Odell Calls for Repeal of Horton Boxing Law
New York January 10 B B Odell chairman of the Republican State committee declares the Horton boxing law must be repealed at once. He attacks the McGovern Dixon bout at Broadway A C as a fixed fake while sportsmen largely defend the fight as one of the citys best contests with heavy punches and high punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
B. B. Odell
Republican State Committee
Odell
McGovern
Dixon
John” Kelley
Corbett
Ruhlin
John I. Sullivan
Boxing Gossip and Match Talks From Boston to New York
A Boston mailbag column notes ahead of the McCoy Choynski bout in New York and previews the McGovern Dixon clash. It recalls Dixon’s controversial tactics, unresolved questions about profits, and local boxing salons arranging future matches with figures like James Connolly and Henry Carrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
New York City
New York
George Dixon
Banks Kin Fights Grandfather Will Inheritance Case
Miss Maude Banks of Waltham Mass seeks to break her grandfather Miles Banks's will. The estate valued around $100000 is mainly real estate in Waltham. Susan Fitzgerald will hear the case tomorrow in Surrogate Court as Miles Banks was estranged from her father Ernest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maude FE
Banks of
Waltham, Mass
Miles Banks
N. P. Banks
Waltham
Miss Banks
Ernest
Fitzgerald
Police disrupts fifth contest at East Brookline street
On Jan 1 a large police squad interrupted a fifth contest at Colonial Club on East Brookline street. The case began yesterday afternoon before Judge Wentworth in the Municipal Criminal Court. Two defendants are being tried jointly with prosecutors Bangs and Weils representing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
East Brookline Street
Wentworth
Municipal Criminal Court
Twe
Bangs
Weils
Appalachian Mountain Club Holds 1900 Corporate Meeting
The Appalachian Mountain Club met in the Walker building at MIT with President John Herbert presiding. Reports praised growth and improvements at Shelburne and Randolph reservations and outlined plans for the Joseph Story Fay acquisition and a survey by Olmstead Bros. Mary W. Eastman donated land on Three Mile Island for a rustic cottage to be built next spring. Officers elected include Albion A. Perry as president and John Ritchie Jr. as corresponding secretary. councillors cover natural history topography art explorations and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian Mountain Club
Walker
Institute of Technology
John Herbert
Shelburne and
Randolph
Joseph Story Fay
John Charles Olmstead
Olmstead Bros
Appalachian Mountainlab
Mary W. Eastman
Edson C. Eastman
Concord
N. H
Three Mile Island
Lake Winnipesaukee
Albion A. Perry
Somerville
John E. Alden
Newton
Roswell B. Lawrence
Medford
John Ritchie, Jr
Roxbury
Rufus A. Bullock
Boston
Leon S. Griswold
Dorchester
Frederick Hindicott
Canton
B A A Beats Dudley Club in Close Gilt Edge Bowling Duel
In Roxbury the B A A team won two of three against Dudley Club as Emery Armstrong and Saxe starred for Dudley while Legate and Smith led B A A in the final rubber. Dudley had more pins overall yet lost the match on the decisive last string.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A.A
Dudley Club
Roxbury
Dudley
Emery
Armstrong
Saxe
Smith
Dudley Boys
Smith and Legate
Notorious hotel thief Batchelder jailed for 13 years
George Batchelder alias Old Batch John F Osgood and other names was sentenced by Judge Sheldon in Superior Court to thirteen years for breaking and entering the Copley Square Hotel on December 12 and possessing burglars tools. He was identified by hotel staff and a missing middle finger after officers traced a regular late night traveler using various aliases. Batchelder admitted his identity and awaits grand jury, with bonds set at five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Batchelder
