Bluffing at Lincoln Club as boxing event gates deny access
At the Lincoln Club on Thursday night, guards Keevin and Mooney blocked numerous improvised entrants. impostors claimed roles from Attell’s seconds to Walsh’s trainers and even Mayor Willard, with up to 15 pretenders asserting identity.
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Lincoln Club
Keevin
Mooney
Keeyin
Attell
Walsh
Chief Watts
Boston Police
Jimmy Collins
Willard
Jim Jeffries
Boston Clubs After Martel Debut With Major League Contenders
Boston clubs seek Leon Martel of Weymouth for a major league debut this season. Fred Tenney and Hugh McBreen have contacted him as both clubs offer similar terms. If chosen, Martel likely joins the Americans, with effort to avoid club-to-club bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Leon Martel
Weymouth
Martel
Fred Tenney
Hugh MccBreen
Collins
Syracuse
Dineen
Hot Springs
McBreen
Boston
Baseball Notes Show Players Moving and Rumors Across Leagues
Irving Wilhelm, released by the Nationals, signs with Birmingham where he first made his mark. Quaker natives Dooin Munson and Crist hail from Cincinnati. John Griffin of Waltham quits baseball, becomes a dentist in town. he recalls Holy Cross and Georgetown as tops. Harry White praised as a fine fellow with a Washington dental practice who still loves the game. Reilly’s address for the Interstate league is sought by a Post reader. Clark Griffith marks Washington’s birthday by visiting the American League park in New York and jogging three miles in sweaters. New York subway promises a May 1 opening at 58th Street near the park, aiding the Highlanders. Dad Clarke and Louis Bierbauer now work in an Erie stove factory, both eager to return to baseball. Roscoe Miller to do box work for Joe Cantillon’s Milwaukee this summer. Jesse Burkett reportedly released from the Collins team. Hugh McBreen and Jimmy Collins still uninformed. Donovan, aging signaling 42 per Western papers, claimed 27 in Lawrence, drawing skepticism and a public test of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Wilhelm
Nationals
Birmingham
Dooin
Munson
Crist
Cincinnati
John Griffin
Waltham
Griffin
Holy Cross
Georgetown
Harry White
Chicago
New York Subway
Tgsth Street
New York Park
Highlanders
Dad Clarke
Giants
Louis Bierbauer
Erie
Roscoe Miller
Detroit
New York
Joe Cantillon
Milwaukee
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jesse Burkett
Collins
Hugh McBreen
Jimmy Collins
Plaindealer
Atsey Donovan
Donovan
Lawrence
British to defend Davis Cup as Doherty braces for health
Britain accepted the Dwight F. Davis international cup challenge with Australia as the lone rival so far. R. J. Doherty’s health may keep him from singles, risking exclusion from doubles and possibly a new pairing for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
America
Dwight FF
Australia
Oy Mareth
J. H. Ts. Doherty
Great Britain
R. J. Doherty
Hart Eyes Retirement From Ring With Florence Zeigler
Marvin Hart, holder of the world heavyweight title, expressed homesickness after facing Tommy Burns in Los Angeles last night. He plans to retire to farm life with his wife Florence Zeigler of Kentucky, following a career marked by pugilistic fame and a criticized celebrity life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Hart
The
West
Tommy Burns
Los Angeles
Queensberry Knights
Cupid
Robert Fitzsim
Mons
Wid McCoy
Hart
Florence Zeigler
Kentucky
Cutting of New York Addresses Harvard Civic Reform
R F Cutting of New York spoke before the Harvard Political Club in the Harvard Union on civic politics. He urged municipal ownership, reform in city departments, and wiser tax use while criticizing graft and party politics. He warned uprisings lack lasting power and stressed the growing importance of civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EF. Cutting
New York
Harvard Political Club
Harvard Union
East Boston Basketers Break Floor Record in League Game
Crowley of East Boston set a new floor baskets record in the Boston Interscholastic Basket Ball league defeating Mechanic Arts 22 to 8. The Mast Boston junior team beat the Ponies 28 to 20. Crowley scored five in the first period and contributed to the 22 point total with O Rourke, Murphy, Cahill, and Sheridan also scoring. Referee Spencer. Time Loominite.
