Corn Huskers Win Great Polo Battle at Lowell
Clinton's lights blaze as the Corn Huskers overturn Lowell with a fast, hard polo match. Clinton led early in the third but Lowell fought back, Cashman making 87 stops while Mercer Campbell and Lewis starred for Clinton and Lowell respectively. Final score Clinton 8 Lowell 6 with a 1000 attendance.
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Cameron
Lowell
Corn Huskers
Lowell Boys
Cashman
Tibbitts
Jean
Lewis
Campbell
Hart
Theh Lewis
Farrell
Mercer
Mike Cashman
Gardner
Holderness
Mercer Hart
R Campbell
Ce Farrell Holderness
Gardner Tibbitts
Wendy
M.S. Lowell
Clinton, Campbell
Lowell, Lewis
Mercer Clinton
Campbell Lowell
Campbell Clinton
Lowell G
Foul—Farrell
Tommy Connolly
Timor—R. Co. Paradis
Jack Desmond A Physical Wonder In Youthful Strength
Desmond, a 14 year old 96 pound boy, grew up frail but through systematic training by his blacksmith father has become a notable display of endurance. He can lift 40 pounds with neck held, perform abdominal lifts, and operate four punching bags at once, earning claims as possibly the strongest boy of his size in the city or state.
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Jack Desmond
Desmond
Nev‘r
Ercises
P. A. C.-Burke
Local shop touts toilet articles and cigars in stock
The advertisement proclaims an excellent stock of toilet articles manicure and brush sets atomizers perfumes shaving sets toilet cases and more. It lists cigars by brand and boxes of candies and asserts fair treatment to gain trade.
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Quincys
Blackstone
Russel's
Foss Huyler's
Lowney’s
Falls and Burkinshaw Reliable Low Price Dee Budcessors
Falls and Burkinshaw offer low price Dee Budcessors at 4.8 Middlesex, corner Thorndike Street near Norther Station. Open 6a. mw.
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Middlesex, Cor
Thorndike Street
Norther Station
Providence polo team edges Chelsea in close 6 5 clash
In Chelsea on December 16 the newly organized Providence polo squad defeated Chelsea 6 to 5 in a listless match. Cotter, Chelsea’s manager and veteran, played early, Cana van starred with brilliancy, and Mallory delivered a stellar performance in goal as the final score stood at 6 to 5.
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Chelsea
Providence Polo
Chelsea Tonight
Cotter
Canavan
Mallory
Lawrence rink clash and player transfers spark talk
The Lawrence Telegram reports Portland plays Lowell tomorrow while Jason and Wiley depart for the West. Lations declines Elwood offers as Bone and Cana van are also pursued. Accusations color referee Tom Connolly as a Brockton veteran faces bias claims. Writers discuss the American league’s survival amid Westward hopes and possible transfers.
Bleachery Club Dances at Prescott Hall With One Hundred Couples
The Bleachery club hosted a pleasant dancing party at Prescott hall last evening for about 100 couples. Hibbard's orchestra provided excellent music and the event ran smoothly under a large team of organizers led by General manager James T. Powers and assistant manager John F. Day.
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Bleachery Club
Upper Gorham Street
Prescott Hall
Hibbard
James T. Powers
John F. Day
John Rourke
BE. M. Stackpole
Aids
James F. Fall
Martin Hoar
Peter O'Hare
Frank Day
John Murphy
Hugh Gildee
di Hare
Jas. Donlon
Jas. Day
Francis Fagan
Fifth Victory For Lowell Boys Club In Tight Match
The Lowell Boys Club first team defeated Belvideres at the Lowell Boys Club hall, recording their fifth consecutive win and maintaining first place in the amateur league. Fawcett led with four baskets while McCarty starred for the losers. Attendance was about 300 with referee Cox.
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Lowell Boys’ Club
Lowell Boy's Club
Belvideres
Fawcett
L. B
McCarty
Lb.c
R. F
R. F. Seede
McCabe
McFadden
Carney
C. Ec
Dougan
Dyer
J. G
g.Farrington
Mason
L. F. McCarty
Cox
Southern baseball peace pact ends league split in South
Birmingham December 16 peace agreement adopted at Southern association meeting. The plan seeks to create a single league in the South for next season, aligning clubs after Memphis talks.
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Birmingham
Ala
Southern Association of Baseball Clubs
Memphis
Lawrence Polo Team Signs Three Veterans
Lawrence on December 16 reports the polo team is being reorganized with Lations Devlin and Bartlett already signed. Curtis and Warner are expected to be secured for the rushing line, strengthening the squad.
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Lawrence
Lations
Devlin
Bartlett
Curtis
Warner
President's Dinner Hosts Diplomatic Corps Reception
Washington on December 16 reports the President hosted dinner with Secretary Moody and prominent lawmakers. Generals and ambassadors attended, including Sir Michael Herbert and Lady Herbert, for the first diplomatic corps reception since arrival. Two corps members were absent.
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Washington
Moody
Allison
Hale
Gallinger
Perkins
Hanna
Henderson
Grosvenor
Dalzell
Cannon
Ross
Dayton
Grenville M. Dodge
Michael Herbert
Herbert
Diplomatic Corps
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs
Advertisement copy promises a single day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Slogan notes druggists refund money if the remedy fails and credits E. W. Grove as signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Manchester and Nashua meet in high school clash tonight
Reports say Manchester men travel to Nashua for a warm battle as Marlboro seeks a defeating team. Porter is out with two broken ribs and Jeffries possible pickup for Clinton. Pocahontas and P A C Burkes draw intense fan scenes with a lively playoff atmosphere.
