New England skating championships set for Wood Island Park
Excellent accommodations prepared for spectators as three races one, three and five miles will decide the titles at Wood Island Park East Boston on Wednesday at 2 pm. After park commission delays, permission was granted. Joe Finneran oversees preparations. track will be in top condition with water facilities and police security. Rail service stops near the park and admission is free. some races postponed due to a school day.
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Wood Island Park
East Boston
New England
Park Commissioners
Post
Joe’’ Finneran
Charles F. Coslum
South
Pope Company
Boston
Arist
Columbus Avenue
Perkins
L. H. Bliss
Boston Post
America
Mr. Bliss
B. B. Emery & Co
Zeitoun
Morsin
Adana
Marash
Boxing Gossip on Boston Ring Stars and Upcoming Fights
The column surveys boxers tied to the Brodie show and local clubs. Names include Kid Hogan, Tom Glenroy, Joe Keefe, Allie Ajibert, Jim Ash, Patsey Kerrigan, Jimmy Kelly, Ikey Gordon, Bart Ryan, Phil Smith, Danny McLaughlin, Joe Buckley, and George W. Twohey. Notable notes discuss sparring cards at Woburn and Lynn, and critique Maher’s former quitting streak.
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Patsey Kerrigan
Jimmy Kelly
Kerrigan
Kelly
Patsy
Ikey Gordon
Phil Smith
Roxbury
Bart Ryan
Woburn A. C
Smith
Sheridan Club
Billy White
West End
Joe Buckley
Shawmut
Danny McLaughlin
Billy McCoy
City Point Athletic Club
Woburn
Mass
Sparrers
Paddy Fenton
Tom D’arcy
Mike Sears
Tommy Hefferan
Steve Mahoney
Willie Carrick
Jim Ash
Joe Lewis
Roxbury Bantam
North End
Ike McArthur
George Godfrey
Godfrey
Maher
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Kirtlani
Lynn
John E. Butler
Jimmy Lawson
Sullivan to Meet Carter in Boxing Card Tonight
Dave Sullivan a shifty little Boston boxer faces Jack Carter of Essex County on a bill arranged by Matchmaker Mike Scanlon. Sullivan stopped Thil Smith in two rounds in Providence, R I last October.
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Dave Sullivan
Boston
Jack Carter
Essex County
Mike Scanlon
J. M
Thil Smith
Providence
R. IL
Harvard Baseball Unveils Long Schedule For Season
Manager Sanders announced Harvard's lengthy 32 game schedule, with 18 at Cambridge and 11 elsewhere. The opener April 18 at South End Grounds features a picked nine, with proceeds supporting a Harry Wright monument.
Wizard Schaefer Sizzles At Murphy's Hub Palace Billiards
Jacob Schaefer known as the wizard gave two exhibitions at Murphy's Hub Palace Court Street. Afternoon match vs Fred Eames ended 400 to 200 with Schaefer reaching 329. Evening session saw Campbell defeated as Schaefer continued strong form. Weimer and Mose Yatter scheduled to face Schaefer next.
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Jacob Schaefer
Murphy’s
Palace On
Court
Fred Eames
New England
Eames
Schaefer
Campbell
Lynn
John Weimer
Mose Yatter
Hames
Harvard Brown ice polo clash at Spy Pond Cambridge
Harvard and Brown meet for the second game of their ice polo series on Spy Pond in Cambridge at 4 pm. Brown won the opener 6 to 1 at Providence due to teamwork. both teams have practised steadily and an exciting match is anticipated.
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Harvard
Brown
Spy Pond
Cambridge
Providence
Jeffries Yacht Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The East Boston club held its annual gathering naming Elmer E. Gray as Commodore and William D. Pigeon as vice Commodore. Charles L. Joy becomes fleet captain with Ambrose A. Martin as measurer W F Mc Laughlin treasurer and Charles A Braynard secretary. The opening is set for the first Monday in May.
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Jeffries Yacht Club
East Boston
Elmer E. Gray
William D. Pigeon
Charles L. Joy
Ambrose A. Martin
W. F. McLaughlin
Charles A. Braynard
Harry Wright Day Scheduled Across Baseball World
On April 13 the baseball world will observe Harry Wright Day in honor of the late pioneer. The Boston team is away conditioning and cannot contribute locally, so Harvard will host a picked New England team at the South End grounds for what marks Harvard’s season debut.
