Baptists Meet in Fitchburg Convention Opens with Large Attendance
The State convention of the Baptist Society gathers in Fitchburg with an expected 600 delegates. Rev Frank Rector delivers welcome. Rev R D Hahn speaks on The Expository Pulpit. Reports show funds and legacies totaling over 53 thousand for widows and orphans, with projected income for next year. Officers elected include Rev J P Abbott as president and Rev Dr R J Adams as secretary.
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Fitchburg
of the Baptist Society
Frank Rector
R. D. Hahn
R. J. Adams
J. P. Abbott
Medford
Boston
F. A. Smith
EB. F. Merriam
P. Cc. W. Kingsley
E R. Kimball
J.P. Cheney
Cambridge
Jesse Tirrell
Charles Field
Taunton
G. W. Tapley
Springfield
Mial Davis
Conference of Baptist Ministers
Messrs. W
Apsey
North Cambridge
Newport
C. W. Chamberlain
Hudson
Permanent Fund
Sampson
J. W. T. Boothe
Holyoke
Isaiah
C. M. Bowers
Clinton
W. C. Richards
A.n. J. W. Lathropen
M. Williams
A.B. Earle
Edward Milla
D. D. Winn
Richard Montague
N. BE. Wood
H. O. Hiscox
Malden
Robert McDonald
EB. A. Capen
Watertown
C. HB. Watson
Arlington
C. B. Turner
Allston
J. C. Foster
Northern Baptist’ Educational Society
George Bullen
Soltogek
George E. Merrill
Newton
W. 9. Apsey
North
B.A. Greene
Lynn
E. A. Capen
George R. Kelso
Newton Theolo Institution
George
Nashua
Gibbs Fradsen
Rut. Vt
Everts
Wake
Milo Gray Arraignment Draws Large Woodsville Crowd
In Woodsville New Hampshire Milo Gray faced arraignment for the murder of his wife Julia Gray amid a packed courtroom not seen since a prior local case. Skeleton believed to be in a nearby cellar. Willard Gray of East Columbia arrives to assist. The hearing stretches into tomorrow with many old associates speaking to Gray.
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Woodsville
N. H
Woodsville Court Room
Frank C. Almy
Geares
Milo Gray
Julia Gray
Adaff
Gray
Willard Gray
East Columbia
Laundry War Ends as Crooked Chinaman Leaves Town
Willie Goon a Chinese laundryman on Cabot Street departed Beverly taking a score of shirts belonging to local youths. A week of price cutting spurred competition ended when an envelope with a key and about thirty missing pieces were found. Police notified as rivals raise prices back to normal.
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Beverly
Willie Goon
Cabot Street
Willie
Pensions Roll Hits Over One Million In 1895
Judge Lochranes commissioner of pensions reports up to June 20 1894 there were 969544 pensioners during the past year 39185 new pensions granted and 4206 restored making 1012035 on the rolls There were 97816 deaths and 14575 pensions dropped this year leaving 970524 on the rolls by June 30 1895 an increase of 980 The 140000000 appropriation is seen as sufficient for payments through June 30 1596.
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Washington
Lochrane
Secretary of ‘the Interior
Couple United in Marriage at St Thomas Church Jamaica Plain
Martin T Gately and Katherine M Donnelly wed in a morning nuptial Mass at St Thomas Church Jamaica Plain. Rev Father Magennis officiated with Fathers Donahoe and Sheridan assisting. A sister served as bridesmaid and the groom's brother was best man. Reception followed at Hotel Wenonah Roxbury.
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Martin ’T. "Gately
Katherine M. Donnelly
St. Thomas's Church
Jamaica Plain
Father Magennis
Donahoe
Sheridan
Reserve Navy Report Credits Massachusetts Naval Militia Tour
Lieutenant Albert P Niblack reports 41 officers and 935 men attended the summer encampment aboard the Wabash. The tour tested brigade ability to man a warship and underscored need for a practice ship like the Minnesota. The engineer and artillery drills impressed, while stronger co operation with coast defence ships was urged for future cruises.
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Washington
Albert P Niblack
Navy
Massachusetts Naval Militia
Niblack
Minnesota
Barnstable County
Chatham Roads
Boston
Shoplifter Annie Moran vanishes after bail default
Annie Moran a middle aged woman arrested for shoplifting defaulted bail in Municipal Court and fled as an Inspector left police headquarters to arrest her on larceny of a bank bearing deposits. She begged to block her record. Inspector Knox refused. Moran vanished after declaring she would "do the Dutch" and disappear. Meanwhile Mrs Ames Mc Gaughlin testified in court about a handbag robbery.
