Fitzsimmons Dodges After Barroom Knockout in San Francisco
Robert Fitzsimmons knocked out English traveler Campbell in the Baldwin Hotel bar after an exhibition. Corbett watched from the Baldin today and dodged the idea of a meeting while Fitzsimmons weighed a return to the stage or a move to manage a New York athletic club.
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San Francisco
Robert Fitzsimmons
Campbell
Baldwin Hotel
Martin Julian
W. A. Brady
Corbett
Carson
Fitzsimmons
The
Baldwin Today
Jim
New York
Creedon Beats Strong In Fourth Round At Arena Debut
In New York the Arena Athletic Club hosted its inaugural card with three bouts. Dan Creedon of Australia defeated Chaney Strong of Newark by knockout in the fourth round after a hard exchange. earlier bouts saw Carter beat Pecker and Murphy outpoint Hannigan.
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New York
New Arena Athletic Club
Charlie Pecker
Newark
N. J
Tom Carter
California
Carter
Jack Hannigan
Pittsburg
Joe Murphy
Providence
Murphy
Dan Creedon
Australia
Chaney Strong
Creedon
Strong
Burke Beats Kelly in 3 Rounds at Olympic Club
Luke Burke of Salem Massachusetts stops Charley Kelly of New York in the third round before about 2000 spectators at 117 pounds. Kelly is floored twice and finished with a knockout by Burke, referee John Sheehan counting him out. The undercard featured Maloney versus Calcott ending with Calcott KO in 2 rounds and McCarthy defeating Oliver in six rounds.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Luke Burke
Salem
Mass
Charley Kelly
New York
Olympic Athletic Club
Kelly
Burke
Luke
John Sheehan
Boston
Joseph Maloney
Charles Calcott
St. Catharines
Ont
Calcott
Charles McCarthy
Fred Oliver
Toronto
Sports in Danger on Union Pacific Overland Flyer Crash
The east bound Union Pacific overland flyer collided with a freight train at Green River Wyoming before 3 am. Three men were seriously injured including Jim Wakely and George Siler while other passengers returning from Carson City were unhurt.
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Denver
Col
Union Pacific Overland Flyer
Green River
Wyoming
Jim Wakely
George Siler
Carson City
Five Six-Round Bouts Held At Arena In Quaker City
Five six round bouts went off at the Arena in Philadelphia tonight. Billy Springfield met Clarence Haldeman of this city in the opening bout and was stopped in the sixth as Springfield weakened. Horace Leeds of Atlantic City fought Maurice Hagerstrom of New York to a draw. Tommy White of Chicago boxed George Holland of Philadelphia in six rounds with no decision.
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Philadenlphia
Billy Springfield
Clarence Haldeman
Springfield
Horace Leeds
Atlantic City
Maurice Hagerstrom
New York
Tommy White
Chicago
George Holland
Philadelphia
Popp Beats Dean in Syracuse Lightweight Bout
Jim Popp the Canadian lightweight champion dominated Joe Dean of Buffalo from the start in a Syracuse Athletic Association bout. Dean was felled twice in the ninth round and the fight ended when his corner threw in the sponge as the bell rang.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Jim Popp
Joe Dean
Buffalo
Syracuse Athletic Association
Dean
Boxer Held For Trial In Philadelphia Inquests
The coroner in Philadelphia reports inquests into boxing deaths. Christian Kielnecker died after a bout with Frank Connolly from a brain abscess rupture. Connolly is discharged. Edward Gibbons died from hemorrhage linked to traumatic injuries. Perry was held responsible and the coroner committed further action.
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Philadelphia
Christian Kielnecker
Frank Connolly
Edward Gibbons
Kielnecker
Connolly
Gibbons
Cattell
Perry
Eng. School of Boxing Open Day at Tremont Street
English Boxing School advertises skilled instructors for ladies gentlemen and children with day and evening sessions at 127 Tremont St Room 12. Trial of six lessons offered by mail or phone.
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Tremont St
Should the crackajacks meet again in boxing
Discussion centers on a possible rematch between the era's champions. The new titleholder will likely rest and pursue earnings before a second fight, with pundits debating outcomes and conditions. Other boxing notes include Sullivan-Madden plans, Lavigne-Connolly purse talk, and Plimmer's calls for matches.
Daughters of Erin Form East Boston Division 3
The Daughters of Erin Division 3 of Suffolk county held an organizing meeting at Hibernian Hall Havre Street East Boston with officers elected and a charter list of over fifty names submitted. Mary Cavanagh was elected president with Anna Degan as vice president Annie McGoogin recording secretary Nellie G Kelley financial secretary and James McClellen treasurer. Visiting officials included County President William J Cronin and others who spoke after the installation.
