A Chance for Fitzsimmons Title Fight Draws Forfeit
Aleck Greggains backs a $1000 forfeit to force a middleweight title fight with Bob Fitzsimmons after failing to lure Ted Pritchard or Bill Goode to terms. London fighter Austin Gibbons posts $500 to challenge Abbott or Burge, while Billy Hawkins letters stir talk of further matches as New Cribb Club plans April bouts in Boston.
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Aleck Greggains
California
Ted Pritchard
Bill Goode
England
Greggains
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Aleck
Joe Levis
Captain Cooke
Lewis
Joe Lewis
Austin Gibbons
Mike Daly
America
Dick Burge
Stanton Abott
Jack McAuliffe
Gibbons
Abbott
Dell
Burge
Cooke
Billy Hawkins
West Superior
Wis
Afistin
S. Gibbons
Tuinness Gibbons
MecArth Ma -Dick Burge
Gentlemen’s Athletic Association of Canada
Canada
Gentlemen’s Clipper Club
Montana
W. W. Lewis
Mahoney City
Gibbon
Daly
New Cribb Club
Ilarry Cross
Essex County
Price Williams
Lynn
George Addison
New Brunswick
Jon
Si) Hickey
East Boston
Young Sears
Maine
Charley Collins
George Dixon
Boston
Billy Reed
Roxbury
Pat Heath
Charles Lynch
Jack McGee
Thunderbolt
Hain Brock
Hayward Place
B. H. Benton
Harry Sigourney
Spencer T. Williams
William Mahoney
John C. Hickey
Joseph Lannan
James F. Kelley
Jon Roy
Bennetts Signing Signals Change Behind Plate
President Soden received Charley Bennetts contract yesterday as Merritt replaces him as the main catcher. Bennetts aging form and spring conditioning issues reduce his chances this season. The club lists four catchers Ganzel Merritt Lake with Lake slated for preseason games. Last year the squad used three catchers.
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Charley Bennett
Soden
Bennett
Merritt
Morgan Murphy
Ganzel
Lake
McCuneCycle Sets Pace With Rigid Frame and Large Bearings
A claim that McCuneCycle travels a mile 10 seconds faster than rivals rests on its rigid frame and large bearings. If unsure, consult a Technical School scholar to compare a 1 inch ball bearing carrying 2400 pounds with a 7 16 inch bearing under the same load, the minimum pressure on a crank-axle bearing with a 6 inch crank.
The Naronic's Fate Alleged Letter From a Sinking Ship
A Norfolk Beach finds a champagne bottle containing a letter said to be from a White Star liner crew member aboard the Naronic. It describes a collision with an iceberg in a blizzard, sinking the ship, with a call to report to M Kersey and Co in Broadway New York. The date reads February 19 with times cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Norfolk
William Johnson
Ocean View
Chesapeake Bay
White Star Line
Naronic
S. S. Naronic
Star Lrug
Broadway
N. Y
M. Kersey & Co
Jonan Onsen
Cattleman
The Real Cause of a Cold Explained Clearly
The article argues fatigue weakens health, leading to colds and serious outcomes like pneumonia. It claims only pure stimulant whiskey, specifically Duffy's pure malt, can maintain blood circulation, stomach function, and nervous system health, endorsed by physicians and users. It warns against inferior whiskies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peverey
Duffy's
Barrett Seeks Nomination Amid Dem Fight in Charlestown
In Charlestown the final push for Barrett’s nomination unfolds as Democrats debate a strong opponent to counter his win record. Possible rivals include ex-District Attorney Hurlburt and ex-Congressman Williams with support shifting amid Wakefield and Chelsea factions. The Populists back Cary, aiming to maximize votes and file nomination papers promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaker Barrett
Barrett
Hurlburt
Lynn
Baldwin
General Peach
Wakefield
8. K.hamilton
George Fred Williams
Chelsea
D. Frank Kimball
P. J. Doherty
Charlestown
William Everett
Stoneham
Congress
Cary
Winners on the Tracks at GutTreasura Race Meet
