Speedy finish as Gardner stops Flaherty in fourth round
Bill Gardner knocks out Joe Flaherty in the fourth round of a scheduled 20 round bout at Knickerbocker Athletic Club in Associate Hall before about 700 fans. The decisive left to the body ended Flaherty's fight, with Gardner cited as the quicker finisher in Lowell matchups and a busy undercard including Maguire versus Brady.
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Billie Gardner
Joe Flaherty
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Associate Hall
Gardner
Flaherty
Nashua
Lawrence
Boston
Worcester
Lowell
Freddie Maguire
Kid Brady
Maguire
Tommy Tully
Billie Chisholm
Ned Maguire
Brady
Kid Mulligan
Fred Harrington
John Regan
William Walker
Manchester
N. H
Gardner-Flaherty
George
Tom Maguire
Paddy Minehan
Gardnner
Gardner Plans Spring Challenge With Martin Flaherty Brother
Flaherty was assisted to his corner and recovered with no injuries. Gardner intends to challenge Martin Flaherty, Joe Flaherty’s brother, to a spring contest.
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Flaherty
Gardner
Martin Flaherty
Joe
P A C Quarrel Over Burkes Bout To Decide Wager
The P A C expresses willingness to meet the Burkes with a winner take all option or 60 40 split. P A C has three wins to two for the Burkes in winter series and expects similar results. Hudson team shows rough play, Porter stars, Halloran close second. Dion returns from Portland and retires from basketball.
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Burkes
Hudson
Porter
Haloran
Halloran
Petey Regan
Harvey Parker Trims Little in Nine Minutes at Music Hall
Harvey Parker wrestled John J. Little of Brockton at Music Hall last night and scored a fall in nine minutes, showcasing a decisive victory for the Reeves company engagement.
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Harvey Parker
Reeves Company
Music Hall
John J. Little
Brockton
Notable Wrestling Upset and Glimpses of 1920s Sports Scene
Nouroulah the Terrible Turk narrowly defeats Lun din and Smith in East Boston while Marion Hart stops Tommy West in the 16th round of a 20 round bout. Boston captaincy shift noted as Herman Long to replace Duffy. Oxford favored to beat Cambridge in upcoming boat race. Bo Dunkle signs with Providence and Tufts loses to Manhattan at Jagper Oval. Lipton to be invited to enter Shamrock I in Hull Massachusetts Lawson cups.
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Marion Hart
Louisville
Tommy West
Brooklyn
Sir Thomas Lipton
Mohair Cricket Club Proposes Prizes for Season Plays
The Merrimack Valley club Mohair Cricket held a meeting at Odd Fellows rooms Lowell with many prominent cricketers present. President E W Saunders urged discipline as plans to reward 50 runs in a match with five dollars and three wickets in an over with three dollars were approved. John Pascall elected reserve scorer. William Gath donated two sets of dumbbells. First game of season set for April 27 against Harvard College Harvards. London steeplechase winner noted Grudeh.
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Mohair Cricket Club
Merrimack Valley Cricket League
Odd Fellows’ ‘Black
Lowell
E. W. Saunders
John Pascall
William Gath
Mohairs
Harvards
Harvard College
Middlesex Fire Insurance 75th Anniversary Dinner
The Middlesex Fire Insurance Co of Concord marked its 75th anniversary with a luncheon at the Parker House in Boston. About 120 attendees included agents and directors such as Col. Richard F. Barrett, Francis Murdock, John Keyes, John Sawyer, Charles Stone, Fred Church, Lorenzo Beaton, Morgan Rothh, and William Wheeler. Speakers praised the company’s standing and business direction.
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Middlesex Fire Insurance Company
Concord
Parker House
Col
Richard F. Barrett
Francis Murdock
Newton
John
Keyes
Sawyer
Cambridge
Charles F. Stone
Waltham
Fred
Wiggin accepts North Andover High principal post
Ralph L. Wiggin, Rockland submaster for three years, will leave for North Andover Mass to head Johnson High School after the school board names a successor. He is Bowdoin College trained and will resign his Rockland post to join Acton Mass teaching vacancy filled by Edith Kalloch.
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Rockland
Ralphl. Wiggin
Rockland High School
The
Johnson High School
North Andover
Mass
Wiggin
Bowdoin College
Edith Kalloch
Acton
The Luxury of Sleep and Digestive Health
An ad style piece links sleeplessness to upset digestion and nervous strain, arguing the stomach is a nerve center. It promotes Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as a non stimulant remedy to calm digestion, improve sleep, and aid nutrient absorption for stronger nerves and better health.
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Johann Hoff
Rowdy Hudson Lowell basketball game ends in police action
Hudson defeats Burkes of Lowell in a rough contest marred by Porter and O Neil exchanging uppercuts and jabs. Four officers cleared the floor after a near prize fight, then allowed continued play on promises of good behavior. Porter scored four floor goals and 10 free throws. Budges and Kynoch also pivotal. Attendance listed as 400.
