Defender 10 Ready for May 1 Launch in New York
New York, Dec. 31. Mr. C. Oliver Iselin, managing owner of the new cup yacht, reports inspection satisfactory and predicts launch and rigging ready by or shortly before May 1. Crew and officers appointed for Captain Barr, with trials planned on Long Island Sound before the first 90 footers race by the New York Yacht Club. Iselin notes prior experience with the Columbia and Constitution, and remains hopeful the new boat will win, once proven in performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. Oliver Iselin
Bristol
Iselin
New York Yacht Club
Columbia
Shamrocks
Speeders Keep On Sleighing In Boston Park Races
Speedway racing in Boston yesterday saw good footing for sharp horses though slips in late turns limited some runs. The season’s first major runaway occurred but was stopped by Officer Toland after Dr. Bartlett was thrown and slightly injured. Several horses and drivers posted fast brushes including Hallie Rocken, Miss Whitney, Captain Jack, Marl borough, and Baby Logan among a crowded field of entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Speedway
P. W. Toland
Station 16
J. W. Bartlett
Beacon Street
Brookline
Bay State Road
Bartlett
W. L. Sexton
Anabelle
Howland Russell
Miss Whitney
Gil Curry
Mr. Curtis
William Gilligan
Hallie Rocken
R. T. Trasier
Logan
Jack
Harry Johnson
Vincent Fitzpatrick
Marlborough
A. D. Parker
James Gilligan
Mary D
Ned Perkins
Addison A
D. A. O'Connell
Kitty
Jack Crabtree
Emma D
George Kendall
Talahaha
Pillsbury Chess Champion Shines in Moscow Tour
Members of the Franklin Chess Club in New York celebrate Harry N. Pillsbury's triumphs in Moscow and Europe. The famed Pillsbury is recognized as a leading figure in simultaneous and blindfold chess, drawing praise from chess circles for his performances abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Franklin Chess Club
Harry N. Pillsbury
Moscow
Pillsbury
Pillsbury Dominates Blindfold Chess in Moscow Showdown
The American champion Pillsbury surpassed his own marks with a 22-player blindfold contest in Moscow, scoring 17 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss over two hours. He plans a return after Monte Carlo, having faced Emanuel Lasker, the reigning world champion who defeated him at Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ork
Moscow
Europe
Pillsbury
Lasker
Diplomatic Dinner Hosted by Ambassador Porter in Paris
A dinner was given in Paris this evening by Ambassador and Mrs Porter. Attending were John G. A. Leischman United States minister to Turkey and Mrs Leischman Mr Harrison formerly US consul at Cato and Mrs Harrison and Mrs Robert S McCormick wife of the newly appointed American ambassador to Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Porter
John G. A. Leischman
United States
Turkey
Columbia Victor In College Chess Play
The quad round robin college chess tournament among Columbia, Harvard, Yale and Princeton ended with Columbia in the lead by half a point. Tucker of Columbia defeated Hull to secure the victory. Harvard suffered two losses to Princeton and drew several games. Final tallies list Columbia atop, with Harvard and Yale following. the Rice trophy match plans were announced with Boston Athletic Association hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Columbia
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
George W. Tucker, Jr
Hull
R Barshel Ae
N. Hull
Lawin
Sewall
Keller
Adams
Rice
Creek
Richardson
Bissell
Peta
Beess
Heankinson Sc.i.i
Ear
Ien
Mths
Oxford
Cambridge
Isaac L. Rice
Boston Athletic Association
Tham
T. Rice
Percy W. Bridgma
F. H. Sewall
Heward A. Keeler
James F. Law
Charles 8. Richardson
John H. Hankinson
Edward B. Hull
Compliment to Baldwin Banquet Honors Ex-Senator Baldwin
Ex-Senator John E. Baldwin, once a candidate for the eighth district Board of Aldermen, won the nomination caucus but lost at the polls to Alderman Slattery. He received a $1000 check at a complimentary banquet at the United States Hotel after a reception with about 100 South Boston citizens in attendance. Notable speakers included Representative James M. Curley and Rep-elect Curran, who linked Ward 14 to Slattery’s victory. Baldwin thanked donors, urged a prosperous New Year, and hinted at future political participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Baldwin
Board of Aldermen
Slattery
United States
Joseph J. Norton
Boston
James M. Curley
Thomas J. Curley
Ward 17
D. W. Creed
Reidy
Sullivan
Curran
Ward
Cesar
Brutus
Charles I
Cromwell
Martin Lomasney
Horgan
Frank J. Linehan
Baldwin
Mr. Baldwin
Daniel J. Barry
David W. Creed
John H. Dunn
Timothy J. Sullivan
John J. Dalley
Dorchester
