Poetry and Oratory Defended at Emerson College Congress
Three Emerson College of Oratory students led a victory over three Boston Y M C A scholars in a lively association hall debate on whether poetry or oratory has greater influence on mankind. Miss Edith M McDuffee delivered decisive rebuttals for the negative, while the triumphant Emerson team outlined a strong defense of poetry. The event drew a full hall as judges, including Secretary of State William M Olin, weighed the contrasted arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Y. M. C. A. Congress
Kidder Debating Society
Emerson College of Oratory
Association Hall
Y. M. C. A. Congress
Minot Hall
Congress
Young Men’s Christian Union
Ughts
Berkeley Temple
Providence Y. M. C. A
Fdr
William M. Olin
Samuel L. Loomis
James E. Cotter
Olin
Charles W. Kidder
Emerson College
Messrs
J. G. Gosselin
J. B. Ferber
H. H. Longfellow
Maud Barnes
Inez Packard
EB. M. McDuffee
Edith M. McDuffee
L. D. Towle
Gosselin
Ferber
Coxey
Murphy
Faneuil Hall
Phillips
St. Louis
Milton
Demosthenes
Cicero
Robert Burns
Massachusetts
Burns
Boston
Miss Barnes
Daniel Webster
Hamilton
United States
Sullivan Beats White In Six Round Bout At Quaker City
Spike Sullivan of Boston defeats Tommy White of Chicago in a spirited six round match at the Quaker City Athletic Club. Sullivan lands crisp jabs and a right-arm hook sends White to his knees in round two.
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Philadelphia
Sullivan
Boston
Tommy” White
Chicago
Quaker City Athletic Club
White
Doherty Knocks Out Laughlin In Buffalo Fight
Jack Doherty of New York KO'd Johnny Laughlin of Buffalo in the third round at the Empire Athletic Club before 1500 spectators. The hurricane-style bout lasted three rounds. Eddie Bowers and Al Gains fought ten rounds at 115 pounds with Bowers winning on points. Sweeney and Cavanaugh boxed eight rounds to a draw.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Jack Doherty
New York
Johnny Laughlin
Empire Athletic Club
Eddie Bowers
Lockport
al Gains
Bowers
Hiram Sweeney
Charles Cavanaugh
Evans Versus O Connor Merrill Alienation Case Verdict
Charles M. Evans of Haverhill sued Maurice H. O Connor of West Newbury and William E. Merrill over alienation of his wife’s affections. The jury awarded $1,750 to Evans in each case, with the trial lasting three days. The ad damnum was $10,000. a Supreme Court appeal is likely.
Lover Left Her Ends Life Attempt At Hayes Saloon
Bertha Cushman a 23 year old of 87 Warren Avenue attempted suicide by taking laudanum in Hayes saloon 544 Cambridge Street at 10 45 last night after being rejected by Harry Jones of 22 Temple Street. She had visited Jones earlier and pleaded unsuccessfully. She swallowed the poison at the table before staff realized her intent.
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Bertha Cushman
Warren Avenue
Hayes
Cambridge Street
Miss Cushman
Harry Jones
Temple Street
Jones
Mississippi River Improvement Resolution Reported
Senator Caffery from the commerce committee reported a joint resolution to appropriate 250000 dollars for immediate use in improving the Mississippi River from the head of the passes to the mouth of the Ohio. The House took concurrent action.
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Washington
Senate
Caffery
Dem
Committee On Commerce
Mississippi River
Ohio
House
Flood Progress Threatens Texas and Mississippi
A vast rise in the Trinity River near Dallas floods the region with water advancing at about a foot per hour. Drowned are John Jist and Ruby Smith in a Trinity branch near Era, with Smith's father an Alderman in Gainesville. Texas flood damages exceed a half million to property losses around one and a half to two million dollars. A levee break near Lee Mississippi is reported as the first in the main Mississippi levee system.
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Pallas
Tex
Dallas
Trinity
John Jist
Ruby Smith
Era
Cook County
Greensville
Miss
Lee
Mississippi
Helena A Flyer
The gun boat Helena completed a speed trial on Long Island Sound at 15.8 knots for Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company earning a $56,000 bonus. Official times reported for outward and home runs show multiple marks from 8:24:24 to 12:21:50.
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New London
Helena
Long Island Sound
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
East Boston Rowing Association Elects Officers
East Boston Rowing Association held its annual meeting at the Maverick street clubhouse. Officers elected were William J. Stinson president Edward Colbert vice president Daniel Rowan treasurer James McCallum financial secretary John Hartnett recording secretary James L. Murphy marching corresponding secretary and James Kelly captain. Directors named were George Storin Joseph Ferrara T J Lynch and William Du Wors. The club plans a new eight oared boat and enrollment in the N E K A I A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boston Rowing Association
Maverick Street
William J. Stinson
Edward Colbert
Daniel Rowan
James McCallum
John Hartnett
James L. Murphy
James Kelly
George Storin
Joseph Ferrara
T. J. Lynch
William du Wors
Boston Horse Show Box Auction At Music Hall
Auction of boxes for the Boston Horse Show drew large crowds and lively bidding. Total sales reached 12 000 dollars, several thousand below last year due to recent society deaths. Many boxes were bought by speculators with a 100 dollar upset price. a long list of box owners and related premiums followed.
