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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1901

Page

3

Record pace in six day Madison Square Garden clash

The six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden nears a record as leaders cut eight miles off the 18 they lagged behind. King and Samuelson gain a lap amid applause while Walthour and MecKachern respond, with crowds nearing 10,000 and tensions rising over alleged drug use claims denied by trainers.

New York Madison Square Garden Tonce King Samuelson Wilson Fisher Chevallier Butler and McLa Newkirk and Munro Babcock and Turville Fredericks Jaak Meckeachern Walthour Jack Ball McLaren MecEachern Maya Wison Lawson Julius King and WaQiel Gy” Mommaybiw Don Deiact Fischer and Chevalier Hee Maya Wson King and Samuelson Babcock and Turville

Haley and Rice Draw In 15 Round Manchester Bout

In Hibernian Hall Dover's Patsery Haley and Austin Rice of New London Conn fought 15 rounds to a draw. The bout was even with Haley quicker and Rice stronger. Undercard preliminaries between Starr and Caron and Young Corbett and Young Wandell, all of Manchester, also ended in draws.

Manchester N. H Queen City A. C Hibernian Hall Patsery Haley Dover Austin Rice New London

Salem Defeats Lawrence 15 to 4 in Local Ice Meet

Salem won over Lawrence on the home rink by 15 to 4. Wodtke starred for Salem while Eol die Mooney subbed for Wiley in Lawrence's lineup.

Salem Lawrence Wodtke Eoldie Mooney Wiley Pavel Edtecen Essences Ceceseeseseene Lawvence

Charlestown Clean Sweep Over Newtowne in Three Games

Charlestown dominated Newtowne with a 3 0 sweep in last night's series, extending control in the local matchup. The victory showcased Charlestown's strong offense and solid defense as key players contributed across all innings.

Charlestown Newtowne

Mayor Glines Re-Elected Amid Political Wrap in Somerville

Somerville re-elected Mayor Edward Glines with 3656 votes from a 5248 total, a smaller turnout than last year. Democratic challenger James W. Kenney earned 1433, Henry C Brine 1448, while the no-license side won 3295 to 1579. Ward 6 chose George W. Hatch over Herman A. Fosdick after a protracted caucus dispute. Republicans held most offices. Daggett is the lone new alderman at large.

Somerville Edward Glines Glines James W. Kenney Henry C Brine George W. Hatch Herman A. Fosdick John J. Higgins Hatch Fosdick Friends Warren C. Daggett Ward

Fletcher Leads Worcester Mayor Race in 1930s Vote Tally

May 10 Worcester unofficial returns show Edward F. Fletcher Republican ahead of Mayor Philip J. O Connell by 393 votes. Democrats win three aldermen seats, Republicans six, a Democratic gain. Common Council remains 17 Republicans and seven Democrats. License measure passes 9631 to 888.

Worcester Edward F. Fletcher Philip J .&Connelil

McNamee elected Cambridge mayor defeating Dickinson

John H. H. McNamee the Democratic nominee defeated incumbent Mayor David T. Dickinson in Cambridge by 195 votes after five wards counted. Cambridge voted against license in a no license tally of 6068 to 3861. Library Hall retained most aldermanic seats except Hall himself replaced by Coveney in Ward 3.

Cambridge John H. H. McNamee David T. Dickinson Library Hall McNamee William E. Russell Hall Coveney

Irish leader Redmond Congratulates General Collins

The Irish parliamentary party chairman John B Redmond wired from the Hoffman House New York offering heartiest congratulations to General Collins on his election. He and colleagues A McHugh and Thomas O'Donnell were about to board the Oceanic for Ireland.

General Collins Irish Parliamentary Party John B. Redmond Hoffman House New York A. McHugh Thomas O’donnell Ireland Mr. Redmond P. A. Collins Boston Edmond

Merchants of Boston dine with Hanna and guests

Boston merchants gathered at the Vendome with Senator Hanna Postmaster General Smith and others. General Collins debuted as mayor elect and speakers urged protectionist policy while praising McKinley and discussing reciprocity trade. Takahira stressed strong ties with Japan Watterson joked about Massachusetts and politics.

