World billiard championship opens at Madison Square Garden
The five cornered 18 inch balk line match began with Schaefer defeating Daly 500 to 279 as Frank Ives and other contenders vie for the title. The champion earns a diamond medal and half of a 1200 purse plus gate receipts.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Schaefer
Daly
Frank Ives
Jacob Schaefer
George Slosson
Maurice Daly
George Sutton
Sealy
Polo Results Across New England and Maine Cities
Polo results list scores from Wallingford Connecticut to Portland Maine and other towns. Matches include Portland 6 Rockland 4 and Meriden 11 New Britain 3 with Augusta Water 10 Gardiner 4 Salem 6 New Bedford 3 and Providence 5. all reported in brief score notes.
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Ant
Pockland
Salem
New Bedford
Providence
I'all River
Florida Winter Climate Draws Clyde Line Travelers
The Florida climate is praised for its winter appeal and easy reach on Clyde line steamers noted as the finest along the coast. Prospective travelers are advised to contact Clyde line offices in Boston or New York for arrangements.
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Union
Florida
Clyde Line
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Bowling Green
New York
N. Y
Erne and Downey Arrested Before Empire A C Fight
Frank Erne and Jack Downey were arrested in Buffalo at the request of the Methodist Ministers Association charged with planning an offense against state laws. The two were slated to fight for the Empire A C tonight.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Frank Erne
Jack Downey
Empire A. C
Methodist Ministers’ Association
Spike Sullivan Beats Curran in Twenty Round Bout
In London at the National Sporting Club Spike Sullivan the American defeated Jimmy Curran the Englishman on points after twenty rounds at 135 pounds for a purse of 2000 dollars plus side bets. Later Ben Jordan the English featherweight champion defeated Tommy White of Chicago in nineteen rounds at 124 pounds for 5500 dollars and a side bet over 1000 dollars. White's first appearance in England.
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London
National Sporting Club
Sullivan
Jimmy Curran
Ben Jordan
England
Tommy White
Chicago
Curran
Jordan
White
Gans Defeats Abbott in Baltimore Boxing Debut
In Baltimore the Eureka Athletic Club hosted the first city boxing cards in over a year at the Academy of Music. Joe Gans, the local colored middleweight, defeated Stanton Abbott of England by technical knockout after two rounds with a damaging jaw blow. Other bouts included Byrnes vs Smith and Farley vs Wren with no decisions. Farley clearly outboxing Wren led police to stop their fourth round.
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Baltimore
Academy of Music
Eureka Athletic Club
Herford
Joe Gans
Stanton Abbott
England
Gans
Abbott
Tommy Byrnes
Johnny Smith
Frank Farley
Joe Wren
Philadelphia
Joe Elliott
Fred Sweigert
Farley
Wren
Fought a draw at Empire A C ring in Buffalo
Frank Erne of Buffalo and Jack Powney of Brooklyn fought a fourth draw in a night headlined by Empire A. C. with Tim Hurst as umpire. Both Erne and Downey were arrested earlier on Horton law complaints and bonded for peace, turning the event into a boxing exhibition that drew mixed crowds. Johnny Lavack of Cleveland and Luke Stevens of Buffalo opened with a ten round draw.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Frank Erne
Jack Powney
Brooklyn
New Empire A. C
Tim Hurst
Erne
Downey
Methodist Ministers’ Association
Johnny Lavack
Cleveland
Luke Stevens
Tommy West Knocks Out George Ryan in Fifteenth Round
In Greenpoint tonight at the Greenpoint Sporting Club a fierce 20 round bout ended when Tommy West of Brooklyn floored George Ryan of Boston in the fifteenth round with a stomach punch. Ryan rose but was counted out as police halted remaining bouts.
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New York
Greenpoint Sporting Club
Greenpoint
Tommy” West
Brooklyn
George Ryan
Boston
Ryan
West
Boxing Gossip Sparks London Move and Local Cards
The Roanoke Inquirer notes Ross Tracy rooms host boxing night with eight o clock start and plans for London bout for Dave Sullivan on December 13. Cards include Billy Needham vs Fred Wright at Bridgeport and Allen vs Kearns Manchester bout December 15 drawing strong regional crowds.
