Battery defeats Newtowne in close interclub bowling meet
In the Massachusetts Interclub League at the Battery clubhouse, the Battery team bested Newtowne 2461 to 2442 after a tight three-string finish. Ashworth and Paul starred for Battery with 545, while Skinner led Newtowne with a 545 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtowne
999Th Artillery
Masachusetts
Battery
999Th
Billards
Ashworth
Paul
Skinner
Billiards 90Th Artillery
Hancock
Bigelow
Dudley
Carrick
Nichols
Dexter
Eeeneee
WHI Deoth Artillery
Mus
Tis
St. Sp Harding
Pearee
Paul See Weeee
Spencer
Ewtowne
Bowler
Tuttle
Olive
Hales
Suburban Inter club games end even at Mercantile Library
The Mercantile Library Association and the Jamaica Club broke even in last evening's events at the Mercantile Library Association. Billiards and pool each side won a game while whist went to Mercantile. Ansheim bowled for Brantigan in third string with 175-8-5-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Library Association
Jamaica Club
Mercan
T Ansheim
Brantigan
Jitle
Jamaica
Mercentile
Scully
Mercantile
Amaica
Billiards Cutter
Currier Eeereseseses
Smith
Pierce
Edwards
Dapiop
Svcccenteence
Breantigan
Mercantile, Oan
Marshall
At - Hame
Gutterson Eeee
Eeeeres
City League race tightens as leaders drop
The City League lacks a leader after a three way tie at the top and a team departure. Boylston and Meyers won while Carruth fell to Sherman. Hub beat Murray and Irwins, nudging Cand near Carruth for second. Sudbury defeated the home side at Prospect alleys. Noble's alleys score listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston
Meyers
Carruth
Sherman
Hub
Murray & Irwins
Prospect
Sudbury
Cores
Noble's Alleys
Bowling tournament winds down at Sportsmen's show
Interest in the bowling tournament waned at Madison Square Garden as John Boemmermann Jr of Brooklyn bowled a perfect 150 pins after nearly 400 rolls yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
John Boemmermann, Jr
Brooklyn
Duffy Wins St James Roll-Off With 288 Pins
At the St James alleys last night a roll-off for prizes of 10, 4, and 2 was held. Captain Hughey Duffy of the Boston team captured first with 288, Wilby placed second four pins behind, and Riley took third with 273. Other scores included Martin 285, Barry 269, McAllan 260, Ryan 229, Murphy 253, Swasey 238, J Sullivan 234.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Alleys
Hughey Duffy
Boston
Wilby
Riley
Barry
McAllan
Ryan
Murphy
Swasey
J. Sullivan
Martin
Sullivan posts forfeit to fight Sammy Kelly
Dave Sullivan the Boston bantam posts a $1000 forfeit to secure a match with Sammy Kelly at 116 to 118 pounds. The bout could occur any time after articles are signed within about thirty days. Sullivan claims Kelly has no excuse to avoid him after Kelly declined a prior offer with Pedlar Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dave Sullivan
Boston Bantam
al Smith
Sammy Kelly
Kelly Cave
England
Palmer Sammy Kelly
Rotchford Sis
Kel Y
Boxing licenses and upcoming cards in Greater New York scene
Johnny Pollock reports that the York commission will issue licenses to limited boxing clubs soon, enabling shows within two weeks. The piece lists bouts and events including Charley Johnson vs Matt Matthews, Mike Sears vs Jack Frazier, and plans for clubs like Franklin A C New Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Pollock
New York Evening World
Greater
New York
Commissioner York
Police Board
Charley Johnson
Jack Bennett
Matt Matthews J
A. C
Philadelphia
Franklin A C
New Briain
Roanoke Club
Dundee Social
Mike Sears
Jack Frazier
Mike Brennan
Fisti
Mike
Gus Ruhlin
Washington
Billy Madden
Frank Craig
England
Kid McCoy
Dan Creedon
Craig
Joe Gans
Lavigne
Everhardt
Jim Froney
Cincinnati
Reader
Millville
Mass
Rush County
Ind
Joseph McClosker
J. Hanley
Boston
J. McGrath
C. R Neh
C. McCann
Philadelpia
Joe Casey
Billy Rodgers
Anley
George V. Tuohry
Jockey Club Elects Officers. Reinstatement Denied
The stewards of the Jockey Club elected August Belmont as chairman James Keene as vice chairman and F K Sturgis as secretary and treasurer. Applications for reinstatement by John D Mahoney and R J Hutchinson were denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jockey Club
August Belmont
James K.eene
John D. Mahoney
R. J. Hutchinson
Fration Oli May Rheumatism Mystery
Fragmentary lines mention morning, ailment rheumatism and Fration Oli, unclear context. Reader sees scattered phrases with no coherent event or names to anchor facts. Further text needed to determine the main item for a proper card.
