Labor Men Oppose Biennial Elections in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts legislative committee of the American Federation of Labor urges the General Court to vote against the biennial election amendment. They argue annual elections educate citizens, prevent disorder, and protect the poor from political exclusion, citing labor unity against the measure and praising Massachusetts’ current annual system.
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Massachusetts
Legislative Committee
The
American Federation of Labor of Massachusetts
General Court
House
Commonwealth
Frank K. Foster
Thomas F. Tracy
John F. O'Sullivan
John B. Cooney
M. B. Kenney O'Sullivan
State Branch
A. F. of L
Warren Minstrel Show Clarifies Leadership
In a letter to the editor William M Grace corrects a misstatement about the Warren Association minstrel show at Norfolk Hall Dorchester. He says Timothy A Kelliher only chaired the entertainment committee and he oversaw the event personally.
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Warren Association
Norfolk Hall
Dorchester
Timothy A. Kelliher
Funeral for William Tarbell Held at Sumner Street Home
The funeral for William Tarbell was held this afternoon at his Sumner street residence in Waltham. Rev. H. A. Philbrook of Watertown led the service, followed by Prospect Lodge I. C. F. performing the lodge burial rite. Tarbell was laid to rest in the Mt. Feake receiving tomb, with interment likely to occur later in Milford.
Cast Confusion Over The Winter's Tale Roles
In a misreported post the paper placed Miss Stackpole in the orange woman role of The Winter's Tale. It was actually Wells, daughter of Kate Gannett Wells. Stackpole impersonated a gallant and did so strikingly.
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Miss Stackpole
Miss Wells
Kate Gannett Wells
Real Estate Covics Transactions in Wollaston and Nearby Areas
Henry T. Wills sold a 9400 square foot lot in Wollaston for about 15 cents per square foot to Mrs. Bravman. The broker also sold 15500 square feet on Waban avenue to G A Isenbeck who plans improvements. Hannah L. Whiting sold a brick building and 1216 square feet at 20 Joy street plus another 1216 square feet at 22 Joy street, assessed at 7000 and 7500 respectively, to the same buyer. The Atlantic Land Company sold three building lots totaling 13600 square feet at Hay and Brooks streets in Atlantic.
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Henry T. Wills
Wollaston
Dwight
Bravman
Waban Avenue
Waban
G. A. Isenbeck
Hannah L. Whiting
Joy Street
Atlantic Land Company
Hay and Brooks Streets
Atlantic
South Shore rail line collapse and transit updates
News notes report the South Shore road in Nova Scotia has collapsed amid patronage disputes. Appointed general superintendent B Dunham leads the Plant system. Upcoming rail service for employees, a New York and New England relief ball, a Detroit 3-cent fare plan, Mardi Gras tickets, and January rail earnings totals are listed.
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South Shore
Nova Scotia
B. Dunham
Winthrop Congregational Church
Green Street
Charlestown
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
W. H. Hatch
Union Depot
New York & New England Railroad Relief Association
Franklin
New Street Railway
Detroit
Piedmont Air Line
New Orleans
Baseball Notes Reflect League Size and Rising Umpire Respect
A Baltimore writer warns the league to shed weak markets or risk Baltimore’s hanging in the standings. Cincinnati reports Keenan plans a dual-sport touring team of baseball and combat, while McDonald’s NL umpiring appointment earns praise for game sense and firm handling of players. Missouri reports Radford’s signing to Rockford as dubious, with higher offers present. Buffalo’s Morton writes Nicholson will push into top NL second-base prominence soon, and Dan Brouthers faces pressure as Hanlon guards Cary, a minor-league recruit, ready to switch in.