Old Batch
John F. Osgood
Sheldon
Copley Square
Batchelder
Watts
Boston
John S’. Osgood
George W. McClusky
Cleary
Wolf
Robinson
Abbott
Morrissey
Touraine
Quincy
Hanscom
Pemberton Square
Betch
Maine
California
New York
William Batchelder
John Foster
Augustus Lawrence
Fishward Lawrence
Hawkshaw
Jack Cannon
James Murphy
Bob Taylor
Eddie
Jackson
John Williams
Philadelphia
Blackwell's Island
George Foster
Albany
Pyramid Pile Cure touted by Albany man as cure
A letter from J A Gallagher of 88 Clinton Ave Albany NY extols Pyramid Pile Cure for itching piles after six months of suffering. He praises its immediate soothing effect and claims it avoided surgery. The note also advertises a 50 cent box and invites verification by mail. The piece also lists multiple historic aliases and prison sentences of a lifelong thief named Augustus Lawrene Williams George Foster and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Gallagher
Clinton Ave
Albany
N. Y
J. T. Gallagher
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Keenan Orders Election in Massachusetts Division
President Keenan of the League of American Wheelmen orders a Massachusetts division election after officers’ terms expired. Chief Consul Elliot declines candidacy. ex-mayor Josiah Quincy also won’t run. Ballots and counting will be handled by National Secretary Abbot Bassett with support as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Keenan
League of American Wheelmen
Massachusetts
Abbot Bassett
Keenan
L. G. Blair
Division Rights and Privileges Committee
Conway W. Sams
Maryland
Arthur W. Robinson
Robinson
Bassett
Elliot
Josiah Quincy
Arthur K. Peck
Peck
I C A Eyes LA W Racing Policy Shift
The ICA hints at action in February to influence or compel the LA W over racing. The move could be seen as a veiled threat to force the LA W to drop racing or as a maneuver by the ICA to disengage from responsibility by pushing it onto the LA W.
Roxbury Branch Holds Second Annual State Liquor League Ball
Orienta Hall hosted the Roxbury branch second annual concert and ball with seven hundred attendees. notables included brewery representatives and Boston politicians. Floor director was Patrick J. Ducey assisted by Henry Howell. grand march led by Ducey and Mrs. Ducey. gowns featured Mrs. P. J. Ducey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orienta Hall
Roxbury
Massachusetts State Liquor League
Charles F. Devine
John F., Good
Patrick J. Ducey
Henry T. Howell
B. Max Taubert
Boston
Viccinity
John EF. Good
Howell
M. T. Burke
T. F. Cannon
T. M. Dolan
D. C. Galvin
Owen Teevan
D. J
Boston firms push electric and steam carriages in new market
A Boston mercantile house contracts with New England Electric Vehicle Transportation Co for 25 electric delivery wagons to operate from 641 Tremont. The American Power Carriage Co reports a 350 pound gasoline explosion carriage reaching 25 mph with luggage space and dynamo lighting. Shaw Motor Vehicle Co plans steam wagons with improved vibration control. Duryea Motor Co expands Providence plant with Charles E. Duryea supervising. Pilgrim Motor Co opens Somerville offices with a 400 pound runabout and automatic controls. Porter Motor Co, Maine incorporated, builds steam carriages using kerosene with automatic fuel and water control. Major Overman travels from Europe with Paris visits planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Power Carriage Company
Hight
Shaw Motor Vehicle Company
CC. M. Martin
Henry F. Shaw
W. G. Nixon
C. L. Marston
Shaw
A. H. Overman
Victor
Europe
Paris
Duryea Motor Company