Wizard Schaefer Sets Balk Line World Record in 400
Wizard Schaefer defeated Catton in a 16 inch balk line match with a 400 point game in ten innings, average 40, and a high run of 106 before finishing 400 to 39. Ives and Spinks also posted 400 point games in the Chicago event with notable high runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Schaefer
Catton
Jake
Ives
Cotton
Billard
Spinks
Maher Knocks Out Kenney in Minute Fight
In Philadelphia at the Arena Kenney was to fight six rounds with O'Donnell but a broken hand kept O'Donnell out. Peter Maher substituted and ended the bout in a little over a minute landing repeated rights and lefts to Kenney’s face for a decisive stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Yank” Kenney
Steve O’donnell
O’donnell
Peter Maher
Kenney
Maher
Cloge
Poultry Show Closes as Winners Named at Boston Event
The Boston Poultry Association closes its annual exhibition tonight amid satisfaction over awards. The American Pigeon Association met here and elected officers after rule changes. Notable prize winners include Craft & Dresser Newton, J Rough Boston, F Tudor Jr Boston, and many others across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Poultry Association
American Pigeon Association
Craft & Dresser
Newton
James Rough
Boston
F. Tudor, Jr
W. J. Middleton
Waverley
H. M. Holbrook
Avon
T. Willetts
Lowell
F. W. Gorse
Highlandville
J. J. Dutra
Saunders Charged With Larceny From Hotel Touraine
Inspectors McGarr and Kelly arrested Frank Saunders, 21, of 9 Corning Street, yesterday afternoon on larceny charges for taking two overcoats valued at 32 dollars from Hotel Touraine, owned by J. R. Whipple and Louis Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGarr and Kelly
Frank Saunders
Corning Street
Kendall Dies in Brooklyn After Brief Illness
William B. Kendall, 67, longtime Brooklyn resident and president of the Bigelow Carpet Company, died in Brooklyn after a brief illness. He was born in New England and leaves a widow and a daughter, married to Colonel Albert E. Lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William B. Kendall
Brooklyn
Mr.endall
New England
Bigelow Carpet Company
Albert E. Lamb
Lecture on Henrich Heine by Oswald Winternitz
Under the National Educational Society, Oswald Winternitz delivered a lecture on Henrich Heine His Life and His Works. It was the fifth in the series with President David Mancovitz presiding. Winternitz read German selections and received a rising vote of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Society
Henrich Heine
Oswald Winternitz
Apreh
David Mancovitz
Winternitz
Police Board to Bulletin Liquor License Applications
Board of Police issues general order 484 directing captains to bulletin liquor license applications at all stations. Patrolmen are instructed to provide any reason they have for opposing the license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
Flood Jamaica Pond for skating after storms
A letter to the editor urges the Post to use its influence to flood Jamaica Pond when ice is poor. The writer notes other ponds in East Boston and Franklin Field are kept flooded with scrapers and planers, praising a larger skating area for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica Pond
East
Boston
Franklin Field
West End
Jamaica
Regional Amateur Scores Report From New England Bridges
The data lists multiple score results across New England and nearby cities. Fall River versus Pawtucket 11 to 5. New Haven versus Hartford 6 to 4. New Britain versus Wateringford 6 to 8. Waterbury versus Merden 18 to 5. Bath versus Portland 7 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Pawtucket
New Haven
Conn
Hartford
New
Heart Cure Claim From Patient in Brussels
An elderly woman from Brussels reports severe heart disease confinement to bed for days. She credits Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart with immediate relief after the first dose and says she has since taken four bottles. The testimonial appears in the sales materials of Dowakp Co Brom Pig Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Agnew