Daily race results from GutTreasura New Jersey show six selling races with winners Fleurette Alan Bane Sir Catesby St Denis Azrael False B and Cynosure among the field. Times range from 1 00 to 1 48 and betting odds appear for each event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GutTreasura
N. J
Fleurette
Balbriggan
Guard
Leurette
Alan Bane
Richal
St. Denis
Hamilton
Lester
Azrael
Fagot
Captain Wagner
Racing Results From Gouncester NJ on March 29
Today's card lists six races with multiple entries and betting odds. Notable names include Mattie Lee Alta Bold Hardy James town Captain Hammer Robin Hood Silence Needmore Lizzie Mc Duff Rumson Lon ely Pelham Vevay Lonely and many others across four and seven furlong sprints and longer contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gouncester
N. J
the Post
Mattie Lee
Alta
Bold Hardy
Postal
Bert
Houri
Wallace G
John Lackland
Bargain
Knapp
Robin Hood
Silence
Pokino
Don Lucey
Iowa Boy
Arizona
Barrientos
Black Knight
Comforter
Apollo
Shamrock
Cloverdale
All Ablaze
John R
Eudora
Bonnie Lass
Edith Nan
Vamoose
Eli
Tammany Gelding
Blackwood
Montpelier
Paradise
Great Guns
Vedette
Eddie M
Poor Abe
Lonely
Pelham
Vevay
Fernwood
Nat Goodwin
William T
Little Bravo
Genie
Edith Gate Rhoda
Carrie
Ede
Sellin
Minnesota
Boston
Tommy
Lasetta
Gladstone
Flambeau
Pete
Golden
Blackmailer
Bookmaker
Graduate
Friar
Englewood
Suenyaer
Maggie
Dorchester Club Secures New Headquarters and Events
The Dorchester Athletic Club has moved into the former Glenwood Club quarters at Adams and Gibson streets, securing a large 1800 foot area with a basement gym. A meeting set April 20 at Music Hall for entertainment and competitions featuring Peter Berle, J. P. Clark on geared bicycles and the Ninth Regiment tug of war team. A cross country practice will be held from the new clubhouse this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Athletic Club
Glenwood Club
Adams and
Gibson Streets
Athletic Club
Music Hall
Peter Berle
J. P. Clark
Ninth Regiment Athletic Association
Dorchester
Adoption of substitution rules for stallion race proposed
David H. Blanchard introduces a plan allowing substituting another horse for the original entry in a September race if the May entry fails to satisfy the nominator. The rule promises a stronger field and a fairer, more competitive race for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Blanchard
Barrett Wins All Delegates In Charlestown Republican Caucus
In Charlestown, Barrett supporters collect three delegates with Ward 5 a foregone win. Ward 4 caucus at Baldwin Street Schoolhouse packed with about three hundred, orderly without row or disturbance as Barrett and Hayes workers circulated literature and campaign cards. A Lynn mayoral letter backing Hayes and a flyer urging two more votes circulated amid quiet excitement.
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Charlestown
Barrett
Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Baldwin Street
Charles 3 Perkins
Lodge
Lynn
A Book for Every Man and The Science of Life Revised
An advertisement for a medical volume titled A Book for Every Man and The Science of Life, revised and enlarged with 370 pages and 125 prescriptions for various diseases. It claims endorsement by press and scientists, prize winning status, and home delivery by W H W Parker in Boston.
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Preas
Mall
Essany
National Medical Association
W. H W. Parker
M. R
Perabody Medical Institute
Bulfinch At
Revere Stornsé
Boston
Mass
Tense Ward Caucus Ends With Barrett Victory In Boston
In Ward 26 observers including E W Burdett and Morey watched as ballot counting exposed tensions and alleged interference. Charles G Perkins denied altering votes while Boardman faced censure. Barrett supporters swept 12 delegates to 1 Hayes, with total 347 votes cast. Ward 5 produced a Barrett majority from 109 votes.
