Election time at the Press club nominations due Monday
The Press club gears up for nominations next Monday with the likelihood of returning the old board. A constitutional amendment to remove newspaper affiliation from officers is expected to fail. A club sleigh ride, cake walk, and minstrel show are planned, with chorus practice underway and strong local talent anticipated.
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Massachusetts
Berkeley Hall
Bruce
Lenz
Boston
Thomas Stevens
Mattapans
Eagles
Jubilee Will Not Try In Cup Defender Race
General Charles J Paine will not enter Jubilee for selection to meet the English challenger this year. No new boat will be built. Captain Hank Haff predicts the Britons will send over a better boat, but the Herreshoffs can beat last year’s Vigilant with a new craft. Despatches say few syndicates will form. George Gould may join with Vigilant if a syndicate forms. Colonia and Carrolls Navahoe will be prepared again for a trial.
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Charles J. Paine
Hank Haff
Herreshoffs
New York
George Gould
Colonia
Carroll
Navahoe
Yale News Defends Football Amid Indiana College Prohibitions
The Yale News criticizes Indiana college presidents for banning football, arguing misrepresentation shapes judgment. It lauds President Harper of the University of Chicago as a defender of the game, citing his report praising football.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale News
Indiana State
Indiana
Harper
University of Chicago
Worcester Athletic Club Indoor Meeting Announces Events
The Worcester Athletic Club will stage an indoor meeting at the Worcester Skating Rink on Saturday January 26. Open handicap events include a forty yard dash six hundred yard run one mile run one mile walk high jump pole vault 880 yard run scratch and 600 yard run novice. Team races also planned. Entry fee fifty cents per event closes January 19 with H H Adams Bom AA Worcester Mass.
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Worcester Athletic Club
Worcester Skating Rink
H. H. Adams
Bom AA
Worcester
Mass
Boxing Gossip Sparks Boston Matchmaking Buzz
Boston boxing news highlights Wheeler’s 17 round knockout of Walter Steele, with Wheeler’s wife in his corner. Avery Street Club premieres four bouts led by Haynes vs McDonald. Purses loom for Dempsey parlor talks, Kilrain, Maher, and other rumored clashes.
Turf Gossip and Horse News From The Season Start
Jimmy McLaughlin plans to send a twelve string to St Asaph in February with Compache and a two year old by Sir Modred from Empire Stable. P F Dwyer names two year olds Handspring Moderator Orient San Marco Vandalism Axiom. Sport enters Brooklyn handicap after harness season. Linden Blood Horses Association drops spring meeting due to losses and no pool selling. Gideon and Daly plan San Francisco trip without horses, returning in spring. Wood plans retirement, Linden Park stockholders wary of season racing without favorable legislation. Elizabeth track may host racing without public betting if law not passed. J J Burke reengaged as presiding judge at St Louis spring summer meetings.
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Jimmy McLaughlin
St. Asaph
Comanche
Sir Modred
Empire Stable
P. F. Dwyer
Hanover
Moderator
Sweetbriar
Orient
Onondaga- Despenia
San Marco
David Gideon
Gideon & Daly
San Francisco
Gideon
Chicago
Denver
Salt Lake City
Bill
Daly
Virginia
Wood
L. C. Appelby
Linden Park Blood Horse Association
Linden Park
New Jersey Jockey Club
Elizabeth
J. J. Burke
St. Louis Fair Grounds Association
St. Louis
Burke
Colum bian Rowing Association Officers Named
General sporting notes report the Colum bian Rowing Association electing officers for the coming year led by John J Corrigan as president with D Leahy as vice president Charles Stafford treasurer Dan Sullivan financial secretary W Brown recording secretary Thomas Foley captain and a four member board M Bradley A Greer D Ahern J Wickum. The piece notes rowing as a historic U S sport and mentions a National Association of Amateur Oarsmen meeting at the Hotel Marlboro New York to set next year regatta dates and discuss racing rules with local crews. It also covers NYs pitching plans for next season and a challenge by Julius Haglund offering $1000 to any man beating Johnson brothers in a heavy weight lift.