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Ross & Tracy
Sullivan Square
Charlestown
New England
Dave Sullivan
Billy Murphy
London
Messrs. Byers
Montgomery
Palmer Street
Cambridge
Hmfe
Allen-Kearns
Manchester
Lowell
Lawrence
Billy Hurd
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Kearns
Allen
Tommy
Jimmy Barry
Walter Croot
John Fleming
National Sporting Club of London
Croot
Barry
KB. H. McBride
Olympic A. C
Buffalo
Larr Becker
Jack Lemon
Niagara Falls
Jack Smith
Becker
Martin Faherty
Jim Clare
Long Island
Hartford
Conn
Jim Jeffries
Gus Ruhlin
Joe Choynski
San Francisco
Choyaséi
Marty McCue
New York
Dempsey
Paday Purtell
Grand Circuit Formed for Track Racing Union
Baltimore hosts six hour meeting where L A W board chair Mott and National Track Owners Association agree on a grand circuit to cooperate with the L A W national circuit. A joint schedule covers May to October with a combined entry blank required for all riders. noncompliers risk suspension.
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Mott
L. A. W. Racing Board
National Track Owners’ Association
Baltimore
Bridgeport
Manhattan Beach
N. Y
Charles River Park
Boston
Springfield
Mass
Willow Grove
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
Buffalo
Newark
N. J
Washington
Track Owners’ Association
Bicycle notes and cycling scene in New York
The piece outlines a three mile speedway near Morris Park for Greater New York cyclists, from Southern Boulevard and Pelham Avenue to Babcester Avenue, plus race news. It notes club meetings, rivalries, and upcoming events, including Eddie McDuffee vs Frank Starbuck, and reports on international riders Rivierre Nat Butler and Teddy Goodman. It also mentions calendars and increasing L A W membership figures with regional distributions.
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Greater New York
Southern Boulevard
Pelham Avenue
Baychester Avenue
Morris Park
Massachusetts
Rivierre
Atlanta
Nat Butler
Teddy Goodman
Madison Square Garden
Columbia
Columbus Avenue
New York
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Illinois
White Sewing Machine to open Trinity branch as winter HQ moves
Colonel Pat Sheehan announces a Boston cycling suburb branch move with the Trinity store closing for winter stock routing to Keene New Hampshire. White Sewing Machine Company showcases the chainless wheel with self oiling bearings and new features including hollow axles and improved sprockets and cranks.
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Pat Sheehan
The
Orient Forces
Boston
Trinity
Park Square
Keene, N. H
George H. Lowe
White Sewing Machine Company
Lowe
Cleveland
W. B. Chipman, Jr
Yale Admits First Japanese Students Miss Yamaguchi and Brother Arrive
Miss Yoshi Yamaguchi and her brother Seiiahi Yamaguchi arrive in New Haven to begin studies at Yale. Miss Yoshi will major in English and music this term while Seiiahi plans a four to five year stay, after prior study at Doshi sha University in Kioto.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale University
Yoshi Yamaguchi
Seiiahi Yamaguchi
Kioto
Doshisha University
Japan
Yoshi
Platform dispute over municipal policy and free transfers
A mayoral candidate and Ward II delegate push for a clear platform of conservative municipal principles. They urge voters to know the platform's lines and advocate free transfers as a plank, pledging to support the policy if adopted.
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Quincy
Ward Ll Y Am
North Dorchester Leader Urges Platform With Free Transfers
Stephen J. McCormack, president of North Dorchester Improvement Association and head of Ward 16 delegation, says the party may benefit from adopting a platform though not required. He adds that if a platform is adopted it should include a strong plank favoring free transfers, or a resolution supporting them should be introduced and passed.
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Liverpool
Tremont Street
Boston
Bright
Stephen J. McCormack
North Dorchester
Grady Urges Democratic War Platform and Free Transfers
Major P. J. Grady of Ward 2 calls for a unified Democratic platform endorsing free streetcar transfers, Peet government principles, city ownership opposition to private control, and government liberality to empower the people, aiming to elect the mayor. John J. Farren supports a free transfer plank for party gains.
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P. J. Grady
Ward 2
Democratic Party
Boston
State House
Ward 15 Voter Calls for Platform Adoption and Free Transfer Bank
William S. McNary of Ward 15 expressed strong support for adopting a platform and stated that a free transfer bank should be included in it. The remark emphasizes backing for policy proposals within the local political framework.
