Seeler Adds Two to Nationals Roster
Selee's nine signs two players John Iry and George C Brooks from Baltimore and Connecticut. Brooks, a top right hander once with the Meriden club, was pursued by the American League and may fill gaps after Dineen Willis and Lewie Jr. withdrawal. Barry to outfield. McLean touted as future sensation. Huntington grounds work proceeds. Pittenger remains with Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nager Selee
John Iry
George C.rs
Baltimore
Brooks
Meriden
Inine
Somers
Selee
Dineen
Willis and
Lewie
Hugh Lee
Providence
Lajoie
Barry
Mr. Selee
John B. McLean
Cambridgeport
Duke
Farrell
Lee
McLean
St. John
Newtowne Club
Cambridge
Cauht
Fredericton
N. B
Huntington Avenue
Mees Selee
Worcester
Malachi Kittredge
Collins Signs Kane Brockton
Ambrose A. Kane of Whitman, a 2 pitcher, has been signed by the American League Boston club. He was mended by Miah Mur-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Ambrose A. Kane
Whitman
Boston
Miah Mur
Ban Johnson announces Baltimore AL signings for 1903 season
President Ban Johnson releases Baltimore roster with Robinson Latimer Mc Ginnity Howell Nops Schmidt Bresnahan Tseitser Yerkes Foutz Rolitz Keister McGraw Sheckard Brodle Snodgrass Collins Roche and a substitute infielder. He also confirms the signing of outfielder Jones from Brooklyn to join Comiskey's White Stockings this season. Other league signings to be announced after the Philadelphia meeting on March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ban Johnson
Robinson
Latimer
McGinnity
Howell
Nops
Schmidt
Bresnahan
Tseister
Yerkes
Foutz
Rolitzs
Keister
Short
McGraw
Scheckard
Brodle
Snodgrass
Collins
Roche
Johnson
Green to Return to Chicago National Club
Outfielder Daniel Green of the Chicago National baseball club announced he signed to play with the same club this year. The American League pursued Green but failed. Frank Donohue, pitcher for the Philadelphia National League club, also signed to return with the local National League team this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Daniel Green
Chicago National Tie Baseball Club
Green
Frank Donohue
Bud Scott Denies Signing With Cincinnati Team
Bud Scott the pitcher denies signing with Cincinnati. Ban Johnson has had talks with Scott, and a conference with an American League club is probable this season. He says he has not yet signed a contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Bud Scott
Cincinnati
Ban Johnson
Scott
Hartford in danger of leaving Eastern League
Providence report notes Hartford may depart the Eastern League due to weak local interest and Springfield's decline, raising concerns about diminished rivalry and overall circuit viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. L
Hartford
Springfield
Edward Lewis to join Utica State League staff in June
Edward M. Lewis former Boston National League pitcher will join Utica State League team as part of its pitching staff in June. The move adds a notable arm to Utica’s rotation as the season approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
Edward M. Lewis
Gaffney Named Umpire for Brown Providence Game
Brown University home game March 14 will be umpired by John Gaffney a well known figure in baseball circles in Providence R I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaffney
Brown Providence
R. I
Brown University
John Gaffney
Boxing Gossip and Middleweight Claims Amid Controversy
The letter columns discuss misrepresentation in boxing between George Gardiner the middleweight champion and challenger Mathison directed by O Rourke. Gardiner defends his record with dates and copies of the Post. Multiple readers comment on local boxing affairs and pending matches in Boston Somerville Lowell East Boston Clinton and Roxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathison
O'Rourke
George Gardiner
Gardiner
Inet
Tom O'Rourke
E. A. McBride
Buffalo
James A. MacCarthy
Somerville
Armstrong
Lowell
Jackson
Methien
Boston
Charles G
Young Sharkey
Joe Robinson
Young Allen
South End
Jack Dwyer
Frank Keefe
Roxbury
W. J
Clinton
Mass
Tommy Feltz
Young Boles
Feltz
Salem Kid
Yooxer
Fred Johnson
B H. Benton
Rob Roy
Kid McCoy Sails from Queenstown for New York
