Hall Plans Bold Comeback Fight For King’s Ransom
Jim Hall writes Captain Cooke promising peak form for a March 8 bout against Fitzsimmons in New Orleans with a $40,000 purse. He reports swift training, fits to fight, and confidence in upsetting the odds while noting trainer John Kline’s support. Also notes Hennessey seeking a bout with Jack McGee and talks of Goddard, Mitchell, and other heavyweight shuffles in the boxing scene.
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New Orleans
Hall
Fitzsimmons
Bob
Cooke
Jim Hall
Strauss
Lakewood Hotel
Grant
John Kline
Fitzsimons
My Hall
How the Vote Stands At Boston Athletic Association
Boston Athletic Association members vote on raising annual dues to 50 dollars. Initial opposition stemmed from beliefs the extra income would go to athletics, but funds are earmarked for annex construction. Support grows as members reassess benefits with 579 in favor and 503 against after recent postings.
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Boston Athletic Association
NEA A A U plan for World’s Fair team selection
A committee at the AAU meeting in Boston proposed forming a team to represent NEA AAU at the World’s Fair in Chicago. They urged the board to elect a squad of up to ten athletes who meet specified qualification marks across sprint, distance, hurdles, jumps, throws, and walks.
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Chicago
Roxbury Alleys Open With Modern Design and Exhibition Lanes
E P Libby J B Harlow Louis Harlow and F Estabrook announce Roxbury alleys at 22094 Washington street opposite Vernon open Tuesday evening Feb 21. Alleys boast latest fittings and meet America Bowling League measurements with two pareve alleys for exhibition games.
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E. P. Libby
J. B Harlow
Louis Harlow
F. ©. Estabrook
Roxbury
Washington Street
Vernon
America Rowing League
Casino Bowlers Triumph Over Salems on Norfolk House
The Casinos defeated the Salems on Norfolk House alleys last night 2584 pins to 2247. The Casino score is the second highest ever made.
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Norfolk House
Horse Racing Daily Races at Guttenburg Gloucester Jct NJ
The post summarizes six races from Guttenburg Gloucester Jct NJ with results, times, and betting odds. Winners include Marcellus Azrael Lester Laura S Hymn Tasso and more with places and prices listed for each event.
Winning Horses at Gloucester Park February Races
Special to the Post lists winners from Gloucester NJ on February 15. Races cover five to six and one half furlongs with horses Chauncey Harry Hinkson Gonzales Fox Grape Needmore Eatontown Shakspere Greenbay Greenbay and others and include times and betting odds.
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N. J
Chauncey
Lazzotta
Equator
Harry Hinkson
Silvana
Mutiny
National
Juggler
Needmore
Stringfellow
Eatontown
My Craft
Woodburn
Eaton- Up
Shakspere
Shamrock Vokcino
Cerebur
Lee
Eolie
Pepe Onaway
Ballston
Greenbay
Cloverdale
Roy
Lochiel
Madge L
Zingara
Mondlece
Capstone
Harry Russell
Major Thornton
Montague
Richard K. Fox
McGregor
Grounds Remodeling At Oakland Garden Set For New Athletics
The Oakland Garden grounds will be rebuilt into the finest New England athletic field. A gravel three lap bicycle track surrounds a four lap mile cinder track with a regulation baseball diamond inside. A 100 yard dash path, dressing rooms, and a new door for the dance hall will complete the remodel.
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Oakland Garden
Babylon
J. J. Sweeng¢y
New England
Fiske Warren Defeated In National Tennis Match
In the opening national tennis championship at the B A A yesterday, B S de Garmendia of New York Racket and Tennis Club defeated Fiske Warren of the B A A in four sets 3-6 6-4 7-5 6-1. Warren led early, but de Garmendia’s service and Warren’s missteps shifted the match. Tom Pettitt served as marshal, with R D Sears referee and H C Leeds judge. Junior championship action saw H G Otis beat T G Curtis 6-4 2-6 6-4, as Otis, Lodge, James, and Bates advance to likely finale. Entries for the club championship close February 19. today Sears and de Garmendia meet for the national title.
