West Point Cadet Hazing Hearing Details Fatality Case
West Point military court of inquiry nears conclusion on the Oscar L Booz death with testimony of cadets recalling hazing, exhaustion, and fainting episodes during 1899 encampments. Witnesses include Cadets Grant MacArthur Leeds and others, noting bruises, fights, and alleged brutalities while denying specific brutal hazing.
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West Point
N. Y
Military Court of Inquiry
Oscar L. Booz
West Point Military Academy
A. L. Mills
Academy
T. F. Smith
Carbondale
Ill
John R. Doyle
Philadelphia
Breth
Bender
Baltimore
Winne
William N. Nichols
Connecticut
Haskell
Ulysses 8. Grant
Douglas MacArthur
General MacArthur
Jons
Grant
Charles T. Leeds
Massachutts
MacArthur
General Brooke
Italian M E Church of Boston Christmas Celebration
The Italian M E Church of Boston held its annual Christmas celebration in the Seamen's Friend Society reading room at 287 Hanover street last night. The hall was festively decorated with bunting and two Christmas trees laden with gifts. About 400 people attended.
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M. E. Church of Boston
Seamen's Friend Society
Hanover Street
Ward 14 Republicans Dine at United States Hotel
Ward 14 Republicans held a year end dinner at the United States Hotel with no special guests, led by presiding officer Henry Brakshaw as they concluded the year’s political activities.
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Ward 14
United States Hotel
Henry Brakshaw
Bowling Alley Showdowns Highlight Cambridge Night
In Cambridge alleys last evening Thomas & Sons defeated Beyer Bros & Co in three games. McCarthy's Plate Printers beat L Barta team three games. Murray & Irwin's weekly roll off tallies Sawyer 270 Lamont 276 Cockum 5 Rouse 273 Connor 260.
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Cambridge
Thomas & Sons
Beyer Bros. & Co
McCarthy's
Plate Printers
L. Barta
Murray & Irwin's
Sawyer
Rize
Lamont
Cockum
Rouse
Connor
Plans for Lawson cup defender in doubt amid delays
Captain Hank Haff of Islip left for home after a conference with Thomas W. Lawson with no firm crew decision. Crowninshield and Lawson aides disclosed scant details as ballast redesign shifts to a longer blunt lead bulb while the first twenty five tons of ballast move from St. Louis to East Boston, with three more shipments to follow.
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Hank Haff
Islip
Thomas W. Lawson
Poins
Crowninshield
Lawson
Herreshoffs
Haff
Boston
St. Louis
Indoor track opening under way with cautious pacing
At ten o'clock last night the indoor track planking neared completion and seats were being installed. Promoters face wary investors and insist on genuine match races, with winners facing undefeated rivals indoors in Boston. R. F. Kelsey, referee, warns against team work. Changes ripple through New England Electric Vehicle Transportation Company with Meyer resigning as president for an ambassadorial post in Italy and Hart elected president.
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Boston
R. F. Kelsey
New England Rd of Control
New England Electric Vehicle Transportation Company
G. von L. Meyer
Italy
Francis R. Hart
John Balch
T. K. Cummins
Transportation Company
William A. Burroughs
Knight Neftel
Central Station
Tremont Street
Colored woman sentenced in Municipal Court for assault
Fannie Lucas colored faced assault charges with Lizzie Thomas. Judge Adams sentenced Lucas to five months in the House of Correction and she appealed, remaining $500 on the Superior Court bond. Lizzie Newell, also noted, faced charges for loitering, and was sentenced to the House of Correction after the dock incident.
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Fannie Lucas
Lizzie Thomas
Adams
Municipal Criminal Court
House of Correction
Lizzie Newell
Foley
Division 4
Lizzie
Rice Whips Daly at Opera House Show
At the Opera House tonight about 300 spectators saw Austin Rice of New London defeat Andy Daly of Boston in twelve rounds. Jig Stone of Boston won the decision over Kid Lewis of New York after eight rounds. Scotty Coyne of Manchester and Clement Duchesney of this city battled to a four round draw.
