Garryowen and O Connell Draw After Tough Football
Garryowen and O Connell teams tied 1 to 1 after an hour of hard football at the Y M C A grounds in Somerville. Key plays by Pat O Day, Captain Hayes, and Sweeney of the O Connell side highlighted a closely fought match with bets totaling about 300. A Thursday meeting will decide future contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garryowens
O’connells
Somerville
Peter Kelly
Boston
O’connell
Pat O'Day
Hayes
Garvey
Keefe
Garryowen
Sweeney
Kelly
Flynn
Worcester
O'Connell
Goa
Sharkey Testifies in Suit Over $10,000 Check
Thomas Sharkey testified in his own defense in the Fitzsimmons case for possession of the $10,000 check. He denied crookedness, saying his aim was a fair fight and that Fitzsimmons struck him in the groin in round eight. Referee Earp testified Fitzsimmons fouled Sharkey, declaring Sharkey the winner on a foul. Danny Needham denied alleged misdeeds in and around Sharkey's dressing room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Thomas Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
Earp
Danny Needham
Con nolly to Box English Champion Burge in Birmingham Bout
Boxing gossip notes a $5000 purse match arranged between Eddie Connolly and English champion Dick Burge at the Olympic Club Birmingham with a 142 pound limit. Burge demands a side bet, Connolly seeks a backer, and Connolly may be overmatched on paper. Also covered are Tommy White and Sally Smith boxing at 122 pounds for 25 rounds, Charley Farrell denying terms with Dan Carroll, Joe Walcott offered $1750 to fight Paddy Purtell, and Jimmy Carroll winning a ruling against Bob Fitzsimmons for training services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Connolly
Dick Burge
Olympic Club
Birmingham
Eng
Burge
Connolly
Billy Newman
Bohemian Sporting Club
Tommy White
Sally Smith
Smith
Amsterdam Avenue
National Sporting Club
Ingland
White
Dixon
Willie Smith
England
London
Charley Farrell
Dan Carroll
Cambridge
Farrell
Howie Hodgkins
Bohemian Athletic Club
New York City
Joe Walcott
Paddy Purtell
Hodgkins
Acey
Walcott
Jimmy Carroll
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
New Orleans
Hugh Winters
South Boston
Jimmy Franey
Winters
Joe Mullin
New York
John Hanley
Everett
Dick Cronin
Hanley
Cronin
Entries at Singerly Race Day Showcases Local Scratches
At Singerly Maryland on December 16 the program lists four races for horses aged two and older. First race at four and a half furlongs features Intimidad and Dorcas L among others, while multiple entries appear in the second to fifth races with weights and names such as Touraine Columbus Jr Frank Fuller and Pathaway Lottie P Grapian Forenzo Bank Cashier Al Helmboldt Apples Schustie Pleasant Smiles St Lawrence 2d Jack Lovell First Light Plenty Arda Mohawk Meadows Coun cam Eliza Belle Zoe Roebuck. The ad closes with a claim for Salvation Oil as the pain cure at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singerly
Matt White
Intimidad
Alan
Princess Alix
Dorcas L
Alberline
Grover Wendig
Pearl Brock
Ida May
Wile
Pathaway
Lottie P
Grapian
Forenzo
Bank Cashier
al Helmboldt
Apples
Schustie
Pleasant Smiles
St. Lawrence 2d
Jack Lovell
First Light
Plenty
Arda
Mohawk
Meadows
Councam
Eliza Belle
Zoe
Roebuck
Ramsdell Victory in Lynn Mayor Race Amid Cheers
The crowd celebrated Ramsdell's mayoral win with a two thousand-strong parade through Market Street. Ramsdell cited wage conditions and city business as key factors, while supporters of rivals claimed vindication for the no-license side. Details show Republican gains in aldermen and a shift against McKinley-era policies. Mayors, aldermen, and school committee members are listed with vote tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Ain
Market and
Munroe Streets
Earl Block
Ramsdell
Bessom
City Hall
W. J. Bryan
Pratt Elected Mayor of Chelsea in No-License Referendum
Alderman Herman W. Pratt won Chelsea’s mayoralty with 3519 votes against independent Republican John T. Hadaway. Cassell and Roberts captured at-large seats as wards chose their aldermen, while Chelsea backed no-license by 232 votes. Pratt, born in Chelsea in 1845, has long ties to the city and Cumner firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Herman W. Pratt
Republican
Citizens
John T. Hadaway
James Cassell
George T. Roberts
F. W. Nottage
Roberts
Cassell
Nottage
Charles J. McDonough
John KE. Beck
Joseph H. Gill
Charles A. Norris
Harry D. Smith
Gorham H. Tilton
Tilton
John Soley
Thomas Rogan
William Martin
Abram T. Collier
Alfred L. Maggs
Franklin O. Barnes
Perry Rush
E. J. Powers
Fannie P. Endicott
Eugene F. Endicott
Alderman Tilton
Mr. Maggs
Sortwell Wins Cambridge Mayor Seat in Landon Era Victory
