February membership surge and league slate announced
The February period saw 1653 applicants for membership, a rise of 1549 from 1894, with 408 submitted last week. New York leads with 188 applications, followed by California with 92. The Metropolitan Wheelmen nominate officers for 1896 and plan blue or white buttons reading Good Roads BE. A. G. Batchelder and R. M. Welch’s membership on the L A W racing board is confirmed as constitutional. The annual meeting for officer elections is set for March 9 at the club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North California
A. G. Batchelder
R. M. Welch
L. A. W. Racing Board
Boardman
New York Recorder
Frank Seaman Advertising Agency
Senator Roe
Worcester
New League
Metropolitan Wheelmen
Samuel D. Bradlee
Edward H. Fitzpatrick
Albert G. Frothingham
Walter G. Clark
Frank I. Fellows
John W. Johnson
Howard Geldert
Henry L. Goodman
W. A. Woods
F. C. Jaegar
H. E. L. O'Hara
R. A. Moses
H. H. Kimball
Clifford Walker
A. M. Blades
William Thomas
F. 5. McKay
City Eyes Four Cornered Varsity Race
A Springfield committee of prominent citizens led by H. H. Bosworth C. C. Lewis N. D. Bell T. N. Leete Harry Chapin W A Webster and Coach Watson of Harvard has been formed to push a new four cornered varsity race in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Messrs. H. H. Bosworth
C. C. Lewis
N. D. Bell
T. N. Leete
Harry Chapin
W. A. Webster
Board of Trade
Coach Watson
Harvard
Yale's New Shell Ordered for Detroit Boat Works
Mr. F. Davis, oarsman and inventor, has secured Yale University's order for a new eight-oar shell to be built at Detroit Boat Works. The shell, 68 feet long with a beam of 20 inches and a depth of 10 inches, will feature Davis patented appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Davis
Yale
Detroit Boat Works
Davis
Olympia Games at Athens Subscriptions Sought
Boston Athletic Association circulates notices to members to support an athletic team of four men and a manager for the Athens Greece games. Aiming for 500 subscribers at five dollars each, the events are to run ten days with manager Graham requesting scheduling on the final days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Athletic Association
Athens
Greece
Graham
Ben Brush favored in Brooklyn handi cap early season
Trainer names and horse connections outline selections for the Brooklyn handicap. John R. Gentry now Gentry under William Simpson ownership will debut at Mystic Park with pacers led by Gentry and trotters by Bouncer. The Simpson string includes Stately Arcturus Katie Greenlander Sufficient Orlangelander Spalpeen Hustler and Adom ent. Billy Andrews trains the stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Brush
Dwyer
Brooklyn
John R. Gentry
Gentry
William Simpson
Mystic Park
Medford
Mr. Simpson
Bouncer
Stately
Arcturus
Katie Greenlander
Sufficient
Orlangelander
Utility
Spalpeen
Hustler
Adoment
Billy Andrews
John Kelley
Ieet
Cumberland Nashville
Yale Harvard chess match challenge to open correspondence
Yale Chess Club has challenged Harvard to a correspondence match using the Scotch Gambit and Ray Lopez openings. If arranged it would be the third annual Yale Harvard correspondence tournament, with Harvard deciding if chess is an athletic event Harvard has previously refused to meet Yale on.
