Knights of Labor meet Boston convention with banquet
The Knights of Labor national convention in Boston concluded a busy second day with committees named for law appeals and legislation, reports from leaders including Grand Master Workman J. H. Parsons, and a district party hosted by District No. 20. Mayor Quincy praised Boston as a preferred meeting city while recalling the Mrs. Howe bank swindle case from 1888 and its impact on depositor trust.
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Knights of Labor National Convention
American House
J. H. Parsons
G. S
J. W. Hayes
J. C. Schonfarber
Charlies K. Litchman
Marblehead
Massachusetts
United States
Canada
John Hurley
Charlestown
Thomas H. Channing
General Assembly
Knights of Labor
John H. Parsons
John W. Hayes
G. Alderman
Presho
Leonard
Quincy
Boston
Organization of Labor
I. D. Chamberlain
Colorado
Henry A. Hicks
Thomas B. McGuire
John, Hurley
J. C.schonfarber
the Post
Franklin Syndicate
Howe
Woman's Bank
Montreal
Chicago
East Brookline Street
The English racing syndicate fraud in London
A Boston Post staffer recounts a sharpers scheme akin to the Franklin scam but set in horse racing. Advertised to British speculators with guaranteed profits, it drew huge cash as bettors trusted the syndicate. Investigations revealed false pretenses, seized books, and a fugitive promoter later tracked to a London resort with bail forfeited.
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Boston Post
England
Franklin Syndicate
Postman
Great Britain
London
Letters Warn of England Gang Plans in County Scheme
A reader reports receiving letters claiming a gang will relocate to the area to conduct a scheme resembling the racing syndicate mentioned earlier. The note indicates concern over organized wrongdoing and plans to exploit local avenues.
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England
Investor defends Franklin Syndicate in Boston letter
J Meredith Cooke of 681 Massachusetts Avenue Boston writes in support of Mr Miller and the Franklin Syndicate praising his 10 percent weekly returns and recent 25 percent gain on Sugar stock while denying anti Miller attacks. He asserts fair play and states he will not withdraw his holdings. November.
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Miller
Franklin Syndicate
Mr. Miller
Shylock
J. Meredith Cooke
Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Vamoose Arrested During Yacht Race Action in New York
During yacht races the steam yacht Vamoose in AP service was arrested by Lt Commander J C Fremont in charge of torpedo boats. The vessel was taken to the flagship Manning after permission to approach the committee boat was granted. Heilbron faced a hearing but Inspectors dismissed the case after reviewing testimony.
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New York
Associated Press
Liutenant
J. C. Fremont
Robley D. Evans
Columbia
Shamrock
Theodore Heilbron
Steam Vessel Inspection Service
I. V. Gillis
Jeese Fremont
Fremont
Heilbron
Petrie
Barrett
Admiral Sampson headlines Boston boot and shoe club night
Admiral Sampson and Captain Chadwick headlined the Boston Boot and Shoe Club event at Hotel Brunswick with “The American Navy” as the theme. Sampson discussed Santiago battles and ship readiness, noting Spanish losses from fires and powder explosions, amid a 350-seat banquet and speeches by local leaders.
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Admiral Sampson
Captain Chadwick
Boston
Santiago
George H. Smith
The
Germie
Massachusetts
George H. Crawford
Roberts
Ashmore Upsets Underhill In Ardsley Golf Semifinal
In snowy conditions at Ardsley Club New York on November 15 Mrs. H B Ashmore, an English player at Baltimore Golf Club, defeated Miss Ruth Underhill 2 up in the women open semifinal. Ashmore led on several holes with strong approach shots and kept momentum despite wretched weather and soggy greens.
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New York
Ruth Underhill
Ardsley Club
H. B. Ashmore
Baltimore Golf Club
Miss Underhill
Ilatter
Mrs. Ashmore
Miss . Underhill
Jon
Beth
Weld and Newell Clubs Race At Harvard Noon Today
The graded crews of the Weld and Newell Clubs of Harvard race today at noon on the regatta course from the railroad bridge to the Union boat house. Until Tuesday the Newell crew led, but Gudden, rowing at three, stopped. Frost could not race, so Morris was moved to bow and DuBois replaced at Ree.
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Weld
Newell
Harvard
Railroad Bridge
Union Boat House
Gudden
Frost
Morris
Bow
DuBois
Glidden
Ree
Dorchester Hosts Tight Amateur League Bowling Match
Old Dorchester and Arlington Boat Club clashed in Dorchester last night with Dorchester winning the series to take three straight. Highlights included Durgin Traiser Kingman Gray and Dodge delivering striking spares in the close second and third strings.
