Harvard Oarsmen to Get New Boat House at Charles River
A Harvard graduates committee reports success in fundraising for a new boat house planned by Peabody & Stearns. The $25,000 project includes a six-bay building with a gym, showers, and a water-side balcony to house crews and training facilities, with construction starting next summer pending park commission work and the Charles River dike completion in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
New York
Harvard Club
Peabody & Stearns
Boston
Park Commission
Charles River
Roxbury Latin 99 Team Dominates Winter Games
The Roxbury Latin School held indoor winter athletic events in the Tech gym yesterday. The 99 team won the team race with H. Wolcott, son of the Governor, among the runners. Other events featured winners from Harvard and local schools, with close finishes in sprints and field events.
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Roxbury Latin School
Tech
H. Wolcott
Mann
Gould
Harvard
Moe
Ard
Woodbury
HH &S
Bullard
Noble
O. J. Widest
Mason
Os Ees
Gantt
Pose
Newburyport
Ryan Beats Wise In New England Championship Match
Jimmie Ryan champion of Scotland defeated H Wise ex champion of New England at Cushions Phil Hard rooms Essex and Washington streets by 200 to 1. Billy Rice challenged the winner for Rhode Island title with a $50 purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Ryan
Scotland
H. Wise
New England
Phil- Hard Rooms
Essex
Washington Streets
Ryan
Billy Rice
Joe Donnelly
Rhode Island
Jerome Extends Winning Streak With Victory Over Barnes and Middleton
Jerome remains undefeated after sweeping multiple fine games from Barnes and Middleton. The Murray and Irwin's evening match drew the largest crowd as Middleton delivered brilliant shots at times, though the pool remained a challenge. Barnes showed solid form in the later session, while Middleton is set to finish his bout with Keough tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome
Barnes
Middleton
Murray & Irwin’s
Keough
Ernoon
The Big Cake Walk at Music Hall Draws Huge Boston Crowd
A Southern specialty show by Graham's Cake Walk Company drew a large Boston audience at Music Hall last evening. The program included songs,_noeongs, variety turns, and a cake walk judged by Captain Bill Daly. The event surpassed previous appearances, leaving many disappointed at the hall's limited capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Music Hall
Graham
Bill Daly
Hamburg Is Not Sent West for Derby Race
Marcus Daly’s sensational colt Hamburg will not race in the Kentucky Derby as the second payment on three year old stakes entered at Louisville was due yesterday and Hamburg failed to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marcus Daly
Hamburg
Louisville
Cross Country Race Postponed By Weather Conditions
Runners who were to participate in the B A A cross country meet yesterday remained ready at the starting place but the management postponed the event to next Saturday due to road and weather conditions.
Oxford University Athletic Club declines international contest
London Feb 22 The Exchange Telegraph reports that Oxford University Athletic Club committee has decided it cannot entertain a challenge from American universities for an international contest during the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Exchange Telegraph Company
Oxford Univrsity Athletic Club
Big Four Beaten In Lakewood Golf Foursome
Lakewood New Jersey February 22 The Lakewood golf club hosted a foursome tournament where top contenders fell short of the anticipated Big Four. Jasper Lynch and Francis A Walthew led with strong play, while many teams posted varying scores including Tyngs pair and others seeking prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood
N. J
Fiodla Douglas
Edward Vitt
Pairfield
James A. Typg
H. =. Toler
Baltusrol
Jasper Lynch
Francis A. Walthew
A Lynch
Jamee W. Morrey
Fred Law
A. J. McClure
A. M. Reed
J. Deraismes
James Converse
Chauncey
Watt
James A. Tyngang
J. P. Toler
Eorge W
Walter D. Stockley
Otto Jockmeyer
Ernest Lawrence
George D.wie
W. W. McCauley
Robert Kerryon
Henry O. Talmadge
L. Daniels
Granther
Findlay Douglas
Leavitt
Miward
Long candle pin match at Dorchester Central alleys tops city
Fred Williams and F A Merriam defeated J M E Merrill in a marathon eight string candle pin bout from 10 AM to 8 PM at Dorchester Central alleys. Williams scored 57 7 88 with an average near 98 23 88 for 38 strings, leading both teams in a 6710 to 2 aggregate victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Central
Fred Williams
F. A. Merriam
Zero
J. M. E. Merrill
Messrs. Williams
Merriam
Williams
F. O. Morrill
J. M. E. Morrill
Bowling League Scores Tie Up and Separate Wins
In Brockton South Ends beat Belvideres two of three with Folger top scoring 651 and a 215 string. In Rockland the Rocklands swept Montello, O Neil top scoring 494 as Rockland total reached 2890. In North Abington Campello won three straight to solidify second place, Campello leading with 490.