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W Haven
Conn
Yale Chess Club
Harvard Club
E Ray Lopez
Yale
Harvard
Yale runner breaks indoor half mile record at gym track
New Haven March 3 F Boardman of the union class lowered the indoor half mile mark to 2 minutes 12 seconds on the gymnasium track. The mile on the same track has a satin lap count, making the record unusually swift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boardman
New Haven
Conn
Yale
F. Boardman
Yale and Princeton Eye New York Ice Showdown
Hav en Conn March 3 A movement seeks a Yale Princeton championship hockey game at the opening of the new St Nicholas rink in New York Captain Chace of Yale favors the match Both teams are invited to play and a decision may follow soon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven
Conn
Yale-Princeton
Usen
New St. Nicholas
New York
Chace
Yale
Delegates-at-Large to Nakona Cowen on EVERYONE A LEADER
The article discusses probable delegates at large from Massachusetts to the national Democratic convention. It notes ex-Governor John E Russell’s strong influence, Judge Corcoran’s popularity, and Patrick Collins, with Olney’s rise affecting the slate. The final list is treated as powerful despite possible opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Patrick Collins
Corcoran
James Carroll
Springfield
Russell
Massachusetts
John E. Russell
National Committee
Williams
Boxing Gossip Preview at Music Hall Boston Tonight
The Boston boxing scene centers on George Godfrey defending his status against Burley in a heavyweight tilt at Music Hall. Also on the card are Spike Sullivan vs Martin Flanerty, Corrigan vs Leary, Mullins vs Foley, with ringside bets and table talk framing a lively program tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sullivan
Kilrain
Godfrey
LaBlanche
Walcott
Billy Smith
McCoy
Griffin
Eddie Connolly
Dixon
Mickey Sears
George Godfrey
Music Hall
Peter Jackson
Burley
Martin Flanerty
Joe Gans
Peter Corrigan
Matt Leary
Mike Murphy
Corrigan-Leary
Billy Hurley
Tom D’arcy
D'Arcy
T. C. Swift
Lowell
Jerry Callahan
Fred McGirr
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Athletic Club
Jerry Donovan
Billy Mack
Dave Jenkins
Dan Dohjerty
A. C. M’kjenzi
Knights of Columbus Hold Annual Session in New Haven
The Knights of Columbus met in New Haven for their annual session as of March 3. The secretary reported 8478 members at year start, 2278 joined, 436 lost to death or lapses, total 10820 by December 31, 1895, with eighty two deaths in the year. Treasurer P D Ryan of Hartford showed a reserve fund of 28450, receipts 121026, expenditures 110283, and 87000 paid for insurance during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
National Council of the Knights of Columbus
Order
Treasurist
P. D. Ryan
Hartford
Baseball Player Movements Hit Chicago Tex and St Louis
Disjointed notes report G S Scanlon and Wes from Kansas City Manning in Texas and Chicago area, with Jake Parrott signed by the St. Louis Browns to pitch this season. Mentions Roxbury, Boston arrival, and Jimmy from Kansas City reaching Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Scanlon
Wes
Kansas City
Manning
Chicagos
Tex
Jake’’ Parrot
Cincinnati
St. Louis Browns
Roxbury
Boston
Jimmy -Waging
Galveston
Prizes Awarded for Last Week's Menu Contest
After careful deliberation the Post selects Mary F. Graham of Provincetown as winner of the previous week's menu prize. The decision was announced in Thursday's issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Mary F. Graham
Provincetown
Fragmentary OCR Notice on Real Estate Contact
Incomplete text shows an address 11 Winter St and a mention of a notice or invitation related to a real estate matter. Without full context or dates, key actions or parties cannot be confirmed.
