Harvard Freshmen Sophomores Tie Drill Report
Harvard varsity football, resting after Saturday, holds light practice with first eleven signaling and targeted drills. Injured players Merriman Shaw and Wheeler limit active participation as second and third elevens rehearse trick plays under Wrightington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Cabot
Mills
Bouve
Doucette
N. Shaw
Lee
Moulton
Beale
Sullivan
Dunlop
Brown
Brewer
Wheeler
Donald
Merriman
F. Shaw
Crosby
Deland
Major Higginson
Colonel Hallowell
Wrightington
Lewis
Woodward
Burden
Heague
Sargent
Swain
Graydon
Cochrane
Brine
Cozzens
Dibblee
Carlisle
Norton Shaw
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Dorchester Wheelmen Race Plans and Local Cycling News
The Dorchester Wheelmen announce a club road race on Thanksgiving Day with a five mile event for boys under 18 in Rowley on Nov 14 offering fifteen place prizes and a silver water pitcher plus a watch as top time prize. Other notes cover upcoming eleven and fifteen mile races, club social events, rider updates, and Chelsea C C double century progress with starters finishing half race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Wheelmen
F. P. Kent
Rowley
Richardson and Dudley
Haverhill
the Post
Boylston C. C
Boylston Street
Brookline
Briggs
Sweet Home
Glennon
Buffalo
BE. P. Kaine
D. R. McCarthy
D. N. Morgan
J. P. Harrington
William E. Glennon
J. L. Turner
Essex
Boston
Washington
Washington Wheel Club
Larson
Fowler
Rastus
Burns Pierce
Charles Andrews
Lynn
Keene
Salem
Cullen
Laurise
Dando Brothers
Chelsea
Newburyport
Cushing and Vermont Academy Play Close Rubber Game
An exciting football game in Vermont saw Cushing Academy beat Vermont Academy 10 to 6. The series after a 4 to 10 loss at Ashburnham last Monday now heads toward a rubber game to be arranged soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cushing
Vermont
Saxton’s River
Cushing Academy
Vermont Academy
Ashburnham
Princeton Favored Over Harvard in Early College Odds
Betting lines favor Princeton over Harvard with Cambridge history noting Harvard loss 41 to 15 on November 16, 1889. Today’s slate includes Dartmouth at Brown in Providence and several college clubs in New York Albany New Haven Bayonne Montclair and Pittsburg with matchups featuring Union New York U Rutgers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Harvard
Tigers
Cambridge
Cumnock
Upton
Cranston
Tilton
P. Trafford
Stickney
Crosby
Dean
Saxe
B. Trafford
Dartmouth-Brown
Providence
New York
U.-Union College
Albany
N. Y
Yale
Boston
A. A
New Haven
Bartenders Ball in Odd Fellows Hall Draws Many Attendees
The ninth annual Boston Bartenders Mutual and Benevolent Association ball opened with Mullen's Orchestra from 8 to 9, followed by a grand march led by Mr. and Mrs. J. O Mealy. About 150 couples formed the march, swelling to over 750 by midnight as the hall stayed lively until 4 am with dancing and music. Attendees included Representatives Krebs Kelcher and Keenan, Councilmen Banks Innes and Doyle, Commissioner Flood, Messengers Leary and Murphy, Commissioner Vaughn, and ex-Representatives J W May and Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boston Bartenders’ Mutual and Benevolent Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Mullen
J. O’mealy
Krebs
Kelcher
Keenan
Banks
Innes and Doyle
Wires Flood
Leary
Murphy
Vaughn
J. W. May
Hayes
Opening A C C League Bowls At Cambridgeport Prospect Lanes
Cambridgeport and Metropolitan clubs opened the A C C League last evening at Prospect street alleys in Cambridgeport. The score reads as read, with details pending in the event report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridgeport
Metropolitan
Prospect Street
Lynn man charged with forging signature on chair sale
Samuel Strauss, 27, of 102 Munroe street Lynn, a salesman for Gately and O Gorman, was arrested by Inspectors Kelly and McGarr on a charge of forging Ada B Merrill's signature on a $14 chair sale contract and uttering the document to his employers. Merrill of Salem street Lynn says she never signed the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Strauss
Munroe Street
Lynn
Gately & O'Gorman
Kelly and McGarr
Ada B. Merrill
Miss Merrill
Salem Street
Harvard varsity fall handicap track day at Holmes field
