Providence edges Chelsea in first overtime win
Providence beat Chelsea 6 to 4 in overtime at Infantry Hall as Cunningham and Curtis were briefly injured. The game featured Wootke's defense, Mallory's goalkeeping, and Curtis scoring the deciding goal after a cut over the eye.
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Providence
R. L
Chelsea
Infantry Hall
Cunningham
Curtis
Faust
Wootke
Mallory
Chelsea Curtis
R Whipple
R Wodtke Wiley
C Miller Devlin
Doherty Mallory
Heffernan
M.S. Chelsea
Miller
Wodtke
Cunningh
Whipple
Co Ee
Uae
Soo
Rink Playouts Stir Western League Title Hopes
Providence and Lowell clash as election results surface at the game. Bone of Lawrence shows pace despite two week slowdown. Clinton hosts Lowell Friday with Tibbitts in goal as standings shift with Lowell and Clinton contending for first place amid current league results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Lowell
Worcester
Lowell Favored to Win Pennant Over Clinton in Local League
In recent weeks Lowell firmed as the stronger team and defeated Clinton 10 to 3 last Tuesday. With Mullen leaving for the Western association and Fox limited by injury, Lowell still grew stronger after Tibbitts joined Saturday night. Chelsea under Tom Cotter surged with a string of early-season victories over Clinton Lowell Worcester and Lawrence, boosting local interest and securing financial stability for Cotter’s club.
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Lowell
Clinton
Mullen
Fox
Graffam
Portland
Tibbitts
Tom Cotter
Chelsea
Cotter
Worcester
Lawrence
Worcester Telegram
Third Victory for Boys Club Over Hustlers in Tight Match
The Boys' Club first basketball team defeated the Lively Hustlers before about 200 fans at the club hall, securing a third straight win and moving atop the Junior league. Lineup included Mason, Burgoyne, Sayers, Carney, McCabe, McCarthy, and Shannahan. referee J Owens. Hustlers led 9-2 at halftime, but the Boys' Club overturned the score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hustlers
Mason Ry
Curry Dyer
Burgoyne Sayers
Carney
Rufus McCabe
McCarthy Kearney
Shannahan II
McCann
J. Owens
Boys’ Club
Wabash shopmen end strike with wage raise deal
Springfield reports 1000 Wabash shopmen who began a strike on October 2 will return to work tomorrow. Workers at Springfield Moberly Fort Wayne Ashley Penu Tilton Chicago Decatur East St. Louis and Stansberry have accepted President Ramsey's offer for a wage increase.
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Springfield
Moberly
Fort Wayne
Ashley
Penu
Tilton
Chicago
Decatur
East St. Louis
Stansberry
Ramsey
Suppression of vice treaty sent to Senate by President
The President transmitted to the Senate a general international agreement in the form of a treaty for suppressing the traffic in girls for illegitimate purposes. He also withdrew the Dominican reciprocity treaty at the request of Dominican authorities.
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Washington
Senate
Local boxing card roundups and matchups listed
Two days of bouts unfold across cities with fighters Tuesday through Friday. Matches include Tuesday in Jackson Michigan with Feltz Goodman Dwyer Butler Mack Connelley Bou tilier Olson and McClelland. Wednesday features Haugh Hanlon in San Francisco. Thursday in London has Sullivan Chester Armstrong and Martin. Friday in Ox A C Chicago Baltimore cards feature Walcott Sieger Hurley Conroy Hanlon Baldwin Morris Gardner Stift Cole Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Feltz
Kid Goodman
Jack Dwyer
John E. Butler
Danny Mack
Jack Troy
Jimmie Connelley
Jack Boutilier
Criterion A. C
Ole Olson
Jack McClelland
Jackson
Mich
Maxey Haugh
Eddie Hanlon
San Francisco
Spike Sullivan
Bill Chester
London
Bob Armstrong
Ed Martin
Philadelphia
Relfield Walcott
Charley Sieger
James Hurley
Mike Conroy
No Change in Mr. Knowlton's Illness Indefinite Status
New Bedford reports no new developments in the illness of former Attorney General Hosea M. Knowlton who lies ill at his Marion summer home and is described as comfortable. Boston notes his condition may affect a governor appointed committee's work on revising corporation laws, with the panel possibly backing a less stringent act than the 1870 statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Knowlton
Marion
Boston
Hosea M. Knowlton
Crane
Mr. Knowlton
Charles G. Wash
Halifax burial planned for Minnie Crook victim of railway crash
The remains of Minnie Crook, the sole female casualty of Saturday's railway accident, were transported from Truro by her brothers and brought to Halifax for interment after visiting her dying mother and returning to her duties at the Institution for the Old and Feeble in Waverly, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Minnie Crook
Waverly
Mass
Institution
Truro
A Wise Decision Shows Death of Contoocook River Skeleton
Coroner Jas Hunt of Nashua went to Antrim for a final hearing on the Contoocook River skeleton found weeks ago. The verdict: the deceased was a boy about 15 years old and the cause of death remains unknown.