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William S. McNary
Ward
Ward 15 Delegate Delays Free Transfer Question
Henry F. Naphen, leader of the delegation in Ward 15, said he had not given the matter sufficient consideration and would not state his views on the free transfer plank. He added he was very busy and could not answer questions until he had thought them over.
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Henry F. Naphen
Connolly Favors Platform in renomination bid
Councilman Jimothy L. Connolly, a candidate for renomination, outlines his platform and campaign aims at a forthcoming election event. He emphasizes continued policies, community priorities, and party support as sessions proceed.
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Jimothy L. Connolly
Quote discussion on platform and transfers in municipal debate
Thomas J. Kenny endorses Josiah Quincy platform and favors free transfers if in the Legislature, suggesting such a plank would suit a municipal campaign. James F. Roust shares the view, adding his own stance on the issue.
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Thomas J. Kenny
Josiah Quincy
James F. Roust
Mayor Quincy on the Platform in Municipal Nominating Conventions
In Boston the mayoral process may embrace municipal platforms as parties outline city policies. The speaker urges the Democratic convention to adopt a meaningful platform committing to progressive municipal policies, noting expectation among delegates that one will be adopted tomorrow night.
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Greater
New York
Boston
Mayfields of Dorchester win Monday night bowling match
Two women bowling teams the Mayfields and Morrills from Dorchester met at J Lavis's private alleys for the opener of a Monday night series. The Mayfields won by 53 pins as both sides aimed for high scores in the spirited contest.
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J. Lavis
Mayfields and
Morrills
Dorchester
Mayfields
Insurance League scores roll strong at Sudbury alleys
Last night two games in the Insurance League at Sudbury alleys produced better scores than in prior shows. L Burge Hayes and D W Bennett teams faced off with Burge Hayes taking the win as both sides posted modest totals. U S Casualty mentioned in the final line.
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Insurance League
Sudbury
L. Burge
Hayes
D. W. Bennett
U.S. Casualty
Ward 17 Delegation Heads Platform Debate and Transfer Plank
The record notes discussions on party platform adoption and a proposed free transfer plank. It identifies who heads the Ward 17 municipal delegation and cites quotes about support for a platform provision. The dialogue signals alignment with a free transfer proposal if added.
Party Platform Demands Free Transfers in Clause
The statement argues that the party must include a platform clause calling for free transfers. It frames the demand as essential to the group's policy, emphasizing the need for accessible movement within the system.
Donovan Calls For Strong Platform At Nomination Meeting
John H. Donovan, candidate for street commissionership nomination and head of Ward 20 delegation, urges the party to adopt a strong platform serving the people. He vows to push for a free transfer plank and ensure it has prominence at tonight's session.
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John H. Donovan
Ward 20
Rush and Lynch Endorse Free Transfer Plank at Ward 15 Meeting
Reuben Rush and Bernard R. Lynch, delegates from Ward 15, urged a party platform to strengthen the organization and boost success. They strongly supported the free transfer plank within the platform.
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Reuben Rush
Bernard R. Lynch
Ward 15
Reilly Backs Platform Emphasizing Democratic Principles
Thomas W. Reilly of Ward 10 endorses a platform rooted in sound Democratic principles. He argues a platform shows voters what a candidate would do after election and advocates a strong free transfer plank.
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Thomas W. Reilly
Ward
Doyle Seeks Safe Free Transfer Plank for Platform
James H. Doyle, leader of the Ward 122 delegation, endorses a platform of safe and judicious planks. He says a free transfer plank is among his top favors and expects it will appear on the platform if built.
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James H. Doyle
Ward 122
Salem D. Charles Advocates Local Self-Government Platform
Salem D. Charles, leader of Ward 22 I, argues platform is unnecessary as most questions are local and understood by residents. He cites support for free transfers at Roxbury station and says complete local self government would change his view.