Kid McCoy, the pugilist, sails from Queenstown aboard the Oceanic for New York after a short stay in Great Britain. He arranged shipment of English foxhounds for a breeding establishment and plans no fights in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Kid"” McCoy
New York
White Star Line
Oceanic
Great Britain
Englis Ackneys
Newton Leads Then Ties Dudley In Amateur League Bowling
Newton fall to B A A in a tight match but gains a share of first place with Dudley after last night’s action. Newtowne takes two of three against 999th on the Battery alleys to rise to third while Beacons beat Curtis Safe Co in the Commercial League. Melrose A C wins in candlepin while Old Dorchester tops Dudley in the Swell Candle Pin League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Dudley
Battery
Roxbury
Old Dorchester
Legate
Puntin
Hrish
Pray
Buntin
Ccccccescos Eee
B. A. A. Bowler
Puller
Wheeliesiesini Dees
Newtowne
A. A
The
Beacons
Curtis Safe Company
North Shores
St. James Alleys
Beaucons
Curtis
North Shore
Portland
Boylston
Boylston Alleys
Wilson
Alleys
Portlands
Melrose
Melrose A. C
Jeffries
East Boston
Olid Dorchester
Robinson
10 Tons Margin in Independence Fin Reductions
The design team led by Crowninshield shrinks lead in the Independence fin from 80 to 70 tons to save space for trimming after launch. The yacht will sit several feet lower on the waterline and 61 plates are in place as work progresses at Atlantic Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Lawson
Independence
Atlantic Works
Crowninshield
Charter Oak Park Races New York Event Details
Charter Oak Park Hartford announces closing events including a $10 000 purse for a 2 13 trot with full heat structure and a series of five $3000 events for trots and paces. The After Oak stake uses a 6 percent entrance with revised purse distribution, offering substantial gains for heat winners and two heat victors under the new plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charter Oak Park
Hartford
Silas A. Barton Welcomed As G A R Commander in Massachusetts
In Waltham on March 4 a large crowd attended a reception for Silas A. Barton following his election as commander of the G A R in Massachusetts. The event, organized by Post 29 with aid from the Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans, drew about 600 guests including state officials and veterans leaders. The article ends with an abrupt note about Quaker Oats free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Massachusetts
Silas A. Barton
Post 29
Woman's Relief Co and Sons of Veterans
Peter D. Smith
Wolfe
William H. Olin
Soule
Senate
W. Blackmar
Dwight O. Judd
Maria Gowing
Mary Gilman
Mary W. Knowles
2 R. C
The
Sons of Veterans
EF. A. Lounsberry
Elm Cyclers Housewarming at Roxbury Club
The Elm Cycle Club opened its new Roxbury Street quarters with about 500 friends attending. Fred Sheehan Charles H. Bryant and George W. Bennett received guests as President Edward F. Sheehan and others led the program. Guests included members from the Metropolitan Wheelmen Charlestown Cycle Club Press Cycling Club Massachusetts Bicycle Club Bos tonian Cycle Club Tiger Roadsters Roslindale Cycle Club and Orient Cycle Club. Dancing followed in a building with billiard wheel and kitchen facilities on the first floor and a large meeting and dancing hall on the third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Cycle Club
Roxbury Street
Tne
Fred Sheehan
Charles H. Bryant
George W. Bennett
Edward F. Sheehan
E. J. Dowd
Patrick H. Keefe
Robert Stanley
John W. Kneeland
Fred McCarthy
Metropolitan Wheelmen
Charlestown Cycle Club
Press Cycling Club
Massachusetts Bicycle Club
Bostonian Cycle Club
Tiger Roadsters
Roslindale Cycle Club
Orient Cycle Club
Foley Wins Fulton Society Prize Debate at Boston College
Daniel A B Foley of the North End, a Boston College senior, won the gold medal in the Fulton Debating Society’s annual prize debate held last evening in James Street college hall. About 2000 attendees watched the contest on the issue of preserving the integrity of the Chinese Empire. Debaters included J Fred McDonough Milford and David D Ryan South End for the affirmative and William H Flynn Marlboro and Foley for the negative, with John D Drum class of 1890 presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel A. B. Foley
North End
Boston College
Fulton Debating Society
College Hall
James Street