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Columbian Rowing Association
John J. Corrigan
D. Leahy
Charles Stafford
Dan Sullivan
W. Brown
Thomas Foley
M. Bradley
A. Greer
D. Ahern
J. Wickum
United States
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Hotel Marlboro
New York
Ruste
Meekin
Westervelt
New Yorks
Julius Haglund
Johnson Brothers
L'Ying
America
Megantic Fish and Game Club Dinner Delights Hunters
The Megantic Fish and Game Club held its eighth annual dinner at the Vendome with nearly 300 huntsmen enjoying merriment, trophies, and a program of speeches by General Dalton, Commander Lyons, and club leaders. Invitations and letters from notable figures filled the program as Captain Jackson sought membership and the evening featured music by Tom Henry and a male quartet.
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Megantic Fish and Game Club
General Dalton
Harry Lyons
Havy Yard
B. C. Clark
Massachusetts Fish and Game Club
Lewis March
Englewood Fish and Game Club
C. H. Gerrish
W. H. Jackson
Massachusetts Rifle Association
Charles F. Lee
R. A. Blood
D. J. Flanders
Boston & Maine Railroad
Fred N. Beal
J. W. Brackett
J. B. Burnham
Forest and Stream
Robert Phillips
William Boyle
George W. Wiggin
W. C. Prescott
Alex Taylor, Jr
Manaroneck
N. Y
Dalton
River Platte
South America
Samoa
Clark
C. H. Dornish
Exeter
N. H
Robertson
Roger Walcott
Curtis
W. E. Barrett
A. C. Gould
William E. Russell
Meyer
L. H. Trotter
Philadelphia
John D. Long
Henry Elmer
A. H. Strout
E. L
Fred Beal
Tom Henry
William H. Rose
Albert E. Hentz, Jr
John L. Blake
A. H. McKee
My Pearl
Annie Rooney
Races at Alexander track list entries and results
Entries for five races at Alexander show horses with weights in selling events across four and a half to six and a quarter furlongs. Yesterday results name winners Princess Alix Outsider Gram pian Cheddar Dee Birch and Dee Birch with times around 1 02 to 1 10, track heavy.
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Reynard
Princess Alix
Larry. K
Gold Digger
Bayberry
San Matheur
Edi
Wheeloski
Monte Carlo
Syde
Dr. Parkhurst
Rufus
Cicada
Lady Danny
Grampian
His Grace
Imp. Bones
Joe Benjamin
Criterion
Cheddar
Pr. Klamath
Red Star
Ae Blizzard
Iceland
May E
Dee Birch
Gonzales
Lento
Pickaway
Glenall
Red Cross
McKeever
Results at New Orleans Five Races Card
In six races at New Orleans Maqnon led the first race with Red Top second and Fabia third, time 1 10 4. Lester won the seven-eighths race with Marcel second and Greg Duke third, time 1 42 14. Trevellyn took the five-eighths race with Luke Parks runner-up, time 1 11 4. Adah L won the three-fourths mile race with Miss Mamie second and Yellow Rose third, time 1 25. Carley B. captured the three-fourths mile race with Twenty-three second and Dr. Parks third, time 1 27.
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Maqnon
Red Top
Fabia
Ben Roy
Hallowe'en
John Cucha
Pomegranate
Diana
Lester
Marcel
Greg Duke
Lucaster
Bob Holman
Prince Leon
Wedgefield
Trevellyn
Luke Parks
Bust Up
Folly
Florence P
Nicaragua
Charter
Norrin
Adah L
Miss Mamie
Yellow Rose
Cactus Blossom
Joe Woolman
Fakir
Carley B
Dr. Parks
Advocate
Alice D
Dr. Park
G. B. Cox
Galen Brown
Kocathas Mat White
John P. Tipstaff
Connecticut league proposal eyed by St. Louis Browns player
Roger Connor of the St. Louis Browns says a movement led by John Henry of Hartford Jim O Rourke of Bridgeport and Ted Sullivan aims to form a Connecticut league with clubs in New Haven Hartford Waterbury Bridgeport Meriden and New Britain The cities proximity could lower railroad costs and support a viable league Connor hints at possible personal involvement though not confirmed.