Need for Churches and Home Missions Emphasized at Meeting
The speaker urged strong church presence on frontiers forming new states to curb crime and maintain order. He argued for robust home missionary work, praising missionaries abroad and at home, and urged citizens to support the Board of Home Missions to aid Christians and new communities. Other speakers included Dr. Talmage, Dr. Thompson, and Booker T. Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Friends
Board of Home Miissions
Talmage
Charles L. Thompson
Booker T. Washington
President Cleveland Hosts Cockran in Social Visit
President Cleveland arrived in Cockran and Cleveland at 5 15 pm and was escorted to the Hotel Netherland. W Rourke Cockran was ushered in and greeted by the President for a private hour long discussion. Cockran later called the visit purely social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
Marie Will Come Again as Daisy Vane in New York
Marie Studholme who plays Daisy Vane in An Artist's Model spoke to the Postman at the Parker House about her career. She recalled London runs with Louise Beaudet and provincial engagements, and said offers from DeKoven and Smith for The Mandarin may bring her back to England in spring before a New York season in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mario Studholme
Daisy Vane
Hollis
America
Postman
Parker House
Daly’s
London
Daisy
Louise Beaudet
Adele
New York
Messrs. DeKoven and Smith
England
Marie
Riverdale Clubists Triumph Over Dudley Associates in Mixed Games
At Riverdale casino in Brookline last night Dudley Associates of Roxbury faced Riverdales in billiards whist and bowling. Dudley Associates won billiards 100 to 87 and bowling 2702 to 2493 while whist score shows Dudley Associates 316 to Riverdales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Casino
Brookline
Dudley Associates
Roxbury
Riverdales
Dudley Asociates
Cee Ion River
Brockton and Waltham League Finishers Listed
Readable entries show scores and participants across Brockton Providence Campello and Waltham venues. Names like Spofford Mitchell Watch Factory League Finishers and Old Belfrys appear with numeric totals for each location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Providence
Campello
Spofford & Mitchell
Waltham
Watch Factory
Trial Room
Old Belfrys
Pahiledians
Polo Results From New Bidford and Stoneham Matches
Polo results show New Bidford New Bedford 4 Pawtucket 3 and Stoneham Stoneham 6 Woburn 4 with tight contested scores across two bouts. Local teams posted decisive wins for Stoneham while New Bidford edged Pawtucket in a closely fought encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bidford
New Bedford
Pawtucket
Stoneham
Woburn
House Busy With the Legislative and Judicial Appropriation Bill
Washington March 3 The conference report on the army appropriation bill was agreed to. A bill to retire national bank notes and issue Treasury legal tender notes was referred. A resolution on Alabama election fraud went over. Navy enlistments bill move reconsidered. Agricultural bill passed. Cuban resolutions adjusted and returned for correction. Senate adjourned after executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alien
United States
Treasury
Ailen
Chandler
Committee On
Alabama
Senate
Gorman
House
Committee On Foreign Relations
Cuse
Messrs Harman
Rep
Mont
Gardner
N. J
Gillett Coep
Mass
Judiciary Committee
Missing Cambridge woman returns home after scare
Jessie Nicholson, employed at G. P. Baker's on Buckingham street Cambridge, reappears at Mrs. Bell’s South Boston home after a Monday night disappearance. The tale of a suitor is denied. Nicholson met her friend near Harvard square transfer station and went home. Her aunt Mrs Morrison learned of the close link and saved a police call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Nicholson
G. P. Baker
Buckingham Street
Cambridge
Mrs. Bell
Dill Avenue
Boston
Miss Nicholson
Harvard Square
Fires Prompt Alarm and Small Blazes Across City
Three small fires were reported last night: a $50 basement blaze at 18 Rochester Street in a four story frame dwelling owned by Brian Gallagher and occupied by Jacob Rubenstein sparked by a kerosene lamp. A $25 curtain and gas jet fire on the second floor of 27 Lyman Street home of E. W. S. Jones and occupied by James Dolan. A $50 minor fire at a West End power house building on Albany Street, cause unknown, extinguished without a bell alarm.
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Rochester Street
Brian Gallagher
Jacob Rubenstien
Engine 6
Lyman Street
E. W. S. Jones
James Dolan
West End
Albany Street
Elks Benefit at Boston Theatre Offers Varied Entertainment
A Boston Theatre benefit afternoon program for the Elks promises a range from Shakespeare to song with humor as Reeves's American Band opens at 11 30 and New York artists follow before their 1 O'clock train to evening shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Boston
Reeves
New York
Colonial Supper and Social at Somerville Church
The First Universalist Church vestry in Somerville hosted a U P C Union supper, then a colonial themed social with about thirty participants. Prizes went to Miss Ethel Morritt for best costume. a concert followed featuring Frank Burroughs Iva Maybee Spratt Lincoln Bradford Watts and Alice Davis in dance and instrumental numbers.
