Intercollegiate Golf Opens At Ardsley In Wet Conditions
The first Intercollegiate Golf Association tournament began at Ardsley Casino on the Hudson with 21 players from Harvard Yale Princeton and Columbia. Rain made the links soggy and scoring slow with J P Bayard Jr of Princeton posting a 91 to lead after 18 holes.
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New York
Intercollegiate Golf Association
Ardsley Casino
Hudson
Stone
Harvard
Blair
Princeton
Cutting
Reid
Yale
Columbia University
Averell
I. P. Bayard, Jr
Roderick Terry, Jr
W. B. Cutting, Jr
W. B. Smith
Craig Colgate
W. Rosseter Betts
S. Townsend Burden, Jr
Hubert I. Hincks
J. J. Lineaver
Paul D. Stockton
S&s. A. Smith
Hehe
John Reid, Jr
Eéeueren
John 8S
Blair, Jr
G. C. Pier
Columbia
K. B. Stone
Boxing Gossip Signals Ice Rink Lease For Brady With Big Fights
Billy Brady wins a three year lease to run the New York boxing rink formerly operated by the Palace Athletic Club. He has lined up four major bouts in the next month including O'Brien vs McCoy on May 2 for 3000 dollars, Connolly vs Zeigler on June 3 for 2000, Maher vs Sharkey on June 9, and Creedon vs McCoy for the world middleweight title on June 30.
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Billy Brady
New York
Palace Athletic Club
Brady
Dick O’brien
Kid McCoy
Eddy Connolly
Owen Zeigler
Peter Maher
Tom Sharkey
O’brien
McCoy
Lewiston
Pittsburg
Jim Corbett
Broadway A. C
Boston
Jack Burke
Pat Scully
Paddy Fenton
Billy Steffers
Cleveland
Spike Sullivan
Jack Downey
J. F. C.—Fitz
Dempsey
George W. Smith
Smith
Coleman
George
George Smith
T Wharf
George V. Tuohey
Fraudulent Dobbins Mystery Rumor Debunked by Medford Probe
A Medford investigation exposes a sensational tale about Walter S. Dobbins murder as a fabrication. Frank Woods denies any statements and police confirm the Associated Press interview claim was untrue. Detective Whitney says the stories are baseless and manufactured.
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Walter S. Dobbins
Franklin R. Woods
Dobbins
Woods
Whitney
Frank Hook
Post
Medford
Frank Woods
Frank
Associated Press
Hook Farm
Joe’ Whitney
Irish Unity in Sight at AOH Convention
In New York on May 12 the Ancient Order of Hibernians Board of Erin debated uniting the order’s two wings. A conference committee held a long secret session and reported they expect amalgamation to occur before the convention ends tomorrow.
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New York
Order of Hibernians
Board of Erin
Sesson
Free transfers and the people’s rights in Boston
A speaker argues for a general free transfer system in Boston, criticizing the West End for selective transfers. He says four years of legislative pressure led to this moment and warns the bill would restore equity. He accuses the corporation of enriching itself with public funds and insists people’s rights must prevail.
Douglass Presses Free Transfers for West End Road
Ward 12 Boston councilman Douglass keeps up opposition to the road transfer plan arguing the city can now afford free transfers. He dismisses claims the West End cannot issue them and urges adoption of the system.
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Douglass
Ward 12
Boston
West End
Representative Freeman Emerson Pushes Free Transfers Bill
Freeman O Emerson of the South End challenged the street railways committee adverse report on free transfers. He credited Rourke and other real workers with moving the bill, saying the House sentiment favors free transfers and the bill should be substituted.
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Freeman O. Emerson
South End
Mr. Emerson
Street Railways Committee
Representative Rourke
Neill Defers Bill Report on Street Railways Policy
Representative Neill of Fall River diverges from his reported stance on free transfers. He says he accepted the committee report to avoid Senate rejection but still supports free transfers in principle. He argues witnesses favored by transfer advocates had grievances rather than solid principles.
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Neill
Fall River
Post
Committee On
Senate
House
Boston Elevated
Keenan Pushes Substitution of Bill in Ward 9
Representative James Keenan of Ward 9 argued the wisdom of substituting the bill in a brief speech, urging support for the change.
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Keenan
James Keenan
Ward 9
Clarke Opposes Bill Over West End Connections
Representative Albert Clarke of Wel lesley argues against the bill saying the time is inopportune. He contends the West End should wait for road connections and the elevated rail before further legislation is considered.
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Clarke
Albert Clarke
Wellesley
West End
Fall River Rep Assails West End Critique on Transfers
Representative Donahue criticized supporters of the West End defense praising widows and orphans, arguing sympathy is misdirected toward those who lack money for stock yet rely on streetcar rides. He contended free transfers would not burden the West End.
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Donahue
Fall River
Brown
West End
Callender Replies to Brown on Free Transfers Debate
Representative Edward B. Callender of Dorchester replied to Representative Brown in a heated defense of the free transfer bill. He accused the West End of inflating figures and charged that opposition came from Worcester County stockholders, not Boston interests. He argued the West End offered no unique conveniences and that fares were forced down to compete with steam railways, shifting costs onto Boston residents.