Alvin F. Sortwell elected mayor of Cambridge by 1776 over George Perkins. No license wins 1881 to 1503. Temple Hall slate sweeps Board of Aldermen, with Clement G. Morgan first Black Alderman north of the Ohio. Shea tops alderman votes. Ward 3 reelects Scott and Minihan. Baker wins in Ward 4 not from Temple Hall. Bells ring as clergy celebrate the no license result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin F. Sortwell
Cambridge
George A. Perkins
Board of Aldermen
Temple Hall
John T. Shea
Library Hall
Shea
Bleiler
Odiorne
Cutter
Wood
Bradford
Keith
Wardwell
Spalding
Morgan
Googins
Clement G. Morgan
Ohio River
Sortwell
Perkins
Bancroft
Scott
Minihan
Baker
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Clark
Curtis
Dorchester
Congressman Fitzgerald
Gallivan
Alderman Bryant
Jesse Gove
Codman
Fresho
Presho
Corror
Patrick Ritcie
Loring Tops Local Bowling Record In Gilt Edge League
Robert Loring of the 999th Artillery Association bowled 266 pins to set a single string record as Newtons were beaten by the Battery team in a Gilt Edge League match. Newtons led early but Loring’s 265 in the third string sealed a 2667 to 2481 victory for the home side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Loring
999Th Artillery Association
Battery
Newton Club
Newton Boys
Loring
Spencer
Boston Republicans win in Mercantile League games and city election
Two Mercantile League matches ended with Batchelder-Lincoln defeating Boston Dry Goods and North Fiske & Co. beating New England News Company. In Boston politics, Republicans gain in the city election while Democrats claim a strong showing though voter turnout remains light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile League
Batchelder-Lincoln
Boston Dry Goods Company
North, Fiske & Co
New England News Company
Bowler
Marceyes Eaewee
Leslie
Tiffen
I Trenthardt
Ruggles Saeeee Cone
North, Fised & CO
Proctor
Een Etenee
Wrens Ee
NEW England News CO
Parks Eee
Odiorne
Sheasesee
Dorchesters
Spalding
B. A. A. Stearns Tee
Wardwell
Hill
O' Sever Oll
Lodge
Cou
Lmen Smith
Tee Fullerry Sette Eens
Brooks Ecsesees
Gate
Orceachsosssees
Clark Eee
Oy — Saunders
Smith Tenes
Croft
Eeeseee
Conroy
GraYcaeise Couse
Gilligan
Minihan
Mitchell
Scott
Clack’s Alleys
South Boston
Scully
South Bostons
Baker
Butterfield
A. Murray & Irwins
Coolidge
Davis
Hughes Sane
Bergdoll Ee
Bartlett
Gumbright
Werner
Murray & Irwins
Kennedy
Ward Officials Listed by Common Council in Election Roll
A long list documents ward by ward councilmen candidates, names and party affiliations. Democrats show wide presence with Republicans cited in several districts, totaling forty one Democrats and thirty four Republicans.
Newburyport Elects New City Officials
In Newburyport on December 15 Mayor Curtis was rejected without opposition. The rest of the ticket includes Aldermen for six wards, Councilmen, Overseer of the Poor B F Hathaway, and a license vote of Yes 1192 to No 1057.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presho
John H. Lee
Silloway
Newburyport
Curtis
Henry J. Noyes
James D. Lewis
Benjamin P. Ireland
Abram A. Crabtree
Jere Healey
William C. Coffin
Charles H. Shackford
J. W. Lunt
Lang
A. G. Perkins
Junkins's Vote Reduced in City Election Recount
In Lawrence on December 15 the mayoral race for Junkins shows a 23 vote margin after initial results. Clergymen petition for a license recount as police guard ballot boxes. eight of thirteen precincts recounts reduce Junkins's lead to 18 with slight gains for Yes. recount to finish Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Junkins
James F. Leonard
Jenkins
Houghton Re-elected Mayor In Quiet North Adams Election
North Adams voters answered a peaceful ballot with Mayor A. F. Houghton winning re election by a large margin. Councilmen chosen include William Armstrong Edwin Barnard C H Putting Hee Hamer F F Hooker George B Perry A A Wills Thomas Mort. License passed by 292 majority with 1414 yes and 1120 no ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Houghton
William Armstrong
Edwin Barnard
C. H. Putting
Hee Hamer
F. F. Hooker
George B. Perry
A. A. Wills
Thomas Mort
Bryan Sees Lynn Election Result Satisfying
In Lincoln Nebraska on December 15, Mr. Bryan welcomed news from Lynn Massachusetts that the city voted for change. He notes two local factory wage cuts since the election and views the Lynn outcome as significant though not remarkable, reflecting the broader impact of the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Lynn
Mass
Bryan
Massachusetts
Pure California Wines Offered by Blanchard and Farebar
A trade listing notes Pure California Wines available from Blanchard and Farebar at 14 to 17 Dock Square and St Faneuil Hall Square. The ad highlights a one-per-Gallen limit and an assortment of four bottles for sale at one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Gallen
Blanchard & Farebar
Dock Square
St Faneuil Hall Square
Public fills council chamber as doors open
The Common Council chamber opened to the public at 4 pm yesterday and quickly began to attract a growing crowd of spectators within two hours.
