Pavonia passengers recount voyage and near death ordeal
Among Pavonia survivors to reach Boston were Amos Grant and wife who stayed with Mrs. Grant's sister in Dorchester. Mrs. Grant, returning from England since 1893 with Arizona Joe's Wild West show, described seven days of terrifying gales and near death, praising Captain Atkin and the crew for bravery as boilers lurched and water filled cabins. She spoke of the ship’s warning feel and disappointment when hope shifted to the Horatio and then to Cunard's care at the Azores and Vega.
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Pavonia
Boston
Amos Grant
Mrs. Grant
Crescent Avenue
Dorchester
Atkin
Horatio
Firth
Wolviston
Courage on the Waves as Captain Atkin Urges Calm Rescue
The crew cheered Captain Atkin who ordered silence and guided the rescue at sea. First Officer Firth, amid a sinking boat, was saved by a life line after the Pargonta broke apart. Survivors reached shore drenched and grateful for the captain’s actions.
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Firth
New York Traveler Recounts Ocean Voyage Ordeal to Boston
Miss Colberg, a non English speaker, reached Boston after surviving a perilous voyage starting January 30 with boiler trouble and engine failures. She credited Captain Atkin and officer Mr. Firth for conduct and aid, and described a stay at the Azores before rescue.
Great Chess Match Opens With Boston Players on American Team
The 19th century international chess match begins today with Boston representatives John F. Barry and E. E. Southard on the American side. Pillsbury and Showalter are also listed. the Americans hope to repeat past wins while England seeks permanent possession of the silver trophy.
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Ay Os
America
Sir George Newnes
Boston
John F. Barry
KE. E. Southard
Pillsbury
Showalter
H. N. Pillsbury
J. H
H. W. Trenchard
Great Britain
Dificult
Barry
Southard
Marshall
Match Begins Today in New York and London
The chess contest starts today with American matches in Brooklyn at the Bank Building hall and British matches in London at Cannon Street Hotel. Ten tables per room, rapid telegraphic moves every fifteen seconds across New York to Ireland and onward to London. Two days of play from 10 a.m. New York time, 3 p.m. London time, with selection methods differing for each side.
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Bank Pbuilding
Brooklyn
Cannon Street
London
New York
Canso
Waterville
Ireland
Sailor praises Pavonia crew after storm ordeal
A passenger aboard the Pavonia recounts fear and relief after a storm, praising officers and crew for their care including timely hospital treatment for a sick traveler and hot meals. William Peters of 21 Lincoln street Brighton is named among the passengers.
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Vega
Pavonia
William Peters
Lincoln Street
Brighton
Courage and Criticism Amid Storm On Board Pavonia
Passenger Frank L. Scott from San Diego praises Chief Steward Glen for keeping meals flowing as passengers endured the storm on the Pavonia. He defends Captain Atkin as brave, while noting passengers criticized his restraint and absence from the hold during the danger.
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Glen
Pavonia
Frank L. Scott
San Diego
Cal
Vendome
Captain Atkin
Scott
Frys Defeat Charlestown in Tight Boston Amateur League Match
Arlington reports the 1 Frys beat Charlestown 2489 to 2483 in a close game on neutral alleys. The contests were part of the Boston Amateur League standings with a high scoring team effort from both sides.
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Arlington
Charlestown
Amer Werie
Chabers
Boston
Dickerman bowlers dominate Trade League match
Dickerman family team edged Beacons as Gordon Mekerman led with 595 pins and Mealey rolled 518 in a grand second string. Tuttle, from the winners, finished with 627 pins while the final score lists Dickerman ahead in a high scoring night.
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Beacons
Dickermans
Gordon
Mekerman
Mealey
Tuttle
Dickerman
Dean Esse
Brookline Highs Hold Tenth Winter Indoor Games
Brookline High School staged its tenth annual winter indoor games in Lower Town Hall, a top event for the boys program. The class of 0) swept the interclass meet 38 to 23 to 2, with a new running high jump record of 5 ft 6 1/2 in by Bob Shewell. Multiple sprint heats ran under 34 seconds for 20 yards, and results covered hurdles, shot put, potato race, slow bicycle race, and more, featuring notable placers S N Skilton and W A Quigley among others.
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Brookline High School
Lower Town Hall
Bob Shewell
S. N. Skilton
F. W. Wead
S. Smith
W. EL. Adams
C. Sh. Marshall
TP. Dana
E. W. Dorr
G. Kt. Ainsworth
H. &Kilton
G. R. Ainsworth
EK. W. Dorr
Fr. Skilton
O. Wilbur
P. C. Morse
M. A. McGream
P. Jones
W. A. Quigley
C. Wilbur
FE. W. Morse
SS. HH. Shilton
S. H. Shilton
A. Converse
C. B. Maranet
C. B. Marshall
DP. Hennessy
Nt. Skilton
Smino
R. SS. Shewell
D. Hennessy
J. W. Tuckerman
P. Dana
Wirst
W. RB. Marshall
S. Strickland
W. EB. Adams
TI. Dana
W. E. Adams
F. Rice
J. W. PA
Pean
A. Latham
Oliver Ditson Co Rolls to Mercantile League Win Over Dennison
Oliver Ditson Co defeated Dennison Manufacturing in a mercantile league match. Reilly led with an 8 string total of 46 and 212 in a single game, Fields posted 324 on three strings and 200 on a single, Devonshire rolled 662, Higgins of Dennison reached 404. The final score shows Ditson 860 703 184 2437 to Dennison 449 or 445? and other totals listed for each bowler.