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Brockton
South Ends
Belvideres
Ol Colony
Folger
Smith
Bowles
Belvidere
Rockland
Rocklands
Montellos
O’neil
Montello
Gsvadeke
North Abington
Campellos
Pike
Campello
Boxing Gossip Tracks Hopes for Dixon White Match in Detroit
Plans for a six round bout between Geo Dixon and Tommy White in Detroit on March 7 loom if terms satisfy Tom O Rourke. Jack Skelly expands as matchmaker and club manager with talks of Maher vs McCoy and other pairings as he pursues backing for new clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Dixon
Tommy White
Detroit
Mich
George Considine
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Dixon
White
Tom O’rourke
Jack Skelly
New York
Carson City
Jack
Peter Maher
Kid McCoy
Jack Bonner
Dan Creedon
Lavigne
McPartland
Barry and
Leon
Trenton
N. J
Bobby Dobbs
Austin Gibbons
Paterson
Gibbons
Dobbs
Gans
Austin
Jimmy Handler
Broadway Club
England
Tom Causer
Jack Delahay
A. C
Yonkers
N. Y
Olympic Club of
Buffalo
Tim Kearns
Lemon
Kearns
Dan Murphy
Tommy West
Bridgeport
Murphy
Tommy
D. S
Gerrard-Bennett
Crescent A. C
Toronto
Dundee
Massachusetts Avenue
Dundee Street
Dan Snyder
Pt ‘Briggs
Jimmy Gorman
Jig Stone
Bob Allen
Jack Dwyer
Timmy Kearns
Madison Brothers
The
Rice A.C
Small
Johnny Connors
8Ringfield
Connors
Ernest Brady
London
Dr. Ordway
National Sporting Club
Casper
Borge V. Tuohey
Boxers Robinson and Allen Not Matched Here
Manchester report denies a planned bout between Joe Robinson and Bob Allen. Robinson is not known in this city, while Allen has fought here before.
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Allen
Robinson
Manchester
N. H
Joe Robinson
Bob Allen
Kennedy Dominates Sea View Harriers Cross Country
Kennedy, the long distance star from A C, won the Sea View Harriers cross country run in New York on February 22 with clear ease. The seven mile race ended with Kennedy well ahead as John Malloy of Xavier A C took the time prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kennedy
Theater A. C
Sea View Harriers
John Malloy
Xavier A. C
Boston Does Honor
Doric Hall hosted a popular subscription display from $1 to $2. General Francis Appleton spoke on a Royal Agricultural Society of England request for Washington writings. Dr Thorton also spoke. Mr Watkins discussed publishing the Province Laws. A vote urged the Legislature to continue the laws publication and asked the Governor and Council to push the documents.
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Doric Hall
Francis Appleton
Royal Agricultural Society of England
Washington
Thorton
Watkins
Seventy eighth anniversary of Mechanic Apprentices Library
The event at the Revere House drew about forty veteran members led by Vice President George C. Burgess in place of ex Mayor Lincoln. Attendees included Charles C. Briggs John Curtis Granville Anderson I D Bates George W Clapp Isaac H Davis Charles A Rogers and many others. The gathering featured a brief business session a lack of deaths among members and readings of letters from ex Mayor Lincoln Charles E A West James L Scott and John Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanic Apprentices’ Library Association
Revere House
George C. Burgess
Lincoln
Charlies C. Briggs
John Curtis
Granville ©. Anderson
I. D. Bates
George W. Clapp
Isaac H. Davis
Charles A. Rogers
C. C. Ryder
William BB. Smart
N. H. Stevenson
Ryverett Torrey
B. D. Eldridge
Ezra Hawkes
Pratt
George W. Kelley
William Marble
Oscar Mellish
George H. Prince
C. S. Woffendale
Oliver M. Wentworth
M. I. F. Cassidy
Edwin A. White
Sherry C. Whitcomb
Jeremiah Gribben
Maurice Deneen
B. T. Stevenson
Ware
G. T. Burnham
Somerville
E. D. Eldridge
Charles E. A. West
James L. Scott
Wallingford
Conn
John
Charlestown Veteran Firemen Hold Annual Gathering
One hundred twenty Charlestown Veteran Firemen Association members met at the Cadets' armory on Main Street for their annual banquet and elected delegates to Philadelphia for the association anniversary. Capt John S Camrell and Linus E K Clark addressed attendees recalling fires and sacrifices, including Brattle Square and Merrimac Street losses, as well as the two crews who died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown Veteran Firemen’s Association
Cadets’ Armory
Main Street
Philadelphia
M. H. McCafferty
P. J. Donovan
J. J. McCarthy
Henry G. David
H. W. Woodbury
John S. Camrell
Linus EK. Clark
Abraham Lincoln Post l
Jjudd
Everett Veteran Firemen’s Association
W. E. Cutter
Wakefield Veterans
Camrell
Charlestown Veterans
Boston
Brattle Square
Merrimac Street
Damrell
W. A. Cutter
The
Linus EB. Clark
Post 11
A. J. McDonough
Edward Mullen
Hendemere Associates
Henry Fox
Tobias Beck
Oliver Dickson
Augustus Wilson
Lawrence J. Lyons
James Ryan
Mathew Welsh
Mark Manning
Bullogie
William E. Story
Stone
Association
W. M. Crane
R. Lawrence
Russell
A. Shuman
G. A. Norton
Oliver Dickson, Jr
