Firehouse repairs urged for crammed South Boston engines
Firehouse conditions across South Boston are cramped and poorly vented with old foundations decaying. Firemen urge steam heat, better ventilation, larger spaces, and a unified modern building for Engine 1 and Ladder 5, plus repurposing older houses for police use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter Avenue
West Fourth Street
Engine 1
Ladder 5
Dorchester Avenue
Andrew Square
Boston
Along the Water Front at City Wharf and Beyond
The schooner Mary O Neill capt Watts arrived back after a February voyage to Fernandina, part of a flotilla of ships causing delays. The Rachel Emery heads for repairs at Rockland while shipwork costs drive traffic to Maine. Snowstorms and gale force winds slow Portland and Penobscot, with ice and harbor diversions. In Gloucester, a fishermans death occurs when Frank Doyle of Henri N Woods falls from a vessel trying to board Grayling, aged 31, survived by Mrs. Howard. services arranged by the Fishermen's Union on Atlantic Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary O'Neill
Watts
Fernandina
Barkentine
Rachel Emery
Burnham
James H. Hoyt
Rockland
State
New York
New England
Portland
Penobscot
Maine
Winterport
T Wharf
Frank Doyle
Gloucester
Henri N. Woods
Grayling
North Pier
Howard
Salutation Reef
North End
Ig City
Boston
Emma W Wn
Fishery’s Union
Atlantic Avenue
Gossip of the Turf Circles Around Calvins Entry and Eastern Races
The article lists Calvins turf representation for Mr Salisbury and J G Taylor entering strong lines in the Grand Circuit. It details Buffalo pace entries including Guinette Henry F Moonstone Vitelli Alcyo B B Clayhontas and others, plus plans for Directum and other stallions, purses in Nice, and notes on trainers Geers Lyon and possible judges at tracks this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin
Mr. Salisbury
J. G. Taylor
Joe Patchen
New York
Buffalo
Guinette
Henry F
Moonstone
Vitelli
Alcyo
B. B
Clayhontas
Ween Wilkes
Fred K
Berkshire Courier
Alle L
Whirligig
Sterling
Sioux City
Helen Leyburn
Autrain
Grace Simmons
Nice
James Gordon Bennett
City of
Country Club of
Brookline
Jockey Club
California
Directum
King of
Monroe Salisbury
James Dustin
Messrs. Simmons
McDowell
Western Turf Congress
Turf Congress
Fleetwood
Westbrook
Colonel J. Gaylor
St. Louis
Robert J. Westbrook
Kansas
Amherst's Strong Man Sets New College Total Record
Amherst, March. Henry W. Lane of Keene, New Hampshire, broke college total strength records this afternoon. Instructor R F Nelligan calls Lane's total phenomenal and among the best in the world. Lane, not previously on Amherst teams, is among the senior class top four scholars and a Phi Beta Kappa member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Henry W. Lane
Keene
N. H
R. F. Nelligan
Lane
Phi Beta Kappa
Boston New Bedford Rivalry Score Report
In Boston New Bedford area action, Boston trailed 8 to 7 at one point while Salem-Lynn led 3 to 2 in another segment. Pawtucket-Pawtucket registered a 7 to 1 margin over Providence, showing regional results across the matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New Bedford
Salem—Lynn
Salem
Pawtucket
Providence
Wagon Hits Woman. Driver Arrested for Assault
Bridget Conley of 45 West Second Street South Boston was struck by a horse and wagon at Canton Street and Harrison Avenue. Samuel C Harris of Waverly fled the scene and was later arrested at Station 4 on charges of assault and battery as the injured woman, now at City Hospital, is reported to be gravely hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Conley
West Second Street
South
Boston
Canton Street
Harrison Avenue
Samuel C. Harris
Waverly
Harris
Station 4
Union Church Chorus to Present Ten-Number Programme
The Union Church Chorus under Eben H. Bailey will perform ten numbers this evening at Union Church. Assistants include Ralph W. Shaffer as pianist and soprano Jeanne E. Bradford with baritone William W. Walker. Readers Clare L. Plummer and pianists Mabell L. Stone, Bertha F. Stone, and Frances W. Lyman participate. Proceeds aid the Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society for its national convention costs in this city.
