If Harvard Yale and Princeton Stop Professionalism in Sport
A letter argues intercollegiate football and other college sports have declined into professionalism fueled by affidavits betting and trickery. It condemns slugging and seeks faculty action to restore amateur ideals, urging Harvard to lead by ending professionalism and defending gentlemanly sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harvard
Princeton
Eliot
Dwight
Yale
Boston
Jarvis Field
Cambridge
Lehigh
University of Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Faulkner
Manlier
America
William R. Thayer
Ware Street
Mass meeting calls on Harvard to vote on Football Association
A mass meeting at Massachusetts Hall is called for 8 o clock this evening by Captain A J Cumnock to decide if Harvard should remain in or withdraw from the Football Association. Admission limited to graduates and undergraduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Cumnock
Massachusetts Hall
Football Association
Harvard Bicycle Club
Chestnut Hill
Bailey
Brown
Barron
P. W. Davis
Holmes
Williams
Sheffield
Pice Barron
Board of Health Hearing on Stable Permit for 120 Commonwealth Ave
At a Board of Health hearing Mrs. L L Case sought a license to keep three horses at 120 Commonwealth avenue. Her husband testified the stable would be odorless and vermin proof and land valueless without the use. Opponents cited a prior stable permit denial in 1880. The hearing was taken under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
L. L. Case
Commonwealth Avenue
J. B. Case
Nathan Morse
Reynolds
William Beal
James M. Shute
William R. Wilson
Dr Amelia Edwards Lectures in Chickering Hall Schedule
Changes in topics for Dr Amelia B Edwards illustrated lectures at Chickering Hall list four dates in November. November 20 covers the origin of portrait sculpture in ancient Egypt and the Ka. November 22 presents The Explorer in Egypt Bubastis. November 27 covers Literature and Religion of Ancient Egypt. November 29 discusses The Language and Writing of the Ancient Egyptians with chalk illustrations.
Funeral of George P. May at Forest Hills Cemetery
A large gathering of business associates and family attended the funeral of George P. May at his father’s residence 987 Dorchester avenue yesterday noon. Rev James De Normandie conducted the Unitarian burial service praising his noble traits. Interment followed at Forest Hills Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. May
Dorchester Avenue
Walworth Manufacturing Company
James de Normandie
Mr. May
Forest Hills Cemetery
Deerfoot Farm Sausages Marketed As Fresh Dairy Pork
Deerfoot Farm Sausages made from dairy fed pork are sold fresh daily by first class grocers. Beware of imitations and counterfeit products claiming to be Deerfoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deerfoot
Unclear request on Pellets use for derangements
The text refers to taking Dr. Pierce's Pellets for derangements of the liver stomach and bowels. It presents a historic medical claim about dose form but lacks clear narrative or participants to form a full news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Boston Life Underwriters Dine with Press Guests
The Boston Life Underwriters Association hosted about seventy five newspaper men at Young's Hotel. Speeches by D. W. Kilburn and Colonel Roland Worthington praised press collaboration with life insurers and urged public education on life insurance with favorable views of the industry. General figures and letters from Rev. Phillips Brooks and S. M. Crosby were cited, with humor from attendees during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Life Underwriters’ Association
Boston
Young’s Hotel
George A. Marden
George S. Merrill
P. A. Melville
New Brunswick Telegraph
Irving P. Fox
W. H. Waugh
J. P. Lyons
W. B. Howland
Cyrus O. Page
Roland Worthington
Euad Claflin
E. H. Woods
E. H. Parker
Mr. Burke
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company
John A. Watkins
W.E. Pevear
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
George E. Smith
George M. Clough
D. W. Kilburn
Association
The
Traveller
Colonel Ransom
Worthington
Daily Press
Phillips Brooks
8. M. Crosby
Controversy Over Squantum Head Moon Island Taking
Remonstrants argue against the 1889 city action to seize Squantum Head Moon Island and adjacent flats for 50 000 claiming prior takings and sewer plans already grant sufficient rights. City engineer and counsel say existing deeds cover needs, with further taking unnecessary. The board may rescind or offer a nominal award after debate and independent officer recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Citizens’ Association