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Crowley
East Boston
Boston
Neaa
Abs CD Ber
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Byer Warden Ies Cbs
Eege Pie Arama Ally I. Ob
Tlaverr
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Babcock
McGann Shop
Aps
Cas Oko
Brown
M. AL HE
Dorchester High Beats West Roxbury In 70 to 6 Victory
Dorchester High defeated West Roxbury High 70 to 6 in Dorchester Gym. The Dorchester second team won 22 to 8. Referee Amesbury. Time two 20 minute halves. Goals from floor by Regnier Lewis Riley Moulton Bagwell Leonard. Foul goals by Moulton Godwin.
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Dorchester Tligh
West Roxbury High
Dorchester Gymnasium
Dorchester
Dorchuson
West Roxbury
Hoernle
Bo Foo
PEAS
Boa Caswa A
Aare
Peta Ey Ae Teas Sro
Cahill
Ae Wees Oh Ak Ek Reek
Wrenn
Seceves Eysels Fo
Leonard Montlton
Phigs Wacom
Godwin
Floor Regnier
Lewis
Riley
Moulton
Bagwell
Leonard
Foul Moulton
Amesbury
Cadet Baseball Schedule at West Point Set for Spring Play
West Point cadet baseball schedule announced with first game April 14 led by captain Charles Ix Rockwell. Opponents include Rutgers Johns Hopkins Columbia NYU Wesleyan Yale Trinity Georgetown Fordham Penn State Manhattan Navy and Seventh Regiment NYG.
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West Point
N. Y
Charles Ix
Rockwell
Rutgers
Johns Hopkins
Columbia
New York University
Wesleyan
Yale
Trinity
Georgetown
Fordham
Pennsylvania State College
N. G
Manhattan
Navy
Harvard Crew First Hard Workout Sets Early Pace
Harvard crews opened practice with a three quarter sprint and steady pace. The second boat lineup shifted with Switzer at bow and Gill resting due to illness. G. Bacon moved from six to two, Richards occupying four.
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Harvard
Switzer
Gill
G. Bacon
Richards
Woman's Will Closes House to Relatives
In Worcester on February 23 the second will of Mrs. Martha M. Macullar was filed. The earlier will barred her daughter-in-law and granddaughter from living in the house and forbade Persis W. Burbank from entering. The new will relaxes those restrictions and adds further public bequests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Martha M. Macullar
Persis W. Burbank
Funeral of Evangelist Moore Held at Northfield
The funeral for Henry M. Moore a noted religious worker and former associate of Dwight L. Moody was conducted at the Congregational Church in Northfield by William R. Moody. The body will be taken to North Brookfield tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Northfield
Henry M. Moore
Dwight L. Moody
Congregational Church
William R. Moody
North Brookfield
Wife of Russian mutineer vows to die with him
In St. Petersburg during Lieutenant Schmidt court martial the mutiny leader’s wife rushed in and cried that she would shoot herself if her husband is hanged. The court and all present are being searched daily including Schmidt’s defense counsel and fellow defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Schmidt
Otechakoff
Hood tops Marsh in New England pool tourney at Murray & Irwin
Hood defeated Marsh 12 to 16 in the New England pool championship at Murray and Irwin's. The deciding matches are scheduled for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday next week between Hood Roxbury Kid and English Tom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray & Irwin
Hood
Marsh
Roxbury Kid
Tom
Sailboat Sunshine Sold to Brooklin Buyer
Hollis Burgess sold the schooner yacht Sunshine once owned by Dr John Bryant of Cohasset to Frederick L Gay of Brooklin.
