Burge and Myers Seek September Match in England
English lightweight champion Dick Burge signed power of attorney to fight Billy Myers with a purse of 12 000 to weigh at noon. The bout is not to occur before September, with Boston as a pivotal element in negotiations and David H. Blanchard named stakeholder for a 10 000 side stake.
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Jack McAuliffe
Burge
Billy Myers
McAuliffe
Haggerty
Nobby Clark
Boston
Newcastle-On-Tyne
England
Mitchell
Corbett
Operara
Alf. Kennedy
Myers
Captain Cooke
Chicago
Charlie Mitchell
Brady
Will Sign Saturday For World Heavyweight Fight
Charley Mitchell has agreed to fight Jim Corbett for the world championship with an 810,000-a-side purse, the largest ever offered by Cres cent, Olympic or Coney Island clubs. The agreement was made at a New York Dramatic News office meeting, with stakeholders named and checks exchanged. Brady and Mitchell discussed the terms, public sentiment for Sullivan noted, and Niagara Falls planned signings before negotiations move to New Orleans for Hall’s bout with Fitzsimmons. Brady backs Corbett with a $50,000 wager and reports Mitchell's fair conduct through meetings.
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Mitchell
Cincinnati
McAuliffe
Jem Corbett
Boston
David H. Blanchard
Corbett
Abingdon
Post
Richardson
James Westcott
Peter Jackson
Jack McGee
Billy McCarthy
Coney Island
Dick Moorhouse
Harry Tracy
McGee
Tracy
Moorehouse
Ros Roy
Charley Mitchell
Jim Corbett
Crescent
Olympic
Coney Island Athletic Club
Dramatic News Office
New York
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Billy Delaney
Mr. Dickinson
Jacy
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Sullivan
France
America
Mr. Corbett
Niagara Falls
Mr. Brady
Dave Blanchard
New Orleans
Fitzsimmons
Jim
Racing Entries Back at Guttenburg and Gloucester Tracks
Tomorrow's card lists six races at Guttenburg with weights for Vera La Favorita Honeymoon Aline colt Good Boy and others. Gloucester entries follow with six races headed by Apollo Garwood and Michgan among weights and horse names.
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Guttenburg
N. J
Vera
la Favorita
Honeymoon
Aline Colt
Good Boy
Freedom
Lord Aukland
Lady Ballard
Pink H
Pearl Filly
Don’t Know
Sue B
Sir Richard
Seabright
Freeman
In Spent
Spartacus
True As Steel
Jockeys and Runners Stirring Racing News From Inferno Meet
The report covers bets and results from recent races with Inferno and Kirkover, noting a $1000 surplus for Eugene Leigh and conspiratorial plans to throw a race. Menthol ran well under Dr. King, while Braker’s rider was injured by mud. Betting shifts favored Innovation to beat Inferno by a head as Virginia Bradley scratched Blitzen due to track conditions. The Ivy City meeting starts Saturday as plans unfold around Don Alonzo, Sir Francis, and Don Alonzo.
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Eugene Leigh
Inferno
Kirkover
Fitzpatrick
James R. Keene
Keene
Menthol
Dr. King
Cole
Brooker
Bradley
Popes
Don Alonzo
G. W. Johnson
Sir Francis
Virginia
Blitzen
Martin
Ivy City
Bob V
H. Jones
St. Denis
Censor
Eee
Mason
Griffin
Cooper’s Show Promises Star Amateur Boxing Night
The Cooper Social and Athletic Club hosts a monster boxing tournament at Music Hall next Monday night with top New England amateurs. Notable bouts include Kelly vs Tolan, Doherty vs Leahy, and McHugh vs Fitzgerald. Officials courted from N E A A U championship judges. Large open class entries. strong lighter weights. Tickets cheap and selling fast at 44 Travers Street and John P Lovell & Sons Dock Square. Event billed as the finest amateur meeting yet.
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Music Hall
Messrs. Brogan and Coyne
New England
Kelly
Tolan
Doherty
Leahy
McHugh
Fitzgerald
Travers Street
Corner Canal
Boston & Maine
Interclub Bowling Race Heads To Possible Playoff
The Interclub Bowling League standings show Vespers and Casinos tied for first as the season nears end. A playoff at the national tournament in the Casino building is favored to decide the championship, with Salems already entering and others racing to join. The B A A team is picked but New York participation hangs on Manhattan bowlers. Tonight begins the second last week of the series amid strong belief records may fall.
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Massachusetts
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Canse
Boston Post
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T Leist
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Timothy
Sullivan
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Commonwealth OF
Thomas J
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
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Henry E. Bellew
Massachussetts
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Elizabeth Makis
Joseph P. Marr
City of New York
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Lizzie
Edit
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Francis
Elizabll. Marr
Supreme Judicial Court
John Noble
Clark
Carrolls Flyer Afloat Navahoe Launched At Bristol
Royal Phelps Carroll unveiled the 84-foot cutter Navahoe at Herreshoff shops Bristol amid snow and ice. The launch drew the Carroll party including Miss Helen Carroll and F H Seaton with Captain Barr delaying arrival due to storm as champagne was poured on bow and the seven letter name applied. The keel of Archibald Rogers's 45-foot Wasp is nearly ready for plating.