Harvard held its annual varsity fall handicap track meet on Holmes field amid heavy conditions. G. G. Hubbard led wins in the 120 yard hurdles and 220 yard hurdles while D. J. Harris and W. J. Denholm claimed sprint victories. Patterson the Cornell hammer thrower placed in the event as Harvard anticipates his future contribution to the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Holmes Field
G. G. Hubbard
HE. H. Clark
L. S
Hubbard
T. J. Ledyard
RE. D. Fullerton
D. Grant
M. S
Patterson
Cornell
D. J. Harris
R. H. Morrison
W. H. Denholm
H. B. Shere
E. D. Gould
E. D. Harlowe
L. OC
Ledyard
H. D. Fullerton
N. P. Breed
J. B. Rover
A. G. Mason
W. J. Denholm
G. H. Mifflin, Jr
C. L. Bouve
R. A. Garrison
F. Downey
W. Phillips
D. J. Flarity
F. Holt
D. G. Harris
A. B. Emmons
E. H. Clark
W. D. Hennen
H. H. Clark
R. C. Heath
G. L. Patterson
W. D. Henner
Cyclist Bowlers Open Winter Series at Rexford Alleys
A good crowd watched the Associated Cycling Clubs of Boston and Vicinity begin their winter bowling series at Rexford alleys. Massachusetts B. C. overwhelmed Mattapan Road Club by 230 pins. Roxbury defeated the Rovers by 99 pins with strong second-ball work. Jackson led with 536 and Loring had a 189 high string.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Rexford
Massachusetts B. C
Mattapan Road Club
Massachusetts Boys
Mattapan Rollers
Yankee cycles in England trade outlook
Consul Parker reports to the State Department from Birmingham that US cycle material trade is declining as contracts expire and may cease by 1897. No complete bicycles have reached the US recently, but many American machines have sold in the Birmingham district. If prices fall slightly, good quality machines may still sell there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Parker
Department of State
Birmingham
Eng
United States
Charlestown Cycle Club Holds First Banquet
The Charlestown Cycle Club held its first banquet last night in their rooms with fifty members present. President Hutchinson presided as members presented him a gold watch and chain. A. F. Small delivered the presentation speech. Alderman Presho was the guest of honor. an entertainment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown Cycle Club
Hutchinson
A. F. Small
Alderman Presho
Turfs and Tracks At Local Park Rail Meet Preview
At Combination Park this afternoon Joe Patchen and Guinette race in a wagon sulky and bicycle sulky respectively. A free-for-all features Barney Sphinxetta Resina Robert Wilkes and others. Lawrence Driving Park opens tomorrow with 2 23 pace and 2 30 trot. Secretary Heroux adds three classes. Last half mile ring meeting in New England. Saugus track manager Gray schedules three days starting Monday. Purses total 200. Entries closed last night. Trainer Gus Macey died in Cleveland. Mystic manager Willis has 1897 dates. Star Pointer 2 02 1 2 and Joe Patchen 2 08 may meet in a Fleetwood exhibition Wednesday November 11. Royal Victor 2 08 3 4 and Guinette 2 08 join in another exhibition the same day. Gentry and Robert J are stabled and will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combination Park
Joe Patchen
Guinette
Barney, Sphinxetta
Resina
Robert Wilkes
Lawrence
Heroux
New England
Gray
Saugus Track
Gus Macey
Cleveland
East
Willis
Mystic
Star Pointer
Fleetwood
Royal Victor
Gentry
Robert J
Providence-Providence 7 Pawtucket 5
Salem-New Bedford 5 Salem L. Scoring note unclear. teams listed with city abbreviations and partial scores. No clear event, date, or full matchup details available in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Pawtucket
Salem
New Bedford
Fitzgerald Campaign Rallys Blaze Through Charlestown and East Boston
The campaign of John F. Fitzgerald for Congress in the ninth district culminated in a multi-ward tour ending at Lyceum Hall East Boston where a large crowd greeted him. Charlestown rallyes featured torch processions and a ceremonial ebony cane gift while speakers urged support and attacked rival Ryan and Sears, with Fitzgerald pledging loyalty to Democratic principles and opposition to biennial elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Fitzgerald
Congress
Ninth Congressional District
North Bennet Street
Fitzgerald
Charlestown
South Boston
Lyceum Hall
East Boston
John J. O'Callaghan
Bunker Hill
T. Frank Noonan
William J. Miller
Peter F. Tague
W. T. A Fitzgerald
John Quinn, Jr
John J. Mahoney
David B. Shaw
Joseph J. Corbett
Jeremiah T. O'Sullivan
Lawrence
Christopher T. Callahan
Holyoke
Jeremiah T. O’sullivan
Ryan
Sears
Spellman Hall
Boston
Ward 18
William J. Bryan
George Fred Williams
Mr. Fitzgerald
Walter Lincoln Sears
New England
Ryan's Last Bid Ends Campaign in South Boston Rally