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Baseball World
Harry Wright
Boston
South
Harvard
South End
New England
Will of John B Corning Probate in Hartford
John B Corning's estate valued around 500000 was admitted to probate in Hartford. He bequeaths 5000 to Hartford Hospital 5000 to his wife and 3000 a year for life to Frederick A Corning of London and 2000 a year for life to John J Corning of New York. Remaining funds go to three named heirs with remainders to Hartford Orphan Asylum Hartford Hospital and Mary J Corning and Helen Corning Root. The Western Union Telegraph Company attached Charles Baeny's Providence property for 200 indicating a likely default.
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John B. Corning
Hartford
Hartford Hospital
Frederick A. Corning
London
Eng
John J. Corning
New York
J. J. Corning
Hartford Orphan Asylum
Mary J. Corning
Helen Corning Root
Western Union Telegraph Company
Charles Baeny
Providence
Baeny
Mother Goose Market Opens in East Cambridge for Charity
The four night event at Institute Hall East Cambridge benefits the Second Universalist Church Otis Street began with a parade and dance last evening. About seventy five characters from the Melo Dies participated. Market hours continue tonight with a large attendance and strong social and financial success. Floor management was by L. B. A. Sweetser with aides C. E. Bacon T Fred Hadley G Davis C H Cabot and V O Kalberg.
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Institute Hall
East Cambridge
Second Universalist
Otis Street
L. B. A. Sweetser
C. E. Bacon
T. Fred Hadley
G. Davis
C. H. Cabot
V. O. Kalberg
Captain Duffy Named Boston Center Fielder
President Arthur Soden and Manager Selee met with Hughey Duffy at Water Street and formally signed a Boston contract making him captain and center fielder for the coming year. The camp is shaping up as preparations proceed smoothly.
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Boston
Arthur Soden
Selee
Hughey Duffy
Water Street
Hughey
Duffy Secures Salary Agreement as Captain Boosts Team
Duffy was given a salary increase after signing, ending a dispute over pay. He reached a clear understanding with Manager Selee on duties for next season, and his leadership inspires other home players to follow. Hughey, in fair condition, recovers and plans to join spring game preparations.
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Duffy
Boston
Selee
Hughey
Baseball Fines and Disciplinary Record Highlight 1900s Era
Captain Duffy greets news of two new infielders F. E. Steere and Al Weddige for New Bedford. National League president N. E. Young reports $2000 in fines paid last season, the highest total for a single organization.
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Duffy
Doe
New Bedford
F. E. Steere
al Weddige
N. E. Young
National League
Betts
McDonald
Burnham
Galvin
Murray
Lynch
Stage
O’day
Long
Andrews
Hunt
Emslie
Hurst
Tebeau
Doyle
Griffin
Kelley
Burkett
Mack
McCloskey
McDermott
Brodie
Corcoran
Shoch
Jennings
Ewing
Farrell
O’brien
Vaughn
Childs
Griffith
McEwen
Burke
Kennedy
O'Connor
Meekin
Glasscock
Davis
Cleveland
New York
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Louisville
Cincinnati
Louis- Chicago
City Brevities Report Accidents and Fires
John Murphy 34 of 3 Warren Street and Michael Reagan 380 years of 34 Haynes Street fell into the hold of the steamer Columbia fifteen feet. Alarm Box 265 reported a fire at 39 Catawba Street Roxbury owned by F D Osgood. thawing pipes caused $1000 damage. Robert Rooney of Hook and Ladder No 12 injured in the eye by a ladder. Alarm Box 72 for fire in Mrs Soucy Suite 4 at 14 Cherry Street. caused by children with matches. $10 damage. Alarm Box 17 for a minor blaze in basement No 2 Salem Street owned by Mrs Paul. $10 damage. Thawing frozen pipes at 547 Dorchester Avenue South Boston led to a blaze. Engine 43 extinguished. owned by T B Corbett.
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John Murphy
Warren Street
Michael Reagan
Haynes Street
Columbia
City Hospital
Catawba Street
Roxbury
F. D. Osgood
Robert Rooney
Hook and Ladder Company No. 12
Salem Street
Paul
Dorchester Avenue
South
Boston
Engine 43
T. B. Corbett
Stonewell Horse Killed After Fall at Lewes Racecourse
The 6 year old racehorse Stonewell broke his leg when frightened by fox hounds during exercise at Lewes racecourse. The chestnut by Stonehenge out of Nell had run sixth in a Newmarket selling plate last May and was claimed for £400.
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London
Stonewell
Michael F. Dwyer
Lewes
Stonehenge
Nell
Newmarket
Salem Defeats Fall River In High Caliber Polo Clash
Salem beat Fall River 5 to 3 in a hard fought polo game. Captains Cotter and Menard directed their squads with strong defense and precise passing, described as the finest this season.
