Lawson seeks $25,000 purse for $10 stake race plan
Thomas W. Lawson proposes a $25,000 stake for a four-horse match at Charter Oak Park and offers to cover top prize with his stable winnings. He pledges side bets with The Abbot and directs all track receipts to West End Nursery and the Crippled Children of Boston, if Boralma wins. He hints at Readville timing and Boston Light cup parallels.
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Charter Oak Park
Hartford
Boralma
Cresceus
Charley Herr
Abbot
Thomas W. Lawson
Ernough
Frank M. Ware
West Ind
Boston
Lawson
Readville
Racquet Tournament Delayed by Team Absences
The annual BA A doubles championship at the racquet club did not begin as expected due to New York and Philadelphia players declining to attend. Philadelphia players failed to appear without explanation, while Sullivan and others plan to compete for honors today.
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New York
Philadelphia
Boxing club tightens rules and plans for March 22 bout
The Business Men's Athletic Club lays a firm base with a strict no ear policy and vows to enforce discipline for boxers after entry. March 22 card features Young Nadeau vs Kid Gorman for bantam Newland title, Dwyer vs Keefe, six rounds, and Flavin vs Boles.
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Business Men’s Athletic Club
Young Nadeau
Kid Goorman
Newland
Jack Dwyer
South Boston
Frank Keefe
Roxbury
Young Flavin
Young Boles
Chelsea
A. Miller
Lowell
H. Armstrong
Armstrong
Miller
Edward J. Wallon
Druryville
Charles
List
Eaton
O'Rourke
Billy Smith
Buckley
Pawtucket
Mike
Mike (Twin) Sullivan
Boston
Rob Roy
James Sweeney
Manchester
Charlie Mathison
Thomas
Boston College Class Games Start Amid Large Entry
The annual interclass games begin this morning at the college gym on James Street. The entry list is among the largest in years as students show strong interest in the team races and overall results.
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Boston College
James Street
Interscholastic Meet Opens at Mechanics Hall
Entries from forty eight New England schools total nearly 200 athletes for an afternoon meet at Mechanics Hall starting 2 p m. Top contenders include Scheuber Hopkinson and Schick Andover with strong showings by Packard English High and Worcester rivals. Officials from the B A A list Beals as referee and numerous B A A A staffers.
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Mechanics’ Hall
New England
Scheuber
Hopkinson
Schick
Andover
Weters
Baton
Somerville High School
Osgood Packard
English High School
Packard
Malcolm Williams
Noble and Greenough’s
Botchford
Perry
Worcester High School
Watkins
Lkely
Shattuck
Carter
Kinney
McLanahan
Dixon
Worcester High
G. W. Beals
F. R. Ee
G. Morison
P. T. Lowell
W. F. Hercelen
EB. E. Babb
Mel
A. C
B. Samet
B. Atem Boston
B. Osthues
Ange
G. H.hodgkins
A. N. Rice
B. A. Panee
A. A
J. B Neaenside
L. W
Nas
Umpire Signings Add to American League Roster
Chicago officials report that Contillion and Haskell have signed contracts as American League umpires. It is anticipated Sheridan and Manassau will join the active umpiring staff soon for the league season.
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
American Baseball League Today
Contillion
Haskell
Sheridan and Manassau
Opera House Treasurer Named Manager of Boston Club
Joseph Gavin of Indianapolis Grand Opera House is reported as the business manager for the Boston American Club. Umpire Tom Lynch will join the National League staff this year.
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Joseph Gavin
Indianapolis Grand Opera House
Boston American Club
Tom Lynch
National League
Bankrupt Clothing Co advertising oversized grand sale
A Boston department store advertisement declares rapid growth and a major sale to clear stock before reopening a larger shop. It touts deep discounts on men’s suits, overcoats, and accessories, plus mail orders and late hours. The tone emphasizes bankruptcy liquidation and high volume discounts.
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Vieuna
Modez
Hanover Street
Boston
N. B
Parent Promises to Boost Somers in Eastern League Clash
The article weighs player averages as rough indicators of team strength noting Providence shortstop Parent joins Somers. It cites his .899 fielding mark as deceptive due to aggressive plays and errors from attempting near impossible plays. It compares Boston players now with American League ties to last season’s squad.
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Parent
Providence
Somers
Boston
American League
Nick Young
Yacht Racing Association Meeting In Massachusetts
The Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts will hold its annual meeting at Youngs next Thursday evening. Reports from the secretary and treasurer will be heard, officers elected, dates set for open regattas, and two amendments acted upon. One amendment forbids adjustable or movable trusses or devices used to alter yacht measurements.
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Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts
Young’s
Boston Dog Show Sees Record Entries and Big Prizes
The New England Kennel Club reports the largest Boston dog show entries in Mechanics Hall for the first week in April. Boston terrier prizes loom large with two major cash awards and several special prizes from clubs and enthusiasts. Richard Harding Davis and wife nominate three dogs including Ruby Forecast and Woodcote Jumbo.
