Fidget Tartarian and runner ups Little Mat Sonora Sull ross Aspen Leaf Getp numb Shelly meade Time results ranged from 1:24 1 2 to 2:53 with multiple distances noted after each event.
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Washington
Ne Nee Aurellat
Little Mat
Secon
Sonora
Tom Karl Aay
R Ace
Fanndy
Sullross
Lithbert
Getp Numb
Timhe
Shelly Meade
Mask
Horse Race Card Fragment With Multiple Races
Partial OCR lists several races with names of horses jockeys and numbers across six events. The text reads like a racing program with horses such as Golden Y Brightwood and Imma D. colt, and distances and odds intermingled with garbled words, suggesting a historical race card in a newspaper.
Shawmut Avenue Furniture Market Ad
Fragmentary OCR shows a Boston area furniture listing for Shawmut Avenue with references to retail or sale. The readable part mentions Beeds Equa and Stoverand wets Ps ee ted et, indicating uncertain names and product terms.
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Stoverand Wets Ps Ee
Ted Et Ously
Beeds Equa N
Shawm Furniture Cog
Boston bowlers seek team spots for cycling tourney
Members of the Boston club gather at the Mason athletic alleys Monday evening to bowl for positions on the team to represent the club in the Associated Cycling Clubs tourney. Andrew J. Cahill of Blue Wheel Co noted in town yesterday. Good scores and fun marked the competition with F. B. Fletcher winning first prize a fifteen pound turkey with a perfect score of 30. The booby prize was a Frankfort sausage.
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Boston
Mason Athletic
Associated Cycling Clubs
Andrew J. Cahill
Bulue Wheel Company
Associated Cycling Club
F. B. Fletcher
Fast Ones Out Sleighing on the Road Delights Beaconsiders
Cold weather brought another vigorous day of sleighing on city roads. Oldtimers and new faces crowded Beacon street as trotters and pacers carved long tracks in fresh snow. Notables such as John Shepard J H Lewis Colonel Austin and Eugene V R Thayer drew crowds with speedy horses and flashy turnout scenes.
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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
George Watson
John Boyd
Boylston Street
Ike Weir
John Campbell
Howard Street
William P. Sullivan
William Parton
Jamaica Plain
Harry Sigourney
Hugh Cochrane
F. H. Bliss
Frank Storé
Governor Ames
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 BB. Fitzpatrick
Alderman Sullivan
Lou W. White
John McPartland
Will
H. Hod
H. F. Burkhardt
John G. Mitchell
W. H. Peterson
George C. Dixon
E. J. Newton
Miss May Hamilton
Venus’ Company
Park Theatre
Polo League Standing
Polo standings from Brockton feature teams and records with recent results and current rankings.
Worcester Polo Night Ends With Narrow Boston Loss
Boston polo players staged a strong indoor exhibition in Worcester, losing 3 goals to 2 in a tight contest. The match featured standout goalkeeping by Lations and notable Boston forwards. The Dorchester Polo League was formed with five clubs already applying for membership, including Mattapan Road Club Neponsets West Roxbury Athletic Club and Atlantic Athletic Club.
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Worcester
Boston
Lations
McPeck
Centre Whiting
Dorchester
Mattapan Road Club
Neponsets
West Roxbury Athletic Club
Atlantic Athletic Club
TALBOT AND CLAPP THE STARS: Bowling Match at Wood's Boylston Alleys
Last Thursday evening the married and single men of the Standard Clothing Company faced off in an engaging bowling contest on Wood's Boylston alleys. Talbot led all bowlers with 455 pins, while McLennan posted the high single string. A return match is planned as the single men demand another shot after the prior bout.
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Standard Clothing Company
Wood
Boylston
Mr. Are
T. P. Talbot
A. D. McLennan
Salems Edge Waverlys In League Clash
Salem defeated the Waverlys 2595 to 2261 in a league game. Hull led the Salems with 556 points while Norris topped the visitors with 611. Brophy added 500 for Salem as the home team’s teamwork secured the win.
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SALEM
Salems
Waverleys
Hull
Norris
Brophy
Charlestown Club Beats Centrals by 289 Pins
Charlestown Club hosts Dorchester Centrals and wins by 289 pins as Kenney fans with a remarkable 6-10-7 spare. Home team steady bowling and a big score earn admiration from the visitors.
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Centrals
Dorchester
Charlestown
Kenney
Algonquins Beat Randolphs in First Old Colony Bowling League Match
In Brockton on December 8 the Metropolitan alleys hosted the opening game of the Old Colony Bowling League. The Algonquin Club of Brockton defeated the Randolph Athletic Club and other teams such as Campella Athletic Club were part of the league.