KE. D. Goodnow
Frank O. Fall
M. P. Man
Fragmentary names list from historical notice
A garbled OCR line presents names including William E. Story, BD D. Loving, B. A. Phippen, J. G. Warren, W. H. Ray, James Ryan, Mathew Welsh, T. P. Dickson, Sonn W. Dennett, Alpheus A. Lake, George B. Rand, Charles Ark Wood, W. W. Bullock. No clear event or action stated.
Washington and Lincoln honored by Tremont lodge night
Members of the Mercantile Library Association in Boston heard tributes to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Speeches by Rev. W. E. Barton and William G. Frost highlighted Washington’s genius and virtue, while the event paired music and a meal with lodge business discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Library Association
Tremont Street
W. E. Barton
D. D
Shawmut Congregational Church
America
George Washington
Washington
William G. Frost
Berea
Webster
Lincoln
Mr. Frost
Unfortunates Cheered In Prison Notices
Prisoners in Charles Street Jail Charlestown State Prison Deer Island and House of Correction received light entertainments and extra food yesterday with no work done. Notable performers included Thomas Stetson J Walker Kennedy and others who previously entertained in public venues. A volunteer prisoner who had theatre applause last week is now at Deer Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Street
Charlestown
Thomas Stetson
J. Walker Kennedy
Deer Island
Reception of A. O. U. W. delegates fills Quincy hall
Ten thousand people crowded Mechanics Hall for the Boston district grand lodge reception of the twentieth Massachusetts jurisdiction meeting. Addresses explained the order while officials and delegates from New England gathered. 354 members died in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
Boston
Grand Lodge
Newgland
Vermont
Massachusetts
John Haskell Butler
Louis C. Merrill
Concord
N. H
H. C. Sessions
South Dakota
David H. Shields
M. D
Supreme Medical
Quincy
Providence
Salem Cadet Band
Amphion Club
Fred C. Ingalls
Municipal Court
F. Temple
C. B. Spencer
H. F. Danforth
Skowhegan
J. C. Bickford
Manchester
J. ¢. Gallagher
New Haven
Conn
New England
Hebrews Celebrate Washington Birthday with Balls and Concerts
The Hebrew community held several events led by the Young Men's Hebrew Association and the Young Men's Hebrew Union. About 250 couples attended the Minot Hall ball with a promenade concert, while 300 couples gathered at Mechanics' Building for the fifth annual ball. The B'nai Zion Educational Society hosted an educational program at Zion Hall with patriotic addresses and an essay on George Washington. The Utopian Club offered a Bohemian lunch at Shawmut Avenue with recitations and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Young Men’s Hebrew Association
Minot Hall
George Moses
Charles H. Hirsh
Charles Yarelsky
Phillip Crown
Gore Sanger
H. Grossman
Jack Lyons
A. Cohen
A. Berkhart
H. Rosenthal
Paul Reveré
Mechanics’ Building
Young Men's Hebrew Union
Samuel B. Rachkowsky
Annie Rubin
Albert Gutterman
Esther Astrofsky
Herman Kaminsky
Samuel H. Borofsky
M. Lipman
Mary Shapiro
William Egles
Pauline Waronoff
Henry A. Koch
B. White
A. D. Diamond
Elizabeth Leventhal
Frank Epstein
Bertha Beitler
B'nai Zion Educational Society
Zion Hall
Hanover Street
Edwin D. Mead
A. A. Gingberg
George Washington
Messrs
Lew Goldman
Harry G. Wolper
Washington Memorial Exercises Highlight Washington’s Era
The George Washington Memorial Association held 11 a.m. exercises in Parker Memorial Hall with colors decorating the hall. Speakers included historian John Clark Ridpath, Castillon Club president Abba Gould Woolson, and J. E. Gilman of the G A R Massachusetts. Dr Ridpath spoke on Washingtons era and influence on the Revolutionary War. Mrs Ellen A Richardson, president of the order, presided and shared anecdotes of Washingtons life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Memorial Association
Parker Memorial Hall
John Clark Ridpath
Abba Gould Woolson
Castillon Club
J. E. Gilman
Massachusetts
Ridpath
Washington
Ellen A. Richardson
Patriotic Children's Entertainment by Local Society
The Society of King's Daughters and Sons hosted a patriotic afternoon at Wes leyan Hall Bromfield street for many children. Mrs A Trask Hill presided and Mrs Mary S How spoke on the father of our country while Mr John R Anderson shared patriotic stories. Master Davidson played piano, Miss F E Lee read, Miss Sadie E Wing sang, Sunshine Band of Children performed a reading, followed by a collation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of
King’s Daughters and Sons
Wesleyan Hall
Bromfield Street
A. Trask Hill
Mary S. How
John R. Anderson
Master Davidson
FE. Lee
Charlestown
Sadie E. Wing
Sunshine Band of Children
Parsonsfield Club holds annual meeting at Tremont Temple