Barrett affirms voter loyalty after district support
Speaker Barrett told a reporter last evening that the confidence he placed in the loyal support of the voters of the district is justified. He said the backing was steady and reflected strong public approval for his position and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett
Republican nominee pledge and district outlook
The speaker says friendly comments from voters will likely secure ratification of the nomination at the polls and keep the district Republican. If nominated, he plans to propose new subjects for legislation for the next Congressman. He notes the other side had advantages in newspaper access but emphasizes conclude of delegate contest and duty to prepare for the final election.
Hayes Delegates Win Big At Savaeus Caucus
In Savaeus the town hall caucus to select delegates for the seventh district convention favors Hayes. Voters showed a strong majority with 120 for Hayes delegates and 18 for Barrett. Elected delegates are Arthur B. Smith F. T. Newhall and B. F. Sanborn. In Nanant a smaller town hall caucus also backs Hayes with a single delegate, J. T. Wilson, receiving all votes.
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Savaeus
Town Hall
Lynn
Nahant
Hayes
Barrett
Arthur B. Smith
F. T. Newhall
B. F. Sanborn
Nanant
J. T. Wilson
Local health inspections push tenement whitewashing in district
South Boston health inspectors target tenement houses with three or more tenants under the latest ordinance. Owners must whitewash interiors. Other items note plant move of Enquirer to Broadway, petitions against a public market, vows for a South Boston wedding, Easter services, and club activities at Central Athletic Club and local churches.
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William Shannon
Johnson & Co
Gates Street
Enquirer
Broadway
South Boston
John Lynch
Mamie O'Leary
Highland District
House of Correction
E.S. Wheeler
Fourth Baptist Church
Ladies’ Society Fund
Izole Todd
McKay
Edwina Wheeler
Orry Porn
Dorchester church notices and election of officers
The 8 oclock service at St Peter s Church will place the blessed sacrament in the repository this morning. Tomorrow a procession will involve Sunday school children and a Redemptionist father will preach. Miss Anna M Letchwork with Sidney Woodward as soloist spoke at Pilgrim Church. The Washington Club elected officers with J Edward Lappen as president.
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St. Peter’s Church
Anna M. Letchwork
Sidney Woodward
Pilgrim Church
Kine Washington Club
J. Edward Lappen
Death by own action in Chelsea captain found dead
Last evening at about seven thirty, Thomas Cassidy of 81 Chestnut Street Chelsea notified police that Captain George S. Loring, two rooms in Cassidy’s house, went to bed at nine eighty Tuesday night in apparent good health and had not been seen since. A Papua lad der entered and found Loring undressed in bed with a handkerchief soaked with chloroform over his nostrils. A tin trunk held gold watches and rings, and an empty envelope on the bureau bore an address to Captain Loring in Boston. Dr. Sibley judged it a death by her own action. Loring, about 75, a former seaman now in brokerage, lived with Cassidy for two years. he is survived by a wife not living with him and a son in Somerville.
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Thomas Cassidy
Chestnut Street
Chelsea
George S. Loring
Hervey
Hibblewalthe
Devonshire Street
Boston
Dr. Sibley
Captain Loring
Cassidy
Yarmouth
Somerville
Barrett Can Be Beaten Fight in Seventh District
A political call to nominate George Fred Williams or another strong candidate and to wage a relentless campaign across the seventh district to defeat Barrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett
George Fred Williams
Yale's Crew Selected For Varsity Rowing Team
Captain S B Ives chose ten Yale oarsmen for the varsity crew with Gallaudet at stroke and Ives as captain. Paine, Beard, Folger, A P Rogers, Mesaler, Kow, Johnson fill Nos 7 through 2, with Chatfield and Goethius as substitutes. The crew will train in New Haven over Easter with ex-Captains Cowles, Rogers, Hartwell, and possibly Bob Cook supervising twice weekly on the harbor. Van Huyck reports eye improvement and hopes to return by April 15.