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Brockton
Old Colony Bowling League
Algonquin Club
Randolph Athletic Club
Campella Athletic Club
Metropolitan
Algonquins
Randolphs
Subcommittee Sets Outline for State Bank Tax Repeal
The banking committee subcommittee chaired by Cox reported a substitute bill outline to repeal the 10 percent tax on State banks. Key points include restricting federal duties to administrative minting and anti fraud roles, preserving currency elasticity, and leaving many redemption details for later.
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Washington
Committéé On Banking and Currency
Cox
Dem
Tenn
Meiers
Springer
Ill
Warner
N. Y
Hall
Henderson
Father Scully Gymnasium forms athletic association
Members of the Father Scully Gymnasium in Cambridgeport organized an athletic association last evening. Officers elected include President J Williams, Vice President Daniel Brown, Secretary C Sullivan, Captain J Bean, First Lieutenant M Foley, and directors Thomas Curtin Thomas Sennor and J McCauley. Roughly forty members join, with several noted athletes. The text also notes The American Wringer Co at 13 and 15 Broadway Extension, listing wringers, mingles, spring beds and carpet sweepers, with repair services and mail orders.
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Father Scully
Cambridgeport
J. Williams
Daniel Brown
C. Sullivan
J. Bean
M. Foley
Thomas Curtin
Thomas Sennor
J. McCauley
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Diver Identifies Wreck as the Sarah Louise
Townsend, a diver for Carr Bros of Cohasset, confirmed the wreck off Swampscott as the coal loaded Sarah Louise. No bodies found in the hold, suggesting abandonment as currents may have carried any crew away.
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Swampscott
Townsend
Consignees
Sarah Louise
Carr Bros
Cohasset
Fire at Chelsea cigar factory causes $1800 damage
A stove in the heating room at L. B. Slade's cigar factory 69 Division Street Chelsea ignited last night around 9:30 causing about $1800 in damage. Mrs. William I Cardy owner loses property insured while the firm sustains $1600 water damage, partially covered.
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Slade’s Cigar Factory
Division Street
Chelsea
William ‘I. Cardy
Fire damages two story carpentry shop on Eliot Street
An alarm from Box 2 at 8 5 last night reported a fire at 125 Eliot Street a two story wooden building used as a carpentry shop by McKenzie and Hilwood. The blaze started on the rear of the second floor from an unknown cause and damaged the wood structure. The owner is James Stevenson.
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Eliot Street
McKenzie & Hilwood
James Stevenson
Autopsy Shows Homicide in Mrs George H Randall Case
Medical Examiner Frank W. Drape conducted an autopsy at City Hospital on the body of Mrs George H. Randall. The death certificate cites homicide as the cause, with a possible clash at the forthcoming trial of John Mackle who is charged with assault weeks earlier.
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Frank W. Drape
George. H. Randall
City Hospitalorgue
John Mackle
Ward Not Guilty in Assault Case at Municipal Court
Walter F. Ward was found not guilty of an assault with intent to kill Thomas McManus by Judge Hardy in the second session of the municipal court yesterday. A shooting occurred in October. Ward served as a delegate from Michigan to a railroad trainmen's convention then held in the city.
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Walter F. Ward
Kit Upo
Thomas McManus
Hardy
Muicipal Cour
Ward
Michigan
Ream in Town to Face Larceny Charge in Court
Howard W. Ream and an accompanying man Rianes are to appear in Municipal Court this morning charged with larceny of a gold watch belonging to W. J. Clarke. Police report a major haul in the capture, with Ream posing as the nephew of Norman B. Ream the Chicago millionaire.
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Howard
W. Ream
Rianes
W. J. Clarke
Ream
Norman B. Ream
Chicago
Quasi-Illustrious Traveler Faked Funds at Herreshoff Yard
A transient, once jailed in Chicago, stayed at the Adams House claiming connection to yacht builders the Herreshoffs. He attempted to cash a check toward a yacht contract, defrauding builders and real estate dealer J W Doolittle of New York. He refused to name accomplices and cited a gentleman’s contract.
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Adams House
Adam
Chicago
Herreshoffs
Herreshoffe
J .W. Doolittle
Broadway
New York
Coulter
Medfield Insane Asylum Commissioners Face Private Hearings
Hearings focus on personal expenses of three commissioners during their terms with figures presented for Fed erhen Murphy and Hathaway. Noted overlap on May 4 when both Murphy and Federken claimed expenses while in New York for a naval review. A vacancy vacancy on the commission and another private hearing are reported.