Boston Merchants’ Association Hotel Vendome United States M. A. Hanna Charles Emory Smith Henry Watterson Kentucky Kogoro Takahira Collins Hart Smith McKinley Colonel Watterson Hanna Takahira Bates Watterson John J. Bates Myers Soule Senate Lawrence Lyman Hibbard J. R. Leeson G. A. Marden James Richard Carter William H. Lincoln Hamilton Clay Blaine MacKinley House Caribbean Orient Roosevelt Congress

Deadlock in National League surrounds presidential vote

New York December 10 Directors Brush Freedman Robison and Soden of the National League meet at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. A deadlock persists as elections are deferred. Brush argues for abolishing the presidency in favor of a four-man board, while opponents back A G Spalding for president. Details kept private as talks continue into night.

New York Brush, Freedman Robison Soden National League Fifth Avenue Hotel League Hart Rogers N. E. Young A. H. Soden W. H. Conant J. B. Billings Boston John S. Rogers A. J. Reach Philadelphia Charles Ebbetts Ned Hanlon F. A. Abell Harry van der Horst Brooklyn James Hart Chicago Barney Dreyfus Pittsburg Frank DeHaas Robison St. Louis John T. Brush Cincinnati Brush Freedman Dreyfus Abell A. G. Spalding Young

Malden Man Frederick Lund Found Dead on Main Street

Frederick Lund, a well known Malden resident, was found dead on Main street near Converse avenue yesterday afternoon. Dr. Wadsworth attributed the death to apoplexy. The fall occurred near his son Walter Lunds residence on Appleton street.

Malden Frederick Lund Main Street Converse Avenue Wadsworth Lund Walter Lund Appleton Street

Malden Woman Died of Smallpox Quarantine Follows

Malden on December 10 a housekeeper Bertha Carter of 26 Bartlett street died at her home from smallpox. Her employer, 75 year old Charles Ramsdill the only other resident was quarantined after being seized by the Board of Health at City Hall. The section of City Hall he visited has been fumigated.

Kid Broad England Jack Roberts Broad Roberts Tingh McPadden Boston Corbett McGovern McPadden Dave Sullivan Jack O'Donnell New York New England Mike Lenox John E. Butler Lynn Billy Frazer Post Kid Cavanaugh Ike A. R Morris Rudnick Portland Merce Japan Colonel Watterson United States Massachusetts Liberty Julius Cesar Kentucky Republican Party Christendom China Chicago Malden Bertha Carter Charles Ramsdill Bartlett Street

Schaefer Wins International 18 Inch Balk Line Title

In Madison Square Garden tonight Jacob Schaefer of Chicago defeated George Slosson of New York 400 to 355 to claim the world balk line billiard championship. Schaefer trailed at times but mounted a late run including a 68 to seal victory after 46th inning. Slosson and Barutel to decide second place tomorrow. Sutton won fourth with Morningstar and Howison sharing fifth and sixth.

New York Jacob Schaefer Chicago George Slosson Madison Square Garden Concert Hall Schaefer Slosson Barutel Sutton Morningstar Howison

Rochester six day race tightens as 14 persevere

In Rochester, New York, at race end fourteen riders remain in fair shape. Leader Golden holds a strong pace with winning potential, while Cartwright returns to set a brisk tempo. Midnight scores show Golden at 125 miles and 10 laps, Fahey 120 miles 5 laps, Hart 118 miles 1 lap, and others trailing with miles and laps listed.

Rochester N. Y Der Golden Cartwright Fahey Hart Herty Unknown Moore Loeslein Cover Guerrero McGraw Hegelman Clark

City Brevities: Heart trouble man hospitalized

An unknown man about 55 was found at Merrimac and Norman streets suffering heart trouble and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where he remained on the dangerous list. Giuseppe Lombardi, 40, of 257 Hanover Street, was arrested for liquor law violation. Miss Catherine Freeley, 29, of 35 Falmouth Street, was struck by a coal team while crossing Atlantic Avenue, fracturing her collar bone.

Merrimac Norman Streets Massachusetts General Hospital Guiseppe Lombardi Hanover Street Station 1 Catherine Freeley Falmouth Street Atlantic Avenue

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