Knickerbocker A C Stars Shine At Madison Square Garden
Knickerbocker A C and Boston Athletic Association staged a big night at Madison Square Garden with a mile relay feature and multiple intercollegiate events. Manuel led Cadman in a dramatic finish as Knickerbockers won in 2 50 4 5, Waters and Bannister delivering fast legs, while J W Tewksbury set a new indoor track mark in the 60 yard dash and Princeton claimed the half mile title. Additionally, University of Pennsylvania and Harvard runners battled through distance events as the program concluded with a five mile relay.
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New York
Knickerbocker A. C
Madison Square Garden
Boston Athletic Association
Waters
F W. Lord
Bannister
Curtis
Lord
Holbrook
Manuel
J. W. Tewksbury
University of Pennsylvania
Mulligan
Georgetown
Walsh
Luther Cary
Princeton
John Cregan
J. J. Storms, Jr
Knickerbockers
A. C
Richard Sheldon
W. W. Coe
Boston
Beck
Dick Grant
Harvard
McGirr
Alex Grant
Pennsylvania
Mewirt
A. Kent
St. Bartholomew A. C
Wallace
Frederick Flores
Boston College Men Face Andover in Afternoon Hockey Test
Boston College hockey coach Kiley will send his team to Andover this afternoon to challenge the strong Andover squad. Probable lineup includes forwards Daigneault Hart Kiley OConnell, defense McGrath Kernan, goalie Hernan.
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Boston College
Andover
Kiley
Daigneult
Hart
O’connell
McGrath
Kernan
Hernan
Dick Grant Joins Knickerbocker A C of New York
Dick Grant the Harvard runner joins Knickerbocker A C of New York to compete under the cherry diamond colors. Herb Anius, famed half and quarter miler, also arranged to run for K A C. Grant previously belonged to New Jersey A C.
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Dick Grant
Dick’’ Grant
Harvard
Knickerbocker A. C
New York
Herbanius
KX. A. C
New Jersey A. C
Free trial pitch for electricity cure promo
A sales notice targets men harmed by drugs urging them to use electricity as the earths greatest power. It promises instant relief from rheumatism backache kidney troubles nervous debility and lost vitality. The inventor Prof A Chrystal offers a free pamphlet and testimonials with a 30 day trial from Marshall Michigan.
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TiHus
Prof
A. Chrystal
Marshall, Mich
Chicago Athletic Association debates member class change
The Chicago Athletic Association contemplates abolishing the athletic membership class at its upcoming annual meeting. An open letter to the athletic committee opposes the move, citing the growth of the New York and Boston clubs and urging retention of broader athletic encouragement.
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Chicago Athletic Association
Athletic Committee
New York Athletic Club
Boston Athletic Association
Boston Club
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Cross Country Run at Boston A A House Club
The Boston A A cross country race from Exeter street club house set for 3:30 this afternoon features over a dozen entries led by national champion A L Wright who gives D C Hall a minute. The 7 1 2 mile contest includes Maguire McDonald McLennan Pray McCarthy Conness Glashen and McClennon among others with handicaps listed.
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Boston
A. A
Exeter Street
A. L. Wright
D. C. Hall
Roord
New York
A. C
I. CG
I. CG. Hall, New York A. C
John B. Maguire
Ronald J. McDonald
R. A. McLennan
Bos
Alex McDonald
M. Pray
M. I. Toe
W. EF. McCarthy
Boston College
Lds
Conness
Mattapan
I. Glashen
East Boston
A. McCarthy
B. C
R. J. McClennon
Belmont
Experimental gasoline pacing tandem set for 1:30 mile run
Peter Berle awaits Hartford tire delivery for his new tandem designed to pace at high speed. The frame uses sixteen gauge tubing and a mid mounted 134 horsepower motor, driving a small gear that multiplies to a large rear sprocket. Berle estimates the machine could cover miles in 1 30.
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Peter Berle
Hartford Rubber Works
L A W Assembly Faces Routine Work in February
The national assembly of the L A W meets in Providence in February with about 300 of 400 delegates expected. The first day focuses on good roads addresses led by Otto Dorner. Colonel Albert A Pope may speak on road improvement for horse carriage users. Arthur K Peck intends to press his Massachusetts election controversy to a final issue with new counsel.