John J. Collins
Frank J. O'Hare
Michael J. Reidy
Frank
John J. Falvey
Edward J. Dixon
W. H. Merry
William J. Cunningham
John E. Higgins
James H. Reagan
Thomas F. Ryan
Dennis M. Cronin
William F. Glass
Missing $900 Stolen From Fulton Street Produce Office
Police investigate a Monday afternoon larceny at S. Berger wholesale produce, 192 Fulton Street, where five two and one dollar bills were taken from a safe. Inspector Wolf oversees surveillance on several employees, but no clue has been found and officials will not discuss details for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station 1
S. Berger
Fulton Street
Inspector Wolf
Berger
Cambridge Woman Charged With Forgery Case Continued
Cambridge police pursue history of Mrs. M. K. Gould as forgery case is continued for another week in bonds set at 5000 dollars. Officials expect disclosures about Gould family when the case resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
M. K. Gould
Durgan and Pike Freed in Court Freezes Perjury Case
Joseph Durgan and Walter Pike were freed in a Police Court proceeding involving forged checks bearing William B. Cunningham’s name. The case now moves toward a perjury warrant against Cunningham as witnesses prepare, with Judge Bly presiding and a 3 pm hearing set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Durgan
Walter Pike
William B. Cunningham
Cunningham
Judge Bly
Isaac P. Cupplem
Hyman Burman
Durgan
Bolster
Marlin
Armstrong Pelton Couple Married in West Somerville
W H Armstrong of 49 Irving Street and Miss May Ella Pelton of 79 Beacon Street were married last evening at the groom's home. Rev. Arthur P Sharpe officiated at 8 pm. Missinnie Pelton was bridesmaid and Wagar Armstrong best man. Reception followed at 49 Irving Street. couple to reside there after a short tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Armstrong
Irving Street
Somerville
May Ella May Pelton
Beacon Street
Arthur P. Sharpe
Park Avenue M. E
Missinnie Pelton
Wagar Armstrong
Blanche Ross
Allston
Charles P. Simonds
Edward Brass
Marriage of Grace Barker to Frank Wheeler at Wakefield
At 570 Main Street Wakefield Massachusetts the marriage of Grace M Barker a Wellesley graduate to Frank Walter Wheeler was held. Reverend Hugh A Heath officiated with maid of honor Grace Barker and flower girl Violet Trumpull. Best man Karl H Ricker. Wheeler a Brown University graduate and Newton Theological Institution student now serves as pastor of the Seekonk Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Brown University
Thel
Newton Theological Institution
the Baptist Church
Seekonk
Leary daughter weds George W Cosgrove in Lynn
Mary Josephine Leary daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Leary of Lynn married George W Cosgrove of Rockport Mass at St Marys church Lynn Rev A J Teeling officiated. Bride wore pearl gray nun over silk with chiffon trim. Sister Mary Cosgrove attended in pearl gray broadcloth with chinon trim. Brother Daniel Sherwood Leary served as best man. A reception followed on Morris Street. The couple will reside in Lynn.
Newbury Street Acid Throwing Case Reaches Superior Court
Mary H Johnson a 30 year old woman faces trial in Superior Court before Judge Stevens for allegedly throwing a pint of sulphuric acid on Levan Winder at 127 Newbury Street on October 26. Winder, visibly burned, testified the attack followed their relationship and financial disputes. The case features witness accounts from 58 Park Street Dorchester servants and a dry clerk who noted the acid purchase. The hearing was continued to the following morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Johnson
Stevens
Levan Winder
Winder
Newbury Street
Januay
Park Street
Dorcnester
Miss Johnson
Sis
Mary Martin
Kate Kennon
E. Joseph Clark
Joe Gans Wins From Sieger In 16 Round Bout
In Baltimore at the Criterion Athletic Club lightweight champion Joe Gans outpointed Charlie Sieger over 16 rounds. Sieger smothered Gans, while Gans pressed steadily to score. The card also saw Butler versus Monahan end early, Kennedy defeat Connolly, and Murray draw with Ryan before 600 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criterion Athletic Club
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Charlie Sieger
Hoboken
N. J
Gans
Sieger
Ixon
John Butler
Lynn
Chick Monahan
Stoughton
Butler
Monahan
Jim Connolly
Jim Kennedy
Kennedy
George Murray
Billy Ryan
South Boston
Ryan
Murray
Bill Daly
Boston Boxing Scandal Delays Jeffries Munroe Bout
