Wrecked Oregon Sailors Reach York After Ship Loss
Three exhausted seamen reported the total loss of the Rockland schooner Oregon at Godfrey's Cove after a Sunday gale. The wrecked vessel, built in 181, was 58 tons net and carried a cargo of lime and oil. The crew, all from Rockland, endured frostbite while reaching shore and seeking shelter before walking five miles to York.
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York
Oregon
Godfrey's Cove
Rockland
Boston
Cape Ann
Portsmouth
Trenton
French chauffeur forecasts mile in 49 seconds
New York dispatch reports Henri Fournier, a French chauffeur who arrived yesterday with a large batch of automobiles, stating he will run a mile in 49 seconds on his new machine. He claims the velocity is achievable with the latest engine and design.
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New York
Henri Fournier
Hyde Park Girls Lose to Dedham 15 to 3 in Local Tilt
Hyde Park High School girls host Dedham High in a Y M C A gym game. Dedham wins 15 to 3 after a spirited rivalry. Key players include Fisher Ames Greenlaw Rafter and Dalley for Dedham and Hyde Park with Weller and Fisher active. Referee Miss Sawyer and umpire Miss Beatey oversee a 20 minute half contest.
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Hyde Park
Yy. M
Hyde Park High School
Dedham High
Dedham
Wydem Park
E. Fisher
PAS
Scott Amos
Lea Evens
Campion
Weller
Preston Smit
Darling G. Fisher
Dee
Omeley P Broeunans
B. Zi
R. G
Greenlaw Dalley
T. Feces
Ces Seeccereeens
Rafter Anti” Fisher
Ames
Rhatter
Fouwish
Fisher
Greenlaw
Kvee Park
Miss Sawyer
Miss Beatey
Old Belfry Beats B. A. A in Candle Pin Clash
In Lexington on January 13 Old Belfry shocked B. A. A by sweeping three straight games in the Gilt Edge Candle Pin league. Gilmore led Old Belfry with 279 over three strings, while Rock of B. A. A posted the top single of 108. Wecht’s score is noted but unclear.
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Lexington
Old Belfry
Wecht
Gilmore
Rock
Holms Defeats Parker in Class B Amateur Billiard Tourney
In Splaine and Cutler's rooms the eighth game of the Class B amateur billiard tournament ended with Fred Holms defeating W. M. Parker. Holms played steadily while Parker struggled to roll the balls. Tomorrow evening's match features Henry Clarkson versus Rus Amidon.
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Splaine & Cutler's Rooms
Fred Holms
W. M. Parker
Holms
Parker
Henry Clarkson
Rus Amidon
Bankers and Brokers league results on Boylston alleys
Two games were rolled in the Bankers and Brokers league last evening. Charles Head Company took two of three against George A. Fernald, while Lee Higginson defeated Tucker-Anthony in the same mutcher. The scorecardson reached 602, with two games over 200 and Orne of Kernwood posting the best single score of 235.
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Bankers and Brokers
Boylston Alleys
Charles Head Company
George A. Fernald
Lee Higginson
Mutcher
Tucker-Anthony
Ardson
Orne
Kernwood
Charles Head & CO
T'd. Gallagher
Whitney
Steer
Pendergast
Dooley
George A
Coolidge
King Eee
Hawkind
Graub
Young See
Zan Bramhall
Tucker
Anthony
Shannon See
Babson Thee
Thaxter
Appleton
Bancroft
Pork Packers
Sudbury
North Packing Company
Squire
NORTH
Dawley
Sullivan
Sear
Atwood
Parsons
Cook
Epepey Ryan
Adams
Aeteene Sweeten
Cullen Os
Middleby
T. Middleby, JR
Campbell Peece
Mitchell
Mahoney
R. Miller
Milles
Ccsecvccees
Weer
Dl Cafarela
Butterworth O
Serene
Gardner
Christopher
Towle
A. A
Newtowne Club
Haggerty
Jennings
Newtowne
Wright
Kilton
Jennings Gillette
National League Owners Split Over Peace Pact
National and American league conferrees exit with peace claims but New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Boston resist. Key figures Hanlon and Herrmann voice concerns over majority ratifying a consented accord, potentially triggering a league split and a 10 club circuit plan linking Western and Eastern divisions.
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Cincinnati
Robison
St. Louis
John T. Brush
Indianapolis
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
Barney Dreyfuss
Colonel Rogers
Dreyfuss
Hermann
Hart
National League
sHerrman
Robison Enay
Soden
August Herrman
Cincinnati National Club
American League
J. G. Bruce
Ban Johnson
Hedges
Johnson
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Osgood Company Rolls Over George J Bicknell in Alley Match
In Chauncy lanes last evening the Osgood Company team defeated the George J Bicknell Company in three straight games with decisive margins. Hanley, from the winning team, delivered the best bowling performance.