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New Haven
S. B. Ives
Yale
Varsity
Stroke
Gallaudet
Ives
Paine
Beard
Folger
A. P. Rogers
Mesaler
Kow
Johnson
Chatfield
Goeth
No. 3
Somerville Finances Move on City Salaries
The Somerville City Council accepted the finance committee report for the current year with few changes to the appropriation. Salaries rise for several officials including the assistant fire engineer from 500 to 600, city clerk to 2400, and library janitor to 850, while assistant assessors gain 50 and buildings inspector earns 1900. A proposed 50 raise for permanent fire foremen was struck out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Committee On Finance
Fire Department
Amateur Fencers Meet In New England League Event
A fencing tournament by the New England division of the Amateur Fencers League of America was held at Wesleyan Hall on Bromfield Street last evening. Curtis Guild Jr served as master of ceremonies with Professor Louis Rondelle as judge. Eleven men competed in five point bouts against each other in a lengthy schedule. A G Thacher defeated Alfred Howard as the top performance with medals awarded to Thacher and Howard.
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New England
A. G. Thacher
Alfred Howard
Dr. Breck
H. R. Coe
Alex Engle
L. C. Blackington
J. A. Gade
Richard Stone
Oliver Coe
Chauncey Smith, Jr
L. C. Philippe
Thacher
Howard
General Olney Interferes
Atlanta March 29 The Gate City Bank defalcation inquiry by the United States Grand Jury was halted after Darnell and Captain Jackson pushed it. Attorney General Olney wired to suspend action and the grand jury was dismissed until April 10.
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Atlanta
Gate City Bank
United States Grand Jury
United States District
Darnell
Jackson
Grand
Olney
Washington
United States
Apron Sale, Charity Events Highlight Beacon Park Area
Brichton reports a successful apron sale at the Methodist Parsonage on Pratt Street held by the Ladies Aid Society of Harvard Avenue Methodist Church. Upcoming events include a birnness for St Luke's at Allston Hall, a Our Boys performance by Hubert T Smith in Brookline, Western Avenue bridge work nearing completion, and Holy Week services led by Rev Frank Hyatt Smith with Easter observances and a double quartet.
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Methodist Parsonage
Pratt Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
Harvard Avenue Methodist Church
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Allston Hall
Hubert T. Smith
Our Boys
Brookline
Smith
Cambridge
Pune
Western Avenue
Frank Hyatt Smith
Evangelical Church
Beacon Park
Office Seeker Delivers Papers to President in Person
A Washington visitor handed President Cleveland a bundle of papers for an office bid. The President tossed the papers into a nearby basket, prompting the astonished applicant to proclaim he had been rejected. The basket was later explained as storage for filing and sorting the influx of papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
Insane murder drives man to fatal double tragedy
In New York on March 29 William W. Reynolds aged 50 shot Miles V. Kelly 48 in Hartley and Grahams store at 313 Broadway killing him instantly. Reynolds then shot himself in the head and died. Kelly was head bookkeeper for Hartley and Graham for twenty years. Reynolds had worked there thirty years. they were intimate friends. The act is attributed to a sudden fit of insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William W. Reynolds
Miles V. Kelly
Hartley & Graham
Broadway
Reynolds
Kelly
A Floater in the Mystic
About 5 o'clock this afternoon the body of a man was found on the Everett side of the marsh bordering the Mystic River. James Burneman and A. J. Hatch of Chelsea found the body and notified the Everett police, who removed it to the rooms of Undertaker Chapman, where it awaits identification. The dead man was about five feet six inches in height, weighed about one hundred seventy five pounds and had a dark complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Mystic River
James Burneman
A. J. Hatch
Chelsea
Undertaker Chapman
Democrats of Melrose Choose Congressional Delegates
In Melrose on March 29 the Democratic caucus elected Henry Brown chairman and C. E. Gassett secretary. Delegates chosen were Pp. M. DeWolf, Henry Brown, Royal P. Barry, William A. Waterhouse, William Turner, Victor C. Kirmess, Charles H. Carr, and C. E. Gassett. They are unpledged.
