Patterns Gather for Boston Cup Defender Construction
Designers and builders moved forward this week with the Boston cup defender at Atlantic Works. Crowninshield and Lawley oversaw pattern setup for keels, stems, and stern posts, with casts to follow in East Braintree, as hull plates arrive from Ansonia.
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Atlantic Works
Crowninshield
Lawley
East Braintree
East Boston
Tawley
Ansonia
Hull Massachusetts Yacht Club
Sir Thomas Lipton
Boston
Genesta
Massachusetts Bay
Sir Thomas
New York
Bristol boat taking shape in Bristol Rhode Island
The cup defender is set to have its first frame positioned on the keel this week with about a dozen frames ready and more to join the deck beams before timbering begins. The stern is being fastened and rigging material arrives from Billman of Boston for the new yacht.
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Bristol
R. I
Billman
Boston
Brady Files Suit to Dissolve Cycling Partnership
William A. Brady sues James C. Kennedy and Patrick T. Powers in New York Supreme Court seeking dissolution of the Madison Square Garden six day cycling venture and the appointment of a receiver for partnership funds. Justice Truax granted a postponement to Thursday. Brady cites profits over $12,000 and alleges Kennedy blocked action while Powers is blamed for delays.
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New York
Williama. Brady
James Jeffries
New York Supreme Court
James C. Kennedy
Twentieth Century Sporting Club
San Francisco
Patrick T. Powers
Eastern Baseball League
Madison Square Garden
Brady
Supreme Court
Truax
Kennedy
Horses from Marcus Daly estate head to Madison Square Garden sale
A second consign ment of horses from Marcus Daly’s estate travels from Montana to New York for auctions at Madison Square Garden on Jan 50 and Feb 1. The lot includes six stallions, eleven eight year olds, and sixty five two year olds led by Hamburg and other named imports such as Pepper Bathampton Bute Ogden and Isidor. The Boston Athletic Association skating bulletin notes the ice as fair at Franklin Field Riverside Concord.
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New York
Marcus Daly
Madison Square Garden
Montana
Hamburg
Pepper
Billet
Bathampton
Bute
Ogden
Isidor
Boston Athletic Association Skating Bulletin
Poins
Franklin Tvield
Riverside
Concord
G A R Picks Cleveland for Next Annual Encampment
The national council of the G A R met in St Louis and chose Cleveland Ohio as the site for the next annual encampment. The decision follows discussions among council members and regional delegates.
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ST. Louis
Eveland, O
Totals Insurance League matches on St James alleys
Employers, Carpenter, Paige and Underwriters teams won most matches in straight games while Travellers dropped 2 to 1. Scores show team totals across four players with high marks from Macombers Benne tts Darling Russell and Travelers star lineups. Charlestown defeats Arlington Boat Club 2447 to 2634 in a tight bowling card.
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St. James Alleys
Carpenter
Paige
Travellers
Macombers
Ay Traore
Bennetts
Ecegiaie Tisteen
Carpenters. A Ahere Atest
Paige Taeam
Darling & Russell
S.sss S
Charlestown
Arlington
Arlington Boat Club
Baseball League Strife Shapes Major Split of 1890s
Rival promoters clash as the National League blocks American League and American Association plans. Boston and Philadelphia face ground shortages and costly upgrades to host clubs. The Association may draw crowds while the American League struggles, with Milwaukee and Indianapolis weak as battle towns.
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National League
American League
American Association
Boston
Philadelphia
Gerhila
Chicago
Ban Johnson
Association
Arthur Irwin
Charles River Park
Chutes Grounds
Messrs
Watkins
Pulliam
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Detroit
Louisville
Potential League Realignment Sparks Baseball Rivalry
The piece envisions a united minor leagues forming a strong circuit to challenge the National League. It notes the NL is not ready to fight its own Frankenstein and that a twelve club plan remains under consideration by NL magnates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
Johnson and Irwin
Newton Club Tops Newtowne In MA Bowling League
Newton Club defeated Newtowne in North Cambridge with scores 855 932 869 to 828 916 978 2793 2675, narrowing Newtowne's lead in the Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League and giving B A A a chance to climb.
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Newtowne
Massachusetts
Newton Club
North
Cambridge
Newton
Shawmut, Broadway Split City League Matches At Local Alleys
Shawmut took three from Jameson at Webster alleys, with home games to Shawmut thereafter. Broadway won two of three at McCarthy's, the home team taking the opening game. Team score lines show Shawmut 408 8349 8442 1237, Jameson 672 88S 428 1178, Broadway 0 405 401 469 1275, McCarthy 458 898 888 1254.
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Shawmut
Jameson
Webster Alleys
Broadway
McCarthy
M’carthy
Candidates por Chief Consul in coming assembly likely coalition
The race for Chief Consul features Earle of Michigan and Perkins of Massachusetts as leading candidates. Edwin C. Hodges is mentioned but unlikely to reenter league politics.