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Boston
New England Kennel Club
Mechanics’ Hall
New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Boston Terrier Club
Richard Harding Davis
Davis
Ruby Forecast
Wood
After Effects of Grip and Stuart’s Catarrh Tablets
Physicians warn grip’s after effects can be worse than the attack with pneumonia bronchitis and organ damage possible. Stuart’s Catarrh Tablets praised as a safe remedy sharing antiseptic bark and blood root to kill grip germs and restore health. A Memphis woman testimonial claims rapid cough relief appetite return and regained vigor after two weeks.
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Stuart
Chas. Gormley
Memphis
Tenders Picked For Mr Lawton's Cup Yacht Independence
The Boston tug A W Chesterton, 76 feet, 875 horsepower, owned by Red Star Towing, was engaged yesterday as a tender for the cup yacht Independence. Dock preparations continue with plates, spars, rudder, and rigging details advancing while tide conditions guide launch timing.
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Boston
A. W. Chesterton
Thomas W. Lawton
Independence
Chesterton
Bay
John Nugent
Red Star Towing and Wrecking Company
Gloucester
Lawson
Atlantic Works
Lawley
Crowninshield
Court awards farmer 1400 in motor cycle collision case
In Worcester Superior Court Henry A. Corey of Shrewsbury recovered 1400 from Lad C. Havener and A L Adams after his horse bolted when he met them riding motor cycles last summer. The defendants plan to appeal on exceptions.
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Worcester
Henry A. Corey
Shrewsbury
Lad C.havener
A. L. Adams
Corey
Worcester City Hospital
Supreme Court
General Dewet accused as insane and unhinged by ex-prisoners
Prisoners released by General Dewet describe him as a fatigued, anxious, and unhinged leader who rarely sleeps in camp and seeks rest with trusted followers. He keeps plans secret, rejects peace talks, and demands independence, with unclear whereabouts over the past days.
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Bloemfontein
Dewet
Maximan
General Dewet
Eleven New Plague Cases Reported in Cape Town
Eleven fresh bubonic plague cases are officially reported in Cape Town on March 15, including one European. The move of Kaffirs to a city reservation as a precaution prompts a mass Malay meeting vowing to resist eviction by force if needed. Several thousands are gathered.
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Cape Town
Plague Delays Troop Landings at South Africa Ports
War officers, acting on Capetown advice, halt landing troops in South Africa until bubonic plague subsides. Transports to embark at East London Port and Elizabeth and other ports. Plague triggers unease in South African shipping circles.
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London
Capetown
East Londong
Elizabeth
South Africa
Commons Hears Civil List Report on Times Confidentiality
In the House of Commons Sir Michael Hicks-Beach presented the civil list report in response to the London Times publication of confidential statements. The report urges the Speaker to act to prevent a recurrence of the offence, including excluding the Times representative from the House if needed.
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London
House of Commons
Michael Hicks-Beach
London Times
House of the Representative of the Times
Marion at Medford Court Over Marriage Statement
John Baptiste Marion faced district court in Medford on March 15 charged with making a false statement to the city clerk about his intended marriage to Anna Collins. He pleaded not guilty and the case was continued for two weeks with bail set at $200.
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Jimmy Kelly
Dick Burge
Bert Dorman
Kelly
Boston
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Medford
John Baptiste Marion
Anna Collins
Vermont Jury Finds Bernacco Guilty of Armed Assault
The Montpelier jury in State versus Arturo Bernacco convicted him of being armed with a dangerous weapon and guilty of an assault with intent to murder Chief of Police Brown, with sentencing deferred. The extreme penalty is life imprisonment. The trial of Celardo Guissippini for the same offense continues.
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Montphlier
Arturo Bernacco
Brown
Barre
Ceharldo Guissippini
Pall River Spindles to Stop
Fall River reports a larger curtailment than expected with about 2,000,000 spindles idle. The idle spindles will cut production by roughly one million pieces, affecting textile output and employment in the area.
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Fall River
Chelsea Chinaman Arrested at Laundry in Chelsea
Chinese suspect Goon Dun Kee, 39, arrested by Alfred Anderson and William M Hatch at a laundry 132 Washington Avenue Chelsea for unlawful entry. He allegedly crossed from Montreal a few weeks ago and will be arraigned before the U S commissioner this morning.
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Alfred Anderson
William M. Hatch
Chelsea
Goon Dun Kee
Washington Avenue
Goon
United States
Montreal
King Edward's Dentist Sir Edwin Saun ders Dies
Tondon reports the death of Sir Edwin Saunders, president of the Odontological Society and dentist to King Edward and Queen Alexandra. His passing is announced with royal connections noted.
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Freeman
Eeess
Stahl
Dineen
Criger
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Ee Schreckengost
B.H. B.av
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Tenney
Oat Demont
Ase
Barty
Moram
Ceesegeees Nichols
Pittenger
Ee Brown
Esecceses Crosius Etreneree
Brookes
Seceeee
Y. R. A. Annual Meeting
Milton Drouleen
O. W. Donner
Irish Terrier Club
Pat
James L. Little
Brookline
Laurelson
Singleton Van @chaick
Xaanst
le Stahaee Ompanion ' A
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Tug A. W. Chesterton
Setoage
Superior Court
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Commons
Marion
Bernacco
Beaconsfield
Chamberlains
Chelsea Chinaman
KING
Edward
Hunter
Wellington A. Hardy
John C. M’ger & Co
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East Wimouth
Clinton
Plymouth
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R. A. Sanden
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