Contest for tenth district delegates pits Atwood against Peabody
Five tickets surfaced in the tenth district Republican scene with Atwood backing a Howland Folsom slate while Peabody supports Edward L. Pierce and Albert E. Pillsbury. Whispers say one Atwood ticket is a bluff or Reed MeInley aligned, and the contest may hinge on Dorchester support as St Louis delegates are chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Atwood
Frederick ‘W. Peabody
Atwood
Tenth
Dorcheser
T’s Peabody
J. Frank Howland
Charles E. Folsom
Alerman Folsom
Stuis
Reed
Orchester
Meinley
Folsom
St. Louis
Peabody
Edward L. Pierce
Albert E. Pillsbury
Atwood Ticket Names With Bluff Challenge In City Election
The article lists numerous names on the Atwood and Peabody tickets for a ward election, notes a rival bluff ticket allegedly planted by the Republican machine, and details withdrawals and endorsements including Merrill Swett and Jordan faction tickets with multiple signatories and contenders.
Disturbances in Venice and Sassari over Abyssinia debate
Reports describe disturbances in Venice and Sassari linked to opposition to conscripting young men for war. Public opinion splits over Italy’s continued pursuit of Abyssinia, with some warning folly and others urging continued action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Sassari
Italy
Abyssinia
Rioting in Rome and Milan as Italy faces anti government protests
Rioters clash with police in Rome Milan and Pisa damaging windows burning papers and disrupting rail and telegraph lines. Thirteen soldiers and policemen plus two rioters wounded. Protests momentum dampened by police action and limited turnout at the capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Areénewal
Pavia
Chamber of Deputies
Pisa
Africa
Crispi
Tribuna
Nazione
Milan
Piazza Colonna
Loss of the Abyssinians Nears Italian Toll and Pestilence Fears
Rome reports indicate Abyssinians suffered heavy losses at Adowa, nearly matching Italian casualties. Italy lost vast weapons and supplies, including guns, rifles, ammunition, and mules, with a war chest of gold and silver. A Red Sea blockade and siege at Adigrat are noted as Italian positions deteriorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Adova
Italian King Humbert Would Abdicate Before Leaving Eritrea
Despatch from Rome reports King Humbert declaring he would abdicate the Italian throne rather than abandon the Eritrean province in Africa. The statement underscores Italy's hardline stance on Eritrea amid colonial tensions.
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London
Rome
Humbert
Italy
Herythrea
Africa
Harvard Bats Up for Prizes at Mid-Winter Meeting
Three prize bats will be awarded to Harvard baseball candidates based on first base hit averages sacrifice hits and runs. Eligibility requires at least fifteen games played. Prizes include a mahogany bat ebony bat and rosewood bat with silver-banded engraving of winners and their records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Crimson
F. W. Thayer
Citizens caucus erupts over town ticket in Watertown
Watertown voters filled the Town Hall in a heated caucus that featured hissed candidates and shouted accusations as factions backed the Republican slate. After chaotic scenes and a near fight, balloting produced a slate of six selectmen and a full ticket for town offices.
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Watertown
Citizens’ Caucus
J. D. Monahan
M. J. Cunniff
Edward C. Clancy
Peter Sullivan
Blair
Fitz
T. J. Gavin
A. L. Richards
J. A. Burns
M. J. Kelley
C. F. Fitz
L. G. Blair
H. H. Sawyer
S. S. Gleason
F. E. Critchett
G. 8. Parker
W. E. Farwell
Reuben Puffer
T. F. Gallagher
H. Adelaide Coolidge
James H. Vahey
Trustees Public Library
Herbert Coolidge
W. H
Cuban orator presses Monroe Doctrine and armament policy
At Bridgeport March 6 a Republican Club banquet featured Governor Hastings of Pennsylvania and Senator Burrows of Michigan outlining American interventionism. Burrows urged stronger navy to protect Cuba, Armenia, and liberty, predicting Democratic decline within a year.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Bridgeport Republican Club
Fourth Regiment
Coffin
D. H. Hastings
Pennsylvania
J. C. Burrows
Michigan
Willis
Delaware
Sam” Fessenden
Stamford
W. C. Mowry
G. W. Hodge
B. P. Mead
Harbison
Hartford
New Haven
William H. Marigold
Hastings
Congress
Cuba
United States
America
Connecticut
Lincoln
Blaine
Democratic Party
Burrows
Boston Police and Fire Commissioners Shown in Fine Half Tone
Illustrations depict the Boston Police Commissioners and Fire Commissioner, alongside William Barrett and several noted crooks in fine half tone artistry.