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1. A. W. Assembly
New York
Massachusetts
Earle
Michigan
Perkins
Edwin C. Hodges
Genoud Accepts Desmond Challenge At St. Alphonsus Meet
Fencer Henri Genoud of St. Alphonsus A A says he will accept Charles Desmond's challenge in fencing. They are set to clash at the St. Alphonsus A A athletic tournament on February 14 with 21 points winning, falls to determine the victor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Genoud
St. Alphonsus A. A
Charles Desmond
Quebec
Genoud
Desmond
Falls
Meeting a Fiasco at Isoteric Club in Boston
Last night in Boston the Isoteric Club failed to stage a boxing meeting after warrants were out for boxers and a Municipal Court case loomed. Between 1200 and 1500 people attended before the event was postponed, refunds offered, and members warned to retain coupons for a possible future date.
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Boston
Sullivan-O’rourke
Pitts Street
Jack Sheehan
Jeffries Arrives in Cincinnati for Training Camp
James J. Jeffries reached Cincinnati from New York and proceeded to his training grounds accompanied by trainer Billy Delaney his brother Jack sparring partner Bob Armstrong and secretary J P Egan The opposing camp withheld plans but still believed the bout would not take place.
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Cincinnati
James J. Jeffries
New York
Billy Delaney
Jack
Bob Armstrong
J. P. Egan
McCoy Sharkey bout off over failed fair articles
Boxing notes reveal McCoy refused to box without ironclad articles and posted forfeits. Club and Sharkey’s backers failed to agree, McCoy says opponents hid excess comps costs, and the match was canceled. Other boxing chatter mentions forthcoming bouts, offers, and managerial moves from Boston to Cincinnati.
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Tom O'Rourke
McCoy-Sharkey
Frisco
McCoy
Boston
Western Union
Sharkey
California
Martin J. Walch
Europe
Corbett
Loursville
Cincinnati
The
Atlantic Yacht Club
Sandy Ferguson
Tom Shaw
Sandy
Shaw
Kid Block
Young Flanagan
Eddie Connolly
Billy Smith
Winthrop
Rogers
Woburn
John L. Sullivan
Chuck Flaherty
Johnnny Murphy
Jonn L. Sullivan
P. M
Brockton
Billy Brady
George Siler
Tom Carpenter
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
City Point Glee Club match ends with Team 2 win
In a regular team match at City Point alleys Team 2 defeated Team 1 by 1011 to 981 last night.
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City Point Glee Club
City Point
Team 2
Team 1
Sorrow in Boston over Queen Victoria illness
J E Blunt British consul at Boston says the consulate will close on news of the Queen's death and official recognition will follow. He notes British organizations in the city will likely offer condolence and that news of her illness brought heavy sorrow to the English colony of Boston.
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J. E. Blunt
Boston
Queen Victoria
Vessels in Boston to half mast flags for Queen Victoria
British flag bearing ships docked in Boston prepared to fly half mast emblems if news of Queen Victoria’s death arrives. Exhibits of respect planned at East Boston Mystic Pier Hoo sac Tunnel docks Long Wharf and Lewis pier with names including Winifredian Sarmatian Puritan English King Blenheim Boston Prince George Prince Arthur Hector and Michigan.
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Boston
Queen Victoria
Leyland
Winifredian
East Boston
Allan
Mystic Pier
Warren
Michigan
Hoosac Tunnel
Blenheim
South Boston
Lewis Pier
Long Wharf
Barkentine Hector
House passes bills under suspension of rules
The House approved several measures under suspension of rules including a home for aged and infirm colored people, a branch soldiers' home at Johnson City Tennessee, and a higher salary for Porto Rico's commissioner of education. A bill allowing foreign nationals to sue in the Court of Claims for indemnity was decisively defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Johnson City
Washington County
Tenn
Davenport Schooner George F. Davenport Stranded
Davenport schooner George F. Davenport ran aground on Nashawena Island Saturday night. Seas broke over the vessel as the stern settled and filled with water. The Cuttyhunk life-saving crew evacuated all but the mate, who remained by the wreck. salvage prospects are doubtful.
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Vineyard Haven
Gay Head
George F. Davenport
Nashawena Island
Davenport
Thefts At French Ball Prompt Police Report
At the French Ball in Union Park Hall last night and this morning thefts occurred. Henry McNamara of Roxbury lost his overcoat while Michael Connelly of East Cambridge reported a stolen gold watch. John Smith fell twenty feet from a balustrade and was taken to City Hospital with serious back injuries. James Place of Adams House had a Raglan overcoat stolen and J F Rollins had his watch pocket picked.