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Salem D. Charles
Ward 22
Roxbury
Bowling circuit winds through Webster Boston and beyond
The piece notes Floyd joins Noble for the year as Wilby leads Murray & Irwin candlepin scores with B17, Rossi second at 301. Webster discussions push for a Webster Southbridge Putnam Willimantic candlepin and big pin league. Eight fast bowlers at New Town Club power league play across Massachusetts Interclub and Gilt Edge Leagues. Amateur Bowling League of Boston eyes high scores tonight as twelve leagues start around Boston. Events include a two woman big pin tournament at Murray & Irwin from Dec 4 to 13 with $75 in prizes and a top prize of $25 in finals plus several special awards.
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Columbia
Noble
Wilby
High Rollers
Murray & Irwin
Rossi
Webster
Southbridge
Putnam
Willimantic
Bob’’ Loring
B. B. Grover
Boston
Massachusetts
North Dorchester Interelib
Quincy
Charlie Lavis
Herman
Billerica
Ambivalent stance on safe transfer platform
A speaker endorses a platform of safe conservative measures and supports transfers in principle while avoiding public comment on them. The remarks emphasize caution and restraint without asserting a firm position on transfers.
Political stance on platform and transfers unclear
A local figure states they do not favor adopting a platform and have not considered the matter. They also indicate they may change their mind and will not comment on free transfers.
Municipal platform adoption favor expresses support
The speaker supports adopting a municipal platform and favors adding a free transfer clause as a plank. He notes the move is precedent lacking but seeks broader endorsement and alignment with the platform goals.
Ward 13 Leader Backs Platform in Municipal Campaign
Jeremiah J. McNamara, head of the mayoralty delegation pledged to Josiah Quincy, urged a Democratic platform in the municipal campaign. He favored inserting the free transfer plank and called it a strong argument.
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Jeremiah J. McNamara
Josiah Quincy
Democratic Party
Il Means
Free transfers stand in Boston politics says Kelcher
John A Kelcher leader of Ward 9 mayoralty delegation advocates free transfers and a municipal platform. He cites his legislative record urging passage of free transfer bills and notes newspaper files will show his votes in the people's column. He argues Republicans favored corporate wishes over the public and calls for relief from tolls.
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John A. Kelcher
Ward 9
Boston
West Nct
City delegation leaders push platform on municipal ideas
Frederick W. Day urges endorsing the Chicago platform and adding a municipal platform with a free transfer plank. John Brant supports a platform and free transfers. Thomas Crook backs any platform that benefits the city and would join the majority if it includes these ideas.
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Frederick W. Day
Ward 1
Chicago
John Brant
Thomas Crook
Field backs free transfer plank in ward 13 delegation
Michael J. Field, another Ward 13 delegate, said he regarded the adoption of some substantial platform as a necessity. He gladly endorsed the free transfer plank.
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Michael J. Field
Ward 13
Norris Endorses Municipal Platform With Free Transfers
Michael W. Norris expressed support for a municipal platform, rejecting national issues in it and approving a clause demanding free transfers. He stressed alignment with local governance and practical reforms.
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Michael W. Norris
Public Opinion On Platform and Free Transfers In City Election
Patrick J. Donovan favors discussing a platform at the convention before deciding. Dr. James A. McDonald is undecided but sees no strong anti platform reasons. John T. Hartnett supports both questions and the Post’s platform with a free transfer plank. John J. Leahy backs the Post’s suggestion as a reform for street railway traffic.
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Patrick J. Donovan
Ward 5
Donovan
James A. McDonald
John T. Hartnett
Post
John J. Leahy
Ward 18 Delegates Call for Free Transfers and Platform
Thomas E. Smith and Bartholomew J. Fay from Ward 18 advocate declaring for free transfers and placing party principles in a campaign platform. Frank J. Shevlin and James J. Whalen urge framing a municipal platform and support the free srenster plank as a cardinal principle.
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Thomas E. Smith
Bartholomew J. Fay
Ward 18
Frank J. Shevlin
James J. Whalen
John P Casey Pushes Free Transfers Platform
John P Casey, leader of the Quincy Geiegation, said in March 14 that a party platform should include free transfers. He approved the demand and urged making it an issue.
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John P. Casey
Quincy Geiegation
Ward 14 delegation backs platform with free transfers
John B. Martin expressed strong support for a platform that includes a clause for free transfers. James F. Mulcahy also favored drafting a platform to clearly express the delegation’s stance.
