Massachusetts Grand Army convention elects officers in Fremont Temple
The Massachusetts Grand Army department met for its twenty sixth annual convention in Fremont Temple. On opening day 115 delegates from 209 lodges were present. The credential committee reported the attendance and the first business was the election of officers, with Wetherbee elected vice director and E W Hall named department commander.
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Post 61 Elects Eli W Hall Commander and Names Delegates
Post 61 unanimously elected Comrade Eli W Hall as department commander in a brief speech. Leutz nominated Colonel Henry Walker of Post 15 Boston for senior vice commander, while Wilfred A Wetherbee of Post 62 Newton secured the role unanimously after 474 votes. Delegates to the Indianapolis encampment were named: Kilas A Barton Lynn Post 5, John Killian Roxbury Post 26, Benjamin A Lavery Brockton Post 13, Charles St Anthony Taunton Post 3, John H Putnam Revere Post 199, John W Walker Cambridge Post 30, William H Evelyth Cambridge Post 56, John G McCarter Milford Post 22, Thomas O Garra Worcester Post 10, Frank E Ormtt Melrose Post 4, Jesse Pickett Pittsfield Post 125, Allison M Stickney.
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Leutz
Henry Walker
Boston
Innis
Wilfred A. Wetherbee
Newton
Wetherbee
Carrington
Hyde Park
Milford
Thomas O’garra
Worcester
Frank E. Or Mtt
Melrose
Jesse Pickett
Pittsfield
Allison M. Stickney
G A R Post Ballots and Dinner at Faneuil Hall
The second ballot for junior vice department commander elected Joseph W. Thayer. Comrade Meech of Worcester presented a portrait of General Charles Devens for department headquarters. Commander Hall received a gavel made from Neponset’s old Minot house. Medical director nominees included Isaac W. Starbird, who was elected. An annual G A R dinner at Faneuil Hall drew about 400 veterans and guests with Governor Russell and Lt Governor Wolcott in attendance.
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C. C. Adams
Boston
Henry Walker
John H. Adams
Dalton
Sylvester C. Frost
Arlington
John H. Abbott
Fall River
Walters. Sampson
Hubbard M. Abbott
Northampton
Henry W. Downs
Newton
Joseph W. Hill
Charlestown
Gilbert L. Jewett
North Adams
William H. Nichols
McIntire
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Neponset
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Lowell
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Russell
Wolcott
Churchill’s Fitting and Touching Response Cited
The article notes that mand er Churchill delivered a fitting and touching response, honoring the moment with restraint and grace.
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Installed Officers for Massachusetts Women’s Relief Corps
The Meionaon hall hosted a packed ceremony as the Massachusetts Department of the Women’s Relief Corps publicly installed officers for the coming year. Mrs Emma V Loud of Salem performed the installing, with Mrs Elizabeth V Lang of Hyde Park conducting. President Emily L Clark of Northampton took the oath as the audience rose, and officers named include senior vice President Clare J Hale of Athol and junior vice President Eva COox of Gloucester along with treasurer Sarah E Fuller of Medford and executive board members Helen L Brigham Anna K Diy Sarah Co Walkley Abbie T Usher and Carrie S L Bagley. Musical interludes by Allen R F Allen and the Mendelssohn Quartet plus Your Ladies Orchestra of South Boston filled the evening with patriotic selections.
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Order
Emma V. Loud
Salem
Elizabeth V. Lang
Hyde Park
Emily, L. Clark
Northampton
Emily L. Clark
Clare Jh.ae
Athol
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Gloucester
Sarah E. Fuller
Medford
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Anna K. Diy
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Allen R. F. Allen
Braintree
Mendelsohn Quartet
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Hagen to Skate Donoghue in Newburg Showdown
The backer G C Walton claims Hagen will skate Donoghue for 250 dollars in Newburg or St John. Donoghue agrees to a three race series on one day with distances of one three and five miles. If they race, it may be on February 18 on the Hudson River with strong bets in Newburg and backing from local clubs.
