G A R Post 57 honors Commander George Howard
Last Wednesday evening Post 57 G A R East Cambridge held a meeting with a surprise for Commander George Howard back from two months on the continent. Adjutant Thomas Kenney praised his service and a floral bouquet was presented. Howard thanked the comrades, spoke of his journey, and plans for the next select party were shared as members enjoyed a collation and verses by Chaplain Abbott.
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Post 57
Cambridge Street
East
Cambridge
George Howard
A. Lockhart
Coffin Fame
Howard
Michael Marks
Andrew Metzger
D. B. Spaulding
Thomas Kenney
Kenney
Floward
Rocky Mountain
Yellowstone Park
Abbott
Tobey Belch
Thomas Conley
Con Moriarty
Peter Edwards
James Powers
Thomas Burns
John Gilligan
Harry Weiss
Tim Mahoney
E. J. Hadley
Abner F Davis
J. P. Abbott
Herrick Atherton
Old Citizen John Naughton Dies After Long life of Service
An old and highly respected Cambridge resident, John Naughton, died last Sunday. He came to this country over four years ago, joined the Civil War at 18 in Co A 47th MVM, and served to its end. He aided the Cambridge fire department and belonged to the Red Jackets and labor and benevolent groups. He led Hibernians in Cambridge, and was a member of Post 56 G.A.R. The funeral was held at his sister Mrs Jeremiah Shea’s residence and a high mass at St Paul’s Church Mt Auburn Street.
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John Naughton
Naughton
Co. A
47Th Regiment
M.V.M
Cambridge Fire Department
Cambridge 1
Red Jackets
District
Knights of Labor
Boston
Hibernians
Cambridge
Post 56
G.A.R
Jeremiah Shea
Green Street
St. Paul's Church
Mt. Auburn Street
Courageous Boston bystander stops runaway milk wagon
Timothy A. Danehy, a ready actor known in local circles, risked injury to restrain a runaway horse attached to a milk wagon near North Union station Boston. He stepped into Causeway street as the horse bolted toward Merrimac Street crowd, grabbed the bridle and dragged the animal to a halt before handing control to wagon driver Patrick O'Brien. The wagon belonged to D Whiting & Sons.
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Timothy A. Danehy
Mr. Danehy
North Union Station
Boston
Merrimac Street
Danehy
Causeway Street
O'Brien
D. Whiting & Sons
Harvard Square Vaudeville Notes
Harvard Square notices recount staff moves and local comings and goings. Jack and Donnie Shea return from Center Harbor while Dave Crowley joins George Yore, and Hum Sullivan returns from Castle Island for the first summer in six years. Ed Teevan joins Newman Shoe Co. at Harvard Square. Roberts Club opens a new room at 15 Brattle Street.
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Jack
Donnie Shea
Centre Harbor
Dave Crowley
George Yore
Harvard Square
Hum” Sullivan
Castle Island
Mr. Sullivan
Cambridge
Bill O'Brien
James Holt
Cape
Win Edwards
William Grant
Charles Doyle
Henry Siegel & Co
Jim Sullivan
Skinner Blaisdell
Rob Clark
Harvard
Warren Bloster
Harvard College
Ed Teevan
Newman Shoe Company
Roberts Club
Brattle Street
Charles [Johnson
H. 8. VY
Benedict
William Hanlon
Winthrop
Mass
Tudor Club Notes and Cambridge Baseball Roundup
Tudor Club of East Cambridge elects Richard Corbett as president and officers including Thomas Brett and William Regan with directors Harry Murry Charles McCarthy and Thomas Costello. Cambridge team Becomes Rockport foe winning 9 to 3 with Kenney’s strong pitching and Easley’s defense. Waverly series looms with Cossette ready, and Martin's Cambridge to play Surf City at Gloucester Fort Stagehill Park. Ex Mayor McNamee spoke on Good Citizenship at Mt Hope Improvement Association.
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Harry Murry
Old Orchard Beach
John Sullivan
Canoble Lake
N. H
Malden Club
John
William Regan
Richard Corbett
Camp Timenough
Merrimac River
Bill
Condit
Tudor Club
East Cambridge
Thomas Brett
Charles McCarthy
Thomas Costello
Corbett
Twirler
Blatchford
New Tedford
Gloucester
Reaney
Trewas
Keaney
Cambridge Lida
Mgr. Gorham
Lindsey
Tren
Cossette
Martin
Cambridge
Surf City
Fort Stagehill Park
McNamee
Mt. Hope Improvement Association
Tie
Gossip on rowing lineage and local political feuds
The column recalls racing histories as sons of notable rowers from John D. Ryan J ay Cumings and Gen Bancroft join regatta action. It notes other families like Ten Eyck and O Leary, plus drivers and officials facing pay disputes. It also covers local politics, primaries, ward battles, and a Labor Day sports program at Cambridge field with races, prizes, and a community gathering.