Squantum Head
Moon Island
Fee Squantum Head
Moon Islands
Sauantum Head
Farm School
Squantum
City Hall
Law Department
Niles
School Street
Court House
Cissove
City Notes and Society Meetings This Winter
The All for Lawn Tennis Club holds parties at Pierce Hall this winter. The Boston Industrial Home’s twelfth annual meeting took place at its Davis street chapel. The Boston Society of Civil Engineers meets at the American House tonight. Edward L Abbott of Poetsch Sooy Smith Freezing Co reads on freezing in wet ground. Salvation Army occupied Faneuil Hall yesterday noon. Boston Merchants Association resolutions favoring the Torrey bankruptcy bill released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All For Lawn Tennis Club
Pierce Hall
Boston
Davis Street
Boston Society of Civil Engineers
Edward L Abbott
Poetsch-Sooy-Smith Freezing Company
Salvation Army
Faneuil Hall
Boston Merchants’ Association
Courts in session with jurors excused until Thursday
United States Circuit Court judge Carpenter reports no case ready for the jury on November 19, jurors excused until Thursday pending further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Prominent Arrivals Noted at Boston Hotels During Electric Club Event
The Boston Electric Club hosted a reception for retiring president William J. Denver at Young's with F. J. Boynton presiding. Prominent arrivals at hotels across Boston included guests from San Francisco to Montreal, with names such as Vendome’s T. Larkin, Brunswick’s C. N. Ray, United States E. B. Thayer, and Tremont’s Oscar von Bermuth among many others attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Electric Club
Young
William J. Denver
F. J. Boynton
Messrs
W. J. Denver
Frank Ridlon
C. M. Ransom
J. R. Lovejoy
W. Brophy
Vendome
T. Larkin
San Francisco
J A. Perkins
J. J. MacMahon
New York
Joseph D. Ward
Adams
Harry M. Hoyt
Rochester
N. H
W. B. McCray
Hartford
Genn
B Cushing
Montreal
Arthur G. Jones
Spencer
E. P. Chapin
Springfield
Fred Morris
George Milliken
Portland
A. B. Evans
C. B. Davis
James L. Palmer
John ©. Knight
Providence
KR. L
H. Cowan
Thorndike
W. H. Lavery
Wilmington
Del
G. H. Adams
R. I
Joseph Brooks
W. H. Warner
Fall River
Wiliam J. Baird
Youne’s—G
Supreme Judicial Court Equity Herein Case Notes
Nov 19 session reports on several equity appeals led by Justices Fretp Devens W Allen with Storrs Floyd case granting injunction with bond, Oliver v Oliver custody compliance dispute over visitation locations and consent. Lawyers listed include Williston Swasey Gas ton Ware and Cotter Jenney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Commonwealth
Fretp
Devens
W. Allen
Allen and Knowtton
John C. Wilson
Martin- Wilson Automatic Fire Alarm Company
F. T. Bennon
George Putnam
R. D. Weston Smith
Anna Hermans
Henry W. Fanning
W. Emery
W. M. Stockbridge
Fred C. Floyd
South Boston Enquirer
Enquirer
Grace
Boylston Street
Brookline
Hotel Brunswick
Boston
Salem
William and
William A. Gaston
D. E. Ware
Court notes vivid docket from Superior Court first session
Record of cases from the First Session on November 19 with Barker as judge. Highlights include Patrick Kane versus Old Colony Railroad Company for injuries at Stoughton pit with a $2500 verdict. Also James OBrien versus Charles H. North et al for knee injury from elevator well, and various other civil actions and notes on case status and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Kane
Old Colony Railroad Company
Stoughton
E. Greenhood
J. H. Benton, Jr
James
Jesse Wheeler
L. &. Dabney
H. G. Allen
O’brien
North
Davis
Holman
Bartlett
Johanson
Bost
Ferrari
Murray
Pinney
Hall
Finkelstein
Far
Daniels
Atkinsley
Boston
Cambridge
F._S. Hesseltine
J. A. Brackett
M. ¥. Dickinson, Jr
G. T. Braman
James E. Gammon
Nathan M. Hatch
H.R. Bailey
Charles W. Bartlett
Gammon
Hatch
Hendriken
Mead
Hickey
Mer. & Ons
Miners’ T. Co
Powers
Hubbard
Hill
Maine
Gallagher
Sullivan
Bennett
McCarthy
Grant
Laime
Duganstein
Granger
Private hearing continues into Rev. W. A. Smith case
A joint committee of the North Baptist Association and Perkins Street Church in Tremont Temple heard witnesses as the investigation into Rev. W. A. Smith of Somerville continued. Representatives included Franklin Johnson chairing, Chester W. Kingsley, and church figures. defense and prosecuting counsel presented their cases in a strictly private session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Smith
Somerville
Tremont Temple