Providence
Charles E. Duryea
Pilgrim Motor Company
Somerville
School Street
Elmer N. Hutchins
B. Alden
Prince
Edward L. Orcutt
William MacDonald
Porter Motor Company
Maine
Tremont
Major K. Porter
Brooklyn
N. Y
Bicycle Legislation Moves in States and New Plant Plans
Massachusetts Legislation committee antiquated meets to push baggage and wide-tire bills this session while other matters await. New York division seeks 1 million dollar road appropriation. Connecticut considering a bureau to aid path builders. Atlas Foundry to be incorporated to produce bicycle parts and aluminum bronze articles with a two piece crank hanger patent. A B C offers 800 000 units yearly under exclusive use. new rapid casting method claims 70 000 psi tensile strength. International Cyclists Association annual meeting postponed until after L A W session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislation Committee
Massachusetts
Perkins
New York
Connecticut
Atlas Foundry and Machine Company
A.B. C
International Cyclists’ Association
Gala supper honors Charles F. Devine with silver gavel
A large gathering including Donovan, McGrevey, Flanigan and others assembled for a supper march. Floor Director Ducey ordered a recess before introducing Thomas A. O'Neill who presented a solid silver gavel to President Charles F. Devine as a token of esteem. Guests were escorted to the supper table and the affair broke up around 4 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Potter
John B. O'Higgins
J. H. Sullivan
William J. Kelly
T. J. Ducey
J. F. McGuire
William Daly
T. F. McCarthy
John Hagerty
D. F. Shea
M. T. McCarthy
J. IL. Reardon
J. J. Hughes
May Gilmore
Margaret Cunningham
J. L. Kelly
G. J. Shea
J. J. O'Sullivan
P. J. McCarthy
J. J. S. Baker
Ducey
Thomas A. O'Neill
Charles F. Devine
Devine
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Horton
Chairman Odell
Sullivan
John” Kelly
Tom O’rourke
Charles O
Henry Carrington
Cambridge
Frank Parks
W. Green
Parker House
John L. Sullivan
Great Britain
Ireland
Australia
Jake Kilrain
James J. Jeffries
Jim Hall
Jeffries
H. EK. Macy
Beacon Street
Chelsea
Atmost
James J. Donovan
John Dunphy
Haverhill
J. L. Lassell
Lynn
D. P. Smith
Fall River
Peter Maher
Joe Goddard
Johnson
Brookline
H. Benton
Rob Roy
Maude E. Banks
OLD Colonial Club
Cluett Peabody & Co
Appalachian MT. Club
Press Club
Corinthian Yacht Club
Benjamin
Carruth
Eastern Packing Company
Sty, Fruit
Ieseneses Oos
Eastern Packing Co
Insurance Bowling League
Rooters
G. O. Carpenter & Son
Bullard & Davenport
T'd. G. O. Carpenter & Son
Bankers and Brokers
T'd. Paine
Arlington
Mass
Newton Rather
Arlington Boat Club
T'd. Newton Ceserecsiesssviene
Arlington B. C
Keneavess
The
Alphas of Waltham
Hunnewell Club
Fel. Alphas
Everett
Kernwood Club
Malden
Glendon Club
Kernwood
Glendon
Pool
Whitst
T'd. Glendon
Seeesacston - Tos
Knights of the Quill
Somerville Y. S. A
WwWavivy
Amr
Gwauwing
Browning, King & CO
Washington St
Cor. Kneel
W. F. Hinckley
Mar
Wowuery
Chief Watts
Doqueters
Sterling Elliot
Mass. State Liquor League
New England Electric Vehicle Transportation Company
Tremont Street
Cummins
Supee Drenden Neftel
Bicycle Notes
State Liquor League
Their
Bowling Congress
Baltimore
National Bowling Congress Today
Julius Myers
Chicago
Tain Maglehart
York
Cherbourg
DR. Field
Bangor
George W. Field
B. A
George Standing
America
E. H. Miles
England
B. A. A. Court
Standing
Plymouth—Lawrence
Plymouth
Clinton—Clinton
Brockton
Waterbury
New Haven
Meriden
New Britain
Parker
Pardello
Jan
Harvey Parker
This City
Leo Pardello
City Theatre
Varsity Boat House
Harvard
Boston Terra Novian Association
Paine Memorial Hall
Vigor
Sanden
Hoorks
R. A. Sanden
Tremont St
Boston, Mass
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