Lawley to Build Bostonian Yacht for Lawson
George F Lawley secured the contract to construct the Lawson yacht Bostonian after a lengthy conference with Lawson Crowninshield and others. Lawson praised Lawley noting past designs with Sagamore and Gypsy and said Lawley will build a boat expected to satisfy yachtsmen. He hinted of a next March timeline and stressed local devotion to Boston yachting traditions. Details of Lawley’s relieved contract for a 115-foot steam launch for Dr. Eno were not disclosed.
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George F. Lawley
Lawson
Bostonian
Mesers
Lawley
Crowninshield
George Lawley
America
Marcy
Old Town
Dr. Eno
Gould Chosen Yale Captain for 1901 Team
New Haven Conn December 11 Charles Gould 1902 end on the Yale football team tonight elected captain for the 1901 season by the fifteen players who participated in the championship games this year Perry Hale fullback was a candidate Gould's election was practically unanimous Gould has played at end on the Yale varsity for the past two seasons and came to college from Alban Academy Albany N Y He is 20 years old 5 feet 9 12 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds.
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New Haven. Conn
Charles Gould
Yale
Perry Hale
Gould
Sand
Alban Academy
Albany
N. Y
Harvard Hockey Men Start Preparations on Artificial Pond
Harvard hockey numbers about forty began practice yesterday on an artificial pond in Cambridge. Two new rinks will be built on Soldiers Field 180 by 90 feet each with flooding nearly complete. The varsity team will later use one rink in afternoons. Several top players from last year left, but the squad will feature many new men. The schedule includes Yale, Princeton and Brown with Boston-area prep schools likely to play once ice allows.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Soldiers Field
Beardsell
A. M. Goodridge
FR. Goodridge
Russell
Yale
Nceton
Brown
Boston
Paige Loses Again in Amateur Billiards Final
The fifth game of the final series in the amateur billiard tournament saw W. W. Kellogg of Chicago defeat William Paige of Boston. Kellogg posted a total of 630 with runs up to 23 while Paige managed 217 with best runs of 24 and 21.
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New York
W. W. Kellogg
Chicago
William Paige
Boston
É Kellogg
W. W. Paige
French jockey club weighing Sloan license to ride in France
From Paris comes word turf interests want the French Jockey Club to issue Ted Sloan a riding license for French tracks and to urge his appearance there next season. Sloan plans to travel from New York to California for hunting then to England around May 1 to seek a hearing on charges raised during Newmarket racing. Mike Murphy remains at Yale. Walter Camp announced a five year trainer contract at a Yale dinner in New York. The Pan-American exposition stadium in Buffalo next year will feature a quarter mile track and seating for 12 000 spectators.
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Paris
French Jockey Club
Ted Sloan
France
New York
California
Sloan
England
Newmarket
Mike Murphy
Yale
Walter Camp
Buffalo
Building Shamrock II at Dumbarton Yards
Glasgow December 11 watchmen aid construction of the Shamrock II at Denny's yards in Dumbarton. Access is restricted to those with a pass from Sir Thomas Lipton. Frames are nickel steel and in position with manganese bronze plates bent and steel spars tested.
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Glasgow
Shamrock
Denny's
Dumbarton
Thomas Lipton
Race plans unfold after New York six day event
After a New York six day bicycle race opening, Maine Sportsmen's Exhibit chief Guy Hume announces contracts with stars including Michael, McEachern, McFarland, Charlie Miller, Harry Elkes, Burns Pierce and others for a Boston demonstration. Handicapping official R F Kelcey backs a Park Square Garden track, with plans to award contracts for erection. About 7000 attend the exhibit as plans include an illustrated Passion Play lecture by Julius E Ward with stereopticon.
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New York City
Guy Hume
Maine Sportsmen’s
Boston
Michael, McEachern
McFarland
Charlie Miller
Harry Elkes
Burns Pierce
Amos F. Gerald
Albert B. Page
Maine Sportsmen
Park Square Garden
Julius E. Ward
Mil ler Drops From Six Day Race As Others Ready Auto Club
The six day race ends for Charley Miller after a three hour ride due to over confidence in training. Bleecker is sidelined by ammonia poisoning in the rider’s dressing room. A new Automobile Club of New England forms in Brookline with twenty charter members led by G B McQuesten. Monadmock Wheelmen elect officers for the coming year and plan a whist party. A B Choate of Minneapolis is tipped to lead the League of American wheelmen firms.
