Roxbury Latin School Games Record Breaking Meet
The Roxbury Latin School Athletic Association held its winter games in the Tech gymnasium. E. B. Bloss of Harvard sprinted the twenty yards in two and four-fifths seconds, beating the world record of three seconds. J Crane Jr. set a new B A A pole vault record with 9 ft 7 in, a strong indoors mark. The open events featured strong showings from Coombs Andrade and Clark as well as junior victors T Stanwood Jr and M D Dunning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury Latin School Athletic Association
Tech Gymnasium
E. B. Bloss
Harvard
Bloss
Coombs
Andrade
Clark
J. Crane, Jr
T. Stanwood, Jr
F. Holt
J. W. Edson
M. D. Dunning
W. H. Phelps
Milton Academy A. A
K. Lewis
Noble’s
John Graham
Fred Wood
Melrose Cross Country Run Sets Record Pace
F A Sargent, Technology's distance star, set a course record at Melrose in a muddy icy race, finishing 83 minutes 15 seconds with McCarthy close behind. Barker and Dumbrnsky contended for second as Dowling and Hodgkins suffered brambles injuries. protest over Barker's entry could alter top placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Sargent
Technology
Melrose
McCarthy
Corey Hill
Davis
W. Hodgkins
N. M. Dumbrnsky
T. Razoux
Moakley
Connor
Sargent
Dombrisky
Dowling
Argent
Barker
Dumbrnsky
Hodgdon
J. H. Clausen
Harry Cornish
Dumeer
Dumbrisky
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cure
An 19th century advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as the unfailing remedy for blood taints scrofula consumption and lung diseases. It claims blood purification strengthens the body and guarantees refunds if no benefit. The tone touts cure for weak lungs bronchitis asthma and lingering coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Post Haste to Chicago Candle Challenge
Readers submit hundreds of New Years Candle estimates as a playful request to reach Chicago with Post coupons. The letter includes names and hours as sample estimates, citing Vermont correspondents and other locations, plus a claim of World’s Fair prospects at the Post’s expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mother Goose
Post
M. H. Treserts
Coventry
Vermont
All About the Candle Burning Challenge
A six foot beeswax candle, six inches at the base and one half inches at the top, weighing fifty six pounds, will be lit at noon on March 1. A committee will monitor the burn as readers estimate its duration for a chance at a Chicago World's Fair excursion. Governor Russell and Mayor Matthews have weighed in with 700 and 600 hours respectively. thousands of estimates have poured in.
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Post
Russell
Matthews
Chicago
Ralph Wilkes Arrives at Readville For Stud Plans
Ralph Wilkes, a top two year old and 2 18 flat winner, is now at Readville with J. H. Nay. Purchased in Lexington for about 30000 by Colonel John E. Thayer, he joins Arion at Blue Hill and Readville’s noted stock. He stands 15 feet 2 1 2 inches and weighs 1075 pounds. He will study Tene E. next week and begin introductions at J. M. Forbes's stock farm, with April move to Thayer's Clinton place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wilkes
Readville
J. H. Nay
Lexington
John E. Thayer
Arion
John M. Forbes
Blue Hill
New England
Mr. Nay
Wilkes
Adams Express
Boston
Adams Express Company
J. McCarthy
Franklin, N. H
J. M. Forbes
Clinton
Steamer Fratello Fabris Likely Wrecked Off Penzance
London February 22. It is believed the steamer wrecked off Penzance yesterday morning was the Fratello Fabris. Wreckage bearing the name has washed ashore and the crew of twenty six men is presumed drowned.
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Penzance
London
Fratello Fabris
Typhus Victim John Spena Dies in Newurn
John Spena, an Italian passenger from the Massilia, died in Newrurn on February 22 after contracting typhus fever aboard the steamer Massilia. The illness led to his death this morning as health authorities reported his passing.