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de Garmendia
New York
Fiske Warren
Warren
Dr. Garmendia
Tom Pettitt
Marscer
R. D. Sears
H. C. Leeds
H. G. Otis
T. G. Curtis
Messrs. Otis
R. M. Lodge
E. James
C. H. Bates
Ft. D. Sears
B. 8. de Garmendia
Yale's shells ordered for crew season
New Haven Feb 15 Two power shells have been ordered for Yale crew this season. Captain Ives acted contrary to general expectation as it was thought an aluminum boat or another cedar shell would be tried. The new shells will be made by Waters of Troy and match the pattern Yale used in last year's Varsity race.
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New Haven
Yale
Ives
Waters of Troy
A YACHTSMAN DEAD
Samuel J. Colgate died at his home after weeks of heart failure. A prominent yachtsman and first commodore of the Seawanaka Corinthian Yacht Club, he originated the Corinthian races. He owned yachts Große and Wer, the latter a frequent race winner.
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New York
Samuel J. Colgate
Mr. Colgate
Seawanaka Corinthian Yacht Club
Fie
Groeie
Wer
Associated Cycling Clubs of Boston and Vicinity Formed
Early January meeting at H. W. Robinsons Milk street office launched plans for a Boston cycling association. Delegates from clubs across Boston area elected officers, set annual $10 dues, and invited 25 member clubs. The group aims at mutual benefit through tracks, roads and exhibitions.
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Philadelphia
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Doane
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Kerrison
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Gill
Swan
Press
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Roxbury
Abraham and Floyd
Massachusetts
Tippett and Peck
Relay race at interscholastic meeting featuring English High and Boston Latin
Sporting Gossip describes a planned relay between English High and Boston Latin if four strong runners from each school can be secured. Harvard B A A members say they will compete if Harvard joins the N A. Atheneum Athletic Club plans a private sparring and wrestling exhibition at 10 Shawmut Avenue on Monday March 5 seeking NEA AA date. Notables include E J Buckley P Manning Grant Harrington and Downing Maddocks Blood Brooking. The club promises promising prospects and a potential surprise performer.
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Dixon Shines At Howard In Knockdown Bid
George Dixon delivered a dazzling boxing display at the Howard last night in a decisive win over Frank Maguire with two clean knockdowns. His performance suggested his real power with the gloves, as he could have finished in the first round. Walcott dominated Aleck Hagan though the big foe failed to land a punch, setting up a match with Tom Chase of Roxbury tonight.
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the Howard
Frank Maguire
George
Joe Walcott
Aleck Hagan
Hagan
Walcott
Tom Chase
Roxbury
A Narrowing Margin for the Post Morning Circulation
The Boston Post market share tightens as the paper’s daily circulation falls within 2000 copies of the leader. Growth appears rapid and the Post is likely to become the morning leader in local circulation within weeks, with strong gains also reported in the countryside.
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POST
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Leadership
Morning Leader
Testifying for Hugh O'Donnell in Homestead Riot Trial
The defense aims to prove O'Donnell acted as a correspondent at Homestead the riot day. Witnesses include Robert W. Hobart of Pittsburg Dispatch and Richard Collins of the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph, who describe threats and O'Donnell’s discussion of Pinkertons and barges.
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Robert W. Hobart
O’ponnell
Richard Collins
Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph
O'Donnell
O’ Donnell
East Boston Athletics to Expand Grounds and Strengthen Baseball
At a directors meeting of the East Boston Athletic Association the body voted to add 105,000 square feet of land adjoining the grounds to expand, enabling construction of a half mile running track. A stronger baseball team for the coming season was also planned to face top state teams. Everett Boat Club officers elected include President John Corrigan and Vice President Joseph Green, with Joseph Cook as treasurer and Bernard McCormack as financial secretary.
