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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1907

Page

4

Harvard Ends Williams Game With Line Weaknesses Acknowledged

The article notes Harvard’s second string, especially the line, underperformed against Williams though the original line showed strength with Grant at center and Burr and Nourse contributing. It highlights individual performers and injuries as Harvard prepares for Annapolis, with practice adjustments and lineup considerations ahead of the next test.

Harvard Williams Parker Burr Nourse Grant

New Coach Ed Whiting Takes Over English High

Ed Whiting, recently named head coach of English High, begins duties today. Known as a former interscholastic end for the Blue and Blue, he aided Franklin Field’s coaching staff earlier. The team faces injuries with Kiely and Faulkner out, but coaches expect eligible players soon and improvement as conditions improve.

Ed Whiting English High Whiting Franklin Tield O'Reilly Kiely Faulkner

Barbers Plan Licensing Bill at State Convention

The Massachusetts State Association of Barbers opened a convention in South Framingham to back a bill licensing all barbers in the Commonwealth. Delegates studied last year’s narrow defeat and elected officers W. E. Holden, Joseph J. Donovan, Austin Gabriel, and Morris Nowell, with Latham, Allen, and O'Donnell named to the legislative committee. The group also set the 1998 session in Boston, with further sessions to follow tomorrow.

South Framingham Massachusetts State Association of Barbears Commonwealth W. E. Holden Joseph J. Donovan Fitchburg Austin Gabriel Morris Nowell Lowell Silas Latham Salem Harry Allen Lynn C. E. O'Donnell Boston

Stablemen Threaten Strike Over Wage Demands

Stablemen 65 members of the Stablemen's Union 407 threaten to strike if a wage increase and better conditions are not agreed by Wednesday night. They seek $2 more per week for a 41 hour day seven days a week with one half day off every two weeks. Currently paid $12 weekly and $1.75 daily for care of ten to fourteen hack horses, with 9865 workdays yearly and no holidays.

Back Bay

Plumbers to Talk About Trade Schools and Legislation

The plumbers unions of the United Association in the state will meet to discuss trade schools a state board of examiners and other matters of import to the craft. They will review legislative proposals for consideration by next year s Legislature and gauge member opinions.

The United Association

Marines Band Celebrates 25 Years With Knights of Labor

The United States Marine Band of Washington entertaining the Knights of Labor at their 1091 Washington Street headquarters marks the 25th anniversary of the band's joining the Knights. Speakers include William Judge Ole May and band member B Sharper, with Harry Ludam and P J McCarthy also presenting remarks.

United States Marine Band Washington, D. C Order of Knights of Labor Boston Musicians’ Protective Assembly K. of L Washington Street Knights of Labor William Judge Ole May Sharper Harry Ludam Fort Adams P. J. McCarthy

Division 7 A O FL Holds Meeting Adds Six Members

A largely attended session yesterday at Clan-na-Gael Hall D street saw Division 7 A. O. F L. add six new members to its rolls at the head quarters.

A. O. FL Clan-na-Gael D Street

Telegraphers Not to Quit Union Plans Vigorous Strike Campaign

Branch 4 of the Commercial Telegraphers' Union met at 694 Washington Street to bolster the strike and push for better conditions. President James J. McGarty stated no official word had arrived from International President Small about calling off the strike and pledged continued effort. Delegates William H. O'Brien and James H. Shannon were chosen to address the State Branch A. I. of L. convention in Milford to seek broader support for the telegrapher strike.

Commercial Telegraphers’ Union Washington Street Small James J. McGarty MeGarty William H. O

Sweden Eyes America's Cup Challenge With Small Yachts

The article notes Sweden's rising prominence in yachting and explores a potential America’s Cup bid. It highlights the Sverige’s 1852 race against the America, Swedish boats like the Sanjoy, and designer John Carlson’s plan to build a 60-foot challenger in the Margnethe style at Neglinge yard near Stockholm.

