Practising in Mud and Rain on Holmes Field
Players drill amid wet conditions on Holmes Field with rain lingering over the practice area. Coaches organize drills to improve footing and passing under slippery turf as the team tunes tactics.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1896
Page
3
Harvard Varsity Football Prepares for Princeton Game
The Harvard team completed its final practice before the Princeton clash amid wind rain and mud. Players scrimmaged in wet conditions as coaches and spectators watched the mêlée in the yard.
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Harvard
Football Gossip Postpones Brookline Cambridge M T Game
Brookline High versus Cambridge M T on Soldiers field is moved to tomorrow morning at Newton Centre grounds. Worthington of Roxbury prepares for Brockton Prince School tomorrow coached by Harry Ball. Latest line up lists Hogan Fecitt McCormick Hill Moran Sheehan Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline High
Cambridge M. T
Soldiers Field
Newton Centre
Worthington Eleven
Roxbury
Prince School of
Brockton
Harry Ball
Hogan
Fecitt
McCormick
Hill
Moran
Sheehan
Taylor
T. Ball
Lohan
Farren
Hollis
Boston University
South End
Chelsea High
Chelsea
Roxbury Latin
Hyde Park High
Boston Latin
New York
Princeton
Harvard
Uncertain Harvard Eleven Faces Big Game Weather Impacts
Players practiced under heavy rain as signals and slippery ball conditions dominated. Key injuries and doubts at center left tackle and left half back created a precarious lineup with Wrightington and Wheeler limited. A potential 20 000 spectator crowd looms while rival games and future matches are scheduled around Soldiers Field.
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Ma” Newell
Waters
Lewis
Soldiers Field
Frank Shaw
Harvard
Wheeler
Mills
Swain
Tigers
Merriman
Lee
Gould
Wrightington
Pennsylvania
Sullivan
Springfield
New York
Church guards Princeton in brilliant left tackle play
The article praises Princeton left tackle Church as the best in years. It highlights his interference skills, invincible guarding of runners, notably stopping Kelly for twenty yards against Cornell, and his fleet, strategic movement and ability to block kicks.
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Princeton
Church
Cornell
Kelly
Harvard Coach Lehman Sails for New York
R C Lehman who will coach Harvard crew for the 1897 intercollegiate matches sailed Wednesday from London to New York.
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London
R. C. Lehman
Harvard
New York
Skeleton Found in West Boylston Swamp
The skeleton of an unknown man was found in a swamp in West Boylston. The skull was fractured and the right arm is missing. Police theorize a nearby murder with the body dumped in the swamp. No identification is available.
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Portland
West Boylston
Interscholastic Notes Preview Weekend Games
E H S faces C H and Latin on the South End grounds Saturday morning while Boston Latin and Hoppy square off tomorrow afternoon. Brookline High meets C M T S at Newton Athletic grounds in C M T S first seniors game. Groton Academy strong this year after beating St Mark's 46 to 0. E H S struggled against Groton.
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C. H
South End
Boston Latin
Hoppy
Brookline High
Newton Athletic
Groton Academy
Groton
St. Mark’s
Bicycle Club League Plans and Winter Tournaments
Chelsea C C Everett Wheelmen and Everett A A call for representatives to a Sunday meeting to organize winter events in bowling whist and pool. Gloucester bound Rogers Bros and Akers open century from Melrose start at 8 and 9 am with $1 entry. L C Pendell targets Worcester to Portland ride. Shoe City Wheelmen elect officers. Langford century planned. women riders signing up. Cambridge thefts noted. Middlesex Cycle Club hosts masquerade at its Cambridge HQ.
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Chelsea C. C
Everett Wheelmen
Everett A. A
Post Office
Broadway
Third Streets
Rogers Bros
Melrose A. C
A. D. Rogers
E. J. Rogers
Youle Street
Melrose
L. C. Pendell
Worcester
Newburyport
Natick
Portland
Shoe City
W. E. Ford
H. A. Chutchill
F. W. Newhall
G. E. Russell
W. H. Barnard
F. R. Barnard
O. D. Safford
Langford Century
J. A. Langford
Copley Square
Cambridge
Nathan Donlan
Western Avenue
E. F. Robbins
Putnam Avenue
Stearns
Middlesex Cycle Club
Boxing Gossip Highlights Prospects and Fights Across Circuits
The column surveys multiple boxing matchups and training notes. It cites Buckley versus Burley in Warwick and hints Buckley’s alleged quitting. It mentions Corbett-Fitzsimmons talk, Gans vs Marshall, Plimmer vs Kelly, Sullivan vs Leon, and Rice prospects. Spike Sullivan trains with brother Dave. CassSyn.