United States
J. Fred McDonough
Milford
David D. Ryan
South End
William H. Flynn
Marlboro
John D. Drum
College Alumni Association
International Machinists push for shorter work day
Demand May 1 toledo. The International Machinists' Association of America says workers in ten hour towns will strike for nine hours and in nine hour towns for eight. They will seek to keep current wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
International Machinists’ Association of America
International Organization
Dual Court Bill Passes in New Hampshire Legislature
Concord March 14 The New Hampshire House of Representatives passed a bill establishing supreme and superior courts after an all day session. The final vote was 21 to 99 with the motion to indefinitely postpone defeated 129 to 1. An adjournment request honoring former President Harrison failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
House of Representatives
House
Reed
Arrison
New Hampshire General Court
Trial of Werblinsky, Goldstein, and Werner for Breakin Entering
David Werblinsky Samuel Goldstein and David Werner face joint trial in the Superior Criminal Court before Judge Sherman on charges of breaking and entering the home of Max Morse Lowell street on November 14. They allegedly stole a safe and its contents valued at 1300 in money and 2400 in jewelry, with the safe later opened at Werblinsky s Chelsea home and portions recovered at his and Werner s houses. The safe was produced in court yesterday as the prosecution continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Werblinsky
Samuel Goldstein
David Werner
Pomvencay
Sherman
Theuperior Criminal Court
Max Morse
Lowell Street
Werblinsky
Chelsea
Werner
Istrict
Engine 18
Nason and Procter
Thomas Riley
Philip Tworoger
Malden Y M C A Hosts 4-Hear Athletic Meet
The Malden Y M C A gym was crowded for a four team athletic meet with Cambridge Malden and Somerville teams. Cambridge led with 33 points, Malden 20, Somerville 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Malden Cambridge
Somerville
Cambridge
Cantabrigia Club presents historical tableaux at Newtowne
Under the art section of the Cantabrigia Club of Cambridge Mrs. D Gage chaired a series of historical tableaux last evening at the Newtowne Club house. Mrs A H Brown arranged the tableaux with especially fine taste and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantabrigia Club
Cambridge
D. Gage
Newtowne Club
A. H. Brown
Inter scholastic meet set at Mechanics Hall with likely record-like finishes
The upcoming N B I A A interscholastic championships at Mechanics Hall promise a strong showing with many events producing close finishes. Notable entrants include Scheuber of Hopkinson who may win the 40 yards and low hurdles, Packard of English High in the 600 yard, Noble Greenough’s captain J M Rothwell in the high jump, and Scheuber in the pole vault aiming for a third victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
Perry
Worcester High
Dixon
Scheuber
Schick
Andover
Eaton
Somerville High
Kritzinger's Commando Eludes British Columns
Kritzinger's force moves northward in Cape Colony and passes through Adelaide without attack. A Boer patrol captured four native scouts last night and shot three. The raiders seized Albany district horses, registered, for which Britain owes $50,000. They were civil to locals and did not destroy property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Cape Colony
Kritzinger
Albany
Great Britain
Stamford treasurer Hugh Scanlan honored with desk gift
Hugh E. Scanlan of Stamford Street West End, treasurer of Military Division 43 A. O. H. Boston, was surprised last night by the presentation of a roll top desk and office furnishings in his honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh E. Scanlan
Stamford Street
West End
Military Division 43
Boston
E. Chickering
Mr. Scanlan
Oration and Music Mark Scanlan's Thirty-Seventh Birthday
Friends gathered to celebrate the thirty-seventh birthday with a private revel. Mr Scanlan was kept unaware of the event until he arrived, where he thanked guests and hosted in splendid fashion. A program of vocal and instrumental music featured the A O H and Thomas Francis Meagher Literary Association among other fraternal groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scanlan