Sverige Lord John de Biaquire Leeward Sweden Europe Royal Swedish Yacht Club San ‘Oy Goesta Kyhlberger Stockholm John Carlson Gunnar Melligren Neglinge Wharf Carlson

Record year in baseball attendance across American and National leagues

Attendance figures show the season just finished leads all prior years by over 300000 with a combined total of 6186557 spectators. The American league drew 3398764 and the National league 2787793, ahead of 1904 and up from last year by 417268 as the leagues outdrew the Nationals by more than 660000.

Ban Johnson Nationals Chicago Athletics Boston Cleveland Seeree New York Bret Detroit Washington Ste Philadelphia Pittsburg Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Seaesseese New York Nationals Highlanders

Labor Notes Show Unity Amid Union Attacks in Boston

Boston trades discuss discrimination claims against AFL unions allied with the Building Trades Council. New initiates include Longshoremen’s Provident Union members and Newsboys Protective Union recruits. Activities cover elections, sickness benefits, and plans for the AFL convention in Norfolk, with several unions reporting leadership changes and organizational ballots.

American Federation of Labor Trades Amons Building Trades Council John T. Cashman Boston Building Trades Council Cornelius Newman Boston Union 77 Frank Moorhouse Boston Painters’ Union 11 American Federation of Labor Quincy Portland Boston Longshoremen’s Provident Union Hanover Street Market and Commission House Teamsters’ Union Thomas J. Minihan Newsboys’ Protective Union Henry M. Peyser Bunker Hill Bill Posters Oliver, Cook Board of Auditors James J. Brennen Common Council Charlestown Bay State Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen

Youth football leagues roster with weight class teams

The notice lists multiple athletic associations in the Boston area offering games by weight classes from 100 to 180 pounds. It names clubs such as Waltham A A and Gloucester Football Association, with contact addresses and organizers like A H Weatherbee and F W Tipping, detailing home and away games and guarantee terms.

Waltham A. A L. Keegan Middle Street Newton Alpine A F. Richenburg James Street Roslindale Sullivan A. A I. H. Fitzgerald Milk Street Boston Newtonville A. C Eams H. Jackson Omar Terrace Newtonville Waltham A. H. Weatherbee Vernon Street St. Germain J. Kean Belvidere Street Gloucester Football Association Summer Street Gloucester Olmstead Jamaica’ Plain A. Morgan Oak View Terrace T. L. Perrin Wellesley Hills Hilltops Ss. Shelburne Rollins Place Brockton W. Nelson Coburn Street

Boxing Gossip Packed Week of Prize Fights Across Northeast

The week features bouts at Cooper Club Boston Haverhill and Winnisimmet Rhode Island with Packy McFarland vs Tommy Murphy drawing interest in Indianapolis. Local cards include Cove versus Delmont in Bowdoin Square and Langford versus Barry in Chelsea with dense preliminaries and a Gloucester main.

al Delmont Percy Cove Tommy Rawson Jack Flavin Young Chisholm Young Sullivan Cooper Club Boston Bartly Connolly Tom Sawyer Haverhill Harry Baker Kid Beebe From Lucas Philadelphia Sam Langford Jim Barry Babe Brace Alfred Anderson Charley Hughey Young Clements Winnisimmet Athletic Club Chelsea Tommy Quill Billy Glover Kid Freeman Willie Riley Denny Ryan Johnny Cavill Thornton KR. I Eddie Greenwald Young Fitzgerald Milwaukee Tommy Murphy Packey McFarland Indianapolis Chicago Kid Farmer Rube Ferns Peoria Jerry Gaines Black Fitzsimmons Pocahontas Gus Dumont Gloucester Joe Walcott Billy Payne Rockland Sailor Brown Mike Donovan Rochester N. Y Roxy Roach Muggsey Shoes Pueblo Col Kid Warrier Jack Morgan Springfield Jack Blackburn National A. C New England Packy McFarland Murphy Winnisimmet Rhode Island Cooper Cape Ann Bowdoin Square Tommy Langdon Albert Delmont Cove Delmont Albert New York Langford Barry St. Albans Austin Rice Joe Doyle Mechanics’ Hall Charlie Hagher Lowell Melrose Fitz Jerry Poccabontas Winnisimmer Athletic Club George Alger

