Signal Corps Report Highlights War Time Communications
Brigadier General A. S. Greely presented to Secretary Alger a detailed review of the signal corps during the Spanish American War. He cites key roles in Cuba and Porto Rico, the Santiago campaign, direct lines with Shafter and the admiral fleet, and argues the balloon's utility and the need for expanded signal corps.
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Washington
A. S. Greely
Alger
Signal Corps
Spain
Tampa
Santiago
General Greely
Cuba
Shafter
War Department
Santiago de Cuba
Greely
Shafter Throug
George Mev. Derby
Maxfield
United States Volunteer Signal Corps
Derby
Army
Cervera
James Allen
Joseph FE. Maxfield
Navy
Long
Allen
Sampson
Madrid
Pelayo
Porto Rico
Sigral Corps
Lynn speech attacks opponent over wages and Algerism
The speaker argues against the Republican candidate, condemning wage cuts in Lynn shoe factories, criticizing Algerism and the War Bureau, and blaming President McKinley’s administration via Secretary Alger. He asserts the opponent will not defend workers’ rights if elected, highlighting labor in Lynn and national administration failings. Colonel Swain also spoke.
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Lynn
Alger War Bureau
Washington
Manila
Santiago
Porto Rico
Alger
Great Britain
Spain
Bid High for Horses at Hicks Sale Opening
The first day at Combination Park featured strong bidding with 37 lots sold. A roan mare from Joe Mooney of Huntsville topped at 550 dollars, while several horses crossed the century mark including Mat tie S. Wilkes and Rosebud with prices ranging up to 270 dollars and beyond. J. Fitzgerald of East Boston acquired Bonnets o blue with a 550-dollar bid. The auction continued with consignments from multiple buyers including Thayer of Lancaster and Currier of Clinton. The sale proceeds into the morning with over 100-dollar prices listed for numerous animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Combination Park
Joe’’ Mooney
Huntsville
Ala
Raven
Jeff Man
Mr. J. Fitzgerald
John E. Thayer
Lancaster
Mass
Mattie S. Wilkes
Ch. m
Simmons
Celeste
Alcyone
H. L. Alderman
East Lexington
Rosebud
Mambrino King
Blood
Blackhawk
Silverleaf
Cr. m
Springfield
Bell
George KE. Sutherland
Baddeck
Cape, Breton
Marie
B. m
Kohinoor
Flirt
F. A. Libby
Old Orchard
Allendorf
L. H
Allandorf
Fanny Swope
Fred Clark
Grafton
G. G. Fall
Cohasset
Muriel Russell
Allie Wilkes
Louie Russell
E. EF. Dodge
Pittsfield
Bingen, Jr
Bingen
Vivacious
G. W. Leavitt
Boston
RE. A. Currier
Clinton
Baron Wilkes
Witty Carson
J. B. Daniels
Doe
Mooney
Aia
George N. Puvis
Somerville
Long John
Stanley
G. N. Davis
Local candle pin bowlers wage grand tourney at Murray & Irwin
Local candle pin players at Murray and Irwin alleys stage a winter tourney with weekly ruloffs each Thursday night. The top fifteen bowlers every two weeks will reach the finals for a $20 prize pool. Notable entries include McCarthy 423 Wilby 393 Wheeler 387 Barry 386 Lemont 385 Byrnes 284 Butterfeld 382 Page ast a McAlien om Corkura 374 Sullivan 372 Smith 871 Carey 070 Hedge 310 Shine 369.
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Murray & Irwin
McCarthy
Wilby
Wheeler
Barry
Lemont
Byrnes
Butterfeld
Page
McAlien
Corkura
Mllivan
Smith
Carey
Hedge
Shine
Harvard Snap: Varsity Practice Shows Strong Line Play Ahead of Penn Clash
Harvard’s varsity drill drew six touchdowns against scrubs as substitutes strengthened the line. Mills sat out while Haughton and Daly contested the right tackle spot, with Mills favored for his defense and line bucking. Richardson played at end, Trainor at guard, and a new gate for Penn game ticketing follows a lottery system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Mills
Edgar Wrightington
Everett Lake
Crimson
Yale
Haughton
Daly
Cochrane
Forbes
Richardson
Hallowell
Trainor
Boal
Pennsylvania
Fuller
Chicago A A versus Newtowne Club on Cambridge field
Cambridge clash on the Charles River Park football field as Chicago A A meets Newtown Club of Cambridge in a hard, evenly matched Eastern trip opener. Coach Thompson reshapes the lineup with Klender moving to left end, Slater shifting to half, Pixley at guard, and Thompson himself at left tackle in the first half.
