Local L. A. W. Consulate Forms Five Standing Committees
At the Metropolitan Wheelmen meeting last night the local consulate of the L. A. W. appointed five standing committees including street sprinkling signs transportation and state of roads within the twenty mile limit. The next meeting is set for April 18 at the Metropolitan clubhouse. The group urged enlisting capable workers across the ten mile district and filling vacancies in towns lacking consuls.
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Metropolitan Wheelmen
E. O. Winsor
Walter A. Woods
Elliott
C. W. Pierce
Newton
Metropolitan Club House
A. Peck
Columbus Avenue
Committee On
Lniott
Vincy
Quincy
Wells
Elton
Special Committee
City Point
Broadway
W. B. Handy
Ten Mile
Winsor
The
Rhode Island rider Hills to debut in middle distance race
Horace B Hills aims to meet Tom Linton in the first Rhode Island middle distance race. Hills shifts from sprinting to longer events and the event draws keen interest. The International Cycle Racing Association forms a flying squadron to race tracks outside the regular circuit, led by Kaser Jaap den Kiser Mertens Gougoltz John S Johnsons and Arthur Gardiner. L A W halts discount bicycle plan. Manitoba assures Canada Wheelmen secession will not occur.
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Horace B. Hills
Tom Linton
Rhode Islands
Hills
International Cycle Racing Association
Kaser
Jaap den
Kiser
Mertens
Gougoltz
John S. Johnsons
Arthur Gardiner
Mott
Canadian Wheelmen’s Association
Manitoba
Harvard Freshmen Beat Varsity in Seven Inning Scrimmage
Harvard Freshmen defeated the varsity 5 to 8 in seven innings as 1901 freshmen showed better form. McCormick is likely to remain at first and Loughlin at short, with a new game against Andover added to the schedule next Saturday at Holmes Field with free admission.
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Harvard
McCormick
Loughlin
Andover
Holmes Field
S.s
Rand
J.f
Haughton
Burgess
Lynch
Foster
Davis
Ely
Hayes
McDonald
Milne
Kendall
Fincke
Cropley
Puttnan
Robinson
Quincy
Coolidge
Whittemore
C.f
Jaynes
Smith Beats Hall In Boston Athletics Pool Match
In the invitation tourney at the Boston Athletic Association G L Smith of Codman Club defeated George R Hall of the B A A by 109 to 91 after Hall led early. A G Cutler M L A and C Eaton Codman Club placed first and second in billiards with scores and averages recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Athletic Association
G. L. Smith
Codman Club
George R. Hall
Smith
Hall
A. G. Cutler
Mercantile Library Association
C. ¥. Eaton
Fine Line of Foreign and Domestic Suitings Displayed
The store announces a full line of foreign and domestic suiting and overcoating in the custom department. Early examination promises the finest fabric display ever shown, with patterns that cannot be duplicated.
Brookline High swimmers win club tournament at Natatorium
Brookline High School Swimming Club held its first water tournament at the Brookline Natatorium. Winners include George Evans of Waban in the one length open, Frank Philips of Pierce in the grammar schools open, R McCormack and Fox in four lengths, Ainsworth and Strickland in diving, Driscoll of Brookline High in two events, and the Waban Brookline relay team. The highlight was a fast 1:47 5/ the Brookline vs Waban race with Driscoll leading Brookline to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline High School
Brookline
Fox
Ainsworth
Ss. T. Strickland
Fred Driscoll
C. W. Lewis
Osgood
Marvin
James
Devotion
Fletcher
Pierce
Somers
Noble
Greenough
Lawrence
Roxbury High
Brookline High
Waban Weigh
McCormack
Driscoll
Lewis
Waban
Batchelder
Evans
McConnick
Roberts
Boxing Gossip Sparks Jeffries Mania and Front Rank Talk
Pacific coast fans hail Jim Jeffries as a future heavyweight hope while doubting he can land major purses from tougher rivals like Maher. The column cites proposed fights, signings, retirements and upcoming bouts across cities including Louisville, Cleveland, San Francisco, and Chicago, with names such as McCoy, Fitzsimmons, Jeffries, Weir, Sears, O’Rourke, and Lavack.