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Baltimore
Cincinnati
Keenan
Jim Keenan
McDonald
National League
Young
Mac
Sporting Life
Missouri
Paul Radford
Rockford
Ill
Radford
Charley Morton
The
Buffalos
Earl Wagner
Senators
Nicholson
Dan Brouthers
Hanlon
Carey
Union testimonial concert at South Baptist Church
A union testimonial concert complimentary to the South Baptist Church will be held at People's Temple next Thursday evening. Featured artists include Mrs. B. E. Humphrey Allen soprano Ella Cleveland Fenderson contralto R. M. Sawyer contralto Ladies Orchestra Svensden Trio Miss M. J. Stewart reader Hoyt L. Canary reader George E. Parker tenor Ivan Morawski bass F. W. Woodell baritone N. Allen violin Homer Norris Lewis Tilden organists and accompanists.
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South Baptist Church
People’s Temple
BE. Humphrey Allen
Ella Cleveland Fenderson
R. M. Sawyer
Ladies’ Orchestra
Svensden Trio
M. J. Stewart
Hoyt IL. Canary
George E. Parker
Ivan Morawski
F. W. Woodell
N. Allen
Homer Norris
Lewis Tilden
Brockton Forms Brockton Baseball Club With New Board
In Brockton on February 19 stockholders organized a baseball team. Directors elected were Horace A. Keith, William B. Foster, and Frank E. Packard. Keith named president, Foster vice president, Packard secretary and treasurer. The club will join the New England Association and use Highland Park grounds owned by Brockton Street Railroad Company.
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Brockton
Warren A. Reed
Horace A. Keith
William B. Foster
Frank E. Packard
New England Association
Brockton Street Railroad Company
Highland Park
Elliott Outshoots Fulford In New Jersey Shoot
In Marion New Jersey W C Elliott defeated E D Fulford in the first of a three match series for 100 a side. Elliott shot 91 of 100 birds to Fulford 88. The contest will conclude on Thursday with two matches remaining.
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Jersey City
N. J
W. C. Elliott
E. D. Fulford
Marion
Elliott
Fulford
East Boston A C Meets St Marys In Joint Competition
East Boston A C faces St Marys A C in planned joint events tonight. A lengthy entries list is noted with officials including referee Eugene Buckley timers John and Frank Facey judges at finish William Cony and Chase White announcer William Malin scorer Chase White clerk R B Driscoll starter John Bowler from C B Gym and allied clubs.
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East Boston A. C
St. Mary’s A. C
Eugene Buckley
John
Frank Facey
Joan Meakley
William Cony
Peter Kelley
Nelson Innes
William Malin
Chase White
Clerk
R. B. Driscoll
John Bowler
C. B. Gym
Canavan Accepts Cincinnati Season Contract
New Bedford reports James Canavan of the Pawtucket Polo Club was asked at the rink where he would play next season. He produced a Cincinnati contract for the 18 percent season, signaling his plans.
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New Bedford
James Canavan
Pawtucket Polo Club
Jimmy
Cincinnati
Roxbury Whist Club Theatre Party Attends Tremont
Sixteen Roxbury residents formed Our Whist Club and held a theatre party at Tremont Theatre last evening. Chaperones were Miss J McLaughlin and Miss M Johnson.
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Whist Club
Roxbury
Tremont Theatre
J. McLaughlin
M. Johnson
Wheelmen Convene Nets Changes to Laws in February Session
New York February meeting of the wheelmen featured amendments to laws and schedule shifts. The annual national assembly moves to the second Monday in February and race sanction fees are set at 10 dollars for a national circuit, 2 dollars for an open meet, and 1 dollar for a closed club meet. Sunday racing and women’s racing banned, penalties for unsanctioned meets introduced. President-elect Willison outlines plans to unify divisions with limited committee appointments pending division input. A motion to prohibit wheel legislation without division sanction passes. Resolutions to be drafted for New Jersey and New York road improvements. adjourned to March 6.
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New York
National Assembly
Potter
New York State
Raymond
A. C. Willison
Racing Board
George D. Gideon
Philadelphia
New York Assembly
National Rights and Privileges Committee
Luscomb
Cash Prize League
New Jersey
Messrs. Morrison and Potter
Boxing Gossip on Griffo Dime Fake Contests and Letters
A lengthy letter from Mike Finn exposes alleged prearrangement and misrepresentation around the March 8 boxing card featuring Griffo and Dime, plus claims from Ed Holske about Craig, Slavin, and others. The piece highlights distrust in promoters and a push to reveal all facts to Post readers, with notes on forthcoming Suffolk Athletic Club events and fighter matchups in Boston.