Small Bros Easter Windows Delight Shoppers
Small Bros 517 and 519 Washington display Easter windows with deft decorating touches. Doves ribbons and Hunter slippers mingle with Easter lilies in a festive show that showcases the store’s rise from humble beginnings to a refined retail space. Footwear selection inside further impresses with variety and style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small Bros
Washin
Typographical Union 18 Elects Officers at Type Hall
The annual election of Typographical Union 18 was held in Type Hall yesterday with A. G. Davis of the Globe elected president and Augustine McCraith chosen for secretary. The vote reflected union support for leadership amid ongoing labor activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Type Hall
A. G. Davis
the Globe
Augustine McCraith
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Bob
Nubs
Sporting News
Massachusetts Club
Old North Church
Salem Street
Paul Tevere
Vineyard
Lexington
Concord
Copps’ Hill
Ed. McGlewen
A. B. Cooper
Worcester
Garrett
L. A. Karcher
Tippett
Hunt
Berlin
Vienna
Raymond
Newton Bicycle Club
Ed P. Burnham
Columbus Avenue
Committee On Roads and Bridges
State House
Consul Perkins
W. R. Sessions
State Board of Agriculture
J. W. Stockwell
State Grange
van Nostrand’s
Bock
The
Mecune Cycle CO
Franklin St
Columbia
Pope Mfg. Co
Columbus Tay Eau
Railroads
Philadelphia
Baltimore
VIA
Liberty St
North River
Aim
Loston
Washington Street
Virginia
Frrom
Jere McCarthy
Presho
Prebble
Swallow
Y. M.C. A. Hall
Union Street
William E. Barrett
Guttenburg
Quartermaster
Dalesman
Hyacinthe
Padre
Adjourn
Adalgisa
Ben March
Ilispent
Tammany Hall
Bolivar
Atlas
Moonstone
Idea
Midget
Miss Annie
Lady Smith
Unfaithful
Nioletta
Nietta
Spauldie
Lady Hood
McMurtry
Thiers L
Oxford
My Gyps
Innovation
Blackburn
Mohican
Krikina
Shellhark
Red Elm
Tom Tough
Robusta
Jack Lovell
Irregular
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May
Duke John
Peralta
Lucy Clark
Sam B
Cynosure
Allan Bane
Detroit
Transit
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Blacklock
Josie Wells
Relief
Gloucester
Dorchester Club
E. W. Burdett
Morey
City Committee
Courtney Guild
Hutchinson
Jerry McCarthy
Jerry
Ward Committee
C. C. Perkins
W. H. Boardman
Perkins
Mr. Boardman
Charles G. Perkins
Boardman
Augustus W. Stover
T. F. Pierce
Mr. Stover
Pierson
Board of Registers
Pillsbury
Haile- Hamlin
William H. Preble
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Willis W. Stover
William H. Oakes
C. O. Shute
Bd M. Kimball
Ward 5
Harvey E. Paul
Kh. W. Bray
John B. Wilson
A. S. Morse
G. A.swallow
B. Frank Hatch
L. J. Priest
E.W. Presho
D. G. Alden
W. F. Pickering
James Wemyss, Jr
E. B.ere
G. L. Wrighton
H. T. Edwards
Jerry M’carthy
Saugus
John J. McMahan
Frank Driscoll
D. Joseph Lenehan
Thomas J. Beedan
Central Athletic Club
A. W. Robinson
Elm Lawn
St. Peter's Church
Peter Rowan
Father McGolkrick
Robinson
Centre Street
St. Mary’s
Somerville Finances
General Olney
Brichton
Democrats OF Melrose
Davis
Blanchard & Farkh
Dock Square
DR. Conant
Skowhegan
Charles F, Moody
Clifford
Cortes St
Edward C. Scates
Warren Building
Brighton
Albert Howe & Co
U. 8, Arsenal, Watertown
Watertown
Boston & Lynn Transfer Company
John E. Cassidy
Fitchburg
Union Market Station
Boston & Albany Railroad
Panenil Station
Broad Street
Hamilton St
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