Owing to Steve O'Donnell illness the Jeffries Munroe fight is postponed. Ongoing medical notes reveal cancer and a hospital path, with Boston Athletic Association officials cautioning weeks of boxing absence. Rumors of fake prearrangements swirl as promoters discuss replacements and the Ball era shifts exposure. B H Benton reports from Rob Roy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve O'Donnell
Co. F. Caverly
M. D
O'Donnell
J. J. Foley
Frederic O. Davita
Boston Athletic Association
Nagaln
Davie
Foley
Jeffords
George Byers
Jack McCormack
Jack Bonner
Peter Maher
Munroe
Jeffries
Jack O'Brien
Boston
Jim Kennedy
New York
Cfukney Waldron
Waldron
Tack Munroe
Chanes
Clark Ball
Fitzsimmons
Rall
Jeff
Witz
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Melrose Sweeps Two Fast Basketball Games
In Melrose on December 31, the Y M C A hosted two thrilling games before a record crowd of about 1000. Melrose High School defeated Somerville 6 to 4, then beat Stoneham High School 6 to 4 in a girls contest that required three periods plus an overtime, with Lynde scoring the decisive goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Somerville
Stoneham High School
Stoneham
Miss Anderton
Miss Franklin
Miss Arnold
Miss McCarthy
Tommy Ryan Makes $17,900 in Real Estate
Kansas City, Mo. Dec 31 Tommy Ryan the pugilist sold a flat building here for $13,000. This is part of a string of investments in Kansas City real estate that have yielded Ryan $17,000 in the last two months. He is reportedly worth $100,000 and ranks among the world’s richest fighters. He also cleared money in London during the coronation and his share of the purse after defeating Carter at Fort Erie last September was $7,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Tommy Ryan
Ryan
London
Carter
Fort Erie
999th Team Breaks Record In Gilt Edge League
The 999th team won three strings from Newtowne on its alleys, setting a new Gilt Edge league record with a grand total of 2833. Battery team leaders posted over 900 per string, G. T. Carter totaled 613 and had the top single 224, while Newtowne finished 2633. Charlestown whitewashed Old Dorchester on Old Dorchester lanes, 2667 to 2557.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtowne
Battery
G. T. Carter
Carter
Southern Division shuts out Station Agents in RR league
Southern Division whitewashed the Station Agents in the Railroad league series last evening. Macomber delivered the key hits and turned the beat rolling. Score details not provided in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Division
Macomber
Clinton Team Rolls Past Opposition In Narrow Win
Chelsea arrived in Clinton without Doherty for the tenth time this season as McNally filled in. Clinton scored at will for a 12 point victory with Miller and Wootke carrying the heavy load in scoring and playmaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Chelsea
Doherty
McNally
Miller
Wootke
Worcester Beats Lowell 14 to 7 in Fast Game
Worcester defeated Lowell 14 to 7, with Daly delivering brilliant shots that drew much applause. The champions were held to limited action, Lowell contributing as a factor in only one period in a brisk contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Lowell
Daly
College Athlete Better Known Than President
At the sixth annual meeting of the Society of College Gymnasium Directors in New York on Dec 31 officers were elected led by President W. L. Savage of Columbia and a slate including Seaver Yale Lambeth Virginia Babbitt Haverford with council members McKenzie McGill Phillips Amherst and executive committee Raycroft Sargent Anderson. Dr Stroud Tufts cautioned that sensationalism fuels excessive spending and notes athletes are better known than presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Society of College Gymnasium
W. L. Savage
Columbia
Seaver
Yale
Lambeth
University of Virginia
James A. Babbitt
Haverford
R. T. McKenzie
McGill University
Montreal
P. C. Phillips
Amherst
J. EB. Raycroft
Chicago University
D. A. Sargent
Harvard
W. G. Anderson
Stroud
Tufts College
Amateur Athletic Union to separate boxing and wrestling champs
Boxing and wrestling championship events are split with wrestling slated for February in New York and boxing to be held in Cambridge Chicago or San Francisco. The A A U grants Boston Athletic Association permission to host the two mile indoor title. The interscholastic football trophy is now with the B A A after transfer from donor R S Hale, valued at 500 dollars and held by Rindge Manual Training School, last year’s champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gavin
Boston Americans
Ineae
Boston
Boston Athletic Association
Joe’’ Downey
Glenwood
Cambridge
Colonial
Chauncy Street
R. S. Hale
Palma Tablets Claim To Restore Bright Eyes And Nerves
