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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1909

Page

11

Gilt Edge cracks seek spots on Post bowling team

The Boston Post’s third weekly bowling rolloff to form a six man squad for the national tournament in New York in May will be held at the Boston alleys on Arch Street. Eighty entrants are expected, with 12 weekly events planned and only two completed.

Boston Post Post New York Boston Arch Street Newtowne Co. F. Leach Tremont James Puffer The Arlington Boat J. P. Puffer Arlington Boat Club

Bunker Hill K of C Sets Pin Records in Weekly Leagues

In Greater Boston candle pin and bottle pin matches last week, Bunker Hill Knights of Columbus set a high team single string and a new league record. Top marks included Claus 135, OBrien 344 three-string, Tremont and Chelsea Square leading team totals, with Tremont also claiming multiple top team scores. New league record noted.

Bunker Hill Knights of Columbus Boston Claus Transcript O'Brien Wildey Gunker Hill Chelsea Square Greater Baston Plympton Tremont Prympton

Auto carnival yields world record and serious injury

In New Orleans on February 21 the opening 10 mile race injured J D Ryall, feared fatally, as a capricious crash sent his Matheson tearing into the field. Bob Burman in a Buick then won the 100 mile world championship in 1 hour 42 minutes 38.25 seconds, with Robertson in a Simplex second. Mrs J Newton Cuneo broke her own speed record in 1:01.5 while driving a Knox Giant.

New Orleans J. D. Ryall Fair Grounds Robert Burman Burman Savannah Robertson Strang Cuneo Flint Mich Hotel Grunewald Ryan Matheson Klaw & Frlanger J. Newton Cuneo Knox Giant Walter Connelly Packard Ralph Depalma Fiat Cyclone Klaxton Walter Donnelly George Robertson Simplex Bob Burman Buick

Won Last Pinfall Noted In Bowling Standings

The record shows final pinfall figures for players including J. Middleby Jr Inc Logan Johnson Co and A A Knights Son with individual averages listed for Campbell Miteh Al DeMayer Murray Knights Moody Ames Nissen Mattern Cunningham and others.

J. Middleby, Jr., Inc Logan, Johnson & Co A. A. Knights & Son H. A. Johnson Campbell Miteh al DeMayer Murray Knights Moody

Langford Back From Coast Ahead of London Bouts

Langford and manager Joe Woodman returned from California after six weeks seeking a bout with Ketchel. Walsh faces Digger Stanley for the bantam title May 17 in London while Langford meets Champion Johnson May 24 for the world heavyweight title. The pair sail for England late March with Paris bouts planned and no decision 12 round bouts anticipated in San Francisco.

California Ketchel Sam Langford Joe Woodman Edward Keevin Langford Jimmy Walsh Walsh Digger Stanley National Sporting Club London Sam Johnson England Paris Keevin San Francisco

Beach Kennel Club Show Opens With Grand Canine Parade

The New England Kennel Club opens its annual beach show in Mechanics Building with dogs of many breeds valued up to 10 000 dollars, including Reginald Vanderbilt and Samuel Untermyer entries from New York. Police initially threatened to enforce the Sunday law delaying dogs from arriving, but dogs were moved to the building under supervision.

Mechanics New England Kennel Club St. Bernards Reginald Vanderbilt Samuel Untermyer New York Mechanics' Building Dole

Checker Sharps Battle At New England Congress

The annual New England checker sharps congress at the American House features Boston and All-New England teams in a marquee match. Veterans aim for the David Kirkwood medal as Captain Greehan unveils a numbered card system to reduce tournament confusion. Balloting begins at 1 pm with judges present and the event may include a New England tournament if entries reach sixteen to twenty games.

Congress of New England Boston All-New England David Kirkwood Greehan

Commonwealth Steamer to Start Boston New York Service

The Commonwealth, flagship of the Fall River line, begins service between New York and Boston on Sunday Feb 28. It will depart Fall River on its first trip. Extra capacity needed as inauguration travel swells. Plymouth will accompany the Commonwealth and carry three companies of the Sixth Massachusetts Infantry and two cavalry troops.

Commonwealth Fall River Line New York Boston Fall River New England Washington Plymouth Sixth Massachusetts Infantry

Lewis Tewanina Wins New Orleans Marathon

Lewis Tewanina of the Carlisle Indian School won the 20 mile Marathon at City Park in New Orleans under the Young Men s Gymnastic Club. His time was 2 10 50 1 5. Mellor finished second Forshaw third Fincke fourth Hatch fifth and Sangessan sixth. Fowler failed to appear.

New Orleans Lewis Tewanina Carlisle Indian School of Pennsylvania City Park Mellor Forshaw Leo Fincke Sydney Hatch Chicago M. J. Sangessan KR. A. Fowler Cambridge Mass

Bernard McCormick Named Princeton Football Field Coach

Bernard McCormick of Boston was chosen as field coach for the Princeton football eleven in Princeton New Jersey. He entered Princeton in 1904, played four years, captained the 1907 team and was named All American fullback for two years. He assisted in the coaching last fall.

