Yale Claims Second Intercollegiate Debate Victory
Yale defeats Harvard in a Cambridge debate on bimetallism versus a single gold standard the second Harvard Yale win in the series and first in Cambridge. The contest drew a large audience and was praised for clear logical reasoning despite mixed views on merit. F Dobyns of Harvard criticized the debate as dull. Governor Wolcott introduced the starting speaker.
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Debate on gold standard vs bimetallism by Harvard speaker
S R Wrightington argues for maintaining gold standard, opposing a double standard via international agreement. He contends gold provides a simple, automatic system, while falling prices reflect production growth and cheaper goods, not monetary failure. He warns against silver rehabiliation and predicts instability under bimetallism.
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S. R. Wrightington
Harvard
Debate Over Gold Standard Sparks Yale Harvard Clash
The Harvard and Yale teams clash in Sanders Theatre over adopting a single gold standard versus a bimetallic league. Harvard argues monometallism with Governor Wolcott presiding as judges critique the theories and call for stability, while Yale supporters shout after the verdict favoring Yale.
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Western Hemisphere
Spring Bitter Compound Promoted by Br Swett
Br Swett presents a spring bitter compound advertised to relieve headaches dizziness faintness stomach issues and back pain. The note promotes its use for season related discomfort and lists ingredients and purpose from a Washington Street address in Seneca.
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Yale's stance on international bimetallism and reform
Macfarland of Melrose argues against gold monometallism citing 1873 price declines and global unrest. He urges U S entry into an international relief scheme with France Germany and Britain to end the evils of the gold standard and restore productive activity.
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Dorr for Harvard. Galsthwait H Dorr Harvard's sec
Galsthwait H Dorr, class of 1897, is mentioned as Harvard's secretary in a brief item.
Yale Speaker Warns Against Gold Standard Policy Shift
Charles A. Clark of New York argued against a rapid move to a gold standard by the United States. He warned such a shift would break with twenty years of anti gold monometallism, risk a financial panic, raise taxes, burden the public, and erode confidence by isolating the U.S. from international cooperation.
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Dobyns for Harvard Defends Currency Stability
Fletcher Dobyns at Harvard argues against the bimetallic theory and a rapid shift to a new currency standard. He contends no workable ratio exists and that attempting to fix silver and gold values would trigger widespread financial distress and banking crises. He warns creditors would recall loans, driving instability and premium costs for gold.
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France
Germany
Five City League Games Show Top Scores Across Alleys
In last evenings City League, five games took place. Carruth beat Shawmuts at Car Ruths alleys with Carruth winning by over 100 pins. Watts led the night with 506 and Callaghan had the highest single with 188. Meyers and Boylstons clashed at Boyls alleys. Boylstons won with 2402 to Meyers 2313. O Brien topped three strings at 542 and led single strings with 191. Murray Irwins hosted Quincy and lost by over 200. Fra tus led Quincy with the best three string total and Fratus had the top single.
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Studinski Urges Sound Money in Yale Closing Speech
Charles H. Studinski of Pueblo, speaking for Yale, warned that abandoning bimetallism would harm the Republican base and provoke class tension. He argued for cautious policy to avoid letting free silver advocates gain power and urged a conciliatory approach to international monetary talks.
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Yale Wins Debate Over Harvard After Rebuttals
After principal speeches, each debater gave five minute rebuttals. Dobyns of Harvard faulted Yale on interpretation and evasion. Judges awarded the victory to Yale after deliberation, prompting mixed cheers from Yale and Harvard contingents and a postdebate supper at the Colonial Club with Yale’s Reynolds and Harvard’s Hart speaking.
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Boxing Gossip Sparks Interest in Connolly vs Lavigne Match
The boxing world buzzes over Eddie Connolly's rumored clash with Saginaw’s Kid Lavigne, while fans debate Connolly’s slim chances. New York’s National Sporting Club hosts a slate of bouts including Youngs vs McCue and Fisher vs Doyle, with several preliminaries and local title bouts shaping a busy boxing night.
Champion Bob Safe
Champion boxer Bob Fitzsimmons has compromised with trainer Jimmy Carroll who sued him for 900 dollars. He may leave California without arrest and plans to depart for New York on Saturday morning.
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Ailsa Wins Yacht Race At Cannes
Ailsa claimed the large waters prize of 1000 francs after Britannia did not race. Britannia stayed at Cannes as its owner the Prince of Walpes spent the duke’s birthday with the Duke of Cambridge.
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Baseball notes on Cambridge High nine and Tufts links
Base ball notes report Cambridge High and Latin captaincy awaiting advisory ratification with Saul possibly re signing and Walter Clarkson or Downing as appointee. Tufts College opens April 7 at Boston University and recruits include Burton Cushman Dickson Nickerson Ladd Morse Hutchins and Putnam. South Boston Athletic Association grounds secured for practice.
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Manifesto wins Grand National at Liverpool
The Grand National was won by Manifesto with Filbert second and Lord of Fyne third. Twenty nine starters included Cathal ridden by Hon R Ward, William of Borneo ridden by K Widger, Soarer ridden by D G M Campbell, and Gauntlet ridden by Captain Hope Johnstone. manifestos odds 100 to 8. race for 2000 sovereigns with trophy.
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Lightweight title bout set between Lavigne and Connolly
New York report notes an arranged match with Kid Lavigne and Eddie Connolly as principals. Broadway A C offers 5000 dollars for a twenty five round bout in the first week of May with weigh in at 133 pounds at 8 o clock. The fight is described as potentially deciding the lightweight championship.
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Bowling Prizes Awarded at Suburban Interclub League Banquet
Last evening the Parker House hosted the Suburban Interclub League season finale banquet. Senator W W Davis presided and distributed trophies won in various tournaments. Prizes went to Jamaica Club pool winner J Albert Brackett and second pool prize to George Loring of Old Dorchester Club, among others.
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Bicycle notes on racing rules and events in Boston clubs
The P C C entertained Middlesex and Medford clubs at Massachusetts avenue with A C C games and music. Changes to racing rules include pacemaking qualifying and class race time limits. Dixie Hines leaves American Wheelmen staff. Henry Goodman named Pacific coast racing board rep. Gloucester and Dedham road race entries start Monday. West Newton Street Rink hosts reduced gear races with records and diamond medal heats. The Boston device firm opens a New England branch. rink crowds grow for the diamond tournament and Monday Tuesday entries.
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School of Boxing Opens at Tremont Street Location
Prof Shaw promotes a new boxing school at Hotel Pelham and New Eng School of Boxing invites ladies gentlemen and children to an open day and evening session at 127 Tremont Street Room 12 call or write for six lessons.
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