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National Assembly of the
Providence
League
Otto Dorner
National Highway Improvement Committee
G. Richmond Parsons
Albert A. Pope
Arthur K. Peck
Meriden patched lineup crushed by Springfield Blackbirds 20 to 2
Springfield defeats Meriden 20 to 2 as both teams lose a goal on fouls. Menard and F Warner suspended for insubordination. Farrell brothers out sick. Stops listed as Smith 3 Phelan 14 Shiffin J fWouls Furbush Hayes Murphy Connell 3 Mooney. Referee Long.
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Springfield
Meridens
Blackbirds
Menard
F. Warner
Farrell Brothers
Meriden
Smith
Phelan
Shiffin
J. fWouls
Furbush
Hayes
Murphy
Connell
Mooney
Long
Rhode Island Kennel Club Show Opens with 372 Entries
Providence hosts the Rhode Island Kennel Club dog show with 372 entries from Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore and other Eastern cities. Notable bull terrier Faultless owned by Dr J Lewis recently imported and awarded blue ribbon in Birmingham England. Dr C A Longest enters Alchymist Black Pearl and Tigresses, with Alchymist winning in multiple U S cities.
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Providence
Rhode Island Kennel Club
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
J. Lewis
Birmingham
Eng
C. A
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston College Track Candidates Begin Training
Boston College track and field candidates started training under Captain Billy Holland. The group shows strong numbers and material, suggesting the team will be a significant factor in the upcoming interscholastic games. Several familiar performers from last season are among the responders.
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Boston College
Billy Holland
Dr. Dull's Cough Syrup Advertises Cure
An old catalog note promises Dr. Dull's Cough Syrup cures catarrhal affections that accompany measles, reflecting era advertisements for home remedies and medical tonics.
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Dr. Dull
Sharkey to rest then circumspectly chase English bout
Tom Sharkey plans a rest and a trip abroad to discuss a purse with Charley Mitchell. If negotiations hold, a May bout in England seems likely. Fans urge Sharkey to seek Fitzsimmons. O'Rourke says a Fitzsimmons match could be with Corbett if terms fit. McCoy reportedly balked at his share of the purse amid referee Hurst payments.
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Tom Sharkey
Charley Mitchell
Sharkey
Box Mitchell
Mitchell
England
Fitzsimmons
Tom O’rourke
Bob
O'Rourke
Tom
O’rourke
Corbett
Lenox A. C
Fitz
McCoy
Martin House
Hurst
Martin
City League bowling sees high scores despite damp pins
In damp conditions last night, City League bowlers produced strong scores with several teams surpassing 2300 and the North Enders nearing 2600. Carruth led the championship bid by taking all three against Hub, with Binns notching 561 and Gordon close behind. McCarthy toppled Boylstons on their alleys as Collins posted 593 across three games and Marden 570. Sudbury beat the home quintet at City Hall alleys, taking all three games.
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Carruth
North Enders
Binns
Gordon
Cunningham
Shaw
McCarthy
Boylstons
Collins
Marden
City Hall
Sudbury
Brady and Jeffries arrange fall fights for Jeffries
Billy Brady takes heavyweight boxer Jeffries under his wing and promises to push him hard. Jeffries, writing from California, places himself under Brady’s control and offers a series of match options with top rivals including Sharkey Fitzsimmons Corbett McCoy and Maher, with potential $10,000 side bets and cash deposits to show seriousness.
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Billy Brady
James J. Corbett
Fistiana
Brady
Jeffries
California
William A. Brady
Thomas Sharkey
New York City
Sharkey
Robert Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Charles McCoy
Peter Maher
Massachusetts interclub games recap with artillery rivals
In the Massachusetts interclub series the Reviews won table games but lost all three bowling matches to the 999th Artillery. Billiards saw Campbell and Keene total 300 for Reviews while Attwood and Towne totaled 140 for 999th. Pool had Beswick and Bailey post 150 for Reviews versus Brown and Hardy at 100 for 999th. Whist ended with 318 plus 6 for Reviews and 306 minus 6 for 909th Artillery.
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Massachusetts
Sharkey to Back Connolly in 24 Round Fight
Tom Sharkey wired the Pastime Club president confirming he will second Ed Connolly against Spike Sullivan Monday night. Sharkey arrives Sunday to help Connolly train and he placed a $500 bet on Connolly. He has a personal grudge with Sullivan and aims to help Connolly win. Connolly and Sullivan weigh in at 138 pounds.
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New Haven
Conn
Tom Sharkey
Eddie Connolly
Spike
Sullivan
Sharkey
Connolly
Maher Sharkey
Maher
Spike Sullivan
Eddy Connolly
Patsy Sweeney
Kid Broad
Boxing Gossip Sparks New Haven Show Tonight
About 100 local fans plan to attend the Sullivan Connolly clash in New Haven with two Brooklyn preliminary bouts and a 25 round main event. The Greenwood A C in South Brooklyn hosts three boxing events tonight including Burns Moran and Colver Kearns bouts. Farther notes cover Philadelphia plans to stage McKeever Walcott at 142 pounds and an Athens card arrangement with Fogarty.
