Newtowne Beats Arlington in Low-Scoring Bowling Match
In Boston area amateur bowling, Newtowne Boat Club defeated Arlington Boat Club at the Newtowne Club last evening. Newtowne won two games with a total of 400 pins while Arlington totaled 2287. Whittemore led Arlington with 510, Hales topped Newtowne with 632. A proposed new scoring system failed to catch on, though Newtowne gained 20 pins under it and Arlington lost 43.
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Boston
Newtowne
Arlington
Whittemore
Hales of
Blood Poison Remedy Claim Promises Fast Cure
An advertisement offers a blood poisoning cure claiming 15 to 35 days at home or with transport and hotel expenses paid if unsuccessful. It guarantees cure and asserts high capital behind the product, urging desperate patients to seek treatment through a Menasia Temple in Chicago.
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Masenia Temple
Cmluago
Telegram to Anitchkorf Pal Ace for Empress of Russia
A court physicians order directs delivery to Anitchkorf Palace in St Petersburg of twelve bottles of wine for the Empress of Russia. The telegram emphasizes immediate dispatch and royal service.
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Anitchkorf Palace
ST. Petersburg
Empress OF Russia
Two Bouts Decide Finals at B A A Gym
Two even boxing finals last night required an extra round to crown winners. In the 115 pound final H Walsh of Medford beat J C McLean of Hudson after a two minute extension. In the 125 pound final J Sims of Lawrence defeated T Dolan of East Boston after a fourth round to claim the honors.
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Joh Graham
Messrs. Strauss
Sheehan
H. Walsh
Medord
J. C. McLean
Hudson
Walsh
J. Sims
Lawrence
T. Dolan
East Boston
Sims
Graham
Hooper Champion Wins Amateur Pigeon Shooting Title
Thomas Hooper, a Wall Street broker, won the amateur pigeon shooting championship of America at Carteret Gun Club near Garden City L I. He scored 88 of 100 to claim the Clarence H. Mackay cup worth 20 dollars after a grueling contest that stretched from yesterday into today as Guthrie faded after leading late.
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New York
Thomas Pup
Hooper
America
Carteret
Garden City
Clarence H. Mackay
Wall Street
Guthrie
Division 2% Meeting Minutes at St Andrews Hall
Division 2 percent A O H met at St Andrews Hall 987 Washington Street with President Ed J McCauley presiding. Members discussed questions led by M P O Connor E J O Leary D J McCarthy M P Dalton Thomas J Kelly J J Connolly C J Crowley Thomas M Murnane and Andrew Murphy. The next meeting is scheduled for the second Sunday in March at 2 30 PM. Rev F Tuite will attend. John A Ryan president Division 1 gave an address and a rising vote of thanks was tendered.
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O. H
St. Andrew’s Hall
Washington Street
Ed J. McCauley
M. P. O'Connor
E. J. O’leary
D. J. McCarthy
M. P. Dalton
Thomas J. Kelly
J. J. Connolly
C. J. Crowley
Thomas M. Murnane
Andrew Murphy
F. Tuite
John A. Ryan
Foot race record listed by W. Hunter at Bollce News
The notice records a foot race entry by W. Hunter posted in the Bollce News on February 22. It notes a final deposit and a subsequent side entry to be deposited next.
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W. Hunter
Th Bollce News
Harvard Debate Fails To Halt Smith’s Rise In Elections
At Harvard a mass meeting backs compulsory physical training with Dr. Sargent and Augustus Hemmenway supporting inclusion in the college curriculum. Separate elections for the Harvard Dining Association produce a heated campaign with Gilmore winning the presidency amid table speeches and promises of better kitchens.
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Sargent
Hyde
Bowdoin
Augustus Hemmenway
James
Bowditch
Harvard
HeMmenway
Harvard Aims For Boston College Races With Yale And Penn
Harvard prepares for the Boston College events facing Pennsylvania and Yale in upcoming team races. Dick Grant and E Alexander are selected for the Penn matchup, while 780 yards in 1 51 on a poor track showcases endurance. Yale, Harvard freshmen also pick P L Fisk S Bush W J Clark and M L Bernstein for their race.
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Harvard
U. of P
Yale
Dick Grant
Pennsylvania
E. Alexander
E. D. Fullerton
A. W. Blakemore
W. J. Clark J
M. L. Bernstein
Jockey Jimmy Michael Starts New Career With Brooklyn Club
The Journal and Advertiser reports world famed bicyclist Jimmy Michael will pursue a jockey career after a conference with Philip J. Dwyer president of the Brooklyn Jockey Club. No papers signed yet. Michael plans to learn racing at Gravesend with Dwyer’s stable and weigh in at ninety eight pounds.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
Jimmy Michael
Philip J. Dwyer
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Michael
Gravesend
Baseball notes shift through Augusta and Boston club moves
Frank Leonard from Augusta plans to join a Southern era club. A letter at the office references Cam bridge boy catcher John I Quinn from last year’s Western Association. Contracts for Captain Duffy catcher Bransfield and pitcher Mills have been sent back to the Boston Baseball Club.