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Nashua
N. H
Jas, Hunt
Antrim
Contoocook River
Tobin Not Insane, Panel Finds In Murder Case
New York December 8 a committee of physicians reported to the court that Thomas Tobin the alleged murderer of Captain James B Craft was not insane.
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New York
Thomas Tobin
James B. Craft
Tobin
Pacific cable opens with Canadian Pacific lines in service
Montreal reports the Pacific cable in connection with the Canadian Pacific telegraph system began operations today. The new line links major routes and expands cross country communication.
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Montreal
Dee
Rough House Bleachers Fall in Hudson Manchester Game
In Hudson on December 8 a basketball game at the Opera house between Hudson and Manchester sparked chaos when bleachers collapsed tumbling about 50 spectators. After no serious injuries, play resumed and Hudson won 36 to 13. Key players included Haggerty Ellsworth Kennedy for Hudson and Whiting O Neil for Manchester. An ensuing steam pipe burst added to the disruption before the game finished. Attendance was listed at 600.
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Hudson
Rough House
Manchester
Opera House
Bill Kelliher
Lowell
Leighton
Haggerty
Ellsworth
Kennedy
Whiting
O'Neil
O'Neil Ferrie
Kelliher Kennedy
Wane Ellsworth
Doyle Haggerty
Ferrie
Kane
Doyle
Kelliher
J. FF. Tierney
John Smith
John Reagan
Keegan Loses Partner Fenn In Madison Square Race
New York natives Keegan and Fenn part, as Gougoltz retires after partner injury. Petersen and Headspeth collide causing Headspeth broken collar bone, while Keegan teams with Peterson and forfeits a lap to fall one behind leaders at midnight in the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Gougoltz
Kaser
Petersen
Headspeth
W. S. Fenn
Connecticut
Patsey
Keegan
Lowell
Peterson
Martins Ordered to Show Cause in Springfield Basketball Case
Springfield December 8 papers served on Henry Martins compelling him to appear in Worcester Thursday morning to explain why he should not be restrained from playing with the Springfield basketball team. Maynard claims Martins was under contract to play in Maynard during 1902 1903 season. M F Hickey manager of the Springfield team seeks top counsel to fight the case to a finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Henry Martins
Worcester
Martins
Maynard
M. F. Hickey
Lowell
Worcester Basketball Tangles Over Contracts and Blacklisting
The Worcester Telegram notes disputes over Henry Martens and a request by George D. Morse regarding Worcester basketball. Manager Hickey says no notice served on Martens yet, with a Dec. 11 date looming. Central league magnates blacklist Albert Allard of Lowell and rework schedules while J. E. Duggan gains Chicopee franchise.
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Henry Martens
George D. Morse
Worcester
Hickey
Springfield
Martens
Worcester Telegram
Central Basketball League
Allard
P. A.C
J. E. Duggan
Chicopee
Albert Allard
Lowell
Massachusetts Central Basketball League
Westfield
Pawtucketville Athletic Club
Maelind
Central League
Coal famine continues threaten school closures
It is generally believed that some schools will be obliged to close unless relief arrives within a few days. The headline signals a regional crisis as communities await government or private aid to avert interrupted classes and further hardship.
Reed's Body At Simple Funeral In Portland
Portland Maine December 8 In the Unitarian church parish house lies the body of Hon Thomas Brackett Reed for 22 years a Maine representative and six years Speaker of the National House of Representatives A large gathering of statesmen business leaders from New York governors from New England and prominent Maine citizens will attend services tomorrow at 2 o clock A brief Bible reading fervent prayer and a short eulogy will precede the burial at Evergreen cemetery Reed's body arrived from Washington after a 20 hour journey accompanied by his widow daughter Col Augustus G Payne and others The body rests in a plain black casket and the inscription notes Mrs Reed's permission for a state flight tomorrow The public will be admitted to the church between 11 and 1 with tickets required Afterwards the edifice will be closed The pallbearers are Cumberland bar and club members including Jos W Eymonds John C Small George M Leidere Clarence Hale William M Bradley George F B Bird Robinson Williams and William RR Wood Bells toll and city business stops during the funeral.
