First Day on New Snowbound Boston Speedway
Boston observers flocked to Beacon Street Brookline and the Charles River speedway for opening day of the snow season. For a crowd of thousands, drivers displayed sleighs and trotters from Alabama and local stables while Patrolman Creelman noted lighter snow limited speed. Notables included P. J. McArdle and John Shepard with Hattie R. as a lead sleigh, plus a roster of riders from Hicks and Clark stables, and many horses drawing fur clad spectators through the wintry scene.
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Beacon
Brookline
Beacon Boulevard
the Charles
Milldam
Commonwealth Avenue
Faust
P. J. McArdle
Alabama
Harrison Avenue
Wong Kee
Avery Stable
O. Atherton Shepard
John Winch
George H. Bowles
Arthur B
Charles Pierce
George Morton
Shah
At. C. Aldrich
Burlington Bay
William Warty
Zora Zar
John Wiggin
Meissenter
A. G. Robinson
Ross Mgregor
William Woodbury
Cutebridge
Mr. Davis
Northampton
Benjamin Johnson
Speedwaiy
Bert Wille
W. R. Robs
C. Z. Pickesissy
Donalto
Frank Wall
Waldo
Henry Richardson
Edgeamont
Lemuel Hitchcock
W. Jd. Imery
Isaac Preston
K. K
Kliitake
B. W. Neal
Tr. J. Kelly
Vermont Morgan
Robert
A. P. Doane
George Porter
Acrien
Stanley Bishop
Nottingham
George Hall
Caleb Chase
Byverett Giles
Mast Somerville
Bheastow Sets New Records in Suburban Amateur Bowling League
At the Central Club series last night Brastow of the Central team rolled a single-game 252 and helped Central top rivals in billiards and scores across the Interclub League events. Calumet and Dudley clashed in the Amateur Bowling League, with Calumet taking wins in key games. Other results include Newtons sweeping Boston, Malden defeating Towanda in billiards and pool, and Brighton beating Roxbury while Watertown and East Boston split different events.
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Brastow
Glendon
Central—Brastow
Calumet Club
Dudley Club
Boston and Vicinity
Calumet
al Mha
Newton
Boston
Newton Aillers
Newtons
Bostons
Lsto
Malden
Towanda
Woburn
Bruerton
Edwards
Brighton
Roxbury
Watertown Pkayed
East Boston
East Bostons
Watertown
Sid
Carruth's Alleys
The
Beacons
Jamaica A. A
McCoy Maher Battle Draws High Praise and Criticism
From New York reports the McCoy Maher fight is hailed as the best and fastest heavyweight clash since boxing’s legal recognition. Critics accuse some insiders and the Coney Island club of manipulating purses and delays. McCoy’s dominance over Maher is noted, with questions about future matches and potential rematches with Sharkey or Cheyneski.
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New York
McCoy
Coney Island Club
Broadway Athletic Club
New York State
Peter Maher
Meroy
Jeffries
Fitz
Corbett
Rublin
Cheyneski
MeCoy
Sharkey
Wenton
Rob Roy
Boxing Gossip Reveals Weekend Rumors From Wire
A wire report arriving Sunday evening hints at boxing chatter about upcoming bouts and potential matchups, noting unknowns about fighters, venues, and results pending official confirmation.
Boxing News and Match Prospects in Lynn and Boston
A fragmentary column notes names and proposed bouts in boxing circles around Lynn and Boston. Mentions Jimmy Miller, McCoy, Choynski, McCarthy, Ryn, and Mack with challenges and scheduling details, plus chamber chatter about matches and office notes from Tom Brady and Tim McCarthy.
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Jimmy Miller
Lynn
Mr. Miller
Tim McCarthy
Tommy Ryn
McCoy
Tommy
James MacNeil
Kid McCoy
Joe Choynski
San Francisco
Sharkey
Young Mack
Wiliam Chisholm
Lowell
Dick Connor
Bob Nealson
Wee
Mr. Jennings
Joe Rett Hor
P. A. Allen
Dixon
Lenney
Steve Brodie
Brooklyn Bridge
Ryan-Dawson
Allens
Wheefe
Roxbury
Frank Scott
Ward
Brockton
Tom Brady
Avery Street
Boston
Eldridge
Billy Berkeley
Johnny Carew
Mike Doherty
Jim Ryan
al Cloussherry
Kid Fanning
Ned Maher
J. Durb
Jack
Jere Callahan
Kid Johnson
Callahan
Angus Reid
Inc
Bour
Jack O'Brien
South Boston
Young Tierney
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Major Sale Sets New Pacers Mark and Local Club Election
New York reports trainer E I Geers sold the black 4 year old pacing colt Direct Vial to C J Hamlin for 10000 dollars, likely a record pacer price. At Ward 9 Hebrew Democratic Association meeting officers were elected with Wasanof as president and Handler as vice president, over 100 members attended and supper followed.
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New York
C. J. Hamlin
E. I. Geers
Ward 9
Hebrew Democratic Association
Wasanof
Adolph Handler
Aaron Meyers
Louis Handler
Ralph Hadle
Kasanof
Jacob Silverman
Wolf Davis
David
Dorchester Cambridge Ice Hockey Game Postponed to Friday
The DW Dorchester Cambridge ice hockey match set for this afternoon at Franklin Field has been postponed to Friday afternoon. The change affects fans and scheduling for both teams and local officials.
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Dorchester-Cambridge
Franklin Field
Jerome Keogh Defeats Kid Long at Murray & Irwin’s
Jerome Keogh the world pool champion defeated St Louis Kid at Murray and Irwin's last night by a score of 150 to 9. Kid Long of New York will play Keogh tonight.