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Hudson
Mass
Burkes
Lowell
Porter
O'Neil
Kynoch
Burkes Porter
Martin
Ib Donnelly Kynoch
Healey Breen
Rf Harrington Rogers
If Qualey
Qualey
Healey
Rogers
Harrington
Donnelly
Morse
Webster
Sawyer
Riley
Burkes' Seconds Defeat Emeralds in Huntingdon Hall
The Burkes' Seconds topped the Emeralds 22 to 7 in a charity game at Huntingdon Hall last night. Referee Regan and timer O'Brien officiated as Rafferty through McCarthy led the Burkes' attack while the Emeralds struggled to match the pace. Proceeds benefited St. John's hospital and attendance was reported as final.
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Burkes
Emeralds
Huntington Hall
Regan
O'Brien
St. John’s Hospital
Clover Social club beats Trinitarians in Lowell basketball
In North Chelmsford’s town hall Clover Social club defeated Lowell Trinitarians 21 to 4 in a 20 minute halves game. Scoring included McCluskey Dun nigan Grindle Cashin Johnson and Dixon with several free throws and fouls tallied by Knox Hoyt Grindle Cashin Dunnigan. Referee Frank D. Small and timers BE. B. Howard and Robert Welch. Attendance noted as 10.
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Clover Social Club
Trinitarians of
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Dunnigan
Grindle
Welch McCluskey
Nichols Knox
Hoyt
Kiilpartrick Dixon
Johnson
McCluskey
Cashin
Dixon
Welch
Knox
Brady Vindicated Not Guilty in Letters Case
Boston March 29 A federal jury acquitted James H Brady a former Boston postal clerk of taking letters addressed to Henry Parker known as The Lucky Box Man The trial followed a prior hung jury Brady was arrested June 6 and his wife thanked jurors after the verdict Brady said he did not take any letters.
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Boston
James H. Brady
Henry Parker
Brady
Flags to Fly From Porto Rico to Philippines
Chicago reports a rush order for nearly two tons of American flags to be used in Porto Rico on July 4 and later across the Philippines. Plans call for flags of all sizes for schools, desks, yards, and rooftops to teach Independence Day, with teachers in Washington backing the program.
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Ill
Porto Rico
The
Tribune
Philippines
United States
Washington
Iowa cadet Titus wins West Point appointment
Calvin Pearl Titus of Vinton Iowa has been named a West Point cadet by President McKinley in recognition of his heroism at Pekin during the relief expedition last August. The 19 year old enlisted for the Philippines then served with the 14th Iowa Infantry under Brigadier General Daggett and was the first to scale the wall 30 feet high. The honor, one of ten nationwide, boosts Iowa's standing.
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Washington
McKinley
Calvin Pearl Titus
West Point
Pekin
Young Titus
Philippines
China
14Th
Iowa Infantry
A. 8
Daggett
Titus
Pres. McKinley
Iowa
McClure ends role at Philadelphia Times in surprise notice
Col. A. K. McClure announces his severance from the editorial staff of the Philadelphia Times effective with the current issue. He says he will not retire from journalism, but editorial direction should lie in other hands. McClure has led the paper since 1875 after starting journalism 55 years ago in Chambersburg.
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Philadelphia
A. K. McClure
Philadelphia Times
the Times
Times
Col. McClure
The
Whiskey Trust Raises Whiskey Prices Across Brands
Louisville reports the Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Co raised prices on all brands yesterday. The increases ranged from 2.5 cents to 25 cents per gallon, signaling a broad surge in whiskey costs.
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Louisville
Courier-Journal
Kentucky Distilleries—and Warehouse Co
Widow of U S Senator McPherson Didad Dies in New York
The widow of former United States Senator McPherson died at her home in New York City today from acute pneumonia. She resided at No 331ington Avenue.
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New York
United States
McPherson
New Jersey
Terrific rain and hail sweep Northern Texas this afternoon
A severe storm hit Dallas and surrounding areas with heavy rain and hail. Property damage is reported across cellars and stores, with losses estimated around 100000 dollars. Local authorities assess the impact and begin preliminary surveys of affected districts.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Sakina
Strike Called Off in Anthracite Mines
Wilkesbarre Pa March 29 The United Mine Workers executive committee says 143000 miners in the hard coal region will continue at work and no strike will be held this time The committee cites insufficient concessions and a bright future outlook as reasons Mitchell reports he secured talks with operators and praises peaceful settlement Priest Rev FE S Phillips of Hazelton hails the outcome noting a strike would have brought misery to all classes
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Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
New York
Phillips
Hazelton
Lawrence Lowell agreement details on school consolidation
The Lawrence Eagle reports a proposed consolidation of Lawrence training school with the Lowell normal school. The plan assigns Oak Street facilities to both observation and practice roles, funds heating and upkeep, and requires state and city funding for salaries, supplies, and materials with approvals from the Lawrence school committee and Lowell authority.
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Lawrence Eagle
Lawrence
Lowell Normal School
City of
Oak Street
Board of Education
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City of Lawrence
State Normal School
Lowell
Mass
Normal School
Massachusetts
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