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Mike Finn
Post
Dan Saunders
Dime
Lavigne
Saunders
Sam [Fitzpatrick
New York
Dobbs
Griffo
Finn
Natick
Boston
Ed Holske
The
Mirror of Life
London
Frank Craig
Craig
Slavin Marchll
Central Hall
Joe Butler
Philadelphia
Peter Jackson
National Sporting Club
Peter
Dan Creedon
America
Australia
Joe Choynski
J. Mack
Lowell
Jim Hall
Suffolk Athletic Club
Peter Maher
Maher
Jim Corbett
Nick Long
Jack Smith
Lynn
Long
John E. Butler
John Burns
Brockton
Butler
Burns
Mopeve De Luxe Road Racer Sings Value Amid Widespread Wheels
Mopeve De Luxe Road Racer promises superior value for the price, stressing higher grade materials, workmanship, finish, and detail compared to midrange wheels. The brand rejects art catalogues in favor of a plain business catalogue with clear cuts and text to show patterns.
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Singer
Washington's Birthday Model De Luxe Display
The advertisement touts the finest wheels in the country and urges seeing the 1895 Modele de Luxe before choosing a new mount, with a note that the display opens on Washington's Birthday.
Boston Welterweight Chase Sparks Weekend Boxing Notes
SINGER & CO. of Boston promote welterweight action noting Young Starlight beat a rival in one round. Dave Ross, rival to 108-pounders, seeks opponents after Bob Cunningham refused a 108 or 110-pound bout. Ross vows to stop Mike Sears or Frank Brierly in fifteen rounds. Smith-Walcott tickets for Music Hall on Friday March 1 are selling fast. Mallet Club laments the Dobbs Starlight entertainment miss. Rob Roy.
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Starlight
Dave Ross
Bob Cunningham
New York
Ross
America
Mike Sears
Frank Brierly
Smith-Walcott
Music Hall
Mallet Club
Dobbs- Starlight Entertainment
Rob Roy
Turf Gossip Tells Of Purchases And Races In New York
Monroe Salisbury failed to outbid James Kelly of New York for Dan Cupid and plans another bid with Kelly to secure the colt. Detroit buyer Charles P. Larned acquired Curfew Chimes, while Isaac Murphy plans a Memphis debut and Chicago follow. Old Dominion Jockey Club seeks Western Turf Congress membership, opposed by many clubs. Madison and Alexander Island track violate Congress rules, losing privileges. Edward Garrison, the Snapper, attends New Orleans races recounting his rise from a free lance jockey to top rank.
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Monroe Salisbury
Dan Cupid
James Kelly
New York
Salisbury
Barney Wilkes
Kelly
Charles P. Larned
Detroit
Palo Alto Chimes
Playful
Ressequie
Millers
Isaac Murphy
Turf Congress
Madison
Western Turf Alliance
Alexander Island
Edward Garrison
Snapper
New Orleans
H. Ellsworth
Boz Sedam
Bill Daly
Garrison
America
Washington's Birthday Bike Show Promises Busy Season
Boston bicycle dealers parlay Washington's Birthday into a packed exhibit day. Stevens Freeze & Co and others showcase Lovell Diamonds Remington Rambler Union Warwick Orient and McCune models with new two speed Johnston gear. multiple shops invite wheelmen to inspect full lines, specials, and entertainments at 154 Congress street 76 Washington street and Columbus avenue venues.