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Philadelphia
Fogarty
Charley McKeever
Joe Walcott
O'Rourke
Walcott
McKeever
EK. WN. B
Gardner
Palmer
Dave Sullivan
Eastport Sport
Jim Mooney
Frank George
Eastport
Ben de Grasse
Panny Fitz
Bob Montgomery
John Lawson
James L. Fagee
Melrose Athletic Club Dominates Kernwood Club Meet
In Malden on January 13 Melrose Athletic Club swept interclub games at Kernwood Club led by strong billiards and pool showings. Melrose A C posted 284 to Kernwood 211 in billiards while pool totals were 150 to 112. Whist finished in a 312 to 312 tie.
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Malden
Melrose Athletic Club
Kernwood Club
Melrose A. C
Gilman
Brown
Kernwood
Cornell
Drew
Cushman
Berry
Bartlett
Pindar
Whist
Hull-Mass Yacht Club to Elect Officers at Pevker House
The annual meeting and election of Hull Massachusetts Yacht Club officers will be held at the Pevker House this evening at 8 o clock. Nominations include Commodore Edwin P Boggs Vice Commodore Winthrop Thayer Rear Commodore Louis M Clark Secretary William Avery Cary Treasurer John L Amory Executive Committee James R Hooper J J Souther Membership Committee William B Emery Charles Hayden Regatta Committee Henry M Faxon C Edwin Bockus.
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Hull-Massachusetts Yacht Club
Pevker House
Edwin P. Boggs
Nashawena
Winthrop Thayer
Zule‘ka
Louis M. Clark
William Avery Cary
John L. Amory
William E. Sherriffs
James R. Hooper
J. J. Souther
Williamb. Emery
Charles Hayden
Henry M. Faxon
C. Edwin Bockus
Health laws of body and mind by Dr. Landis talk
Wake up or die needlessIy the Bright's disease cure advertised nostrums claim. A free talk on disease and nerve-killers and nostrums by Dr. M. Landis at 1513 Washington St Sunday at 8 pm. Consultation hours listed for Sat and Mon 9, Sundays 1 to 2, other days 12 and 6.
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Bright
M. Landis
Washington St
Jamaica Pond and Fair Areas Noted in Riverside and Nearby
Reading notes list several fair locations around Jamaica Pond Jamaica Plain and Arlington including Charles River near Riverside Nahanton Street and Dedham with references to ponds rivers and nearby towns. The fragment cites Fair areas near Wayland Concord and Bedford with scattered placeholders and garbled text.
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Jamaica Pond
Jamaica Plain
Franklin Field
Blue Hill Avenue
Putterham Meadows
Chestnut Hill
West of Country Club
Spy Pond
Arlington Fair
Charles River
Riverside
Kendrick’'s Bridge
Nahanton Street
Cow Island Pond
Spring Street
Dedham
Sudbury
Concord Rivers
Whites in Peril in Samoa as Civil War Looms
AP Samoan correspondent reports from Apia on December 28, 1898, that civil war has been narrowly avoided but the lives of white residents are threatened for the first time in Samoan history. Armed guards protect Chief Justice Chambers' residence as tension rises.
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San Francisco
Cal
Associated Press
Apia
Chambers
Boston Pond Skating Draws Thousands in Fine Weather
Thousands of skaters enjoyed clear ice on Jamaica Pond and Franklin Field before yesterday’s rain. About 2000 lined Jamaica Pond after school, many graduates and young women in bright attire, while Franklin Field hosted lively improvised hockey games. Concord River draw from Boston to try smooth ice toward Bedford and Sudbury, with many listed attendees at Jamaica Pond and Franklin Field.
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Boston
Jamaica Pond
Franklin Field
Jamaica
St. Jamaica’s
Concord
Bedford
Sudbury
Jamaice Pond
Malden High Tops Medford in Ice Polo Thriller
Malden High School defeated Medford High 2 to 1 in a tightly contested Suburban Interscholastic League ice polo match at West Medford. Langley and Norton scored for Malden with O'Neil excelling for Medford. late minutes spoiled by darkness and hail.
