Lowell Beats Portland In Polo Clash At Huntington Hall
Lowell dominates Portland 15 to 8 before 1000+ fans as Fox exits with cramps. Holderness shines at goalie, Parsons centers, Jean at halfback, Pierce and Lewis direct passes while Carmon and Graffam trouble Lowell's defense. Postgame notes praise Lowell as league’s best and note Wiley’s move to an eastern league.
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Pierce McKay
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Portland Campbell
Campbell
Stop—Holderness
Timer—Paradis
Local score recap from games in Lowell and surrounding cities
Lowell defeated Portland 15 to 8 while Lewiston led Brockton 10 to 3. Salem posted a 15 to 4 win over Lawrence in a sequence of brief local baseball scores.
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Brockton
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Keily
Timer Porter
Clinton See Eeeenews
Lawrence Weeeeee Wae
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Portland Ater
Salem Wee Wee
Polo Shots Mourning in Lawrence for Dickie Pierce
Reading notes say Dickie Pierce is mourned in Lawrence. Whipple, attempting a rush for Lawrence, is unpopular with teammates and fans. The piece hints at the dignified stand taken against calling Pierce by a nickname.
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Lawrence
Going to Buy a Piano
M. Steinert and Sons Co advertises fifty years of fair dealing and strong selection of pianos. It highlights Steinway and Son, Hardman, Gabler, Emerson, Standard, Shoninger, Jewett, Woodbury, Singer, plus second-hand instruments and sheet music. Offers cash or easy payment plans.
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M. Steinert & Sons CO
Steinway & Sons
United States
Cremona
Gabler
The Most Reliable Piano House
M Steinert and Sons Co located at 30 Merrimack Street stands as a trusted piano retailer. The firm highlights a broad selection of pianos and keeps a reputation for dependable service and long standing sales.
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M. Steinert & Sons Co
Merrimack ST
BASE BALL POINTERS AND TEAM PLANS FOR NEXT SEASON
Billie Gallagher, formerly a short stop for the Philadelphia National league team, plans to re enter baseball and likely join Manager Lake's Lowell team next season. He will probably play at first base while Barnie Mc Laughlin stays at short stop. Lake is negotiating with a speedy young pitcher from the South, whose name will be announced once the contract is secure. Gramp Morse, Lewiston's crack…
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Billie Gallagher
Lake
Lowell
Barnie McLaughlin
Lowell players find trouble and talent across sports
A veteran pitcher recovers from appendicitis and a dog bite as Lew Cross pursues hunting in winter woods. Portland’s Petey Regan shifts to Lowell, excelling in basketball and joining Burkes’ team. Other players like Hobe Whiting, Cameron, Wiley, Walter Burnham, Lattimer, and Blackman appear in polo, baseball, or teaching roles with various teams and leagues. Representative Mahoney earns praise as an umpire and political speaker.
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Lew Cross
Lowell
Petey Regan
Portland
Baptiste Girard
Nashua
Fast Burkes
Haley and Rice Fight Ends In Draw At Manchester
Patsy Haley of Dover and Austin Rice of New London Conn fought fifteen rounds to a draw at the Queen City A C in Hibernian hall Manchester. Both men were evenly matched with Haley faster and Rice stronger. Preliminaries six rounds each between Starr and Caron and Young Corbett and Young Vandell, all of Manchester, also draws.
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Queen City A. C
Hibernian Hall
Patsy Haley
Dover
Austin Rice
New London
Pleasantly contested duckpin night at City Halls
The Pleasantly contested duckpin tournament saw City Halls edge rivals as the winning team posted a 1277 team score, a rare mark in the tourney. Brown the mascot neared 240, Jack Carpenter failed to reach a single-string record by five pins, and Halstead faced strong competition for the league high.
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Rppos
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Calumet Fame
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City Halls
Recount Shows Minor Shifts in Lawrence Mayor Race
Lawrence December recount finds Mayor Leonard’s lead over Republican Alexander L. Grant trimmed from 192 to 187 votes. Supt Hudson gains five votes for street superintendent with a 445 majority over Paul Hannagan. Council contests in wards 2 and 5 unchanged.
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Lawrence
Leonard
Alexander L. Grant
Hudson
Paul Hannagan
Christmas Present Fever In Fancy Goods Sale
Frescribes at length for those who have taken the Christmas Present fever early but his prescriptions are not drugs. A liberal quantity of Fancy Goods perfumes and candies are sold at very reasonable prices to ease worries before pleasure begins.
