Jeffries Cancels Engagements for One More Match
Omaha reports James J. Jeffries cancels all engagements to seek a match with any challenger. He plans to fight in Cincinnati, Pittsburg, Philadelphia, and other booked cities within 48 hours if possible, stating a Chicago date is not favored. The move follows speculation about a comeback and his willingness to box Sharkey or any rival.
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San Francisco
Boston skating ponds swarm with hockey and kids
The Boston Athletic Association issued a skating bulletin as ponds around Boston drew crowds for skating yesterday. Morning ice was good then thawed in the afternoon making edges rough. High school captains held first practices for upcoming championships while Jamaica Plain and Franklin Field saw large attendance. Rain is needed to revive ice but park crews are ready with planing machines.
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Franklin Field
Jamaica
Park Department
Pettigrew
Gridiron Prep For City Point Dorchester Game
Local teams City Point and Dorchester A prepare for Friday afternoon football at Locust Street grounds. Dorchester features Humphrey McCarron at center, Snow at quarterback, Maguire and Hurley as backs, while Big Tim Murphy is set at fullback. City Point, captained by OReilly, also trains at MM Street with fans betting on a closely contested match as both sides add star college players.
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Foint
Dorchester
Snow
iMaguire
Harvard
Jack” Hurley
Charlestown
Tim Murphy
City Point
MM _ street
Oreilly
Tech forms ice hockey team for athletic revival
Tech plans an ice hockey squad with H. A. Etles as manager and games arranged with major New England colleges. A vacant field behind the Tech buildings on Garrison street will be flooded to build a rink pending faculty permission. Most games at home, with a possible Columbia game at the St Nicholas Inn in New York.
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H. A. Etles
New England
Garrison Street
Stiles
Columbia
St. Nicholas
tUnk
New York
Curling duel at Brookline Country Club ends 11 9
A Brookline Country Club curling match between teams led by A Hemmenway and H M Cutts drew crowds. Hemmenway’s squad won by three shots after eight ends, 11 to 9, with plans for a Clyde Park tournament finish and a possible match against the Boston Curling Club after New Year.
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A. Hemmenway
H. M. Cutts
Mr. Hemmenwayr
Boston Curling Club
Clyde 1 Park
High Scores in Bankers League Basketball and Bowling
The O14 Colony and Shawmut National Bank led the Bankers League with top scores while Boston Safe Deposit and Bank of the Republic trailed as cufferers. Old Colony edged out three games. Republics won the middle game amid Shawmut slump and Gaines and Sampset heavy scoring. The Tailroad Teague group opened its series with four teams linked to the Northern Station and Boston & Maine. Winners last night were Union Station Club, sweeping Fitchburg Doral Freight in three games by a narrow pin margin. The remaining two teams are Southern Division and Passenger Accounting.
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Boston Safe Deposit
Bank of the Republic
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Gaines
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Union Station Club
Fitchburg Doral Freight
Gold Medal for Whist Brings New England Clubs Together
The New England Whist Association held a trophy event at the American Whist Club with seven teams and 14 pairs competing. Mercy Library led on the night with a plus score while American Whist Club held a 29 plus lead for the trophy. Teams included Mercantile Library, American, Massachusetts, Mt Bowdoin and Newton, Boston Duplicate, and Prospect. Richardson and Post won a gold medal for the highest individual score with 4 tricks.
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Post
Boxing Gossip Sparks Rumors of Jeffries Meeting J Simmons
A New York letter says a well defined rumor places Bob J Simmons agreeing to meet Jeffries with terms settled, amid a flurry of publicity stunts. Madden backs Gus Ruhlin as champion challenger while other bouts and potential matchups circulate among middleweights and light heavyweights.
Portland Polo Triumph Over Plymouth 8 to 4
In one of the fiercest polo matches in the city Ortland defeated Plymouth 8 to 4. Portland’s teamwork decided the game with Mallory’sGoalkeeping and McKay’s strong all around play leading the locals to victory. Attendance was about 800 with O'Frien as referee and Dyer timing.
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Hipson Campbell
Roberts McWare
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aeLer Cameron
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Hipson Portland
Campbell Pirmouth
Jason
MeKar Portland
Jason Portland
Campbell Portland
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Mullen
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Woods
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Lawrence Defeats Brockton In Narrow Home Loss
Lawrence hosts Brockton in a low scoring game on a sparsely attended night. Final score shows Lawrence 11, Brockton 8 as Gavitt and Cunningham lead the scoring for Lawrence while Hadley garners center attention for Brockton amid a listless matchup.