Nearly all members gathered for the Parsonsfield Club annual meeting at Tremont Temple Gilbert Hall. After dinner a musical program followed, with Professor L. O. Emerson as guest. Officers elected for the year include President J. M. Lord and vice presidents A. G. Merrill, A. B. Wedgwood, J. B. Pillsbury, the Rev I. B. Quimby, H. M. Mudget, Clark Varney, and secretary treasurer D. M. Merrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsonsfield Club
Tremont Temple
Gilbert Hall
L. O. Emerson
Parsonsfield
J. M. Lord
A.g.&. Merrill
A. B. Wedgwood
J. B. Pillsbury
I. B. Quimby
H. M. Mudget
Clark Varney
D. M. Merrill
California Pioneers of New England Dine at United States Hotel
About fifty elder members of the Society of California Pioneers of New England gathered at the United States Hotel yesterday afternoon. President Charles A. Dole presided and Henry Bowen led the singing as they enjoyed fresh California strawberries and Southern wine, sharing tales of former days with no formal speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Hotel
California
Society of California Pioneers of
New England
Charles A. Dole
Henry Bowen
Williams College New England Alumni Dinner
The thirty first Williams College New England alumni dinner and reunion will be at the University Club Beacon Street Friday at 6 PM Speakers include President Franklin Carter Governor Wolcott and alumni William B Putney Robert G Fitch Bentley W Warren Music by a college quartet Rev Samuel W Dike will be toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Williams College
University Club
Beacon Street
Franklin Carter
Governor Wolcott
William B. Putney
New York
Robert G. Fitch
Bentley W. Warren
Boston
Samuel W. Dike
Financial Men Debate at Ninth Annual Treasurers Meeting
The Treasurers and Collectors Association of the state's cities held its ninth annual meeting at Young's Hotel with twenty nine members present. Topics included unifying treasurer and collector roles in large cities and extending the school loan repayment limit from twenty to thirty years. Alfred T. Turner presided with William W. Dallinger as vice president and E. T. as secretary and treasurer, who were reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasurers’ and Collectors’ Association
Young’s Hotel
Alfred T. Turner
William W. Dallinger
E. T
Blind Pupils Present Dual Shows at Perkins Institute
Pupils at the Perkins Institute for the Blind in South Boston staged two entertainments for the kindergarten department. An original operetta featuring fifty girls was performed in the forenoon in the museum, followed by a 3 PM historical play The Growth of America written for the occasion by a teacher. Edith Thomas Elizabeth Robin and Thomas Stringer were among the performers. Tickets were printed in raised letters for Braille readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins Institute For the Blind
South
Boston
America
Edith Thomas
Elizabeth Robin
Thomas Stringer
Parnell Associates Honor Washington's Birthday Social
The Charles Stewart Parnell Associates held a social at No. 3 Hampden Street in honor of Washington's Birthday. Joseph F. Madden presided as talent appeared including Alex McBeth, William Purdy, and others performing pipes, sword dance, songs, recitations, buck and wing, and a closing quartet singing the national anthems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stewart Parnell Associates
Washington
Hampden Street
Joseph FE. Madden
Alex. McBeth
William Purdy
William Devine
Michael F. Magee
Thomas F. Farrell
Mr. Manone
Buck
Wing
Medford Observes Washington Birthday with Clock Gift
On February 22 1808 residents gathered in the Meeting House site of the Unitarian Church. Sarah Bradlee Fulton Chapter D A R and Medford Historical Society members held a vestry gathering where Goodall welcomed attendees. A marble clock was presented to the historical society by the chapter as W C Wait accepted on behalf of the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
L. C. Merrill
Concord
Boston
Grand Lodge
H. C. Sessions
South Dakota
William S. Robson
Texas
Supreme
Walter S. Hawkins
Cadet Fame
David H Shields
Hannibal
Supreme Medical Examiner
George Washington
Quincy
Brother Ingalls
Medford
Unittarian
Sarah Bradlee Fulton
Historical Society
DAR Service Marks Washington Birthday in Copley Hall
A lively DAR gathering at Copley Hall commemorated Washingtons birth with speakers Alden P White of Salem and Professor Ward of Syracuse University. Members participated actively, and several national hymns were sung by the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copley Hall
Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington
Alden P. White
Salem
Professor Ward
Syracuse Universy
Order
From the North to the South Dr Syrup the Preventive of Colde
A brief note extols syrup as a preventive for colds and coughs, claiming broad regional use from northern to southern areas. Observers are urged to rely on this remedy for respiratory relief.
