Bothered Brodie buys two East Thirteenth Street houses
New York notes Steve Brodie’s $380,000 purchase of two four story brownstone houses at 208 and 210 East Thirteenth Street after an $8,000 race tip. He faces tenant trouble, repairs, and pressure from operatic ladies, while the piece also critiques proposed baseball rule changes and urges restraint from magnates. June Rankin.
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New York
Steve Brodie
Steve
Bowery
East Thirteenth Street
Brodie
New York Baseball Club Plans 50,000 Bonds Issuance
New York Baseball Club directors met in Jersey City to authorize issuing 50 thousand dollars of 6 percent bonds. Bonds, $100 each, one year, secured by mortgage on the club's property and franchise, to liquidate 32,912 dollars of debts. Stockholders have a 60 day option up to 30 percent of their holding. Unsold bonds offered to stockholders, then the public. James T. Hyde proposed joint exhibitions with the National Horse Association.
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Jersey City
N. J
New York
Bseball Club
James T. Hyde
National Horse Assocition
Yale baseball dates Easter trip planned this year
New Haven Conn Jan 12 Yale baseball nine will journey on an Easter trip starting March 29. Seven games are set with five confirmed including March 30 against Pennsylvania in Philadelphia April 1 against Virginia in Richmond and April 3 against Virginia in Charlottesville April 4 against Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and April 5 against Yale alumni in Philadelphia. Two dates March 20 and March 31 remain open.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
University of Virgo
Richmond
University Ofirginia
Charlottesvile
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
University of Yebeaysyanis
Gladiator and Verbena Lead Odds in Early Betting Card
The list shows Gladiator at 5 to 1 with Sir Walter Raleigh at 3 to 1, Adule at 10 to 1, and Verbena at 8 to 5, with several other odds like 4 to 1 and 4 to 1 noted as possible bets.
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Sir Walter Raleigh
Verbena
Court Tennis Tournament for Amateur Championship Starts
The Banff Amateur Association and New York Tennis and Racket Club announce the Court Tennis Tournament for the Amateur Championship of America to begin February 25, 1898 at the B A A court. Entries close February 8 and an entrance fee of five dollars applies. Matches are best of five sets with round-robin play.
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New York
Entres
R. D. Sears
Whee Rember
Exhibition Tennis Set At B A A Courts January 28
C H Tompkins of the New York Tennis and Racketlub meets Tom Pettitt in an exhibition on Saturday January 28 at the B A A courts. Tompkins may also face C R Hickey at Buckingham street courts. A four handed match features Jinx Taylor and Pettitt against H Hunnewell Jr and Will Pettitt with ads of three aces. A young newspaper man will soon play George Twynam. Entries for senior and junior racket handicap championships close January 28. Will Pettitt and R C Hickey and other B A A tennis staff enjoyed a sleigh ride last evening on Pettitt's invitation.
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C. H. Tompkins
New York Tennis and Racketlub
Tom Pettitt
Tompkins
C. R. Hickey
Buckingham Street
Jinx Taylor
H. Hunnewell, Jr
Will Pettitt
George Twynam
R. C. Hickey
Horse racing in a snowstorm at Guitenburg Gloucester
Jockeys abstain in cold weather as Merriment loses to Happy Maid in race one. Gladiator wins race two with Frank L. second. Sir Walter Raleigh takes race three. Azrael wins race four. Bullfinch wins race five with Excellenza filly second. Void takes race six. Bets list favored runners and times for each event.
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Gurrensura
N. J
Merriment
Keuston
Happy Maid
Gladiator
Frank L
Running Bird
C.osing
Sir Walter Raleigh
Azrel
Bailfinch
Void
Apyy Maid
Merriiment
Rocket
Happy Mat
Bon Voyage
Bon Voyge
Sir W. Raleish
Allen Bane
Sir W. Raleigh
Azrael
Panway
Clottho
Clotho
Seiling
Bullfinch
Excellenza
Alarmer
Prace
seling—Voit
Adune
Addie
Gloucester Race Day Results From January Meet
Special to the Post reports Gloucester New Jersey results across six races on a January program. Winners listed include Lonely Owen Golden Honest Tom Minnora Judge Mitchell Verbena Mondlece Mutiny Argenta Swamp Fox Fernwood Sierra Nevada and others with times and betting odds for each race.