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Dr Liverpool offers free consultations at Tremont Street
A persuasive medical ad touts Dr Liverpool at 36014 Tremont Street offering free consultations and diagnoses without patient questions. It claims vast cure tallies across many diseases, lists numbers, and promises free medicines during treatment with hours for gentlemen and Sunday availability.
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New Cycle Track Opens Tonight in Park Square Garden
The Park Square Garden hosts an opening night featuring amateur and professional races. French riders Gougoltz and Simar headline the field with plans for mile and two mile events and a six day style program. entrants include McFarland Freeman McLean Butler and many others in both professional and amateur divisions.
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K. C. Shattuck
Racing Dates for 1902 New York Circuit Announced
Jockey Club stewards fix racing windows for 1902 New York season. Dates span from late March to early November across clubs including Washington, Queens County, Westchester, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Brighton Beach, and Saratoga, with each track allocating multi week meets and openings through fall.
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Westchester Racing A Association
Lowell Defeats Worcester In One Sided Polo Contest
Lowell outplayed Worcester 16 to 4 with standout goaltending by Bannon who had 87 stops, a league mark. Lewis and Pierce starred for Lowell while Daly and Houghton led Worcester in a tight match noted for fast play and scattered scoring.
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E.s
Houghton
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Holderness
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Plerca
Fox
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Chile and Argentina Agree to Arbitration
Rumors of war fade as reports say Chile and Argentina will submit their long running dispute over military road rights to arbitration by Great Britain. Separately Venezuela faces German claims totaling 12 to 15 million dollars possibly leading to occupation, while U S forces monitor Monroe doctrine. Revolt against Castro in Venezuela and tense Colombia relations add to regional strain.
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Republic of Venezuela
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Argentina and Chili Seek British Arbitration Over Dispute
Reports from Valparaiso and Buenos Aires indicate Argentina and Chile have signed a protocol agreeing to submit their pending questions to British arbitration. President Roca and British minister Sir W A Barrington discuss efforts for an amicable settlement while London mediators may offer good offices. Chilean officials plan to return home January 1 as talks continue with Argentine leaders.
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Ultima Esperanza
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Britain Unable Yet to Commit to Mediate Argentina Chile Row
London reports anxious officials watch the Civilian and Argentine republics dispute with neither side seeking British mediation. If Chile and Argentina both seek arbitration, Foreign Secretary lord Lansdowne will promptly agree. Argentina’s Dr Alcorta said the matter has been referred to Britain for arbitration.
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Boundary dispute over Chilean neutral roadie case
The 1898 agreement is seen as beyond the MacNaughton commission's powers. Britain may mediate if Chili accepts, but neither side has requested arbitration yet. Downing Street warns that small causes may trigger serious consequences without prompt action.
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Washington Seeks Peaceful Chile Argentina Accord
Representatives of Chile and Argentina met at the State Department while the United States monitors negotiations for a peaceful solution. Britain is expected to assist in securing both governments' consent to the agreed submission, which satisfies U S authorities.
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State Department
United States
Germany Watches Venezuela as Uprising Shakes Berlin
The German foreign office signals likely action but waits to see which party holds power in Venezuela after General Luciano Mendoza leads a revolt. Berlin papers note the situation could redefine Germany's stance, delaying steps until the de facto government is clearer.
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Luciano Mendoza
Berliner Tageblatt
Epidemic of Kidney Trouble Warns and Advises
A warning on rising kidney and bladder disease urges readers to consider early signs and seek treatment. It promotes Swamp Root by Dr. Kilmer & Co as a free sample remedy and informational pamphlet, claiming high demand and success in treating kidney issues.
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Umilian Executed Refusal to Repent Near Death
In a prison chamber Umilian remained calm as death approached while Storti awaited fate on his cot. Father Anderson entered to offer last rites and forgiveness as Umilian held a crucifix, but no prayer or sign of repentance emerged before the anticipated execution.
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Amillan
Murder Trial in Hampshire County Ends in Death Penalty
Umilian, a Granby farmhand, was convicted of fatally dismembering Kastner Jedrusek after a long feud over a woman. The 1909 trial in Northampton’s Superior Court led to a death sentence later commuted to life, with Amilian insisting on his innocence and displaying indifference to his imprisonment.
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Monroe Keith
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John B. O'Donnell
Crane
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