Youngster’s Checker Feature Highlights National Tourney
The National Checker Tourney for America's championship opened at the American House. Herman Zink, 24, from Somerville, drew six games with Barker before losing, proving the young players’ skill. Barker, the reigning champion, delivered one of the tournament’s finest games, with several notable positions and a dramatic draw in the Denny opening.
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Barker
Zink
Denny
Zink—White
Barker-Zink
Kelso
White
Sherburne Jamboree Trial In Nashua Aids Fire Case Defense
Alden H. Sherburne of Lowell faces trial for allegedly firing Mrs. Caswell's garage in Lowell in 1905. Testimony from Sherburne and friends in Nashua portrayed an outing with Miss Norma Hill as possible motive, while garage manager Herbert Morrison alleged a plan to drug Mrs. Caswell. Witness tampering was raised as the court watched the witness room closely. Miss Anna Russell noted as rival to Miss Hill drew comment from the courtroom audience.
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Alden H. Sherburne
Lowell
Caswell
Bis Friends
Norma H. Hill
Sherburne
Nashua
Herbert Morrison
Fox
Parker
Jarvis
Anna Russell
Miss Hill
Miss Russell
Barker and Zink Shine in 1906 Checkers Tournament
The article reviews the 1906 international checkers tournament where Barker’s seasoned play led to a draw against English champion Richard Jordan in a past match. Zink’s remarkable form was a major topic, with Barker’s strategic defense and nerve under gruelling pressure noted. Heffner defeats Davis to break a tie, advancing in the major tourney while the rest move into minor rounds.
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Heffner
Sean
Andrews
Barker
Zink
Reynolds
Macdonald
Travis
Pierce
McKean
Lannin
Peck
Hill
Richard Jordan
Davis
Wallau Cleared as Grand Jury Finds No Indictment
In New York on March 19 the grand jury reported no indictment against Mrs. Lottie Wallau charged with causing the death of her mother, Ida Binge. The move is expected to drop the charge, with counsel noting thorough examination and lack of defense witnesses.
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New York
Lottie Wallau
Ida Binge
Buckley and bartender clash spill into Chelsea station
Charlestown youth Buckley sparked a half hour melee with John Monahan a Hotel Savoy bartender. Two Chelsea patrolmen Renfrew and Flynn suffered broken hands as they tried to quell the fight. Renfrew lost his watch and chain. Buckley was held at the Chelsea police station as extra officers arrived.
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John. Buckley
Charlestown
Chelsea
Hotel Savoy
John
John Monahan
Buckley
Robert Renfrew
Thomas Flynn
Renfrew
Connecticut Wife Arrested in Everett
Mrs Anna C Wilson of Connecticut and Frank Gerderillo were arrested at 10 50 PM by Officers Berry Osborne and Lonnigan on complaint by Mr Wilson of a Robin Street house. They will be tried in Malden court tomorrow morning.
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Connecticut
Everett
Anna C. Wilson
Frank Gearderillo
Berry, Osborne and
Lonnigan
Wilson
Robin Street
Malden
Malden Police Station To Open Next Week
Mayor McCarthy accepted the new police station last night and arrangements are made for the department to move in next week likely Monday. Patrolmen waited weeks as the Mayor held acceptance pending contract requirements. After the dedication there will be a banquet for city officials and officers.
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Malden
McCarthy
Connor
Prince Marvel by Gibbs Mansfield News of a child playwright
Master Gibbs Mansfield eight year old son of Richard Mansfield has written a medieval play titled Prince Marvel and his father plans to produce it. Early reader praise notes merit and the young writer says the plot was outlined after dreaming of the central hero. The item also lists February birth dates of famed actors.
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Gibbs Mansfield
Richard Mansfield
Papa
Prince Marvel
Young Mansfield
Rengo fat remedy promises rapid, harmless fat loss
The advertisement touts Rengo as a natural, safe fat reducer that strengthens the body without harming digestion. It claims quick fat loss without exhaustive exercise or dieting, and offers free trial samples by mailing a coupon.
Biographical Note on Diaz and Adelina Patti Birth Dates
The passage links the subject to the stage and provides his birth date February 27, 1807. It also gives opera soprano Adelina Patti’s birth date February 19, 1843, as part of the contextual material.
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David Garrick
John Philip Kemble
James Robinson Planche
Joseph Jefferson
Wilson Barrett
Henry Irving
Ellen Terry
Garrick
Johnson
Jefferson
Planche
Longfellow
Mme
Adelina Patti
Burton Holmes Lectures Sell Fast at Tremont Temple Boston
Box office opens this morning for individual lecture seats by Mr. Burton Holmes at Tremont Temple. The Cairo travelogue, Cairo the Egypt of Today, debuts Friday at 8:15 PM and repeats Saturday at 2:30 PM. Course tickets are selling faster than any prior Holmes Boston engagement, though many seats remain for single lectures.
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Burton Holmes
Tremont Temple
Cairo
Egypt
Holmes
Boston
Shoe Machines Bill Sparks Debate At Massachusetts Trade Meeting
Edgar Potter of Framingham attacked the Shoe Manufacturers League, accusing it of being controlled by the United Shoe Machinery Company. Albert Donovan urged not to act on a Senate bill regulating selling and leasing machinery. The council split, 11 to 7, but upheld a motion for biennial state officer elections and biennial legislature sessions. Delegates were named for arbitration events. Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition funding was rejected.
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Massachusetts. League of Shoe Manufacturers
United Shoe Machinery Company
Shoe Manufacturers’ League
Edgar Potter
Framingham
Massachusetts State Board of Trade
Hotel Vendome
Albert W. Donovan
League
Senate
Board of Trade
Donovan
Potter
Mr. Donovan
Shoe Machinery
George H. Maxwell
National Irrigation Association
T. L. Williams
Quincy Board of Trade
Alexander M. Paul
New England Rubber Club
Mohawk Lake
N. Y
New York
Seattle
Cure Your Kidneys Doan's Kidney Pills touted as remedy
Testimony from Paul Hebert of Boston endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney weakness and nightly urination. Hebert purchased four boxes from Charles Dailey's drug store and reports noticeable improvement. Price is 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo sells as US agents. remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Bright
Boston
Paul Hebert
East Fourth Street
Mass
Charles Dailey
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Murder of Tolbert baby shocks Georgia town
In Cartesville, Ga on March 18 Mrs. James Tolbert wife of former Fairmont mayor was attacked by a negro who demanded $50. After a struggle she fled to her husband’s store. The infant was found killed with its head nearly severed. a posse chased the assailant.
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Cartersville
James Tolbert
Tolbert
Fairmont
Tren
$100,000 Gifts Planned for St George School Middletown
Newport residents announce two gifts totaling 100000 to St George School Middletown to fund new buildings and a dormitory. A corporate body will be formed. donors’ names are not disclosed.
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ST. George
Middletown
Newport
R. I
Chancellor Day Suffering from Mumps at Home
Syracuse New York March 19 Chancellor James R Day of Syracuse University is confined to his home by an attack of mumps He is about 60 years old and his condition today is not serious but he endures the usual pain.
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Syracuse
N. Y
James R. Day
Syracuse University
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