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Gloucester
N. J
Lonely
Samaritan
Vendetta
Owen Golden
Bob Arthur
Tradesman
Tine
Foxhill
Minnora
Deer Lodge
Seling
Verdena
Pete
Joe Lee
Verbena
Judge Mitchell
Inverkip
Souvenir
Mondlece
Wahoo
Nelson G
Come On
Lillian
Lady Vorster
Spavonia
Mutiny
Procida
War Paint
Misery
Shy Ellen
Argenta
Brown Chirle
Ned
Pelham
Plevmar
Mine Alone
A. B. Fox
Rustic
J.J. Healy
Jim Fagin
McCarthy
Wrestler
Philander
Jupiter
Miss Clay
Heard on the Track Racing Notes and Rumors
Weather and risk affect recent racing with jockeys needing medical care. Corbley sought medical help this week while Blackburn failed to win at the post. Ed Corrigan visits East and attends hill top races as the New Orleans Board of Control clashed with jockeys and owners. Multiple horses like Easy Verbena and Bullfinch earned brackets amid uncertain results.
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Corbley
Blackburn
Ed Corrigan
New Orleans Board of Control Ae
Chauncey
Val
Addie B
Verbena
Owen Golden
Walter Raleigh
Ceugos
McAuliffe Declines Burge Title Fight Over Risk and Weight
The American champion McAuliffe refuses to meet Burge for the world title, citing fear of defeat and cost. Burge would train down to 133 pounds but McAuliffe believes he could not endure a long bout at that weight. Other boxing notes include Flaherty's challenge for Sullivan, Corbett's waning popularity, and local sparring plans at the Back Bay club.
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McAuliffe
Burge
Jim Hall
Dempsey
Sullivan
Twill Spar
MoeAuliffe
Tuliffe
Boston
Newton
New York
Bure
Wanfally
Blaherty
Flaherty
Captain Cooke
D. J. Sullivan
Mitch
America
Benney
Neawly
Jim Corbett
McAuthffe
McCusker
Jack Haggerty
Haggerty
McAnuliffe
Nobby Clark
England
the Weir
Mike Daly
Jack Green
Cribb Club
Green
Daly
Walter Edgerton
Philadelphia
John Breslin
The
Lafayettes
Back Bay Athletic Club
Charley White
Mike Mulroy
Frank Steele
Dan McGivern
Frank Kaveney
Matt Leary
Ros Roy
Demand That Bell for Allston Fire Alarm
An Allston indignation meeting protested fire commission apathy over not supplying an alarm bell. Chair Charles H Bush led a petition drive by Henry W Long Horace A Jordan and Frank W Moore. Residents urged a bell on 41s house to alert call men and workers, noting Brighton engines reach fires slowly.
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Allston
Charles H. Bush
Henry W. Long
Horace A. Jordan
Frank W. Moore
Dwight Baldwin
Alston
All Allston
Brighton
Boston
Board of Aldermen
Henry W. Lonartllow
Dwight Badwin
I. H. Eames
Union Square
Clarence McKay
Seattle
Cambridge Streets
Thrace A. Jordan
Cambridge Street
Salem Bowlers Face Melrose Highlands Club Aces Tonight
Tonight’s matches feature Salem’s crack bowlers at Melrose Highlands against the home team with big scores expected. Newtons meet Melrose Athletic Club in Newton and should win, while the Vespers look to beat Jeffries at Lowell.
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Salem
Melrose Highlands
Newtons
Melrose Athletic Club
Newton
Jeffries
Lowell
Wyde Park
Waverleys
Casinos
Centrals
Chelsea Allys
Jamaica Plain
Oxfords
Allstons
Arlingtons
Arlington
Kernwoods Pa
Lowell Highlands
Bath committee suspends winter exhibition at club
The bath committee of the B A A resolves not to hold an extensive winter programme to avoid reducing bath interest. The pool’s size limits first class tournaments and seating for members. Emphasis shifts to the Turkish bath hot room and plunge, noting members’ underappreciation of the department.
Missionary Convention Highlights Women Faith in Global Work
The second day at Park Street Church featured reminiscences of missionary efforts led by Rev. John G. Paton of Australia who described oppression of women in the South Sea islands and the spread of Christianity. Miss Ellen Parsons outlined work across seven boards and the presence of twenty two physicians in the field, while Miss Laura Chamberlain spoke on Turkish women's views and the need for contact beyond political barriers. Dr. Kate Woodhull displayed a worm eaten idol used by Foochoo women for sick children as faith and healing. Officers elected included Honorary president Mrs. Albert Owker and President Mrs. Judson Smith with multiple vice presidents secretaries, treasurer Miss Eden Carruth and auditor Samuel Wilkins.