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John D. Ryan
J.ay Cumings
New England Amateur Rowing Association
Gen. Bancroft
Hugh
Guy
Harvard
Union
Dennis O'Leary
Riverside Boat Club
Dinnie
Mike
Billy
James A. Ten Eyck
Worcester
Edward Hanlon Ten Eyck
America
England
James A., Jr
Charles
Labor Day
Ten Eyck
Ryan
Cumings
Frank Davy
Riverside Club
East Boston
A. A
Roger J. Kelley
North End
Beverly Beats Danvers as Rockport Star Blatchford Pitches Send-off
Attendance 500 as Beverly hosts Danvers for a pre-send-off game featuring Rockport centre fielder Blatchford who pitched Beverly to a 4 to 4 tie. The town, baseball mad, saw betting around third base with one sport clearing a hundred dollars. Boyle from last year’s Oerack Lynn Odd Fellows was mentioned.
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Johnny Easley
Short
Pete” Carpenter
Towne
Rockport
Beverly
Blatchford
Danvers
Boyle
Oerack Lynn Odd Fellows
Political nomination contest narrows in Middlesex races
Nomination panels for state offices will be filed next week. In the First Middlesex district Peabody leads as Republican nominee while the Democratic choice remains undecided. Downey in the Second district faces six challengers for the second ticket spot as Smithers acts as top arbiter on the other side. Harriett in the Third district is expected to run unopposed. The Fourth district features a lively fight with Clark likely securing one nomination and Meyers and Bounke contesting the second. Numerous candidates from Saint Alphonsus A A and various local clubs are listed as contenders across Cambridge Somerville and Medford communities.
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McNamee
Tiyeond
Acertain
Daly
Wardwell, Davis, Et Als
East Cambridge
Monahan
Hogan
Williams
Charlestown
Sprague Street
Ward 3
High Street
Ward 5
Monument Avenue
Middlesex
Peabody
Downey
Comneilman Smithers
Harriett
Representatie Clark
Meyers
Fred J. Bounke
Democratic nomination fights stir Fifth District primaries
The article notes fierce Democratic contests across districts with rivals O'Neil and McDermot in the Fifth seen as likely to prevail. Tong Wool and Talbot clash in a heated race, while other local figures and clubs plan season events and meetings as campaigns unfold.
Auburns Triumph Over Matthews In Six Inning Win
Auburns overpower Matthews 10 to 3 in six innings. Garvey shines behind the plate with perfect bunting and timely hitting. Cogan on the mound, a sharp squeeze from Alexander and Garvey, and solid all around play by Landers highlight the local victory. Umpires Ansmith and Alexander, with Silk Cox calling the plate.
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Auburns
Chelseaites
Matthews
Auburn
Jim
Garvey
Cogan
Alexander
Landers
Ansmith
Auburns Defeat Franklin 6 to 0 in Stinging Home Win
Auburns routed Franklin 6 to 0 as Clements dominated on the mound striking out eight and allowing only one hit. Isobe McDonald led Auburn with eight hits, Murphy and Crowley robbed a long drive in left center, and Captain Alexander scored from third with a wild dash as Auburns capitalized on Franklin’s starter’s cross-fire of hits.
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Franklin
Clements
Auburns
South Boston
Murphy
Crowley
Isobe" McDonald
Auburn
Capt. Alexander
Franklins
Websters Top Allston In Rough 7 6 Ball Clash
The Websters beat Allston 7 to 6 in a tense game full of excitement. Grace delivered the winning blow as Webster pitchers held Allston to six safe hits. Faulkner, Flett, Hayes, and Volk contributed infield play and Callahan’s catching was flawless. Umpires were Denton and Monte. manager Wilson scouts for next year with Hobe Ferris as a model. The Websters face Auburn at Magazine ball grounds next.
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Alston
Mike
Grace
Faulkner
Flett
Hayes
Volk
Callahan
Holston
McDougal
McGurk
Aliston
Allstonites
Allston
Allstons
Webster
Mal- Men
Finn
Wilson
Providence
Hobe Ferris
Auburn
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Frank McTighe
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Mary Ring
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Margaret Coakley
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Cambridge C. L. A
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Boston Central Labor Union
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Naval Brigade Band
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Webster Avenue
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Boston College
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Lee
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