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Medfield Insane Asylum
Nicholas Hathaway
State House
Mr. Fedérhen
J. Murphy
N. Hathaway
M. Federken
New York
Hathaway
Democratic Rally Seeks Support in Ward Contests
The piece covers Gargan’s illness and hoped attendance at a Dudley Street rally, Lambert’s Ward 8 bid, and a Monday night Independent rally with John Moran targeting Mayor Matthews and the Democratic machine. It notes endorsements by Knights of Labor for several aldermanic candidates, plus War veterans and local associations backing various contenders.
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Thomas J. Gargan
G Severa
Patrick Maguire
Dudley Street Opera House
Lawyer Gargan
Matthias J. Lambert
Didley Street Opera House
Independent Ward
John ‘B. Moran
Matthews
Democratic
P. J. Maguire
John Drohan
Michael J. Coyle
Joseph D. Carmody
Joseph Biggar
Knights of Labor
Mt. Hope Citizens’ Association
Flood
Citizens
James H. Kelly
Common Council
J. J. Maguire
George B. Moore
Maine
Bowdoin College
Army of the Potomac
John \. Andrew Post
West
J. Sterling Morton
Sons of
Tizens
Ward
Jeffrey
Briager
United Support
John F. Moakley
Amateur Athletic Union
Hubert J. Campbell
Democratic City Committee
Hie
Five Big Rallies Rally For Democracy Across City
Crowds packed halls from Dorchester to Roxbury as Mayor Matthews and the Democratic ticket drew praise. Speakers praised municipal finance, urged turnout, and celebrated a decisive wave of support in South End, South Boston, and the West End.
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Weil
Hart
John H. Léé
Goldsmith Hall
Roxbury
Peacy
South End
South Boston
West End
Matthews
Boston Ward 22 meeting attacks Hart on finances and labor record
Councilman Patrick F. Gormley presided at Goldsmith Hall as voters packed the venue, benches and window sills crowded. William J. Miller assailed Hart’s labor record, while Alderman Lee and Nathan Matthews supporters hailed Matthews’ reforms and warned Hart over municipal debt and park contracts.
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Goldsmith Hall
Patrick F. Gormley
Willam J. Miller
Charlestown
Miller
Hart
Lee
Democracy
Nathan Matthews
Alderman Lee
Matthews
Citizens’ Association
Boston
Park Department
Citizens
Lee Defies Critics at City Hall Campaign Tour
Chairman Lee defended his voting record after a long night of campaigning. He spoke at Goldsmith Hall and then addressed voters in Ward 19 and Ward 16 before a reception at Independence Hall hosted by the Hendricks Club. Other speakers included Senator-elect John F Cronan Alderman Dever and several representatives.
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City Hall
Lee
Goldsmith Hall
Ward 19
Ward 16
Blossom Street
Ward 8
Hendricks Club
Independence Hall
Causeway and
Lowell Streets
Elsct
John F. Cronan
Alderman Dever
Barry
Representative Rognosky
Peter H. Corcoran
Thomas F. Fallon
Donovan Praises Democratic Ticket Ahead of Election
President Donovan said the entire Democratic slate led by Mayor Matthews is gaining momentum with growing rally attendance and enthusiastic speeches. He noted widespread endorsements across city sections and volunteers offering help to unify districts for a large next Tuesday vote.
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Donovan
Matthews
Rally in Gray's Hall backs Ficod candidate
A large turnout in Gray's Hall South Boston supports Alderman Ficod with John B Moran leading the push. Michael J Coyle spoke amid interruptions by Doyle who challenged the Democratic machine while cheers greeted Mayor Matthews and speakers William Walsh and John P Carroll presided.
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Werd
Gray’s Hall
Boston
John B. Moran
Ficod
Michael J. Coyle
Doyle
Matthews
Coyle
John P. Carroll
Richard R. Walsh
F Jood
Ward 16 and Ward 15 rally speakers listed at local halls
The Ward 16 rally at the old Franklin school house on Washington Street was presided by ex-Representative Thomas J. Kelleher with speeches by President Barry Bordman Hall Gilbride and Kerman among others. The South Boston rally at Washington Hall Ward 15 was presided by Thomas J. Kenny with speakers Senator Fitzgerald Representative Charles President Barry Cal ladhan John F. Sullivan and Quincy A. Lothrop.
