Strong-Voigt Tale Tangles Boxing Plans in El Paso
In El Paso on February 11, tensions rise as Voigt presses for a Strong versus Burley rematch while Strong remains tied to a Paterson date with Baker on February 24. Burley offers a bold purse boost to lure a second bout, but Paterson contracts and good faith push Strong to refuse breaking the original match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voigt
Nick Burley
Wescott
Burley
Strong
Baker
Paterson
Tuohey
Prize Fighting Ban Moves Esteemed Boxer to London Arena
An attorney general directs subordinates to enforce the new prize fighting ban in territories and prevent violations. The anticipated bout shifts away from the Rio Grande region to London where police interference may be avoided. Fitzsimmons, fully trained, awaits battle with Maher and others as crowds expect Burley to recover from a prior loss and challenge Strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
London
Fitzsimmons
el Paso
Martin Julian
Jack Everhardt
Maher
Fight on the Books as Officials Plan Weekend Battle
Reports from a meeting indicate Jim Hall Buck Connelly and Jerry Marshall will back the chosen fighters toward a ring showdown between tonight and Friday afternoon. Spectator limits and a round price set for all in attendance. Stuart regains control over the contest including photography rights. Maher may face Fitzsimmons if the bout happens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hall
Buck Connelly
Jerry Marshall
el Paso
Stuart
Maher
New Mexico
Fitzsimmons
James
Ball Park
Boxing Gossip and Talks With Voigt and Strong Manager
Boxing gossip notes a long discussion yesterday with Fred Voigt manager of Charlie Strong. The brief exchange hints at possible career moves and future plans in boxing management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Voigt
Charlie Strong
Sterling Elliott Elected President of the L A W
Sterling Elliott of Boston won the L A W presidential race 104 to 73 over Willison in Baltimore on the eve of the 96 meet with Louisville chosen as site. The convention discussed racing control, class B eligibility, and proposed circuit plans for a national meet as part of ongoing governance debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Sterling Elliott
Boston
Willison
Louisville
Gideon
The
Racing Board
United States
St. Louis
Conway W. Sams
Maryland
Mr. Willison
Messrs. Westlake
Connecticut
Gerlach
Chicago
Robert
Missouri
Spencer T. Williams
Massachusetts
Mr. Potter
New York
Elliott
Perkins
M. F. Cossum
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
A. C. Morrison
Wisconsin
Morrison
Cossum
Potter
E.S. Hartwell
Denver
Bicycle Club Outing And Industry Notes In Sudbury Press
Hick He The Press Club plans a special parlor car trip to Medford leaving Northampton and Washington streets at 7 p m sharp. Members should notify Secretary Pease to join. The Handbook issued as Artman's Cycle Road Directory of the United States is a 590 page reference on the bicycle trade priced 50 cents from Cycle Trade Publishing Company Philadelphia. Boston District Electrical Medical Society met at the Thorndike with a talk on bicycle riding being injurious. The Boston Wheelmen held a leap year dance at Dover and Washington streets, enjoyed by many couples. Dayton agency news clarified naming George H Anderson near Dudley street. Life insurance paid for death of world gardler F G Lenge. Kings County Wheelmen of New York oppose the Armstrong bicycle bill. H E Miles of Victor Wheel Company reportedly resigned. Overman Wheel Company may resist the loss given Miles helped produce a notable catalogue. The bicycle show opening next Saturday prompted Miles to telegraph resignation. No final decision yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Club
Medford
Northampton
Washington Streets
Pease
United States
Cycle Trade Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Boston District Electrical Medical Society
Thorndike
Drs. Miles
Perrins
Chase
Boston
Dover
Dayton
George H. Anderson
Dudley Street
Ferdinand
Anderson
F. G. Lenge
Kings County Wheelmen
New York
Armstrong
H. E. Miles
Victor Wheel Company
Overman Wheel Company
Miles
Overman
Boston Cycle Board of Trade Forms at Major Meeting
A large gathering of 23 leading bicycle firms at the Thorndike on Boylston street adopts the Boston Cycle Board of Trade. Officers elected include Very Cycle Co. president and John F. Morrill as temporary secretary as the group pledges unity to boost Boston and New England’s bicycle industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorndike
Boylston Street
Boston
New England
Very
Bliss to Hold Reception for America Bicycle
