Lighthouse at Diamond Shoals Cape Hatteras gets final approval
Washington reports final steps to secure a lighthouse at Diamond Shoals Cape Hatteras North Carolina the Atlantic coast’s most dangerous shipping point. About 750000 is involved with liability tied to stability and years of operation. Albert F. Eells with Harriman Bros and Boston backers lead the afloat to tow and sink plan. Secretary Meccalf approves.
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Washington
Diamond Shoals
Cape Hatteras
N. C
Albert F. Eells
Harriman Bros
Boston
Meccalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington dispatch on Diamond Shoals lighthouse contract
Hariman Bros at 53 State Street confirmed Washington dispatch stating Congress has again contracted with a private individual for the Diamond Shoals lighthouse project off Cape Hatteras. J K Harriman cites the Eads jetty contract as the first private project. Edward F Shaw is the consulting engineer. Harriman Bros. are constructing engineers. several Boston millionaires are involved.
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Washington
Diamond Shoals
Cape Hatteras
N. C
Harriman Bros
State Street
Congress
J. K. Harriman
Mississippi
James B. Eads
A. F. Fells
Boston
Iarry E. Converse
Brackley Shaw
Calvin Austin
Theodore P. Harding
Joan Russell
Frank B. Dole
Lawrence W. Cushman
Arthur Lovering
James H. Clark
Arthur Drinkwater
Herbert C. Howland
Benjamin G. Ward
Edward F. Shaw
Eells
George W. R. Harriman
Military siege in Riga ends with arrests after protest meeting
In Riga Livonia troops surrounded a Socialist meeting hall after a general assembly gathered thousands of revolutionaries. Despite warning, 160 were arrested after a search found no arms on many detainees as Cossacks and dragoons dispersed crowds.
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Riga
Livonia
Socialist Organization
Revolutionary agents claim plan to massacre Jews exposed
In St. Petersburg on December 29 the revolutionary agents circulated a story alleging the government intends a general massacre of Jews. They presented a text said to be a rabbi's appeal urging Jews to fight back against the cross, printed by the ministry of marine to spread among the masses.
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ST. Petersburg
Ministry of Marine
O Brien Set for World Title Bout with Hart in Reno
Philadelphia boxer Jack O'Brien is ready to fight Marvin Hart in Reno in April. The Reno A C offers a finish fight on April 1 with a guaranteed purse of 25 000, winner to be world champion.
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Reno
Reno A. C
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Marvin Hart
Reno Club
Large Fleet Arrives at Fish Pier with High Cargo Totals
A 30-ship fleet, mostly from shore fisheries, docked at the fish pier. The Irene and May brought 10,000 pounds in cash, while total landings reached 401,200 pounds including haddock, cod, hake, pollock, and cask. Prices fell for haddock amid abundance. Leyland liners Bohemian and Lancastrian departed with substantial cargoes of wheat, corn, barley, provisions, and live cattle. The Norwegian government plans to ban buying and registering ships over 20 years old. Portland prepares to launch the harbor tug Orion, and Bethania and other ships encountered stormy seas near Boston. Shipbuilding in northeast England shows a rise to 965,000 tons.
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Frances J. O’hara
Irene
May
Haddock
Leyland Line
Bohemian
Liverpool
Lancastrian
London
Norway
Shipping News Miniature Almanac For New England Ports
Shipping notices list sun and moon rise times, high water, and day length. Arrivals include steamers Calvin Austin Pike St John N B and many others bound for Baltimore Philadelphia New York Portland and more with towing barges. Cleared vessels include Sachem Ottoman Marquette and Harry Knowlton. Sailed vessels include Bohemian Lancastrian Nantucket H M Whitney and others sailing to Liverpool Boston and beyond.