Margaret Smith
Brussels
Dowakp £ CO
Brom
Pig ST
Free Book for WEAK MEN Explains Cures of Nervous Disorders
Dr. A R Sanden offers a free book about his 30 years as a nervous disorders specialist. It discusses drains impotency and lame back and promotes the Dr Sanden Electric Belt claimed to have helped 5000 men last year. Sealed, sent by mail from 826 Broadway New York. Beware of cheap imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sanden
A.R. Sanden
Broadway
New York
N.Y
Forbes Chosen As Harvard Coach For 1898 Team
Captain Ben Dibblee announced at a team meeting that W Cameron Forbes of the previous year will again coach the Harvard varsity for 1898. The reappointment is widely praised and seen as maintaining continuity while Forbes takes guidance from advisory committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cameron Forbes
Harvard
Ben Dibblee
Forbes
Coach Forbes
Boston Journeymen Plumbers Ball Draws 600 Couples
The Merry Dancers at Odd Fellows Hall hosted the twenty fourth annual Boston Journeymen Plumbers Union ball with about 600 couples on the floor. Grand march led by R W Godfrey and sister, followed by William P Glennon and Miss Kittie Glennon. Attendees included Mayor Quincy’s secretary Thomas A Mulen and numerous plumbing inspectors and union members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Boston Journeymen Plumbers’ Union
R. W. Godfrey
William P. Glennon
Kittie Glennon
Thomas A. Mulen
Quincy
Donovan, Slattery and Salter
John C. McDermott
P. J. Murphy
D. J. Crowley
W. H. Murphy
P. Mooney
E. J. Crosby
J. J. Hogan
D. Walsh
E. Redmond
F. W. Haney
William Wrgan
William Duffy
J .W. Sullivan
S. W. Hebbethwaite
J. J. Landers
M. T. Moran
J. H. Ginty
F. B. Connor
F. B. Hennessey
J. M. Harrington
James W. Sullivan
T. E. McCurdy
T. C. Clark
C. H. Smithers
D. Kinnear
A. R. Hammond
N. J. Keiley
D. J. Hurley
John Condon
M. W. Meyers
N. J. Bolton
P. W. Willey
Braney
Francis Toole
Upholsterers Dance at Wells Hall Grand April Gathering
The Wells Memorial Hall hosted the Boston Carpet Upholsterers Benevolent Association for its second annual gathering. About one hundred couples joined the grand march led by Mr William Taylor and his sister Miss Taylor. Dancing continued to sunrise with a banquet at intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Memorial Hall
Sayer
Boston Carpet Upholsterers’ Benevolent Association
William Taylor
Miss Taylor
Sixth Annual AOH Ball in Chelsea Attracts 500
Division 10 Ancient Order of Hibernians held its sixth annual ball at Pythian rink Chelsea. About five hundred attendees enjoyed decor with American and Irish flags. The grand march opened by President P. J. Donovan and Miss Nora Sullivan, with 150 couples on the floor. Donovan directed the event with Robert J. Quealey and a team of aides. Dancing ran from 9 p m to 4 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Chelsea
Pythian Rink
America
Ireland
P. J. Donovan
Nora Sullivan
R. J. Quealey
Kittie Carey
Robert J. Quealey
Corps of
Aids
Military Pageant Planned by Charitable Irish Pentney
A meeting of the ball committee at the Parker House outlines a military ball with extensive invites. Leading military officers, Governor in uniform, Mayor, city officials, presidents of major societies, state and city officials, Navy Yard officers, Ninth Regiment officers, Fusioner Veterans, and Police Commission invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker House
Bradley
Ancient and
Smith
Senate
Bates
Woodruff
Navy Yard
Ninth Regiment
Fusileer Veterans
Police Commission
98 Won Shot-Put Leads BC class championship dispute
The Boston College class games shot put was protested over weight but run off in the college gym. Thomas Grady of 1898 won, Billy Holland of 1901 second, Archie White of 1898 third. Despite the protest the 1898 class still wins the class championship by two points over the Freshmen with nineteen points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Grady
Billy Holland
Archie White
Utopian Club Hosts Gold Testimonial for Leo J Lyons
