Boston Race Draws crowds as trotters top speed tests
The Boston boulevard snow meet features fast flyers led by Gil Curry at 2:11 14 driven by Charles Haley and Thetis at 2:16 piloted by Captain Perkins. Crowds note E H Greeley’s Fly ing Eagle debut and Mrs. J. G. Paine dubbed Queen of the Boulevard as many racers post quick marks and brushes end without injuries.
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Boston
Gil Curry
Charles Haley
Gray
Flying Nig
Vance Wentworth
Haley Grove Curry
George Fails
Elias Caldwell
Kitty C
Fred J. Carter
van Lew
van Austin
Waldo Pierce
Sir Walter
Perkins
Thetis
E.H. Greeley
Keworth
Mr. Greeley
Flying Eagle
W. G. McLeod
Cambridge
J. R. Shedd
Walter Hadley
Ethan Wilkes
McLeod
Fred Ames
Squire Wilkes
D. W. Young
Rodney J
George Gay
Mischief
George Graves
Tom Gilling
George
Frank Hall
Maggie T
Henry Titus
Merry Bird
Foots
J. G. Paine
Back
Boulevard
Will Rage in New England The Victor Mazone Arrives
Speedy trotting stallion Victor Mazone 2 21 1 4 is brought from Lexington to Boston consigned to George W Leavitt. The stallion quartered at Caldwell stables stands over fifteen hands and will be trained for Hastern circuit turf racing. His 1893 two year old and yearling records are cited along with noted performances. John Grant and Frank Shubert are in Bermuda. Jim Golden recuperates in Jacksonville Florida.
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Boston
Lexington
Victor Mazone
George W. Leavitt
Caldwell
New
New England
South
John Grant
Frank Shubert
Bermuda
Jim Golden
Jacksonville
Fla
The Model Servant Fraud Revealed in Iowa House
A Western congressman's wife recalls hiring a perfect house servant from an Iowa town who vanished with all cash, silver, jewelry, and portable items after a visit to her old home. No clues or leads were found to recover the losses.
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Omaha
Iowa
Washington Star
Charlestown Bowling Club Wins Osgood Cup in Stadium Duel
The Charlestown Bowling Club defeated Lowell Highlands to claim the Osgood cup for total second division pins and the Massachusetts League special prize for the highest three-string total. The exact score follows.
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Charlestown
Lowell Highlands
Press Club Wins at Scotia Street Alleys in Cycling Bowling
The Press club at Scotia street alleys added another win this season against the Massachusetts club. Five games at Boylston alleys featured Roxbury Wheelmen vs Boston College and Charlestown Cycling Club vs the Suffolks with scores listed.
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Press Club
Scotia Street
Massachusetts Club
Boylston
Roxbury
Boston College
Charlestown
Suffolks
Press Cycling Club
Bowler
Clark
Traiser
Auwee Eee
Storey
McGarritt
Tresses
Hogaboom
Wilson
Ceessvess
McFarland
C.esss Ree
Roxbury Wheelmen
Ford Peeescunsessteue Oee
Bowes
Ccccceeres Eee
Towne Cadedpheesespeees Ace
Morrissey
Hart
Ererer
Lynch
iBroderick
Wae
Bue
Ware
Hurley Sete
Schaefer Wins Both Championship Billiards Matches
Schaefer known as the Wizard defeated Carter in the afternoon and Gilman in the evening at Murphy's private room. He posted high runs and steady scores with Carter fighting bravely. Gilman showed discouragement against Schaefer's sharp play as turnout remained sizable. Referee was Fred Park for both sessions.
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Schaefer
Carter
Murphy
Jake
Gilman
Teetal
Fred Park
Wood Island Park Skating Carnival Sets Two Big Interscholastic Events
A successful skating carnival at Wood Island Park East Boston prompts Superintendent Finneran to stage another on Washingtons Birthday. Five events are planned four open to school boys and a three mile special between Bob Warner Somerville and Merrill Allston. The program includes a one mile interscholastic race and a two mile four man team event with prizes from Horace Partridge and John Morrill.
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Wood Island Park
Boston
Finneran
Washington
Bob Warner
Somerville
Merrill
Allston
St. John’s
the Post
Horace Partridge
John Morrill
East Boston High School
Boxing Rumors Ignite Boston Night of March Fights
Promoter notes and fan fervor rise over March 6 card at Music Hall featuring Daniel Stuart rivalries Peter Corrigan and Mat Leary in eight rounds at 145 pounds. The program includes heavyweights Godfrey Burley Strong Dwyer O Dwyer and bouts with Gans Lavack Sullivan, plus middleweights Leary Corrigan and welter Joe Mullin Fole y. London rules and international aims shape plans as Ike McArthur carves a busy night.