Mr L H Bliss hosts a reception at 49 Columbus Avenue from Saturday evening Feb 15 to Feb 22 daily 8 to 9 pm to meet the world's heaviest rider and view America's model truss frame bicycle lineup including Ben-Hur and Viking tires and other high priced cycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Avenue
Viking
By-laws and territorial jurisdiction set for cycle industry board
A meeting agenda outlines appointing by laws and a constitution for adoption, plus a committee led by Mr. Very to decide territory under board control. It is expected the board will govern all of New England. The next meeting is scheduled Tuesday evening, with venue to be decided. Attendees include major cycle, pedal, rubber, and machine firms. The original call bears signatures from Gormally & Jeffery and several cycle companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Very
New England
Union Cycle Manufacturing Company
EH. E. Brown
Bigelow & Dowse
F. M. Curtis
Eclipse Cycle Company
C. A. Underwood
John Wood
Yost Manufacturing Company
Fowle Cycle Manufacturing Company
Davis Sewing Machine Company
Newton Rubber Works Company
O. J. Faxon
A. & J. M. Anderson
Very Cycle Company
Wright & Ditson
Gormally & Jeffery
Indiana Cycle Company
H. B. Shattuck
Record Pedal Company
Prof Shaw Directory Inquiry Ad
A short notice requests readers to check the directory to locate Prof Shaw or contact for terms by phone or mail. The ad emphasizes seeking the professor if known and offers alternative steps for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Shaw
Dorchester Centrals Clinch Lead In Second Division Bowling
Dorchester Centrals beat Oxford to maintain first place in the Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League second division. Wheelock starred with a five strike burst in the second string while Winslow opened Oxford with four spares. Oxford rallied later, but Dorchester still held a comfortable lead as they approach a crucial match with Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Dorchester Centrals
Massachusetts
Oxford
Dorchesters
Wheelock
Winslow
Arlington
Carruths defeat Jameisons in City League tilt
In a City League match at the Carruths alleys the Carruths team beat the Jameisons of Somerville by the listed score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carruths
Jameisons
Somerville
Binns Ee
E. Fratus
Kinsman
J. Fratus
Pike
E — Enone
Bedell
Paskall Oe
Ny Ee Ween
Powder House club wins State League clash in Somerville
Jouett starred for the Old Powder House club in West Somerville last night, lifting them to a second place in the third division as they defeated the Central club bowlers of Somerville. Central led early, but Skinner and Jouett each struck out in the crucial third string to swing the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jouett
Old Powder House Club
West Somerville
Central Club
Somerville
Centrals
Skinner
Casserly Bros. defeat Haskill Adams in high scoring chess?
The Casserly Bros. of Chelsea edged Haskill Adams & Co. at the Hub alleys with a 2232 to 2158 victory in a high scoring match last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casserly Bros
Chelsea
Haskill, Adams & Co
Reading Athletics and City Teams Face Combined Scores
Athletic records list multiple teams and scores across several cities including Melrose-Melrose 2802 Reading Athletics 2459 and Waltham-Philedians 2590 Reviews of Chelsea 2552. Other entries include Brockton-Keswick 2508 Campello Oat ed Nashua N H Nashua 2099 and Essex 2164 with additional matchups among Brockton Metropolitans 2256 Spofford Mitchells 2506 P B Keith 2349 Whitman Keith 2231 Spofford Mitchell Jr 2065 Crescents 1954 Beverly N R R 2462 Ipswich 2146 Beverly Resolutes 2294 Clevelands 2058 and Lynn Dorchester Centrals 2714 Oxfords 2568.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Melrose Athletics
Reading
Waltham—Philedians
Chelsea
Brockton—Keswick
Campello
Oat
Nashua
N. H
Essex
Brockton
Donoghue Sets World Records In Ice Skating
Joe Donoghue, at the ice palace in Washington, lowered the world records for half mile and mile in rink skating. He clocked 1:49 for the half mile, beating Neilson of Montreal who held 1:20 2-5. He finished the mile in 2:38, matching his half mile time and surpassing the previous mile record of 2:46 set by Donoghue himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ice Palace
Joe Donoghue
Neilson
Montreal
Donoghue
Skating Championships At Wood Island Park Expected
Crowded monster skating carnival draws entrants and potential winners eyeing a northeastern title. If victorious they may challenge Canada’s champion. Races planned on outdoor ice if suitable, with spectators offered a safe viewing venue at Wood Island Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cham Fon
