Beantown Aldermen Clash Over Parading Catholics
East Boston tensions flare at the Board of Aldermen meeting as Alderman Dever denounces a proposed Fourth of July parade by the Patriotic Sons of America as un American. He cites Catholicism, sectarian press criticism, and fear of street clashes, urging denial of permits and warning against crowd control by police. The session also covers vetoes, library funds, and public works matters.
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East Boston
Board of Aldermen
Alderman Dever
Patriotic Sons of America
Boston
Carnival Committee
Carnival Committee On
Picayune
United States
Queen Victoria
Great Britain and Ireland
Great Britain
United Sra
Order of Hibernian
Roxbury
Ki UN
Rome
Chairantry
Faneuil Hall
Curtis
John J. Dorgan
East Third Street
Commonwealth
Committee On
Herbert C. Davis
North Bay Scales
Public Library
London
Charlestown
Central Library
Townsend
Bates, Lawrence and Scholfield
Pierce
Alderman Folsom
Committee On Public Institutions
Dudley
Vine Street
Dever
Pucific Library
Otis Street
Barry
Suffolk County
Sanitary Department
Marcella Street
West
Boxing Gossip Sparks Moves and Assorted Matches
Johnny Griffin plans to train in Roby Indiana awaiting a Boston bidder for 122 to 128 pound bouts with Kid Lavigne or Jimmy Dime Sally Smith or Billy Murphy as backup. Kirtland Athletic Club Lynns amateur meet Aug 5 offers prizes for 135 145 and heavyweight. Notes on Billy Reed Angus Reed threats and Dorchester challenge flare with no mate rializing. Paul Dennie Ohio featherweight in town seeks local matches while Corbett Crowley and Davies figures shape big fights in New England boxing scene.
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George Dixon
Johnny Griffin
Professor Robertson
Roby
Ind
Griffin
America
Kid Lavigne
Lavigne Griffin
Jimmy Dime
Sally Smith
Billy Murphy
New Mexico
Jimmy Carroll
Boston
New England
Billy Reed
Dorchester
Angus Reed
Peabody
Reed
Post
The
Suffolks
Billy Klispy
Jake
Adams House
A. C
St. Mary A. C
Lake Walden
New York
San Francisco
Mather
Riverside Athletic Club
Baltimore
George F. Green
Young” Corbett
Paul Dennie
Ohio
Riverside Boat Club
W. B. Haymond
Pacific Coast
Crowley
Parson Davies
Tommy Ryan
Davies
Ryan
Syracuse
Billy Smith
Dallas
Tom O’rourke
Police Commission
Bob Cunningham
Barry-Ross
Cunningham
Lee
Sam C. Austin
Gazette
Jam
Sesnee SF
Regatta Controversy and Argonauts Planned Visit
The Daily News urges closing the Henley controversy after Willan’s letter admitting a mistake in the Cornell Leander mishap. The Argonaut Rowing Club of Toronto planned to race at Putney until the Muntz brothers chose Paris. E A Thompson to row London cup vs Nickalls, Argonauts to Paterson Court as guests. Cornell crew also invited but uncertain.
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London
The
Daily News
Willan
Cornell
Guy
Vivian Nickalls
Putney
Hammersmith
Argonauts
Paterson Court
Tom Nickalls
Nickalls
Sea Moss Farine announces economical 25ct package
A grocer offers Sea Moss Farine described as nutritious and economical. Each 25 count package yields 16 quarts and includes receipts with the purchase. Available from all grocers and suitable for various dessert dishes.
Cincinnati Wins Dramatic Ninth Inning Buster
In Cincinnati on July 15 the Reds edged Boston in a dramatic ninth inning comeback. Parrott struggled early while Phillips steadied Boston, but a burst of hits and fielding miscues lifted Cincinnati to a 9 8 victory. Key plays included Duffy’s running catch, Smith’s stop, and a late bases loaded rally led by Dolan and Ewing.
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Cincinnati
Reds
Boston
Parrott
Phillips
Latham
Duffy
Smith
Tucker
McPhee
Morgan Murphy
Tom Parrott
Tommy Tucker
Bannon
McCarthy
Nash
Hoy
Ewing
Long
Lowe
Miller
Fwing
Dolan
Nome
Billy Nash
William
Ryan
Ich Hoy
Ten Dolan
Vaughn
S.S
A. E Bannon
Desereees Coon
Ccceesee
Hogriever
Cavid
Cehvenee
Ly Phillips
P Eeerweere
Eeee
Dolan Latham
Iller
Galvin and
Jeune
New York Beats St Louis in High Scoring Game
In New York on July 15 heavy batting by the New Yorks carried the game to a 13 to 7 victory over St Louis. Rusie pitched early then Clarke, Ehret, and Staley completed the mound work as four first inning runs set the tone. Attendance reached about 2,000 while base hits favored New York 23 to 16.