North Baptist Association
Perkins Street Church
Franklin Johnson
Chester W. Kingsley
Linscott
First Baptist Church
Boston
Mr. Fielding
Winchester
Faunce
Cutler
Smith
Herbert E. Hill
Music by Electricity at Chickering Hall Electric Piano Show
An audience filled Chickering Hall for an Electric Piano concert by R W Pain of New York. John Francis Gilder played a hand solo before the piece was reproduced electrically on three pianos. Opera overture Zampa and Mendelssohn Rondo Capriccioso were performed. Franklin A Shaw praised the electric age while Mrs Ingalls sang and Miss Chamberlain whistled Arditti’s Flor di Margherita in a captivating finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickering Hall
R. W. Pain
New York
John Francis Gilder
Mendelssohn
Franklin A. Shaw
Mrs. Ingalls
Miss Chamberlain
Arditti
Second day at Horti cultural Hall fair supports Aged Couples Home
Day two of the Aged Couples Home fair in Horti cultural Hall matches opening day success. Donations rise with a kettledrum total of 1000 by close. the café offers home style cooking and cream. a phonograph doll performs Mary Had a Little Lamb. Notable items include a gilt Dorchester chair donated by Olive Homans. other gifts from W Cranz, Mrs Oliver Ames, Noyes Bros., Shreve Crump & Low, and Mrs Alexander Mosely. Flower booth features young ladies led by Mrs Hugh Hewings. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the rest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Hall
Kettledrum
Sunset Hill
Mary
Dorchester
Fauntleroy
Olive Homans
Museum
W. Cranz
Oliver Ames
Noyes Bros
Shreve, Crump & Low
Alexander Mosely
Hugh Hewings
A Worthy Boston Institution Charity Fair for Free Hospital for Women
The Free Hospital for Women, at 60 East Springfield Street, seeks funds to care for patients. A philanthropic fair at the Vendome will run from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, inviting public patronage. Prominent incorporators include George Dexter, Henry L. Higginson and doctors Baker, Tucker and Raven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Free Hospital For Women
East
Springfield Street
the Vendome
George Dexter
Henry L. Higginson
Philip 5. Moxom
Leighton
Parks
D. C. Holder
E. G. Tucker
E. H. Sampson
William B. Rogers
Alfred Rodman
Alex
Practical Lectures For Carpenters And Engineers Begin
Twenty five carpenters studying the frame of a building under Professor I B Merrick at Wells Memorial building attended a practical lecture. The class followed a blackboard plan and asked questions about timber sizes. Nearby Professor A L Merrill spoke to steam engineers on stationary engines and valve use, offering practical engine guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I’. B. Merrick
Institute of Technology
Wells Memorial Building
A. L. Merrill
Maritime Exhibit Showcases Navy Craft and Rope Works
The Maritime Exhibition features the windlass and capstan from the Newark loaned by the Navy, galley equipment from the cruiser, and a full Charlestown rope walk product display. Navy eagle figurehead from Niagara arrives. Hartford visitors join 400. Today's program includes a piano recital by John Francis Gilder and vocal performances. next week focuses on national airs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windlass Company of
Providence
Newark
Cramp & Sons’ Shipyard
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Charlestown
Navy Department
Niagara
Hartford
C. W. Eastly
Hartford Courant
John Francis Gilder
Letitia Fritch
Derby & Kilmer Desk Company
Brownell, Clark & Co
New York
California
Superior Court Docket List From November 19 Docket
A Superior Court docket from November 19 lists judgments: J Joseph De Silva for adultery four months in the House of Industry. George Lynch fined 100 dollars for selling in pools. Honora Mitchell for fornication twenty dollars and costs. John McGovern fined seventy five dollars and costs for liquor law violation. The record shows numerous cases titled Commonwealth v. with defendants including Sanders Vale Hodge Burnham Bannon Cunning Cantyham Chandler Doherty Gile Josephs Schwartz Meilenry Lynch McMahan Moynahan Sullivan and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Dunbar
J. Joseph de Silva
House of Industry
George Lynch
Honora Mitchell
John McGovern
Commonwealth
Same
Sanders
Marsh
Vale
Hodge
Burnham
Bannon
Cunning
Cantyham
Chandler
Doherty
Gile
Josephs
Schwartz
Meilenry
Lynch
McMahan
Anpon
Moynahan
Sullivan
Disbarment Proceedings for Dearborn and Dore Heard