Reliable Low Priced Druggists Ad
Successor to C. F. Blanchard announces a drugstore at 418 Midalesex Street offering low prices and reliable pharmaceutical services.
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C. F. Blanchard
Midalesex Street
Collins Buries Hart In City Election Victory
After a likely decisive victory the speaker congratulates Gen. Collins and thanks supporters. Aldermen elected by district include John L. Kelly Edward L. Quigley Martin M. Lomasney Patrick Bowen Michael W. Norris Thomas H. Dowd George H. Tinkham James H. Doyle Charles H. Slattery F W Farwell Geo R Miller Timothy E. McCarthy Wm B Heath.
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Gen. Collins
John L. Kelly
Edward L. Quigley
Martin M. Lomasney
Patrick Bowen
Michael W. Norris
Thomas H. Dowd
George H. Tinkham
James H. Doyle
Charles H. Slattery
F. W. Farwell R
Geo. R. Miller
Timothy E. McCarthy
Wm. B. Heath
Worcester Ward Wins and Council Gains in City Vote
Unofficial returns show Edward F. Fletcher Republican ahead of Mayor Philip J. O Connell Democrat by 393. Democrats win three aldermen to Republicans six, a Democrat gain of one. Common council remains 17 Republicans and seven Democrats. License measure passes 9631 to 203, a big gain for license.
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Worcester
Edward F. Fletcher
Philip J. O'Connell
Hurley Reelected Mayor In Salem By Wide Margin
Salem reports Mayor John F. Hurley won reelection by 3700 votes to 3206 for challenger Roberts Rantoul. Socialist candidate Thomas F. Brennan received 40 votes and Daniel C. Hagerty 16. Hurley also gained aldermanic control and the city approved a three year clerk tenure extension by 1688 to 1100.
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Salem
John F. Hurley
Roberts Rantoul
Municipal Reform Association
Rantoul
Thomas F. Brennan
Laber
Daniel C. Hagerty
Hurley
Malden Votes No In City Elections
In Malden the Republicans swept the city re electing Mayor Charles L. Dean for a fourth term. Republicans carried most city offices while the vote favored against license. A three year term for a city clerk was approved.
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Malden
Charles L. Dean
License Vote Totals From Local Election
The record shows results for a license vote with Charles R. Elder and O. C. Hulsman listed among participants. Yes and no tallies indicate overall approval and opposition levels, with last year’s figures provided for comparison.
Glines Re elected Mayor by Large Victory in Somerville
Edward A. Glines a Republican won re election as Somerville mayor by about three to one over Democrat James W. Kenney. Republicans swept most city offices, with licenses rejected by a sizable margin. clerk tenure extension act also failed.
Feeney Wins Woburn by Narrow Margin in City Vote
In Woburn on December 10, Democrat John P. Feeney defeated William E. Blodgett by 278 votes, as the city approves licensing by a close 29 vote margin. The city council shifts to nine Democrats and six Republicans. License results show 1326 yes and 1297 no, versus last year’s 1130 yes and 1481 no.
Voters Fall Short In Medford Election Without Mayor
In Medford on December 10 the poor turnout left the city without electing a mayor. The government is predominantly Republican. License vote: Yes 558, No 1240. Last year: Yes 718, No 1763. The measures to extend city clerk tenure to three years and to make an eight hour workday for city employees were both adopted.
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Medford
Newburyport votes against license after 20 years
Newburyport voters rejected licenses by 1490 to 1133 in a decisive 20 year first, electing Moses Brown as mayor by 172 over James F. Carens. C W Johnson Social Democrat received 109 votes. Aldermen and council members remained non partisan. The three year city clerk election proposal passed.
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Newburyport
Moses Brown
James F. Carens
C. W. Johnson
Board of Aldermen and Council
Beverly Votes Quietly in City Election
Beverly December 10 The city election was quiet. License vote Yes 485 No 1188 compared with last year Yes 529 No 1487. Mayor Samuel Cole Ind 1468 Francis P Grant Dem Soc 229.
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Beverly
Samuel Cole
Ind
Francis P. Grant
Dem
Republican sweep ushers in Everett mayor and council
In Everett on December 10 the city election produced a Republican landslide with Charles Bruce winning the mayoralty by 1029 votes over Citizens' candidate William J. Brickley. Every council member for the next year is Republican, including Arthur E. Jordan from ward 5. License vote totals were Yes 849 No 2089, compared with last year Yes 607 No 1559.