Canada
Wood Island Park
Boston Players Begin Contract Talks for Next Season
Manager Frank G. Selee mailed reserved contracts to Boston players. Several stars like Bergen, Stivetts and Ganzel have signed. A captain, likely Hughey Duffy, will be chosen after spring work. Salary talks address Jimmy Collins, Billy Hamilton, and the catching staff remain at last year wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Selee
Boston
Bergen
Stivetts
Ganzel
Billy Hamilton
Hughey Duffy
Duffy
Jimmy Bannon
Jimmy Collins
Collins
Louisville
Tucker
Head of Infant Robbery Reported in Dorchester
Mrs. McDevitt of Freeport street says two unknown men entered her Dorchester home yesterday morning, snatched her six month old infant at gunpoint, ransacked the house, and escaped with about $75 in valuables after threatening to kill the child if she cried. Police previously deemed the tale doubtful and withheld it pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
McDevitt
Freeport Street
Weyler issues proclamations to Cuba as new captain general
General Weyler, newly named captain general and commander in chief, issues orders to volunteers regulars Marines and Cuban inhabitants. He calls for unity and loyalty while threatening harsh action against anyone aiding the rebels and urges Cubans to defend Spanish rule and reforms under the crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Weyler
Cuba
Spain
Spanish Victory Claimed in Cuba Engagement
Despatch from Havana to Imparcial reports General Godoy defeated about 2000 insurgents led by Lagret and Nunez between Sagua and Cienfuegos. Patriots carried many dead from the field, leaving eighteen bodies and a large stock of arms ammunition and provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Havana
Imparcial
Godoy
Lagret
Nunez
Sagua
Cienfuegos
HOVERING AT GERTHS DOOR CHELSEA CRIME UPDATE
Mrs Prescott and Bridget Cullen were savagely assaulted by a husband at their Chelsea street Charlestown home Monday afternoon and were alive at a late hour last night. Mrs Sophia Whitten trapeze performer who fell at Keiths Theatre Monday evening fractured her spine and is still alive but recovery doubtful.
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Prescott
Bridget Cullen
Chelsea Street
Charlestown
Sophia Whitten
Keith’s
Lincoln Republican Club Endorses Reed for President
The Lincoln Republican Club met at 336 Washington Street last evening and passed resolutions supporting Thomas B. Reed as the presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Republican Club
Washington Street
Thomas B. Reed
Hearing Notice on Railroads Crossings and Electric Power Use
The Massachusetts Committee on Railroads will hear Winslow Warren and others on crossings of public and private ways with the New York New Haven Hartford and New England railroads in Hyde Park and Dedham. They seek legislation to alter crossings and to secure electric power use on the Dedham branches. The session is at Room 180 State House on Feb 20 at 10 30 a m. Arthur H Wellman, Chairman. Charles I Bond, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Committee On Railroads
Winslow Warren
New York
New Haven & Hartford
New England
Hyde Park
Dedham
New York, New Haven & Hartford Road
Arthur H. Wellman
Charles I. Bond
Hearing on Brockton Street Railway extension
State House Boston February 10 1898 the Committee on Street Railways will hear interested parties on the Brockton Street Railway petition to extend tracks to Baston galiwam 136 Boston on Thursday February 13 at 10 30 a m Joel D Miller chairman George H Mellen clerk of the committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Committee On Street Railways
Brockton Street Railway
Baston
Galiwam
Joel D, Miller
George H. Mellen
Extension Hearing for Fall River and New Bedford Street Railway
State House Boston February 10 1896 announces extension of time for extension and operation of the Fall River and New Bedford Street Railway Company at Room 186 State House on Thursday February 18 at 11 80 o clock a m Joel D Miller chairman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Committee On Street Railways
Fall River
New Bedford Street Railway Company
Joel D. Miller
George H. Mellen
Hearing on Green Harbor by Harbor and Public Lands Committee
The Committee on Harbors and Public Lands will hold a hearing on the Green Harbor portion of the Harbor and Land Commissioners report. The session occurs at Room 136 State House on Friday February 21 at 10 30 a m. Joseph B Maccabe chairman. Arthur D Story clerk of the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Committee On Harbors and Public Lands
Harbor and Land Commissioners
Green Harbor
Joseph B. Maccabe
Arthur D. Story