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Everett Boat Club
John Corrigan
Joseph Green
Joseph Cook
Bernard McCormack
John Dowd
Thomas Green
Charles Walter
I’. Silk
R. Laskey
F. Dunbar
M. Formanir
Quarantine to bar convict Mitchell from landing
Treasury official Superintendent Owens awaits the Majestic at the port with pugilist Charlie Mitchell aboard. He refuses to talk but plans to prevent landing on grounds Mitchell is a convict.
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Owens
Treasury Department
Majestic
Charlie Mitchell
Mitchell
Street Gar Union Emerges In 1889 With AFL Charter
On November 9 1889 the Street Gar Union organized as F L U No 3873 under the AFL. It began as a mixed body courting unorganized workers including harness makers barbers teamsters machinists and later the large pool of street railway employees. The first street railroad meeting on July 25 1801 revealed the old spirit of reform and organizing drive.
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American Federation of Labor
Rise of the F. L. U. among street railroad workers
The informal union movement among disorganized laborers rallied quickly as the F. L. U. organized, gaining a strong position in city labor circles. After concerted talks with the West End company, a twenty three article preagreement lasting one year was signed on December 11, 1891, signaling broader reform and collective strength for New England street railway workers.
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Street Railroad
West End Company
Union
New England
Great Brotherhood of Union Labor
Mass carpenters meet to reorganize local union
Walt Ham Feb 15 mass meeting at Reynold's Hall reorganizes the defunct local carpenters union. About 100 attendees including J W Shields of Boston presiding, with J G Clinkard and J Berry delivering addresses. Several signaled intent to join and signed the charter. another meeting planned to form a branch.
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Reynold’s Hall
J. W. Shields
Boston
J. G. Clinkard
Building Trades’ Council
J. Berry
Whipple Bank President Narrowly Escapes Train
President John J. Whipple of Wildey Savings Bank Boston had a narrow escape in Brockton as he tried to catch the 7:20 train. He slipped and was thrown into the street, suffering only bruises and mud. no serious injury occurred.
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John J. Whipple
Wildey Savings Bank of
Boston
Colonel Whipple
Stabbing at 5 Lewis Street Leaves Scott Wounded
A quarrel at 5 Lewis Street North End ended with George W. Scott stabbed in the left side by a pocket knife said to be in J E Carter s possession. Scott was taken to City Hospital after treatment, Carter was jailed at Station 1 on felonious assault charges awaiting Scott s outcome.
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North End
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J. E. Carter
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Station 1
Connecticut River Road Control Rumor Sparks Springfield Turmoil
Springfield reports widespread talk that Boston and Maine cannot hold the Connecticut River road after a coup by F. H. Prince. It is claimed Prince holds a large stock block and will turn the road over to the New York New Haven and Hartford at a stockholders meeting next Friday. No confirmation reached here as parties meet in New York with Consolidated directors.
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the Post
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Boston & Maine
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New York
Prince and Boston & Maine dispute over Connecticut River rail stock
Telegram from Springfield confirms F. H. Prince is in New York while W H Fleming in Prince's office says there is no truth to a rival claim. Fleming states Boston & Maine holds a controlling interest since the deal and will vote its stock in its own interest at next Friday's meeting, not to New York, New Haven & Hartford.
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TUTTLE DENIES IT TOO New Haven Feb 15
The Associated Press woke General Manager Tuttle of the New York and New Haven road at midnight to discuss a Connecticut River road deal and F H Prince’s sale rumors. Tuttle dismissed the report as baseless, saying no deal exists and the tale likely stems from a reporter’s imagination. President Clark was out of town that night.
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Congress Debates Sundry Civil Bill and World’s Fair
The Senate read Washington’s farewell address and advanced the sundry civil appropriation bill. Amendments allocating late Chief Justice Waite’s and Justice Miller’s surviving remainders were approved. Quay’s World’s Fair funding condition was withdrawn after assurances of prior compliance. Eulogies for Representative McDonald were delivered in executive session before adjournment. In the House, Boutelle and Oates sparred over a limited pension bill as amendments were discussed and the chamber adjourned.
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