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Newrurn
N. Y
John Spena
Park Avenue Hotel Fire Boosts Business At Fireproof New York Hotel
The Hotel Royal fire has wonderfully increased the business of the Park Avenue Hotel in New York, touted as fire proof and the world’s most substantial hotel structure. New proprietors have spent $150,000 on alterations and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Royal
Park ’S Avenue Hotel
New York
Memorial Hall Fair Aims For 10000 Toward 40000 Goal
Newton Massachusetts hosts a Grand Army Memorial Hall fair at Eliot Hall opened by Charles Ward Post. Over two thousand attendees toured decorated stalls and war relics as Governor Russell’s staffer Colonel Carter and leaders including Herman Hibbard spoke. Proceeds target 10000 toward a 40000 memorial building with events nightly featuring Rowe Brooks Orchestra and dedicated ward duties.
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Newton
Sparcoat
Charles Ward
Grand Army Memorial Hall
Eliot Hall
Russell
J. L. Carter
Herman EK. Hibbard
Ayor of
Carter
A. S. Pinkerton
Senate
James K. Churchill
William J. Follett
Garden City
Grand
Old Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Newton Club
Claflin
Fifth Regiment
Sons of Veterans
Newton High School
Grand Army
A.S. March
John A. Kenrick
George F. Churchill
C. W. Sweetland
G. M. Fiske
E. Moulton
RK. R. Bishop
Sons and Daughters of Veterans
Ida J. Allen
Lenora Johnson
Marietta Ramsdell
Ladies
Club
Prohibition Party Chooses Alexander Gilbert For Governor
Providence Feb 22 The Prohibition State convention adopted a ticket headed by John S. Tripp of Cranston but substituted Alexander Gilbert of Woonsocket for Governor by 54 to 41. Gilbert, 37, an undertaker, is active in Baptist, Free Mason and Odd Fellow orders and has twice run for Woonsocket mayor and once for the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I
Trocadero
John S. Tripp
Cranston
Alexander Gilbert
Woonsocket
S. Taber
North Smithfield
L. E. Remington
Providence
Thomas H. Peabody
Westerly
W.S. Brownell
Newport
Franklin
Benjamin Greene
Portsmouth
B. H. Richardson
Barrington
Pierce
Wickford
B. E. Helme
Kingston
John G. ‘Tucker
Carolina
Henry C. Tripp
Baptist Church
Free Mason
General Assembly
Apology Demanded Over Ward McAllister List
The Herald and Record are urged to issue a prompt apology to Boston for their attempt to Ward McAllister this city. The Post's list of Four Hundred Bostonians, who have done something, is offered as a substitute for their edition and tea lists.
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The
Herald and Record
Boston
McAllister
POST
Shipping News Miniature Almanac For Tuesday February 23
Shipping news item lists arrivals at port with steamer names and origins. It notes Lake Huron, Bostonian, Stubbenhuk, H F Dimock, Joseph L Colby and others arriving from Liverpool London and Hamburg, with passenger counts and cargoes. Several vessels sail for Glasgow Progreso Newport News and Key West in tow vessels plus tug and schooners.
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Lake Huron
Carey
Liverpool
EA Adams & Co
Johnston Line
Nessmore
London
Boston
Bostonian
McCunkey
Moise
Wm ii
Lincoln & Co
Stubbenhuk
Ger
Benohr
Hamburg
Queenstown
Win Johnston & Co
H F Dimock
Berry
New York
Mdse
H M Whitney
Joseph L Colby
Bucknam
Wiscasset
Barkentine Levi S Andrews
Key West
Scandinavian
King Philip
Marion
Sprague
President Roads
Massasoit
Maritime movement reports from East Coast ports
Vessels sailing and loading at Astoria New York Baltimore Newport News New Bedford New Haven Portland Maine and other ports with schooners brigs and steamers listed by names such as Belmont Fairfax Eva L Ferris Hattie S Williams Car rie A Lane Lucinda Sutton Josie R Burt Grace Bailey Ella May Ella Francis and others. Entries show loading destinations including Baltimore New York Crisfield and Norfolk with dates in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
Belmont
Ladd
United Kingdom
Harbeson Hickman
Carden
Baltimore
Fairfax
Boston
Eva L Ferris
Hattie S Williams
Fall River
Oaks Ames
Newark
Morse Island
Carrie A Lane
Portland
M C
Newport News
Lucinda Sutton
Providence
New Bedford
Josie R Burt
Philadelphia
Elwood
Brunswick
Woolston
New York
New Haven
Harry Tandall
Norfolk
Grace Bailey
Virginia
Ella May
St John
J F Seavey
Hagget’s Cove
Crisfield
F Goodnow
Poole’s Landing
Ella Francis
Rockland
Shipping updates from Boston harbor area and abroad
Vessels listed include Merom at Portland Maine sailing February 12, Frey Bentos Wilil Cromwell Paysandu January 9, Moville leaving February 21 bound for New York via Anchoria from Glasgow, Queenstown sailing February 21 with Aurania and Wisconsin from Liverpool to New York, and Rio Janeiro departure January 23 by Mabel Jordan to Barbadoes with Wildwood to Philadelphia January 24.