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Callender
Brown
Edward B. Callender
Dorchester
West End
Boston
Worcester County
Senate
General Court
Ichabod
Harris C. Hartwell
Fitchburg
Debating remarks on a bill split among Salem and Boston lawmakers
Mr. Trow of Salem opposed the bill arguing people were too willing to attack corporations. Representative Lyon of Boston spoke in favor of the bill.
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Trow
Salem
Lyon
Boston
Labor Voices Oppose Thirty Year L Elevation Lease
In Mystic Valley Club remarks Mayor Perry attacks 6 cent fares and links a thirty year L railroad lease to wage protections. Labor leaders respond with sharp skepticism, calling the plan vague and too risky for workers and the public.
West End railway faces broad demand for free transfers
Representative John L. Kelly of Boston says demand for free transfers is higher than ever and urges a universal transfer system for the West End street railway. He praises its franchise as among the nation’s best and notes it pays no taxes while employing non citizens at times. He questions why fares rise on short trips and frames the issue as a battle between the West End and the people.
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John L. Kelly
Boston
West End Street Railway
West End
United States
Brown
Everett
Portland
Troy
New York
Quincy, Ill
Washington, D. C
Reading
Chicago
Cincinnati
Providence
Commonwealth
the Post
Rourke Defends Free Transfers for West End Bill
Rourke argues the metropolitan district of over a million residents support the bill and cites many cities including Portland Read ing Boston and New Bedford as offering free transfers. He asserts West End’s franchise and transfers are on par with or better than peers and cites wage comparisons to defend labor friendliness.
NO GAS INDICTMENTS YET FOR BOYLSTON EXPLOSION
May grand jury finished its session yesterday without presenting findings on the Boylston and Tremont gas explosion. District Attorney Stevens said no indictments have been pursued against any parties such as the Boston Gas Company, the Transit Commission, or the Construction Company, noting the blame is hard to assign amid complex evidence. He added that no steps have been taken and he could not predict when any action might occur.
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Grand Jury
Boylston
Tremont
Stevens
Post
Boston Gas Company
Transit Commission
Construction Company
Keliher Pleads For Free Transfers Strong Boston Support
Representative John A. Keliher urged free transfers and stated that Boston members were solidly in favor of the bill.
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John A. Keliher
Boston
Brown's Final Effort in Boston House Debate
Mr. Brown of Everett praised the bill's aims but opposed turning the House into a caucus to aid Boston politicians. He warned against a West End route move that would gorge $800,000 in free transfers and noted the bill's careless drafting and destructive tone toward vested capital. On a rising vote of 76, the House substituted the bill for the committee's report and advanced it toward engrossment.
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Brown
Everett
Boston
House
West End
May Party in Charlestown Draws 1200 at St. Catherine's May Festival
The St. Catherine's Church reunion and May festival in Roughan Hall attracted about 1200 parishioners. A bright program featured Harry Goodwin Mary Louise Crowley Emil L Ogley John B Whoriskey Owen McKenna Joseph Judge Teresa Maginnis F H Mitten and Henry T Gilday. After the concert the floor opened for dancing under Peter F. Tague with Francis Doherty and a large corps of aids coordinating the event.
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St. Catherine's Church
Charlestown
Roughan Hall
Harry Goodwin
Mary Louise Crowley
Emil L&ogley
John B. Whoriskey
Owen McKenna
Joseph
Teresa Maginnis
F. H. Mitten
Henry T. Gilday
Peter F. Tague
Francis Doherty
Aids
Young Boy Loses Toe After Rooftop Crossing Accident
Four year old Joseph Masarella of 1342 Columbus Avenue attempted to board a moving construction train at Roxbury Crossing yesterday afternoon about two o'clock. He slipped and lost the toes of his left foot. He was taken to the City Hospital for treatment.
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Joseph Masarella
Columbus Avenue
Roxbury Crossing
Beverly Man Seeks Consulate Post at Yarmouth
Representative Moody of Massachusetts presented to the President an applicant for consul at Yarmouth. George A. Woodbury of Beverly, Mass., has the endorsement of Senator Lodge.
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Beverly
Washington
Moody
Massachusetts
George A. Woodbury
Mass
Yarmouth
Woodbury
Senator Lodge
Greece anxiously awaits news from Smolenski column
Times dispatches from Athens report acute anxiety over the missing Smolenski column and a government pressure to secure mediation without a clear Turkish ceasefire. In Candia, concerns rise that autonomy may fail to pacify Crete amid opposition from 20,000 Cretan Mohammedans and continued insurgent resistance.
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London
The
Times
Athens
Smolenski
M. Ralli
Turkey
Candia
Crete
Éaa
Greece
Dorchester Residents Seek Bridge Replacement and School
Harvard street residents in Dorchester demand action on a dangerous old railroad bridge and the need for a new kindergarten. They warn a collapse could trap homes and hinder firefighting. The council has not yet acted, but will be urged to address both issues. About 200 local children lack primary school space due to crowded facilities.