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Lawrence
Opera House
Austin Rice
New London
Cornell Leads In Triangular Chess Meet Between Brown Cornell Penn
In New York on December 28 the triangular chess tournament among Brown Cornell and University of Pennsylvania shows a tight standings race with each at 2 points after opening rounds. Cornell wins both its games to lead at 4 points while Pennsylvania and Brown stay tied. The record notes Orwell 4 2 and Brown 21 2 31 2, Pennsylvania 21 2 31 3.
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New York
Brown
Cornell
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Orwell
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promote Internal Cure
The text promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as the safest internal remedy for catarrh explaining they act on the blood and mucous membranes. It lists active ingredients like sanguinaria guaiacol and Red Gum and claims quick relief versus powders sprays or inhalers. Druggists sell full sized packs for fifty cents claiming cures and warning of risks to lungs stomach and ears from catarrh.
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Stuart
Jeffries-Ruhlin Title Bout Expected to Draw Large Crowd
In Cincinnati on February 16, the Jeffries and Ruhlin boxing match is shaping up as a major spectacle. Mayor Flielschman backs the advertised event, boosting local enthusiasm. Jeffries is the favorite with odds around 2 to 1, Ruhlin's supporters eye significant bets as the bout nears.
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Cincinnati
Jim Jeffries
Gus Ruhlin
Akron
Flielschman
Jeffries
Ruhlin
Bouts at the Lafayette Club entertain Pitts street crowd
At a Lafayette Business Men's Club meeting on Pitts street three boxing bouts were staged. The headliner pitted Tommy Feltz of Brooklyn against Lewis of Bridgeport, but Lewis lasted less than a round. Patsy McKenna defeated Young Howard in three rounds. Kid Goodman and Young Nadau fought a six round draw.
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Lafayette Business Men’s Club
Pitts Street
Tommy Feltz
Brooklyn
Lewis
Bridgeport
Boxing Fight Set for National Club San Francisco Jan 11
New York Dec 2 After months of wrangling the champion of West and Boston's notable black fighter are signed to box at the National Club of San Francisco on January 11.
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New York
West
Boston
National Club of
San Francisco
Boxing Bouts Cancelled at West End Coliseum
St Louis police chief announced that tonight’s boxing program at West End Coliseum would not be permitted. The main event featured Danny Daugherty facing McGovern’s partner Morris Rauch in a six round decision bout.
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ST. Louis
Campbell
West End Coliseum
Danny Daugherty Ee McGovern
Morris Rauch
Boxing Gossip Fights and Fixes Across Cities
The column alleges boxing match manipulation from Lowell to Boston, naming promoters, refusals to withdraw promises, and distrust in figures like Billy Brady and Tom O Rourke. It cites planned Jeffries Ruhlin in Cincinnati, claims at odds with fair play, and questions Dixon’s earnings versus present pay.
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Cincinnati
Fleischmann
Billy Brady
United States
Jeffries
Brady
Lowell
Jimmy Briggs
Jimmy Moriarty
Boston
Parkhurst
Billy Jordan
Billy Ryan
Gardner
Frank Tyson
Jordan
Briggs
Daniel
Steve
Milford
F. B
Lynn
Tom Shaw
Rogers
Sandy Ferguson
Cheiaé
Tom O’rourke
George Dixon
Terry McGovern
O’rourke
Dixon
O'Rourke
Manchester
N. H
O’ Rourke
Allie Brown
Jack McCarthy
Miwonder
Bill “Wonder
Qus Y Smith
Danny Snyder
Patsey Haley
Dover
Allen L
New York
Kid McCoy
Jack Root
McCoy
Salem Kid Defeats Manuel In Pro Pool Championship
The Rexford hosted the pro pool championship last night as the Salem Kid topped Hal Manuel by 100 to 26. Manuel endured a rough run with nine for ahance and a swing of over 70 balls. Monday evening Ryan nd Ingraham will face off.
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Rexford
Salem Kid
Hal Manuel
Manuel
Ahance
Ryan
Ingraham
Track opens at Park Square Garden for six day meet
Planers finish surface work and seating for five rows plus boxes surround the track. A full program promises a hard fast schedule with twenty five entries in the half mile amateur championship and many more in the one mile professional handicap. Walter L. Baker from Sydney joins the field as a dark horse. Notables arriving include Robbie Walthour Charlie Turville and Frank Waller with Mrs. Waller handling gear. Major Taylor and Lady Callahan eye motor bicycle events as Marcus Hurley contemplates late entry.