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Old Franklin School House
Washington Street
Representat +e
Thomas J. Kelleher
Barry
Bordman Hall
Gilbride
Councilman
Kerman
Lee
South Boston
Washington Hall
Thomas J. Kenny
Senator Fitzgerald
Charles
Councilman Calladhan
John F. Sullivan
Quincy A. Lothrop
Rally in the Eighth Ward Endorses Democratic Ticket
Alderman Lomasney presided in the eighth ward urging loyalty to the full Democratic municipal convention slate. Speakers included Representative Gilbride Senator Fitzgerald Alderman Dever Borman Hall and William F. McClellan of East Boston.
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Lomasney
Gilbride
Senator Fitzgerald
Dever
Borman Hall
Willam F. McClellan
Boston
Enthusiastic Democratic Rally Supports Mayor Mat thews Team
A large rally in Spelman Hall Ward 13 backed Mayor Mat thews and council candidates Norris Browne and Griffin. P. J. Murray presided with speeches by Representative Kelly ex-Representative Brentati ex-Representative McNamara J H Hagan Augustine McCraith J A Murray and candidates Norris Griffin and Browne.
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Spelman Hall
Ward 13
Matthews
Norris
Browne
Griffin
P. J. Murray
Kelly
Brentati
McNamara
J. H. Hagan
Augustine McCraith
J. A. Murray
Ward 19 rally at Cabot street bath house draws speakers
The Ward 19 gathering, praised as a corker by President David F. Barry, featured presiding chair William J. Dolan and speakers including ex-Representative Michael J. Moore Delineating the lineup were Senator Leary, Chairman Lee, Senator Fitzgerald, Representative Gilbride, Alderman Dever, James J. Lannigan and John F. Sullivan.
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Dunley StHret Oper
Hovne
Thiinda J. Gargoin
Boidman Ha
Janes
KF. Hayes
Michael J. Moore
Jo In Ki. Lee
Jihoa
Dever
Foon
Fitz Srald
Lewis G. Farmer
Curtis Hall
Thermas J. Gargan
Birdman Hal
John A. L:e
David F. Barry
Dohia Fe Fitzgerald
Bale D. Charis
Ward 19
Cabot Street
Bath House
Corker
William J. Dolan
Leary
Lee
Senator Fitzgerald
Gilbride
Alderman Dever
James J. Lannigan
John F. Sullivan
Hart and Matthews Clash Over City Debt and Jobs
A 1890 campaign night report shows Mayor Thomas N Hart denouncing Nathan Matthews Jr as a candidate who should not be his own spokesman. Hart claims he would lower city burdens if elected and highlights businesslike governance in Boston.
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Nathan Matthews, Jr
Thomas N. Hart
Hart
Ward 9
Republican Club
People of
Boston
Matthews
Ofice
Thomas N. Hurt
Evi
Blameful S’Avant burglary case corrected
Investigation of the 94 St Botolph street burglary shows the servant did return promptly, was first to discover the break in, and left to notify friends. The earlier claim about leaving a key out is denied as erroneous and the employer cites no servant fault.
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St. Botolph Street
Smuggled Bric-a-Brac Ring Seized in Montreal
Customs officers in Montreal seized the Assyrian bric-a-brac company’s establishment on the charge of smuggling goods into the United States. The action underscores enforcement of border trade rules and concerns over cross border trafficking of valuables.
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Montreal
United States
Fight Renews Over Beverly Split and City Charters
Beverly division fight restarts with a petition filed for a town split and new eastern incorporation. George S. Larcom leads 119 names seeking a separate town while recalling historic protests and veto battles that blocked a Beverly city charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Secretary of the Commonwealth
George S. Larcom
Mr. Butler
Plum Cove
Dean Quill
Jesse Pierce
General Court
State House
Josiah Quincy
J. Otis Wardwell
Trenhes
Selectmen
Henry K. 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 Edgar F Luckenback brought Captain J W Bickford and six crewmen from the 209 ton schooner Manitou after they abandoned ship on December 1 near Five Fathom Banks New Jersey. They survived six days at sea before rescue by the Luckenback.
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New York
Edgar’ F. Luckenback
J. W. Bickford
Modern Methods of Treating Criminals
Professor Charles A. Collin of Cornell University, a leading expert on criminal treatment, will speak at the Prison Association meeting at Dr. Moxom's church Sunday evening. He advised State authorities on prison legislation and contributed to the Fassett law of New York.
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Charles A. Collin
Cornell University
Prison Association
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Father Scully Athletic Association
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Medfield Muddle
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President Donovan
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