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Annie Moran
Knox
Ames McGaughlin
Moran
Water Shortage Strains Pittsburg Area Rivers
Water shortages grip Pittsburg and surrounding areas as the Ohio River stays extremely low. Navigation is suspended and 30,000,000 bushels of coal in the harbor cannot be moved until spring when the freshet may carry it out. Farmers suffer cattle losses due to lack of water as fires burn in mountains and disease spreads in towns amid alleged bad water.
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Pittsburg
Ohio
Clarendon Social Club Holds Second Grand Invitation
The Clarendon Social Club hosted its second grand invitation party at its rooms at Mall and Albany streets last night, drawing representatives of many Roxbury social clubs and notable locals. The club will hold its first grand dance in Orienta Hall on Monday evening November 4. Officers include F A Sullivan president William Barry vice president M J McInnis treasurer R M Clarke secretary William Vincent sergeant at arms and board chair Edward White with directors James Tobin and Charles Duffy.
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Clarendon
Mall
Albany Streets
Roxbury
Orienta Hall
F. A. Sullivan
William Barry
M. J. McInnis
R. M. Clarke
William Vincent
Edward White
James Tobin
Charles Duffy
Boston Druggists Banquet Guests at Young's Hotel
Mr Curtis Guild hosted the Boston Druggists Association banquet at Young's Hotel with twenty five members present. Henry Canning chaired the table near Dr Thomas L Jenks. Guild delivered a paper on The Boston Newspaper of Sixty Years Ago highlighting old Boston merchants and city history.
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Curtis Guild
Boston Druggists’ Association
Young's Hotel
Henry Canning
Thomas L. Jenks
Guild
Boston
Old
Cambridge Relief Corps Hosts National President Reception
P Stearns Davis Relief Corps of East Cambridge held a reception for National President Mrs Lisabeth Turner at Fellows Hall Cambridge last evening from seven to eight attended by a large number of ladies. A banquet followed with ladies delivering welcomes and Mrs Turner presented with a silver vase souvenir.
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P. Stearns Davis Relief Corps
East Cambridge
Lisabeth Turner
Te Fellows’ Hall
Cambridge
Turner
Clergyman and Blind Horse Scandal at North Salem
The Rev J W Wellman of Westport hired a horse from Liveryman Eli Miad to travel to North Salem New York and back about forty four miles. On return the horse could not open its eyes and showed signs of brutality. The owner demands compensation and says the animal must be killed amid a public scandal.
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Bridgeport
J. W. Wellman
Westport
Eli Miad
North Salem
N. Y
Woman suffrage defeated in Columbia convention
In Columbia the constitutional convention rejected the proposition to grant woman suffrage with property and educational qualifications after a lengthy session. The final vote stood 121 for rejection and 26 in favor.
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Columbia
Practical Experi 0 Years Ragalar ark Hutch
A fragmentary notice mentions a physician Joh Woodbur er at Winter Street and Woodbarr's Facial Soap. The readable text is sparse with likely misread words and lacks a coherent event or date. The item resembles an advertising or directory snippet rather than a full news item.
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Beg Ragalar
Night Patrolman Shot in Front Street Robbery Attempt
East Braintree report says Night Patrolman Henry Dugan confronted four gunmen on Front street at 3 am. They opened fire wounding him in the left leg. He fired back, the suspects fled dropping a bag of burglars' tools. Dugan taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. No burglaries reported. The patrolman described the assailants, none previously known to him. No trace located.
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East Braintree
Henry
Dugan
Front Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Is Booth Shamming Insanity At Charlestown Prison
Warden Bridges at Charlestown State Prison suspects convict Jack Booth is feigning insanity to gain hospital transfer for an easier escape. Insanity tests show no clear signs, Booth refuses work and only baths under coercion. The once notorious escape figure and assault suspect now requires constant medical oversight and close guard in his wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warden Bridges
Charlestown State Prison
Jack Booth
Officer Seavey
Policeman Beaten by Trio in Stoneham Incident
Oct 29 Stoneham Policeman John J. Scully was assaulted by John Burroughs George Burroughs and John Lucy after they returned from Woburn. Scully, struck about the head and chest, is expected to be out for some time. The trio appeared in court and the cases were continued until Scully could testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoneham
John J. Scully
John Burroughs
George Burroughs
John Lucy
Woburn
Position of Irishmen in Dublin Speech by W Redmond
William Redmond speaking at a Dublin political meeting argued Ireland must gain autonomy soon or Ireland will seize its chance as England’s charger becomes Ireland’s opportunity. He warned European questions may force England to concede Irish demands.
