Rifles and revolvers in court room under cross examination
Testimony details morning target practice with rim fire and center fire guns. Eastman describes guns used, cartridges loaded, number of shots fired, targets changed, and handling of a box of cartridges amid questions about Grogan’s shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Grogan
Smith & Wesson
Grogan
Eastman
Grogans
Knowles
Mr. Knowlton
A. Canno
Amy
Exhibition of Horticulture Books at Public Library
The Public Library plans a two room exhibition of horticulture books and photographs linked to Boston area gardening, estates, parks, and railroad gardening as part of interest sparked by the nearby Horticultural Hall opening. It will draw from arboretum libraries and feature colored illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
Horticultural Hall
Copley Society
Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Massachusetts
Boston & Albany
Professor Sargent
Arnold Arboretum
Frederick of
Harvard Wins at Golf in Intercollegiate Contest
In Atlantic City on May 7 Harvard defeated Neeton 24 to 1 in the intercollegiate golf tournament. Yale and the University of Pennsylvania staged a late clash with Yale gaining four up, while Harvard built a commanding lead as the Quakers faded from contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Harvard
Neeton
Yale
University of Pennsylvania
Quakers
Hacran Beet Columba
Independence topsides take shape ahead of launching
The Independence undergoes its first paint coat and finishing work as preparations accelerate for launching. Riveters burnish, mast and boom near completion, and the crew readies rigging. A first trial spin likely by May 28 before the Newport races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billman
Newport
Haff
Marblehead
Nouroulah Dominates Jenkins in Madison Square Garden Victory
At Madison Square Garden Nouroulah the Turkish wrestler defeated Tom Jenkins of Cleveland in two straight falls 4 minutes 35 seconds and 5 minutes 2 seconds in a best two of three match before about 4000 fans Referee George Bothner oversaw the program Jenkins weighed 175 1 2 pounds Nouroulah 246 pounds Also present Nick Elliott and Archy Martin fought to a draw while H Lundine beat Karl Schmidt with a lock and half Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nouroulah
Tom Jenkins
Cleveland
America
Madison Square Garden
Jenkins
George Bothner
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Turk
H.lundine
Sweden
Nouroulat
Karl Schmidt
Elizabeth
N. J
Nelson
Sharkey Loses to Mexican Pete Everitt on Fouls
In Cripple Creek Col May 7 Tom Sharkey and Mexican Pete Everitt fought a back and forth first round. A late exchange in the second led to a flare up as Everitt was knocked to his knees and Sharkey struck him after the bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Knowlton
Eastman
Mr. Eastman
Sanderson
Hastman
Grogan
Cripple Creek
Col
Tom Sharkey
Pete
Everitt
Sharkey
Boxing Gossip and a Bootlegger Style Card Night
The piece details Al Herford arrest after a clash with Edward Dailey over pay disputes at a Baltimore club. Dailey claimed receiving half of promised receipts, while Herford dismissed it as a raw deal. The report also notes Stafford Athletic Club activities in New Hampshire with bouts and local boxing notes, including Sweeney illness rumors and upcoming matches at Kirtland club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Herford
Edward Dailey
Dailey
Harry Lyons
Herford
Baltimore
Stafford Athletic Club
Ver, N. H
John Mulligan
Frank Mulligan
Franklin House
Doverites
Stafford A. C
Haughton
Lawson
Beverly
Kirtland
McFadden
Sweeney
Waterbury
Patsey
Mike Deveney
Ighland Ke
Smith-Sullivan
Kirtland Club
Mrz
Bob Istnisons
Sandy Ferguson
T Chelsea Cowie
Wey
Pe. Benton
Rob Roy
Man of Yale Improves Run in New Haven Meet
A Yale athlete achieved a faster time at a New Haven event on May 7, breaking previous marks. Officials noted a notable improvement in the leg event with strong pace and distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale New
Haven, Conn
Ein
Gover
Russell's Move and Secret Ploys Split City Republicans
The article details underhanded tactics to force contributions from marked members, a push to dissolve the five man committee for an executive one, and Mayor Hart’s perceived fatigue with the current setup. It reports a secret meeting planned for Thursday, a slate centered on Dr. Johnson for presidency, and ward alignments across Ward 21, Ward 20, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Board of Strategy
Thomas Cotter
Dr. Johnson
Recast
Court Street
Burlen
Milton C. Paige
Maxwell
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Neal
Johnson
South End
A. P. A. Society
Republican City Committee
American Protective Association
Post
IA. P. A
William Berwin
Sanford
Gerry
George N. Swallow
Charlestown
Hart Deflects Talk On City Committee Presidency
Boston Mayor Hart says he has heard of a call for a Republican city committee meeting to choose a successor to Mr. Gove, but he declines involvement. He vows to run City Hall for eight more months and not to repay political debts, while noting Democrats seek to unsettle Republicans to force his withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Committee
Gove
Hart
Post
City Hall
Boston
James Donovan
Oyor Hart
Tragic Balcony Jump Sparks Fire Rescue Night
May 7 in New York a crowd trapped by a burning building watched Miss Waldron jump from the fourth floor toward a life net. She missed the net and was carried to a hospital by firefighters and police. One rescuer was injured in the net incident. Mrs Wanamaker allegedly attempted to enter the Tiger and was struck, then removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
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Dick Grogan
Pensionness
Padadew
Petenay Mechanical
Mont
Rogan
Gushee
Charlie
Dr. Crocker
Miss Milner
Dr. Gushee
Dr. McKenzie
Mrs. Clark
Ceres
Old Horticultural Hall
Bears
Mae
Mattii Ieee
Pottee
Haff’'S
Hank Haff
Sayville
L. I
Stillman
Russell
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