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Daniel Stuart
Peter Corrigan
Mat Leary
Music Hall March
Music Hall
Casey
Ward
Boston
Godfrey
Maher
Nick Burley
Burley
Armory
Texas Rangers
Sally Smith
Johnny Lavack
Joe Gans
Spike Sulivan
Charlie Strong
Dr. Ordway
National Sporting Club of London
England
Willie Smith
Ordway
James Wescott
Martin Flaherty
Joe Mullin
Mullin
Shawmut Rowing Association
Ike McArthur
John Carlin
Lynn
Ike
Lewis Sullivan
Steve Brodie
George Toohey
Steve
Park Associates
Somerville
Strong
George Godfrey
Jimmy Gallagher
East Boston
Press Cycling Club of Boston Restored to Sanction
The final bulletin of the racing board for 1895 from Philadelphia announces that the Press Cycling Club of Boston has been restored to sanction privileges.
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Philadelphia
Racing Board of 1895
Press Cycling Club of
Boston
Posters Arrive for 1000 Submissions as Event Closes
The program ended on Saturday February 15 after nearly 1000 posters were received, reflecting strong participation and broad community interest.
How Do You Feel About 5c Cigar Prices
An ad-style fragment argues over cigar pricing from five cents to ten and a half. It mentions Lawrence's 103 at Sc and references typical sales at ten and one sixty in a casual buyers' note.
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Lawrence
Boston Show Draws Eight to Nine Thousand Fans
Estimates placed last night attendance between 8000 and 9000 with many Boston society members present. Exhibitors reported brisk interest in wheels with some orders. crowds swelled by excursions from out of town. John Wood Jr at the Fitchburg cycle stand drove heavy business while others hired extra help to manage crowds as records for boys’ and professional races were set or challenged. The Baldwin Band performed to close the evening as organizers planned possible extended hours and reduced admission.
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Boston
Custom House
Jason & Co
Quincy Market
Mudge & Co
City Hall
Cambridgeport
Somerville
Winmisimmet Cyclin
John Wood, Jr
Fitchburg
Frank Butler
Cambridge
Horace B. Long
Brockton
Robert Urquhart
R. H Trask
W. H. Clark
Dorchester
W. H. Center
H. L. Snow
G. Malenfant
Ipswich
H. W. Ruggleson
Waltham
Jack Bowman
W. Stafford
S. G. Whittaker
G. G. Williamson
E. A. Darlow
Baldwin Band
Cycling events fill Boston venues with concerts and plans
The Tiger Roadsters ball entertains at Berkeley Hall with Peters Orchestra and refreshments by Blunt while Pawtucket Cycle Club sends a large contingent. Everett Wheelmen hold their first hall with Tripp’s Orchestra from 8 to 9 and dancing 9 to 1. Decorations committee led by Albert Frothingham seeks club colors and flags at 68 Chauncy Street.
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Tiger Roadsters
Berkeley Hall
Blunt
Peters
Pawtucket
R. IL
Elliott
Albert G. Frothingham
L. A. W. Entertainmr
Deco
Frothingham
Chauncy Street
Boston
Boston League
Metropolitan Wheelmen
Washington Street
West Canton
Press
J. P. Clark
Pope Manufacturing Company
Gallows Preparations Quietly Advance in Jail
The jail completes an elaborate setup for an execution with rope tested at 2200 pounds. White cloth curtains obscure windows and a dark curtain blocks the south wing cells. Gilbert remains unaware as workers finish scaffold chairs for doctors, jurors, and attendees.
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Gilbert
Poster exhibit draws wide interest amid high quality works
The Pope Manufacturing Company plans a major display of art posters in several principal U S cities, with dozens of works exceeding expectations and some rejected for not meeting contest rules. The show begins Saturday and runs a few days in each location, with wider public access and significant expense to honor competitors.
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Pope Manufacturing Company
United States
Senate
Sterling Elliott
Commonwealth
Lynn cyclists hear Sterling Elliott on League of American Wheelmen
About 400 bicycle enthusiasts at Lynn Cycle Club armory hear Sterling Elliott president of the League of American Wheelmen outline the league's aims and the need for cooperation among wheelmen. He predicts lantern laws and rail carriage of bicycles will be debated and notes united membership could influence national leadership. Baby Bliss receives warm welcome.
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Lynn
Lynn Cycle Club
Old Armory
Sterling Elliott
League of American Wheelmen
Joseph C. Palmer
Frank Olin
United States
Baby Bliss
Johnny Dunn to Meet Paddy Sheehan in Six Rounds at South Bethlehem
Johnny Dunn has matched Stanton Abbott to meet Paddy Sheehan in a six round bout at catchweights, set for February in South Bethlehem, Penn. Abbott will also meet Tom Moriarity of Lowell in a fifteen round fight at Holyoke Mass on February 26. On March 4 the Britisher will lecture on self defense at Brown University in Providence R I.
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New York
Johnny” Dunn
Stanton Abbott
Paddy” Sheehan
Lehigh Valley
South Bethlehem
Penn
Tom” Moriarity
Lowell
Holyoke
Mass
Brown University
Providence
R. L
Life and crime of Angus Gilbert in Boston case
The article recounts Angus Gilbert born in Meagher's Grant Musquodoboit Nova Scotia. It details his shift to Boston at 20, work at Savin Hill and as Savin Hill depot station agent, and his arrest for an April crime. He says he cannot recall the murder day, claiming to have been drinking and to have blank memories of events.