John A. Ryan concluded his campaign with final appeals at St. Omer Hall in South Boston and Jackson Hall in Ward 6. He urged voters to back him or Fitzgerald, attacked Fitzgerald over silver policy, and urged loyalty to Bryan as crowds cheered and speakers pressed the case for Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Ryan
St. Omer Hall
Boston
Jackson Hall
Hanover
Charter Streets
Br. Omer Hall
Ryan
William Knox
Railway Union
Boston Post
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Sears
Fitzgerald
Congress
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Washington
Bryan
Daniel McLaughlin
Ninth
John F. Fitzgerald
Walter L. Sears
Sewall
Congressman Fitzgerald
Levi H. Turner
Herbert N. Casson
N. J. Quinn
James F. Morton, Jr
E. C. Baldwin
David Saylor
Francis P. Curran
P. F. O'Neil
Woman Fends Off Highwayman in Cambridge Robbery Attempt
A young woman, Louisa Menotti, fought off a robber near 110 Irving Street in Cambridge Sunday night. The assailant, about 20, wore dark clothes and a derby, fled after a scuffle in which she injured his arm and her hand, sustaining minor injuries herself. The report describes her courage and gives the man’s estimated height and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Menotti
Philip Davis
Irving Street
Davis
Alleged Horse Thief Detained After Saturday Theft
John Silva of 102 Call Street Jamaica Plain was taken into custody by Division 13 officers for allegedly stealing a horse and harness worth 346 from Bernard Gray on Greenwood Street last Saturday. The property has been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Silva
Call Street
Jamaica Plain
Division 13
Bernard Gray
Greenwood Street
Five Boys Escape Work ing Boys Home Newtonville
Patrolman Munroe sights five boys on Main street each with bundles of clothing. He catches two who identify as John Scully and Destachi. They flee from the Work ing Boys Home in Newtonville claiming the work was too hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munroe
Division 16
Main Street
John Scully
Destachi
Newtonville
Boxing Gossip Sparks London Showdown and Local Fights
Betting in London centers on Sally Smith versus Willie Smith with wagers on rounds and limit. Reports list Fenton's ear injury and Hartford bout, Hall of Fame figures present at Toronto fight, and local contests in Shelbyville and Malden with several boxers seeking matches and weigh-ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Smith
Willie Smith
London
Paddy Fenton
Fenton
Tom Moriarty
Lowell
Hartford
Ed Dinsmore
Smith
Bob Rooker
Bill Quinn
Tommy Sullivan
John J. Cox
Malden
Mike Sears
Walter Burgo
Chelsea Street
Charlestown
Burgo
George Dixon
Faulkner
Erne
Joe Elms
Chelsea
Dixon
Boston Sports
Midnight Campaign Rally in Temperance Hall
Congressman Fitzgerald led a midnight rally at Temperance Hall 162 West Broadway Ward 18 presided by Councilman James T. Mahoney Jr. and attended by Miller Shaw Potts Gallivan J J McNamara and others. He pledged support for free silver and promised loyal turnout for the ninth district Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Temperance Hall
West Broadway
Ward 18
James T. Mahoney, Jr
Miller
Shaw
James H. Potts
Lynn
James A. Gallivan
J. J. McNamara
Banner Ward
Boxing Lessons Offer In Boston From Local Instructors
Prof Shaw offers boxing lessons from Tremont sheet room 16 with call or write options and special rates. Prof Codfrey, boxing teacher at 14 Hanover Street room 6 Boston, advertises reasonable terms and no slugging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Tremont
Ceo
Codfrey
Hanover St
Boston
Burglary at 220 West Newton Street Reported
Thieves broke into William Hunt’s home at 220 West Newton Street and stole clothing valued at 140 dollars belonging to Samuel Cann. Forty dollars in cash and jewelry in a drawer remained untouched. An old derby hat and a cold chisel were left behind, and a peddler seen around the house is suspected. Frank Smith of 268 Shawmut Avenue also reported 30 dollars in silver stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hunt
West Newton Street
Samuel Cann
Frank Smith
Shawmut Avenue
Riot at 45 Eliot Street Tears Down Ryan Pictures
A Sunday night scrimmage at 45 Eliot Street ended with two of Fitzgerald’s supporters entering the hall and tearing down Ryan’s pictures. Janitor Mitchell was assaulted while trying to eject them. Furniture was smashed and property damaged. police locked the two men up at Station 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot Street