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Union Church Chorus
Union Church
Eben H. Bailey
Ralph W. Shaffer
Jeanne E. Bradford
William W. Walker
Clare L. Plummer
Bertha F. Stone
Mabell L. Stone
Frances W. Lyman
Miss Bradford
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society
Harvard Faculty Delays Vote on Football Abolition Request
Harvard faculty met to consider the athletic committee's communication but took no action and tabled the matter until two weeks later. The delay signals a division of opinion with some favoring enforcing the initial vote to abolish football while others resist. potential outcome includes restricting games to college or home grounds.
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Harvard
Boxing match set for April 1 in Boston
Backers of Dick O'Brien and Bobby Dobbs reached final arrangements for a championship boxing contest in Boston. The bout is scheduled for Monday evening April 1 with each side posting a $250 forfeit, securing the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick O’brien
Bobby Dobbs
Boston
O’brien
Dobbs
Boxing Big Night in Music Hall Promises Frie ndly Rivalries
Captain A W Cooke guarantees appearance weight 158 pounds at eight on show day for middleweight New England title. Griffo defeats Leeds to boost form as Jimmy Dime match looms. Daly to referee. Smith and O'Brien four rounds. Kelly D Arcy and Fenton Donovan also slated. Master of ceremonies John M Sullivan invited. tickets on sale. A reader asks about Billy Smith’s real name Amos Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Cooke
New England
Griffo
Horace Leeds
Leeds
Jack McAuliffe
Music Hall
Jimmy Dime
William Daly, Jr
Griffo and
Dime
Billy Smith
Dick O’brien
Walcott- Smith
Ted Kelly
Tom D’arcy
Paddy Fenton
Jerry Donovan
John M. Sullivan
Maher Seeks Kilrain Bout in Baltimore
Irish champion Peter Maher writes Eureka Athletic Club of Baltimore proposing a six round bout to a decision with Jake Kilrain after failed Boston arrangements. Maher favors a Baltimore venue to settle the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Peter Maher
Eureka Athletic Club
Jake Kilrain
Maher
Kilrain
Boston
Newton Club Defeats Neighborhood Men At Riverside Lanes
The Newton Club bowlers beat the Neighborhood team by more than 100 pins last night on Riverside alleys, finishing 2543 to 2199. The winning lineup included Dearborn Tapley Buntin Pray and Savage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Club
Riverside
Dearborn
Tapley
Buntin
Pray
Savage
Grand opening of Ball Street Roxbury cycle club
A new July Ten Cycle Club opened at Ball Street Roxbury with officers elected: President George W. Bennett, vice-president Frank McGrady, secretary Jacob Bergh, treasurer Charles A. Heintz, captain Joseph P. Spang, lieutenant Jacob Berger, sergeant John Geisbecker. Jamaica Cycle Club named officers led by C A Underwood and J J Vogel with officers and staff listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Street
Roxbury
George W. Bennett
Frank McGrady
Jacob §. Bergh
Charles A. Heintz
Joseph P. Spang
Jacob 8. Berger
John P. Geisbecker
Jamaica Cycle Club
C. A. Underwood
J. J. Vogel
J. McGuire
H. Hudson
Mr. Larish
Sharp
W. Cole
Charles Oedel
A. W. Butterworth
C. F. Hudson
B. Rupert
D. C. Valentine
Messrs. Kilrae and Crozier
George Roberts
Charles Cobbett
George W Wilson rides Wolff American wheel at Bijou
George W. Wilson received a Spalding wheel from Horace Partridge on Monday night at the Bijou Opera House. Wilson expressed his enthusiasm for the Wolff American wheel in a letter noting plans to ride it this year and praising its merits. Partridge has kept the wheel in his window due to poor road conditions, drawing much attention alongside Wilson’s portrait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Wilson