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Portland
Unitarian Church
Thomas Brackett Reed
Maine
Washington
National
House of Representatives
New York
New England
Pine ‘Tree
John Carroll Perkins
Evergreen Cemetery
Reed
Col
Augustus G. Payne
O. D. Barrows
Miss Barrows
Amos S. Allen
Mitchell
York County
Robinson Williams
William RR. Wood
Basketball notes from Nashua and Manchester matchups
In Friday schedules the Burkes travel to Nashua while Hudson faces PL A.C. at Associate hall tonight. South Framingham plays Manchester, Marlboro aims to extend their title run, and Charley Conner of Lowell referees eyes trips to New Jersey as Marlboro and Manchester hinge on officiating decisions.
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Hudson
PL A.C
Associate Hall
South Framingham
Manchester
Charley Conner
Lowell
Sawyers
New Jersey
Marlboro
Manchester Faces Coal Shortage Fears
Manchester New Hampshire December 8 The city has only one coal dealer supplying limited quantities to regular customers. No material suffering yet, but the cold spell could drive severe hardship for the poor with weeks of no relief likely. Coal costs over twelve dollars per ton in New York deliveries, while prevailing prices stand at ten dollars.
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Manchester
N. H
New York
Record Cold Snap Bites Lawrence With 10 Below Zero
Lawrence reports a severe cold spell beginning last Thursday with midnight temperatures at 10 degrees below zero marking the coldest early December on record. Intense suffering is noted across classes due to fuel scarcity as residents struggle to stay warm. In Fall River the coal shortage deepens as residents visit coal offices seeking orders, many turned away amid ongoing cold.
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Lawrence
Fall River
First Bor Harbor 80-feter launched in Bristol
Bristol R T Dec 8 The first of a fleet of Bor Harbor 80-feters was launched and tested by Bristol boat shops for New York yachtemen who will draw by lot in spring. Trial under northwest breeze showed fast progress with mainsail forestay and jib set. A report says the cup defender model now under construction here may be scaled for these boats.
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Bristol, R. T
Bor Harbor
New York Yachtemen
Britisher Wins Final in Tuxedo Tennis Series
The final in the court tennis series at Tuxedo Park N Y featured Boston amateur champion Joshua Crane Jr and Cecil Fairs known as Punch of London. Punch defeated Crane with a handicap of 15 and a bisque by scores 4 6, 6 2, 10 8, 6 1 in a hotly contested match.
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Tuxedo Park
N. Y
Joshua Crane, Jr
Boston
United States
Cecil Fairs
Punch
Princess Club of
London
England
Tuxedo Tennis and Racquet Club
Crane
Pacer Dan Patch Sold For Record Price
Minneapolis December 8 1901 M W Savage of this city bought Dan Patch the famous unbeaten pacer from FE Sturgis of New York for 50000 McHenry who drove the horse and scored 159 14 with him signed a contract to handle the horse for the 1902 1903 racing seasons The racer is to be brought here The price is said to be the highest ever paid for a pacer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
M. W. Savage
Dan Patch
M. FE. Sturgis
New York
M. BE. McHenry
Mr. Savage
Fire destroys canal street five story building in Chicago
Fire at 62 to 66 Canal Street and adjoining four story structure caused panic among about one hundred employees. Dense smoke hampered searches for victims. Loss exceeds 100000 dollars. Marshall and Huschart Machinery occupied most of the building. Flames began on the third floor where gasoline stoves were made.
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Chicago
Canal Street
Marshall and Huschart Machinery Company
Ultimatum Tension as Venezuela Faces Foreign Demands
Venezuelan crisis deepens after Britain Germany press demands on debt payments face off with government. Diplomats depart Caracas aboard British and German ships amid unclear threats. President Castro defends policy, asserts no new debt and honors all payments while avoiding humiliations. Panther and Indefatigable movements signal heightened alert.
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Joan
Haggard
Grant Duff
Legation
Godfrey
Caracas
la Guira
Heggerd
Retribution
Castro
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
Lfe
Panther
la Guaira
Indefatigable
Trinidad
la Guatra
Vineta
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The city endured a sharp cold snap with temperatures ranging from 12 below in Pawtucketville to 7 below at Carter and Sherburne’s drug store in Mortman. Residents bundled up as the thermometer plunged overnight.
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Mercury
Pawtucketville
Carter & Sherburne
Cara
Mortman Aa
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