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Boston
William Barrett
Daly Plans Billiard Tourneys Across Major Cities
Maurice Daly seeks a series of billiard tournaments in New York Chicago and Boston or other cities. He offers 5000 in prizes for Ives Schaefer and Slosson in 18 inch balk line or cushion carroms with Daly possibly competing. 2000 prizes for New York and Chicago and 1000 for Boston plus 250 entrant fee with 100 forfeited to winners. Entries close on the 15th.
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Maurice Daly
New York
Chicago
Boston
Ives
Schaefer
Slosson
Daly
Metropolitans and Randolphs scores in Brockton Bowing card
In Brockton Bowing meets the Metropolitans 2378 over Randolphs 2845 and Brockton Bowing Charlestown 2672 over Commercials 2658. Pawtucket Rhode Island Polo results show Pawtucket 7 Salem 2 while Clinton Polo archives list Clinton 7 Woburn 6.
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Brockton
Pawtucket
R. I
Salem
Clinton
Woburn
Charlestown
Commercials
Plans for Boston horse show interior changes revealed
Mechanics building will host the Boston horse show in mid April with a 75 by 145 foot ring covered in tar paper sand and tanbark. A ten foot promenade balcony will overlook the ring with eighty two boxes arranged along three sides and ends. Over one hundred horses from New York are already nominated for entry. H E B Field, formerly of Madison Square Garden, now handles business representation after Dr Goddard's death.
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Mechanics
Boston
New York
H. E B. Field
Goddard
Fall River Dominates Grays In 11–0 Rink Win
Fall River crushed the Grays 11 to 0 in a showcase performance. Parsons and Wootke led a swift, outclassing attack while the defense held firm throughout the game. The Grays scored none as they clung to penalties in the second period.
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Fall River
Providence
Grays
Fall Rivers
Parsons
Baseball and coaching moves across leagues and teams
A. Sullivan of Dover notes John Morrill led the Boston club 1832 to 1887 with Frank Selee in charge since 1890. Jess Burkett coaches Holy Cross. New York team arrives Charlestown. Dowd and Cooney report Sunday in St. Louis. Team heads south March 2. Rochester pays $800 for Dan Shannon from Wilkes-Barre. Jimmy Casey to report Toronto April 1. Eastern League schedule ends in September.
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A. Sullivan
Dover
N. H
John Morrill
Boston
Frank Selee
Jess Burkett
Holy Cross
New York
Charlestown
N. Y
Tommy Dowd
Cooney
St. Louis
Rochester
Dan Shannon
Wilkesbarre
Jimmy Casey
Lawrence
Toronto
Boxing Gossip Highlights Boston Exhibition Fallout
The Music Hall boxing show drew a massive crowd before the fire order halted sales. Burley and Godfrey drew criticism for a lackluster fifteen rounds despite top pay. Flaherty’s elbows, Mullins praise for Foley, and Corrigan Leary talk dominate after a night of fevered excitement.
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Music Hall
Boston
Burley
Godfrey
City Point Athletic Club
Mr. Godfrey
Martin Flaherty
Mr. Flaherty
Mullins
Spike Sullivan
Flaherty
Captain Daly
Joe Evans
Foley
Connecticut
Corrigan-Leary
Corrigan
Leary
Yale Mass Meeting Decides Henley Crew Vote
Yale students gather in Alumni Hall with about 500 undergraduates as Anson Phelps Stokes Jr presides. President di Sibour states faculty consent and trip plans. motion to send the crew passes 463 to 16, with no discussion of funding.
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Haven
Conn
Yale
University
Alumni Hall
Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr
Yale News
di Sibour
Navy
Henley
Newnes to Challenge in Grand American Cup Yacht
The Glasgow Herald reports a yacht under construction at Henderson's ship yards in Glasgow ordered by Sir George Newnes. The vessel is intended as a challenger for the America's Cup.
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Glasgow
The
Glasgow Herald
Henderson
George Newnes
Local Racing Notes and Upcoming Handicaps
James Golden of Mystic Park plans a sale later this month Taunton hosts a state races meeting for three year olds Ben Walker lists eleven starts this season and is visiting in Boston About fifty horses training at Gravesend The Brooklyn Suburban and Metropolitan handicap entries are declared for the spring races
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James Golden
Mystic Park
Taunton
Ben Walker
Boston
Gravesend
Brooklyn
Wilson Defeats Yatter in Murray & Irwin Pool
Harry Wilson of the West End defeated Mose Yatter 125 to 100 in a pro pool tournament at Murray & Irwin's Score. The evening lineup lists LeMartin versus Ingraham following the match.