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Lowell High School
Nashta
Harvard Yale discuss eligibility rules in New Haven
In New Haven on December 16 representatives from Harvard and Yale athletic committees debated eligibility rules at length. No agreement was reached. Harvard offered no public statement while Yale chair Walter Camp called the conference amicable and adjourned with progress but no consensus. A further session is planned after Christmas holidays, likely in Cambridge.
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New Haven
Conn
Harvard
Yale
Walter Camp
Gardner Gives Up In Ten Rounds With Blackburn
Terre Haute Ind Dec 16 The scheduled fifteen round bout between Eddy Gardner brother of Oscar Gardner and Kid Blackburn Indianapolis ended in the tenth when Gardner quit saying he was not in condition to continue Blackburn had trained hard for the match Also listed are a few items from John street including framed pictures and a framed assortment of goods.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Eddy Gardner
Oscar Gardner
Minneapolis
Kid” Blackburn
Indianapolis
Gardner
Blackburn
New Ping Pong Game Promoted for All Games
An advertisement highlights a new Ping Pong game priced from two cents to five dollars and invites customers to request a demonstration or view of the item.
State Civil Service Report Highlights Examinations Rise
The State Civil Service commission reports rising examinations in the year ending October with more applicants relying on open competitive tests. Of 3418 examined, 2665 were men and 753 women. 2270 passed and 460 men plus 95 women were certified and appointed. Rules now cover several cities with broader applicability by council votes.
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State Civil Service Commission
Seattle
Civil Service
Worcester
Cambridge
New Bedford
Everett
Publc
Inc
Freight Rate Inquiry Opens With Rail Profit Claim
The Interstate Commerce Commission began hearings into proposed freight rate increases for grain products from the Mississippi and Chicago regions to New York and eastern points. Testimony claimed a single line would gain 4,600,000 in revenue from the raise, while costs allegedly justify higher rates. Railroads were asked to file written statements by January 10 detailing their justification. Present were traffic and freight managers from Michigan Central Lake Shore Erie Pennsylvania and other carriers including New York Central Lackawanna Lehigh Valley Chesapeake Ohio and Southern Railway.
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Washington
Mississippi River
Chicago
New York
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Michigan Central
Lake Shore
Erie
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
New York Central
Lackawanna
Lehigh Valley
Chesapeake & Ohio and Southern Railway
Navy chiefs to serve out remainder of terms
Secretary Moody announced he would request Rear Admirals Melville and Kenny to serve the remainder of their terms as bureau chiefs. Melville’s commission as chief of steam engineering expires August 8, 1908, Kenny’s May 4, 1909. Both officers have exceptional efficiency.
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Washington
Moody
Melville
Kenny
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Navy
Admiral Melville
Admiral Kenny
Bold Thief Steals From Attleboro Jewelry Vault
A bold thief entered the vault at McRae & Keeler jewelry shop in Attleboro and stole fine and platinum gold valued at more than $200. Witnesses saw nothing except his shadow as he departed.
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Attleboro
McRae & Keeler
Tobin Convicted in Glen Cove Murder Case
Thomas Tobin was found guilty of murdering James Croft of Glen Cove, whose decapitated body was discovered about two months ago in the Empire Masonic hall in New York.
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New York
Thomas Tobin
Eg James BR. Croft
Glen Cove
L. L
Empire Masonic Hall
Mines Flooded in Tamaqua Area After Heavy Snowstorm
Tamaqua Pa December 16 nearly all mines in the district are flooded due to a heavy storm. The disruption is expected to halt shipments in the region from now until the fleet of the new year.
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Tamaqua
Chilean cabinet resigns after ten days in power
Santiago De Chile reports the Chilean cabinet has resigned after holding office for ten days, confirming a rapid political upheaval in December.
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Santiago de Chile
Dage Ln
Plague Cases Reported Aboard Prince Line Ship
Three bubonic plague cases are under treatment at Sanborn Island hospital while under quarantine. The patients include the first and second cooks and the first steward of the Prince liner Saxon Prince, which arrived from Durban yesterday. One patient is convalescing. doctors say there is no danger of wider spread.
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New York
Sanborn Island
Prince Line
Durban
South Africa
Dewey Plans Holiday Tour of West Indies
San Juan Porto Rico December 16 Admiral Dewey will tour the northern West Indies during the holidays. The fleet practiced in squadron formation this morning, and Dewey praised the officers for their handling. No orders have changed plans for ships to visit Trinidad and Curacao, though a cruise near Venezuela seems possible if the administration prefers.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Admiral Dewey
West Indies
Trinidad
Curacao
Venezuela
Griscom Confirmed as Minister to Japan
Washington reports the Senate confirmed Lloyd G. Griscom as minister to Japan. The decision solidifies U S diplomatic leadership for Tokyo with Griscom set to take up duties pending formal dispatch. His nomination appears amid ongoing East Asia policy discussions and reshaping of postwar relations.
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Japan
Washington
The
Senate Today
Lloyd G. Griscom
Sonnet From The Hebrew The Incarnation
Poem praising Mary as a divine mother figure with spiritual yearning and reverence. The piece invokes prophetic and savior imagery, claiming a universal need for motherhood and sacred guidance wrapped in poetic reverie. Josephine Dodge Daskam in the December Atlantica.
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Josephine Dodge Daskam
Atlantica
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