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Oliver Ditson & Co
Dennison Manufacturing Company
Ditson
Dennisons
Reilly
Ditsons
Fields
Devonshire
Higgins
Dennison
Oliver Ditson CO. Rewler
Pt. Piett Oi
Css
Gedeeadenescaee
J. BR. Hollis
Dennison Mfg. CO. Bowler
Driscoll
E.e
Hawes
Keating
Huntingtons Win Penine Intercycle Championship
The Huntingtons clinched the Intercycle candle pin division title by one game over Middlesex and Chelesa Cycle clubs. Chelesa and Middlesex are tied for second and must face a roll-off. Suffolk led team records this season with Freeman claiming top single and three-string scores.
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Huntingtons
Middlesex
Chelesa
Suffolks
Freeman
Boston Post and Herald Win Liang In Newspaper League
In the Newspaper League last night the Boston Post won two of three against New Eng and News, while the Herald swept all three from the Traveler. The Herald-Traveler middle string tied, then Herald won the roll-off. Richards of Boston Post totaled 10 pins for the night, the high string in the match against New England News.
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Boston Post
New Engand News
Herald
Traveler
Herald-Traveler
Richards
New England News
Eeleae
BOS
Eeseeee
Ake Aa Og
Toston Post
ITT
N. E. News
Chelsea Cycle Club Clinches Intercycle Title With Dorchester Win
In the Intercycle tourney Chelsea Cycle Club men closed the season by beating Dorchester Wheelmen three straight. The final string tied and Chelsea won the roll off by 16 pins. Schultz of Chelsea led all rollers with 267. The Tiger Roadsters won three games by default. The score:
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Chelsea Cycle Club
Dorchester Wheelmen
Chelsea
Schultz
Tiger Roadsters
Taunton Odds East Weymouth In Overtime Thriller
Taunton defeats East Weymouth 8 to 7 after three seconds of overtime in a tight contest. Magee Jones and Muller starred for Taunton while Mullen shone for East Weymouth. East Weymouth had a goal negated by a foul. Referee White. Timer Mugnadier. Attendance unknown.
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Taunton
Mass
East Weymouth
Fnally
Magee
Jones
Muller
Tauntons
Mullen
Rockland Triumphs Over Plymouth for Eleventh Straight Win
Rockland extended its winning streak to eleven with a 11 to 6 victory over Plymouth. Standout players included Murphy Dawson and Janelle for Rockland and Nickerson Peters and Worth for Plymouth, while Tibbetts and Cashman paced the scoring totals. Attendance was listed as 00.
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Rockland
Nickerson
Peters
Worth
Plymouth
Andurphy
Dawson
Janelle
Tibbetts
Cashman
Lhrushes Mercer
Murphy
Iketeree—Blanchard
Timer—J. Kelly
Springfield loses final polo clash to New Britain in New Britain
Springfield Polo Club suffers a 6 to 3 defeat in New Britain as visitors score all goals in the first period while New Britain answers in the second. Mal Smith subbed for Connell after a broken skate. Burhes Hipson and Russell lead for New Britain with 8 and 5 points respectively. Referee Harrington and timer O Neill officiated.
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New Britain
Conn
Springfield
Rcary
Mal Smith
Connell
Britain
Springfeld
Burhes—Hipson
Russell
Burgess
Smith
Bartlet
Harrington
O' Neil
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Targeted for Asthmatic Sufferer
An advertisement claims Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup relieves coughs for asthmatics. It urges readers to try the product as a remedy.
Bicycle Notes on industry moves and cycling figures
Harry M. Gordon, veteran rider and Bos ton Newburyport record holder, named C R C centurion for Jamaica Plain. Alonzo W. Warren gains New England tire interests and opens an office at 67 Chauncy street. Appleton & Bassett take a downtown agency for Columbia Hartford Vedette bikes. Teddy Edwards sails for England March 25 due to his mother's illness. Unity Cycle Club officers announced led by President 178 Davis and Secretary Irving Hurd.
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Harry M. Gordon
Century
Liverpool
America
Unity Cycle Club
Davis
Irving Hurd
W. H. White
W. J. Raleigh
J. S. Rowan
David Fenner
Andrew Currie
Robert Ruggles
Georgetown hosts big indoor meet with collegians entering
Georgetown University plans a major indoor athletic meet next Saturday evening with entries from Princeton Yale Pennsylvania Columbia University of West Virginia Boston College and others. Romulus arrives in Chicago with manager Whitney to attempt to lift two stockyard bulls. Johns Hopkins drops track and field for next season as Choate arranges four horses from New York. English stallions Arkie and Shapfell arrive in Lexington to join Elmendorf stud farm. both are out of Angelica.