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Harry Wilson
She West End
Mose Yatter
Murray & Irwin
LeMartin
Ingraham
Wilson
Yatter
American Professionals to Tour Europe for Racing Honors
A group of American professionals led by Thomas W. Eck sails from New York to Europe to race against top French and other European riders. The squad includes John S. Johnson, A. E. Wenng, Ray McDonald, Antone Johnson, Harry Hulse, Florence, and others. They plan to race in England, Scotland, Ireland, and beyond, aiming for records and the Olympia games in Athens. Johnson seeks to beat the French rapid sprinter known as little Michael.
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France
Zimmerman
Italy
Germany
Belgium
Michael
Columbia
New York
Thomas W. Eck
A. E. Wenng
Eck
Johns. Johnson
Antone Johnson
J. S. Johnson
Harry Hulse
Toronto
Florence
Indianapolis
Ray McDonald
Eddy Bald
Buffalo
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Holland
Spain
Greece
Johnson
Weing
Athens
Massachusetts club adds nine new members and plans
Nine members including John Thomas humorist and G B Appleton join the Massachusetts club at its regular meeting. A committee will attend the State House hearing on the lamp bill. Potential land purchase for a new clubhouse is reported, and the annual April 14 club run is announced. Joseph Swan named auditor. A Providence excursion for newspaper men is planned with a special car. The lamp bill’s fate is tied to Governor Greenhalge’s death.
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Massachusetts Club
John Thomas
G. B. Appleton
Fred S. Blodgett
George R. Wilbur
H. E. Morine
H. S. Locke
R. D. Rodgers
State House
Emory T-ppett
E. W. McGlewen
Lon
Joseph Swan
Uptown
Providence
Old Colony
Greenhalge
Maryland
New York Assembly
Senate
St. Louis
Cabanne
Titus
Mr. Cabanne
League of American
Garden City and Suffolk Cycle clubs pool and whist results
Newton reports a whist and pool tournament last night at Garden City rooms. Whist scores show Garden City teams 29 and 38 defeating Suffolk 26 and 25 respectively. Pool results list Grant 50 Hahn 12 and Cross 50 Gordon 34 for Garden City over Suffolk.
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Newton
Garden City
Suffolk
Pool
Grant
Hahn
Cross
Gordon
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Ricotti
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Saracco
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T. Lyman Howe
George F. Jordan
Henry S. Babbitt
C. R. Beale
George F. Lowell
C. W. Fleming
C. H. Davis
W. L. Chase
H. A. Moore
George S. Haddock
Edward T. Lamb
W.W. W. Hibbard
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P. J. Andrew
J. M. Strait
T. W. Curtis
L. M. Campbell
H. W. Burr
C. F. Peck, JR
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George O. Wood
George L. Burt
B. B. Whittemore
P. J. Barrows
Daniel Lovering, JR
J. J. May
H. D. Pope
J. S. Curant
Henry F. Howe
Henry Richardson
S. B. Holbrook
W. BE. Murdock
J. D. Whitcomb
Bray Wilkins
H. P. Page
W. D. Brigham
Edwin J. Lewis, JR
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Arthur Little
BE. H. Morgan
Parker
H. C. Short
B.A. Wyman
W. Peabody
George G. Bradford
Gheorgh F. Harding
Louis M. Clark
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G. L. Burt
H. B. Blackwell
P. Jackson
Otis Eddy
C. A. Young
J. Loring Thayer
M. Nichols
G. E. Smith
J. M. E. Morrill
N. R. Perkins
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Mr. Atwood
John ¥. Merrill
Quincy
Augustus Swett
Roxbury
J. P. Jordan
Merrill-Swett
I. W. Adams
George R. Nazro
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A. R. Storer
C. A. Ufford
J. Henry Bean
W. B. Meachum
B. T. Wheeler
J. K. Berry
D. H. Moulton
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J. B. Light
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H. S. Towle
S. A. Paunce
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Edward A. Paige
Edward H. Willard
William C. Greene
George T. Dexter
J. Lodge Eddy
George B. Harriman
M. H. Curley
H. S. Wheelock
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Thomas YT. Teenan
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Bowler
DaMon
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Bastile
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American Police World Pub. CO
Globe Building
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Milwaukee
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Tall River
Sword
Connell
Maynard Pierce
Pierce
Wodtke
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Lyons
Porter
Mike Murphy
Prescott Club
Henry
Billy Stanton
Portland
Halifax
Kid Carleton
James Duffy
Warrenton Street
J. C
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Lynn
Eddie Connolly
Joe Flaherty
A. C. M’kenzie
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Turf Notes
Brook
Navarre
Clifford Steeee
Domino
Keenan
Lazzaurone
Halma
Dr Rice
Bright Phebus Ee
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Governor Lake Shore
Che
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Emma
Stephen Ja
Wee Flora Thornton
King Arthur II
Pure California Wines
Lion
Slandmaan & Farrar
Deck Square
Faneuil Mall Square
Europe
Failurs Impossibrie Medical CO
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