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Lafayette Boxing Night Promises Local Spotlight
The Lafayette Social and Athletic Club on Haverhill Street hosts a boxing meeting on February 22 in honor of Washington's Birthday. Featured bouts include Dick O'Brien of Lewiston versus D J Sullivan at 144 pounds and Mike Sears versus McGeen at 105 pounds, with additional open class entries and prospects for a club barge conversion to a steam launch for harbor duties.
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Arlington Boat Club Tops Jamaicas In Inter-Glub Bowling
At Jamaica Plain last evening the Arlington Boat Club defeated the Jamaicas by sixty five pins. Carter and Hyde starred with strong marks and high counts in strikes and spares across the match, while Nolte Scott Dickerman Moulton Stevens Durgin Hesseltine and Flanders contributed solid totals for Arlington.
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Charley Mitchell Sails to New York After Jail Term
London Feb 9 Charley Mitchell the pugilist released from two months imprisonment sailed today on the Majestic for New York He plans a world championship bout with Jim Corbett with a clause to forfeit 10000 if either fails to show at the scratch The move signals a potential American settlement and major title clash placement
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Corinthian's Dates Regatta Schedule Set for Season
The Corinthian Yacht Club announces fixtures for the season. Key events include the handi cap regatta on June 17, club regatta on July 4, first and second championship regattas on July 15 and August 5, and the mid-summer series August 14–19 with several championships culminating in a sail off and handicap regatta on September 4. A date for ladies’ day will be announced later.
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James Defeats Meaney In B A A Junior Tennis Final
Ellerton James wins the junior championship at the B A A tournament in Ellerton, defeating Tyrre Meaney with set scores 6-4, 5-7, 6-0. Meaney faced unbalanced odds reflected as minus 15.
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Knife attack witnesses identify accused at hospital
In Boston the attack left Mr. Jones badly wounded in Jaynes's apothecary. O'Dona and Perveso were identified by Jones at Massachusetts General Hospital as the assailants. A postman described the disturbance as witnesses said they quarreled on Commercial Street and India corner.
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Races at Guttengburg and Gloucester feature multiple races results
Special to the Post summarizes ten races from four and a half to six furlongs with winners including Rappat Hypatia Rigel att Lismore John Hickey Running Bird and Genie filly among others. Betting odds list favorites such as Rappat Hypatia Blackburn and Inferno. Times and placements are given for each race along with top finishers and betting lines.
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Mistake of a Life and Fires Sweep Boston Area
A Boston report details four alarms within an hour including Atlantic avenue and India wharf fires. Wool stocks valued at about 50000 suffered total loss with 55000 insured. total damage near 45000. Insurance men attribute fires to carelessness or spontaneous combustion in oil waste, not incendiarism, and urge higher premiums for risky dry goods districts. William T. Cox of Providence endorses Dr. Greene’s Nervara remedy after paralysis scare.
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Winners at Glovcrster racing meet six races run
Special to the Post reports the day’s winners across six races at Glovcrster. Congress won the first with Needmore second and Fitzroy third. Sir Lister led the second, Fernwood topped the third, Amos A. won the fourth, Ray captured the fifth, and Blackmailer was first in the sixth.
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Vespers Triumph in Chelsea Bowling Match
The Vespers, league leaders, beat Chelsea by thirty six pins with a team total of 238. The five Review bowlers added 2345, while Goulding led individually with 546.
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Indicted for Vote Buying in New Reprorp
Residents of the city hear talk of a grand jury session after hearing fifty to seventy five witnesses in a vote buying case. It is reported twenty one indictments were found though only thirteen are made public. Eight indictments are believed against alleged vote buyers, with names and details to be released after bench warrants and arrests.
Connecticut Lightweight Title Bout Set for Feb 16
StamMrorp Connecticut Feb 9 Harry Lane of Bridgeport fights Ed Brady of Stamford for the lightweight championship for 1000 dollars and gate receipts. The match will be at Shippan Point near here on the 16th inst.
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Harry Lane
Bridgeport
Ed Brady
Stamford
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