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Daughters of Erin
East Boston
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Suffolk County
Hibernian
Order
William J. Cronin
Michael Cavanagh
Denis P. O'Donovan
John F. Burke
Somerville
Thomas Arthur
Hugh E. McClellan
John Condon
Mary Kenealy
Annie Collins
Bridget Tierney
Ellen Collins
Bridget Mortimer
Mary Trainor
Katherine Dolan
Mary Gosnell
Bridget Quinn
Mary Galvin
Jane McClellan
Katherine Smith
Mary Gevensey
Margaret McCabe
Jeanie O’brien
Annie Burns
Susan Murphy
Mary Williams
Mary Walsh
Hannah McCauley
Margaret McCorry
Mary
James McClellen
Finlay
Reduced gear bicycle races receive IL A W sanction
In West Newton the crowd feared amateur disqualification in reduced gear races at the street rink. After a conference with H. W. Robinson and George W. Dorntee, the IL A W granted sanction for the remainder of the tournament. No suspensions occurred and the reduced gear machine gains official status.
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Wheeling
West Newton Street
H. W. Robinson
Racing Board
George W. Dorntee
IL. A. W
Peterson Wins Place in Diamond Tour Bicycle Race
In the second heat of the diamond tour amateur class a reduced gear bicycle race at West Newton street rink, M A Peterson of Mystic Cycle Club wins aboard an Eclipse by about one second in 1 16 4 5. B F Girard of Cambridgeport Cycle Club also competes as does a Berlo triplet crew. F P Kent defeats Ira B Parker in the challenge race aboard an Eclipse in 1 14.
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West Newton Street
M. A. Peterson
Mystic Cycle Club
B. F. Girard
Cambridgeport Cycle Club
Messrs. Anderson
Ellis
McKay
Metropolitan
Peterson
F. Peterson
F. P. Kent
Ira B. Parker
Kent
Turkish garrison besieged at Malaxa fort
The Turkish garrison at Malaxa fort is in a critical condition as insurgents besiege the post. Provisions are nearly exhausted with only two days’ supply left and revictualing attempts have failed. Christians are favored to capture Malaxa and Keratde, potentially blockading Canea landward.
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Canba
Malaxa
Keratde
Canea
Christian insurgents withstand river fort siege by gunboats
Matlaxa troops remained held in check by Christian insurgents all day. Gunboats in Suda Bay opened fire but failed to drive them from their positions. No damage from the warships was reported.
No Agreement Possible Over Cretan Question
The Post reports that a settlement among powers on the Cretan question seems unlikely. It says Germany may halt efforts to keep peace if other powers do not back her stance.
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Berlin
Germany
Sherman Says No Action on Crete Blockade
Washington March 22 United States will not act now on the Crete blockade. Secretary Sherman will acknowledge receipt of notes from the representatives in Washington of the powers delivered yesterday.
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United States
Crete
Washington
Sherman
Cemetery Council Grapples With Forest Hills Ballot Count
After five hours of wrangling two factions at Union Hall seek to form rival boards for Forest Hills cemetery while counting 2892 ballots including proxies. The vote split shows 2358 against adjournment 27 for and 7 blank with adjournment set to resume at 10 AM to finish proxy verification and announce results.
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Forest Hills Cemetery
Union Hall
L. Foster Morse
Augustus Parker
May
Morse
Milton
Corporation
Verdict Reaches 12000 Damages in Hessian V Crocker Case
A jury in the Superior Court before Judge Bond awarded $12,000 to plaintiff James W Hessian in the tort action against Edward S Crocker and partners Crocker Burbank Co. The suit sought $30,000 for injuries after Hessian fell thirteen feet through a collapsed bridge stringer at Hanna mills Fitchburg.
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James W. Hessian
Edward
Crocker
Crocker, Burbank & Co
Superior Court
Bond
Hanna Mills
Fitchburg
Bicycle Notes on Patience on a Wheel Burlesque Preview
A full rehearsal of the P. C. C. opera Patience on a Wheel was held at the club house as wheelmen converge for the L A W spring meet on May 29. Details include whist nights, dance collations, and a new cycling booklet by Ida Trafford Bell promoting rational dress and riding for women.
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Ida Trafford Bell
Pope Manufacturing Company
Columbia
Frank A. Gately
Warwick People
W. J. Wright
Manhattan Beach
Messrs
A. Wolfson
Elton
Crane
Conley
Mansfield
Tiger Roadsters
Charlie Durgin
W. B. Chipman
Cleveland
Middlesex D. C
Charles E. Fay
George S. Grauss
C. M. Jones
A. M. Pear
J. S. Sawyer
C. L. Taylor
F. R. Snow
Harry Smith
E. H. Mills
George Anderson
C. E. Fay
C. C
Melvin Hutchinson
Chaffin
Dayton
Tom Linton
Starbuck
Europe
Warburton
Michael
Paris
Warren Dow
A. O. McGarrett
Mr. Dow
Mr. McGarrett
New State Road Hearing on Boston to Newburyport Route
Boston officials and North Shore residents attended a hearing at the State House on a proposed State road from Boston to Newburyport via East Boston Revere Reach and Lynn. Supporters including ex Attorney General Pillsbury and Lynn leaders urged starting at the Fevere line. Mayor Quincy endorsed connecting towns to Boston. The committee postponed the hearing until this morning.
