Spickerville Polo Team Struggles in Portland Game
Lawrence plays Portland in a shaky match as the Spickerville polo outfit experiences a difficult day. Long John Wiley is not linked to the famed cage in this report, and the Portland score shows Portland-Portland six Lawrence four.
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Long John Wiley
Portland
Lawrence
Portland Warner
Jason Campbell
Gavitt
Gaavitt
Jason
Warner
Cmt
Rusnes
Mallory
Tibbetts
O’ Brien
Trmer—Dyer
Portland and Lowell Polo News Highlight Rivalries and Recruits
Portland travels to Lowell to face a strong polo squad as Hart’s Rockville contingent and Worcester transfers shape the league. Canavan’s veteran prowess stands out while Plymouth faces management criticism for recent roster changes. Parsons leads Lowell to first with a 2200 attendance record and a sharp managerial touch.
Parsons trades Hart to Worcester in polo swap
A Lowell protest erupts as Hart replaces Dickey Pierce in a polo trade with Worcester. Hart, once unknown here, has earned local loyalty amid Parsons' guidance while also signing to play Lawrence baseball in summer. Worcester Telegram criticizes Mechanics Hall timing, noting 15 minute periods often run over and errors cost games.
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Ager Parsons
Dickey Pierce
Worcester
Hart
Lowell
Pierce
Parsons
Lawrence
Worcester Telegram
Mechanics Hall
Lawrence Brothers
Burkes Defeat P. A. C. In Huntington Hall Cage Tilt
Burkes 12 to 8 over P. A. C. in a hard fought league game before about 1200 fans. Wilson plays final P. A. C. game. McFarland winding up, Lynch and Fields to replace them. Allard and Donnelly duel. Donnelly shut down as Allard struggles with free throws. Time 20 minute halves. refs Davis Everett. attendance about 1200.
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Burkes
Huntington Hall
Allard
Donnelly
Wilson
New York
McFarland
Lynch
Fields
BURKE
Tithe
Healey
Qualey
Kelliher
O'Neil
Tighe
Wilsom
James Winn
Jas. Gray
C. P. Davis
Everett
Chippewa A C Elects Officers At Meeting
The Chippewa A C held its regular meeting last evening and elected officers including President John S Palm Vice President John J Martin Recording Secretary Henry R Foley Financial Secretary John F Webster Jr Treasurer Bartley Moran. Trustees include John Palm John Martin Henry Foley Edward McKarran John Webster Bartley Moran John Gookin John Guthrie William Heaney Edward Martin Auditing committee William Everett George Emsley Patrick Foley Room committee Edward Martin Edward McKarran John Gookin. After adjournment refreshments were served.
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Chippewa A. C
John S. Palm
John J. Martin
Henry R. Foley
John F. Webster, Jr
Bartley Moran
John Palm
John Martin
Henry Foley
Edward McKarran
John Webster
John Gookin
John Guthrie
William Heaney
Edward Martin
William E. Evgerett
George
Orients Forfeit Five Points To Pastimes in Match
The Orients did not play last night and forfeited five points to the Pastimes, shifting standings. The withdrawal ends the contest with Pastimes awarded the victory and points.
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Orients
Eastern League assigns Buffalo and Jersey City franchises
A special Eastern League meeting in Jersey City awarded the Buffalo franchise to George Stallings and the Jersey City franchise to the New Jersey Exhibition Company led by J. J. Nevin and H. C. Griffiths. Tom Burns becomes Jersey City manager. Clubs adopt a long term bonding agreement pending committee report on term length.
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New York
Jersey City
Buffalo Club
George Stallings
Detroit
New Jersey Exhibition Company
J. J. Nevin
H. C. Griffiths
Tom Burns
Chicago
O'Brien Defeats McKeever Disqualified in Leeds Fight
London January 27 Jack O'Brien won a decision over Charley McKeever of Philadelphia at the Leeds club in a middleweight title bout for 3150 dollars. McKeever weighed 151 and O'Brien 158 pounds. The bout was keen and furious until the third round when McKeever backed O'Brien and was disqualified.
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London
Jack O'Brien
Charley” McKeever
Philadelphia
Leeds
McKeever
O’brien
Yale Declines Annapolis Race Plans Challenge Navy
Yale has decided not to row in the Annapolis race on May 10 and has issued a challenge to the naval academy to meet Yale's second crew at Annapolis on the same date. Roderick Potter, president of the Yale navy, announced the decision in New Haven.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Annapolis
University of Pennsylvania
Roderick Potter
Yale Navy
Iece
Trotting Horses Sale Opens at Madison Square Garden
New York reports the Tipton winter sale of trotting horses began today at Madison Square Garden and will continue through the week. Prices and catalog details are expected to draw buyers from across the region.
