Olympic Club Fight Ends In Draw Between Murphy And Plimmer
Johnny Murphy of Boston and Billy Plimmer English bantamweight champion fought a 25 round bout at the Olympic Club in New Orleans under Marquis of Queensberry rules for a $2500 purse. The assailants exchanged near-continuous blows over a long hour forty minute match, with Murphy sustaining marks and both men finishing on their feet as the crowd witnessed a draw per the agreement.
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New Orleans
Olympic Club
Johnny Murphy
Boston
Billy Plimmer
Murphy
Plimmer
Denny Needham
Kilrain
Mike Doyle
Newark
Frank Corambat
Johnny Eckhardt
New York
Billy
Abe
Five dollar New York excursion by rail misread
A brief notice describes a five dollar rail excursion to New York and a return trip via Albany and Boston. It mentions start date October 9 and references Ost on. The fragment lacks full details and confirms limited, uncertain travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aiden
Aine
Boston
Oston
Albany R. R
Albany-Hudson River
Fall River
Boston & Albany Railroad
Shoplifting spree ends with multiple arrests in city
Inspector Joe Knox nabbed a female shoplifter at large dry goods stores including Jordan Marsh R H White and Houghton and Dutton. She, Sadie Watson 81 of Wilmington Mass, stole about 16 dollars in goods and was jailed. Additional arrests: Kate McCormick Milton with 10 dollars of property and Nellie Frazier 21 East Boston for three pocketbooks. Also William Stevens recovering from gas exposure in Allen Street apartment, not self harm.
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Joe Knox
Sadie Watson
Wilmington
Mass
Jordan, Marsh & Co
R. H. White & Co
Houghton & Dutton
Knox
Kate McCormick
Milton
Nellie Frazier
Cross Street
East
Boston
Station 2
Three Men Locked Up After Raid on Washington Street
Three young men Edward Williams James A Manning and Daniel Coleman were arrested during a raid on 2239 Washing ton street. Police seized several policy slips and other gambling paraphernalia from the premises. The site had been under surveillance for some time by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station 10
Washington Street
Edward Williams
James A. Manning
Daniel Coleman
Police seize gaming implements at Federal Street shop
Officers from Division 4 executed a search warrant at 279 Federal Street locating two policy slips. John Green and James Conway were arrested for presence where gaming implements were found.
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Division 4
Federal Street
John Green
James Conway
Two Men Arrested in Silver Watch Larceny Case
James Callahan and Michael Fitzgib bons are under arrest at Station 6 for the alleged larceny of a silver watch worth $20 from Thomas Clark on Dorchester avenue in South Boston. The alleged crime occurred early last evening with the pair caught in the act.
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James Callahan
Michael Fitzgibbons
Thomas Clark
Dorchester Avenue
Boston
Fast Half Mile At Columbus Park Stirs Fans
At Columbus Driving Park a free for all pace thrilled spectators as Hal Dillard clocked 2:01 for the first half mile but wind slowed the later splits and a tire failure halted the event. Dillard still set a new track mark while Oakland Baron won the two year old trot and Alphonso Wilkes led the pace.
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Columbus
Hal Dillard
Robert J
Dillard
Oakland Baron
Alphonso Wilkes
David B
Brockton Declares Holiday for City Hall Dedication
The Brockton City Hall dedication set for tomorrow with a general holiday. Governor Greenhalge Congressman Morse Mayor Tiepke Pawtucket Mayor Warden Waltham, Captain Jack Adams and others invited. A parade forms after 1 pm, dedicatory exercises begin 2:30 pm, banquet at the fair grounds, rotunda music and speeches including Secretary of State Olin.
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Brockton
Greenhalge
Morse
Tiepke
Pawtucket
Warden
Waltham
Jack Adams
City Hall
Fair Grounds
Fletcher Webster Post
A. R
Olin
Death at Third Street Mrs Leary Suicide Causes Shock
Mrs Margaret Leary 53 at 189 Third Street South Boston died after taking paris green late Sunday afternoon. Neighbors and family gave conflicting accounts claiming natural death or cholera morbus, but investigators concluded self poisoning. The Leary family, including three sons and two daughters, kept quiet. son Michael initially denied but later said arsenic was used to ease pain.