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Cambridge
John I. Quinn
Western Association
Duffy
Bransfield
Worcester
Mills
Shemings
N. Y
Boston Baseball Club
Dr A R Sanden Breastplate of Health Book Ad
Free book titled Weak Men claims to cure nervous disorders from youthful errors with electricity. Promotes Dr Sanden Electric Belt and 80 years of experience. Advertises 826 Broadway New York address and warns against imitations. Sealed offer sent to men only.
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Dr. Sanden
A.R. Sanden
Broadway
New York
N.Y
Boxing Gossip and Matchups Highlight Dundee Club Night
A Dundee Social Club program features Timmy Kearns and a main event between Bob Allen and Jack Dwyer. Oscar Gardner reports two recent wins boosting his rising bout schedule with plans for frequent two round matches. Other bouts include Matty Matthews vs Tom Broderick in Yonkers on March 6 and Otto Sieloff’s rematch, with multiple engagements planned in Rochester New York and beyond.
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Dundee
Timmy Kearns
Bob Allen
Jack Dwyer
A. Mack
Mike Sears
Oscar Gardner
Jack O'Keefe
Zanesville
Wheeling
W. Va
Gardner
Billy Newman
Matty Matthews
Tom Broderick
Yonkers
Waverly Athletic Club
Broderick
Paddy Fenton
Boston
Bob Fitzsimmons
New Yorker
Matthews
Otto Sieloff
Frank Gerrard
Chicago
Joe Youngs
Billy Moore
Rochester
N. Y
Frank Erne
Jack Downey
Brooklyn
Benny Leon
Austin Rice
New London
Paul Kelly
New Haven
Marty McCue
New York
San Francisco
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Reliance Club
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Lawlor
Cocker Tweedle
McCue
Mike Carney
West
Washington
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Carney
Dougherty
Janey
Johnson
Casper Leon
Danny Dougherty
Steve Managan
Toronto
Casper
Billy Smith
Dan Murphy
Bridgeport
Conn
George V. Tuohby
No Hope for Von der Ahe in Habeas Corpus Suit
In Pittsburg on February 23 Judge Buffington heard the second habeas corpus release plea for Chris Von der Ahe. The decision was delivered and is generally believed to favor denying his release.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Chris von der Ahe
Habeas Corus
Buffington
United States Circuit Court
von der Ahe
South Boston Yacht Club Sets Regatta Plans for Year
The South Boston Yacht Club met at the United States Hotel last evening with Commodore E. H. Lansing presiding. It voted to empower the regatta committee to arrange races for the coming year in line with the Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts laws. A banquet is planned for the latter part of March.
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South Boston
Hawkins Downs Gilman in Leavitt & Yatter Match at 263 Washington
Hawkins defeats Gilman 200 to 147 in the Leavitt & Yatter billiard tournament at 263 Washington street. Hawkins posted a high run of 18 and average 31 8. Gilman’s best was 9 with an average of 219 64. Referee Bige low and scorers Earl, Carter, and McCune officiate tonight, with Paige and Hawkins on tomorrow night.
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Leavitt & Yatter
Washington Street
Hawkins
Gilman
Bigelow
Earl
Carter
McCune
Paige
Personally Conducted Tour to Washington for Teachers
Teachers are offered a special Easter vacation trip on April 1 by Wagner Palace Cars on the Fitchburg route to Philadelphia and Washington. The $25 fare includes first class service under the Pennsylvania Railroad Tourist Bureau, with J R Watson in Boston providing the itinerary on request.
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Fitchburg R. R
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
R. R. Tourist Bureau
J. R. Watson
Gen’l Pass
Agt
Boston
Mass
Expec to Win Race With Tom Barnaby at Charles River Park
Harry D. Elkes arrives in Boston seeking to join Charles River Park as a long distance rider. He outlines a 100 mile paced match with any rival promoter and plans training in Boston weather permitting. Elkes believes he can beat Tom Barnaby in the opening meet on April 19 and would base his operations here if successful.
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Harry D. Elkes
Boston
Ducker
Charles River Park
Elkes
Glens Falls
Tom Barnaby
Barnaby
How Colonel Pope entered the bicycle business
An 1877 English guest inspired Colonel Pope to learn to ride and pursue bicycles. He ordered eight bikes, then formed a plan with Weed Sewing Machine Company to manufacture in the U S. He studied European production and concluded the American bicycle market would grow to match England, taking risks and waiting for results.