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New York
Maci_ Squire garden
Local Basketball Doubleheader Draws Big Crowd Next Thursday
Two games set at the local gymnasium with the Lawrence rivals visiting. Centrals meet St Johns of North Chelmsford in a third matchup the Centrals lead 2-0 while North Chelmsford vows to even the series. Saturday Centrals travel to Lawrence as Y M C A Intermediates also face Lawrence. Local color league standings show Maroons on 100 percent with Blacks Blues and pinks tied for second. Cantata Belshazzar rehearsal planned tonight with full choruses on duty.
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Lawrence
Centrals
St. Johns
North Chelmsford
North Chelmsford Boys
Maroons
Basketball Notes Highlight Everett Referee Davis and Allard’s Improved Form
Davis of Everett continues to satisfy as a referee while O Neil shines as a versatile player. Allard scores in last night’s game though Donnelly foul trouble limited him. Allard outplayed his opponent. The P A C faces Cambridge in Huntington on Saturday with Harvard fans and Burkes praised for team play as they progress despite lack of practice space.
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Allard
Donnelly
Cambridge
Huntington Hat
Cambridge Boys
Harvard
Lowell
Yale announces new Interscholastic association invitation
Charles Gould, president of the Yale Track Athletic Association, issued circulars to about 25 eastern preparatory schools inviting them to join the newly organized Interscholastic association under Yale auspices.
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New Haven
Conn
Charles Gould
Yale Track Athletic Association
East
New Interscholastic Association
Yale
Jim Williams Defeats Pedlar Palmer For Bantam Title
London reports Jim Williams of London defeated Pedlar Palmer in two rounds at the National Sporting Club to win the bantamweight championship of England.
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London
Jim” Williams
National Sporting Club Tonight
Palmer
England
Awful Explosion Rocks New York City Area
A deadly explosion in Manhattan caused by dynamite in a tunnel shed injures several, with major property damage across Murray Hill hotel Grand Union and Manhattan hospital. Investigations target sub contractors and company officials as court clashes unfold and bail is set.
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Manhattan Hospital
Low
Alexander E. Orr
Rapid Transit Commission
Park Avenue
John Bracken
Martin McGrath
William Barclay Parsons
Shaler
Murray Hill
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central
Jerome
Golddenkranz
Bracken
McGrath
Cahe
John Murray
Murray
Moses Ephs
Flower Hosin
Ephs
Epphs
Andrew Murray
Jacques
B. C
Rob B. C
Parlor N
Robertson
Adam Werneck
American Legion of Honor
William H. Payne
Park Avenue Tunnel Train Rules Approved in Albany
State railroad board recommended strict tunnel operation rules for New York City trains. Proposals include replacing steam motive power, limiting speed to 18 miles per hour, and requiring engineers to complete 100 supervised tunnel trips with an experienced supervisor before commanding a train. Bills were introduced to empower the state to enforce these changes.
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Albany
N. Y
Park Avenue
New York City
State Board of Rairoad
New York, New Haven & Hartford
New York Central Railroad
Board Ale
Casells Set for Chair Sentence in 1901 Murder Case
Springfield reports that John D Casells, convicted of murdering Mary J Lane in Long Meadow on February 26, 1901, faces a death sentence Thursday by Judge Hopins. The case details the 1901 crime and impending execution.
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Springfield
John D. Cassels
Mary J. Lane
Long Meadow
Hopins
Brine's Court Case Involves Team Drivers Union Buttons
R S Brine of a transportation company testifies about a recent strike by five drivers in South Boston. He describes standing blocks and obstructed passage caused by men wearing Team Drivers union buttons as he moved toward city limits. An objection to such testimony is noted.
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R. S. Brine. Transportation Company
Boston
Messrs
Shea
Campbell
Doherty
McDonald
Towle
Whipple
Massachusetts Republican club meeting notes Curtis Guild Jr presidency
The Republican club of Massachusetts held its annual session in Boston with Curtis Guild Jr addressing members and reaffirming goals. Officers reported finances. 515.26 in receipts and 4648.74 in expenditures, balance 1867.52. Members numbered 1708 after a 99 loss. Roosevelts’ year cited. Resolutions urged against bypassing competitive exams and urged senators to oppose Kester for South Carolina customs post if linked to a lynching mob incident.