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Atien
Cincinnati
Boston
Louisville
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
New Yorks
Rusie
Clarke
Ehret
Staley
Errors and Batteries Scoreline in St Louis Game
New York posted eight errors as St Louis won six to nothing. Rusie Clarke and Wilson, Ehret Staley and Miller contributed on defense and fielding for the mound to pace the error filled contest.
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New York
St. Louis
Rusie
Clarke
Wilson
Ehret
Staley
Miller
Torontos Edge Buffalo in Ninth Infield Mistake
Buffalo 1 Toronto 7. Demont fumbled Urquhart’s grounder with two out in the ninth to allow the winning run. Attendance about 1,000. Base hits Buffalo 12 Toronto 5. Errors Buffalo 4 Toronto 6. Batteries McGinnis Fournier Urquhart Payne Lake.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Torontos
Demont
Urquhart
Butawikess
Toronto
Jossuss
McGinnis
Fournier
Payne
Lake
Chicago Over Philadelphia In Listless Tilt
Chicago beat Philadelphia 16 to 8 in a game marked by wild pitching from McGill who walked six and was replaced by Lampe. Thornton earned the win in his first appearance, Dahlen and Cross homered, with 2,000 in attendance. Chicago and Philadelphia combined for 12 and 14 hits respectively.
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Chicago
Chicagos
Philadelphias
McGill
Lampe
Thornton
Dahlen
Cross
Philadelphia
Donohue
Buckley
Brooklyn shuts out Louisville in well played game
Brooklyn defeated Louisville 9 to 4 as Lucid baffled Louisville with deceptive curves. Brooklyn scored in several innings, producing 9 hits while Louisville managed 4 on four scattered base hits. Attendance was 5. Batteries Lucid and Grim for Brooklyn Inks and Spies for Louisville.
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Louisville
Brooklyn
Cleveland Baltimore Game Postponed By Rain
Cleveland Ohio July 15 The Cleveland Baltimore game in progress was postponed due to rain widespread over the field delaying play and forcing the suspension of the contest.
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Cleveland, O
Fall River Defeats Lewiston In Tight New England League Game
Fall River wins 4 to 3 over Lewiston in a well played New England League contest. Both pitchers were effective. Notable moments include a one hand stop on a line drive by McDermott and a double play that followed. Fielding errors favored Lewiston. Bases and hits totaled eight for Fall River and nine for Lewiston.
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Fall River
Lewiston
McDermott
Klobedanz
Rollins
Williams and Crisham
Pawtucket and Augusta Split Two in One Admission
Pawtucket and Augusta played two games for one admission in Pawtucket Rhode Island ending with a split. In game one Pawtucket won 3 to 0? no. 15 to 6? The provided text shows varied scoring lines with base hits 25 for Pawtucket and 11 for Augusta and errors 4 and 2. Meakin pitched for Pawtucket with Barton and Yeager behind, Butler on Augusta side with Connor and Kelley.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Augusta
Butler
Meakin
Barton
Yeager
Connor
Kelley
Clements
New England Association
Coyle
New Bedford Beats Portland in Tame Exhibition
New Bedford defeated Portland 13 to 6 in an eight inning affair cut short so Portland could catch a train. Terrien starred for Portland with few errors while Sullivan struggled. Final batters were Friend and Murphy for New Bedford with Sullivan and Terrien behind.
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New Bedford
Portland
Terrien
Sullivan
Friend
Murphy
Bangor Defeats Brockton In Fifth Inning Rally
In Brockton on July 15 Bangor gained a four run lead in the fifth after an error by Stackhouse and added several hits. Final score shows Bangor with six runs to Brockton four. Base hits were seven for Bangor and eleven for Brockton. errors two by each side. Batteries Braham and Hayes for Bangor with Donovan and Shea for Brockton.
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Brockton
Stackhouse
Bangor
Braham
Hayes
Donovan
Shea
Scranton and Providence Battle in East League Contest
Scranton and Providence played a tight game with strong fielding. Egan and Bannon sparked Scranton near the fourth inning as Stearns homered for Providence, while Johnson and Rogers combined for a errors-filled defense. Providence scored in the first and third, Scranton added a fourth-inning run, but Providence prevailed 4 to 1 with Hodson McAuley and Johnson Rogers in the batteries.