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Ballin Union Park
Henry McNamara
Cedar Street
Roxbury
Michael Connelly
Cambridge Street
East Cambridge
John Smith
Carver Street
City Hospital
James E. Place
Adams House
Raglan
J. F. Rollins
Dartmouth Street
Harvard Freshmen Crew Candidates Meet in Upper Mass Hall
A mass meeting of track candidates is set for Upper Massachusetts Hall this evening. Captain Bullard reports 125 Harvard freshmen answered the call for crew candidates last night with solid interscholastic oarsmen and promising material. Harry Vail will coach the freshmen, aided by last year’s varsity men. In Sanders Theatre tonight Harvard hosts the Irving Place Theatre company with Minna von Barnhelm.
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Upper Massachusetts Hall
Harvard
Bullard
Harry Vail
Sanders Theatre
Minna von Barnhelm
Irving Place Theatre Company
New York
Puritana Club Gave Big Ball At Roughan Hall
Roughan Hall hosted the fifth grand ball of the Puritana Outing Club with lavish decor and an almost hidden orchestra. About 2000 people attended the grand march led by President Joseph H. Battos and Miss Margaret Gannon, followed by Vice President Benjamin Sullivan with Miss Annette Tarone and around 200 couples afterward.
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Roughan Hall
Puritana
Joseph H. Battos
Margaret Gannon
Benjamin Sullivan
Annette Tarone
Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club Hall Draws South Boston Yachtsmen
Gallant yachtsmen of South Boston and ladies attended the eleventh annual Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club hall in Mechanics Hall. Paul Revere Hall hosted a decorated assembly as the fleet glided in on a waxen floor while wind and wave were forgotten for music and merriment.
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Boston
Mosquito Fleet
Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club
Paul Revere ‘Hall
Mechanics’ Building
South Boston Belle Soiree Opens With Waltz Parade
South Boston hosts a debutante gathering as nearly 300 couples enter in finery for the opening waltz and a program of 18 numbers. The customary grand march is skipped and a supper march serves as the evening’s placeholder.
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South Boston
Social club parade led by Commodore Modney escorts Miss Haley
Led by Commodore Charles F. Modney the club parade escorted Miss Anna E Haley in pale blue brocaded silk with silver spangled yoke and chiffon sleeves. Vice Commodore Clement J. Moriarty followed with his wife Mrs Moriarty as accompanying guests.
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Charles F. Modney
Anna E Haley
Clement J. Moriarty
Moriarty
Swamp Root touted by Post readers from St Louis to Boston
An advertisement and testimonial spread extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney and bladder issues. Mrs Mary Engelhardt of St Louis recounts improved health after ten years of female and heart problems. The piece promotes kidney health links to general illness and cites hospital use, doctors' backing, and a free sample offer via the Boston Daily Post and Dr Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
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The
Post
Post Hone
Mary Engelhardt
Madison Street
St. Louis
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Wilmer
Boston Daily Post
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
DR. Sanden
R. A. Sanden
Tremont Street
Boston
Mass
Sonday
Yacht club gathering in Brussels nets dignitaries
Gracefully attired attendees in Brussels wear taffeta silk with applique trimmings. Prominent visiting yachtsmen include Commodore R. Jacoby of the American Yacht Club Newburyport and Secretary William H. French of the South Boston Yacht Club.
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R. Jacoby
American Yacht Club of
Newburyport
William H. French
South Boston Yacht Club
Lodge leaders honor Carl Stuck and Lulu Meyer in parade
The report notes Carl Stuck as vice grand of Hermann Lodge and Lulu Meyer of Thusnelda Lodge. Meyer wore a striking green costume with white lacing during the event.
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Greyer
Carl Stuck
Hermann Lodge
Lulu Meyer
Thusnelda Lodge
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Bright
Powers
Cleveland
Insurance League
Brooklyn
Ass'n
Baltimore
Pittsburg
National League Strategy
Isoteric Club
Jeffries
Glee Club
Hunter
Wellington A. Tiardy
Uroad St
Consul Blunt
Osborne House
Harvard Notes
Electa Bailey
Chatham
Hardings Beach
Dewey Outdoors
Root IN
Admiral Dewey
Root
Tatro
Lowell
Henry Tatro
Providence
Marlboro
Miss Carrier& Hunter
Yonkers
Elias Maguras
Parrasotis
Louis
Christo Theophilopolus
George Vorris
Kansas City
W. J. Berkowitz
Hart
Wiinig
Marvin Hart
Music Hall
al Weinig
Buffalo
Lawrence
J. F. Marin
Lowell Street
James May
Lawton
Superior Criminal Court
House of Correction
Henry I. Butler
Massachusetts Reformatory
Keene
Tommy Atkins
Chacornac
James R
Foxhall P. Keene
England
Good Fellows Club
Order of Good Fellows
Revere
Harlan
Senate
James 8. Karlan
Porto Rico
Eby
Ryan
Puritana Club
Helo Ball
Mosquito Fleet Club
Dobson
Anna E. Haley
Aeel
Thusnelda Rebekah Lodge
Oddfellows’ Hall
Odd Fellows
Horner
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