Ice and Snow No Bar to These Men
Norman Oss and Frank Carter masters of two vessels in the American herring fleet reached Bt. John's Newfoundland after four days of snow marching with three other travellers and two guides. They trudged across snow fields to the railroad due to ice floes blocking the Bay of Islands and western Newfoundland. Their report notes immense interior snow drifts and halted traffic on the Eastern Division for a month with tracks hard to clear.
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BT. John's
N. F
Norman Oss
Frank Carter
Bay Islands
Gloucester
Mass
Bay of Islands
Newfoundland
New Cunarder for the Boston Line The Carpathia in Fall
Boston will gain a new Cunard ocean liner on the Boston to Liverpool route via Queenstown on April 14 with the Carpathia. The ship will sail to New York on its initial trip and then operate regularly to Boston in the fall. Captain Thomas Potter of the Altonia is floated as a probable commander for the new liner.
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Carpathia
Liverpool
Queenstown
Cunard Line
New York
Thomas Potter
Altonia
Cunard
Colored Christians in Legal Battle Over Mercantile Venture
In Boston a split Church of God and Saints of Christ faced a Municipal Court showdown as elder Jesse B. Thornton sues former treasurer Mosely for 109 dollars tied to a planned cooperative venture. The divided congregation includes both bolters and supporters with Bishop Crowded present as testimony proceeds.
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Boston
Churches of God
Saints of Christ
Philadelphia
Bkiy
Jesse B. Thornton
Joan J. Mosely
Bolters
Co-Operative
Jonn Z. Simmons
Edwin H. Watson
Bishop Crowdey
Ex-Alderman Norton’s buggy ride ends in mishap
The Brockton fair crowd included ex-Representative Joseph J. Norton and ex-Councilman George Donohue who rode in a light wagon loaned by horseman Miley. At the livery, a mix up tied Clark’s wagon to the horse, causing the overloaded buggy to collapse and end in wreck before reaching Ashton.
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Brockton Fair
Joseph J. Norton
Norton
Randolph K. Clark
Miley
Peabody Bank Case Near Its End
Former South Danvers Bank cashier G. M. Foster admits using bank funds to pay for some of his 39 shares amid misappropriation charges. Witnessed under cross examination by Special Assistant District Attorney Jones, details of notes and renewals are disputed. Arguments will precede Judge Lowell’s jury charge next Monday.
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G. M. Foster
South Danvers Bank
Jones
Foster
J. W. Dickinson
Dickinson
Anderson
Lowell
Knife Attack Suspect Convicted in West End Incidents
Thomas Clayton a 23 year old prowler faced two stabbings in the West End. He struck Edward Maguinnes’ son on Chardon street July 11 and John Hines a sledging house clerk February 14. Convicted after trial, he received a three year sentence to the House of Correction.
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Thomas Clayton
West End
Edward Maguinnes
Chardon Street
Red Light
John H. Hines
Superior Criminal Court
House of Correction
Sentences Handed Down by Superior Criminal Court
Judge DeCourcy sentenced Harry M. Anderson to two years for larceny and Theodore Boyd to twenty months for larceny. Coleman McDermott received two years for robbery and Bernard Horan was given eighteen months for robbery.
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Judge DeCourcy
Superior Criminal Court
Harry M. Anderson
House of Correction
Theodore Boyd
Coleman McDermott
Bernard Horan
Evangelist Book Thief Arrest Alleges Larceny Ring
Roxbury physicians tricked by thieves posing as patients recover part of stolen property. Defendants Percy M. Peacock and Charles S. Miller pleaded guilty to two and four counts of larceny. Miller, once in evangelistic work, is described as well connected with East Boston ties. Peacock, a dental student, lived with Miller’s circle and with Peacock’s family previously.
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Roxbury
Roxbury Court
Percy M. Peacock
Nonqult Street
Dorchester
Charles
Miller
Warrenton Street
Boston
New York
Peacock
Walcott Wins by Fifth Round KO at Criterion Club
Joe Walcott, the Black Demon of this city, knocks out Charley Haghey of Lowell in the fifth round at the Criterion Club. Haghey was down in the second round but rose to fight on before Walcott finished with six lefts and a right. Preliminaries also produced clear winners Delmont Medford, Baldwin, and Mullins over Lynch Cambridge Perry Vanuch.
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Joe Walcott
Black Demon
Charley Haghey
Lowell
Criterion Club
Haghey
Walcott
Hughey
Young Delmont
Medford
Johnny Lynch
Cambridge
Matty Baldwin
Noah Perry
Joe Mullins
Fred Vanuch
Yale Boxer Hurt After Friendly Bout
Arthur L. Griffiths of Malden Mass medical student at Yale suffered a cerebral hemorrhage after a friendly boxing match with a fellow student in January. He swooned at the end, remained unconscious for hours, and spent seven weeks in Grace Hospital with a long fever before beginning recovery.
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New Haven
Donn
Arthur L. Griffiths
Malden
Mass
Yale
Grace Hospital
Griffiths
Boxing Gossip Highlights Health Club Show and Future Bouts
The Health and Physical Culture Club in Boston drew 509 members for a top boxing event refereed by Captain Bill Daly. Briggs defeated Rochester’s opponent, with threats of future big bouts at Chelsea’s rink as plans expand for better facilities and more instructors.