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Charles River Park
Cambridge
Chicago A. A
Newtowne Club
Chicago
Harvard
Thompson
Klender
Slater
Pixley
Coach Thompson
Yale Eleven in Bad Shape Ahead of West Point Game
Yale's football team remains weakened as most of the varsity squad is laid off for rest. Captain Chamberlain is out, and De Saulles will miss the rest of the week. Trainers plan light work tomorrow with brisk practices Saturday for the West Point clash. Graduate coaches are due to assist as training resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Yale
West Point
Chamberlain
de Saulles
Hall
Burdett Beats Boston Latin 42 to 0 in Friday Match
Burdett overwhelmed Boston Latin School with eight touchdowns and a safety, scoring 40 to 0. Sanborn Dear and Farnsworth each tallied three touchdowns, with Wood’s safety noted. Umpire Campbell refereed. Keenan was referee and Brown linesman. game played in 20 and 10 minute halves.
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Burdett
Boston = M
Wood
Boston Latin
Degino
Carr
R. E
White Dean
R. T
Nagic White
Seaees
R. G
Parmley
de Long
Sawyer
Calderwood
L. G
Booth Reiains
Spsteestandsesesais Cies 1
Smith Amrf
Oven Eered Venesken Tes
Moulton Henry
G. Deveseeseees
Sanborn
Dear
Bawver
Farnsworth
Campbell
Keenan
Brown
Dor- and opponent in South nd Junior Interscholastic game summary
This afternoon the first game of the Junior Interscholastic League will be played at the South nd between Dor- and a yet unspecified opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dor
Cancer and Tumor Cured Without Knife or Plaster
A treatise with testimonials and advice from C Hl Mason MD of Chatham SW claiming cures for cancer and tumors without surgery or pain. The item markets medical authority and offers address for contact and further information.
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C. Hl. Mason
M.D
Chatham. SW
Chester High and Mechanic Arts High Lineup Note
The document lists players and officials for Chester High and Mechanic Arts High with names and roles such as McCarty as referee Veeh and others including Whitehead Crosby Howe Clapwell and Te Seveeeeserreereeetess. Umpire T. Maguire and Referee I. S. Clark are named.
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Chester High
Mechanic Arts High
DOR. High
M. Arts
McCarty
Galvin Whitehead
Crosby Howe
Clapwell Zottoo
Thaniseh O'Dea
Norris Small
Sparrow
Austin
Chapman Wheelock
Seereeees Q- B
Humboldt Lieach
H. B
Coogan Drake
Bates Fisher
F. D
F. B
Smith
T. Maguire
I. S. Clark
Local Amateur Games Schedule With Thanksgiving Test
Oct 29 Milton A A at Milton Nov 5 Roslindale at Brookline Nov 12 Beverly A C at Beverly Nov 19 Woburn at Woburn Nov 2 Norwood A A at Norwood A game is arranged with Glenmore A A of Lowell to be played Thanksgiving morning at Jamaica Plain.
Harding's crew wins Charles River race in five Harvard fours
A thrilling afternoon on the Charles River saw five Harvard fours contest a mile race. Harding's crew led from start to finish despite an outside course and adverse wind, with Perkins, Byrd, Marvin, and Glidden close behind in a tight finale. The event previews two potential varsity eights, as Lehmann strokes vary and slides lengthen.
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Charles River
Harvard
Harding
Perkins
Jackson
Byrd
Glidden
Marvin
Howe
Lehmann
Kernan
Hodges
Clark
Goodwin
Hawkins
Tilton
Watson
Locke
Loud
Swaim
Wadleigh
Bedford
Swift
Hawes
Adams
Merrill
Pierce
Goodridge
Kloby Chooses Concave Shoulder Suit at Newman & Sons
Fred Klobedanz of the champion Boston Baseball Club praised H. Newman & Sons tailors for their concave shoulder style. He bought the suit despite initial doubt and soon declared the fit graceful and snug. The store touts twenty-five years in delivering dressy, comfortable apparel for men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Klobedanz
Boston Baseball Club
H. Newman& Sons
Newman
H. Newman & Sons
Klobedanz
Chowder Party Invitations Issued by Nonpareil Associates
Invitations have been issued for a chowder party organized by the Nonpareil Associates, a popular South Boston group. The event will be held Sunday evening at the club rooms on 162 Broadway extension.
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Boston
Broadway Extension
Massachu setts bicycle path ruined by heavy use by teams
Massachu setts avenue cycle path between Swett street and Five Corners has been ruined by constant team traffic. Drivers ignore signs and use the path for main roadway travel, with horse hoofs and wheels creating deep ruts and dangerous conditions for cyclists. Legal authority George A Perkins argues the path lacks proper laying out and calls for clearer law and penalties to restrict non bicycle use.