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John B. Martin
Ward 14
James F. Mulcahy
Ward 2 Leaders Back Platform on Free Transfer
John H. Sullivan head of Ward 2 delegation supports the platform and free transfer plank. Patrick J. Grady pledges to work for a platform with free transfers. Manasseh FE Bradley endorses both principles for public welfare. John H. Lane stresses strong belief in the Post recommended platform. Louis Nolan cites personal experience.
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John H. Sullivan
Ward 2
Patrick J. Grady
Manasseh FE
Bradley
John H. Lane
Post
Louis Nolan
Platform and Free Transfers Debate in West End
Local voices criticize current fare system as discriminatory and unjust. Daniel J. Creamer and August Rausch endorse the Post stance urging a party platform and free transfers to advance the cause.
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West End
Daniel J. Creamer
August Rausch
Post
Delegation Members Debate Platform and Free Transfers
Ward 3 leader Timothy McCartney backs free transfers in principle but awaits delegation decision at the convention. Francis H. Dillon supports both platform and free transfers as Democratic campaign measures. Charles N. Bossen favors a platform with free transfers. Cornelius M. Doherty has no personal view. John M. O Hara supports a platform and a free transfer plank. T Frank Noonan calls for a platform and inclusion of free transfers.
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Timothy McCartney
Francis H. Dillon
Charles N. Bossen
Cornelius M. Doherty
John M. O’hara
T. Frank Noonan
Democratic leaders back free transfers plank in municipal platform
Charles H. McCarthy heads Ward 4 delegation and supports a municipal platform with a free transfers plank. John W. Donohue endorses the idea as a principle Democrats should favor. William E. Mahoney backs action to curb the West End company monopoly, saying a free transfer plank would aid that goal.
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Charles H. McCarthy
Ward 4
John W. Donohue
William E. Mahoney
West End
Representative-elect Hogan Speaks on Platform With Free Transfer
Francis J. Hogan, elected representative for Ward 8, urged adopting a platform and called for a free transfer plank as part of the agenda. He said a platform would be judicious and beneficial for the district.
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Francis J. Hogan
Ward
Sonnabend Urges Free Transfers in Democratic Platform
Councilman Louis Sonnabend of Ward 8 calls free transfers a Democratic issue and says if a platform is adopted it must naturally include that policy, expressing support for a proposed reform.
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Louis Sonnabend
Ward
Municipal platform urged for free transfers clause
Samuel Borofsky of Ward 6 supports adopting a municipal platform that should include a clause urging free transfers.
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Samuel ®. Borofsky
Ward 7 Delegation Backs Municipal Platform at Convention
Mr. Thomas Mackey led the Ward 7 delegation in support of adopting a municipal platform at the convention with free transfers to be a leading issue.
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Thomas Mackey
Ward 7
Gearys Win Hard-Fought Tug of War At Roanoke Gym
The Gearys defeated the O Rourkes in five heats at the Roanoke gym on North Russell Street last night to claim victory by a slim margin. The match featured two ties and an early O Rourke lead before Gearys pulled ahead in the final stretch. Elmwood challenged for a $100 side bet, and Himwood posted a forfeit for a rematch after the contest. George V. Tuohey served as referee.
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O’rourke
Roanoke Gymnasium
North Russell Street
O’rourkes
Elmwood
Gearys
M. J. Geary
E. Furze
W. Kilmartin
F. McAdams
John O’rourke
Michael Davis
Richard Trum
Pat Rowan
Him
Central Club Defeats Review Club in Pool Match
Somerville Central Club visitors win pool against Chelsea Review Club with 117 to 111 totals. In billiards and bowling the visitors lose as 168 to 2210 shows overall point gaps. Whist and other games yield higher totals for the central team in a multi-discipline night.
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Central Club
Somerville
Review Club
Chelsea
Centrals
Clark
Bailey
Dinnin
Campbell
Orr
Cook
Daniels
Towling
Ladies' Benefit Association Concert At Catholic Union Hall
An enjoyable concert and social was held last evening by the Ladies' Benefit Association in Catholic Union Hall. A dance of eighteen numbers entertained attendees with Miss Annie M. Canty as floor director assisted by Miss Alice Riley and an efficient staff of lady aids.
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Ladies’ Benefit Association
Catholic Union Hall
Annie M. Canty
Alice Riley
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