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Dublin
William Redmond
Amellite
East Clair
England
Ireland
Faculty Denies Away-Game Request for Musical Club
At a regular Arts and Sciences Faculty meeting, the group discussed allowing away performances by the musical club. The petition seeking an exception to the June 11, 1895 faculty vote was voted down, denying the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Dickinson defends Durrant, attacks pawnbroker
General Dickinson spoke on Durrant's behalf in San Francisco arguing that Durrant had funds, need not pawn the ring, and that two people committed the crime since Durrant was physically incapable. He criticized women witnesses as unreliable and urged the jury to return Durrant to his family and life.
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San Francisco
Dickinson
Durrant
Oppenheim
Rev William Channing Langdon Dies in Providence
The Rev Dr William Channing Langdon aged 99 died in Providence railroad city this morning. Born August 19 1831 in Burlington Vermont he graduated from Transylvania University at 19 and served as adjunct professor of astronomy and chemistry at Shelby College Kentucky in 1850.
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Providence
R. J
William Channing Langdon
Burlington
Transylvania University
Shelby College
Parliament of Man Noon Sessions In City Hall
The Parliament of Man will meet at Park Street Church at noon today with Colonel C L Young of Springfield Mass as speaker. In November noon sessions move to Faneuil Hall with a lineup of New England orators.
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Parliament of Man
Park Street
C. L. Young
Springfield
Mass
Faneuil Hall
New England
Belle Isle Charity Club to Host Second Party at Lyceum Hall
East Boston charity club plans a second fundraiser at Lyceum Hall on November 6. Peters's Orchestra will provide music and Marin will entertain. The event is led by President Frank B. Kelley with Vice President Miss Mabelle Brennan, Miss Margaret Keating, Treasurer Miss May Hooper, and Mr. William E. Burke.
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Belle Isle Charity Club
East Boston
Lyceum Hall
Peters
Marin
Cnter
Frank B. Kelley
Mabelle Brennan
Margaret Keating
May Hooper
William E. Burke
Amputation for Chelsea Sailor Crushed by Rope Incident
Albert Mailman of Chelsea Massachusetts had both legs amputated after a rope coil at Point Street Bridge during high winds. He was tying the schooner Nellie Pickett when he was caught, crushed, and dragged by the rope. His injuries were described as possibly fatal.
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Providence
R. I
Albert Mailman
Chelsea
Mass
Nellie Pickett
Point Street Bridge
Mailman
Mrs Smith of Malden Found After Disappearance
Mrs Sarah Smith wife of Charles Henry Smith of Malden was found yesterday morning by her husband at her sister s home on Harrison avenue. She does not recall where she has been the past week and likely suffered a mental derangement during her disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Smith
Charles Henry Smith
Malden
Harrison Avenue
Militiamen Withdrawn as Situation Quiets in Tiffin
In Tiffin Ohio on October 29 the situation has quieted, and the militiamen will be withdrawn. Local officials report no further disturbances and expect a normal return to order as troops depart.
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Tiffin
Chicago Triumphs Over Tech with Dominant Ground Game
Five hundred spectators watched Chicago Athletic club overwhelm Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a 46 to 0 score. Slayter and Brown starred on the Chicago ends and line, while tech’s defense struggled against the brisk Chicago offensive and interference plays throughout the match.
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Slayter
Chicago
South End
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chicago Athletic
Harry Cornish
Tech
Chicago Eleven
Massachusetts Boys
Clifford
Hopkins
Brown
Emery
Stevenson
Peters
Underwood
Hadden
Emry
Coffeene
Bemry
Whiter
Worcester
Manahan
D Emry
Manahand
Warren
Curry
Thomas
Blayter
Springer
Huddleson
City Brevities: Arrests and a Fatal Fall
Patrolman Bates arrested Mary Smith for alleged larceny of a seal cape a seal muff and other property valued at 170 from Jordan Marsh and R H White stores. James M O'Brien died after falling on Dover street near 151 while with a friend Sullivan. Undertaker Jones and Medical Examiner Draper notified. O'Brien reportedly has siblings in Chicopee.