Vessels Crash in Vineyard Sound Harbor Collision
Vineyard Haven February 23. The three masted barge Tipton from New Port News to Boston fouled the five masted schooner TY Charlton Henry in Vineyard Sound. The Henry anchored leaking two feet an hour and to be towed. Tipton leaking through a port quarter and taken into inner harbor to patch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineyard Haven
Tipton
Newport News
Boston
Ksureka
TY. Charlton Henry
Vineyard Sound
Baltimore
Henry
Ex Major Brad Strong Arrested in Shanghai
Former Major Brad Lee Strong, husband of actress May Yohe, was arrested in Shanghai on charges of obtaining goods by false pretenses. Inspector Mc Dowell led the arrest. the case will likely go before the American Consular Court soon. May Yohe tours vaudeville. reports say Strong once pawed his wife’s and mother’s jewels for $8000 in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Bradlee Strong
May Yohe
Lady Hope
McDowell
Major Strong
New York
Morton's View of the Armstrong Report
President Paul Morton of the Equitable Life Assurance Society said he respects the Armstrong committee conclusions to the Legislature, though he does not agree with some recommendations. He spoke in New York on February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Armstrong Committee
Light Guards Meet Tonight At Medford Armory
The Lawrence Light Guards invite top local and regional stars to a high profile meet at the Medford armory tonight. Entries include Bill Eaton and Bob Kernan among others with eight events plus ten team races planned, featuring sprint, middle distance, and field events like pole vault shot put and high jump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dives
Harvard
Watson
Volkman Lad
Bart Sullivan
McGuinnis
Kersey Coe
Seoboria
Flynn
Sheehan
St. Alphonsus A. A
Reinstatement Motion in City Print Shop Case
George W. Till seeks a writ of mandamus to reinstate him as messenger of the city printing plant after removal by Superintendent Whalen on February 17 1902. He argues the action violates Civil War veteran rights under civil service law. Mayor Fitz gerald and Whalen oppose, claiming the office was abolished and delay bars relief. judge Braley took the matter under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whalen
George W. Till
Braley
Supreme Court
Fitzgerald
Hill
Newfoundland Ball Delights 700 Plus Attendees
Over 700 couples attended the Newfoundlanders Mutual Benefit Association annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall. The hall featured greenery backdrops for the orchestra and a concert as guests assembled. William Sommerville led the grand march with Miss Elizabeth Kiley. Mayor Fitzgerald and Senator Macleod attended with Boston Terra Nova Association members. Richard Murphy directed the floor, aided by J J Dunphy and W J Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Newfoundlanders’ Mutual Benefit Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
William B. Sommerville
Elizabeth Kiley
Fitzgerald
Frederick J. Macleod
Boston Terra Nova Association
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Richard J. Murphy
J. J. Dunphy
W. J. Murphy
James Mallard
T. St. John
P. Brown
N. J. Sullivan
N. J. Healy
James Murphy
W. B. Sommerville
Somerville Police Ball Called the Best Ever
The Somerville Police Relief Association hosted the 28th charity ball last evening at the Highland Avenue armory attracting about 1400 on the floor. Mayor Grimmons led the parade with escorts. 75 couples danced as Lt Carter and Sgt Carleton managed the hall while Chief Carkhurst was absent due to a family bereavement.
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Somerville Police Relief Association
Highland Avenue Armory
Boston
Grimmons
Eugene A. Carter
Carter
George H. Carleton
Carleton
Melville Carkhurst
Guysboro Man Not Waddell
Deputy Chief of Police Jones of Beverly Mass arrived to identify a prisoner believed to be W Foster Waddell on murder charges remaining in Guysborough Nova Scotia. He returned home satisfied the man in custody is not Wad dell.