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Buenos Ayres
Merom
Portland
Frey Bentos
Benjamin C Cromwell
Paysandu
Moville
Anchoria
Glasgow
New York
Queenstown
Aurania
Wisconsin
Liverpool
Rio Janeiro
Mabel Jordan
Barbadoes
Wildwood
Philadelphia
Central Railroad OF
New Jersey
Philadelphia & Reading RR
Baltimore & Ohio RR
Liberty St
North River
Philadelpha
Baltimore
Washington
New England
Boston
Washington Street
Maritime Positions Report from Coastal Navigation Bulletin
The ships Euphemia bound from Trapani to Gloucester Massachusetts on February 20 at latitude 42 08 north longitude 70 03 west and brig Irene en route from Boston to Buenos Aires on February 19 at latitude 40 29 north longitude 68 40 west are logged with reported positions.
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Euphemia
Trapani
Gloucester
Mass
Irene
Boston
Buenos Ayres
Mails Close At Boston For Various Steamer Departures
Boston mail notices list cutoffs for Belgium Britain Ireland and many European nations on Feb 23 and Feb 26 through steamer routes including Britannic Aller and La Bretagne. Also details Cuba Bermuda Jamaica Mexico Japan and Pacific destinations with times and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Waesland
Great Britain and Ireland
Britannic
Cuba
City of Alexandria
Bahama Islands
Santiago
P. m
Bermuda
Trinidad
Tampa
Fla
Mascotte
Cape Hayti
St. Domingo
Turk’s Island
Saginaw
Germany
Christiania
Bremen
Great Britain
Ireland
Netherlands
Austria
Norway
Bergen
Newcastle Sea
P. O
Southampton
Aller
Jamaica
Jacmel
Aux Cayes
Hayti
Claribel
Yucatan
Campeche
Abasco
Chiapas
Orizaba
Bergen -Newcastle Sea
Europe
Etruria
France
Havre
la Bretagne
Sampa
Olivette
Ethelwold
Japan
Shanghai
Hong Kong
The
East Indies
British India
Straits Settlements
Siam
Dutch East Indies
Belgic
San Francisco
Boston
Society Islands
Galilee
Australia
New Zealand
Fiji
Samoan
Hawaiian Islands
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Crane
Roxbury
Mike Magher
Chnnie Clausen
Melrose Club
Godfrey-Lannon
Chelsea
F. A. Good
Roxbury Terrace
Frank Farrell
East Walpole
A. F. Gaylord
Rest Street
D. N. Coffin
Elmont Street
George Co. Allen
Fitchburg
Caleb Copeland
Brockton
J. K. Swan
Fail River
M. D. Newman
Bath
William J. Ryan
William D. Grace
N. H
Undertaker
Ernor
Shipping News
Port OF
Trans-Pacific
Atlantic Works
Savannah Line, New England and
Savannah Steamship Co
Lewin
Kirston
Sp. m
Macon
Gate City
New England R
Metropolitan SS. Co
Sound Lines
Ocean SL. Co
Central Railway
Georga
Savannah
Florida & Western Railway
Georgia
Frorida
South Carolina
Alabama
Louisiana
O. G. Pearson
A. Dew. Samson
N.E. Agt
S. F
W. Ry
Gen. Agt. Cent. RR
Washington St
Richardson & Barnard
N. BE
Savannah 88
Boston & Philadelphia Steamship Line
Semilweoerly
Parth An
Philadel
Indiam
Long Wharf
Charleston
Wilmington
West
Boston Fruit CO
Pergons
Seone A
Preston
Anager
