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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1897

Page

4

Two Great Battles on Gridiron Yale Princeton Showdown

Yale and Princeton prepare for a high stakes clash at New Haven while Harvard meets Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Princeton brings weight and veteran play. Yale counters with speed and sharp attack. Key matchups include Cadwalader versus Edwards, Coach Rodgers against Hillebrand, and the Yale ends led by Cochrane.

Yale-Princeton YALE Harvard Pennsylvania Philadelphia Tigers New Haven Princeton Cadwalader Booth Edwards Chadwick Brown Crowdis Rodgers Hillebrand Chamberlain Holt

Penn Harvard Gridiron Battle Draws 60 000 Fans at Franklin Field

Harvard and Pennsylvania prepare for tomorrows decisive clash as 60 000 fans crowd Franklin Field. Both teams practiced after arrival with lineups kept secret. Betting favored Pennsylvania with extensive wagers and large show of school spirit throughout Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Morrow Franklin Field Pennsylvania Harvard Viarvard Delaware Water Gap

Miss Maud Gonne Reception Planned in Boston

A large committee of over 300 Irish National Alliance delegates in South Boston arranged a reception for Miss Maud Gonne on Sunday December 19 at the Columbia Theatre. The aim is to unite Irish Americans, honor Gonne’s mission for amnesty and Irish unity, and urge patriotic action ahead of the centennial anniversary.

Maud Gonne Columbia Theatre Irish National Alliance Kindred Patriotic Societies Broadway Boston John J. O’connor Royal University of Ireland Miss Gonne Ireland America New World Wolfe Teng Lord Edward Maud’ Gonne

Pastor Towle Honored by Brookline Society Banquet

Riverdale Casino hosted a banquet last evening to welcome Dr. Towle as the new pastor of the Second Unitarian Society of Brookline. The event was organized by Mrs. A. P. French, Mrs. C. F. Cross, Mrs. C. W. Holden, Mrs. H. W. Huguley, Mr. Fred Smith, Mr. H. H. Sylvester and Mr. Wood.

Riverdale Towle Second Unitarian Society of Brookline A. P. French C. F. Cross C. W. Holden H. W. Huguley Fred Smith H. H. Sylvester Wood

John O'Neil Arrested For Larceny Of Piano Cover

John O'Neil was arrested by Brighton Station 14 officers on a warrant for larceny of a piano cover and sling valued at about $40. The property, owned by Charles W. Sullivan of Cambridge, was recovered.

John O'Neil Brighton Charles W. Sullivan Cambridge

Cabinet photographs offer sale rates and framing options

Good only beginning MONDAY, Nov. 22, 8 a m, ending SATURDAY, Nov. 27, 5 30 Pp. One dozen superior Cabinet Photographs any position or pose and one life size Carbon Mezzo tint for 6.00 or the one dozen Cabinets with one finished in Carbonette mounted large for framing all for 2.00 and the s coupon. Refittings until satisfactory.

New England

Yale Fans Hope For Victory In Big Game Atmosphere

New Haven buzzes with Yale optimism as Princeton fans arrive amid a festive scene. The Nassau musicians perform at Hyperion Theatre while Yale coaches host a dinner at Miss Stoddard s home. Snow delays preparations but Yale believes it can set a record. Princeton is favored to win.

Miarvara Guara Cochrane Craigh Hazen Hall Yale de Saulles Baird Kelly Barnard Princeton Wheeler McBride Harry Beecher Crowdis New Jersey New Haven Princeton, University Hyperion Theatre Warner Hall Nassau E. G. Stoddard

Songs for the Tiger At Princeton Yale Game

Alleged poets at Princeton have produced new songs to be sung at the Yale game tomorrow. The march toward the big rivalry continues as students prepare banners and chants for the campus event.

Princeton N. J Yale

Princeton Tigers Set to Clash with Yale Next Day

New Haven awaits the Princeton Tigers vs Yale blue at Nassau. Princeton enters as favorite with veteran line and strong back play, while Yale backs seek to halt the Nassau goal line. Team travel from Princeton to New Haven took seven and a half hours with 51 aboard.

Princeton Boys Retired Early Dream of Today’s Struggle

New Haven reports Princeton boys retired early to dream of the great struggle of today. The notes indicate a focus on preparation and resolve as the season advances, with emphasis on discipline and strategic mindset shaping the outlook for upcoming competitions.

Princeton

Yale Ready For Tomorrow's Big Game Against Rival Nassau

Yale players finished a short field session and dinner, then rested after a late-night briefing. Coach Fitzpatrick kept the squad separated from fans, while the second team struggled to match the varsity, even as Dudley, Benjamin, and McBride showed flashes amid snow and fatigue.

Nassau Yale Fitzpatrick Varsity Dudley Benjamin McBride Princeton

Princeton YaleFootball Fight Songs on Tune and Pride

A historical chant compilation previews Princeton rooters singing against Yale with songs to Couchee-Couchee She May Have Seen Better Days and A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight. It notes references to Old Nassau Prycetom and coach-led rallying cries during tomorrow's gridiron clash.

Princeton Rooters Nassau Old Yale Tigers New Haven

Montevideo Turmoil As Interior Minister Shot At Session

In Montevideo the Chamber of Deputies sessions create panic after reports that Dr Miguel Herrera y Obes interior and justice minister was shot. Obes attacked Senor Cuestas who presided after the assassination of Senor J Idiarte Borda on Aug 25. Obes demanded President ad interim's resignation amid dispute over succession.

Montevideo Chamber of Deputies Miguel Herrera Y Obes Interior Justice Obes Senor Cuestas Republic Senor J. Idiarte Borda Arredondo Dr. Obes Senor Eduardo M’eachen

Free Thinkers Converge for Third Day of Congress

The twenty first annual meeting of the American Secular Union and Free Thought Federation opened at Hardman Hall in New York. Thaddeus B. Wakeman chaired the opening session on November 19 and paid tribute to Samuel P. Putnam, the late president who died by accidental asphyxiation in Boston last year.

New York American Secular Union and Free Thought Federation Free Thinkers’ Congress Hardman Hall Nineteenth Street Fifth Avenue Thaddeus B. Wakeman Samuel P. Putnam Boston Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Mary Quinless Charles E, Colbert John Crowley Boston Post John W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register Annie Woods Ann Woods Charles E. Colbert Loston

Bronze Columbus Statue Cast for New Congregational Library

The bronze statue of Columbus by Paul W. Bartlett has been cast by Henry Bonnard Bronze Company in New York. Private exhibition praised the piece for its surface detail and color. Bartlett released a plaster cast from Paris for permanent processing. Also mentioned is George Gray Barnard's Pan and a note on Macmonnies sending a Bacchante replica to the Luxembourg gallery.

New York Columbus Paul W. Bartlett New Congregational Library Washington Henry Bonnard Bronze Company Bartlett Paris Barnard George Gray Barnard Central Park Macmonnies Bonnard Foundry Luxemburg

Mrs. Sternaman Found Guilty of Husband Murder in Arsenic Case

In Cayuga Ontario on November 19 Mrs Olive Adele Sternaman was convicted of murdering her husband George Sternaman. He died August 18 1896 after a paralysis diagnosis. exhumation found arsenic in body and about $2000 in life insurance led to her arrest. Trial and verdict followed, with a jailyard hanging set for January 20.

Cayuga, Ont Olive Adele Sternaman Ezra Chipman Sternaman John Murray Ontario

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