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Guysboro
N.S
Jones
Beverly
Mass
W. Foster Waddell
Waddell
Injunction On Science Church Halts Local Labor Threat
Aberthaw Construction Co wins an injunction against local carpenters union officers and Christian Science Church leaders in Falmouth Street. C. W. Cameron and church directors William B. Johnson Charles Brigham and Charles Coveney are named. Alleged threats of a strike and non-union discharge spark contract dispute delaying the temple's completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Church of Christian Science
Falmouth Street
Aberthaw Construction Company
C. W. Cameron
Carpenters’ District Council
Christian Science Church Board of Directors
William B. Johnson
Charles Brigham
Charles C. Coveney
Carpenters
Lenox Hotel Employee of National Fame Dead
Patrick Deeley aged 68 a Galway Ireland native died in Lenox Massachusetts He spent 47 years at the Curtis Hotel Lenox in charge of the stage that ferried visitors from the railroad Patsy Deeley was well known and respected by presidents diplomats and notable figures alike.
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Great Barrington
Patrick Deeley
Galway
Ireland
Curtis Hotel
Lenox
Patsy Deeley
Passquele Dianapolis Found Unconscious with Cerebral Hemorrhage
Pasquale Dianapolis, 75, was found unconscious in an Adams Square doorway yesterday. He was taken to the Relief station and his name placed on the dangerous list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasquale Dianapolis
Adams Square
Fr. White Challenges five mile handicap race at Park Square
Fr W White roller skating champion issues a challenge to meet all comers in a five mile handicap race at Park Square rink on March 2.
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Fr. W. White
Park Square Rink
Trusts Accused of Tip on Bank Examinations
Senator Charles N. Prouty charged that Massachusetts trust companies are tipped off before bank examinations. Chairman Locke denied the claim amid a heated committee debate over a bill requiring five annual reports to the Savings Bank Commission and state access to daily business details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Proutsy
Spencer
Committee On Banks and Banking
Massachusetts
Locke
Commission
Savings Bank Commission
Bank Commission
Senator Prouty
Worcester
Boston
Judge Emmons Touted for Excise Board Post
Judge Emmons is presented to Governor Guild for a seat on the three member Excise Board to be created under a new police bill. The legislature is expected to pass the bill, and Emmons’ candidacy gains momentum. Other names mentioned include George B. Hugo, head of the Employers' Association, and ex Police Commissioners Lee Clark and Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Emmons
Governor Guild
George B. Hugo
Employers’ Association
Lee, Clark and Curtis
Women’s Suffrage Bills Withdrawn in House
The legislative committee on election laws chaired by Mr. Luce received several leave to withdraw measures. Mrs Julia Ward Howe’s petition seeks women voting rights for school board caucus nominations. John Golden’s petitions aim to allow wage earning women to vote in municipal elections and on liquor license questions.
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Legislative Committee On
Luce
Julia Ward Wowe
John Golden
Anti vivisection hearing set for next Tuesday in State House
The organized group opposing vivisection led by Mrs Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward will appear before the legislative committee at the State House on Tuesday next February 27 at 10 am. They will be represented by Hon Samuel L Powers as counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
Legislative Committee
State House
Samuel L. Powers
Harvard Man to Head Hawaii Lepers Hospital
Dr. Walter R. Brinckerhoff of Harvard Medical School is named director of the new United States government leprosy research hospital to be built in the Hawaiian Islands. He will depart Boston soon for Molokai to plan the facility and building arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Brinckerhoff
Harvard Medical School
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Brickerhoff
Boston
Molokai
Americus Court Holds Special Meeting on Death of Member
A special Americus Court meeting was held last evening at 17 Worcester street to take action on the death of Frank Hollis a member for 24 years. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 1 15 PM from his residence 1 Carmen street Dorchester Attending will be James J Porrester James P Gorman Joseph T Brennan and Edward Doherty.
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Americus Court of the
Worcester Street
Frank Hollis
Carmen Street
Dorchester
James J. Porrester
James P. Gorman
Joseph T Brennan
Edward Doherty
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Evangelist Moore
Yacht Sunshine
Vineyard SD
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China
Morton
Thomas J. Flynn
Lawrence Light Guards
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