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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1899

Page

3

High Rolling B A A Bowlers Dominate Newtowne Hosts

In North Cambridge, the B A A team swept three games over Newtowne delegates in the Amateur League of Boston and vicinity. All BA A bowlers opened with at least 170, led by Legate with 208, while Wardwell and others posted strong series as the visitors widened their league lead.

North Cambridge Boston Newtowne Unicorn Legate Cca Ci Pas Baka Be Gee AO Wardwell Beveveckse Cuane Bowler Olive Kemp Hayden Tuttle Clark

Hartford Triumph Over Providence in Tight Polo Game

Hartford defeated Providence 9 to 5 at Providence. Captain Cotter earned high praise for late surges after replacing Maynard in the final period. Cotter scored twice, tied the game, and helped Hartford take a three goal lead before finishing strong amid a rough contest including a punch exchange between Cunningham and Cusick.

Providence R. I Hartford Cotter Mooney Maynard Cunningham Cusick Wootke Heffernan Cusiek

Taunton Edges East Weymouth In Overtime Polo Clash

Taunton defeated East Weymouth 8 to 7 in a five minute overtime polo game. Fuller starred in goal for Taunton, with 44 stops to lead the defense. Magee and Schofield led rushes for East Weymouth with 9 each, while Maone and Miller drew fouls and the crowd reached 3 in attendance.

Taunton East Weymouth Fuller Magee Schofield Mullen Miller Maone

Cambridge Gym Games at Cambridgeport Gymnasium

The Cambridgeport Gymnasium members staged a productive meet with strong performances. Ronald McDonald led in the mile before H. Purcell overtook him to win. Alex McDonald won the thousand, Spillane impressed in middle distance, and Brown claimed the shot put at over 39 feet. The pursuit race was canceled due to athlete fatigue.

Cambridgeport Gymnasium Ronald McDonald H. Purcell Alex. McDonald Spillane Neil Kelliher

South Boston Y. C. Racing Plans For Season

Directors of the South Boston Yacht Club met at the United States Hotel to discuss this season s racing and the new clubhouse. A liberal appropriation was made for the regatta committee to maintain the high racing standard. The annual ball will be held this evening in Paul Revere Hall. Regular meeting set for February 22.

South Boston Y. C South Boston Yacht Club United States Regatta Paul Revere Hall

Mellen Motion on Philippines Treaty Divides House

The Massachusetts House debated Mellen's proposal to form a committee of the whole to express a view on the departure from republic tradition and the Philippines war. Members spoke of politics, risk, and public will, with a final roll call split along party lines 54 to 131, including crossovers.

United States Republic Representative Mellen James H. Mellen Worcester Hoar House Philippines Hawes Weymouth Committee On Federal Relations Washington Bennett Saugus Myers Cambridge Boutwell Mellen Mills Newburyport Fitts of Somerville Fitzgerald

Senate Tackles the Moth Gypsy Moth Appropriation

The Senate debated the gypsy moth appropriation with familiar arguments. An amendment to limit spending to 17 000 dollars was defeated 22 to 4. The bill’s passage was postponed until today.

Senate Tague Soule Feneno Joy

Loss of the Londonian judged. officers praised for rescue

The Board of Trade court commends Londonian officers and Vedamore and Maria Rickmers crews for saving lives after the Boston to London steamer Londonian foundered on Nov 25. It exonerates the captain, states steering gear failed from waste dropped by a drowned carpenter, and notes twenty five men defied orders by boarding a pinnace that swamped.

London Board of Trade Londonian Boston Vedamore Maria Rickmers Lves

Di Blasi Extradition Sought for Boston Murder Suspect

Chief Inspector Watts met Governor Walcott with a Palermo cable confirming arrest of Di Blasi, wanted for the murder of Boston health official J. M. Ellis last June. Governor wired Secretary Hay to urge Italian authorities to hold Di Blasi. extradition papers prepared. officers to depart for Italy. Watts may accompany.

Watts Walcott United States Palermo di Blasi J. M. Ellis Boston John Hay Washington Italy

Peace Treaty Summary Between United States and Spain

The agreement cedes Puerto Rico Guam and the Philippines to the United States, with Spain renouncing sovereignty over Cuba. The U S pays Spain 20 million dollars within three months of ratification. Ten years of free port access for Spanish ships, prisoner exchanges, and eventual self government for the islands are outlined, along with prisoner releases and transfer arrangements for those held in Cuba the Philippines and Guam.

Spain Cuba United States Porto Rico West Indies Guam Ladrone Archipelago Philippine Archipelago Philippine Islands Manila McEnery Senate Philippines

Senate Vote on Treaty Sparks Westing House Amendments

Vice-President interrupted Senator Money to announce the vote on the Philippines treaty amendment from Senator West as presented by Mr. Gorman in West’s absence. McEnery opposed the amendment, Jones of Nevada McLaurin and Kenney supported it, and McLaurin’s rationale cited Manila hostilities. The fallout shifted some opposition, with McLaurin’s stance easing ratification, and Jones urging expansion’s danger. The Senate then opened the doors after ratification to address the McKisnery resolution, with Hoar speaking on the measure.

Money Friends of the Treaty Manila Teller Fairbanks Senate West Philippines Cuba Gorman McEnery Jones Nevada McLaurin Kenney Senator McLaurin Aldrich McKisnery Mrr Hoar Mr. Horr Mr. Aldrich Maryland Lindsay Caffery United States Mr. Gray Agoncillo Spooner Washington Bacon

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