Petitions for disbarment of Frank A. Dearborn and John F. Dore heard by Judge Lathrop in the Supreme Court fifth session. Dearborn faced a fraud charge for negotiating a worthless check. Dore was charged with misappropriating an estate as administrator. No defense appeared in either case. Lathrop indicated a decision on Dearborn after the commissioner’s report. Dore’s decision was reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Dearborn
John F. Dore
Lathrop
Supreme Court
Dearborn
Dore
Boston Press Club appoints committee for National Editorial meeting
The Boston Press Club voted to form a seven member committee to work with the Suburban Press and other groups for the National Editorial Association gathering in Boston next summer. New members admitted include Active: Frank P., Burnett, John O. Patten, O. M. Douglas. Associate: Francis A. Wilson, Fred L. Farnsworth, James W. Dunphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Press Club
National Editorial Association
Boston
Frank P
Burnett
John O. Patten
O. M. Douglas
Francis A. Wilson
Fred L. Farnsworth
James W. Dunphy
Trinity Church Sale Aids Bible Readers Society
Despite yesterday's bad weather a large crowd attended the Trinity Chapel sale for the Society for the Employment of Bible Readers in Boston. Officers include President Mrs E G Tucker and Vice President Miss H Williams. proceeds from useful and ornamental items, toys, flowers, and refreshments were soon nearly exhausted, yielding a satisfactory sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For
Boston
Trinity Chapel
Casey
E. G. Tucker
H. Williams
Woods
Reynolds
Hitchcock
Miss Williams
Miss Reynolds
Miss Spooner
Griffin
Morton
Miss Field
Tucker
Miss Clark
Miss Whittemore
Miss Wainwright
Miss Woods
Missionary Meeting Tonight at Trinity Church
Bishop Talbot of Wyoming and Idaho will speak at the missionary meeting in Trinity Church with focus on work among the Shoshone Indians. The talk aims to inform friends about a tribe little known to many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Bishop Talbot
Wyoming
Idaho
Friends of the Indians
Pain Relief Ad Promotes Salvation Oil Cough Syrup
An old advertisement touts Salvation Oil as a back and limb pain remedy. It promises relief from aches with Dr Bull's Cough Syrup referenced in the sales pitch. The copy targets general readers seeking swift, affordable relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
Simmons v Welch et al contract suit in Scituate Beach cases
Superior Court in Plymouth County heard a contract action by John F. Simmons executor for $2352 in legal services for Perez Simmons. Defendants denied most charges though some items admitted. Jury returned $102963 verdict against Welch Cole Jenkins Barker and Clapp with Turner not liable. Attorneys listed for both sides. Also captioned petition by Sarah Jones vs Nan tasket Beach Railroad Company filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Brockton
Pitman
John F. Simmons
E. Parker Welch
Perez Simmons
Scituate Beach
Welch
Cole
Jenkins
Barker
Clapp
Turner
B. W. Harris
Simmons & Pratt
Davis
H. H. Mather
Sarah Jones
Nantasket Beach Railroad Company
Arrests for Larceny in New Bedford and Cambridge
Special Officer Abbott and Patrolman Gil of Station 3 arrested William F. Baxter alias Charles A. Rich for larceny of trousers valued at 179 from Eben Perry of New Bedford in February 1885. Baxter was handed to New Bedford officers. Abbott also arrested Fanny O'Brien for larceny of 35 from Catherine Canty, Cambridge, where O'Brien worked as domestic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
Gilmore
William F. Baxter
Charles A. Rich
Eben
Perry
New Bedford
Fanny O’brien
Catherine, Canty
Otis
East Sixth Streets
Cambridge
O’brien
Railroad Offices Move From New Haven to Bridgeport
The New Haven & Derby railroad announces the relocation of its executive offices from New Haven to Bridgeport. The move consolidates administrative operations and is expected to streamline decision making and communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven & Derby Railroad
New Haven
Bridgeport
Fatal Fall at Chestnut Hill Pump Station
An unknown colored man fell from a staging at the Chestnut Hill pumping station at 5 50 last evening and died from injuries shortly after. The body was taken to City Hospital morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Hill
City Hospital
Overcoats Priced For Custom Fit In The Market
The article notes custom overcoats command 60 to 70 dollars while ready made garments sell for about 45 dollars. It discusses placing an entire line of overcoats.