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Bates
Mary Smith
Hanson Street
South End
Jordan, Marsh & Co
R. H. White & Co
James M. O'Brien
Lowell
Dover Street
Sullivan
Jones
Draper
O'Brien
Chicopee
Rev Lewis V Price Installed as Pastor in Brockton
The Rev. Lewis V. Price was installed as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Brockton at Central Methodist Church on October 29. The ceremony brought together church members and local clergy to mark his assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis V. Price
Brockton
First Presbyterian Church
Central Methodist Church
Marshs celebrate golden wedding in Hadley
Northampton October 29 Mr and Mrs John Warner Marsh of Hadley marked their golden wedding tonight. The couple are descendants of Hadley’s first settlers and have spent their lives in the town.
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Hadley
Northampton
John Warner Marsh
New Club House Opened by Bostoniana Society
The Bostoniana Club at 8 Newbury Street held a formal opening with a progressive euchre party attended by about sixty members and friends. The rooms were decorated with ferns and palms and lit brightly. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. C. A. Fairbanks, Mrs. EB B Sanborn, A. A. Wadleigh, and T. Henry Skilton, with hospitality chaired by Mrs. Nelson V. Titus. Many notable guests were listed, and further social events are planned for fall and winter.
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Bostoniana Club
Newbury Street
Boston
C. A. Fairbanks
Walter L. Chaloner
T. Henry Skilton
Nelson V. Titus
Walter Chaloner
H. P. Fay
L. J. Nowell
Minot J. Savage
Phillips
Daniels
Nelson
Titus
C. H. Holden
Paul Revere
Br. J. Troll
C. Libby
Charles J. Page
Thomas Rogers
F. W. Elliott
Henry Skilton
Arthur Brayley
F B. Whitney
Putnam Beats Kershaw in Harvard Games Pole Vault Finish
Postponed Harvard Games events concluded yesterday with notable pole vault drama. Yale’s Kershaw scratched, Putnam Jr. gained first by foot handicap. Kershaw withdrew, leaving Putnam to victory as darkness and practice gaps hindered the record attempt. Other events saw Dorman, Endicott, and Dorman again in sprint finals, Mason and Clark among top jumpers, with distances and heights recorded for the changing meet.
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Max H. Kershaw
Yale
W. B. Putnam, Jr
Kershaw
Putnam
Pontee Dorman
L. . Bremer
W. BR. Mapefield
T. H. Endicott
Tal Best
Bigelow
Isoratch
Ardi J. T. Harris
Tim
Dorman
R. Mansfield
F. Mason
EB. H. Clark
Pacnee
B. Coanoult
Steann
Taershaw, L. S
Berateh
Boxing Gossip Shows Drawn Battles Forever Between Dixon and Griffo
A Boston area boxing note string reports another ten round draw between Dixon and Griffo and questions if a non draw will ever occur. Griffo led on points but many accounts suggest a different outcome with varied conditions. The piece lists amateur hopes, club events, and potential matches including Joe Mullen Billy Tucker and others.
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Dixon
Griffo
Dave Ross
Fred Wright
Yonkers
N. Y
Woburn
Wright
Dave
John W. Corlett
Charlestown
John L. Sullivan
Sam Major—Corbett
Frank Slavin
Frank Glover
Emerson Club
Kid Beam
South Boston
Peter Jackson
Mike Brady
Dan Griffin
Ducker
Eddie Burns
Sullivan
Slade
City Point Athletic Club
Joe Mullen
Billy Tucker
Joe Walsh
Jimmy Duffy
Jimmy Gorman
North End
Pete Walker
Suffolk’ Club
Dick O’brien
Patsey Sheppard
Sheppard
Joe Elms
Jack McKeck
James Emery
Joe Walcott
Joe Choynski
Bob Fitzsimmons
John Carter
Lynn
Dave Sullivan
Boston
Kirtland Club
Carter
A. B. George
Billy Mahoney
G. H. Lucky
Natick
James J. Corbett
America
Frank Donovan
Linden
Harry Hutchins
Dorchester and Norfolk Play Scoreless Football Tie
Both sides failed to score on the Dorchester Town Field in an hour of brisk play. The Dorchester lineup lists Hamilton, Kelsey, Bryne, and Smeaton, with Manning and Nichols among others. Attendance reached 660 as a midweek exhibition ended without a point.