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Women’s Board of Missions
Park Street Church
John G. Paton
Australia
South Sea Islands
Ellen C. Parsons
Turkey
New England
United States
Miss Chamberlain
Vermont
Kate C. Woodhull
New York
E. K K. Alden
John O. Means
Boston
E. E. Strong
Auburndale
C. Creegan
Newton
C. H. Danies
Brooklyn
Lemuel Gulliver
Somerville
J. A. Clapp
Eston
Penn
J. F. Hill
Cambridge
EE. E. Strong
Joseph Cook
Lucy M. Fay
Lowell
S. Brainard Pratt
Abbie B. Child
Bureau of Exchange
E. Harriet Stanwood
Eden Carruth
Harriet W. May
Samuel *. Wilkins
Death of Captain Gardner at West Chester Park Residence
Captain H. C. Gardner died at his West Chester Park home at 10 20 am after several weeks of illness. Born October 21 1850 in Bolton Massachusetts he moved to Roxbury and rose through the New England Mutual Life Insurance Company to head a major department. A long time State militia figure he joined Roxbury City Guard in 1866 rising from private to captain in 1883 guiding the unit to high efficiency.
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H. C. Gardner
West Chester Park
Captain Gardner
Bolton
Marxs
Roxbury
Sver
New England Mutual Live Insurance Company
Gardner
Roxury
Aldermen sworn on oath over 1893 board chairman vote
A group of Republican aldermen led by Mooney swears they agreed at two meetings to back Fottler for chairman until a six vote majority shifted. Mooney denies signing any pledge not to back Lee and says Norris and Maguire were the real target.
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Fottler
Sanford, Witt
Folsom, Jr
Hallstrom
Lee
Post
Alderman Mooney
John B. Moran
Jesse Gove
Board of Aldermen
Mr. Mooney
Ioner
Persod
Mooney
Quincy House
Job Fottler
Moran
Norris
Maguire-Norris
Roxbury
Hallstram
Major Maguire
Mr. Hallstram
Mr. Fortier
Frost Succeeds Whitman as Wool Association Leader
New York Jan 12 Boston still holds the presidency of the National Wool Association with a name change from William Whitman to Rufus S. Frost at the twenty eighth annual meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Frost chosen after a revolt against Whitman with Whitman resigning to appear voluntary. Frost, Boston ex Lieutenant Governor Haile's partner, takes the post amid initial difficulties in finding a successor.
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New York
Boston
National Wool Association
William Whitman
Rufus S. Frost
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Whitman
Bennett
American Wool and Cotton Reporter
Rufus 8. Frost
Haile
Rowing Matter Sets Yank Meet Committee Call
Washington January 12 A call was issued for a meeting of the executive committee of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen at the Gilsey House New York City at 2 p m Saturday January 14.
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Washington
National Association of Amateur Qarsmen
Gilsey House
New York City
R. R. Social Club Holds Second Annual Allston Ball
The R. R. Social Club of Brighton and Allston held its second annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall Allston last evening with Wiggin's Orchestra providing music before a 9 pm concert. The grand march featured President Harry H Woodbury and Miss Kitty Murray with officers and guests, a large reception committee, and a floor director. Dances ranged over thirty two forms as elaborate costumes and refined music marked the festive event with a list of notable attendees including Miss Alice Penton Miss May Hamin Miss Mabel Bosquet and Mr. James Flagg among others.
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R. R
Brighton
Allston
Odd Fellows’ S
Wiggin
Harry H. Woodbury
Kitty Murriy
Arthur M. Lynch
Brown
Alfred W. Lindsay
Edith Leavitt
M. T. Barry
Ida Gibbon
George A. Ashton
H. McMaster
George T. Clark
M. J. Barry
Be M. Lindsay
Fred Pease
Augustus Lindsay
Henry P. Barry
Richard Smart
Arthur Fairweather
Edward Burlingame
Icebound Harbor Braces for Prolonged Freeze
Severe cold keeps the harbor in a solid ice crust. City Point ice stands at ten inches, with hopes of a cross harbor walk to Thompson's Island if the cold endures. Ice floats and crews hack away on schooners, whalebacks, and the Jamaica steamer Ethelred, all iced over as navigation slows.
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City Point
Thompson's Island
Sewer Department
Raitless
New York & New England
Narrows
Lynn Ferry
Governor’s Island
Eye
Bird Island Flats
Jeffries Point
Boston
Ethelred
Jamaica
Long Wharf
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