Superior English Garments At Remarkable Value
An advertisement extols high class men’s clothing offering genuine English fabrics and refined trimming. It claims outstanding character, fit, and finish with exceptional value aimed at discerning buyers seeking quality garments.
Court session set for Lowell list Monday morning
Court will convene in Lowell on Monday morning November 25 at 9 30 to hear cases on the Lowell list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Lowell
Municipal Court First and Criminal Sessions Docket
The first session lists cases Kry through Brooks in various civil matters with judge Adams presiding second session. In the criminal session dated Nov 19, Patrick J Falvey was fined $1 for cruelty to a horse Eugene Crane sentenced to two months in the House of Industry for embezzling a $10 album from Julius 5 Rounds Charles Davis ordered to recognize $2000 for December term appearance to answer forging a $30 order on Merchants Exchange Bank of New York and bound over in $200 bonds for obtaining money by false pretences via the mentioned check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer
Rayner
Bradbury
Rose
Leary
White
N. E. Tel. Co
Dee
Swan
Neck
Brazilian
Nichols
Taylor
Clark
Sprague
Hirsch
Cole
Capen
Brooks
Paine
Tewksbury
Doe
Wulard
Holbrook
Twitchell
Towne
Eckler
Carew
de Young
Potter
McGovern
Bock Son
Williams
Shil
Emerson
Freeman Label
Driscoll
Collinde
Robertson
Rice
Charles Goeber
Civil Service Reform Dinner in Boston and Cambridge
Notable Civil Service Reform groups in Boston and Cambridge host a Friday dinner at Young's with invited dignitaries including ex Secretary Bayard James Russell Lowell William E Russell Theodore Roosevelt and Lt Governor Brackett. Discussion will focus on the practical working of the Civil Service Law in Massachusetts. State Senator Sprague presides in Boston and Professor Norton leads Cambridge association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cambridge
Civil Service Reform Associations
Young’s
Bayard
James Russell Lowell
William E. Russell
Theodore Roosevelt
United States Commission
State Civil Service Commission
Charles W. Clifford
Brackett
Massachusetts
Henry H. Sprague
Boston Association
Charles Eliot Norton
Cambridge Association
Face Once Bright Is Now Woe Begone Woman
A tale extols Dr. Pierce s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for common ailments in women. The advertisement claims the medicine restores strength, beauty, and happiness, with a money back guarantee printed on the bottle wrapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonl
Also Mentioned on This Page
Life Underwriters
Young's
Albany
B. McClench
Hallowell
C. P. Breck
Vigremont
N. Fisthas FB
Johnson
Keene
P. F. Eaton
Epping
Maynard
Julius Becker
C. P. A Hampton
C. Hi. French
Nashua
N. R. Sanborn
A. B. Neally
Poaticn
Superior Court
Home For
Sale
Aki
KoYal Bak
Lxg Powdes Vo
Wall Alzect
N. Ye
London
K. C. Thompson
Washington St
Old South
Philadelphia
Constitution
Co. Coodwin & CO
John Street
New York City
B. A. Atkinson & GO
Washington Street
Hull
Asa French
E. C. Bumpus
R. Morse, Jr
J. O. Burdett
Middlesex County
Sherman
Daniel P. Sweeney
Middlesex
Essex County
Harmov
E. W. Jacobs
Rebecca K. Jacobs
Warren P. Copp
John G. Towle
William P. Gould
Avid B. Hoyt
5. P. Littlefield & Co
Lynn
J. Allston Newhall
Kry
S.J
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