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Norfolk
Dorchester
ORFO
Hamilton
Kelsey IV
Vgie
Bryne
Eessesess
Hahah Jones Mitchell
Greveeveners
Races At Sau gus Feature Tom L Triumphs In 2:21 Pace
At Sau gus Frank lin Park the crowd neared fifteen hundred for two main events. Tom L. won three straight including a 2:08 last quarter in the 2:21 pace while Ralph of Lynn led early. Seylex fought hard in the 2:15 trot with Fred B. taking key heats. Lady Watson faltered with a shoe issue.
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Ralph
Tom L
Saugus
James O. Gray
Franklin Park
Seylex
Brighton
Merry Belle
Lynn
Durland
Bnicck
Lady Watson
Eavy
Fosire Young Volunteer
G. m. Landstibs
Merry Ee m
Paige
Wil Briar
Br. m
Draper
Nellie Bnig
Parberry
Enoch Aoe, G
Stone
Dar
Reece Se de Sire Alban
Ansel Sells O'Atuiph
F Tack
Whitney
Hanson
Burglars Plague Malden In Recent Break‑ins
Pestered by thieves, Malden police report a two week boom in burglaries. A gang, elusive and cautious, has entered five to six houses while families were away at church or events. At George Todd’s Cross street home thieves took jewelry, diamonds and cash. the Lincoln residence on Washington street lost about 500 dollars in jewelry and diamonds. doors were forced by turning the key with nippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
George Todd
Cross Street
George G. Lincoln
Washington
Mrs McDonnough Arrested For Drunkenness In Newton
Mrs Sarah McDonnough was arrested by Patrolman Davis in Newton for drunkenness after being found in the rain with her husband and their 6 year old child. Both parents were intoxicated. the child was soaked and cared for at the police station. The husband was discharged. her case was continued to Oct 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah McDonnough
Davis
Newton
Nonantum
Central
West Newton
McDonnough
Mr. McDonnough
Tal
No Relief For Chelsea Aldermen Meet
Chelsea Aldermen voted George W. Marsh burial agent to replace J W Thayer who resigned. An order to renew a three year street lighting contract with Chelsea Gas Light on current terms. An inquiry was authorized into how New England Telephone and Chelsea Gas Light lay wires and injure shade trees or private property. Lynn & Boston railroad offered to plank the North Chelsea bridge with indemnities and a man at the entrances to secure releases from travelers, amid objections from Pickering & Walker over bridge damage claims. Alderman Kane noted car service improvements. Alderman Tilton cited no immediate Boston & Maine changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
George W. Marsh
J. W. Thayer
Chelsea Gas Light Company
Pratt
Elé& Light Committeé
New England: Telephone Company
Lynn & Boston Railroad
Chelsea Bridge
Pickering & Walker
Messrs
Pickering &Walker
Lynn
Lynn & Boston
Chipman
Kane
Foster
Tilton
Boston “& Maine
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Milo
Uncle Sam’s Pensioners
Gately—Donnelly
Reserve Navy
Massachusetts
Tombs
Pennsylvania
Clarendon Social Club
Boston Druggists Dine
Mrs. Turner
Booth
Scully
Stoneham Rowdies
Harvard Glee Club
Hasty Pudding
DR. Langdon
Colonel Young
Belle Isle
Mrs. Smith
Chigagos
Cornish
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Mer Thomas
Robinson Stevenson
Manahan McCormick
R.g
Worcester Haden
Poti
Ger Huddleson
Warren Slaerths
Taylor Coffeene
V.D.D
Manefield Cows
Chicago A. C
Shayter
Browneforee
F. Peters
A. M. Beals
Lineswood
California
Farear
The
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Morris Park
Harry Reed
Weinberg
Assonet
Assonet Field
Oakland Farm
Our
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Walter C. Baylies
Tennessee Vandal
Harry Tallman
Grafton
Montell
Hobart Ames
Easton
D. A. Goodwin
Newburyport
Gladys
R. H. Powell
Portsmouth
Dan
L. C. Bliss & Co
New York
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Brockton, Mass
Iowa
Roxbury Cycle, Club
Forest Hills
A. C.C
Back Bay
Mattapan
Roxbury Cycle Club
Loring
Town’ Rovers
Clark
Press
Somerville
Mt. Washington
Press Cycling Club
Tom Clark
Seeees
Towne
McGarrett
Mange Wcceeeeencvenes
Toman
Fike Mattapan Road Club
Syl J
Sveseeees
Parker
Seer
Hott Wasoubestee
Weaeeee
Bae
Zee Charlestown Rovers
Croupton
Wrexeus Club
A. Keltie
Team
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