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Boston
Music Hall
George N. Black
BO Mmr. Herricks
Sun
Biggiow
Frank Seabury
G. B. Reed
Mr. Mitchell
Asccsacevtesessisste
TMC
Touro Issers
Herrick
LOGAC
POIOW
Pavion
Guo
R. L. Agassiz
Lester Leland
Miums
Robert C. Hooper
Frank Skinner
G. A. Nickerson
Mr. Herrick
Ccaeek
OL. McQuilote
Ccctscesdejeises
C. H. W. Foster
W. L. Terhune
Mr. Connolly
C.A
Gerard Bement
N. Milliken Secereessesccce
Rens Orme Ashe Ibis
Asin de Bowen
Re Oro
Ain Gg
Oankes
Caackesesiess
C. H. Thayer
T. Walling
H. Thayer
Mr. Lodge
C. F. Wide
Dlea
Engels
BP Omnors
Ceva Cacdes
Arglig i
Boxing Gossip and Fight Pleas Across America and England
English Sporting Review notes Lachie Thompson vs Dick Burge for 500 a side and 1000 purse in Newcastle. Loy Smith asks Pedlar Palmer for 1500 side bet. Palmer wants 2500 and a 4000 purse if in America. Daly calls out McKeever or any American lightweight for stake and purse. Mail letter argues to repeal boxing law and cites Corbett-Fitzsimmons match as proof boxing can be controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sporting Review
Lachie Thompson
Dick Burge
Newcastle
Burge
Loy Smith
England
Palmer
Smith
America
Pat Daly
Billy Hill
Pickaninny
Charley McKeever
Beacon Hill
Massachusetts
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Mike Sears
Billy Rochfort
Chicago
Sears
Broadway A. C
Casper Leon
Jack Ward
New York
Hartford
Charley Kelly
Tommy Creed
Matt Matthews
Ward
Baltimore
Casper
Sammy Kelly
Prof Shaw of Hate Pelham Imitates Science Lesson
A fragment mentions Prof Shaw of Hate Pelham as a teacher who caught and uses a student’s science. The line hints at conflict between authority and scientific demonstration within a school setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Shaw
Pelham
Referee Roche Ends Bets After Dixon Erne Weigh-In Mismatch
A letter notes Referee Dick Roche declared all bets off when Dixon and Erne weighed in overweight. Bets prior to ring entry are void, while those made after Roche’s decision stand. A separate cable from Southampton reports Kia McCoy arriving from South Africa and seeking a match at the National Sporting Club with Creedon or Ryan. Fleming will decide on a purse.
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Dick Roche
Dixon- Erne
Roche
Ren
Dixon
Erne
John Fleming
National Sporting Club
Dan Creedon
Tommy Ryan
McCoy
Fleming
America
George V. Tuohey
Crescent Lacrosse Team Defeated by Manchester
The Crescent Athletic Club of Brooklyn lost to Manchester 8 to 2 on Manchester grounds in a lacrosse match played March 29.
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London
Crescent Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Manchester
E. L. A. C. Defeats Travelers In Insurance League
E. L. A. C. defeated the Travelers by 189 pins in a Hub alleys match. Merrill of E. L. A. C. rolled 200 in a 506 series to lead scorers. The night’s score summary follows.
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BE. L. A. Co
Travelers
Merrill
Dorchester and
Powderhorn Wheelmen
Dorchester Wheelmen
Jackson Caught in Pursuit of Licensure Fraud
William H. Jackson a self styled M D and London graduate was arrested by Inspectors Gaddis and Wise as a fugitive from justice He is 29 and recently stayed at the Hotel Haviland on Haviland street He faces warrants from Providence R I and Keene N H for practising medicine without a license
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Jackson
University of London
Eng
Gaddis and
Wise
Jackson
Hotel Haviland
Haviland Street
Providence
R. T
Keene
N. Hi
Young Boy Brushed by Streetcar on Dover Street
Thomas McCarthy, four, son of Bridget McCarthy of 72 Middlesex Street, was struck by an outbound South Poston electric car while playing near West End tracks on Dover Street yesterday afternoon. He rolled over the fender, suffered minor bruises, and returned home alone.
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Thomas
Bridget McCarthy
Middlesex Street
Dover Street
South Poston
Mrs Myers Burned In Fire At Washington Street Home
Mrs Carrie Myers was severely burned while attempting to extinguish a blaze caused by a kerosene lamp explosion on the fourth floor of a five story brick dwelling at 1476 Washington Street. The flames ignited lace draperies as the lamp exploded and residents fought to control the fire.
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Washington Street
Carrie Myers
Woodbury's Pacial Soap Promoted as Best Soap
An advertisement extols Woodbury's Pacial Soap as the best soap in life’s pleasures, urging readers to use it. The claim emphasizes superior cleansing and satisfaction from a trusted brand.