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Massachusetts Avenue
Swett Street
Five Corners
George A. Perkins
Massachusetts
A Livley Draw As Alberts Beats Stone In Close Bout
Allie Alberts survives a tough twelve round battle with Jig Stone at Beacon A C South Boston to win on a sensational finish and earn honors even. The card also features Billy Couch and Mark Connors drawing in four rounds Jack Rogers no decision with Johnny McMahon four rounds Charley Malley defeating Jack Mullin two rounds and Al Stronach drawing with Mike Kanplan over six rounds. The Post rep served as master of ceremonies and referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Alberts
Jig Stone
Beacon A. C
South Boston
Stone
Billy Couch
Mark Connors
Jack Rogers
Johnny McMahon
Charley Malley
Jack Mullin
al Stronach
Mike Kanplan
McCoy Faces Barter In Limited Bout At Palace Theatre
M cCoy surprised locals by inviting athletes to a limited round bout at the Palace Theatre. Ralph Barter, ex Boston A A football man and sparring partner of Jim Jeffries, proved capable and matched the Kid from start to finish. Barter expressed confidence in his ability to hold his own in a longer bout, while McCoy said Barter must build a stronger reputation before a rematch, which Barter accepted. Tonight McCoy fights Joe Mullins and Professor Robinson.
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Kid McCoy
Palace Theatre
Ralph Barter
Boston A. A
Jim Jeffries
McCoy
Barter
Joe Mullins
Professor Robinson
Boxing Gossip Promises Packed Card At Lyceum Hall East Boston
The eight round bout between Joe Mullins and Bob Allen will be decided at Lyceum Hall East Boston tomorrow night under the East Boston Athletic Club. Several other fast bouts are lined up with evenly matched pairs. Boxers should send names and addresses with weights to the sporting editor. The Chicago Amateur Athletic Association has secured Harry Peppers and Billy Stift for a six round bout on November 12. Fred Fairman meets Jack Kinson in Pittsburg on November 12. Trial bouts of boxing classes will be held at the Boston Athletic Association gymnasium this evening. Nearly all top local boxers entered the tournament, with finals set for Saturday night. If Dave Wallace, England’s 126 pound champion, visits the country he will face a series of challenges over the next year. A partial list of eager challengers includes Martin Flaherty, Joe Bernstein, Tommy White, Danny McBride, Walter Burgo, Jack Downey, Jim Popp, George McFadden, and Larry Becker. George Murray trains for a fifteen round bout with Patsy Broderick at Hoffman A. Co. of Lynn on November 1. Murray shows steady improvement and fans expect him to prove superior to the Providence fighter. Corbett on October 6 at New York did declare his match.
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Joe Mullins
Bob Allen
Lyceum Hall
East Boston
East Boston A. C
Maverick House Cafe
Joe Carey
Chicago A. A
Harry Peppers
Billy Stift
Fred Fairman
Jack Kinson
Pittsburg
Boston A. A
Dave Wallace
England
Martin Flaherty
Joe Bernstein
Tommy White
Danny McBride
Walter Burgo
Jack Downey
Jim Popp
George McFadden
Larry Becker
George Murray
Boxing notices and bouts from early boxing scene
Boxers sought for matches at Somerville event on Weldon Hall and Broad Way. Contests include the 20 round Berry versus McGovern at Greater New York A C on Nov 14 and a contemplated challenge by Solly Smith to the Sullivan Dixon winner. References to McCoy Cornett purse division and past bouts with Mack Bezenan Robinson Tracy Popp Erne noted.
Cornell Says It Dictates Policy In Athletics
Ithaca N Y October 25 Relative to reports Cornell would refuse to meet Yale unless Yale agrees to a next year football clash Professor Wheeler said such a policy never existed in the athletic council Even if students held such sentiments the council would not discuss them Yale does not have to play any sport with Cornell or others unless it chooses Huffcut president of the athletic council noted that in arranging last year’s race with Yale Cornell decided the other university’s willingness to meet in other sports was not a factor.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Yale
Wheeler
Huffcut
Athletic Council
Cornnell
Local Clubs Seek Matches By Weight Averages
The Lakeman Athletic Club in Highland lists officers Henry Downs president Alexander Burke vice president Thomas Davis treasurer and William Murphy secretary. Several teams seek games with specific average weights including Vigilants of South Boston 140 pounds Harbor View second eleven and Falcons, Orchard Roxbury 135 pounds, City Point Boston 115 pounds, and Jagalong A A Jamaica Plain centrefill. The Orchard team seeks November Saturdays and Jagalong A A invites catchers through captain B Wheelock or manager H W Burge.