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Conn
Roger Connor
St. Louis Browns
John Henry
Hartford
Jim O’rourke
Bridgeport
Ted Sullivan
Connecticut
New Haven
Meriden
New Britain
Connor
De Oro Eby Match Postponed in Nassau Street Bid
The world champion Alfredo de Oro and rising star Grant Eby were to play a continuous pool game at Tom Flynn's in Nassau Street, New York. The event was postponed to tomorrow evening.
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New York
Tom Flynn
Nassau Street
Alfredo de Oro
Grant Eby
Governor Altgeld Blasts Government by Injunction in Illinois
Springfield Jan 10 The bi annual message of Governor Altgeld to the State Legislature denounces criminal litigation and civil service while tackling labor troubles. He condemns government by injunction and federal troops, arguing it usurps legislative power and threatens trials by jury. He warns federal supremacy must balance local self government to avoid despotism and predicts labor fate if trusts endure.
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Springfield
Altgeld
Cleveland
Illinois
William
Russia
Fire near Charlestown prison shocks inmates
At about 11 15 last night an explosion of naphtha in a shanty next to the State prison wall on Rutherford avenue Charlestown caused a blaze. Patrolman Hewston found the fire, which climbed the wall and charred a sentry box before the blaze was tamed. damage estimated at about $50. An inmate presence remained quiet as officers contained the fire.
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State
Rutherford Avenue
Miller Street
Charlestown
Hewston
Treasury reports large gold withdrawals for export
Up to 2 p m the Treasury advised that 1,000,000 in gold was withdrawn at New York for export Saturday. It is expected that 3,000,000 will be taken for export this week.
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Washington
Jan. Y
Treasury
New York
Roosevelt hosts Lyceum League leaders in White House talks
James H. Dunn and Walter Church visit President Roosevelt in Washington for consultations on L L A matters with Senators Lodge Davis and Mills. The unpartisan league promotes practical patriotism and equal rights, with 1500 lyceums and about 30,000 members. Roosevelt offers $50 for best discussion on immigration restriction.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Lyceum League of America
James H. Dunn
Walter Church
League
Boston
Roosevelt
Lodge
Davis
Mills
United States
Cherokee delegation opposes Dawes plan for tribal government
A Cherokee nation delegation appeared before the House judiciary committee to oppose the Dawes commission’s push for a territorial government for the five civilized tribes. Led by Mr Young, W A Duncan, Chief Harris, and Judge Parker of Fort Smith, they said they were not ready for the proposal and preferred to be left alone for now.
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Washington
Cherokee Nation of Indians
House Judiciary Committee
Dawes Commission
Five Civilized Tribes
Young
W. A. Duncan
Harris
Parker
United States Court
Fort Smith, Ark
Navy Reorganization Bill Cleared by House Committee
Washington Jan 10 The House naval committee completed consideration of the navy reorganization bill and will report it to the House tomorrow. It creates a reserve list for 1861 to 1869, grants positive rank to staff corps, standardizes pay for future appointees, allows flag rank from captains, and lets enlisted men seek commissions with equal naturalization and retirement rights as army privates.
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Washington
House Naval Committee
Navy
House
Tax proposal on beer tax held in committee
Washington January 10. The proposal to raise the beer tax from 31 to two dollars per barrel, by Mr Money of Mississippi, has not yet reached a decision in the ways and means committee. Chairman Wilson says there is no necessity for the increase.
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Washington
Money
Mississippi
Ways and Means Committee
Wilson
Senate confirms diplomatic and military nominees in Washington
The Senate approved E. K. Lowrey of Ohio for second secretary of the legation at Pekin China and Colonel G Norman Liber for judge advocate general with brigadier general rank in a Washington session.