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Harvard Street
Dorchester
Fixing Up Licenses By Boston Police Board
The Police Board held an executive session to decide on long pending licenses. David Keefe & Co. will transfer to a new location after strong opposition in Roxbury. Bianco & Arrighi renewal denied. Hastings may receive a first and fourth class license in another section. Patrick Mullaney of Subway Hotel given a hearing. outcome not final.
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David Keefe & Co
Grocers
Warren Street
Roxbury
Bianco & Arrighi
Washington Street
Hastings
Shawmut Avenue
Patrick Mullaney
Subway
Pleasant Street
Fire Them Out The Umpire Circular From National League
Washington May 12 President Nick Young issues a circular to all league umpires urging strict rule enforcement. The message says umpires must master the situation and be ready to eject players after due caution to maintain authority and fairness.
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Washington
Nick Young
National League Tonight
Boston Women Held for Shoplifting Arraigned
Blanche Mayo and Jennie Harris were arraigned in Municipal Court and pleaded not guilty to stealing two black lace capes and a satin waist worth 50 dollars. Cases continued to Thursday, they were jailed on Charles Street, believed to be professionals recently arrived from New York for identification copies.
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Blanche Mayo
Jennie Harris
Charles Street
Boston
New York
Jamaica Plain Fourth of July Sporting Programme Planned
A Jamaica Plain residents meeting at Curtis Hall outlined a Fourth of July sporting programme. An executive committee of S D Balham R B Barrows and John Morton was named along with a finances committee of Adams Maier and Representative Bletler. A parade will invite tradespeople from Jamaica Plain and Eggeston Square to participate.
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Curtis Hall
S. D. Balham
Barrows
John Morton
Adams and
Maier
Bletler
Jamaica Plain
Egleston Square
Typhoon II Wins 23rd Kentucky Derby In Slow Pace
Ornament the favorite faltered as Typhoon II won the 1895 Kentucky Derby by a comfortable margin. The race slowed by rain with a time of 2 12 1 2 for the mile and a quarter. Ornament finished second ahead of Dr Catlett with Dr Shepard and Goshen among the other runners.
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Louisville
Typhoon
Top Gallant
Dolly Varden
J. C. Cahn
Memphis
Ben Brown
Furst
Fleischman
Cincinnati
Typhoon II
Garner
Ornament
Clayton
Dr. Catlett
R. Williams
Dr. Shepard
Goshen
Massachusetts Associations Hold Meetings at Youngs
The Massachusetts Wholesale Lumber Dealers' Association met at Young's with about fifty members. J. Stubbs spoke on Credit Insurance, followed by George H. Davenport on Reminiscences of a Winter in Italy. Also at Young's, the Massachusetts Street Railway Association met with twenty five attendees and discussed Long Distance Transportation. The American Order of Steam Engineers banquet at the American House featured officials from Massachusetts and beyond with talks on mechanics and the engineer's future.
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Massachusetts Wholesale Lumber Dealers’ Association
Young’s
J. §. Stubbs
The
Ocean Insurance Company
George H. Davenport
Italy
Massachusetts Street Railway Association
Young's
Prentiss Cummings
John R. Graham
Cassius M. Wicker
Brooklyn
N. Y
Arthur F. Luke
McKeesport
Penn
American Order of Steam Engineers
American House
Supreme
John T. Dodge, Jr
Massachusetts
John A
Grand Body of
Boston
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Boylsston Street
Eneree Seers
Renee
Myers
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Lauinger
Fossa
Paige
Reese
Studley
Hood
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Joseph Brfck & Sons
SZ North Market St
Mason
Mystic Valley Club
Perry
National Congress
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Harry Lloyd
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Frank K. Foster
Thomas J. Murphy
Central Labor Union
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Hatters
James Esdail
Painters’ Union
M. J. Davitt
Carriage and Wagon Makers
Ryan
Electrical Workers
Frank B. Monaghan
D. D. Driscoll
Horseshoers
Richard W. Garrity
Bartenders’ Union No. 6
Henry Abrahams
Cigarmakers
Arthur Davis
Typographical Union 13
John T. McOsker
Journeymen Barbers
John F. O’sullivan
Kelly
Keliher
Harvard Street Bridge
Knight Templars
Knights Templars
Hugh de Payens
Melrose
E. Bentley Young
Rebekah
ODD Fellows
Mary E. Nevins
Esther H. Faunce
Clara KE. Clark
Austin S. Essey
Sarah A. Barry
Elmira
Pp. Brown
ST. Vincent's Home
St. Vincent's Orphan Society
Temperance Hall
Chardon
Hanover Streets
Phebe Graham
Nellie Caine
Kate Conely
Kate Forbush
Henry Fitzgerald
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
LEA & Perrins
Worcestershire
John Duncan's
N. Ye
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office
Ben J. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
Seo’y
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Washington St
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Dugan
Patrick Dugan
Newpor Street
St. Margaret's Church
Hayward
Hannah Hayward
Mt. Auburn Chapel
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
Edmund Wilcox
State St
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