Bijou Opera House
Horace Partridge
Partridge
Wilson
Roxbury
Gordon
John P. Lovell Arms Company
Broad Street
Washington Street
Nat Butler
Riverside Cycle Club Thanks Boston Post Leader
The Riverside Cycle Club expresses sincere thanks to Mr. Sibley of the Boston Post for interest shown during the agitation of the question The Negro and the L A W. The club stands ready to render service and acknowledge gratitude. Signed William H Hamilton President and William H Nott Secretary. 18 Milton street Boston Mass March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Cycle Club
Mr. Sibley
Boston Post
William H. Hamilton
William H. Nott
Milton Street
Boston
Mass
Yachting Notes Cannes Carnival Highlights and Plans
The Cannes yacht show featured reviews of steam sailing yachts with owners hosting guests aboard. Notable guests included Ogden Goelet Richard Winslow and Mr Lord of New York. Charles Francis Adams 2d sold W Harpoon to Otis Sheppard with cabin trunk plans for cruising and racing. E A Willard, Gould's racing lieutenant for Vigilant, spoke of lengthening the Vigilant and lining up a crew to sail home from Southampton next week under Captain Jeffrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannes
Ogden Goelet
Richard Winslow
Mr. Lord
New York
Cercle Nautique
Charles Francis Adams
Otis Sheppard
Waterhouse
Chessboro
E. A. Willard
George Gould
Willard
Herreshoffs
Southampton
Jeffrey
Athletic association formed in Marlboro Y M C A
Marlboro reports the creation of an athletic association with Harry T. Brown as manager and William C. Dodge as captain. Entries will be made for the Clinton Lancaster Athletic Association games on March 15.
Theatrical Season Rush at Boston Venues
The article details ongoing and upcoming engagements across Boston theatres with Mrs Potter and Mr Bellew in Charlotte Corday at Columbia Theatre, Dorcas at Boston Museum, Gismonda at Boston Theatre, and Trilby at Park Theatre. It notes Olga Nethersole’s Boston debut, rescheduled Faust cast due to illness, John Drew’s New York season plan, Haworth’s Richelieu at Castle Square, and Manola Mason’s Friend Fritz at Bowdoin Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trilby
the Park
Mrs. Potter
Mr. Bellew
Joseph Haworth
Castle Square
Olga Nethersole
New York
Palmer’s Theatre
Boston Museum
John Drew
the Empire
Palmer's Theatre
Brooklyn
Palmer’s
Richelieu
Fritz
John
Marion Manola Mason
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Baseball Season Opens and Offseason Trades Spark Talk
The Western League opens May 4 while Von der Ahe plans to trade Arthur Clark’s son. Mullane eyes a National League chance, else minor leagues. McGraw of the Baltimores attends college. a Sunday school course on the swearing commandment is suggested. Philadelphia signs twenty two players, St Louis sails to Little Rock for spring games, Pfeffer dispute fuels league criticism, and Comiskey, Pickett, and O Rourke set St Paul infield positions this season.
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von der Ahe
Arthur Clarkson
Tony Mullane
Chicago
McGraw
Baltimores
Philadelphia
Taylor
Carsey
Weyhing
Beam
Baldwin
McGill
Johnson
Smith
Kimball
Clements
Buckley
Grady
Boyle
Hallman
Sullivan
Cross
Reilly
Tighe
Thompson
Hamilton
Delahanty
Turner
St. Louis
Little Rock
Ark
Clarkson
Peitz
Brown
National League
Fred Pfeffer
St. Louis Brown
Pfeffer
Brush
Freedman
Byrne
Comiskey
Pickett
Tim’’ O’rourke
St. Paul
Haircutters ND Bros seek skilled barbers in town
Local ad from ND Bros at 49 Tremont inviting barbers to join their renowned shop. The notice emphasizes reputation and potential gains for applicants. No further details provided.