Opening Day Aflame for Boston Bicycle Trade
Opening day drew large crowds to cycle dealers with many buyers showing interest in 98 wheels. Cyclists from suburbs visited, cycling clubs showcased, and the new Lovell Arms and Cycle Co. shop opened at 525 Massachusetts Ave led by F. M. Curtiss offering rental, storage, and repair with free winter storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Avenue
Metropolitan
Press
Thorndike
New England
Ed J. Porter
A. G. Gillespie
Jack” Wall
Jack” Fisher
C. W. Fourdrinier
George W. Dorntee
Frank Cusick
Dudley Marks
Tom Linton
Avenue
Tremont
Washington Streets
John P. Lovell Arms and Cycle Company
S2s
Massachusetts Avenue
Boylston Street
Fens
F. M. Curtiss
Jockey Michael Considers Switch From Cinder Path to Track
George Mee Leish, manager of Jimmy Michael, reports the jockey may quit sprinting on the cinder path to join Phil Dwyer on the race track. Dwyer offered $10,000 a year and projected Michael could earn near $50,000 season, a prospect Leish calls a great mistake. Michael met Dwyer after arriving in New York, while James C. Kennedy, who ran the six day bicycle race, observed the discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
George MeeLeish
Jimmy Michael
Phil Dwyer
James C. Kennedy
New York
McLeish
Michael
New York City
Dwyer
Todd Sloane
England
Micheal
Chicago
Rhode Island Racing Board Chiefs and Bicycle Club Events
Mr James Smith of Providence heads Rhode Island racing board and serves New England L A W. Patrick Barron trains F A Gately for road work. Wells Memorial Bicycle Club hosts dance. Trinity Cycle Club open house features music and readings by local performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Smith
Providence
New England
L. A. W. Racing Board
Rhode Island
Patrick Barron
P. B
F. A. Gately
Gately
Co. F. Porter & Co
Washington Street
Lewis Thompson
Chauncey Whitman
Joe Murray
John Clahane
Dan Donovan
N. Lawless
S. Moscow
Dave Martin
I. Martin
A. J. Currie
Indoor Bike Races Highlight Evening at New Bedford Track
Indoor bicycle meet at New Bedford drew big crowds with swift times and notable rides. Winners included John DuBois Brockton in two events, H C Swift New Bedford in the five mile open, Arthur Lee New Bedford five mile winner, and Maynard Gifford New Bedford taking the ten mile open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
John DuBois
Brockton
Arthur Lee
Fred Gaudette
Fall River
C. Swift
F. P. Allen
Albert Crossley
Maynard Gifford
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Jack Tars
Wise
J. T. Manning
Ella Mfg
Stowell's
Dorchester
Carruth
Carruth’s
Candies
Carruths
Mne
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Ee Eee
Ewe
Floyd Ee
Kinamen
Bowier. A
Is Ees Ereseresesa
OLD Colony League
Their Library Association
Camrell Rafers
Dr.deckers
Klondike
SSO
ST. Paul
Canadian Pacific Ry
Pacrvia
Washington’s Memorial
Bernard
Lillales Wyman
Les Pearis de l'Orient
Ain
Williams College Reunion
Parnell Associates
Etiieture
Evans Chem!calco
Cincinrati,o, U
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