Princeton N. J Bernard McCormick Boston Tie Jie

Ellen Snow Publishes New Story The Confessions of Seymore Vane

Ellen Snow of Hartford Connecticut known for anti vivisection and The Evolution of Rose presents The Confessions of Seymore Vane a story of letters between a married man and his psychic affinity. It ends on the brink of the moral precipice as Snow attributes it to limited opportunities for women to gauge married life and the gaps in mutual mental interest within domesticity.

Ellen Snow Hartford Conn Rose Seymore Vane Miss Snow

Labor Union Opposes Charter Without Recall Provisions

Boston Central Labor Union delegates voted unanimously against any city charter amendment that lacks initiative referendum and recall by petition. The group reviewed the proposed charter section by section while hearing John F. Kennedy discuss his Finance Commission report and listening to ex-Governor Bates defend portions of the plan.

Boston Boston Central Labor Union John F. Kennedy Finance Commission Bates

Former Governor Bates Attacks City Council and Waste

Bates criticizes Boston politics citing waste of over 1.9 million dollars and corruption under a party system. He urges a Finance Commission to replace the council, argues for nonpartisan governance, and questions the referendum and party labels in city government.

Bates Boston Common Council Lomasney City Hall Finance Commission

Labor Leaders Protest City Charter Provisions in Legislature

State labor leaders plan a Tuesday protest before the metropolitan affairs committee against the proposed city charter provisions including a referendum ban. The Boston Central Labor Union cites opposition to abolishing elective offices and the street commissioners department. The judiciary committee discusses labor bills such as peaceful picketing and the legality of striking.

Committee On Metropolitan Affairs Finance Commission George A. Curran Legislative Committee Boston Central Labor Union of Boston Street Commissioners Joint Committee On Judiciary

Palatial Trains for Railway Conductors

Boston Division 122 of the Order of Railway Conductors heard plans for the 32d biennial grand division meeting to be held in May. Four hotels were requested for special trains with large delegations expected from Western Pennsylvania and Fort Wayne Indiana. The Western Pullman Special from Fort Wayne would need nearly an entire hotel for the party.

Boston Order of Railway Pennsylvania Fort Wayne Ind

Labor Holiday Observances Highlight Union Events

Today labor groups plan a series of smoke talks and entertainments. The Bartenders Union will host about 2000 guests at Schwaben Hall Roxbury Heath and Schiller streets. Bill Posters Union welcomes guests at 724 Washington Street. Typographical Union 18 stages a ball at Copley Hall to benefit Frank K. Foster.

Schwaben Hall Corner Heath Schiller Streets Roxbury Washington Street Copley Hall Frank K. Foster

Wright President Carroll Wright of Clark College Dies

The body of Carroll D Wright president of Clark College died last night in Worcester. Two funeral services are planned Wednesday a private service for family and intimate friends and a public service in the Church of the Unity likely attended by most faculty and students though many are away on vacation.

Worcester Carroll D. Wright Clark College Church of the Unity

Breach widens in boilermakers union dispute report says

John J. Minton reports the conference called by Samuel Gompers failed to heal the rift with the International Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders UBOA. The Boston Lodge 9 president notes proposals were not accepted and the split deepened. Members vote to back strikes and participate in March 14 protest.

Samuel Gompers International Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders of North America United Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders John J. Minton Boston Boilermakers’ Lodge 9 Eliot Street New York International Union of Boilermakers United Organization Franklin International Organization Gompers Minton Bertelsen & Petersen Green Chelsea Central Labor Union United Hatters

Labor Unions Plan Meetings and Protests Across New England

Capmakers' Union 88 will meet Saturdays at 85 Green St and donate to striking batters. Representatives to Paine Memorial on March 18 to discuss a union label section. Julius Friedman to launch a New England label agitation visiting Providence Taunton Norwood and New Haven. Blacksmiths' Union 209 to parade March 14 in Gompers-Mitchell-Morrison protest.

Green St Paine Memorial Building Julius Friedman New England Uhe Providence Taunton Norwood New Haven Blacksmiths’ Union Gompers-Mitchell-Morrison United Hatters’ Union James McNally John Kelly Edward N. Ryan David Ryan District Board of Management Railroad Clerks’ Organizations of Boston Washington Street Sign Writers' Union Pictorial Sign Union George F. Tagen Thomas J. Minihan State House A. F. of L New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Union 70 Wells Memorial Hall Union 17 H. U

Splendid History of the 75 Years of Oak Hall

Oak Hall, Boston's oldest clothing store, marks 75 years with a history from its early Ann street site to Civil War uniform supply. The present leadership under James Otis Porter aims to elevate the military department, promising broader uniforms and equipment for officers.

Oak Hall Boston Washington George Washington C. B. Simmons Ann North) Street East George W. Simmons Navy James Otis Porter Massachusetts Naval Brigade Spain Porter Military Department of the Store

Pittsburg Offers Vic Willis $4100 Contract

Pittsburg presents Vic Willis with a $4100 contract proposal aiming to secure his signature quickly and avoid further delay. The offer reflects a binding effort to retain the pitcher in the upcoming season.

Vic Willis Pittsburg

Swiss Honor Hill Berlin Address at Geneva Founding

Ambassador Hi has been invited to deliver an address on the 600th anniversary of the University of Geneva in July.

Berlin University of Geneva

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