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Margaret Leary
Paris Green
Third Street
South
Boston
Leary
Fall River Unbroken Labor Stand Keeps Idleness At Six Weeks
In Fall River on September 24 the sixth week of idleness continues as manufacturers push for wage terms. Durfee Mill operates on reduced wages except in the mule room where most mules sit idle. Seaconner Mill runs about three quarters full under the reduced scale despite a strike. Spinners' Union Secretary Howard plans an executive meeting tomorrow and a special general meeting on the following Wednesday to decide next steps.
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Fall River
Durfee
Seaconner
Howard
The
Spinners’ Union
Bayard Returning on Leave from London
The Department of State reports Ambassador Bayard will leave Southampton on October 6 aboard the Paris for home on leave. He was delayed by the arrival of the Nicaraguan envoy in London seeking British recognition of Nicaragua’s Mosquito coast claim. His return is considered important to U S interests.
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Washington
Department of State
Ambassador Bayard
Paris
Southampton
New York
England
Mosquito
Bayard
London
United States
Weather Forecast for New England and Eastern New York
Forecast for Tuesday calls for fair conditions in New England and eastern New York with cooler temperatures. Northwest winds diminish through the day, providing partial relief from heat as the upper air pattern trends toward more tranquil conditions.
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Washington
New England
New York
Aldermen clash over veto on Brookline Gas controversy
In a long session the Boston Board of Aldermen overrided Mayor Matthews veto over Brookline Gas Company street work. Members attacked the mayor, defended the contract, and debated whether to pursue court action or preserve city interests. Aldermen Lee, Lomasney and Hall led the rebuttal while Hallstram and others defended the mayor. The vote 8 to 4 upheld the override.
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Jefferson
N. H
Brookline Gas Company
Attoreny-General
Boston
Lee
Barry
Hall
Dever
Lomasney
Hallstram
Honorable
Board of Aldermen
Ept
Attorney-General
Massachusetts
Brookline
Steagvey
Commonwealth
Brookline Gas Light Company
Brookline Gas Page Company
United States
Neutrate N. Matthews, JR
Lomasney’s Chin
Alderman Hall
Alderman Lee
Brighton Statesman
Matthews
Mr. Matthews
Alderman Lomasney
Noddle Island
Alderman Witt
The
Bryant
Folsom
Hail
Sanford
Witt
Fottler
Presho
Alderman Fottler
Charlestown
Brookline Company
Festival of Holidays Opens in Everett Halls
Governor Greenhalge and Mayor Batchelder attended the opening of Everett’s Festival of Holidays, a joint effort by the Y M C A and Women’s Auxiliary. Governor praised the city’s enterprise and called the festival a sacred state service, with booths representing different holidays in a bunting decorated hall.
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Everett
Greenhalge
Batchelder
W. F. Moore
G B. Titus
Moore
Commonwealth
Lfe
Pardon Committee to Review Frye Murder Case Tangle
The pardon committee of the executive council will convene after the council session on Thursday to consider Saro Chivaro’s clemency petition linked to the 1879 Frye murder on Joy street. Chivaro, who watched the house with Infantino and Ardito, asserts no murder intent but sought Frye’s money.
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Executive Council
Saro Chivaro
Chivaro
Infantino
Ardito
Frye
Joy Street
Absent husband defends wife in assault at home
Mrs. William Simmons lies at 2 Chapel Place in a precarious condition after an assault. John H. Smith, unemployed, is under arrest in Division 4. The report details the night of the attack, the wedding earlier that day, and the arrest as neighbors and police responded.
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William Simmons
Chapel Place
John H. Smith
Division 4
Smith
Simmons
Beautiful 18th Century Tester Set Draws Admiration
A historical tester set is praised for its detailed 18th century style. Features include spiral fluted tester posts, old-fashioned head-board, wash-stand, carved mouldings, and aged dark wood with antique polish. The auction motivates immediate visitation before sale.
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Broad St
Tales OF
Willllam D. Stevens
Il Allen Street
Stevens
Johnson
Brockton’s Holiday
Comer’s Commercial College
Washington St
Oor
Beach St
BaRnarp & Ca
AtEmox
At’s Life Vnsa
J. T. Phelds
State Agt
Dev
Foltler
Imasney
Halist
Ray
Rueter & CO
Mrs. Simmons
Paine’s Furniture
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