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Herreshoft
Bristol
Archibald Rogers
Mr. Carroll
New York
J. L. Carroll
Helen Carroll
Philip Schuyler
F. H. Seaton
Charles Barr
Providence
Carroll
Dominion Coal Company Opens Public Subscription
The Dominion Coal Company Limited led by Henry M. Whitney offers 1.5 million dollars in first mortgage bonds at 6 percent, 8 percent cumulative preferred stock, and common stock in blocks of 500 each. One third of subscription already allotted, with public lists opening next Thursday and closing by the following Saturday.
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Nova Scotia
Henry M. Whitney
New England
Canada
Messrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co
Dominion Coal Company
Sleigh Riders Escape Serious Crash on Beacon Street
Mr A E Baker Mr F E Gaffney and two ladies escaped injury when a sleigh ran onto a car track on Washington Street opposite Hollis. The runner caught in the rail, the horse fell and the sleigh overturned, throwing the four onto the sidewalk with minor injuries except Mr Gaffney who lost an eye. A passing electric car narrowly avoided a collision.
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A. E. Baker
F. E. Gaffney
Beacon Street
Washington Street
Hollis
Mr. Gaffney
Mr. Pleasant
A Boston Heiress Claims Possible California Inheritance
Chief Inspector Coulter uncovers Mrs. Higgins of San Francisco died leaving property to her niece Mrs. Logan of Boston. Mrs. James Logue of Charlestown matches the sought heiress, though she has not yet learned the value. She plans to travel to San Francisco if the inheritance justifies the trip.
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Coulter
Higgins
San Francisco
Logan
Boston
James Logue
Donavancout
Charlestown
Wilson & Bert
Lessons from Washington address draws crowd at Union Hall
Lieutenant Governor Wolcott spoke to a full Union Hall on Washington’s life and its lessons for young men. He drew a contrast with Napoleon, praising Washington’s motive of principle over ambition and noting the nation as his monument. The cherry tree tale was acknowledged as iconic though perhaps mythical.
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Union
Wolcott
Washington
Middleton
The
Arthur W. Blake
Napoleon
Edward A. Horton
The Columbian Ball Arrangements Progress Smoothly
Preparations for the Columbian ball advance with a grand electrical display and life like statues of Columbus and Washington at the ends of a large bridge. A large list of named aides and floor director Harrison Gray Otis indicate a well organized event expected to attract prominent attendees.
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Columbus
Washington
Harrison Gray Otis
George C. Adams
Nathan “Appleton
Matthews
Fred M. McNear
Milton
George T. Morrison
Charles A. Newell
Maxwell Norman
Guy Norman
James Parker
A. D. Peck
MK. W. Chickering
Robert J. Clark
Ft. M. Clark
Henry L. Crane
J. C. Cunningham
F. G. Curtis
J.S. Curtis
William H. Dabney
Clarence B. Denney
Frederick R
Boyle Brothers Promote World’s Fair Silver Half Dollars
Boyle Brothers at 851 Washington street offer the famed Columbian coins. They note others resell for 150 to 200 dollars. To obtain a coin, readers must cut an order from the Post and purchase. The firm also pays wages to workers who trade during shifts. They sell clothing for men and women for cash or on credit.
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Boyle Brothers
Washington Street
Money or Your Life Mugger Narrows Escape
A six foot colored man wearing a soft hat forced entry at George Young's home, demanded $50 from Mrs Young, threatened death, and fled as police arrived after a servant alerted them. Mr Young, feeble, was in residence but unharmed. Authorities seek suspect.
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Manu
George Young
Young
Mrs. Young
Mr. Young
Pennsylvania Points Freight Route Advertisement
Prompt handling of freight from Boston for Pennsylvania railroad points and Empire line connections via No 3 House Old Colony railroad. Shippers may apply at 205 Washington Street for information. This route promises quickest delivery to Keystone State destinations.
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Boston
Pennsylvania Railroad
Empire Line
House
Old Colony Railroad
Washington Street
Keystone State
Pennsylvania R.R
Star Union Line
Old Colony R.R
Columbus Avenue
Pennsylvania Kt. K
Washington
West Shore Land Company Elects Officers at First Meeting
The West Shore Land Company organized and held their first meeting for the election of officers on Saturday last. Officers elected include Horace W. Jordan as resident, Luther M. Merrill as treasurer, and directors David Flint, Benjamin L. M. Tower, Charles W. Sibley, with Merrill and Jordan named among directors.
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West Shore Land Company
Horace W. Jordan
Luther M. Merrill
David Flint
Benjamin L. M. Tower
Charles W. Sibley
Boston Noon Meeting Led by Canadian Evangelist
The Rev Walter A Dunnett engaged by the Evangelistic Association of New England to conduct the Bromfield Street Church noon meetings all week. Mrs Walter C Bailey will sing solos each day.
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Walter A. Dunnett
The
Evangelistic Association of New England
Bromfield Street Church
Walter C. Bailey
Popular Boston Photographer Reopens Studio After Fire
G Waldron Smith, Boston's popular photographer, resumes operations after a temporary suspension due to fire. His studio now boasts enhanced facilities and promises first class work, maintaining a high reputation.
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G. Waldron Smith
Boston
Life's Secrets Health Advice and A Mention of Duffy's
A compact 19th century style health guidance piece urges moderation cheerfulness and restful habits. It promotes avoiding excess and negative emotions and notes nine tenths of diseases start with a cold. It ends by touting Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a reliable stimulant for life’s secrets.
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Duffy
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