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Scranton
Penn
Providence
Cooney
Lyons
Scranton Bannon
Ward
Radford
Meany
Egan
Bannon
Stearns
Johnson
Knight
Bassett
Dixon
Hodson and McAuley
Rogers
Daly’s Ninth Inning Homer Sparks Syracuse Victory
Syracuse beat Rochester 14 to 7 after a long late rally at Star Park. Daly hit a spectacular ninth inning home run over the right field fence as 2000 spectators looked on. Kilroy and Rafter teamed up for the win while Harper Bald win and Berger worked Rochester’s defense.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Rochester
Daly
Star Park
Kilroy and Rafter
Harper
Baldwin
Berger
Newport Defeats Cuban Giants In Eleven Innings
Newport sails past the Cuban Giants in an eleven inning tilt before the season’s largest crowd. Dowd left the field with a cut hand, replaced by Cozzens who played on with a sprained ankle as Newport gains 16 hits to 5 for the visitors.
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Newport
R. I
Dowd
Cozzens
Harvard
Newports
Giants
Brady
Burke
Miller
Williams
Springsfields Hand Wilkes Barre A Gift Loss
Wilkes Barre lost to Springfield 10 to 5 in a game marked by a sixth inning error by Bonner. Gruber pitched well for Springfield despite critical hits, while Wilkes Barre had four earned runs against him. Attendance listed as 1,300.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Springsfields
Bonner
Springfields
Gruber
Springfield
Gunson
Betts and Wentz
Montreal Bank Suspends Operations Amid Credit Troubles
The Banque Du Peuple in Montreal has suspended business under the banking act after credit difficulties. The nine day suspension allows time for investigation, with deposits expected to be paid in full.
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Montreal
Banque du Peuple
Dixon Plimmer Set For Same Day Boxing Card In Dallas
Florida Athletic Club chief Vendig announced Maher O Donnell to meet on Nov 1 in Dallas with a 5000 purse and Dixon to fight Plimmer two hours earlier. Critics warn authorities may block the bouts amid local prejudice and club owners Brady and Corbett opposing Tom O Rourke.
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New York
Vendig
Florida Athletic Club
Peter Maher
Steve O'Donnell
Dallas
Tex
Dixon
Plimmer
O’donnell-Maher
Brady
Corbett
Tom O’rourke
Defender Finishes Sail Plan for Bristol and New York Race
Defender sailed from Newport at 9:30 AM and, after a calm, was towed into Bristol by Hattie Palmer. She will return to Newport Wednesday, be towed to New Rochelle, then proceed to New York for the Sandy Hook races. Weather permitting, she will cruise offshore to prep and improve her gear for the Saturday races.
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Newport
R. IL
Bristol
Bishop’s Point
Hattie Palmer
Colonia
Herreshoffs
New Rochelle
New York
Sandy Hook
Defender
Ailsa Fails To Start In Bad Weather Race
In Largs Scotland July 15 the Ailsa did not sail delaying the race with Britannia. Small yachts started with Eucharis Niagara Dakotah. Niagara led at 2:43:25 finishing before Eucharis Dakotah. Weather and rigging concerns kept Ailsa from Campbelltown races Wednesday.
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Largs
Scotland
Ailsa
Britannia
Gourock
Eucharis
Niagara
Dakotah
Campbelltown
Harbor police link to organized gang in yacht thefts
Harbor police have a slight clew to the thieves who stole the yachts from City Point on Friday night. They believe the boats were taken by an organized gang of water-front thieves and think the boats are down near Gloucester.
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City Point
Gloucester
Athletic Notes Spur Local Sports Activity and Notables
Communities and clubs are urged to send notices of athletic events to the Post’s sporting editor. A July 31 100 yard match between Columbus Associates sprinters Joseph Cavagnaro and M J Porchella has $25 deposits. A July 20 Wayside Park amateur meet offers prizes in 125 yard handicap 100 yard sprint hop and jump and cycling events. John A St John of St Louis a backer of Gaudaur visits and is noted for past influence on Boston Type Foundry athletic philanthropy and St Louis rowing clubs.
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Joseph Cavagnaro
Columbus Associates
M. J. Porchella
Wayside Park
South Framingham
M. J. Finn Natick
John A. St. John
St. Louis
Gaudaur
Fred Plaisted
Long Island
St. John
Boston
C. M. St. John
Portland Daily Press
Mr. St. John
Jake Gaudaur
Fall River Slasher Wage Talks Stir Factory Row
The Manufacturers' Association plans a meeting tomorrow afternoon to act on the petition for higher wages from slasher tenders. A slasher tender strike has begun with two workers out and replacements hired while the union backs the walkout. The slasher tenders scheduled a meeting for tomorrow night to decide on final action, but manufacturers earmark further discussion.