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Boston
Newburyport
East Boston
Revere Reach
Lynn
State House
Committee On Roads
Coleridges
North Shore
Ramsdell
Pillsbury
Fievere Line
C. C. Frye
Thomas F. Porter
George W. Hayward
B. F. Esten
H. A. Cross
N. C. Bassett
Quincy
Harvard Baseball Practice in Cold Outdoor Session
Harvard varsity baseball completed an outdoor practice after almost two weeks of cold weather. The squad showed creditable effort though overthrows were common. Captain Dean led one group while Rand headed the other. no full game was played.
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Harvard
Dean
Rand
Pastor and deacons clash over Ebenezer Church control
The Rev I Allen Kirk and his followers battle with deacons led by Hines Weaver Jones and Johnson at Ebenezer Baptist Church over removal from office. Police intervene as a 200 strong crowd is locked out, tensions persist and a next meeting is threatened.
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I. Allen Kirk
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Kirk
Hines
Weaver
Jones
Johnson
Swords
Elsa Cummings
Mr. Kirk
Dora Batton
Sister Batton
Paige and Employers win two Insurance League games
J. C. Paige and Employers clinched victories at Hub alleys in the Insurance Bowling League last night. Paige, fielding four players, overcame handicap to win while Symonds rolled a 224 string, breaking Ryan’s record by 12 pins.
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J. C. Paige
Employers
Paige
Symonds
Ryan
Sugar duty proposal sparks debate on refining industry
The article discusses a tariff plan adding one eighth of a cent to sugar duties, creating a differential favoring refined sugar to protect refiners. It estimates $7 million revenue in year one and up to $100 million in year two, with losses if passage is delayed and applause from Republicans.
Bill attacks tariff bill amid House debate over protection
In a heated House session, Democrats criticize the McKinley era tariff as harming American labor and industry. Speaker Wheeler and colleagues accuse Republicans of drafting the bill in secrecy to protect special interests, while Hopkins defends protective measures and Populists push for graduated income tax and silver reforms. The exchange ends with a recess.
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Wheeler
Dem
Ala
Committee On Ways and Means
Democratic Party
New England
Dingley
America
United States
Alabama
Hopkins
Ilinois
Union
Simpson
Kan
McKinley
Bell
Republican Party
Opposition debate as tariff bill faces critique in House
At the evening session about 100 members filled seats while galleries overflowed. Mr. Taylor, a Republican from Indiana, spoke against the tariff bill criticizing the rushing of four appropriation bills last week and ridiculing the free list in the tariff measure. The committee rose at 10 30 and the House adjourned.
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Taylor
Minority Report Critiques Tariff Bill As Harmful To Consumers
The minority on the Ways and Means Committee led by Bailey argues the tariff bill protects manufacturers at the expense of consumers, raises taxes, and enlarges wasteful government spending. It condemns excessive taxation and foreign competition restrictions, warning of inflated prices and reduced labor protection.
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Committee On Ways and Means
House
Bailey
Dem
Tex
United States
Congress
Europe
Free Consultation Offer Promises Cures At Tremont Street
Dr Liverpool at 233 Tremont Street offers free patient consultations and tests claiming wide success across diseases. The ad lists thousands of cures including rheumatism neuralgia paralysis dyspepsia bronchitis kidney diseases and more with free medicines during treatment and generous office hours.
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Liverpool
Tremont Street
Boston
Bright
Cyclone Kills and Injures Dozens at Arlington High
A tornado struck Arlington Georgia at 1 50 PM wrecking the high school building and killing seven students Ollie Parramore Claude Roberts Alice Putnam Albert Butler Willie McMurra Kenneth Boynton Maud Johnson Mary W Ellens. Professors Covington and Walker were injured and feared dead as rescuers stave off further casualties.
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Arlington
Ollie Parramore
Claude Roberts
Alice Putnam
Albert Butler
Willie McMurra
Kenneth Boynton
Maud Johnson
Mary W. Ellens
Professor Covington
Professor Walker
Corps of Emergency
Covington and
Walker
Blakely
Shaw in Trouble In Charlestown Policy Case
Fred IL Shaw known as Dupee Shaw former pitcher for Boston Washington and New York in the National League was arrested in Charlestown for policy playing and released on bail. He was recenty with Portland in the New England League and previously with Providence in the Eastern League before retiring due to arm trouble.
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Fred IL
Dupee
Shaw
Boston
Washington
New York
Charlestown
Dupee’’ Shaw
Portland
Providence
Razors and Sharpening Offer From John Bestgen & Co
Warranted genuine razors and best grade 6 inch 1lodc and 2 blade knives available. Combination razor straps 13c and razors sharpened and set ready for use 20c. Store at 990 Washington Street next to Columbia Theatre open until 9 o'clock evenings.
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Wede & Butcher
J. Crooks
Reynolds
John Bestgen & CO
Washington St
Columbia Theatre
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