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Boston
Bill Daly
Johnny Sheehan
South Boston
Kid Brady
Buffalo
Sheehan
Brady
Kid Hessel
Jim Collins
Young Allen
Martin Clougherty
Briggs
Rochester
Dan Creedon
Jim Smith
National Sportnt Club of
London
Chelsea
Pythian
Jimmy Briggs
Fred Bryson
Waltham
New England
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Huchey McGovern
Tod Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Tommy Duffy
Fred Vanich
Young Fitzsimmons
Jamaica Plain
Patsey Sheppard
Charles T
Dover
Ace
Thomas O'Brien
Sarsfeld Athletic Club
Friendship Hall
Roxbury
Patsy Kellther
Tom Daly
Young Legeimreons
Matty Baldwin
Young Cahill
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Jerry Callahan
Sarsfield
John R. Smith
Lenox Athletic Club
Young Aryant
Somerville
Curley Sullivan
Charlestown
Young Wrntz
South End
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Roxduro
Young Sidney
Young Painte
Harry Smith
New York
Billy Ryan
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
East Boston Wins Municipal League Basketball Championship
East Boston Gym defeats South Boston 16 to 9 to clinch the league title. The game drew over 300 spectators including Bath Commission Chairman Thomas J. Lane and New York’s J. J. McCarthy of Mott Haven A. C. Bryce starred for the victors.
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South Boston
Thomas J. Lane
Bath Commission
J. J. McCarthy
Mott Haven A. C
New York
Bryce
Killilea Here To Raise Funds For New York Team
Henry J. Killilea owner of the Boston Americans visited Boston on private business said to raise funds for the New York club. Baseball insiders note cash troubles hinder Ban Johnson’s efforts to invade New York as Killilea arrived unexpectedly and left for New York on the midnight train.
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Henry J. Killilea
Killilea
New York
Ban Johnson
Henry J. Killiler
Boston Americans
New York Americans
Johnson
Boston
Joe Gavin
Huntington Avenue
Parker House
Boston Nationals to Give Nelson Long a Trial
Boston Nationals prepare for a Southern trip as Nelson Long of Hamilton Ontario joins the club for a trial. The report notes Long will see action as the team evaluates him for a possible roster spot.
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Boston Nationals
Nelson Long
Boston
Hamilton
Ontario
Morrow, Hamilton
Pitcher Buckenberger's 1910 NEL season with Lawrence
The pitcher Buckenberger joined Lawrence in the New England league after a long summer trial. He won 18 games and lost 12. He batted for 122 and fielded for 968 as a versatile player.
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Buckenberger
Long
Lawrence
Cutler to Play Billiards in Paris
Albert G. Cutler, the young Boston billiard expert, will probably go to Paris soon to compete in an academy there. This move signals a growing international stage for American billiards talent.
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Cutler
Paris
Albert G. Cutler
Boston
Chickering
Slosson Plans Paris Academy Opening April 20
George F. Slosson moves toward formal agreements to open a Dillard academy on Boulevard des Italians near the Grand Hotel in Paris. Boston billiard figure Mr. Cutler is noted as the first invited to an academy team. The opening is scheduled for April 20.
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George F. Slosson
Slosson
Dillard
Boulevard Des Italians
Grand Hotel
Paris
Cutler
Boston
Allston Golf Club Wins Twice in Candlepin League
In Newton at the Allston Golf Club, the tame team defeated North Gate two of three games. Frost led scoring with 105 in a single game and 260 total. Final scores show Allston G 1270 to North Gate 1205.
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North Gate
Frost
Tingle
Allston G
Ee i
Foster
Burrage
Tyler
Wells
Dunbar
Warren
Nutt
Field
Estabrook
Malden Narrowly Falls to Melrose in Interclub Match
Malden lost two of three in a last night Interclub match on Malden alleys with Melrose. Harris led with 250 high series while no bowler exceeded 88 in a single game as Malden totaled 1215 to Melrose 1201 in the pinfall.
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Poultry
Wright
Clark
Ween
Bickford
Kilton
Littlefield
Houghton
Kinsman
Scannell
Malden
Crete
Tlose
Harris
Melrose
Giepe
Sherman
Cochel
Joslin
Newton
Marsh
England
Crosby
Blake
Athlete's heart ends Eisenbrey rowing career at Penn
Robert Howard Eisenbrey of the University of Pennsylvania varsity crew and Henley eight has to resign from the eight and quit rowing after a serious athletic heart enlargement attack. The doctor recommends permanent abandonment of the sport due to three years of intense training.
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Philadelphia
Robert Howard Eisenbrey
University of Pennsylvania
Henley
Tarrasch Beats Pillsbury in Adjourned Chess Round
In Monte Carlo March 11 Tarrasch defeated Pillsbury in the adjourned fifth round of the international tournament. Current scores list Tarrasch 151 2, Maroczy 141 2, Teichmann 141 2, Pillsbury 14, Schlechter 131 2, Mieses 18, Marco 12, Taubenhaus 10, Wolf 10, Marshall 9, Mason 81 2, Albin 71 2, Reggio 5, Moreau 0. The ninth round is set for tomorrow.