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Gilbert
Sargent
Meagher
Sterling
Alice
Boston
Porter’s Market
Kneeland Street
Dover Street
Savin Hill
Sheriff limits access to execution today
Sheriff O'Brien announces that admission cards should not be presented before 9 30. Doors close at 10 30 with no entry after that time. Ticket holders have one extra hour to enter the jail before final lock.
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O’brien
Yale Law School nine plans spring schedule and trials
Yale Law School in New Haven announces a nine man squad for the season. Manager Sladden has arranged games with Eastern colleges and a Southern trip during Easter to Savannah visiting Virginia Georgetown and possibly Penn. Sixty candidates report to Captain Atkins for daily coaching and Walter Carter is expected to join training soon.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale Law School
Sladden
Law School
Savannah
University of Virginia
Georgetown University
University of Pennsylvania
Atkins
Yale
Walter Carter
Condit's Parties Tomorrow Dance Halls
Dancing at Bethesda Hall tomorrow afternoon with Eberle and Berkeley Halls set for the night. The social events arrange gatherings at multiple venues for residents and visitors in the area.
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Bethesda Hall
Eberle
Berkeley Halls
Magnates Seek Signatures Quietly at Boston Camp
In Boston camp Hugh Duffy is the only signature so far this week as other players ponder contracts and advance money. Dolan and Ryan have not shown up at headquarters, Nichols and Lowe are far away, and Soden’s mail bag may hold contracts. Selee eyes another pitcher not from New England.
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Boston
Hugh Duffy
Eil
Harry
Dolan
Jack Ryan
Charlie Nichols
Bobby Lowe
Water Street
Arthur G. Soden
Selee
New England
Minor leagues seek protest over major league poaching
A conference of minor league representatives, summoned by Eastern League President Powers, will meet at the Fifth Avenue Hotel on February 24 to protest major league clubs for courting minor leaguers at prohibited times. The Warrens of Cambridge train in Cambridge with Morrissey and Haley. Brockton manager Burnham nears a complete roster, while Newark seeks a NL player to lead at first base.
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S. J
Brockton
Dave O’brien
Lowell
T. H. Murnane
Powers
National League
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Warrens
Cambridge
John Morrissey
Jack Haley
Father Scully
Walter Burnham
Ellis
Newark
N J
Newarkers
Bald Win Bros vs Keene National Bank Contract Suit
Massachusetts Superior Court orders publication of notice in Boston Post for Keene National Bank and First National Bank trustee to appear in Boston on first Monday of April 1896 in an action to recover 1500 dollars from October 24 1895. Case heard in Suffolk County with no personal service to defendant. Clerk signs true copy.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Boston
Baldwin Bros.’ Company
Suffolk County
Keene National Bank
Keene
Cheshire
New Hampshire
First National Bank
A. PD
Boston Post
Jos. A. Willard
John W. Corcoran
A. Willard
Auction of Goods From Suffox Storage Warehouse
The goods of Eleanor Warmer William Shields G H Sparrow R E Sherwood H W Steel H E Stevens Sanford Tappan J Topham Mrs E H Taylor M J Turner George K White mortgagee Albert Hopkins O S Harding M Hurry Jennie Howe W B Joy Dr C D Jenkins G H Jacques Thomas Kane L Wilson George Berg W B Crotty Bella Creamer R BE Dearborn Lacy Freedley Nellie J R Gallagher Saumner Guginheimer Franklin Carr L Caswell M Dugan M H Golden Kate McGinty John Mullen M J Mead J H Norris Dr E F G Perry will be sold at auction after 60 days for non payment of storage. Feb 13 1836.
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Eleanor Warmer
William Shields
G. H. Sparrow
R. E. Sherwood
H. W. Steel
H. E. Stevens
Sanford Tappan
J. Topham
E. H. Taylor
M. J. Turner
George K. White
Albert Hopkins
O. S. Harding
M. Hurry
Jennie Howe
M. J. Mead
J. H. Norris
EF. G. Perry
Liberal loans offered at hour’s notice on furniture and jewelry
School Street Loan Co advertises fast cash on fur niture and pianos with no removal. Leases paid off and more money advanced on dia watches jewelry stocks bonds or a pre lateral loans life insurance a specialty. Rates of interest $25 25c $50 50c terms described as the easiest in Boston. Located 28 School at Room 1.
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Dia
Boston
ST. Loan .O
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Gi Curry
Mrs, Paine
Speedy Victor Mazone
Caporal
For & Cts
Charlestowns
Tee jIngraham
Marston Eeree
Caldwell Ee
Wees
Kenney
Pech Cod Sis
Barton Wauewhe
Sdeue Loh
Dickerman
Candlepin League
California
Blanchard & Farrar
Dock Square
Faneuil Hall
Warner
Morrill
Gormally & Jeffery Mfc. CO
Columbus Avenue
MR. L. H. Bliss
America
Graham
Viking
B. B. Emery
Columbus Ave
Charles Street
Angus D. Gilbert
Condit
Duffy's
Baseball Notes
School Street Loan CO
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