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Dorchester
Arlington Boat Club
Durgin
Traiser
Kingman
Gray
Dodge
Candle Pin League Night Shines With High Scores
St. James led scoring with 1340 pins and three straight games as Roxbury fell 1261 to 1340. Jefferson edged to 1317 with Murray & Irwin at 1262, Meyers 1317, and Broadway 1287 while Central Cambridge won two of three from Jameson. O Gonnell of St. James topped totals with 292 across three strings.
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Godl
St. James
South
Roxbury Clan
Jefferson
Murray & Irwin
Meyers
Cambridge
McCarthy
Broadway
Boylston
Peninsular
Subway
Bill”Kirby
Broadway Sports
Masocot
Central of
Jameson
O’gonnell
Bertram
Roxbury
McGee
Central
Trade League Bowlers Battle Ends With Fruit Victory
In a Trade League clash at Car Ruths last night Fruit dominated the pins. Benjamin led with 215 in one game and 545 in three games as Fruit beat E P C Zid for a final score of 2231 to 545.
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Carruth
P. Company
Benjamin
Zid
Ginn & Co. Clerks Win Red-Hot Alley Bowling Match
Two Ginn & Co. shipping clerks teams faced off at Boylston alley in a close three game series. Captain Ricker starred for the victors with strong scores while Captain Goodwin led the individual pursuit despite defeat. Final scores list Ricker's 11 and Goodwin's 108.
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Boylston Alley
Ginn & Co
Captain Ricker
Goodwin
A. Ricker
Ricker
Darwin Curry Marriage in City Ceremony
In this city on November 15, Reverend Dr E W bos officiated at a marriage between Darwin Curry of May Ridge New Jersey and Katherine Edythe Jordan of Westminster Copley Square.
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Darwin—Curry
E. Ww
Bos Ibert Darwin
Jy Ridge
N. J
Katherine Edythe Jordan
Estminster
Copley Square
Obituary Notice for Union Cotton Church Congregant
Relatives and friends invited to attend the funeral service for a 60 year old resident of the Union Cotton Church area from the corner of Columbus Avenue and West Newton Street, Friday at 1 30 PM. The notice provides no further details.
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Union Cotton Church
Columbus Avenue
Newton Street
Frida
Mile Record Set by Major Taylor at Garfield Park
Major Taylor, the colored cyclist, set a new mile record of 1 minute 19 seconds at Garfield Park. The record lowers Eddie McDuffee's previous mark by two seconds with aid from a motor paced bicycle. Officials from L A W witnessed the trial and will recognize the record.
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Major Taylor
McDuffe
Chicago
Garfield Park
Eddie McDuffee
Taylor
Indoor Boston track to boost riding season for ladies and children
Construction pushes ahead at the Boston indoor track in the Boston and Providence Freight house using about 60 000 feet of rock maple for the riding surface. An indoor riding academy will operate with free riding for ladies and children from 10 a m to 2 p m daily, with racing paused during pleasure riding. The move follows a shift in governance of American cycling with the N C A taking steps toward I C A recognition.
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Boston
Boston & Providence
New England
A. G. Batchelder
N. C. A. Board of Control
Victor Breyer
Paris
IL. A. W
N. G. A. Fiders
International Cyclists’ Association
Harry Eikes
Dudley Marks
Sporting Post
J. Wallace Bragdon
Tiger Roadsters
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Earth
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Dental Eatebushment
U. S
Browning, King & Co
Washington Street
Col
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W. F. Hinckley
Bob” Evans
Hood
Sampson
Cervera
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Mrs. Thatcher
Charles
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Heey
T’d. Parker
Ceeseevencess
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Thieve Seeree
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Eesee
Cesees
Arlington Nhes Club
D. Rankin
Marston
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Dodge Ereereeneeerserze
Shirley Vee
Candle Pin League
Wilson's
Hanover St
Lea & Perrins
Sauge
Worcestershire
Lady's Watch
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Ana
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Hanover
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Aseiren Metropol Hiram Mis
Wrankiin St
Tel
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Tufts
Boston Latin
Boston Latin School
Bill” Mackie
Bert” Waters
Paul Dashiel
Jack MacMasters
Annapolis
Yale
MacMasters
Harevard
Naval Cadets
West Point
John Graham
Sunday Post
Enterprise
East Boston A. A
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Sir Hanover St
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