Bewitched Salem tops Lawrence in overtime showdown
In aример overtime thriller at North Street rink Salem edged Lawrence 8 to 7. Murphy starred for Salem with 13 rushes while Whipple added 3. Hefernan and Tibbitts combined for 72 stops. Attendance was 800 as Clinton, Lowell, Portland and Worcester polo games were listed for tonight.
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Salem
Lawrence
North Street
Murphy
Clinton
Lowell
Portland
Lewiston
Worcester
Polo Shots and Local Polo to Basketball Shift in Clinton
Clinton leads the league and faces Worcester in Huntington Hall tonight as polo fans rally amid high hopes and hefty hall rental notes. Reports highlight Devlin of Lawrence as a top all around player, Kittredge and Clinton morale, and transfers that fuel local rivalries with Lowell and Clinton.
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Clinton
Huntington Hall
Devlin
Lawrence
Mercantile League Bowl Game Result Reported
Last night in the Mercantile Bowl ing league the scoreboard recorded a decisive outcome with teams competing for early season standings. Officials noted strong performances from key players and the crowd enjoyed a fast paced clash.
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Mercantile
Beville Granted Release From Lowell Team
Beville, who played with Lowell last season, has been released by manager Lake. He was told his services are not needed this summer and is free to sign with any team, likely in the East. He remains in Lowell. Ganley released by Columbus club after playing for Marion Toledo and Columbus last season. He is in Columbus and plans to stay until the ball season opens.
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Jack Wiley
Lawrence
Portland
Buffalo
Wiley
Clinton
Worcester Telegram
William A. Pars
Lowell
Ben Beville
Lake
Beville
Bob Ganley
Columbus
Ohio
Ganley
Marion
Toledo
Mits
Keller
Den
Football game set for Saturday at Wigginville grounds
A football match is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at the U. S. Buntings grounds in Wigginville between the Blues and Whites and the Blacks and Whites.
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U. S. Buntings Grounds
Wigginville
Jeffries Sued Over Training Fees for Corbett Bout
Tommy Ryan former prize fighter now Kansas City business owner sues James J. Jeffries for 1000 dollars claiming due for training the world champion for the May 1899 Corbett fight at Coney Island. Ryan says he rendered service worth 2500, Jeffries paid 1500 in installments and 100 remains. Jeffries was served during a Turkish bath and paid no heed. Jeffries gave an exhibition last night.
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Kansas City
Tommy Ryan
James J. Jeffries
James J. Corbett
Coney Island
Jeffries
Ryan
Twin Sullivan Triumphs Over Payne In Alameda Bout
Easy victory by Sullivan of Boston over Billy Payne of Philadelphia in Bath Maine. The match, set for fifteen rounds, ended in the middle of the fifth when Payne's seconds threw up the sponge.
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Bath, Me
Sullivan
Boston
Billy Payne
Philadelphia
the Alameda
Payne
Mysterious diamond chain robbery disrupts New York shipment
In Washington D C local jewelers Adams De Press Co or Shaw & Berry face a $3500 loss after a package containing 200 gems and a platinum lorgnette chain 54 inches long shipped to Jos Frankel & Sons, New York, was found missing upon arrival. The seal appeared intact and detectives investigate.
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Washington
Adams Depress Co
Shaw & Berry
New York
Jos
King Edward to Open Parliament in Person
London announces that King Edward has definitively decided to personally open the Parliament, signaling a ceremonial gesture of royal involvement in the proceeding.
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London
Edward
Bucky Lew stars as Lowell beats Manchester in tight league clash
Lowell Y M C A defeats Manchester 18 to 11 in a hard fought league game at the local gym. Lew Patrick Field led Lowell scorers while Aldingtar carried Manchester’s attack. Intermediates beat Nashua 23 to 10 as Seede Bixby and Johnston shine.
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Lowell Y. M. C. A
Manchester Quintette
Nashua
Lowell
Johnston
MacDonald
Bixby
Seede
McCarty
Manseant Seede
Haynes Bixby
Bull MacDonald
Hopkins Johnston
Garland
Haynes
Bull
Hopkins
Manseant
Dillon
Spurious Masonic Lodges Alert in New York
Albany dispatch reports Grand Master Charles W. Mead warns against clandestine lodges within New York jurisdiction. He orders strict visitor scrutiny, verification of lodge regularity, and admission only with authoritative proof or rigid examination.
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Albany
N. Y
Chas. W. Mead
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
State of
New York
Brethren
Missing aide to charity commissioner vanishes in New York
Charles A. Alden private secretary to Commissioner John W. Keller and acting treasurer of the department plus trustee of the court fund of the outdoor poor department has been missing from New York since Saturday noon. The report states Alden disappeared from the city and authorities are investigating.
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New York
Charles A. Alden
John W. Keller
Department of Charities
Court Fund
Outdoor Poor Department
Holiday Clearance Sale of Manicure Sets and Gifts
A holiday closeout listing deep discounts on manicure sets smoking sets military brushes toilet sets cuff boxes and shaving sets. Items feature ebony wood leather cases satin linings and loaded sale prices with some items below two dollars and others near seven dollars. Limited quantities advertised with a seasonal clearance tone.
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Cts
Carleton and Hovey Address at Merrimack Street Corner
Carleton and Hovey located at 235 Merrimack Street, corner of Shattuck, a noted address for local business activity. The listing identifies the storefront as a point of contact in downtown trades and possible commercial premises.