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Malden High
Medford
Medford High
Mystic Fales
West Medford
O'Neil
T. Norton
Langley
Malden
Geore
Malden High School
Medford High School
Perkins
Joslyn
Rice
H. B
Hill
G. Medford High School
Hanson
St. Denis
Norton
Trott
Creake
Gill
Walker
Manning
Samoa Crisis Deepens as Mataafa Adheres to Riotous Plan
American citizen and English lawyer Guerr bolster Mataafa stance in Samoa as three powers’ intervention backfires. Rioting looms with potential clashes among Mataafa followers, German consular intrigue, and renewed white resident tensions. Suatele’s fiery vow signals looming attacks on missionaries and locals, challenging the Berlin treaty and prompting possible naval action to contain violence.
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Mataafa
Samoa
America
England
Germany
Malietoa
Ancspan
al White
Berlin
Suatele
Beresford Arrives in Kobe with Open Door Alliance Vision
Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford arrived in Kobe and was greeted with respect by Japanese officials. A British colony deputation presented an address, and he urged an alliance among Great Britain United States Germany and Japan to uphold the open door policy in China for its integrity.
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London
Standard
Kobe
Japan
Charles Beresford
Great Britain
United States
Germany
China
Police board commends five officers for election law enforcement
A police board order commends five patrolmen, including Rooney, Durgin, Sailor, Moore, and Mahoney, for diligence enforcing election laws in the December 18 vote and exonerates Patrolman Gould from neglect of duty. Dorchester tops a strong combination 5–3 in a fast game, with McDonald and Hendrie standout on Dorchester and Pooler and Fisher on the opponents.
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Board of Police
Albert F. Gould
William J. Rooney
Benjamin Durgin
Orlando B. Sailor
Tnorras F. Moore
Staton
Howard F. Mahoney
Dorchester
McDonald
Hendrie
Pooler
Fisher
Dr Von Stan Pineapple Tablets For The Stomach
Dr. Von Stan’s Pineapple Tablets for the stomach claim to cure sour stomach distress after eating weight in the stomach wind on the stomach loss of appetite dizziness nausea impoverished blood and sick headache. Sold for 85 cents by Foodward & Co Bromfield Street Hunt & Co 707 Washington Street and W D Wheeler 21 Massachusetts Ave.
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Foodward & CO
BromJcield St
Hunt & CO
Washington St
W. D. Wheeler
Massachusetts Ave
City Ownership Question Sparks Mayor Jones Speech
Mayor Samuel M. Jones of Toledo urged public ownership over private franchises at a Mayors Club of Massachusetts event. He called private franchise grants a crime against the people and argued cities should own public utilities to ensure equality and social welfare. The club elected officers for the year and Jones planned to speak at the Twentieth Century Club.
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Samuel M. Jones
Toledo
Mayors’ Club of
Massachusetts
Parker House
Quincy
Mayor Jones
B. Fay Mills
Charles H. Innes
A. A. Perry
Benjamin W. Wells
John R. Murphy
Joseph Lee
Walter Su. Ramsdell
George E. McNeil
Robert Treat Paine
Mayors’ Club
Josiah Quincy
George H. Carter
C. H. Porter
Hions
A. B. Bruce
H. E. Cobb
A. F. Sortwell
John H. Raymond
W. EF. Davis
Jones
Twentieth Century Club
Bell Telephone Mulls Relocation Over Tax Laws
Rumors say Bell Telephone plans to move to a friendlier state with lighter taxes and looser corporate rules. Company officials refuse to confirm or deny, citing tight secrecy while stockholders note years of internal opposition to Massachusetts restraints limiting indebtedness to 50 percent of par value and constraining capital for extensions.
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Bell Telephone
Post
Milk Street
Bell Board
Massachusetts
Boston
St. Louis
Curling Pon Spiel At Country Club Brookline
The Country Club will host a curling ponspiel this afternoon at Brookline with two rinks from the Boston Curling Club. Fourteen competitors form mixed teams from both clubs, led by Turner Shipley and fellow Country Club curlers with eight from the Boston Curling Club.
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Brookline
Boston Curling Club
Turner Shipley
Augustus Flemenway
Herbert Jacques
T. R. Wheelock
G. Herbert Windeler
H. Bennett
G. T. Rice
Curling Club
Montreal
Master Printers' Club Holds Regular Dinner Meeting
The Master Printers' Club held its regular monthly dinner last night at the Exchange Club with about thirty five members present. President Mr. J. A. Houghton presided as Mr. Thomas Todd of Beacon Press spoke on topics of interest to the trade.
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Exchange Club
7. A. Houghton
Thomas Todd
The
Beacon Press
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