Thomas Francis Meagher Literary Association
Larceny arrest after home break in East Boston
William Churchill aged 32 was arrested yesterday on larceny charges from an unnamed victim. A break in at 308 Saratoga Avenue East Boston used false keys and clothing owned by Harry Walsh and Charles Walsh was stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Churchill
Frenzied Lover Ends Two Lives in Desperate Act
In Norwood Ralph Bateman attempted to force an engagement ring on Ella White. He shot her in the head and then shot himself. both died at once. Ella White was noted as one of the community’s most beautiful residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
Ralph Bateman
Ella White
Miss White
Tragedy in Norwood Ends With Partial Funeral Plans
In Nor wood a 20 year old woman Miss White was killed after a stormy interview with Bateman, who is two years her senior. The scene was the Whites home where Bateman had gone to plead his case. Miss White will be buried in East Thompson Conn. Bateman's funeral is planned here tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
Bateman
Miss White
East Thompson
Conn
Fast trotter race proposed at Hartford sweepstakes
In Toledo Ohio on March 14 11 field Crescens The Abbot Charley Herr and Boralma compete to decide the world’s fastest trotter. A J Welch offers a big sweep stakes race at Hartford Connecticut next summer with 1250 a corner and 20000 added. First races Labor Day feature Crescens vs The Abbot and Charley Herr vs Boralma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Crescens
Abbot
Charley Herr
Boralma
A. J. Welch
Hartford
Conn
State officials discuss Gilman estate hearing in Bridgeport
State Treasurer Gallup and Attorney General met in Bridgeport to plan the Monday hearing on the Gilman estate. Mr. Phelps declined to decide, keeping stance aligned with the Plant will case on Connecticut jurisdiction. Gallup said the state will be represented and will press its jurisdiction and inheritance tax rights under Connecticut law, adding heir agreements would not alter the administration or payment of the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Gallup
George F. Gilman
Phelps
Connecticut
Gilman
Boston Press Club Adopts Officers for 1901 02
The annual meeting and election of officers of the Boston Press Club was held at 2 Sewall Place. Elected for 1901 02 were President Michael P. Curran of the Republic, Vice President John L. Fiske, Secretary Herbert A. Kenny of the Herald, Treasurer Paul F. Brown of the Record and Advertiser, Financial Secretary C Frank Rice, Directors William Brigham Robert G Fitch William H Sanger Franklin K Young John Buchanan B Frank Wood, and Membership Committee Frederick W. Goodwin Frederick W. Ford Ernest H Morgan Samuel Davis Charles C Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Press Club
Sewall Place
Michael P. Curran
The
Republic
John L. Fiske
Herbert A. Kenny
the Herald
Paul F. Brown
Record and Advertiser
C. Frank Rice
William §. Brigham
the Transcript
Robert G. Fitch
William H. Sanger
Franklin K. Young
John Buchanan
B. Frank Wood
Frederick W. Goodwin
Frederick W. Ford
Ernest H. Morgan
Samuel Davis
Charles Cc. Lee
Tufts Loses at Cambridgeport Gymnasium
Tufts College basketball team fell to Cambridgeport 36 to 11 last evening. The first half stayed close, but Cambridgeport pulled away in the second half, tripling its score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TUFTS
Tufts College
Cambridgeport Gymnasium
Fish and Game Men Banqueted at Algonquin Club
Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association held its annual dinner at the Algonquin Club. President J Russell Reed chaired as General Curtis Guild Jr Speaker Myers and many officials attended. Reed noted recent bills affecting hunting seasons and lobster protection while other speakers urged enforcement and wildlife conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association
Algonquin Club
J. Russell Reed
Curtis Guild, Jr
Myers
J. W. Collins
William B. Pat Lugan
H. T. Rockwell
J. Otis Wardwell
E. C. Bumpus
Charles B. Reynolds
Forest and Stream
A. B. F. Kinney
Worcester
Horace E. Ware
H. H. Kimball
John N. Roberts
William
Hinman
Geo O. Sears
William A. Morse
E. B. Parker
S. W. Rich
H. 8
Dodd
Robert S. Gray
John C. Roberts