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Pacific Coast
Jim Jeffries
Peter Jackson
Peter Weaher
Jeffries
Maher
Los Angeles
Jeter
Sally Smith
West Newton Street Armory
Cleveland
Ike Weir
Mottman Club
Lynn
Weir
Mike Sears
Inquirer
McCoys
Jackson
Sitzsimmons
Corbett
McCoy
Fitzsimmons
Snarkey
Tom O'Rourke
Ever Muner
Syracuse
O'Rourke
Sharkey
San Strancisco
Dan Creedon
Billy Stift
Unicago
Jack Daly
Jim Franey
Cincinnati
Joe Goddard
Dave Holland
Joe
Kiondike
Kkid Lavigne
Philadelphia Arena
Dave Sullivan
Billy O’connell
Dave
Memphis
Patsey Haley
Scott Coyne
Manchester
N. H
Larry Becker
Bayonne
Jack Downey
Johnny Laughlin
Buffalo
Kid McPartlana
Jack Hanley
Danny McBride
Martin Flaherty
Bridgeport
Johnson
Chelsea
Vancouver
B. C
George V. Tucheky
Military Promotions Nominated in Washington List
The notice lists promotions by grade for several officers across artillery and infantry units. Captains advancing to majors include J B Burbank Samuel M Mills J P Story William P Vose G G Greenough C Grogan and W H Boyle. First lieutenants become captains Ss Wp Sharrow G N Whistler and W l Buck. Second lieutenants promoted to first lieutenants include P B Pierce and L Wahl. AlsoEdward H Gheen advances to commander Pay inspector George A Dayon becomes director and others advance in pay and administrative roles.
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Washington
J. Bb
Burbank
Third Artillery
Samuel M. Mills
Fifth Artillery
J. P. Story
Fourth Artillery
William P. Vose
Second Artillery
G. G. Greenough
C. Grogan
W. H. Boyle
Ss. Wp. Sharrow
G. N. Whistle
John W. Morse
Masssachusetts
Four Policemen to Receive Department Medals and Honor List
Four patrolmen earn department medals for dangerous service while in duty. Nine officers placed on the honorary list. A reserve member promoted to regular patrolman for valor. Names include Edward H. Lewey Walter G. Horton George A. Armstrong Edward H. Mullen and others for incidents across Scollay square Dorchester Rutherford avenue Tremont street Hanover street and Commonwealth avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Lewey
Scollay Square
Lewey
William S. Cummings
James E. Halligan
John S. Donahue
Station 11
Frank Wilson
Frank G. Hurlburt
George A. Whitney
Station 4
Oxford Street
Daniel Thompson
Hanover Street
Bernard Doherty
Patrick McDonough
Bertram F. Webb
Station 16
Donovan
Commonwealth Avenue
Appropriation for the A A U Funds Considered by Boston Association
The Boston Athletic Association governing committee voted to transmit resolutions to James E. Sullivan of the A A U registration committee. They proposed an annual 250 dollar subsidy to cover running expenses if the rule is abolished and urged the A A U to limit its jurisdiction to athletic sports in line with its original purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Athletic Association
James E. Sullivan
A. A. U. Registration Committee
A A. U
Board of Governors
Noble Alleys Triumph Over Roxbury In Close Pin Battle
The Noble team edged Roxbury by two pins in the South End Candle Pin League opener at Noble alleys. Roxbury led after two strings, but Noble rallied with a decisive final string of 461 and three players over 100. L Noble led with 292 and 111.