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C. F. Osgood Company
George J. Bicknell Company
Osgood
Hanley
Black Rock Beats Ballintemple in Three-Game Alley Match
The Elliott alleys match ended with Black Rock taking two of three games over Ballintemple. Both teams posted scores above 1200, led by Aiken of Black Rock and Meagher of Ballintemple with 282 total. Aiken fired 109 for the high single.
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Elliott Alleys
Black Rock
Ballintemple
Aiken
Meagher
Calumet Takes Two Of Three From Kernwood On Kernwood Alleys
Malden January 13 Calumet defeated Kernwood two games to one on Kernwood alleys. Calumet players rolled well with each man surpassing the 500 mark, while T Rich led the visitors with strong bowling form as the match concluded.
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Malden
Calumet
Kernwood
Old Dorchester Clinches Two Of Three In Candle Pin Match
Old Dorchester won two of three on its own alleys against Colonial Club in last night’s candle pin games. Doyle of Old Dorchester led scoring with a 107 single and 282 total.
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Old Dorchester
Colonial Club
Doyle
South Boston Yacht Club Wins Two of Three at Dudley Club
The South Boston Yacht Club team won two of three games in the Gilt Edge candlepin series at the Dudley Club last evening. The Dudley team, usually dominant, had only one loss in the series prior to this match, leaving Dudley in the lead while South Boston, now in second, trails by three games.
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South Boston
Waltham Triumphs 2–1 in Mt Pleasant Alley Matches
In last night’s Commercial league on Mt Pleasant alleys Waltham defeated Tremont two games to one while Emerson Piano edged North Shore two games to one. Pinfall was moderate with final scores not disclosed.
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Waltham
Tremont
Emerson Piano
North Shore
Bullock
Hill Eaewee
Eaton
Herbert
Johnson
Eve
Leach
Serene
Brady
Hall
Ewe
Ewan Ewes
Garbutt
Ome
Ener Tees
Aml
Emerson
Os Danhauser Wi
Ivanie
Sb Gumbright
Harriman Gletenlad Gabe
Shore
Phelan Sethi Po Ricuid
Uae
Smith
Richardson
Morrison Eer Eee Tower
Pierce Eeer Eteere Ee
Brown-Durrell
Stoughton
Chauncy
Rifle Men Meet and Elect at Annual Massachusetts Gathering
The Massachusetts Rifle Association held its annual meeting and dinner at the Exchange Club with about 40 members present. Officers were elected, range improvements noted, and shooting records discussed including John Kelley’s near-national 200 yard mark. Speeches recalled Creedmoor days and range travel, ending with plans to secure tents for National Rifle Association events.
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Massachusetts Rifle Association
Exchange Club
E. B. Patridge
Harry M. Pope
Harold Hutchinson
Sidney Gleason
H. A. Baker
Louis Bell
James Busfield
L. F. Chase
Do. A
D.L. F. Chase
Horace T. Ros&well
George H. Pierce
Charles J. Bell
Walnut Hill
Mr. Chase
John Kelley
Association
Chase
William H. Jackson
Creedmoor
Eugene E. Patridge
Rangeleys
Boston
Chicopee Falls
Sea Girls
Dr. Bell
Pope
National Rifle Association
Sea Girt
Walter C. Prescott
Sears
Fine Birds at Poultry Show in Boston 1900s
The eighth annual Boston Poultry Association exhibition at Mechanics' Building drew a record 6380 entries. Asiatics surge, Brahmas and Cochins dominate, with notable white Cochin and Plymouth Rock displays. Pigeons, cavies, and cats also feature. stage acts and daily dogged exhibitions draw crowds. show closes Saturday at 10 p.m. Awards list honors multiple exhibitors across Brahma, Cochin, Plymouth Rock, Wyandotte and Partridge varieties.
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Boston
Mechanics' Building
Plymouth Rocks
A. C. Hawkins
Plymouth Rock
Holmhurst Poultry Yards
Whitby
Canada
Latta Bros
London
Ont
America
Hamburg
John Brett
Fisher’s Island
N. Y
W. A. Smith
E. 8. Conness
Mattapan
Mass
T. Farrar Rockham
East Orange
N. J
M. C. Stanwood
Farmington
F. Kimball
Natick
Techow
Blue Andalusian Club of America
Tne
Heavy fighting in Morocco near Fez reported
Tangier correspondent for the Morning Leader reports serious fighting outside Fez. The Sultan is said defeated and fled westward. War Minister Menebbi, a key pillar of the regime, was killed. All consuls except the British representative have left Fez. Tribes clash near Tangier with shooting heard in the city.
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London
Tangier
Morning Leader
Fez
Menebbi
Lowell Beats Lawrence 13 to 7 in Hockey Showdown
Lowell defeated Lawrence 13 to 7 after a strong start by Lowell, with Lawrence slipping behind early and Lowell piling up goals to secure the win in Lowell tonight.