Beware the Gale Hurricane Advances Toward Coast
A hurricane near Hatteras is rapidly intensifying and will bring hurricane level winds from southern Virginia to southern New England tonight. The storm grows in energy and moves toward the coast, prompting alerts for affected regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatteras
Virginia
New England
Gale Forces Tugs and Barges Arrive at Vineyard Haven
A northeast gale ravages Vineyard Haven as tugs George M Winslow and Joshua Lovett bringing barges Troy Albany and Binghamton reach port. Sea King with a barge and several coastal schooners are anchored offshore tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineyard Haven
George M. Winslow
Joshua Lovett
New York
Boston
Troy
Albany
Binghamton
Sea King
Nantucket Braces as Hurricane Approaches Sea
Fierce wind and falling barometer as a hurricane nears Nantucket. Winds reach forty miles per hour and rise further, while saving crews prepare for a dangerous night patrolling towering surf and rough seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
Ife
Boston Man Defeats Cambridge Opponent In Brutal Boxing Match
In Newmarket Junction a purse bout between George Byers of Boston and Dan Carroll of Cambridge ended in a draw after an eight round ferocious fight. Byers dominated with jabs and body punches while Carroll struggled to land clean blows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Byers
Dan Carroll
Dover
N. H
Newmarket Junction
Geoorge Byers
Boston
Cambridge
Mass
Byers
Carroll
Death of Heroic Driver William Watson After Suicide
William Watson a heroic driver of 42 Spring Street died following a self inflicted act yesterday afternoon. Dr Piper ordered removal to Massachusetts General Hospital where he died at 8 30 last evening. Despondency is believed to have caused the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Watson
Spring Street
Piper
Massachusetts General Hospital
Results at Singerly Horse Races Report
At Singerly Maryland on December 15, the program lists five races with winners and times. Fantina led maiden claimers in race one, Crown won for older horses in race three, Oak captured race four, and Bronston topped the seven-eighths event in race five. times range from 1:01 to 1:34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singerly
Fantina
H. Lynch
Estelle J
Delehanty
May Bella
A. Dorsey
Har
Ashburn
Gracie
Donnelly
Crown
Kuhn
Arline
McDermott
Baritone
Asburn
Vent T A. Dorsey
Telegram
Houlahan
Brook
Enenis
Bronston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Garryowen and
O Connel
van Nostrand
BP Aas
Reardon
George Wells
W. S. Beckford
G. H. Sampson
James F. Seavey
Samuel G. Gunn
W. O. Faulkner
Thomas F. Porter
Warren P. Babb
George F. Harwood
Charles H. Chase
Elizabeth May Dame
KE. R. Brock
L. P. Brick
Longwood
Brookline
Case
Item
Democratic Party
Senate
Congress
Beacon’ Hill Avenue
Treadaway
Sasa
John
Beck
F. O. Barnes
Alfred L. Maggi
Soo
R. Perry Bush
Edward J. Powers
Eugene I
Pratt
Loring Wane
Wees
Bun
Calley Seve
Phippen
Eeeteeeeseees
Savage
Hutchinson
Corbett
Democratic City Committee
Lieve
Hic
Leary
Cram
Duane
Alderman Presho
Briggs
Wardll
Riverdale Casino
B.A. A
Linder
Wee
Io HO
Ainsworth
Grant
Ai Wilson
David F. Barry
Dem
Josiah
Dean Dem
William F. Donovan
William J. Donovan
Edward W. Presho
William Berwin
Perlie A. Dyar Ne Ee
Chicering
John H.couby
Rep
Chickering
Franklin L. Codman
D. J. ‘Falvey
W. J. Miller
M. J. Donovan
A. Rowan
J. H. Shannon
N. T. Fitzgerald
T. Mackey
W. H. Roth
F. J. Horgan
D. J. Kiley
L Sonnabend
P. Bowen
M. Leonard
M. J. McCarthy
G. S. Brooks
A. F. Kinney
W. E. Nichols
A. Ors
E. Oe Cadigan
J. J. Mahoney
V. McIisaac
O. de Say
F. W. Farwell
P. Hussett
T. We Gonnany
P. Lonergan
McCarthy
Jaes
J. H. Daly
M. E. Gadd
John A. Maier
W. Dennis
E. Orchard
K. Young
R. Niies E. Harvey
W. W. Hibbard
H. B. Whall
S—W
M. Farrington
N. Rolland
D. Keeler
Milton C. Paige
William H. Lott
Partridge
Boston League
South Bostoys
METS
Waltham C. C
Enterprise
Waltham Cycle Club
A. C Co
Swan
Wennenews
Aso
OOO
Waltham ¢. C
Teen Tee Eeneee
Haggerty Wees
Herbert
Moon Eee Eernres Tar
Carruth’ Enterprise
Parker
eeeGeseres
Intervison Peeecasserses Aeerere
Haines
Warner O
Eeene
Kinsman
Gale
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!