Public Health Committee to Hear On Face Breach Regulations
The Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing for interested parties on an act to regulate sale of face breaches and similar preparations. The session will be in Room 184 at the State House on Thursday February 18 at 11 oclock a m. Isaac P. Hutchinson is chairman and George A. Wales is clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Committee On Public Health
Isaac P. Hutchinson
George A. Wales
Hearing on Deeds Fees Bill Before County Committee
The Committee on Counties will hold a private hearing for parties interested in the bill regarding Registers of Deeds fees at Private Secretary's Stoa m State House on Monday February 17 at 10 30 a m. Chairman Frederick W Dallinger presides with Walter I Howard as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Frederick W. Dallinger
Walter I’. Howard
Street Commissioners Hearing on Street Name Change
Hamilton and Batterymarch streets. The Board will hear a petition to rename Hamilton street Batterymarch street at City Hall on Friday February 14 at 3 p m. Board Chairman John P. Dore presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton and
Batterymarch Streets
Board of Street Commissioners
City Hall
Hamilton Street
Batterymarch Street
John P. Dore
Washington's Birthday senate reading and seeds bill action
The Senate, on Hoar's motion, orders Washington's farewell address read on February 22. The finance bill recommendation is held over. The seeds distribution bill, amended by West, passes, directing the Agriculture Secretary to procure and distribute seeds for 1896 at a fair price. Blanchard discusses the Monroe doctrine and calls for strong legislative expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoar
Rep
Mass
Journal
Senate
Quay
Finance Committee
Merrill
West
Dem
Secretary of Agriculture
Blanchard
Committee On Foreign Affairs
New England Confirmations by Senate
The Senate confirmed several nominations including Frank C. Richardson for Gloucester Massachusetts collector of customs and James S. McCabe for United States marshal of Rhode Island. Postmasters named H. H. Harden Ellsworth Maine G. R. Smith Kennebunk Maine A Wilbur Madison New Hampshire J W Bean Derry Depot Vermont Mary W Chase Derby Line Massachusetts George Cushing Hingham Rhode Island W P Clancy Westerly Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Frank C. Richardson
Gloucester
Mass
James 8. McCabe
United States
Rhode Island
Maine
H. H. Harden
Ellsworth
G. R. Smith
Kennebunk
A. Wilbur
Madison
New Hampshire
J. W. Bean
Derry Depot
Vermont
Mary W. Chase
Derby Line
Massachusetts
George Cushing
Hingham
W. P. Clancy
Westerly
Tragic Train Fatality At Fells Station
An unknown man aboard train No. 67 leapt from the car as it departed Fells Station for Reading. He was dragged under the wheels, losing both legs, an arm, and died instantly. Undertaker Pierce took charge of the body. The man, about 40, 5 ft 10 in, 175 pounds, had red mustache and gray hair, wore dark clothing and russet shoes, and carried 14 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Fells
Reading
Undertaker Pierce
Miss Lavery Hosts Pleasant South Boston Dance
Miss May Lavery held a well attended dancing party at Gray's Hall South Boston last evening. About 150 couples attended and the proceeds benefited Rev Father Merritt's Gate of Heaven Church fair. Mr D L Prendergast directed the dancing.
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U.S. Marsia
Arizona
Indian Territory
Harmon
West End Street Railway Social and Athletic Club
Frank Steele
Robert Fitzsimmons
Peter Maher
Jimmy Kelley
Nahant
Phil Brennan
Dave Sullivan
Brennan
Sullivan
Princeton Social and Athletic Club
Endicott Street
Park Social Club
West End
Lawrence
Chas. Lawrence & CO
Commercial St
Easly
LAW
NXT
Hick
Board OF Trade
MR. L. H. Bliss
America
Graham
Sabia Y
B. B. Emery
Columbus Ave
Dorchester Oe
Merriam Ee Ale
Morrill Eee
McConnell
Boston College Wheelmen
Burke
Fraser
Weer
Ewer
Lynch Waeere
Broderick
Ste
Dean Ee Ere
Christie A Eeetee
Vegelahn
Bryan Eeee
Berge
Tocbies Vcxiseees
Roxbury
Knappee
Dowes
Gordon Seer
Mahan Ee
Bee Seeeeere
Hee
Garden City Wheelmen
Clark Er
Fraiser
Piva Ea Reene Er Los
Story
MecGarrett
Secodeevanr
Inman
Mt. Washington
Portmore Es
Wheeler
Seieeneees
Strout Seene Eereer
J. Beltie
Sewer Sso
Mattapan
W Parker
I Parker
Andrews
Nichols
H. Carter
Team Tubal
Vinksckoss
City League
OLD Powder House
Enee Eee
Sinner
Crockett Seer
Waterman
Senor
Brastow Eee Nares
Salmon E
Pushee
Robertson —Speed
Nero
Gerth's
Reed
California
Blanchard & Farrar
Faneul Hall Square
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Senator Hoar
Richardson
Cushing
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