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Colonel Pope
Manchester
Weed Sewing Machine Company
Europe
England
Theatrical Matters in Boston Showbill Highlights
The article reviews multiple current and upcoming stage offerings in Boston venues. It notes Marlowe as Rosalind in As You Like It and Alfred Kendrick as Orlando, with Miss Marlowe also in The Countess. Other items include Geisha at Tremont, Mme Modjeska at Hollis, Jack and the Beanstalk at the Museum, and various vaudeville sketches and plays at Keith's, the Howard, the Bowdoin Square Theatre, and the Grand Opera House.
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Ingomar
Tremont
Mme. Modjeska
Joseph Haworth
Mary Stuart
Magda
Museum
Secret Service
O’brien
Havel
the Howard
Miss Havel
Alice Atherton
Keith’s
B. H. Sothern
Hollis
Boston
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Virginia Harned
Monte Cristo
Bowdoin Square
E. L. Snader
Lorimer Johnstone
Fannie McIntire
Sardou
Castle Devare
Lillian Lawrence
Maude Odell
Mary Sanders
Winthrop
Bob Graham
Maggie Cline
Grand Opera House
Russia
Bell
Laura Joyce Bell
Blue Grass
Grand Theatre
Miron Leffingwell
David Higgins
Piney Ridge
the Columbia
Gertrude Pianka
den of Lions
Austin & Stone
Normandy
Palace
London
Wagner Night Shines as New Boston Opera Cast Impresses
The Boston Theatre hosts a new Wagner lineup with Mme Gadski and Mme Barna leading as Venus and Elizabeth in Tannhauser. Kraus and Fischer headline the title role and Landgrave, while Bispham and the chorus impress in a lively performance. Rossini’s Barber of Seville follows with Melba set to appear as Rosina.
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Mme. Barna
Herr Kraus
Herr Fischer
Melba
Gadski
Tannhauser
Damrosch
Venus
Kraus
Elizabeth
Mr. Bispham
Wolfram
Emil Fischer
Landgrave
Rossini
Barber of Seville
Mme. Melba
Apppear
Rosina
M. Salignac
Almaviva
Sig. Campanari
Figaro
M. Carbone
Bartolo
M. Boudouresque
Basilio
Bertha
Mme. van Cauteren
Wardrop Named Secretary and Redding Treasurer
At the National Board of Trade of Cycle Manufacturers meeting Walter Wardrop was elected secretary and William A. Redding was chosen treasurer. The directors discussed a proposed bill to raise tariffs on bicycles entering Canada but no action was taken. The sentiment favored reciprocity if the measure proceeds.
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New York
National Board of Trade of Cycle Manufacturers
Walter Wardrop
William A. Redding
Canada
Bicycle Notes Show Plans For Training And Races
Tom Linton aims to train at Charles River Park today weather permitting and ride with pacemakers at 10 a daily plan to continue riding on pleasant days. Dudley Marks may train him in Cambridge. A hearing at the State House is set for 10:30 with wheel preservation advocates present. A Friday hearing will discuss the free baggage bill for bicycles on railroads. Edward Taylor builds a special 26 inch front wheel to pace more closely, following a failed earlier ride. International cyclists and organizers sign on for Willow Grove track in Philadelphia and candidate races are debated. The piece notes bicycle industry activity in New York and Boston and lists performers at a P C C musicale with later dancing.
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Tom Linton
Charles River Park
Cambridge
Dudley Marks
New York
Potter
Boston
Sterling Elliott
Massachusetts
State House
Consul Elliott
Edward Taylor
Taylor
Starbuck
Momo
Singrossi
Smitz
America
Houbon
International Cycle Track Association
Brady-Powers
Willow Grove Track
Philadelphia
John Smith
Toronto
Michael
Ete Berlois
Gotham
P. C. C. Musicale
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James Driscoll
R. Marshall
Elliot Gay
W. J. Richardson
Camile Turcotte
George Hatu
A Butterfield
William Hanson
Bertha Hayes Smith
Aline M. Briggs
Josephine Newman
Maud L. Gay
Lotta Philbrick
Cora Hayden
Dancng
Fat People Suffer Excess Fat Reduction Offer
A Hall Chemical Company press note from St Louis Missouri offers a free sample box to individuals seeking fat reduction. Send name and address to receive a box.
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Hall Chemical Company
St. Louis
Fragmentary Phrase in Welsh Context Brightens Web Ambience
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Wales and annoyance with a reference to syrup and subience. The text appears as a disjointed media snippet with unclear attribution and no identifiable event or names.
Barnes to be Hanged After Mental Examination
The committee of expert physicians appointed by the Governor examined Lorenzo W. Barnes to assess his mental condition and responsibility. They reported no interference with the court sentence, indicating the execution would proceed.
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Lorenzo W. Barnes
Walter Channing
John G. Park
James J. Putnam
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