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Park Square Garden
Lindall
National Guard
Walter L. Baker
Sydney
New South Wales
Frank Waller
Waller
Callahan
Champion
Jimmy Ingraham
Marcus Hurley
Hackett Describes Testimony On Mrs French Case At Probate Court
G G Hackett testified about a report by Dr Blumer superintendent of Butler Insane Asylum Providence R I in support of a temporary guardian for Mrs Julia B French. He recalled interactions with Mrs French about language fluency and her claimed sightings of royalty and the Emperor of Germany. The cross examination touched on Hackett's past mailing conviction and his knowledge of Blumer's report circulation.
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Blumer
Butler Insane Asylum
Providence
R. I
Julia B. French
Rowley
Tufts Cuts Bowdoin Roster After football row
Tufts College will end its spring baseball series with Bowdoin amid student support for cutting athletic ties after sharp sportsmanship criticisms from Brunswick. Amherst Williams Holy Cross and Vermont may schedule games at College Hill as Tufts fields a likely very fast team.
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Medford
R. D. Thomas
Tufts
Bowdoin
Maine
College Hill
Thomas
Brunswick
Amherst
Williams
Holy Crass
University of Vermont
Delayed Ultonia Ships Out Tomorrow Afternoon
The steamer Ultonia, slated to sail today, is held by late freight and will depart at 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon. The Cunard steamer Sylvania is due from Liverpool today with Captain Atkins, formerly of the Pavonia, in command as Captain Warr is detained in Liverpool by his ill son.
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Ultonia
Sylvania
Cunard Line
Liverpool
Atkins
Pavonia
Warr
Man Rescued After Fall From Pormore Steamer
Samuel Bennett steward of the Pormore fell into the water at Mystic wharf while boarding last evening. He was rescued by the ship’s mate John Sterling and revived by patrolmen O'Brien and Gore with artificial respiration. Bennett, 41 and married, was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Samuel Bennett
Mystic Wharf
John Sterling
O’brien and Gore
Bennett
Massachusetts General Hospital
Dickinson Firm Denies Bean Corner Market Theory
Chicago December 28. Albert Dickinson and Co deny reports they cornered the white bean market. They attribute the 40 cent per bushel rise to strong government demand for army uses and a light production shortage.
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Albert Dickinson & Co
United States
Great Britain
Guardian questioned in court over Mrs. French case
George G. Hackett, refrigerator dealer, testified about Mrs. Julia French noting she appeared competent in business yet eccentric at times. Witnesses described her as shrewd, with no signs of insanity, while Hackett’s detailed notes from an Oct. 11 interview were reviewed as the court adjourned for the day.
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French
Mary C. French
J. J. French
Benjamin French
Julia French
Oliver Redmond
Jesse C. Kelley
Newbury Street
Philip H. Wall
Wall-Rice Company
James A. Fraser
Benjamin French & Co
Mr. Kehew
Dr. Blumer
Mr. Blumer
Washington Manuscript to Be Sold At Auction
A sale in this city will offer the original genealogy of George Washington and his correspondence with Sir Isaac Heard. The blank book contains letters and manuscripts plus seven colored coats of arms drawings from Washington ancestors tombs, clippings, a rare epitaph proof, and other data. An English family kept it for a century before an American acquired it.
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George Washington
Sir Isaac Heard
College of Heralds
London
Washington
London Morning Chronicle
England
Alter Ego Club Opens New Chelsea Rooms
The Alter Ego Club of Chelsea hosted a reception for women who took part in a recent performance of Parada and marked the formal opening of its new club rooms in the Masonic building. The renovated spaces include a committee room hall two rooms billiard and pool room a 16 by 21 kitchen and toilets. Mahogany finishings and delicate wall colors complement a stained glass window over the stairway designed by Louis G. Flagg.
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Club
Chelsea
Parada
Louis G. Flagg
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