Gardner Knocks Out Carter for Middleweight Title
George Gardner of Lowell Massachusetts defeated Kid Carter of Brooklyn New York by knockout in the eighth round at Mechanics Pavilion San Francisco to claim the world middleweight championship. Gardner dominated from the start and improved to 3-0 in the series, with Carter recently having knocked out Joe Walcott. The bout drew fierce exchanges and heavy punishment, ending when Carter was counted out by Referee McDonald after a late knockdown.
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San Francisco
George Gardner
Lowell
Mass
Kid” Carter
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mechanics Pavilion
San Francisco Athletic Club
Gardner
Carter
Lowell Lad
Joe Walcott
Conrtese
McDonald
Gard ner Beats Cote In 15 Round Biddeford Bout
Billy Gard ner of Lowell won on points over Arthur Cote in Biddeford Me after 15 fierce rounds. Cote fought hard and showed heart but Gard ner held edge in technique and power throughout the lengthy battle.
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Biddeford
Billy Gardner
Lowell
Arthur Cote
Cote
Nineteen Boston Priests Ordained at Holy Cross Cathedral
Nineteen young men were ordained to the priesthood at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross with Archbishop Williams presiding. Names include Hugh Blunt, Joseph Burns, John Crane, William Grant, Daniel Heffernan, Peter McCormack, Thomas ONeil, Denis Brown, James Crowley, Edward Kenney, Joseph Lawless, William Lyons, Hugh McDermott, Albert Mullen, Michael OConnor, Leo ONeil, Denis Murphy, and Timothy Sweeney with additional deacons and subdeacons listed from Boston and neighboring dioceses.
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Boston
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
John J. Williams
Daniel Maher
D. D
S. S
St. John’s Seminary
Hugh F. Blunt
Jos. C. Burns
John J. Crane
Wm. H. Grant
Daniel J. Heffernan
Peter J. McCormack
Thos. J. O'Neil
Denis W. Brown
James A. Crowley
Edward Kenney
Jos. P. Lawless
Wm. F. Lyons
Hugh MecDermott
Albert C. Mullen
Michael J
Accidents on the Farm Endanger Hands and Hides
Farm life sees frequent injuries from cuts stings and sprains. Dr Thomas Electric Oil promises instant pain relief and safety when applied, urging households to keep a bottle handy for farm accidents and minor hurts.
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Thomas
Christmas gifts drive urges purchase from home merchants
A local notice encourages readers to buy their Christmas gifts this week from home merchants to support neighborhood businesses and sustain the community economy.
The Making of an American by Jacob Riis reviewed
A glowing portrait of Jacob Riis as a relentless reformer and self made immigrant cuts through Roosevelt praise to chart his rise from poverty to New York City muckraker. Riis’s life stories span Ribe Denmark to Mulberry Street tenements with vivid scenes of hunger struggle and perseverance.
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Jacob A. Riis
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Jacob Riis
Riis
Mr. Riis
Sweden
Outlook
North
Ribe
North Seacoast
Nibs
Copenhagen
Scott
Spuyten Duyvil
Delmonico's
Mulberry René
Five Points
Chatham Square
Barnum
Brooklyn
Elizabeth
Mr. Roosevelt
Jacob A. Bils
Macmillan Company
G. C. Prince & Son
T. H. Lawler
Edward S Ellis and his Red Eagle adventure novel
Edward S Ellis, a leading boys author, is renowned for frontier tales like Deerfoot and Boone. His new book Red Eagle follows a boy's western experiences as a scout teaches forest secrets, leading to the rescue of a captured family in a clean, engaging style.
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Edward S. Ellis
Deerfoot
Northwst
Boone and Kenton
Mr. Ellis
Red Eagle
Edward S. Bilis
Henry T. Coates & Co
Philadelphia
An Estimate of John Swinton Paradoxical Orator and Man
The Hartford Courant recalls John Swinton as a paradox in human form. A clever versatile writer and speaker he mocked authority yet spared kindness in daily life. His speeches celebrated radical causes while his private conduct showed gentleness and restraint.
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John Swinton
Germany
Perfervidum Ingenium Scottorum
Geordie Buchanan
Carlyle
Paris
Hartford Courant
Banjos Guitars and Mandolins For Christmas Deals
Stratton and Handley teachers and dealers offer best assortment of instruments with lowest prices in the 14 Hildreth Building and 45 Merrimack Street.
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Stratton & Handley
Hildreth Building
Merrimack Street
Boston and Lowell Rail Road Annual Meeting Notice
The Annual Meeting of the stock holders of the Boston and Lowell Rail road Corporation will be held at the Passenger Station in Boston on Wednesday January 1 1902 at 10 30 a m for the election of a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business legally coming before the meeting.
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The
Boston and Lowell Railroad Corporation
Boston
Wamesit National Bank
CE. Goulding
Lowell
A. M. Chas. M. Williams
Mass
Prescott National Bank of
Central Street
E. E. Sawyer
Jis
J. F. Sawyer
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C Arter
New York City
Papa
Ring’s
Merrimack ST
the Reliable Piano House
Brien Bros
Jardinieres
O’brien Bros
Central ST
Bigelow
Kennard
Goldsmiths
Awashington Street
Henry B. Cabot
Lowell National Bank
Prescott National Bank of Lowell
C. B. Coburn &Co
Market Street
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