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Charley Miller
Bleecker
Bellevue Hospital
Automobile Club
Boston
Cantry Club
Brookline
Automobile Club of
New England
G. B. McQuesten
C. L
BE. N. Norman
M. F. Smith
George Ross
Neece H. Ruddick
C. O. Will
A. Papp
Ensign
A. W.laming
Harry B. Maxey
Mesars
Stevens
Norman
Smith
Ross
Hoey
Isoteric Club Boxing Night At 100 Sudbury Street
Members of the Isoteric Club hosted a crowded boxing evening at their new rooms on Sudbury Street. The opening four-round draw featured Young gS and Young Woods, with Key struggling to survive. Petsy McKenna of this city defeated Jimmy Gardner of Lowell in a sharp bout between novices, while the main event had Jimmy Towel of Chelsea facing Billy Gardner of Boston with Gardner showing strong punching and effective defense.
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Isoteric Club
Pooms
Sudbury Street
Pean Atdads
Young Gs
Young Woods
Key
Petsy McKenna
Jimmy Gardner
Lowell
Billy Andre Gardner
McKenna
Gardner
Jimmy Towel
Chelsea
Billy Gardner
Nel
Gerster Cor
Steree
U Gardner
Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted For Piles Relief
An advertising feature urges readers to treat piles early with Pyramid Pile Cure. It describes progression from small rectal tumors to larger, inflamed growths and claims the remedy provides a safe, non surgical cure without cocaine morphine or poisons. It notes the product has been tested for ten years and costs 50 cents in the US and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Pat Daly the American or Whitechapel Hoodlum Controversy
South Boston correspondent debates Pat Daly’s nationality and persona. Dalys own claim to being American is disputed, with notes on his London birth and Whitechapel roots. The column tracks his Boxing career, Dixon’s Boston return, and recent bouts, including Dave Sullivan and Tim Callahan, plus local match talks and weigh notes.
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South Boston
Pat Daly
Daly
Cork
Ireland
Brooklyn
Jack Everhardt
Billy Hill
England
London
Whitechapel
Chevalier
George Dixon
Dave Sullivan
Lenox Club
New York
Dixon
Terry McGovern
Mac
Boston
Sun Ashe
Ashe
Howard
Tim Callahan
Louisville
Sullivan
Callahan
Dave
Johnnie Cullen
West End
Kid Weir
Lynn
Star Pointer
Fall River
Martin Flaherty
Lowell
Mass
Tom Gannon
Cambridge
Kid McGee
Bert Francis
Francis
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Elected New Officers of Thirteenth Massachusetts Regime
The Thirteenth Massachusetts Regime association held its annual banquet and announced new officers. George Meeuen served as president, Pierce as vice president, Charles E. Davise as secretary, J. Ak Pope and A. Brigham as executive committee members, with Ambrose Dewan as president and rose Dawes acting as toastmaster.
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Massachusetts
Malden reception honors Grand Master at Ester and Marie Halls
A reception in Malden last evening honored Rev. Dusseault Grand Master. Attendees included notable leaders from Resolute Rebekah and Canton Malden lodges. An evening of entertainment and refreshments followed the formal program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Malden Lod
O. F
Gift to Gove Honors East Boston Leader at Surprise Party
A surprise gathering at Young's Hotel rooms honors Jesse M. Gove with a crayon portrait and testimonial. Prominent Republicans attended despite the snow and election counts, including ex Mayor Ned Curtis and Isaac F. Paul, who spoke on school policy and party loyalty.
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Young’s
George N. Savallow
Presho
Bertrand T. Wheeler
Jesse M. Gove
Boston
Bill Campbell
Jesse
Isaac F. Paul
Back Bay
Hart
Jesse Gove
Curtis
Alpheus Sanford
Gove
Bennington Street
Jess
Mr. Sanford
Mr. Gove
Surveyor McCarthy
Mayor Hart
Maine Woods
Caso
Republican Committee
New Hampshire
Election News Brings Mixed Happiness to Local Circle
The report names Gallivan and figures like Mar Even McCarthy William H. Preble and Isaac Paul as part of a local election update. The mood suggests mixed happiness at the news of Gallivan's election affecting the community.
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McCarthy
William H. Preble
Isaac Paul
Gallivan
Hearts Are Trumps at the Drury Lane Run in New York
The Boston production of Hearts Are Trumps arrives in New York with a London style melodrama full of sensational scenes. Lee With the cast led by Jessie Busley as Maude St Trevor the show offers a rambling plot of wealth, avarice, and a Swiss avalanche that may draw crowds for its vivid settings and musical hall sequence.
