Corbett top earner among sportsmen under income tax rule
The report outlines earnings of prominent sports figures and the potential tax they would owe. It notes Corbett may earn up to $200,000 a year on stage, paying about $1,920 yearly, with many boxers jockeys and athletes earning below the tax limit. It also mentions Fitzsimmons Ryan Dixon Taral Griffin Simms Doggett and others and their varied incomes.
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Pugilist Corbett
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Tommy Ryan
George Dixon
Matt Byrnes
Marcus Daly
Copper King
Salvator
Byrnes
William Lakeland
The
Keenes
Fred Taral
Cenes
Sam
Taral
Little Griffin
Simms
Dwyers
Doggett
Lamley
Alonzo Clayton
Midgeley
Little Perkins
R. Williams
Bergen
Thorpe
Felix Carr
Anson
Chicago
Ward
New Yorks
Frank Ives
Schaefer
Zimermar
Johnson
Tyler
Nger
Boxing Gossip Sparks Possible Griffo Dime Bout Rumor
A Boston despatch hints Griffo and Jimmy Dime may box in a limited round match on March 8, though Dime may not know of the arrangement. The note cites manager John J. Quinn steering Dobbs toward a 2500 dollar side with Dime and reports talk of Star light, Marshall, and Lavigne matchups.
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Boston
Griffo
Jimmy Dime
Dime
John J. Quinn
Peter Maher
Pittsburg
Bobby Dobbs
Starlight
Marshall
Mr. Quinn
Dobbs
Music Hall
Lavigne
Dan Saunders
Macon McCormick
Jack McAuliffe
Griffo- Leeds
Jack
Duluth
Barney Aaron
al Smith
Mike Haiey
Steve O’donnell
Jerry Marshall
England
Lion of
Frank Slavin
Mitchell
Peter Jackson
Jackson
New York
Sam Tompkins
Astoria
Phil Smith
Charlesbank
M. J. Rodgers
Jack Rodgers
South Boston
Jimmy Kaveny
Baseball Salaries in 1880s Browns Era Revealed
Historical payroll details show stars and role players with monthly sums from $75 to $500 in the Browns organization, including Comiskey, Arlie Latham, Brudder Bill Gleason, Davis, Deasley, Nicol, Mullane, O Neil, Caruthers, Foutz, and Lewis. The article notes varying contracts across 1882 to 1884 and cites figures for catching, infield, and pitching salaries.
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Daniel Coogan
University of Pennsylvania
Washington
Wagner
Fred Pfeffer
Kerr
Pittsburg
Comiskey
St. Paul
Browns
Cincinnati
von der Ahe
Arlie Latham
Old American Association
Bradder Bill
Gleason
Arlie
Davis
Tom Deasley
Hugh Nicol
Bill McGuinness
Jack Gleason
Ed Cuthbert
Tony Mullane
Tom Dolan
Tip O'Neil
Bobby Caruthers
Dave Foutz
Fred Lewis
Watertown W CTU Rally Urges No License Hope
In Watertown the fourth temperance crusade rally was held at Town Hall under the W C T U. Mrs S S Fessenden, president of the state W C T U, spoke urging opposition to licensing.
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Watertown
5S. S. Fessenden
No License
Harvard and Yale Crew Prospects For Season
Harvard and Yale varsity rowing teams begin shaping a year’s lineup with Harvard favored by a stronger recruitment and steady policy while Yale leans on veterans. Stevenson returns at stroke for Harvard, Perkins and Shepard secure seats, while Yale contemplates new oarsmen like Judd Bailey and Cater as captains Armstrong and Johnson weigh who will stroke. The season promises a closer contest than last year with both crews refining consistency and pace.
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Harvard
Yale
Stevenson
No. 7
Perkins
College
Fennessy
Varsity
Shepard
No. 6
Hollister
No. B
Manning
Lewis
Clarke
New London
Bullard
Watriss
Watson
Davis
Purdon
Kales
Townsend
Carey Building
Eli
New Haven
Johnson
Armstrong
Simpson
Cook
Judd
Bailey
Cater
Treadway
Dater
Cross
Longacre
Beard
Holcomb
Miller
Wheelwright
No. 4
Rogers
Local Wheel Clubs Host Social and Plans for March Ball
Yesterday gatherings from Eagle Cycle Club and Consolidated Cycle Club featured music, debates, and performances. Plans for a March 19 grand ball at Music Hall were laid, with expenses near $1000, over 700 souvenir tickets sold, and advertising space nearly filled. J J Walsh named floor marshal to coordinate events and promote the enterprise.