Bicycle Notes and Races Across the Northeast
The piece covers the United Wheelmen formed by St Paul and Minneapolis cyclists, the Tiger Roadsters leader Harry F. Dean's illness, Duquesne Specials with Doolittle discs, and race sites at Willow Grove Park and Columbia A A's May meet. It notes record aims by Fred Titus, advice for Century riders, and recent race results at West Newton street rink plus a Parks Day with many young riders. Ronald Pratt plans a late April bicycle tour from Boston to Jacksonville and back through multiple cities.
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Mott
United Wheelmen
St. Paul
Minneapolis
American Cyclists’ Union
Knights of the Wheel
Detroit
Harry F. Dean
Tiger Roadsters
Tully
Duquesne Branche
Duquesne
Philadelphia A. C. C
Willow Grove Park
Columbia A. A
Fred Titus
Newburyport
Framingham
West Newton Street
William Berle
Berle
Ira Parker
R. L. Jewett
Parker
Massachusetts B. C
Ronald Pratt
Jacksonville
Mobile
New Orleans
St. Louis
Kansas City
Chicago
Toledo
Buffalo
Albany
Springfield
Pratt
Percivl to Be Handicaper Official Retained for New England
The racing board bulletin will announce the reappointment of Charles G. Percival as official handicapper for New England. The move comes as a surprise to many outside league matters, with some expecting J. C. Kerrison to secure renewal due to local club endorsements.
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Racing Board
Charles G. Percival
New England
J. C. Kerrison
Kerrison silent on Percival appointment and rumors
Mr Kerrison declines to comment on the appointment of Mr Percival as official handicapper. He addresses a rumored throw-down, says he will speak only when certain, and asserts his past three seasons’ handicapping success in New England speaks for itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percival
Kerrison
New England
Fearful doctors and vivisection fears in Boston letter
Dr John Hamilton called me names in his articles but I fear only the regulars and their alleged medicines. I attack cow’s milk for adults, claim poisons, gases, and vaccines are harming health, and vow to start an Old Granny medical college as a counter to boards of health and registration laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hamilton
Boards of Health
Hamilton
H-L
Pat
Dr. H
Dr. Hamilton
Harvard
Jimmie
Simon M. Landis, M. D
Harvard Cercle Francais Stages Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme at Brattle Hall
Harvard University Cercle Francais presented the annual French theatricals in Brattle Hall Cambridge with Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme by Moliere. The Pierian Sodality provided music and the cast included H Warren Cram J W Frothingham I L Dudley R L Hoguet Logan H F Robison and others. Performances were described as creditable with animated acting and clear French accents.
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Cercle Francais
Harvard University
Brattle Hall
Cambridge
Moliere
H. Warren- Cram
H. W. Welch
J. W. Frothingham
I. L. Dudley
R. L. Hoguet
R. Logan
H. F. Robinson
R. Ftulitzer
G. K. Denny
L. Luquer
G. E. Hills
A. Washburn
W. E. Waterhouse
A. Z. Reed
G. W. Bouve
Sixteenth B & A Fatal: Hungarian Worker Kolar Killed Near West Newton
James Kolar, about 45, a Hungarian employee of the Boston and Albany Railroad, was fatally struck near the temporary West Newton station while walking on tracks. The 5:57 westbound train left him dead, his body cut in twain. He resided on River Street, West Newton, and was unmarried.
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Boston & Albany
West Newton
James Kolar
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Kolar
River Street
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the Victors
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Inez Packarp
kiSs Edita
Ammsduppes
Naud Barnes
B. Y. M. C. A. Congress
H.hlongfellow
Forber
SELIN
Wede & Butcher
J. Crooks
F. Reynolds
John Bestgen & CO
Columbia Theatre
Ben” Pratt
Benjamin Pratt
Court Avenue
Young’s
Lewis Street
Everett
Burden
Hanover Street
Station 1
Solomon Silber
Unity Court
Webster
Jackson Webster
Haverhill
State House
Revere Hones
Mr. George
Mr. Webster
Bangor
Austin Gott
Epps Gilley
Wakefield
School St
School OF Boxing
Centlemen
Sremont
Spike
Boston Boy
Tommy White
Doherty
Laughlin
M’coy
Mitchell
Kid McCoy
Charlie Mitchell
Charles M. Evans
East Boston
Jack Gardner
Wintentiae
Iseseeie
Eyperd
Cleveland
Westfield
Evelan
H. A. Lozier & Co
Cleveland, O
Boylston Street
Duquesne Mfg. CO
Columbus Ave
O Spalding
Official Baseball Guide
Frice
Spalding
Wright & Ditson
Washington St
Henley G. W. Low & CO
Eliot Street
Joston
Wheeler
I L. A
Nausance
Linscott Stkas
Ryan Sane
Bradbury Eee Ee
Merrill Eee
Aw Mo Travelers
Whiton
RS Burke O
Dorchester
Robinson
Nee Eneenee
MelIntire PeGreen Pe
Simmons Cineeees Neddeies
Fender
Woodbury
Bicycle Notes
MR. Kerrison
Dr. Landis
Pure
California
Peneull Hall
Seuarer
Liverpool
Tremont St
Tremont Street
Bright
Gercle Francais
Tremont Row
J. E. Farwell & CO
Pearl Street
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