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Lakeman Athletic Club
Highland District
Heny Downs
Alexander Burke
Thomas Davis
William Murphy
Inculer
Mace Williams
England
Vigilants
South Boston
William Conway
Baxter Street
City Point
Fred J. O’brien
P. O. Box
Boston
Orchard
Roxbury
James Mulroy
Yeoman
Ladies Handicapped Golf at Allston Links
A ladies handicap golf tournament held at Allston links completed with medal play. Gross prize went to Mrs. Co. W. Roope and net prize to Mrs. H. M. Swift, with Miss Greenough finishing second in the net scores. Leaderboard details incomplete.
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Allston
Allston Links
Co. W. Roope
H. M. Swift
Miss Greenough
Intercycle League forms across bowling, pool and whist clubs
Eight clubs join the new Intercycle League replacing the A C C tournament with the Suffolk Sub urban League. Represented clubs include Fr. Co Jaeger Metropolitan Wheelmen Middlesex C R M Elton Tiger Roadsters S C Clough Massachusetts B C Frank Feather Dorchester Wheelmen FE FE Randall Huntington Club Alter Ego Club Roxbury B C to field teams. meeting at Huntington Club Sunday. Secretary Abbott Bassett seeks D A McDonald Jr address amid Canada customs case over wheel duty.
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Intercycle League
Suffolk
Fr. Co
Jaeger
Metropolitan Wheelmen
C. M. Jones
Middlesex
R. M. Elton
Tiger Roadsters
S. C. Clough
Massachusetts
B. C
Frank Feather
Dorchester Wheelmen
FE. Randall
Huntington Club
A. E. Hobart
Roxbury B. C
Abbott Bassett
D. A. McDonald, Jr
Henri Fournier
New York
Fifth Avenue
Fournier
Jim
Chicago
Chicago Court of Appeal
Thomp son’s eight mile bicycle race sets course record
NEW GLOUCESTER RECORD reports W B Thomps ons eight mile handicap road race with 32 starters. Finish leaders include J F Moran Chelsea scratch in 19 44, C A Robinson Chelsea 20 45, Whitmarsh Gloucester 20 12, Wilkinson Magnolia 20 3, Banfill Ipswich 20 26, Hoyt Merrimac 21 30, Hunes meet 21 30, Wells Gloucester 21 32. Time prizes led by Moran Whitmarsh Banfill Robinson Wilkinson.
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Gloucester
W. B. Thompson
J. F. Moran
Chelsea
C. 8. Robinson
W. F. Whitmarsh
Ed. Wilkinson
Magnolia
Mineute
Boston Newspaper Candle Pin League Forms
A meeting in Room 100 at the Globe building organized the Boston Newspaper Candle Pin League with representatives from the Post Journal Herald Globe Traveler Transcript and Hotel and Railroad News Company. Dow was named chairman Hodges secretary, teams limited to news and business department staff, with the Advertiser to be invited. bowling nights to be scheduled when possible.
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Boston
Globe Building
Post, Journal, Herald, Globe, Traveler
Transcript
Hotel and Railroad News Company
Boston Newspaper
Candle Pin League
Dow
Hodges
Advertiser
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Rws Relly
United States
Senator Lodge
Congress
William Allen Swain
Senate
Indians
Varsity
Orvega
Farley
Eaton
Dorad
Y T
Beardsley Trainer
Lloyd C. Sargent
Chicago-Newtowne
Jogalong
Kloby
Trade League
Carruth
Hollis
Mollis
Long Winson Senor
Garland Seer
Currie
Oreeeereree
Dickerman O
Bean Eer
Meuler Sree
Lampron Ee
Gordon Eee Ena Ae
Oneene
Ring Co Dennison Manufacts
Driscoll Aeovnereseeseere
Keating Sen
Eldridge
Bartlett
Oliver Ditson & CO Rowler
Pratt
Devonshire
Chapman
NEW England News
Rollard
Nugent
Sweeney
Nonpareil Associates’ Chowder
Jordan. Marsh & Co
Hosier Paz
Hawthorne
Corbett
Cornett
Bigelow A. C
Weldon Hall
Marshall Street
Broadway
Jim Davenport
Harry Paize
Frank Scott
Lilly Thrower
Malden
Joe Robinson
Tom W Wilson
Jimmy Briggs
Ed Beatty
Young Jones
Jimmy Berry
Terry McGovern
Greater New York A. C
Solly Smith
Titus
George Dixon
Ienox A. C
Mclean
Willie Mack
Eugene Bezenan
Louisville
Benenca
Toronto
Frank Erne
Querist
Harry Tracy
Hudson, N. H
World OF Sport
Reg Score
G. Ww. Roope Ee Eee
M M. McKinnon
Castoria
New Gloucester
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