Conservatory Beneficent Society Meets at Sleeper Hall
A meeting of the Beneficent Society of the New England Conservatory of Music was held yesterday afternoon in Sleeper Hall with Mrs. Mary A. Livermere presiding. Richard H. Dana spoke on the conservatory and winter subscription concerts, followed by readings from Edna Dean Proctor and an informal tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beneficent Society
New England Conservatory of Music
Sleeper Hall
Mary A. Livermere
Richard H. Dana
Conservatory
Edna Dean Proctor
General Fitzhugh Lee Arrives in New York From Havana
Lee reports Cuba stay was pleasant though duties were onerous and praises General Weyler as a gentleman but strict disciplinarian. He will proceed to Washington and may take Mrs. Lee to Havana on return. In Havana patriots say U.S. policy toward Cuba is strained and look for talks among Lee, Cleveland, and Olney.
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New York
Fitzhugh Lee
Havana
Cuba
Weyler
Lee
Washington
Cleveland
Olney
United States
Cyclist Bowlers Close Games Highlight Rexford Alleys
In the Associated Cycling Clubs series at Rexford alleys last night both matches stayed tight until the final frames. Press C. C. built a comfortable lead over the Somersets though Somersets mounted a brave late challenge but could not overtake. Zoslindales led Winnisimmers briefly but Winnisimmers surged to victory in a final sprint with a flurry of strikes.
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Associated Cycling Clubs
Rexford Alleys
Press C. C
Somersets
Zoslindales
Winnisimmers
Boston Dry Goods Co Beats New England News in Mail-Off Bowling
In Roxbury at Casino alleys last night the Boston Dry Goods Co defeated New England News Co by 128 pins. Only Marceyes surpassed 450, as scores overall were not strong.
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Roxbury
Boston Dry Goods Company
New England News Company
Marceyes
Floverhill Sports Notes and Upcoming City Events
William Murray bowled three strings for 649 on a 12 inch triangle at Floverhill. The Young Men's Union of East Boston announces a Thanksgiving performance of The Limit of the Law. The New England Kennel Club plans its 13th annual beach show at Mechanics Hall February 25 1897 chaired by Edward Oldham. Tommy Conneff may return home in December if no match with Mullen is arranged. Post skating championships set for Wood Island Park this winter. Horace Barre challenges world weight lifting title to Louis Cyr after depositing 250 with the Police Gazette. N E A A A U U committee appointments by President E E Babb include Morse Maccabe Plummer and others.
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Jack Buckley
Nick Burley
Warwick
R. IL
Boston
Buckley
Burley
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Coney Island
New York Sports
Joe Gans
Jerry Marshall
Eureka Club
Baltimore
Billy Plimmer
Sammy Kelly
Olympic Club
Birmingham
Dave Sullivan
Casper Leon
Bohemian Sporting Club
Sullivan
Spike
New Rochelle
Johe
New York A. C
Martin Flaherty
Tommy White
Dave
Austin Rice
Rice
Jimmy Duffy
Patsey Broderick
Hartford
Sammy Myers
South Brooklyn
Jack Downey
Jack Fitzpatrick
West Newton
John J. Cox
Malden
Cox
Billy Thrower
Ike McArthur
Thrower
McArthur
Tommy Sullivan
Bob Rooker
The
Floverhill
William Murray
Young Men's Union of
East Boston
Thomas Saxton
New England Kennel Club
Mechanics’ Hall
Edward Oldham
Tommy Conneff
Mullen
Wood Island Park
Horace Barre
Police Gazette Office
Louis Cyr
E. E. Babb
James E. Morse
J. B. Maccabe
W. H. Plummer
J. E. Morse
George D. Chapman
J. Frank Macey
D. J. Byrne
Thomas F. Riley
Newtowne Club Defeats Jeffries in Cambridge Bout
The Newtowne Club of Cambridge beat the Jeffries Club of East Boston at Newtowne in billiards whist and pool. In billiards the totals were Newtowne 195 Jeffries 160. Pool totals were Newtowne 150 Jeffries 100. Whist shows Newtowne 317 Jeffries 307.
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Newtowne Club
Cambridge
Jeffries Club
East Boston
Newtowne
Sawyer
Dexter
Jeffries
Rollins
Schaar
Roberts
Carrick
Paine
McKee
Fall River Defeats Salem 5 to 3 in Salem Action
In Salem on November 5, Fall River exploded to a 5 3 victory over Salem. Key plays and scorers aided Fall River as they claimed the win in this intercity game.