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Salem
Fall River
Cotter
Menard
Saiem
Fold Results from Providence Meet
Short OCR fragment notes fold results at Providence with a race in the 11-D Pawbucket density event, finishing positions unclear. The text is incomplete and lacks full results or participant names.
Bowling results from New England leagues at two cities
In Waltham the Watch Factory League finishers totaled 2254 for Adjusters 2155. In Manchester New Hampshire Calumets posted 2564 with Highlands of Tawell at 2420.
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Waltham
Watch Factory League
Manchester
N. H
Calumets
Highlands of Tawell
Four Ball Bearing and Odd Machines at Bicycle Show
A Boston bicycle show at Mechanics Fair features an upright bicycle, a wood framed model, and a novel four ball bearing with minimal contact. Trainers draw crowds with record trials, while new oscillating and spring laden frames attract attention.
Massachusetts Bicycle Bill Hearing At State House Today
The Massachusetts State Senate hears a bill by Senator John Quinn requiring railroads to carry bicycles free when no other baggage is presented. A press cycling club meeting and a Boston cycle dealers board vote follow as events. The Coronado rider CG. S. Wells set a three quarter mile record, aided by two quads, as the gala bicycle week opens Saturday with shop decorations and new designs. The new executive committee includes Sterling Elliott, Charles F. Cossum, and A. C. Morrison.
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Press Cycling Club
Massachusetts State Senate
John Quinn
Massachusetts
State House
Board of Trade
Cycle Dealers of
Boston
Thorndike
Morrill
Very
Measure
CG. S. Wells
Coronado
Cal
Sterling Elliott
Mass
Charles F. Cossum
Poughkeeossie
N. Y
A. C. Morrison
Milwaukee
Staniford Club Ball Lights Up Union Park Hall
Dames in leap year finery filled Union Park Hall on Washington Street for the Staniford Club ball. Casey led a playful percussion chorus at the grand march as Jimmie McQuillan’s right hand partner wore pea green. Tillie McQuillion won top tickets prize with a gold watch and chain while Mme Cotter earned a dazzling ring for selling the second most tickets.
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Union Park Hall
Washington Street
Staniford Club
Casey
Mag
Maggie
South End
Kittie
Back Bay
Jimmie McQuillan
Darling Tillie McQuillion
Mamie Cotter
Honor
Free consultation promises cure at Dr Liver pool Tremont street
An advertisement touts Dr Liverpool at 233 Tremont street offering free diagnosis with no prior exam or information from patients. It lists vast cure tallies across many diseases and claims free medicines, urging readers to seek his care despite prior medical doubts.
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Liverpool
Tremont Street
Boston
Bright
Tremont Steel
Debate on arbitration over boundary dispute with Venezuela
In the House of Commons L Atherley Jones moves an amendment seeking arbitration over the Venezuela boundary dispute. Balfour, Labouchere, and Harcourt express caution, urging peaceful arbitration and warning against war. The debate shifts to broader crisis reports from Zeitoun and Marash with casualty and relief details.
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London
House of Commons
L. Atherley-Jones
Venezuela
United States
Atherley-Jones
Great Britain
British Guiana
Mr. Balfour
Treasury
House
William Allan
Henry Labouchere
Balfour
John Dillion
Mr. Labouchere
Peple
Lord Salisbury
Olney
Ireland
William Vernon Harcourt
America
Cleveland
Turkish Estimate of Violence in Harpoor Province
Turkish estimate from Constantinople lists 39 234 killed and 94 770 destitute in Harpoor and nearby villages. A local Moslem official prepared the Turkish list and sealed it. two Zeitoun citizens in Adana dressed as Kurds reportedly gathered intelligence on army strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Harpoor
Zeitoun
Adana
Gallagher Flynn wed in Somerville church ceremony
Francis W. Gallagher real estate dealer of Boston wed Katherine Adelaide Flynn in a St. Joseph’s Church Somerville nuptial mass. The bride wore white satin with pearl trim and orange blossom veil. Bridesmaid Helen Flynn and best man Edward Gavin attended. couple hosted breakfast at their new Boston Street residence.
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Francis W. Gallagher
School Street
Boston
St. Joseph's Church
Somerville
Katherine Adelaide Flynn
M. E. Flynn
P. F. Kelly
Helen M. Flynn
Edward F. Gavin
Mrs. Gallagher
Kcet
Dansing Washingtons Birthday Party Notes
Afternoon party at Bethesda Hall with two evening events at Eberle and Berkeley halls. BF. H. CONDIT serves as manager for the celebrations.
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Bethesda Hall
Eberle
Berkeley
BF. H. Condit
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Somrville
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Arlington
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Malden
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Wis
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