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Everett
Charles Bruce
William J. Brickley
Citizens
Arthur E. Jordan
Melrose Debates End Without Larrabee Presence
In Melrose on December 10 there was no appearance by John Larrabee the Republican candidate, leaving voters with no campaign event or public statement. Details of the day’s events were sparse as the absence drew commentary from local residents and reports noted the lack of an op position or formal rally.
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Melrose
John Larrabee
City selects mayor as Republicans gain 19 2 in new board
The board will include 19 Republicans and two Democrats with three hold-overs. The city again voted against licenses by 292 yes and 1326 no, compared with 362 yes and 1581 no last year. The term of the city clerk was extended to three years.
Loomis Wins Chicopee Mayor Seat in Plurality Battle
Chicopee voters re-elected Mayor James H. Loomis by 427 over Daniel L. Shea and ex Mayor Dennis Murphy. Aldermen-at-large: three Republicans, one regular Democrat, one Independent Democrat. Ward results: two Democrats, five Republicans, Republicans hold a three vote board majority. License vote 1823 yes 780 no. City clerk three-year term approved.
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Chicopee
James H. Loomis
Daniel L. Shea
Dennis Murphy
Ind
Shea
Murphy
Board of Aldermen
Holyoke reelects Mayor Chapin in tight municipal vote
Holyoke voters reelect Mayor A L B Chapin as 1059 plurality over William Hamilton. Republicans lose six of seven ward aldermen and elect four of seven aldermen at large, Democrats 13 to 8. License vote Yes 3118 No 2044. City clerk term length set at three years.
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Holyoke
A. LB. Chapin
William Hamilton
Weeks Wins Re election as Newton Mayor in Tight Race
John W. Weeks a Republican was reelected mayor of Newton by about 500 votes over Democrat William H. Baker with independent Henry Bailey far behind. License vote stood at 1200 yes and 2889 no, compared with last year’s 962 yes and 2055 no.
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Newton
John W. Weeks
William H. Baker
Henry Bailey
Chelsea Elects Republican Mayor in Tight License Vote
Chelsea voters approved the license measure by 17 votes for the first time in 11 years. Re. E. Williard, Republican, won the mayoralty by 2955 to Cramp Dist Democratic Socialist. Five aldermen at large are Republicans and the city adopted the city clerk act. License vote totals were Yes 2309, No 2292 versus last year Yes 2203, No 2543.
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Chelsea
RE. E. Williard
John Cramp
Democratic Social
Republicans win Lynn mayor and council in decisive vote
Lynn voters reelect Mayor William Shepherd for a fourth term with 4865 votes against Democrat W. P. Connery who received 3891 and minor candidates. License support tallies 5121 yes to 3448 no. Council will be 22 Republicans and 3 Democrats.
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Lynn
William Shepherd
W. P. Connery
Edwin L. Nichols
A. D. Johnson
Social Labor
Cambridge Election Sees McNamee Elected Mayor
Complete returns from Cambridge show John H. H. McNamee a Democrat won the mayoralty over Avid Tr. Dickinson by a 195 vote margin.
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John H. H. McNamee
Avid Tr. Dickinson
Fire Rips Wayne Town Destroying Ten Buildings
Wayne West Virginia December 10 fire swept through the county seat nearly destroying the town. The blaze broke out just after midnight and burned until daylight, consuming ten buildings and causing extensive losses.
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Wayne
W. Va
Wayne County
Two Fitzgerald Brothers Found Dead in Boston Tenement
Maurice Fitzgerald once a priest excommunicated by the archbishop and his brother Edward Fitzgerald were found dead in bed at 37 Kneeland Street. Authorities pursue autopsy as police seek whether death was murder or suicide. The brothers, aged 50 and 45, had long battled the archbishop over defamation damages and priestly vows violations. They had lived together for 15 years in poverty while pursuing new trials.
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Boston
Maurice Fitzgerald
Edward Pitzgerald
Kneeland Street
Maurice
Edward
Fitzgeralds
Britain Calls Reservists for South Africa Service
London reports that additional drafts for the militia yeomanry and regulars are being prepared for transport to South Africa. The government plans to call out all reservists who have not yet completed twelve years of service. Australia weighs sending further contingents to South Africa.
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South Africa
Australia
Redmond Sends Congratulatory Message From New York
Boston Dec 10 Hon John B Redmond M P chairman of the delegation from Ireland sailed for home today and wired Gen Collins a message of congratulations from Hoffman House reading Heartiest congratulations on your election which will be read of with enthusiasm in Ireland Signed Redmond
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Boston
John B. Redmond
Ireland
New York
Collins
Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise to cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. The ad specifies a price of 25 cents and highlights fast relief through a common remedy.
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