Notables Speak on Rapid Transit Invasion of the Common
Post reporters interview Boston leaders and notable figures from Columbus to Winthrop and Quincy on the proposed rapid transit invasion of Boston Common. Quincey cautions against stark changes, while Adams and other city figures weigh historic plans, congestion, and future transit needs in a mood of public debate.
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Canine royalty on parade at New York beach show
The Westmin ster Kennel Club of New York hosts America’s oldest beach show at Madison Square Garden starting today through Friday. A record 1492 entries with about 1500 dogs, valued between 650 and 700 dollars on average, fill the venue under a nearly 1 million dollar market. Notable entries include Colonel Ruppert’s St Bernards and pairs costing up to 10 000 dollars, with Kingsto nian Count and Lady Gladwyn among top valued breeds and buyers.
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Boston Leaders Debate Public Garden Traffic Invasion
Horace Mann and other city figures criticize plans to move traffic into Boston parks. Webster agrees as residents weigh the effect on schoolyards and public spaces. Washington jokes about military tact in policing crowds while public figures and even Mistress Venus weigh in on transit impacts.
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Everett Citizens Oppose West End Street Railway Plan
About five hundred residents gathered at City Hall to oppose the West End Street Railway Company seeking a double Hancock street track from Broadway to the Malden line and an overhead trolley system on Hancock Street. The meeting urged rapid transit between Everett and Malden, with a standing committee of eleven named to investigate and report at a March 20 meeting where the road will be represented.
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F. B. Wallace
Blenry Schrow
George EB. Smith
S. B. Smith
Nine Perish as Scottish Fishing Boat Goes Down
A storm off Banff sinks a fishing boat with nine aboard. Earlier two boats, Charlotte and Jessie, foundered off Wick, drowning all nineteen men. A severe northeast Scotland storm brings sleet rain hail, with wreckage washing ashore and ongoing reports of casualties.
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Somerville Man Drowns Off Block Island
New London Feb 20 Captain J F Remington of Somerville drowned off Block Island while employed on a Philadelphia and Reading barge. No details available. body not recovered. Former Thames Tow Boat Co worker and Mohegan Lodge of Odd Fellows member.
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Gossip of the fighters and stakeholdership notes
David H Blanchard declines to travel to Canada to collect stakes and may let Phil Dwyer hold them, with Blanchard preferring not to be permanent stakeholder. Rumors dispute McGee and McCarthy bout contracts with weight issues noted. Coney Island Club bids for Corbett-Mitchell, but insiders doubt a fair fight. Jack Green and Harry Tracey plan a Cribb Club bout on March 18. Ros Roy.
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Worcester
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New Jersey
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Silly Supith
New Orleans
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Mitchell Nearly Killed in New York Saloon Brawl
Charley Mitchell visited Jim Wakely's saloon at Sixth Avenue and Forty second Street early this morning. After drinking, he insulted barkeeepers who restrained him as bottles flew. He was struck, blood drawn, and carried to his hotel after being knocked out in one round of his current visit to the United States.
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Sheriff vows to halt Stamford boxing title bout
Brunceroft Conn Feb 20. Fairfield county Sheriff Clarkson says he will arrest principals and backers if the Lane Brady lightweight championship match proceeds in Stamford. Locals expect the contest to go ahead as announced, but the sheriff’s stance may force a change in plans.
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Polish is a good thing in society except when worn on the coat
The Philadelphia Record offers a brief note on polish as a social virtue versus its overuse as a surface display, suggesting modesty in appearance and behavior contrasts with showy ornament. The item reads as a concise editorial quip reflecting on public image.
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Horse Race Winners and Postponed Meet at Gutrremera
Race results list multiple races with winning horses, times, and betting odds from Gutrremera and nearby, including Tradesman first in race one and Silvana in race two. A storm postponed further races, with plans to resume tomorrow and updated entrants and odds for the new program.
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Harlequin
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Pestilence
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Samaritan
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Major Thornton
Tioga
Honest Tom
Maid of Blarney
Chauncey
Boston Tommy
Poor Abe
Race Card Readback From Track Sprints and Stakes
Entries list names and numbers for races three and six. Five furlongs race features Gow 112 Allan Bane 107 Eleanor 102 and Vocalize 102. Sixth race at six furlongs lists Narvonne colt 99 Ill Spent 97 Spartacus 97 and True as Steel 99 among others.
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Fiske Warren Captures National Court Tennis Title
Fiske Warren of the B A A defeats De Garmendia of the New York Racket Club in the national championship at the B A A court. Final score 6 3 5 7 6 8 6 8 as Sears forfeits. Also mentions upcoming kindergarten racket final between Patten and Norman and tennis odds matches between Otis Bates and James Lodge at the B A A Wednesday.
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Boxing date set for April 6 by Trimount Club
Sporting gossip notes that the Trimount Athletic Club will be fixed to stage a boxing meeting on April 6 after Cambridge A A relinquished their claims. The latest A A U decree allows reinstatement for professionals who were active before February, with all reinstatement applications directed to the central AAU body.
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Purifying Politics Through Clergy Action in Connecticut
Feb 20 Hantrrorp Professor J J McCook of Trinity urges ministers to engage in practical politics to purify the system. He cites venal voters in Connecticut totaling about 20 000 of 166 000 and argues clergy are taxpayers and patriots obligated to influence, while warning political clergy are not in demand and churchgoers deserve Sabbath peace.
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Feud Bloodshed in Rocktown Liberia Reported
Mail advices from Cape Palmas Liberia describe a January 26 battle where forty natives were killed and 200 wounded as feuds in Rocktown escalated. Hostilities were still active when the mails departed.
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General Beauregard Dead in New Orleans
General G. T. Beauregard died at his residence in New Orleans at 10 30 tonight. The report notes his death occurring in the city on February 20.
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A Bay for the Children Washingtons Birthday Fest planned
Children at the Barnard Memorial prepare for a full day of activities from 10 in the morning to nightfall on Washingtons Birthday. Each child will receive a sou venir flag. A highlight is an exhibition of national dances directed by Mrs Lilla Viles Wyman.
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Local hotel owner Charles Duffy dies suddenly
In Williamsport on February 20 Colonel Charles Duffy, veteran proprietor of the Park Hotel in Williamsport and the Imperial Hotel in Baltimore, and for twenty years head of the Continental Hotel in Philadelphia, collapsed and died on the street from apoplexy.
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Bank President Surrenders In New York Court
John C. Eno, a defaulting bank president missing for years, surrendered in U S Court with counsel George W Bliss. He is prepared to post bail and has bondsmen ready.
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Notice to Shippers on Freight for Pennsylvania R R Lines
Notice to shippers: freight from Boston for points on the Pennsylvania R R and Connections or via Star Union Line and Empire Line should be delivered to the Old Colony R R Columbus Avenue Freight Station No 8 House. Prompt careful attention will be given to handling and forwarding. For information and bills of lading apply at the office of the Pennsylvania J B 205 Washington NOUN A ACKLEY New England Freight Agent JOHN H MORIARTY Agent.
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