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Carleton & Hovey
Merrimack St
Cor
Union leader predicts lasting harm from transport shortages
Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers warns that transportation deficiencies injure coal mining nationwide. He cites fuel scarcity in cities, expect reduced future demand as people burn less. National convention here in January will reelect President Mitchell, Vice President Lewis, and Wilson. no opposing candidates.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Mitchell
Lewis
Zionist Congress Opens in Basle With Herzl Presiding
Dr Theodore Herzl of Vienna opens the Zionist congress in Basle Switzerland with over 1000 delegates from major countries except Australia present He cites a May meeting with the Sultan who expressed sympathy and friendship toward the Zionist movement He backs a national colonization program over charitable schemes hoping for success in Palestine
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Basle
Switzerland
Theodore Herzl
Vienna
Zionist Movement
Palestine
Australia
Herzl
Herz
Ths
Boston Teamsters Deadlock on Wage Scale Tests Arbitration
The Boston Teamsters union representing over 4500 men and the master teamsters debated a wage scale before the State board of arbitration with no progress. If no action favorable to the union is taken before January 1, Boston business men fear a freight traffic tieup in the city.
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Boston
Teamsters’ Union
Master Teamsters
State Board of Arbitration
Belmont and Croker feud over seventh district nomination
In New York the Seventh District Democrats clash over the vacancy caused by Nicholas Muller. Asa Bird Gardner for O Grady protests Belmont and Bennett nominating conventions as technically questionable. Richard Croker and Perry Belmont quarrel, Belmont threatens libel suit. Greater New York Democracy nominates Belmont for the seat.
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New York
Congress
Nicholas Muller
Friends
Joseph O'Grady
Asa Bird Gardner
Perry Belmont
John E. Bennett
Richard Croker
Tammany
Greater
Strike Ends in Lynn as Express Men Win $52 for 10 Hour Day
The Lynn strike at American Express ended with the company agreeing to a $52 monthly wage for a 10 hour day, officially signed and guaranteed by an arbitration board. Union President Mackin hailed the victory and outlined schedule changes. workers accepted the deal amid cheers. A $10 gold gift to long-serving employees was split as five dollars each. Local officials and Board of Trade members attended, praised for mediation.
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Lynn
American Express Company
Teamsters’ Union
Mackin
Express Company
Board of Trade
Ek. H. Evans
Methodists approve new constitution granting women voting rights
Chicago reports the Methodist Episcopal church approves its new constitution adopted at the 1900 General Conference by a three quarters vote. It allows women to sit as delegates in the general conference and empowers laymen’s electoral meetings to vote on constitutional questions. Amendments now require two thirds rather than three quarters.
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Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pan American arbitration pact advances at Mexico conference
Delegations at the Pan American conference in Mexico City reach a practical agreement on arbitration. The basis is The Hague convention, with all represented nations to become parties. The United States and Mexico will lead by introducing others, while most non US members plan a separate compulsory arbitration scheme among signatories, though not officially sanctioned by the conference.
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Mexico City
Mex
Mexico
United States
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Nicaragua
Carnegie Offers Large Gift to Columbia University
A report in an evening paper claims Andrew Carnegie offered a very large sum to Columbia University. Acting President Butler declined to confirm or deny the report, saying only I cannot talk about it.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Columbia University
Butler
Tragic Elevator Accident Kills 13 Year Old Worker
In Lonsdale at the Ann and Hoop mills, Thomas Galleshewa, 13, was crushed after playing with a trap door in an elevator well. The elevator rising pushed the doors open and trapped him between the door and the well. The incident occurred this afternoon.
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Pawtucket
R. L
Ann and Hoop Mills
Lonsdale
Thomas Galleshewa
Robbers Blow Open Mill Safe in New Douglas Heist
Four men blew open the safe at H. A. Franze & Son flouring mill office in New Douglas on Christmas night and escaped with 1500 dollars. Two watchmen were beaten and tied to posts before the robbers fled.
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St. Louis
H. A. Franze & Son
New Douglas
Painter Sir Joseph Paton Found Dead in Edinburgh
London reports the death of Sir Joseph Noel Paton born in 1821. The renowned painter was found dead in his Edinburgh bed on December 26. The obituary notes his long career and contributions to art.
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London
Joseph Noel Paton
Edinburgh
Royal honors bestowed on Russian Grand Duke
Madrid reports the Order of the Golden Fleece has been awarded to Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia on December 26. The ceremony confirms high imperial ties, with officials noting the honor as a gesture of alliance and prestige for both nations.
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Madrid
Michael Alexdrovichh
Russia
For Sale: Almost new seven room cottage with bath
Forced sale of an almost new seven room cottage with hot and cold water in fine repair in a good neighborhood. No reasonable offer refused. Ideal home or investment. Telephone 909-4 for particulars.
Farewell Reception on Kearsarge Before Porto Rico Move
Rear Admiral Higginson hosted a farewell reception aboard the battleship Kearsarge in Havana Harbor. The American fleet prepared to depart Havana that night for Porto Rico, marking the close of its stay.
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Havana Harbor
Havana
Higginson
Kearsarge
Porto Rico
Still Undecided The Question Who Was the Greatest Civil War General
In Middlesboro Kentucky on December 26 a quarrel between farmer Thomas Wilson and neighbor Tom Parlin over who was the greatest Civil War general escalates at Dwight near the Harlan county line. The incident underscores local interest in Civil War leadership.
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Middlesboro
Dwight
Harlan County
Thomas Wilson
Tom Parlin
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