Golden Gate Athletes Propose East Coast Track Series
The University of California seeks dual meets with Harvard and Pennsylvania as Captain Koch reports strong Cal records. He notes UC speed marks of 100 yards in 10 seconds and 440 yards in 61.3 seconds, with mile times near 4 minutes 30 seconds, plus other events. A team of about twelve is planned for early May if approved.
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University of California
Harvard
Koch
University of Pennsylvania
California
Wheels in window and cycling court case headline
Jack Fecitt displays three Union themed wheels in his window, with a red white and blue set. Charles Murphy sues Brooklyn Heights and Brooklyn City & Newton railroads for 100000 damages after a New Year collision, injuring him and ending his Europe tour contract. Consul Perkins notes L A W mail status may rise without Congress. France and Italy boost wheeling interest. royal race track planned in Italy. Chelsea Cycle Club visits South Boston winning both whist and pool.
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Jack Fecitt
Union
Charlies Murphy
Brooklyn Heights ‘Railroad
Brooklyn City & Newton Railroad
Murphy
de Kalb
Fulton Street
Zimmerman
Europe
France
Italy
Baseball Notes From The Season Ahead In 1905
Pitcher Chamberlain eyes Boston debut while Buckley boasts a stronger throwing arm. Harvard’s Frederick W. Moore discussed Harvard Giants spring dates with President Freedman and polo grounds open days to plan if Yale tie looms. Jack Doyle’s Holyoke tale includes a bank overdrawn episode shown off with his unused checks. Dan Brouthers plans to rejoin Baltimore, and Carey would take first base if needed. Mc Graw and Jennings study at St Bonaventure. Baltimore players expect higher salaries after winter gym work. Anson viewed as Chicago’s star to offset other weaknesses, as the club failed to produce new stars locally.
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Chamberlain
Boston
Buckley
Frederick W. Moore
Harvard
Freedman
New York Baseball Club
Giants
Moore
Polo Grounds
Yale
New York
Jack Doyle
Holyoke
Jack
Dan Brouthers
Baltimore
Dan
Carey
McGraw
Jennings
St. Bonaventure College
Chicago Baseball Club
Anson
Chicago
Boxing Gossip on Dempsey and Boxing Politics
A boxing column condemns New York sportswriters for not exposing Dempsey's alleged mental illness before the Ryan fight. It accuses Seaside Club officials, criticizes Jim Corbett and boxing promoters, and notes Dempsey’s long-standing instability and need for treatment. Mentions Creedon, Connolly, and Parson Davies, with remarks on venues and characters in early 20th century boxing.
Burial of Thomas J. O Hara in South Boston
The funeral of Thomas J. O Hara former member of the South Boston Catholic Institute was held from his home at 9 B street. High mass was at the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary with Rev Father McAvoy as celebrant. Mr William J Sullivan sang The Cross and Crown. Mourners and friends filled the church and many floral tributes were sent. Pallbearers were Walter Cook Henry Whelan Patrick Cady John Conley Ignatius Melville and Patrick Hastry. Interment followed at Calvary.
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Thomas J. O'Hara
South Boston Catholic Institute
B Street
Walter Cook
Henry Whelan
Patrick Cady
John Conley
Ignatius Melville
Patrick Hastry
Calvary
Harvard Teams to Meet Penn and B A A at Boston Meet
Harvard will enter two teams to race against the University of Pennsylvania and the Boston Athletic Association at the February 9 meet. The field of candidates includes Hildreth Venton Hollister Brewer Bingham Whittren Jackson Mansfield Little Edson Dunlap Boardman J P Clark Eaton H Williams E Williams M L Butler and Hardenbrook. Twelve men were chosen as trial heat winners and eight will be selected to run.
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Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
Boston Athletic Association
Hildreth
Venton
Hollister
Brewer
Bingham
Whittren
Jackson
Mansfield
Little
Edson
Dunlap
Boardman
J. P. Clark
Eaton
H. L. Williams
E. H. Williams
M. L. Butler
Hardenbrook
Physicians Appointed for Long Island Hospital
At Mayor Cur tis recommendation, commissioners of public institutions appoint Drs. Maurice H Richardson Edward N Whittier A Lawrence Mason William M Conant and George Haven as start of physicians and surgeons for the hospital at Long Island They will pay occasional visits attend to cases and matters arising at the institution.
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Curtis
Long Island
Maurice H. Richardson
Beacon Street
Edward N. Whittier
Boylston Street
A. Lawrence Mason
Clarendon Street
William M. Conant
Newbury Street
George Haven
Exeter Street
Tufts Delta Upsilon Chapter Opens New House
The Tufts Delta Upsilon chapter celebrated the formal opening of its colonial style three story house off Packard Avenue with a faculty reception. Built at about $10,000 the building features bay windows with views to Boston and a veranda. The event hosted professors, matrons, and guests including Miss Clement of Newton and Miss Marshall of New York, with a buffet luncheon to end the evening.