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First Universalist Church of
Somerville
Ethel Morritt
Frank Burroughs
Iva Maybee
Spratt
Miss Lincoln
Horace Bradford
Alexander Watts
Alice Davis
Inspectors Knox and Douglas Nab Three Shoplifters
Inspectors Knox and Douglas led a vigilant day of shoplifting seizures securing three suspects. Lucy Martin aged 46 Maud Grant aged 40 of 142 Leverett Street were caught taking goods from a major store. Henrietta Shaw of 8 Bower Street was arrested for larceny from the same store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Douglas
Lucy Martin
Maud Grant
Leverett Street
Henrietta Shaw
Bower Street
Salvation Army Leaders Call For Unity In Disorder
Commissioner Eva C Booth and Brigadier William Brewer address troops after army ranks clash. The speech centers on faith and loyalty to the cause, with references to the river of life and salvation. Notable attendees include Commander Eva Booth, Colonel Alexander Nicoll, Major Alice Lewis, and Ensign Paulson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Services
Eva C. Booth
William Brewer
Nicoll
Scotland
Paulson
Jubilee Band
Eva Booth
Alexander Nicoll
War Cry
Alice Lewis
London
Marshall
Portland
May Agnew
New York
Ensign Paulson
Sweden
Maine Tragedy: Sisters Jennie and Grace Irving Fatally Assaulted
Miss Jennie Irving aged 47 and her sister Grace aged 51 were attacked by Luther Antoine who had been hired to help on their farm near Old Town Maine. He restrained Jennie and fatally battered Grace with a iron bar, then shot himself as a neighbor approached. Both women survived long enough for aid but were deemed unrecoverable. Antoine 30, had worked for the sisters for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldtown
Jennie
Grace Irving
Luther Antoine
Antoine
Grace
Hopkins
Bushaw
Jennie Irving
O. S. Pease
Irving Sisters
No Boxing For Reward Bill Introduced By Judiciary Committee
The committee on judiciary reported a bill to the House yesterday prohibiting boxing matches or sparring exhibitions for which participants receive any pecuniary reward. Violators face fines up to 200 dollars or up to three months in the House of Corrections, or both. The prevailing view is the bill will not pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Judiciary
Beacon Hill
House of Correction
John B. Day’s Place in National Arbitration
Former New York Baseball Club president John B. Day will oversee minor leagues for the National Board of Arbitration. He will adjust disputes explain the new national agreement and facilitate board business. Day’s work for the national game and his popularity are noted as benefits to the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Day
New York Baseball Club
National Board of Arbitration
National League
Italian Columbus Society Endorses North End Playground Effort
The Columbus Society of Boston passed a resolution thanking Councilman John A. Ryan Robert Treat Paine and others for pushing through in the Common Council Mr Ryan's order creating a North End playground for the health and pleasure of local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Society
Italian Columbus Society of Boston
John A. Ryan
Robert Treat Paine
North End
Porter Bly Injured Falling Through Hatchway at J Parker Co
John T Bly a 66 year old porter at J Parker & Co 79 Commercial street was startled by a cry of Look out and fell through a hatchway yesterday. He sustained severe internal injuries and a brain concussion and was taken to Emergency Hospital. He resides at 27 Anderson Street.
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John T. Bly
J. Parker & Co
Commercial Street
Anderson Street
Severe Kennebec River damage hits Maine mills and bridges
Augusta reports heavy damage across the Kennebec region. Fuller's mill at Searsmont washed away, Randall's mill at South Montville torn to pieces, five bridges in Searsmont destroyed, bridges washed away, lumber lost at Thorndike, and Gorham's Dresden home demolished. Skowhegan and neighboring towns also suffer widespread destruction.