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Noble Alleys
Roxbury
Noble
L. Noble
South Boston boy Lampe eyes summer ball with Syracuse
Lampe, the South Boston lad who pitched for Syracuse last season, is practicing daily at the South Boston grounds. Fred Williams to lead the Lowell Arms team this summer amid Lakewood reports. The World notes Mike Sullivan carried a fainting woman to safety during St Mary’s Church service, then vanished from the crowd.
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Lampe
South Boston
Syracuse
Fred Williams
Lowell Arms Company
Lakewood
Mike Sullivan
Boston
St. Mary's Church
Mike
Julia A Warr Ashore Near Mecox Two Miles East
The abandoned schooner Julia A Warr, sailing from Calais Maine with lumber for Jane's Haven, went ashore two miles east of Mecox station near Fire Island. The vessel was broken up and the captain and crew are missing. Reports said it was seen east of Boston Light by the German steamer Armenia and others, with Revenue Cutter Manning seeking the craft.
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Shinnecock
Fire Island
Julia A. Warr
Calais
Janes Haven
Mecox Station
Boston Light
Armenia
Manning
Coburn alumni banquet at Hotel Thorndike heard on learning rise
Sixty Coburn Classical Institution alumni gathered for a third annual banquet at the Hotel Thorndike. Speakers included Mrs. J. H. Hanson A. P. Soule and Dr. William Collard who urged the spreading spirit of learning and its future impact while F. W. Johnson led discussion on the colleges elective system and its limits.
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Boston
Coburn Classical Institution
Thorndike
J. H. Hanson
A. P. Soule
William Collard
F. W. Johnson
Roxbury Latin School
Watertown Sons of Veterans Camp 298 celebrates fourth anniversary
Isaac B. Patten Camp No. 298 of Watertown marked its fourth anniversary with an entertainment of vocal and instrumental solos followed by a collation. Remarks were given by Division Commander Couch, Past Division Commander Cook and Past Division Adjutant Howard, then speeches by representatives of nearby camps relief corps and Watertown clergy.
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Isaac B. Patten
Sons of Veterans
Watertown
Couch
Cook
Howard
Loss of Bark Harvard Off Grand Turk
A cablegram from Captain C A Goscord reports the bark Harvard lost near Grand Turk. The vessel, sailing from Sparborough to York Island in ballast, had just reached York Island to load salt for Providence when she was driven ashore and totally wrecked.
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C. A. Goscord
Harvard
Grand Turk
Sparbadoes
York’s Island
Providence
Careful Housekeeper Cites Bull's Cough Syrup in Home
A cautious housekeeper reports using Bull's Cough Syrup in the home. The note highlights reliance on the remedy for family comfort and daily care.
Senator Mason Reads Vigorous Speech on Cuba War Resolution
The scene in the Senate was electric as Vice President Hobart struggled to control a gallery tumult while Mr. Mason of Illinois delivered a forceful speech from von Pega announcing the president's Maine court of inquiry findings. The chamber then moved through pension bills and eulogies before debating Allen and Rawlins resolutions calling for U S intervention to end the Cuban war and recognize Cuba’s independence.
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Ance
STATE
Mr. Mason
Illinois
Jresident
Congress
Maine Court of Inquiry
Mason
von Pega
Reece
Hobart
Senate
Earle
South Carolina
Tillman
Gallinger
Morrill
Finance Committee
United States
Allen
Nebraska
Kingdom OF Spain
Cuba
Western Hemisphere
Spain
House OF Representatives
Republic OF Cuba
United States OF America
Rawlins
Utah
Kingdom OF
Maine
Anchior
Havana
Ilinois
Committee On Foreign Relations
Foraker Seeks Cuba Independence Resolution in Senate
Ohio Senator Foraker presents a resolution recognizing Cuban independence and urging armed intervention. He asks it be referred to the foreign relations committee, notes delays since December, cites Spain’s peace failures and the Maine incident, and says a full address will come later.