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Tufts Chapter
Delta Upsilon
Packard Avenue
Tufts
Robert B. Smith
Smith
Boston
College
Capen
Knight
Kingsley
Joseph Saunders
L. L. Perry
L. Pierce
Brown
Snyder
Harmon
Lewis
Sibley
Miss Pout
Miss Putnam
Miss Day
Alice Cherrington
Miss Twombley
Miss Brown
Hodge
Betsch
H. P. Franks
F. L. Sweet
Messrs. Felton
Durkee
E. C. Craig
W. S. Parks and
Powell
NEAT WEEN' PLAYS AT BOSTON THEATRES THIS WEEK
The Boston theatre scene runs a busy week with Wilson Barrett closing his Boston Theatre engagement after The Manxman performances. Park Theatre showcases A Black Sheep's, Hollis Street hosts The Girl I Left Behind Me, and reports note strong crowds at each venue.
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Wilson Barrett
Boston
Aladdin, Jr
Castle Square
Boston Theatre
Ben My Chree
Hollis Street Theatre
Belasco & Fyles
Hollis
Joseph Haworth
Haworth
Nat C. Goodwin
Chas. Frohman
Keegan murder trial alibi witnesses tested in court
In Providence the Keegan murder case heard key alibi witnesses. Mrs Mary A Bacon testified Keegan left the 27th at 2 pm and returned 7 pm though cross examination damaged the alibi. The defense sought a late night wagon report but witnesses contradicted themselves. Police meanwhile removed a likely traveling con artist, Frederick Stebbins, from Boston after exposing his scheme to bleed banks on credit.
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Keegan
Mary A. Bacon
Emily C. Chambers
Scituate Woods
Providence
Vera A. Dexter
M. D. L. Mowry
Westminster Street
Atorney-General
Watts
Hanscom
Clark
Boston
State Street
New York
Frederick Stebbins
Gerraughty
Houghton
Stebbins
Burke
Theatre
Black’s
Flood Gallagher engagement announced in Temple milliner’s nuptials
The engagement of Alderman Thomas W. Flood to Miss Cassie G. Gallagher a Temple place milliner has been announced. The happy event takes place the 2th inst.
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Thomas W. Flood
Cassie G. Gallagher
Temple Place
Somerville Girl Missing Stirs Family Appeal for Help
William Duffy of Somerville appeals through the Post for news of his daughter Sophia Duffy a pretty 18 year old salesgirl from 8 Poplar Court who disappeared Christmas morning. She left with a few clothes and little money, was last seen in a gray flannel outfit and buff jacket, and her parents fear she may be harmed or detained away from home.
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The
Post
Sophia Duffy
William Duffy
Poplar Court
Somerville
Dust to Dust in Marlboro Martyr to Working People
The funeral for Harry Robinson was held at his father-in-law Reuben Ward's home in Marlboro New Hampshire. Rev John G Colby spoke on his heroic contributions to workers in shops and factories and opposed greed. Martha Moore Avery of the People's Union and Thomas C Brophy of the Socialist Labor party attended and spoke.
Death From A Fall At Coal Yard Claim Casey Life
John S. Casey aged 28 an employee of the Philadelphia and Reading company fell from the runway at the coal yard in Newburyport on February 1. He suffered a skull fracture six broken ribs and internal injuries and died a few hours later leaving a family.
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Newburyport
John S. Casey
Philadelphia & Reading Company
Man Sentenced for Manslaughter in Pittsfield
In Pittsfield on February 1, Judge Maynard sentenced Edward John Carroll of Great Barrington to two years in the House of Correction for manslaughter after he struck George De Verney on May 18, 1894, the fatal blow causing death when his head hit the pavement. Carroll pleaded guilty. Louis Hirsch received eighteen months for adultery.
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Pittsfield
Maynard
Edward John Carroll
Great Barrington
House of Correction
Carroll
George de Verney
Louis Hirsch
Dedham Aids Dorchester Home in Charity Show
Dedham Feb 1 The Young Ladies Charitable Association Dedham district led by Miss Mary H B Keelan presented a successful program in Memorial Hall featuring tableaux solos baton drill and recitations. Proceeds benefit the Dorchester Consumptives Home in Boston.
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Dedham
Young Ladies’ Charitable Association
Dedham District
Mary HB. Keelan
Memorial Hall
Dorothy H. McManus
Lizzie Riley
Joseph I. Riley
Frank H. Murdy
A. M. Leonard
Bertha Boardman
Mary J. Tracy
Owen Reynolds
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Baseball Notes
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Tommy Ryan
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Ryan
New York Herald
Seaside Club
Dick Newton
Coney Island
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John Boyle
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St. Louis
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Parson Davies
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Erie Medical CO
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Howard Atheneum
Troja
Clipper
Martinettes
Mlle
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Capitola Forrest
Masaud
Martha
Violet Mascotte Burlesque
David Henderson
Castle Square Theatre
Anna Boyd
Frankie Raymond
Irene Verona
Allene Crater
Nellie Lynch
Bessie Pope
John J. Burke
Henry Norman
Albert Froom
John E. Murphy
Charles Turner
Martha Irmler
Catherine Barthe
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the Grand Museum
Katherine Rober
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London Gaiety Girls
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Doris
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Maggie Cline
al H. Wilson
Mark Price
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Northa
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Old Historic Howard
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Violet Mascotte
Forty Thieves
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V’s Canal
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American College of Psychical Science AT
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ON Barrett
Great London Company
Mr. Barrett
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Austin and Stone
Stremont Row
Wild Australians
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Holland Band
Endless Amusementa
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Tschern
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Woot
Lotta’ Sipe
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