Mead Long Wharf
Eaves
Parker Ouse
Nesemore Granmore
Hansa-Johnston Line
Edenmore
Sttubbenhuk
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Kilmore
Nyassa
WM. Johnston & Co
Chamber of Commerce
Corner of India
Central Wharf
Warren Line
Bosto
Norseman
Ottoman
Ekansas
Buenos Ayrean
A. Allan
State Street
Leyland Line
W. Hi. Lincoln & Cow
Cunard Line
Scythia
Catalonia
Pavo Onia
Alexander Martin
Furness Line
Stockholm
Melbourne
Durham City
Arvie
Furness, Withy & Co., Ltd
Water Street
White Star Line
United States
Royal Mail
Atlantic
RED Star Line
E. A. Adams & CO
State St
Cor
Broad St
Adams Cable
Beaver Line
Lake Superior
Lake Furon
Lake Ontario
Ka, Apams & CO
Agsuts
Southern Pacific Company
Morgan Line
New Orleans
Pfiasissippi
Texas
Arizona
New and
Old Mexico
Colorado
California
E. E. Currier
N. E
EE. Hawley
Ans
T Gen
Trafic
Broadway
Merchants’ & Miners
Transp’n Go
Boston Line
Heston
Tenn
Latimore
A.M Graham
Hitaey Traffic Mgr
Clyde Steamship CO
Great Southern
Florida
South
Feet
Gail
Pier 20
East River
Yry Mondey
Mt Algonquin
New
Inogvars
Cherokps
Yemassee
Arateshii
Washington Streets
J. A. Flanders
TREO
G. Eger
Bowling Green
Calais
St- John
International 8% Co
Commercial Wharf
Eastport
St. John
Boston & Maine RR
Ek. A. Waldron
Stannach
India Wharf
C.F. Williams
EEE Steamship
Grand Junction
Custom House
Waberen & CO
Mil Street
Canada Atlantic SS
Savannah Pier
North Side
Halifax
Halifax Ecratories
A. Dew. Sampson
L. M
H. Harris & CO. Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
Lewis Wharf
Valencia
Snow & CO
Fulton Street
Robinson
Riverside
E. W. Tyler
Tremont ST
King Amon
Erie Medical
Buffalo
Mall
Temple Medical CO
Temple
Brooklyn
Jacksonville
Depot Co
Boston Depot
Summer Street
Martford
Air Line
Norwich
Iullmanslee
Greoklyn
N.Y
Long Island
Eastern States
Fuleeperss
Erie R. R
Lie Ui
HY Ay Park
Pu Milford
Pawtuckett
WoossocKer
Woon. Jc
Blackstone
Wester and Southbridge
M. Putnam
New London
Willimantic
Beartford
Vaio
Waterbury
Danbury
Fishkill-On-Hudson—S
New Burgh
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Points West
Erie Railroad
Norwood Central
Hyde Park
Boston & Albany
TrioNs Depot
Needham
Highlandville
Upper Falls
Medfield
West Medway
Pascoag
L.v. Bakton
Cras
Howard
A. C. Kendall
Boston & Albany R. R
Efifect
Wagner
Albany
Syracuse
Cleve
M. C
Utica
Toledo
Big Four
Moston
Cleveland
R. R
Hoston
Hartford
Springfield
New York Limited
Stat
Iceland &C
Ranson
York
Kreduction
Plymoute
Providenon
Pack Square
Hosten
Tne
Bostes
Washington and
State Streets
Park Square Station
Old Colony
Penn Reese
J.R. Kendrick
J. H. Palmer
EO. L. Connor
Old State House
Stonington Line
I’ark Station
Washington Screws
Park Square
J. W. Miller
Chas
F. Conn
H. Briggs
Gen
Pass. Agt
Madrid Chemical CO
U.S. A
Dearborn Street
Ill
Weeks & Potter
George C. Goodwin
Hanover Stree
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