A testimonial evening by Hebrew community groups honored Leo J Lyons with a $7 purse of gold. The Utopian Club at 430 Shawmut avenue organized the event, Alderman William Berwin delivered the presentation, and speakers included Joseph Spector sky, club president, and Harry Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo J’ Lyons
Utopian Club
Shawmut Avenue
William Berwin
Lyons
Joseph Spectorsky
Harry Walker
Diamond cross identified as Snow property
The diamond cross turned over to Chief Watts by a West End pawn broker who bought it from two boys for 60 cents was identified yesterday by Mrs. Frederick EB Snow of 101 Mt Yerzon Street as her property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watts
West End
Frederick Eb, Snow
Mt Yer- Zon Street
Boston cycling club elects Fourdrinier leader at annual meeting
The Associated Cycling Clubs of Boston held its annual meeting at Quincy House with 43 delegates. Fourdrinier won the presidency 4 to 19, Frothingham became vice president 24 to 17, Morine was elected secretary 24 votes, and a 27 to 81 split chose Mor a and Abrams for the executive committee. Dividend No. 5 of 10 was declared, and plans included publishing a blacklist and supporting a 99 Meet Club bid to bring the national meet to Boston. Speed and lantern bill concerns were raised by D. T. Morine and Cambridge Mayor Sortwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Cycling Clubs of
Boston
Quincy House
Wilson
C. W. Fourdrinier
Leo Abrams
McCausland
McCausland-Dorntee Party
Abrams
Secreta
Sh. C. Nickerson
John F. Mora
Boston College Wheelmen
Roxburyee Club
Frank W. Garron
Medford Cycle Club
C. E. Goulding
Lowell
C. H. G. Ferguson
Uy Newhall
Chelsea Cycling Club
A. W. Rogers
A. K. Peck
Frothingham
Association
Dornice
St. Louis
D. T. Morine
Davis
Cambridge
Sortwell
Roxbury Bicycle Club Ball Held in Berkeley Hall
The Roxbury Bicycle Club annual ball was held last night in Berkeley Hall with E A Martin and Mrs. Martin leading a grand march for 100 couples and Mr. Martin as floor director. Dozens of aides and many attendees listed include Miss Alice G Taylor Miss Bessie Keltie Mrs James Keltie Mr Herman Wheeler Miss May Wheeler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury Bicycle Club
Berkeley Hall
E. A. Martin
Mrs. Martin
Mr. Martin
QO. CG. Moseley
Allen Ramsay
W. E. Mills
W. E. McCarthy
Charles A. Brimmer
James Keltie
H. A. Winkelman
F. T. Bridge
A. R. Keltie
J. F
J. Nell
W. S. Silver
A. Montgomery
Murray
A. Hamilton
J. Hamilton
Agnes Steele
F. Hassler
Allen Ramsey
H. J. Hatch
F. Fitch
M. M. Miller
Jack
Philip Crown
R. E. Butterfield
C. E. Rice
Lottie Valentine
William A. Gunn
Jessie Gunn
H. A. Grant
Young
W. W. Shephard
Captain Files
Mark Cohen
J. Jacobs
Mais
Hallowell
White Wheelmen win two nolo games at Casino Rink
In the Cycle Club League at the Casino Rink last evening the White Wheelmen defeated the Tiger Roadsters 5 to 1 as three fouls erased one Tigers goal. The Whites included Brennan Franks and Sampson while Harry Reed played for the Tigers. In the second match the Boston Wheelmen edged the Press club 2 to 1 with George Moore netting the decisive goal in the final ten seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casino Rink
White Wheelmen
Tiger Roadsters
Tigers
Harry Reed
Brennan
Franks
Sampson
Press Club
Boston Wheelmen
George Moore
New Route Saves Fifty Days in Grain Shipment Plan
The steamer Acapulco left San Francisco January 8 with $60,587 in cargo for New York including 4440 cases of salmon and 162072 gallons of wine. It carries 50200 pounds of wheat, possibly the first from the Pacific coast, to be transferred at Panama to the steamer Advance for New York. If successful, this route could cut grain delivery to Europe from 159 days to about 50, revolutionizing transpacific trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acapulco
Pacific Mail Line
San Francisco
Panama
New York
Atlantic
Colon
Advance
Hne
England
Europe
Pacific
Mill Strikers Appeal For Funds Boosts Support
Local labor group the Mill Strikers L Hal appeals for funds to sustain strike efforts. Organizers urge donations to cover essentials as negotiations with employers stall.