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Georgetown University
Princeton
Yale
Pennsylvania
Columbia
University of West Virginia
Boston College
Romulus
Tattersalls
Chicago
Mr. Whitney
St. Louis
Sandow
Aeyererment
Johns Hopkins University
Joseph H. Choate
Great Britain
New York
Lexington
Kky
J. B. Haggins
Elmendorf
Arkie
Shapfell
Angelica
Arklow
Hapfell
Skenda
Duke of Westminster
Ormondé
Orme
Ben D'Or
St. Simon
Imp. Order
Ornament
Senator Caffery Urges Duty Over Imperialism in Speech
Senator Caffery warns against imperialism and expansion, urging legislators to act only with constitutional right and honest conviction. Local figures H M Lamb and Charles F Adams praise the address and discuss Cuba and Philippines policy, while Winslow Warren accuses the McKinley administration of handling possession issues. Edward Atkinson adds remarks as the gathering considers future annexation and national direction.
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Republic
Caffery
H. M. Lamb
The
Free Trade League
Charles F. Adams
Codman
Winslow Warren
Edward Atkinson
Mr. Warren
McKinley
Congress
Mr. Adams
Senator Caffery
Caffery Urges Contraction of Expansion Policy
United States Senator Donelson Caffery, visiting Touraine, rejected expansion and urged contraction. He favors granting the Philippines a stable self governing system, opposes subjugation, and calls for recognizing Filipino independence with a European recognition. He questions the $20,000,000 payment to Spain and critiques administration aims regarding sovereignty and colonial policy.
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United States
Donelson Caffery
Touraine
Louisiana
Caffery
Post
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Spain
Europe
Ryan Ryan Fight Off In Hot Springs Showdown
The Tommy Ryan of Syracuse and Australian Jimmy Ryan bout in Hot Springs Ark was canceled as Jimmy Ryan refused to fight citing insufficient prize money. He did not participate, leaving the scheduled match unresolved.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Tommy Ryan
Syracuse
Jimmy Ryan
Connolly and McPartland Set for 25 Round Broadway Showdown
New York officials announced Eddie Connolly and Isid McPartland will fight twenty five rounds at the Broadway Athletic Club on March 14. The bout will be at 188 pounds with both boxers billed for a full distance clash.
Charley Mitchell Avoids Sharkey Match Amid Rumors
Boxing gossip notes Charley Mitchell remains silent on a potential bout with Sharkey while bets lean against a meeting. Details cover Fitzsimmons, Maher Ruhlin talk, and upcoming six round scraps in Chicago Philadelphia and Boston with various opponents and match terms.
Billy McGunnigle Dies In Brockton Area Baseball Star
William H. McGunnigle a famed local baseball player died at his Brockton home. He began his career in 1875 and left a widow and several children.
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Brockton
William H. Mc Gunnigle
Ahe
Shaw and Holland reach Canada racquet final in Montreal
In Montreal, Shaw of Boston advances to the Canada championship final after defeating Apple-Barth of Montreal in straight sets. Holland of Montreal, last year’s Canadian champ, won his semi against Rolland of New York in straight sets, setting up a final with Shaw tomorrow.
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Montreal
Que
Mareh
Holland
Shaw
Boston
Canada
Omorrow
Apple- Barth
Prontreal
Pirate
Sinks
Rolland
Lamontisne
New York
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Marie Colberg
Cunard
Azores
Petersen
Haskins Street
Mr. Firth
Leah Pillar
Boyle Bros
Washington St
British
OLD Belfry
South Boston
Hep
Josephs Bow
Snaler
Bonemians
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Towler
T'd. O' Brien
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Wear Eeewere
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Klaus
Taninger
Brookline Games
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Tullie
Forrest
Huntington
Tigers
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Chelsea Ore Club
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Kirk
Raeeereereree
Berne
C. W. Tromeyer
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N. Homeyer
Cutler
Yerer
O'Neil
Sereereeeer
Rockland, II
World OF Sport
Duffy’s Pure
Duffy Malt Whiskey CO
Rochester, N. Y
Cuba
Hawaii
Senator Hoar
Hoar
Daniel Webster
Hour
Pacific
Cortes
Bacon
McKinery
Caffrey
Ryan
Charley Mitchell
Sharkey
Mitchell
Witzsimmons
Charley
Sailor Pugilist
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
New Orleans
Sullivan
Corbett
Humane Societies
Joe Bernstein
Dolly Lyons
Greenwood Athletic Club
Bil Stone
Austin Rice
Jim Stone
Stone
Ricer Callahan
Rice
Billy Smith
Kid Lavigne
San Francisco
Maher
Ruhlin
Goddard
Bob Armstrong
Yank Kenney
Bob Fitzsimmons
Bettors
Kenney
Eddie Connolly
Charlie McKeever
Philadelphia
McKeever
Connolly
Billy Whistler
Billy Needham
St. Paul
Needham
Corker
Mike Sears
Joaobinson
Frank Connolly
Mark Connors
Billy
M’gunnigle
Spalding
Sval
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