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Calvin Austin
Pike
St. John
N. B
Eastport
Portland
Juniata
James
Baltimore
Norfolk
Persian
Smith
Philadelphia
H. I. Dimock
Baker
New York
Seaboard
Holmes
Penobscot
Curtis
Winterport
Bay State
Oliver
City of Gloucester
Ober
Gloucester
Covington
Perry
Newport News
Iowa
Lancaster
Lackawanna
Lewis
Hoboken
Piedmont
Wolfe, Alberton
Sachem
Liverpool
Ottoman
Marquette
Antwerp
Harry Knowlton
Musquash
Wind S. KF
S. W
Bohemian
Lancastrian
Bosonbres
Yarmouth
N. S
Nantucket
H. M. Whitney
Kanawha
Idaho
Hull
Eng
Hostilius
Lykens
Paxtang
Langhorne
Portsmouth
N. H
Marton
His First Ride on Cars at 84
Providence Rhode Island December 69 Dennis Mowry of Burrillville aged 84 took his first ride on steam train and electric car today arriving in this city for the first time in 40 years He has been in good health and can get about unaided He chose to remain at home rather than wander from his fireside.
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Providence
R. I
Pascoag
Consolidated Road
Dennis Mowry
Burrillville
Canadian Bred Dogs Not Eligible as American Bred Animals
The American Kennel Club ruled that dogs bred outside the United States cannot compete as American bred and Canadian dogs are barred from beach show specials unless stated otherwise. A litter produced by a foreign bred bitch whelped in the U S is eligible for American registration if the buyer is American, while foreign residents cannot register such progeny.
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American Kennel Club
Detroit
United States
Oarsmen Aim For Major Intercollegiate Regatta
Philadelphia officials outline plans for the American Henley regatta on May 26 on the Schuylkill. Harvard Yale Cornell and Pennsylvania likely field first string crews, with Syracuse Georgetown and Columbia invited to participate.
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Philadelphia
American Rowing Association
American Henley
Schuylkill
Harvard
Yale
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Syracuse
Georgetown
Columbia
Institutes Beat Ana wan A C in Roxbury Basketball
The Institutes of Roxbury defeated Anawan A C of West Roxbury 85 to 4 at the Boys' Institute Roxbury last evening. Norton, Churchwood and Maddin led the scoring and top play.
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Institutes of
Roxbury
Anawan A. C
West Roxbury
Boys’ Institute
Norton, Churchwood
Maddin
Reform Plans Get Setback in Intercollegiate Football Rules
A seven member committee chosen by the New York conference met in Philadelphia to confer with the intercollegiate rules body. Dr H E Williams of Minnesota University was named chairman and Dr G A Babbitt of Haverford College was secretary. The two groups adjourned with the latter invited to confer, but the rules committee ruled it could not amalgamate without university approvals.
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Philadelphia
New York
H. E. Williams
Minnesota University
G. A. Babbitt
Haverford College
New England Tour Offers Seven Day Boston to Washington
All New Englanders are patriotic and enjoy a seven day personally conducted tour from Boston to Washington. The Royal Blue Line provides an illustrated booklet by mail from J. B. Scott at 360 Washington Street Boston. Tour dates include January 12 and 26 February 9 and 28 March 9 and 23 April 18 and 27 and May 11 with $25 covering all expenses.
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New
Boston
Carruth Bowlers Defeat Rexford at Home in Big Score
The Carruth bowlers won at their home alleys last evening, beating Rexford 13897 to 1275. Rouse was the top bowler for the victors, while Meore played best for Rexford.
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Carruth
Rexford
Rouse
Meore
Winthrop High School Triumphs Over Rindge Reserves
The Winthrop High School team defeated the Rindge Manual Training Reserves at the Winthrop High School hall last night. The final score was 27 to 13.
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Winthrop High School
Rindge Manual Training Reserves
New Train Lines Offer Faster California Travel
California travel improves with the Los Angeles Limited offering quicker trips to Los Angeles and southern points via Chicago & Northwestern Union Pacific and Salt Lake Route. The Famous Overland Limited serves San Francisco and Oregon routes daily, delivering faster service than competing lines. First class and tourist tickets at low rates. inquiries to J. E. Brittain, General Agent, 300 Washington St Boston.