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Washington
Messrs. Stevens, Freeze & Co
Corner Court
Hanover Streets
Lovell Diamond
Remington
Rambler
Union
Warwick
Orient
McCune
McDuffee
Johnston
Congress Street
W. C. Johnston
James Underwood
Quadrant
John Wood, Jr
New England
Washington Street
Sudbury Street
W. W. Rawson
Lovell’s
Fred F. Dudley
Columbus Avenue
Dudley
Dudley’s
W. E. Sanborn & Co
Miss Sanborn
Mr. Sanborn
Eclipse
Davis
Madison Square Garden
America
New York
Boston
Lovell
New Malil
Wave
Entries at New Orleans Thoroughbred Races
Four selling races list winners: Bill White Oh No Lord Willowbrook. St Pancras Ludow Ethel W.. Footrunner Bess McDuff Satellite. Kindora Tom Kelly G B Cox. Times range 1:28.5 to 1:46.5. A maiden race results Bob Holman Cooper Jacko with 1:29.25.
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Bill White
Oh No
Lord Willowbrook
St. Pancras
Ludow
Ethel W
Kindora
Tom Kelly
G. B. Cox
Bob Holman
Cooper
Jacko
Thoroughbred at Fair Racing Card Details First Five Races
First race a three four t h mile selling Thackeray won by Fassett with Grey Forest third in 1 50. Second race four and one half furlongs selling Piccaro led Jim R. second Bob West third in 1 05. Third race four and a half furlongs selling Grange Camp won Briscoe second Miss Castles third in 1 05 ½. Fourth race one mile Pr Klamath Champion Cadet Bela placed first second third in 2 04. Fifth race half mile selling Halcyon won Don Lucy second Trixie Gardner third in 1 02.
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Thackeray
Fassett
Grey Forest
Piccaro
Jim R
Bob West
Grange Camp
Briscoe
Miss Castles
Klamath
Cadet
Bela
Halcyon
Don Lucy
Trixie Gardner
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Virginia
Allen & Ginter
Tor American ToRpacco Co
A. F. of
Warren Minstrel Show
Waltham
Real Estate Covics
Nreelent Five
Roseland Improvement CO
John Hancock
Niagara
Rogers
Devonshire St
Niagara Frontier Investments
Vicinity
E ‘Huntress & Ore
Devonshire ‘St
Baseball Notes
Newfoundland Relief Fund
Total
Brockton Nine
ST. Mary's
Canavan
la Gripes Aubergier
E. Fougera &Co
N. William St
NW. Y
Eeler & Co.s. Oe
Hanover St
American House
Mopeve de Luxe
Singer & CO
Berkeley St
Boston, Mass
George
Messrs. Chandler & Barber
Eliot Street
Peabody-Whitney Company
Stearns
Messrs. H. 3B. Shattuck & Son
Quadrant Cycle Company
Frank C. Riggs
Edward Buffum
D. C. Valentine
Messrs. Shattuck
Pierce and Czar
Messrs. Singer & Co
Berkeley Street
Ady
Dunlop
Brooks
Princess Rose
Black Beauty
Huxley
Sete
Rixie
Black Jack
Nellie Hee Ee
Leedman Eee
Walter Talbot
Dr. Reed Weer
Boblee
Stonewall Weenee
Bedford
Isinetee
Emperor Billett
Fort Worth
Prince Leon
Cactus Blossom
Nowemarks
G. B
Vocality
John P
Ettee
Dollie Rancocas
Cave Springs
Settee
Daphne Viola C
Jim T Steeer
Rabbit
Nicaragua
Dr. Bill
Terete Weer
Pike's Peak
Bust
St.Nicholas 5
Eclipse Bicycles
Columbus Ave
Pierce
H. B. Shattuck & Son
Stearns Bicycles
Columbus Aventue
Stevens, Freeze & Co
Court Street
Col. Hanover
Chandier & Barber
UM Bees Fae
A Y Pray Jrade
Chandler & Barber
Bostam Weare
A. J. Ochs
Riverview Cycle Club
Alvin Chute
Mattapan
W. P. Moulton
Riverviews
Roslindale
Latters
Press Cycle Club
Cambridgeport Cycle Club
Cambridgeport
Chicago
Wm. Read & Sons
Washington St
Vigilant
Royal Cork Yacht Club
Servia
Liverpool
Prince of Wales
Britannic
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