Departure of Freddie Parent Ends Era for Boston Americans

Freddie Parent leaves the Boston Americans after helping found the club and contributing to their world championship era. A premier Eastern league shortstop in 1898, he joined Boston with the American league's start and remained a fan favorite despite later drops in form. Born November 25, 1876 in Biddeford Maine, he learned baseball in Sanford and played for New Haven and Providence before joining Boston.

Freddie Parent Boston Americans Parent Providence Collins Boston Providence Bastern New York Boston American Cy Young Criger Hobe Ferris

Yale Declares No Secret Practice for West Point Prep

Captain Biglow of Yale says no secret practices will be ordered for the upcoming West Point game. The faculty allows daily gates open practice, secret signals on the gym floor have begun, and coach Bob Forbes leads Army preparations. Yale’s 52 to 0 win over Holy Cross is seen as poor prep for a tougher test.

New Haven Biglow Yale West Point Army Bob Forbes Holy Cross Syracuse Columbia New York City Worcester Bucknell Princeton Cornell

Friend of Lincoln Dead in Detroit

The Rev. Ephraim Halli Emery Jameson, D. D., 72, longtime district secretary for the American Baptist Missionary Society in Michigan and Ohio, died yesterday. He enjoyed a personal friendship with Abraham Lincoln.

Detroit Ephraim Halli Emery Jameson American Baptist Missionary Society For Michigan Ohio Jameson Abraham Lincoln

Big Elevens Forming Into Contenders For Season Finale

Harvard outplays Williams as Yale shows strength with substitutes used. Princeton shines in victory over Bucknell while Penn faces Swarthmore testing field goal kicking. Carlisle Indians display fast, skilled play led by Mr. Pleasant with strong line and backfield. Dartmouth improves in back play and overall solidity as Amherst contest hints at rising form.

Harvard Husky Williams Williams The Crimson Tigers McCormick University of Pennsylvania Swarthmore Alway O’brien Pennsy Michigan Syracuse Carlisle Indians Mr. Pleasant Dartmouth Amherst “Aggies Hanover Boys

Harvard Athlete Posted on Violent Brick Incident Across Roxbury

A Harvard student from Lawrence Scientific School, Young Post, faces Roxbury court arraignment for felonious assault after throwing a brick that struck a child during Old Home Week. Police traced Post via a companion who received his name and address. Post, son of Louis and Angelica Post, apologized and was later bailed at 2000.

Young Post Young HuMey Hurley Roxbury Crossing Post Hayley Lawrence Scientific School Harvard Louis Angelica Post West Springfield Street Boston Symphony Orchestra Conservatory of Music Germania Band Southend Lad Children’s Hospital Roxbury Court

Lang Plays All Star Game for Dartmouth in Hard Week

Hanover October 13 Dartmouth showed the results of a hard week of practice in a game against Amherst. Lang returned to form and opened holes for the backs. Kennedy Bankart Baldwin Engersall and Marks starred as Dartmouth prepares for Maine at Portland with a 20 man squad.

Hanover Dartmouth Ambherst Lang Iennedy Bankart Baldwin Tobin Engersall Marks Minnesota Cambridge Maine Portland

Doctor marks 2400th birth at hospital in Atlanta

Dr. J. W. Carmichael assisted at the birth of an 11 pound boy today, noting he has officiated at the arrival of the 2400th baby at the hospital over 25 years.

Atlanta J. W. Carmichael

Shuman Introduces New Utility Coat

A. Shuman & Co unveils the Utility Coat a raincoat styled for fall wear beyond rainy days. The design features a boxy back new cuffs and practical details, earning quick popularity as a durable stylish everyday garment. The name appeals to practicality and is poised to become a lasting clothing term.

Cravenette A. Shuman & Co Shuman

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