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New England
California
Los Angeles
Chicago & Northwestern
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Oregon
Overland Limited
Southern Pacific
J. E. Brittain
Washington St
Boston
New Year's Excursion to Canada from Boston
New Year excursion offers round trips to Montreal for 10 dollars and to Quebec for 12 dollars with return valid until January 31. Travel dates December 29 30 31 and January 1 2. Stopovers allowed in Canada and proportionate rates from other New England points. Contact Geo E Marsters N E P A Rutland R R 298 Washington St Boston for details.
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Canada
Montreal
Quebec
Boston
New England
Geo
E. Marsters
Rutland R. R
Washington Street
First Class Fall River Line to New York Fare
The first class limited fare to New York via the Fall River line is $2.00. Steamers Providence and Plymouth in commission offer daily service including Sundays from South Station at 6 00 p m with a fine orchestra on each ship.
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Boston
New York
Fall River
Fall River Line
Providence
New
Plymouth
South Station
Tannehill Becomes First to Sign 1906 Boston Contract
Jesse Tannehill signs as the first Boston American player to attach his name to a 1906 contract. Others are expected to follow, with Collins mailing offers while some players seek higher pay. Dartmouth star Ralph Glaze visits the club, praising manager Casey Collins and eager to debut in Boston.
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Jesse Tannehill
Boston
Tannehill
Taylor
Oaly
McGovern
Harris
Collins
Ralph Glaze
Dartmouth College
Baseball notes from the 1906 season spread across cities
The column covers 1906 baseball chatter from Norwich to Washington. Topics include police protection at games, salary talks with Catcher Jack O Neill, Arthur Hillebrand signing with Washington, college players entering the majors, Ganzel's status with New York, Grand Rapids managing duties, Washington park bleachers, Huelsman being waived, Victor Willis' Pittsburgh appeal, and Pitcher Flaherty defending his 1905 performance amid Dreyfuss trades.
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Huntington Avenue
Scranton
Sporting News
Fred Tenney
Jack O'Neill
O'Neill
Chicago
New York Americans
Ganzel
New York
Grand Rapids
Washington
Washington Park
Huelsman
Pittsburg
Victor Willis
Willis
Smoky City
Flaherty
The
Pirates
Dreyfuss
Calendar with a personality from N. W. Ayer & Son
A calendar published by N. W. Ayer & Son of Philadelphia earns high praise as a perfect business calendar. It pairs printer’s art with useful epigrams for advertising minded readers and is offered for 25 cents while limited stock lasts.
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N. W. Ayer & Son
Philadelphia
Penn
Reform Rule Makers First
An old football player calls for reform of the rules committee arguing it should be abolished and replaced by a representative body. He notes seven colleges currently dominate the committee and urges scattered regional representation from New England to the West to govern football.
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Paul Cashiel
Annapolis
John C. Bell
Pennsylvania
L. M. Dennis
Cornell
Robert D. Wrenn
Harvard
J. B. Fine
Princeton
A. A. Stagg
Chicago
Walter Camp
Yale
Eliot
New England
New York
New Jersey
Jekyll Hyde the New Ball Debuts for Giants
The New York ball scene introduces the Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde pitch. Ferguson the ambidextrous Giants pitcher can throw with either hand, confusing batters as the ball alters appearance in flight. Old time hurler Mullane last used both hands in a 20 inning game.
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New York
Dr.Jekyl-and
Mr. Hyde
Ferguson
Giants
Dr. Jekyll
Bozeman Bulger
Tony Mullane
Cincinnati
Pantz Knocks Out Cote in Augusta Bout
In a planned 15 round match at City Hall Augusta Arthur Cote of Biddeford was stopped in the ninth round by Kid Pantz of Boston under the Augusta Athletic and Social Club banner.
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Augusta
Kid Pantz
Boston
Arthur Cote
Biddeford
City Hall
Augusta Athletic and Social Club
Cote
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