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Jerome Keogh
St. Louis
First Grand Ball of Division 18 AOH in Parish Reunion
The Ladies' Auxiliary Division 18 AOH will host its first grand ball on Wednesday evening January 3 1900. A concert runs 8 to 4 followed by a grand march. Final parish reunion plans for St Patrick's Church are ready for this evening at Paul Revere and Talbot hall. Committees arranged all details.
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Montana
Earth
St. Patrick's Church
Paul Revere
Talbot Halle
State Society of the Daughters of IZ
Legion of Honor
Dublin
Ten men arrested in raid on 37 Edinbers Street
Officers from Station 4 raided a house at 37 Edinbers Street last evening and found gaming implements. Ten men were arrested for being present at the location.
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Edinbers Street
Station 4
Miss Hanlon Denounces Police In Probe Hearing
The article records Miss Hanlon accusing police of unfair treatment from Sept. 2 arrest to the hearing. She singles out Hogsett for discharge, faults others, questions witness honesty, and calls for resignations of police commissioners and officers who testified for Hogsett. She notes Lloyd Lund’s warning and recounts attempts to obtain probation.
Congressman Naphen Critiques Court Decision On Hanlon Case
Congressman Naphen speaking for Miss Hanlon called the court ruling surprising to him and likely to surprise the public. He argued if Hogsett is guilty on the fifth count others are too, and that if the Police Board conceded false testimony the arrest was flawed. He suggested the decision does not vindicate Miss Hanlon and urged a return to traditional Boston home rule.
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Naphen
Miss Hanlon
Hogsett
Miss Blanson
Wis Falas
Boston
Boston Police Board Faces Citizen Voice Unclear
Commissioner Clark refused to discuss the Hanlon case verdict saying the public will judge the decision. The board's deliberations remain private while citizens may gain influence over police management in the city.
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Boston
Clark
Robert I. Clark
Police Commissioners
Hanlon
Miss Hanlon
Police Raid Involving Miss Hanlon Attracts Noted Hearings
Miss Mary Hanlon was arrested during a September raid on street walkers in which 74 women were taken into custody. After lengthy police hearings led by Patrolman Hogsett and Congressman Henry F. Naphe n, Hanlon was discharged and later pressed charges against several officers for unseemly conduct and false allegations. The case drew intense testimony about her character and the officers actions during the arrest.
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Mary Hanlon
Sent
Captain Cain
Station 4
Wand
Miss Hanlon
James L. Llogsett
Richard K. Quirk
Jeremiah O'Wheefe
Frank W. Hutchins
J. F. Chambers
Henry F. Naphen
Charles W. Bartlett
Flogsett
Police Board
Hlogsett
Bartlett Hogsett
Quirk
Boylston Street
Boyston Street
Hotel Valer
Park Square
Boylston Place
Eliot Street
Jacob C. Rogers Dead in Boston Home
Jacob C. Rogers died at his residence 281 Commonwealth Avenue Boston. He led Edison Electric Illuminating Co of Boston and served as agent for J Morgan & Co London and J Pierpont Morgan & Co New York. He was a director of several insurers and a broker with J B Glover & Co, with winter home at Commonwealth Avenue and summer estate Yak Hill in Peabody.
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Jacob J. Rogers
Commonwealth Avenue
Edison
J. &. Morgan & Co
London
J. Pierpont Morgan &Co
New York
Boston & Albans
Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company
Almerican Insurance Company
Boston
Salem
J. B. Glover & Co
Wast India Brokers
Ose
Yakhill
Peabods
Receivers Named for Multiple Railroads
H Chappell of Chicago and James Hopkins of St Louis were named receivers for the Omaha and St Louis Railroad Company the Omaha Kansas City and Eastern railroad and the Kansas City and Northern Connecting Railroad by United States Judge Vaylor Two bills of complaint were filed accusing the defendants of insolvency and inability to meet obligations The actions were brought by receivers of the Pittsburgh and Gulf railroad and by Missouri Railway Construction Company
Gas Well Fire Roars as Wastes Mount at Painter Well
A major Painter gas well owned by Mountain State Gas Company caught fire last night in Parkersburg West Virginia. Firefighters faced fierce flames fanned by fumes as millions of cubic feet of gas burned away. The blaze was heard twelve miles away and lit the surrounding countryside.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Mountain State Gas Company
Ol (Lie
Gra Enn
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Beacon Street
JES
Wien
New Speedway
Frog Pond
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Frost
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Scott McCoy
Hartford
M. T. Clark
George French
GO Curry
Charles Haley
Hamrock
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Gil Curry
Martin GM
Charlie Wilkes
Sara Bernhardt
John Shepard
Shepard
Hattie R
Willard Rice
McKenney
Daniel McKenney
Tri State
George
Bhastow
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Boston and Suburban League
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Bob Roy
Maher
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Montana Diamond CO
Jewelers’ Building
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Taunton
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ST. Patrick's Parish
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Llogsett
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Jacob C. Rogers
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Roberts Committee
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Slantington Avenue
Parnell
Parnell Memorial Committee
Daniel Tallon
John KE. Redmound
United States
Hkichard Croker
Frankfort
Taylor
John J. Whallen
Bh. Marrell
Goebel
Lieut. Fairbanks
James II, Fairbanks
First Cavalry
Roxoury Horse Guards
Massachusetts Volunteer Militia
Cox
Broadway Bank
Bank Examiner Wing
Tts
Young Gridley
Norfolk
Marine Corps
J. F. Gridley
Gridley Y Oly Ow Tame
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