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Washington
Senate Today
E. K. Lowrey
Ohio
Pekin
China
G. Norman Liber
Harvard Crew Captaincy Deferred After Fennessy Resigns
Harvard athletic circles react to E H Fennessy resigning the crew captaincy while remaining a rower. Temporary captain R Bullard Jr will lead the eight as the committee postpones a permanent election until May amid uncertain lineup. Bullard, 22, 5 ft 8 in, 160 lb, stroked the crew earlier and rows with solid form.
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Harvard
E. H. Fennessy
Brewer
Fennessy
Bullard
Watson
R. Bullard, Jr
Yale
New London
General R. 8. McKenzie Garrison No 4 Holds Public Installation
The General R. 8. McKenzie Garrison No 4 of the Regular Army and Navy Union held a public installation and dance at G A R Hall on Washington street. Despite bad weather, many ladies attended. Officers installed by Colonel A. C. McKelvey included Commander Frank E. Beahn and others with Henry Roemer assisting. An eloquent address followed, then general orders, a collation, and dancing until midnight.
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Edward Fahey
Arthur H. Major
Frank W. Hamlin
Louis J. Kelly
Henry A. Clarke
James McGlory
Stephen Haughton
Alfred Williams
McKelvey
Water Board Aims Spring Start On New Bedford Water Plan
Water Board members expect to begin work on the additional water supply in spring. Engineers Rice and Evans will tighten surveys around Little Quittacus Pond and the proposed force main, with drawings to start after surveys. The project, costing over $1,000,000, seeks early season readiness.
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New Bedford
Water Board
Messrs. Rice and Evans
Quittacus Pond
Marlboro Bank Directors Elect Holyoke Treasurer
Marlboro savings bank directors elected Charles F. Holyoke as treasurer this afternoon, recalling E. R. Alley, who has died. Holyoke, head of Marlboro Electric and active in insurance, will resign his city treasurership immediately.
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Savings Bank
Charles F. Holyoke
E. R. Alley
Holyoke
Marlboro Electric Company
Smith Convicted In Stamp Theft At Bureau
Washington January 10 William Smith a Bureau of Engraving employee was found guilty of stealing 6200 two cent postage stamps from the bureau. The jury recommended mercy for the prisoner. Two other men await trial for complicity in the robbery.
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Washington
William Smith
Bureau of Engraving
Pension Granted to Widow of Major General Banks
The President has approved an act granting a pension to Mary Palmer Banks widow of Major General Nathaniel P. Banks. The measure completes a long request for financial relief for the family of the Civil War commander.
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Gen. Banks
Washington
Mary Palmer Banks
Nathaniel P. Banks
Among the Actors and Plans for Boston Theatres
Gossip on theater management changes and lease talks in Boston. Julia Marlowe Taber shines in a Hollis double bill with Chatterton and The Belle's Stratagem. Other acts include Bernard Stavenhagen and Jean Gerardy recitals and Coogan Rayd and Tate at Keith's.
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Hollis
Julia Marlowe Taber
Robert Taber
Ernest Lacy
Trust Company Officers Do Not Seek Receiver
New York on January 10 reports that Metropolitan Trust Company as trustee for Fidelity Loan and Trust of Sioux City will not apply for a receiver. The Fidelity company is expected to seek a receiver due to stringent times and last year's crop disaster causing embarrassment.
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New York
Metropolitan Trust Company
Fidelity Loan and Trust Company
Sioux City
Iowa
Fidelity Company
Fidelity
Whisky Ad Claims Highlands Sourced Cumberland Rye
An old Boston advertisement by J. H. Gosselio & Co at 154 and 158 Beach Street promotes Clark's Cumberland Rye Whiskey. It asserts the whiskey is bottled from water of Sioupvale and grain grown in the Highlands, offered at a stated price per gallon.
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Beach St
Boston
Clark
Cumberland
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