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Consolidated Cycle Club
South Eden Street
Char
Ginley
Music Hall
J. J. Walsh
What is gambling a Charlestown sermon argues
The Rev G L Keirn spoke at the First Universalist Church of Charlestown on gambling defining it as a game of chance though cited authorities disagree He condemned whist prizes and church fairs with games of chance and argued gambling pervades markets races and social events highlighting losses to individuals and society.
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G. L. Keirn
First Universalist Church
Charlestown
United States
Boston
Lighting the Charlestown Navy Yard by electricity
Interest grows at Charlestown Navy Yard as preparations by General Electric proceed toward an electric lighting system. A. Keene says the plant should start by March 1 with 700 incandescent lights and 21 arc lights in shops and yard areas. Wabash receiving ship and barracks to be wired after appropriation. P. P. Crafts oversees the department.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
A. Keene
General Electric Company
Wabash
P. P. Crafts
Alleged assault and robbery report with multiple arrests
William Stokes, a colored man, 2% years old, arrested for assault and battery after allegedly striking Charles McCarthy at Alexander's pool room. McCarthy, with a fractured skull, is in Massachusetts General Hospital. Maud Ash, 20, arrested for alleged larceny of 65 dollars from John Sullivan at 22 Phillips Street.
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William Stokes
Stokes
Charles McCarthy
Gore Street
Alexander’s Pool Room
Green Street
McCarthy
Massachusetts General Hospital
Maud Ash
Stanhope Street
Division 3
John Sullivan
Phillips Street
Nightlife notes with Goodwin and Johnston in Boston
Gossip column reports Nat Goodwin stars in A Gilded Fool at Hollis tonight while Fanny Johnston headlines A Black Sheep at Park Theatre. Johnston, a Boston favorite, previously appeared in Prince Pro Tem and Westward, Ho! during the season.
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Zip
Nat Goodwin
Gilded Fool
Hollis
Fanny Johnston
Park Theatre
Miss Johnston
Boston
Boston Theaters Brighten Week With Many Openings
A wave of new performances fills Boston stages this week. Notable events include the premiere of Shenandoah at the Columbia and a spectacular Shenandoah ride. Annie Johnston travels to Concord while Miss Johnston takes on A Black Sheep in New York. A strong lineup features Zip at the Museum with Annie Lewis, Dr Syntax at the Tremont with Hopper, and Our Uncle Dudley at the Bijou with George W. Wilson making a return. The week also highlights Tschernhoff’s dogs, Bartho at Castle Square, and Joe Flynn’s grand Museum show, promising a busy two week opera and variety program across multiple houses.
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Grand Opera
Mechanics’ Building
Bostonians
Tremont
the Park
Columbia
Rinaldo
Castle Square
Silver King
Bowdoin Square
Chauncey Olcott
Bill
Annie Lewis
J. H. Ryley
George F. Marion
Harry Davenport
Fannie Johnston
Clinton Elder
New York
Annie Sutherland
Telegraphic pictures demonstrated by W. W. Lowd
Du luth report says train despatcher W. W. Lowd showcased a telegraph picture transmission invention. A boy’s image sent exactly proved reproduction, with faint shading details like expressions. He will not reveal methods until patent is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Duluth
W. W. Lowd
Northern Pacific Railway
Emperor nears recovery as influenza lingers
Berlin reports the Emperor is nearly well after a recent influenza attack that confined him to his room yesterday. He expresses concern for Archduke Albrecht of Austria and orders hourly bulletins from the archduke's bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Archduke Albrecht of
Austria
Bismarck Elected Honorary Member by Royal Academy
Berlin February 17 The Royal Academy of Arts elected Prince Bismarck an honorary member. The German colony in Vienna will present a silver model of St Stephen's Cathedral tower on his birth day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Royal Academy of Arts
Prince Bismarck
Vienna
St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Watertown Welcomes New Catholic Pastor at St Patrick’s
Watertown February 17 The Rev J Ss Cullen the new pastor of St Patrick s Catholic Church preached at his first mass. The church was crowded with nearly eight parishioners in attendance.
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Watertown
J. Ss. Cullen
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
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Winter St
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Boston Theatre
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Aladdin, Jr
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Grand Museum
Joe Flynn
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Uditormi
Huntington Avenue
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Mmes
Nordica
Scalchi
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Campanari
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Mancinelli
Mile. Bauermeister
van Cauteren
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Cernusco
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Castle SQ
Bala
Rardson
Tremont St
Ddin, JR
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Francis Neilson
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Herne
U.S.A
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Keith
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MR. Chas
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People’s Temple
Columbus Ave
Berkeley St
T. DE Witt Talmage
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Boston Music Hall
Cesar Thomson
Julie L. Wyman
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Bijou
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Grand Opera House
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Lyceum Theatre
Vaudeville Hill
London
Portland
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Portland Co
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