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Museum
Charles Bechman
Boston
London
Drury Lane
Newark
Atlantic
Michael Wain
Australia
England
Crosby
Wain
Winifred
Dora Woodberry
Lady Winifred
Dora
Archan
Switzerland
Maude
Royal Academy
Jessie Busley
Maude St.’ Trevor
Eleanor Moretti
Ottie Alter
Horsford
Sidney Herbert
Dore Davidson
Francis Carlyle
Wallace Erskine
S. Miller Kent
Florence Robinson
Marcia Tredwell
Marian Gardner
Jane Rivers
Senators Debate Hay Pauncefote Treaty In Senate
In Washington on December 11, Senators Foraker Teller Beveridge Money Mason and Spooner questioned and answered to clarify the Hay Pauncefote treaty. Lodge said the United States would be barred from extending its domain in Central American territory but could hold related canal property. Teller said he would offer an amendment to strike the fortification prohibition.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Central America
Foraker
Teller
Beveridge
Money
Mason
Spooner
Lodge
Senator Foraker
Great Britain
Leeds man leaves $1 250 000 to missions
London Dec. 11 The late Mr Robert Artlington of Leeds who lived miserly to fund foreign missions has left the London Missionary Society over $1 250 000.
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London
Robert Artlington
Leeds
London Missionary Society
Sought Death: Arthur E Bull of Dedham Attempted Suicide
Arthur E Bull eight year old proprietor of a wine store in Summer street Dedham attempted suicide at his home last evening Found unconscious with a large head wound and a 32 caliber revolver between his knees In Franklin square Winslow Warren found him and his coat bore a visiting card reading Take me to John W Pratt In Dedham Medical Examiners and Drs were summoned with little chance of recovery Bull is well known in Dedham social circles and Norfolk Club member He had lived in Seattle before four years in Dedham with a wife and two bright children
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Arthur E. Bull
Summer Street
Dedham
Winslow Warren
Franklin Square
John W Pratt
John W. Pratt
Bull
A. H. Hodgdon
B. W. Finn
W. M. Conant
Boston
Village Avenue
Norfolk Club
Seattle
Wash
Organizing Efforts Hit Unions At Louisville Convention
The American Federation of Labor accepted the secretary's report and adopted resolutions to recognize federal union cards, require Retail Clerks' cards for purchases, organize shipping and agrarian workers, blacksmiths, trunk and bag workers, and agriculturists. It urged affiliated locals to join chartered central bodies and push for AFL affiliation. The body supported Porto Rico independence principles and discussed dues, organizers, color unions, strikes, statistics, and advertising needs.
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Louisville
American Federation Ofabor
International Protective Association
Secreta
Americanederation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Ironmosisers’ Union
National Founders’ Association
Federationist
Porto Rico
Mulvey Merriam wedding at Third Congregational Chelsea
Florence Gladwin Merriam, daughter of Charles A. Merriam, married Arthur E. Mulvey of Chicago at Chelsea’s Third Congregational Church. The ceremony at 7 pm was by Rev. Samuel M. Cathcart with assisted clergy. Bridesmaid Berth Gerram, best man Arthur Mulvey, ushers from Chelsea. reception followed. couple will reside in Chicago.
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Chelsea
Third Congregational Church
Florence Gladwin Merriam
Charles A. Merriam
Arthur E. Mulvey
Chicago
Samuel M. Cathcart
Charles E. Jefferson
D.D
Broadway Tabernacle
New York
Central Congregational Church of
Berth Gerram
Lawrence B. Fletcher
Walter M. Pratt
Herbert W. Moyes
Albert T. Fletcher
Mrs. Mulvey
Tim Healy Expelled From Irish Party Convention
Tim Healy faced expulsion alongside others amid a Dublin rotunda convention aimed at recreating the Irish party. John Redmond and John Dillon led motions condemning South African War, touting a unity resolution and a conference split over exclusion actions. The assembly adopted O Briens expulsion resolution, adjourned amid heated protests and calls for harmony.
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Dublin
John Redmond
Case of Commons
John Dillon
South Africa
Port Elizabeth
Dillon
Healy
O’brien
J. L. Carew
Healyites
Imothy Harrington
Father McNeece
Mr. O’brien
Elderly man beaten and robbed near Public Garden
William Cotter of Roslindale was assaulted and robbed of $2 near the Public Garden in Boston yesterday morning. Found wandering at Berkeley and Boylston by an officer, his face and head were badly cut, possibly with brass knuckles. A physician at Station 16 treated him. Cotter said two men held him up as he walked to a car, then fled across the Common after taking his money.
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William Cotter
Roslindale
E. Cotter
Berkeley
Boylston
Cotter
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Paige
World OF Sport
Wright & Ditson
Washington St
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East Weymouth
Brockton
East Veymouth
Taunton—Lawrence
Taunton
Plymouth
Clinton
Thorp & Martin CO
W. F. Dusseault
Winslow
Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co
John P. Covell Arms Co
Cove
AT. Young's
Public School Association
Everg Y
Lican Ge
Democrats
Repupliosa
Blic Ool. Association
Peter Morrison
The
Senator Lodge
A. E. Bull
Mrs
Gen. Longstreet
Tim Healy
William Coter
DR. Sanden
Sanden
R. A. Sanden
Tremont Street
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