Fitzgerald
Ryan
Mitchell
Station 4
Tufts College President Capen Files Insolvency Petition
Tufts College president Elmer H Capen filed a voluntary insolvency petition in Cambridge insolvency court. He lists 65531 in debts with no assets and provides a schedule of unsecured notes to banks and individuals across Massachusetts Rhode Island Vermont and New Hampshire including Tufts trustees 21000 and various local lenders. A partial secured note list shows 1900 to trustees Tufts College and 5000 to Woonsocket National Bank among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer H. Capen
Tufts College
Cambridge
Norwell Savings Bank
Norwell
Mass
Neponset National Bank
Canton
Brockton National Bank
Brockton
Boylston National Bank
Boston
W. T. Way
J. W. Cawley
Stoneham
Edward Cox
E. S. Sarles
Hannah Cole
Stoughton
Jose T. Capen
Atlantic Works
East Boston
W. Fred Kimball
Woonsocket National Bank
Woonsocket
R. I
Nicholas Dwyer
College Hill
G. A. Blaney
Taxes receipts break city record 1896 October totals rise
City collector Taylor turned over to the treasurer the largest one day tax receipts in city history totaling 3 020 877 57 for Saturday. October 1896 revenue reaches 7 218 506 78 versus 6 273 621 85 in October 1895. Real estate taxes for 1895 will be advertised for sale this week. payments accepted until 2 pm Thursday to avoid newspaper publication fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Army Nurses' Fair Opens in Horticultural Hall
The Massachusetts army nurses relief fair opened in Horticultural Hall with an opening address by Commander William P. Derby G A R. Music by the Melba Quartet and Post 15 Band accompanied the ceremony. Flags and banners adorned the venue as Post 139 Somerville Post 15 Boston and Post 35 Chelsea attended. Representatives of Post 30 Cambridgeport oversaw hall affairs. Hur returns will be received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Horticultural Hall
William P. Derby
Melba
Post 15
Grand Army
Somerville
Boston
Chelsea
Cambridgeport
Hur
Quincy Reservoir Fix Depends on Land Transfer Deal
At a Quincy City Council meeting the Metropolitan Water Board warned it would not build the reservoir at Third Hill Wollaston unless the city transfers the land for 4000 dollars. The council considered a resolution setting the payment and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Metropolitan Water Board
Third Hill
Wollaston
Yarmouth Steamship Captain Heads East on Winter Run
President L. E. Baker of the Boston & Yarmouth Steamship Co rode the Yarmouth from Yarmouth, N. S. to Boston then prepared for winter layup. The Boston line will continue service, with Captain O. E B. Smith to helm the Boston next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Baker
Boston & Yarmouth Steamship Company
Yarmouth
Smith
Boston
Stanwood
O. E B. Smith
East Boston
Star of the Sea
Hopkins
New York
Barbadoes
Boston Fruit Company
Brookline
Atlantic Works
Long Wharf
Ida M. Dalby
Dudley Pray
McKle
de Eee Teel
Clarence H. Venner
Annie M. Allen
Allen Green
Bothnia
Cunard
Brow Head
Queenstown
Liverpool
Martha Davis
Honolulu
San Francisco
Vimeira
Progreso
Mex
Sea Witch
Delagea Bay
Minia
Trott
St. John’s
N. F
Valentia
Irc
Henry A. Litchfield
Brunswick
Lynn Haven
Norfolk
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Gry Hawkins Whitbeck
Asus
R. T
Talbot Huntington
Bi Cakes Ite Srk G
Flomans
Curtis Catlin, Jr
R. H
Ecie Egies
Bicycle Notes
Football Gossip
Bartenders’ Ball
Charity
Swan
Eevee
Anderson
O'Hara
Ewes
Geldert
Cessseeeessees
Cam
W. Bean
le Becker Ee Seeeneere
Lee Ae
Wilkins
Feeteeenere
Neato
Housman
Holmes Firlt
Associated Cycling Clubs
Andrews
Jackson
Corlew
Cesescecs
McFarland
Mattapan
W. Parker
Baker
Wallace
H. Parker
Roxbury B. C
M Portmore
A. K. Keltie
W. McCarthley
K. Keltie
Lewis O
Spencer
Yankee Cycles
England
Cycle Manufacturing
Ies
Cambrides
Louisa Meneth
Tremont St
Tremont Street
Bright
DR. Capen
Army Nurses’ Fair
Quincy Reservoir
J. J. Murphy’s
Joan J. Murphy
Hub Billiard Palace
Splaine & Park
Watts
California
Gallen
Blanchard & i Amrar
Deck
Melrose
Colt
Frank Lothro Taintor
F. Giles Taintor
CW. Cook
Plantiff
Wakefield
Frank Lathrop Taintor
Mary Anne Taintor
Connecticut
Charles
C. Cook
United States Credit Court
William Buchanan
Bay State Gas Company of Delaware
Dwight Braman
West End
Craig Cepnelly
C. Ay Bre
Ucker
Mucker
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