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Fall River
Manufacturers’ Association
Brockton Wheelmen Hold Postponed Fifteen Mile Race
The Shoe City Wheelmen's Club held a fifteen mile road race at Brockton Heights with eighteen starters over three laps. Prize winners were H. L. Snell, I. B. Barnes, Irving C. Baker, S. A. Davidson, C. H. Windberg, and others. winning times were W. H. Senter 44:23, Windberg 44:32 3-5, Snell 44:33 3-5. Several riders, including W. D. Pitcher and A. H. Baker, crashed during the race.
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Brockton
Shoe City Wheelmen’s Club
Brockton Heights
H. L. Snell
I. B. Barnes
Irving C. Baker
S. A. Davidson
C. H. Windberg
W. E. Ford
W. H. Senter
W. D. Pitcher
F. R. Barnard
A. H. Baker
Irving F. Snell
C. W. Danforth
H. G. Huss
G. A. Monotte
W. H. Chariton
A. C
Two-Mile Special Class B Race Finishes at L A W Meet
ASBURY PARK N J July 15 The final heat of the two mile Class B handicap for a 8600 horse and carriage was run amid rain delays. B B Bird of St Paul won the final in a driving finish with Barnett and Barry In the mile final Gardiner beat McLeod and Titus while Titus won the two mile Class B final ahead of Maddox Mosher the Hudson River skating champion won both Class A heats and finals Harrison of Asbury Park beat Mosher in the five mile trial pace set by tandem teams under tough track conditions.
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Asbury Park
N. J
B. B. Bird
St. Paul
Barnett
Barry
Bald
Fred Titus
Gardiner
Zeigler
McDonald
McLeod
Titus
Bird
Kennedy
Maddox
Allen
Michael Dirnberger
Mosher
Joe Harrison
Henry Maddox
Murphy
Earl
Saunders
George C. Smith
Berlo
Seavey
Mayo
Johnson
A. H. Barnett
Plainfield
J. Fred
Arey Syracuse
Storm King
N. Y
F. K McCall
Denver
W. J. Tenzler
Rochville
Arthur Gardiner
Chicago
Angus McLeod
Brantford
Ont
New York
H. P. Mosher
Fred J. Titus
Harry H. Maddox
Denver Wheel Club Arrives in Boston for Inspection Tour
Western cyclists receive a warm welcome from Boston and Philadelphia wheelmen. The party, led by G. M. Gerraghty and others, tours historic Boston sites, receives tire gifts from Boston Woven Hose, and plans a mapped historic route for tomorrow’s Christian Endeavorers run. Jurors and riders such as Lt. Rugbey Moore and editor J. A. McGuire visit, while riders Johnny Johnson and Harry G. Walls post notable winnings and feats.
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Denver
Washington
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Philadelphia
Asbury
Depot
W. J. Miles
A. D. Peck
G. W. Tarbell
A. K. Peck
Boston
Sound
Bunker Hill
G. M. Gerraghty
George E. Turner
Agnes Gerraghty
Marcia J
Kurtz
Mendel
Regan
Celia Long
M. K. Long
Dalton
Jacobs
Perkins
Davis
Lizzie Williams
Emma Davis
Cc. W. Dix
E. A. Mauff
H. G. Kennedy
Bruce Eaton
H. C. Davis
A Blade
G. A. Wahlgreen
DF Brownson
C. D. Hindley
G. A. McGuire
Clare Southard
J. Frank Adams
C. H. Webster
Donald McKay
J. Rugley- Moore
B. K. Moritz
C. J
C. E. Fertig
E. S. Foljambe
J. C. Wilde
G. F P. Pierce
Frank Heaton
J. C. Burnham
H. EK. Richie
Clyde Turnbull
A. M. Isbell
H. QO. Shakelford
Henry Hilton
Cbi Schmidlap
Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Company
J. Rugbey-Moore
Club
J. A. McGuire
Cycling West
Christian Endeavorers
Zimmerman
Johnny Johnson
Columbus
Lazt
Vineland
N. J
Harry G. Walls
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Cottage City
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Narragansett Pier
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
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Fornia
ARD & Farrar
Henley
Pittsby
Ceeseres
Cleveland
Eeseetaee
Pittsburg
Cuban Giants
Montreal Bank
O’donnell
Dixon and
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