New England Mill Strike Sparks Wage Cuts Across Mills
The Dartmouth and Whitman mills, both new, face financial strains from defalcations. With $6,200,000 in capital across remaining mills and a 7.6 percent 1897 dividend, manufacturers push wage reductions citing rivals. Spinners vote to strike. weavers nearly unanimous, pledging aid to Androscoggin spinners and sending a two week assessment to New Bedford strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth
Whitman
New England
Androscoggin
New Bedford
Labor Aroused Over 54 and 64 Hour Proposals
The Arkwright Club seeks to amend and expunge the 58 hour law provoking labor opposition in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Branch of the American Federation of Labor plans to push a 64 hour standard as a counter move. Previously only skilled crafts fought for the 8 hour day, but manufacturers now aim to widen the effort to a 54 hour law and extend the 8 hour demand across New England with support from the Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkwright Club
Massachusetts
American Federation of Labor
Federation of Labor
New England
The
Central
Strike Support Grows as 9000 Textile Workers Idle
The Joint Committee announces broad worker backing for the strike, with about 9000 men and women idle and many reliant on external aid. They call for financial assistance as negotiations lag. Tonight’s outlook for a speedy settlement seems distant. Pay day at the South End mills proceeds, while Acushnet weavers see no fines and avoid protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Acushnet
Lowell Spinners Union backs New Bedford strikers
The Cotton Spin ners Union of Lowell votes weekly assessments of 20 cents per male spinner and 15 cents per assistant to aid the New Bedford strikers. A ten-member committee will seek subscriptions from local business men for the unorganized strikers. The day mill fire men organization is reestablished, affiliating with the American Federation. The Woollen Spinners elect officers for six months and resume regular meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
New Bedford
BP. J. Grives
Fall River
Louis W. Weeks
A. F. of
American Federation
Woollen Spinners’ Union
Mule Spinners Union Holds City Meet
AID FOR STRIKERS in Lewiston Missouri reports the Mule Spinners Union of Lewiston held a meeting on January 21 to discuss support measures for striking workers and organize local assistance. The gathering focused on solidarity fund plans and coordinating aid deliveries to affected families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston, Mo
Spinners’ Union
Boston sewer workers plan march on City Hall
One thousand four hundred and ninety nine unemployed Boston sewer laborers will march from Chickering Hall to City Hall Monday afternoon to present their case to city officials. The Sewer Workingmen’s Union voted 440 members for the protest to show workers’ hardship due to the Aldermen deadlock and layoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington Street
School Street
Sewer Workingmen’s Union
McCabe
Quincy
Chickering Hall
Northampton and
Washington Streets
Labor unions to press for reform at State House
Labor unions and allied federation groups plan representatives at the State House to address the cotton industry's issues and seek a uniform workday backed by states with organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Secretary Long forgoes wage cuts at Portsmouth Navy Yard
Washington January 21 secretary Long satisfied Portsmouth Navy Yard workers by deciding not to cut wages at present. The move preserves pay for skilled labor and avoids immediate reductions amid wartime production pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Long
Portsmouth
Navy Yard
New Jobs Planned at Woonsocket Plant Upgrade
The United States Rubber Company will redevelop much of the Woonsocket Rubber Company's former plant to manufacture knit boots and fleece linings for rubber shoes. The project costs about 75000 dollars and will employ 200 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket
United States Rubber Company
Woonsocket Rubber Company
Strike in North Andover Over 16 Percent Cut
Brightwood Manufacturing Company workers in North Andover refuse a 16 percent wage cut effective today and go on strike. The dispute follows claims of wage reductions contrasted with newer faster looms. Company president G. E. Foss Jr defends improvements and wage comparisons in response to press reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Andover
Lawrence, Jan
Brightwood Manufacturing Company
Brightwood Manufacturing Co
Mass
Brightwood M’f'g Co
G. E. Foss, Jr
Robbery Near Public Garden Entrances Ends In $100 Loss
Antonio Deno 320 North street, Italian, was robbed at 6:30 near the Public Garden entrance by two Italian men who feigned familiarity. They conspired, flanked him on a bench, and seized a $100 roll after punching and choking him. Deno staggered to Station 4, bloodied but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabe Way
Antonio Deno
North Street
Deno
Itallone
Dena
Station 4
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Oliver Ditson
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Oliver Ditson & CO
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Scott
McDonald
Pratt
Suburban Interclub League
Circuit League
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Murray & Irwin
Hatfield
Brown
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Cox Lawson
M’carthy
Hodges
Peverley
Dave
Little Sullivan
Belmont
Wizard's
Yank Kenney
Touraine
Kendall
Henrich Hein
Sey
Mas, Snow
Diamond Cross
the Associated Club
Gausland
Bicycle Club
BALL
Emma Yanke
Lowell AT Work
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