H. F. Colburn
A. C. Risteen
Heber Bishop
C. W. Branigan
W. B. Hastings
Thomas H. Hall
C. P. W. Woodhb
Br. M. A. Morris
William L. Davis
Les W. Parker
BH. N. Wood
George S. Baker
Providence
Charles C. Dresser
W. R. Balteman
F. B. Rice
A. Dary
James H. Young
A. O Dson
M. F. Whiton
Marblehead
Martha’s Vineard
House Committee On Fisheries
Tony
Reed
Crane
John D. Long
Lacy
Taylor
Rhode Island
Collins
Association
State Commission
Odlin
Lynn
Harrison
Wardwell
Baverhill
Harvard 04s Lively Dinner at Hotel Vendome
Harvard freshman class dinner at the Hotel Vendome drew about 400 attendees and was hailed as the most successful ever. Toastmaster Charles Andrew Shea led six speakers as students burst into singing and the class hymn to close the festive evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Hotel Vendome
Vendome
Charles Andrew Shea
Jane
Mills in Fall River to Curtail Output Amid Raw Material Shortage
Ready for curtailment in Fall River print mills with a near unanimous agreement by tomorrow night. Many mills will begin curtailment and close Saturday afternoon due to a raw material shortage. Majority plan one week on, one week off. Bourne Mill likely to adopt four days a week during shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Bourne
Death in Shoreham Woman Suspected Poison Letter
Ida Fosburgh a Shoreham domestic died under suspicious circumstances. State Attorney Donaway ordered viscera analysis at Burlington. Police note a letter containing a medicinal powder. two well dressed men were seen at the Shoreham post office near the time of mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Rutland
Shoreham
Brookline Election Results Elect Burke to Water Board
In Brookline the Water Board contest ended with Timothy J. Burke elected for three years. Final tallies show Burke 636, George H. Francis 499, Madison Corey 371, George W. Duncklee 339, and J. Clark 178. Other races for Selectmen and Library trustees also decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. F. Candage
Brookline
Howard W. Baker
Timothy J. Burke
Water Board
Board of Selectmen
Horace James
Public Library
JH. Pearson
Selectman
B. Carroll
D. D. Addison
John F. Fleming
Orge H. Francis
Madison Corey
Mr. Burke
T. J. Burke
George H. Francis
George W. Duncklee
J. Clark
Addison
Mr. Fleming
Edward W. Baker
George H. Worthley
Ames M. Codman, Jr
Nathaniel Conant
L. M. Merrill
W. F. Humphrey
Charles H. Pearson
C. A. Bowditch
Thomas H. Talbot
Everett M. Bowker
Elizabeth Cabot
Michael Driscoll
William H. Lyon
J. H. Bowditch
Emma G. Cummings
Edward W. E. Tompson
Walnut Hills Cemetery
Harvey H. Baker
C. H. Stearns
Frederick Cabot
Charles E. Delano
W. Y. Gross
Joseph D. Connor
John BE. Griffin
W. Gross
Albert S. Paige
Carl M. Goodspeed
Schooner Pauls Long Voyage Returns After 118 Days
The schooner John Paul arrived at New England piers in South Boston after 118 days at sea from Appam West Africa via Barbadoes and Bermuda. En route she carried 431 butts and puncheons of palm oil bound for F A Swanzey. Crew desertions at Appam reduced crew. Barbadoes supply stop extended to 21 days for provisions and new sailors. Captain Foss, then away to Bermuda, rejoined the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appam
Africa
Barbadoes
Bermuda
F. A. Swanzey
Central Wharf
John Paul
New England
South Boston
A. P. Dyer
Hatteras
Foss
Cuba’s 1900 Foreign Trade Shows Small Gain in Imports
War Department figures for Cuba’s first eight months of 1900 vs 1899 show total imports of $45.31 million, up 859 thousand, while exports fell from $38.51 million to $37.60 million. U.S. imports rose to $24.43 million (vs $25.07 million). U.S. exports to Cuba dropped from $32.72 million to $26.95 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
Cuba
United States
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Seler
John Garry
George G. Brooks
Kane
Amerigan
Lewis
Kid M
Shepard, Clark Co
C. E. Moody & Co
Carruth’s
Haskett, Adams & Co
Wason & Co
Charter Oak Park Races
Fulton Society
Daniel A. B. Foley of
Demand Gomes
Machinists
America
Boeton
Dean
Waillives.s
Emma Page
Revere Street
East Dedham Street
Bradbury’s
Foster, Milburn Co
Hugh
Pearson
James
Paul
Botkin
San Francisco
State Supreme Court
Cordelia Botkin
J. P. Dunning
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