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Mr. Foraker
Ohio
Cuba
Foraker
Foreign Relations Committee
Spain
Board of Inquiry
Committee On Foreign Relations
Maine
Senate
US Recognizes Cuba and Demands Immediate Withdrawal
Fragmentary text shows a historic resolution demanding that Cuba and Cuban waters be withdrawn by land and naval forces. It authorizes the President to use full military power if needed to enforce the measure amid debate in Congress. Senator Frye of Maine prepared a rival proposal, with others referred to foreign relations.
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United States
Republic OF Cuba
Cuba
Cuban
MI. Frye
Maine
Mr. Allen
Committee On Foreign Relations
Frye
Senate Debates Cuban War Atrocity Amid Starvation Crisis
Senator William Mason denounces Spanish conduct in Cuba citing civilians driven from homes and starvation. He urges US action to end hostilities, withdraw Spanish forces, and secure Cuban independence. discussion centers on government response to Cuban relief.
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Cuba
United Stats
United States
Senate
United States OF America
Congress
Spain
William ‘Mason
War talk and the Maine disaster in 1898 Senate speech
A speech sharply criticizes U S policy toward Spain over Cuba and the Maine incident. The speaker argues for clear war authorization, condemns Spain for treachery, and calls for armed intervention to defend the flag and American citizens. He cites the Maine tragedy and urges accountability by Congress and President.
Opposition to Spain Cuba autonomy and war debt demands
A speaker denounces any plan for Cuban autonomy under Spain and rejects paying Spain’s war debt or ransom. He argues Cuba must be free, warns against waiting for Spanish elections, and questions readiness and risk of delaying action against Spain.
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Spain
Cuba
Sagasta
de Lome
Mason's Peroration and Cuba War Sentiment in Congress
A speech by Mr. Mason calls for awakening to a glorious war against oppression and Cuba with no gain in treasure, while a bill for a national exhibition of American products in Philadelphia gains $50,000. The Senate discusses pensions and relief for Cuban citizens. Rep Hartman introduces a resolution pledging support for Cuba and Maine security.
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Concord
Bunker Hill
Mason
Philadelphia
Morgan
Cuba
Senate
Representative Marsh Introduces War Declaration Resolution
Illinois lawmaker Rep. Marsh introduces a joint resolution declaring war between Spain and the United States and authorizing the President to use all U S land and naval forces including the militia and naval militia to carry it into effect.
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Marsh
Illinois
House Committee On the Militia
Parname
United States
Spain
Republicans Form Cuban Independence Rally in House Meeting
Forty six Republican Representatives met in the Capitol to push for Cuban independence as a non negotiable condition for any settlement. Hopkins of Illinois was elected chair and Joy of Missouri secretary as the group plans to grow to about one hundred members with Democratic support. The aim is to seize control of Cuba policy in the House from potential opponents.
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Washington
House Committee On Agriculture
Capitol
Congress
Hopkins
Illinois
Joy
Missouri
Cuba
Policy on Cuba Emerges From Bipartisan Conference
Populist and silver Republican delegates in the Senate and House outlined a Cuba policy favoring recognition of Cuban independence. Senators Allen and Ridgels and Representative Bell of Colorado prepared joint resolutions to reflect the conference stance, with Bell's version mirroring Allen's minus the whereases.
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Washington
Senate
Iouse
Congress
Cuba
Allen
Representative Bell
Colorado
Bell
Representative Ridgels
Kansas
House
Allen Senate Resolution Incorporates Meeting Endorsements
A meeting led to numerous endorsements that were incorporated into the Allen Senate resolution. The action highlights support from several figures and groups aligned with the measure.
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Allen Senate
Representative Lewis seeks US response on Maine inquiry
Washington March 29 Representative Lewis introduced a House resolution demanding information from the President about who he communicated with the Spanish government regarding the views of the United States on the court of inquiry into the destruction of the Maine and that the information be communicated to Congress at once.
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Washington
Lewis
House
United States
Court of Inquiry
Maine
Congress
Cence
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