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Pillsbury
Maroczy
Teichmann
Schlechter
Mieses
Marco
Taubenhaus
Wolf
Marshall
Mason
Albin
Reggio
Moreau
Automobile Association to admit individuals as members
The American Automobile Association plans to admit individuals as members, ending its old club only identity. Applications for sanctions for race meets have been received from the Massachusetts Automobile Club for Readville track in May and from the Automobile Club of Syracuse for the State fair grounds in September.
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March H
American Automobile Association
Massachusetts Automobile Club
Readville Track
Automobile Club of
Syracuse
State Fair Grounds
Lush Dodges Triumvirate Option Amid Boston talks
Sir William Lush shows resistance to honoring the triumvirates option while Boston officials defer. Billings says the decision rests with Lush. The Boston club will not offer a raise. Comiskey and Hart finalize details for a Chicago teams series. Ban Johnson’s stance on graft-related tribute money helps delay the New York deal. Bradford signs Fred Barnstead to aid Bobby Dresser. 45 entries loom in the 10 mile New York race at Madison Square Garden.
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Billings
Lush
Boston
Comiskey and Hart
Chicago
Ban Johnson
New York
Bradford
Dorchester
Fred Barnstead
Bobby Dresser
Madison Square Garden
Greater New York Irish A. C
New York Americans
Greater New Yorks
Fordham College
Smith
Keane
O'Brien
Oliver
Hartman
McLean
Doscher
Mitchell
Robertson
Essenter
Munkett
Curtin
Dodge
King
Gonzales
Healy
Brennan
H. Hartman
Yeor
Marathon Run Plans For Patriot's Day 1908
On April 20 the Boston Athletic Association will stage a 25 mile open marathon run along last year’s route starting at Ashland at noon. Each runner is supported by two bicycle attendants, with rail transport available if needed. Prizes awarded to the first eight finishers and a souvenir for all finishers after the winners. Entries close April 12, 1908, with Herbert H. Holton at Exeter Street, Boston.
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Ashland
Herbert H. Holton
Boston Athletic Association
Exeter Street
Indians and Pale Face Athletes Contest
Genuine Ojibway Indians and pale face athletes joined in a friendly contest in the gymnasium of the YMCA last evening. The advanced class hosted the visitors after showcasing gymnastics. The pale face verdict said a tug of war team could be formed from the braves who traveled from the shores of Lake Huron, famed by Longfellow.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Lake Huron
Longfellow
Johnson vows to reveal all about New York club tomorrow
At the end of today’s American Baseball League session Ban Johnson announced he will publicly disclose the location of the New York American League club and all related details tomorrow.
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New York
American Baseball League
Ban Johnson
Harvard and Tech Fence To Night
Harvard and Technology will fence in the Technology gymnasium tonight as both teams compete in a midweek match. The dual meet features fencers from Harvard and Tech facing off on home turf amid university athletics events.
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Harvard and Technology
Technology
Interscholastic Rowing Assn Holds Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Interscholastic Rowing Association will take place at the Boston Athletic Association on Wednesday March 18 at 7 45 p m.
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Interscholastic Rowing Association
Boston Athletic Association
Harvard and Yale Reach Athletic Agreement Patched Up Disputes
Harvard and Yale plan to ratify an athletic accord at Springfield after a two year dispute over football. They expect to continue their rivalry for at least two more seasons with changes likely to make play less brutal, though game rules remain to be settled by committees.
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Harvard
Yale
Springfield
Cambridge
Harvard Athletic Committee
Registration Committee Reinstates Regional Basketball Teams
The registration committee of the N. E. B. A. A. A. N. reinstates Father Mathew T. A. 8S. of Peabody St. Mary's of Quincy Burdett College of Boston Company L of Malden Chelsea Y. M. C. A. of Chelsea and the Columbia Associates of Cambridge.
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Peabody
St. Mary's of
Quincy
Burdett College of Boston
Company L of Malden
Chelsea Y. M. C. A
Chelsea
Columbia Associates of
Cambridge
Pawtuckets Defeat Everett Team 20 to 17 in Lowell
In Lowell on March 11, the Pawtuckets beat the Everett team 20 to 17. The Everett Juniors also won against the Salem Juniors in the same event.
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Pawtuckets
Lowell
Everetts
Salem
Palmo Tablets Advertised To Restore Health
Despondent readers are promised cure or money back for Palmo Tablets addressing fatigue nerves sleeplessness and premature aging. Ad lists several druggists including Walker Rintels Dewey Square B F Bradbury Beach Street Harrison Avenue and more with pricing 50 cents per box and 12 boxes for 5 dollars.
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Walkerrintels Drug CO
Dewey Sq
B. F. Bradbury
Beach St
Harrison Ave
F. A. Putnam
School St
Washington St
C. KF. Eaton
Friend St
Klein's
Tremont
Boylston Sts
Essex Pharmacy
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