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ND Bros
Tremont
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Broadway
Dorfourth
Jim Hall
Peter
Detroit
Suffolk Athletic Club
Hall
Corbett
Tring
Kilrains
O’donnells
la Gripre Aubergier
Pougera
N. William St
the Post
Amos Peterson
Peterson
Amos Smith
Billy
Joe Corcoran
West End
Tom Carter
Jack Rodgers
South Boston
Glori
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Jim the
Woburn
Rob Roy
Young Griffo
High Rollers
Galifornia
Dock Square
Panewit Hall Square
Secretary McGinley
Springford
Chelsea
Hyde Park
J. Fecitt
J. C. Kerrison
Medfords
Papsa’' Barrow
Ae. C
Ballou
Finley Eres
Haven
Blakeslee
Vessin Ve Ee
Frodimbor Hs Ka
Fisher
Seees Owe
Ford
Burton Een Enneee Ee
Cambridgeport
Donnelly Ee
Crocker Nae
Bean
Cycle Trade Notes
Marlboro's New Athletic Club
J Wool Bury
Inter &T
Eseaane
Pauline Hall
Museum
M. Jean de Reszke
Faust
Marguerite
Mme
Melba
Marta
Mlle. Bauermeister
Siebel
Sofia Scalchi
Mephistopheles
M. Plancon
Valentina
Sig. Campanari
Wegner
Sig. de Vaschetti
Manguiere
Sig. Mancinelli
Manola-Mason Company
Charles J. Rich
Hollis Street Theatre
Birtie Dyar
McNamara Guards
Kelley
Miss Dyar
Park Theatre
A. M. Palmer
Adelphi Theatre
London
Palace Theatre
Inspector Byrnes
William Stafford
Florence Gerald
Nellie Maguire
A. O. Babel
Austin & Stone
Katherine Rober
Fanchon
Grand Museum
Clarise
Wilmot
Jessie Miller
Collins and
Willis
Paula
Dika
the Zolas
Mamie Flower
Ida Howell
Howard Atheneum
Caicedo
Keith's
Little Billie
the Lyceum
Entertainments
Mechanics’ Building
Huntington AV
Seesrseseesees Messrs, Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
Grand Opera
M. Jhan DE Eszke
Marguerite Marta
Veweigend
Mile
Bauermeister
Valentino Wagner
Campanari
Sig
de Vaschetti
M. Manguiere
Mancinelli
Rossini
Guglielmo Tell
William ‘Tell
Lucile Hill
Ryan
Ancona
Mariani
Plancon
Abramoff
Vanni
Rinaldini
Tamagno
Giuli
MANON
Grand Opera Box Office
Tremont Theatre
Copley Hall
Clarendon St
The
Boston Children’s Aid Society
Sunnyside Day Nursery
Silsbee
Marlboro St
Cadet Theatricals
Onn
Grand Museum, Cor. of
Dover and
Washington Sts
Les Freres
Dike
Hioward Atheneum
Columbia Theatre
Rich & Harris
Charles Frohman
Ippops
Potter
Bellew
Charlotte Corday
Dumas
Francillon
Camille
Zola
Therese
Elizabeth CC. Hamlin
Aimee Lachauose
EM Emollenhatser
Uncle Dudley
Armless Baldwin
Nickelodeon
Hanover Street
Baseball
Macon
Charles Snyder
Pat Daley
Billy Rhines
Cincinnati
American Pharmacy Fair
United States
America
Bens. Johnson
Franklin St
Boston, Mass
Triumpi
Dorcas Treme
Boston Theatre
Ugene Tompkins
Avi Davenport
Gismonda
Melbourne Macdowell
King of the
Castle Square Theatre
Roward
PI Rose Wee Cetesaesacee
Tremont St
Down Town Ticket Office
Rosedale
Hamlet
Risnaldo
Rosedalbe
Mr. Haworth
Llis Theatre
Isaac B. Rich
Mr. A. M. Palmer
Prince Ananias
Victor Herbert
Francis Nelison
Romin Hoo
Bijou
W. Wilson
Nd Sudbury S
Austin
Stone's
Tremont Row
Scollay Sq
Bowdoin SQ
MR. Chas. F. Atkinson
Theatre
Marion Anola
Jas. H. Wallt
John Ason Fritz
Ening
Bandit King
Casey
Inces
Murray & Mack
Finnigan’s Ball
Lyceum
Little Billie and
Nigkelodeon
Lator Zamen
Portland Staunch
F. Williams
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