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Boston
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Curtis Guild, Jr
A. L. Devens
W. K. Lewis
Swampscott
Frank L. Dean
Worcester
Vitaly
Roosevelt
Thild
Census Bureau
Massachusetts Senaors
Kester
South Carolina
Prince Von Eulenburg Sounds Unbreakable German Alliance
Vienna report from a banquet honoring Emperor William notes German ambassador Prince Von Eulenburg declaring the alliance between Germany and Austria to be dissoluble and urging steadfast friendship between the two empires as a protest against reports of drifting ties.
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Vienna
William
Prince von Eulenburg
Prince von Eulenpurg
German envoy silent on Italy in William speech
Vienna Times correspondent notes Prince Von Eulenburg did not mention Italy or the triple alliance at a banquet honoring the emperor's birth. The omission prompts question whether Italy no longer counts in the alliance.
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London
Vienna
the Times
Prince von Eulenburg
William
Italy
Returning Troops Sail From Manila in Dates
Washington reports the war department lists Philippine return sailings: 22d Infantry February 1, 20th Infantry February 16, headquarters and 1st and 24th Battalions of the 17th Infantry February 28, with the third battalion of the 17th infantry to sail after the 97th infantry arrives between March 1 and 19.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Manila
20Th Infantry
17Th Infanry
17Th Infantry
97Th Infantry
Sybil Sanderson breaks engagement over religious obstacle
Paris January 27 Miss Sybil Sanderson explains she ended her engagement to Count Henri De Fitz James because they face religious obstacles. The count is Roman Catholic and was divorced a few years ago.
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Paris
Sybil Sanderson
Count Henri de Fitz James
Count de Fitz James
Thebaud's Valet Arrives in Custody in Jewelry Theft Case
Edward Kern, valet to Paul G. Thebaud, accused of stealing jewelry worth 50009 dollars, arrived in New York in custody of Detective Kelly. The case involves a large sum and a formal arrest is noted as part of the investigation.
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New York
Kelley
Edward Kern
Paul G. Thebaud
Hevine
Kelly
Surprise Boer Laager by British Forces in Transvaal
Gen Bruce Hamilton led a clever march to a laager between Ermelo and Bethel in the Transvaal colony and charged the Boers who fled in every direction. The pursuit extended for miles and 82 Boers and stores were captured with small casualties.
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Pretoria
Bruce Hamilton
Ermelo
Bethel
Transvaal
Young Peter Jackson Defeats Jack Bonner in Six Rounds
In Washington Sporting Club bout with Jack Bonner, the fighters went six rounds. Peter Jackson led from the third round, gaining the upper hand as Bonner often clinched to avoid punishment.
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Philadelphia
Young
Peter Jackson
Jack Bonner
Washington Sporting Club
Jackson
Peter
Bonner
Danish West Indies plebiscite decision denied
Copenhagen officials deny any plan to hold a plebiscite after the US Senate ratified the treaty for sale of the Danish West Indies. The Times notes that a plebiscite appears unlikely following the treaty signing and sale agreement.
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Copenhagen
Jan
Danish West Indies
United States
Tidence
Danish Plebiscite Proposal Sparks Public Outcry
After lengthy negotiations the sale is complete and locals are urged to vote without full knowledge of future consequences. The plan is criticized as shifting responsibility and resembling the 1867 ordeal. Mail Notes calls plebiscite talk useless and questions the compromise between Danish parties.
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Aell
National Grocers Meet Opens in Milwaukee
About 350 retail grocers from across the country gathered in Milwaukee for the fifth annual National Association of Retail Grocers convention. The three day event began today with leaders and members arriving to participate in discussions, exhibits, and networking opportunities across the grocery trade.
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Milwaukee
Wis
National Association of Retail Grocers
The Scrubwoman and the Humming Office
A bustling city office building centers on a nameless scrubwoman nicknamed The Scrubwoman. Her steady, dignified routine contrasts with other tenants and two scrubwomen, one content with a steady job, the other poorer and sharper in speech. A visiting stenographer ponders happiness and ambition as more private burdens surface, ending with a moral about unseen struggles in neighbors’ lives.
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Mrs. Forlornity
Jean
Cure a cold in one day remedy claim label
An old medicine advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a money back refund if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 2 cents.
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E. W. Grove
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