Atwood Sees New Tariff Move After McKinley Victory
Congressman Harrison H Atwood of the tenth district expects a new tariff bill under a McKinley administration. He notes Dingley may push a protective tariff before inauguration, depending on silver senators and state patronage. Atwood foresees long term Republican gains and a business boom from tariff policy.
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Atwood
Dingley
Maine
Congress
Chicago
St. Louis
McKinley
Bryan
Republican Party
Business boom forecast as McKinley victory boosts markets
Merchants and financiers across Boston express confidence after McKinley’s election. Leather wool and dry goods sectors predict rising prices, renewed orders, and broader prosperity, with bankers noting restored market nerves and credit. Several firms anticipate gradual improvement and increased employment following a Republican win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Boyce
George W. Bond & Co
Congress
McKinley
Mr. Benedict
Denny, Rice & Co
Atlantic Avenue
Willcock & Cordingley
Charles B. Amory
Hamilton Manufacturing Company
Morse Brothers
Canton
Mass
Bryan
Congressman Morse
Post
Republican Party
Stubborn Youth Arrested on Stub Born Charge
John J. McCormack a 20 year old and 10 month youth was arrested on a warrant sworn by his father charging him with being a stub born child last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. McCormack
Eugene Lincoln
Tremont Street
Station 4
Watch and Ward Society
Severe November Thunderstorm Hits Bellows Falls Vermont
A thunder storm of remarkable severity struck the Bellows Falls area at 11 o'clock tonight causing terrific rain and considerable damage to telegraph and telephone lines in all directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellows Falls
Man Died in Boston Depot After Sudden Illness
Henry Hodson of Newton Highlands fell ill at the Boston and Albany station on Kneeland Street yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Station 4 and died within a few minutes. His body was turned over to an undertaker pending the medical examiner’s action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hodson
Newton Highlands
Boston & Albany
Kneeland Street
Industry Rebounds As Anderson Plants Resume
In Anderson Indiana on November 5 idle plants begin revival. Arcade Fire Company will resume full operations next Monday. National Tin Plate Company reports orders tied to election. Anderson Iron Company Holt Company and American Wire Nail Company restart operations. Manager John R Brunt defeated by Charles L Henry for Congress. Window and plate glass factories ready to start. Similar rebound reported in other gas belt cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Arcade Fire Company
National Tin Plate Company
Anderson Iron Company
Holt Company
John R. Brunt
Charles L. Henry
Congress
American Wire Nail Company
Election Sparks New Hiring Boom in Syracuse Plants
In Syracuse New York several factories boosted payrolls after the city election. Solvay Process Company Whitman Barnes Company Sanderson Steel Works Syracuse Cycle Company Barnes Cycle Company E C Stearns Frazer Barnes report increased workers. Syracuse Cycle Company now operates night and day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Solvay Process Company
Whitman Barnes Company
Sanderson Steel Works
Syracuse Cycle Company
Barnes Cycle Company
E. C. Stearns & Co
Frazer & Barnes
Dowagiac Drill Works to Restart After Election
Dowagiac Michigan November 5 The Dowagiac Manufacturing Company drill works will resume operations Monday morning The plant employs 150 men and will restart following election results.
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Dowagiac
Mt Holyoke Founders Day marks stone laying for Mary Brigham Hall
Rain delayed the corner stone ceremony at Mt Holyoke College for Mary Brigham Hall during Founders Day. Dr Judson Smith led prayers, C Stanley Hall of Clark University spoke, and alumna Mrs Moses Smith gave the alumni address. Trustees approve immediate construction of a new administration building and plans for two to three new dormitories near the recently burned site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hadley
Edwin Atwell
New York
Iceland Quake Ravages Farms and Livestock
Advices report renewed earthquakes in southwestern Iceland on October 4. About 150 farms ruined and many cattle killed with stored foods destroyed. Widespread misery as people camp under improvised shelters. Loss estimated at 500,000 kroner. No deaths reported.
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London
Iceland
Wages Paid in Gold at Erie Iron Works
The Erie City Iron Works Company paid workers with gold coin yesterday in Erie Pennsylvania. The unusual payment method drew attention as coins were used to settle wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie, Penn
Erie City Iron Works Company
Oily skin cure ad for Boston resident John H. Woodbury
An old classified style notice from Boston advertises John H. Woodbury of 11 Winter Street offering cures for oily skin skin diseases and facial blemishes. The copy promotes a hand of ten and oily skin remedy.
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John H. Woodbury
Winter St
Boston
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