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Augusta
Kennebec Journal
Fuller
Searsmont
Randall
South Montville
Thorndike
Fred Gorham
Dresden
Kennebec
Skowhegan
Norridgewock
Anson
North Anson
Solon
European Press Reacts to U S Congress Move
European newspapers and diplomats in Washington voice surprise and concern over the United States Congress action. London papers predict Spain will respond to perceived aggression, while Paris notes Spain faces a test of honor and readiness for any contingency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Congress
Algeria
French Corps Legislatif
Canada
House of Congress
Fact
Puncombe
London
James Gazette
Barcelona
Spain
Gazette
Europe
United States
Westminster Gazette
American House
Senate
Madrid
The
America
Globe
Cuba
Paris
Bermuda Freed From Detention Except for Explosives
United States District Attorney MacFarlane directs the marshal that the Bermuda and other property of the alleged filibustering expedition may not be detained beyond the explosives found on the lighter J S T Stranahan. The Bermuda remains subject to Robins Co libel, likely settled within twenty four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
MacFarlane
Bermuda
J. S. T. Stranahan
Robins & Co
Who Shot Isaacson in Worcester Mystery
Isaac Isaacson the Finlander shot last night remains comfortable at City Hospital with a possible recovery. Police believe he could name his assailants if he chooses. Holes in his coat and other suspicious circumstances fuel questions about the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Isaac Isaacson
Isaacson
Shipping News Arrivals and Clearances of steamers and schooners
The list notes arrivals of Steamer Carinthia Steamer Cambroman Steamer Ethelwold Steamer Parthian Steamer Tremont Steamer City of Gloucester and Schooner Onward with destinations including Liverpool Port Antonio Philadelphia Boston and Lynn Mass. Several schooners and steamers cleared including I V Dexter Ruth Robinson and Charles L Jeffrey. A reported arrival of bark Ontario at Dutch Island was incorrect with Ontario already arriving in Boston last Saturday.
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Carinthia
Inman
Liverpool
Alex Martin
Cambroman
Jones
Warren & Co
Ethelwold
McGrath
Port Antonio
Boston Fruit Company
Parthian
Snow
Philadelphia
E. B. Sampson
Tremont
Deering
Portland
City of Gloucester
Godfrey
Gloucester
Onward
Kelloch
Lynn
Mass
I. V. Dexter
Dext
Daylight
Vietareas
Ruth Robinson
Theall
Charles L. Jeffrey
Boothbay
New York
Sagamore
Boston
Yarmouth
Barnstable
Essex
Baltimore
H. M. Whitney
Saturn
Newport News
Wood's Hole
Dutch Island
R. I
Ontario
Buenos Ayres
California Wines Offer at Dock Square and Faneull Mall
Four bottles assorted wines offered at four dollars plus tax. Prices listed include peach and arkab varieties. Store locations are 17 Dock Square and 31 Faneuil Mall Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Wines Alion
Peanchard & Farkab
Dock Square
Faneull Mall Square
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Caporal
Yale-Princeton Hockey
Nakona Cowen
William E. Russell
John W. Corcoran
George Fred Williams
Baseball Notes
Cockran and
Miss Studholme
Qgompany
Riverside Casino Games
Utive and Judicial
She
South
Salvation Cause
Maine
John B. Day's
Minor Leacuss
J. Ferre & Co
Brou
Pharmaciens
Shipping News
W. H. Parker
M. D
Balfinch St
Peabody Medical Institute
National Medical Association
Sundava
Chichester
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison Square
Philads
C. O. D. Mass
Phar Co
Jin
Warren Line
Roman
Norseman
MR Liverpool
Kansas
Michigan
Siten
Will
American Line
Southampton
St. Louis
Havre
Secord
International Navigation CO
Bowing Green
L. H. Palmer
State House
Cunard Line
State St
Alexander Martin
White Star Line
Queenstown
E. A. Adams & Co
Gener
Cor
Bread St
Merchants & Miners
Norfolk
Tenn. & Ga. Air Line
Atlantic Coast and Seaboard Air Line
Kanawha
Southern R. R
Baltimore & Ohio
G. P A
J. C. Whitney
Traffic
Baltimore, Md
Central of Georgia Railway
Plant System
Florida Central & Peninsular Railroad
NEW York & Ocea Steamship Co
Savannah
New England & Savannah Steamship Co
Lewis Wharf
A. Dew. Sampson
Agt
C. of
Ga. Ry
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Line
St Pt.m
Phila
Charleston
Wilmington
F. P. Wing
Central Wharf
BE. B. Sampson
Fis Building
International Steamship Go
Eastport
Lubeg
Calais
ST. John
Maritime Provinces
ST. Crolx
Commerce Wharf
Limesse
Machh
Poruand
E. A. Waldrun
Geo
Hoosac Tunnel
Charlestown
Custom House
Milk St
Atlantic Works
GO Tw
Border St
East
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