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Lowell
Lawrence
Providence 10 Chelsea 3 Blowout After Absences
Providence dominated Chelsea 10 to 3 as Chelsea played shorthanded missing Curtis and Miller. The game saw Providence take early control and maintain the lead through the final whistle.
Skating Conditions At Parks And Ponds Detailed
The B A A bulletin notes park surfaces are generally excellent while ponds and rivers show variable ice conditions. Jamaica Pond Wood Island Park Charlestown and Columbus Avenue playgrounds are listed with mixed statuses from good to rough, indicating caution for skaters and families.
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Roslindale
Good Billings Wield
aFaasin Te Fair Charleshank
Good Wood Island Park
Charlestown Playground
Brighton
Columbus Avenue
Jamaica Pond
Rees Pond
Sue Wittencawrk
Watt Spenser S
Tansey Receives Gold Watch on Camp Retirement
James H. Tansey former commander of George J. Whitten Camp No 1 L 8 S W V gets a gold watch on stepping down from office, marking his retirement from leadership.
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James H.tansey
George J. Whitten
State Coal Loan Bill Filed for Relief of Coal Shortage
Representative Dennis filed with the House a bill to appropriate funds for coal and fuel purchase this year. The measure would distribute up to 500,900 dollars to cities and towns that apply, under provisions of the law, to relieve the coal shortage.
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Sally
Dennis H. Finn
Lawret
Dennis
H.rence
House
Gas order debated as House seals Parker letter
In a Boston session the House clashed over Attorney General Parker's letter claiming no authority to instruct. Callender demanded the communication be sealed and returned. the House tabled the order to allow the attorney general to appear in Doherty vs Adams. Newton argued state officers may report actions as instructed.
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Boston
Attorrney
Parker
House
Callénder
130Sten
Callender
Doherty
Adams
Newton
Everett
Peing
Bills Introduced in House on Labor Health and Civic Rules
A set of bills introduced include limiting vivisection practices and hours for conductors and machinists, capping public employees at eight hours, directing dog license revenue to Boston treasury, proposing US government control of street railways, restricting billboard ads in parks, and granting probate courts authority to hear divorce cases.
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Boston
United States
State Police Chief Seeks Six More Officers
Chief Wade of the State police yesterday urged the Legislature to add six men to the force, noting many cases are turned over to the department as town and city police fail to act.
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Wade
State Police
Abolition Effort Plans New House Preamble
A renewed bid to end capital punishment was introduced in the House by Representative H. A. Booth of Springfield. The proposed bill would abolish the electric chair at the Charlestown State prison if enacted into law.
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H. A. Booth
Springfield
Charlestown
Mercer Pitcher Winnie Mercer Dies by Suicide in San Francisco
Winnie D. Mercer, a pitcher for the Detroit American League team, killed himself at the Occidental Hotel in San Francisco last night by asphyxiation. The death followed a period of pulmonary illness and despondency.
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San Francisco
Winnie D. Mercer
Detroit
Occidental Hotel
Boxing Clubs Face Shakeup as Officials Consider Clampdown
A high official warns of a coming crackdown on Boston boxing clubs amid a surge of proprietaries. Proposals aim to curb mushroom growth and protect legitimate venues like the Boston Athletic Association. Rival clubs scramble for top fighters such as Twin Sullivan and Owen Ziegler while Boston readies major bouts and a Criterion Club event headlines the next week.
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United States
Boston
Boston Athletic Association
Twin Sullivan
Charley O'Rourke
Owen Ziegler
Bellows Falls Club
Jack Hamilton
Jimmy Briggs
Nick Elliot
Elliot
New York
Jim Jeffords
Sandy Fry
Jeffords
Philadelphia
John R. R
Providence
Chick Monahan
New England
Stoughton
Tom Teady
Jimmy Gardner
Mike
Sullivan
Patsey Sweeney
Young Stone
Roxbury
Matty Baldwin
Billy Moore
Bill Elgy
Moore
Elgy
Sty Ha
Ja ¥ Munroe
Jack O’brien
George Cole
Cole
Jie
Ole
Wilson
Willie
Fitzgerald
Danny Duane
Craker
Criterion Club
Peter Jackson
Charley Haghey
Henry Lewis
Washington Street
B. H. Benton
Rob. Roy
Sweeney to Meet Walcott at Essex Club January 22
Patsey Sweeney and Belfield Walcott are set to clash again at the Essex Club on January 22. The card includes Gardner and Duane with eight rounds expected for the evening.
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Patsey Sweeney
Belfield Walcott
Essex
Gardner
Duane
Salem Aldermen Likely to Cut Police Force
Salem Massachusetts January 13 It is thought the Salem Board of Aldermen will vote tomorrow evening to decrease the police force by two men.
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Salem
Salem Board of Aldermen
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