Sunken eyes with half moons are described as signs of suffering and nerve decay. Palma Tablets are advertised to remove the cause, brighten eyes, calm nerves, and rejuvenate. Pack includes 12 boxes with guarantee for five dollars. price is fifty cents per box. Multiple druggists listed including Walker-Rintels Drug Co and Essex Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker-Rintels Drug CO
Dewey Sxq
B. F. Bradbury
Beach St
Wharrison Ave
F. H. Putnam
School St
Washington St
C. Featon
Friend St
Kleiny
Corner Tremont
Barlston Sts
Essex Phacy
Gala Day for Skaters Displays Big City Crowd
Franklin field hosted excellent skating with surface in fine condition as 6000 spectators filled the city playgrounds. Over 1000 skaters gathered by 8 AM and continued through the night while Dorchester A. A. defeated a picked team 7 to 4 in an afternoon hockey match signaling a busy start to next week’s league schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Field
T Pond
Tak Ang
Dorchester A. A
Brighton District Court Names New Trial Justice
NEW BRIGHTON H C Fabyan of Cambridge was yesterday confirmed by the Governor's council as a trial justice for the Brighton District Court. Fabyan, a young man and practicing attorney in Boston, takes the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Fabyan
Cambridge
Governor's Council
Brighton
Mr. Fabyan
Boston
Notman
H. C. Paryan
Portlander Bowdoin graduate longtime respected Republican figure
A Portland, Maine native born in 1870 and Bowdoin College graduate of 1898 is described as a highly respected member of several organizations. He remained a steadfast Republican throughout his life, though he never held public office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Bowdoin College
Plans for New York's 250th Anniversary
New York prepares to celebrate Feb 2 1903 marking the 250th anniversary of municipal government. New Amsterdam became a city Feb 2 1653 when the Amsterdam chamber of the West Indian Company allowed citizens to elect magistrates. City Club aims for a popular celebration, while Gov Stuyvesant previously blocked self rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Amsterdam
Amsterdam
The
West Indian Company
Stuyvesant
Sprinter Duffey Plans Return to Abroad Competition
Arthur C. Duffey, holder of the world 100 yard record, announces a return to competing abroad next season. He seeks to win Bath's Sir William Tempest cup again this July to make the prize his permanent property, a $1000, 31 inch high trophy. S. S. Jones will not join Duffey abroad next June due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur C. Duffey
Duffey
British Isles
Bath
S. S. Jones
New York University
Jones
Hamilton and Linehan Take Control of Haverhill Team
Haverhill, Dec. 31. William Hamilton, former league Player and last year’s manager, and John J. Linehan assume control of the Haverhill baseball team. Hamilton promises a stronger squad next season and a bold bid for the championship boffors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
William Hamilton
John J. Linehan
Hamilton
Boffors
Towanda wins multiple events in Woburn Interclub series
In Woburn Towanda swept billiards pool and table tennis while visitors won two bowling matches. Towanda total edged the visitors by four ops. Best individual strings were Brown of both sides tied at 103 with Hoskins of Glendon posting a 274 three string total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woburn
Towanda
Brown
Hoskins
Glendon
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. N. Pillsbury
Russia
Harvard’ Po
Corliss,coon & GO
Iwakee Ae
Columbia Victor
Las Wimdia
Ee Sanseevsnsatseseed
Sevrall Peete
Keeler
Tucker
Barshell
Amin Sedenees
Ewer Adams
Mrs. Gould
Pike
Armstrong—Pelton
Wheeler
Cosgrove
Leary
Superior
Steger
Mast
Murray & Irwin
Beaty Weer
Lantigua
Seer
Harriman
Rouse
Hanover and
Portland Sts
Saunders
Trittle
Construction Department
Collection Dept N. BS
Rowland Severe
Hagerman Ee
Winn
McCannee Se
St Coeur
Eee
Eeesereee
Dartmouth
Webster
Hub
Columbia Road
Peer
McGrath Ee
Finnigan
McCarthy Eaes
Sudbury
Chase
Melfarrie
Wack
Fitzgerald
McKeon Weer
Hiistrom
Kelly
Manning
Shoales Ee Serene Aeser
Donahue Seen Wees
Gourh
Williams
Chee
MecMullin
Capen Hee Srs
James
Murphy
Ee Versa Chessee So Sv
Duffy Mason Seer
Lovis Barry
Eves
Heald Eeereeer Bee
Collins
Concorss
Freeman
Jefferson
Ant
Charlestown
Arlington
Arington
Charlestowns
Attsstin
Thomas
Marston
A. B. Cc
Ae Eroshaeres
Winchester
Watts Eee Eeeesene
Faulkner Sosceee Voveeeeel
Marston Sosovedisneeeesesane
Csrcccessceetes
Eveveresceeveseseet
Rankin . GM
Eve Oseey
Bancroft Savory
Turnbull Cover
Erereene
NEW Brighton Justice
Hamilton and
Linehan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!