The Bearings, Vol 11, No 5

Articles in this issue

• Why Massachusetts Lost

  Boston correspondents and LAW Chief Consul Sterling Elliott explain how Massachusetts lost its bid to host the 1895 national meet to Asbury Park, New Jersey, blaming a packed caucus, defecting Kentucky votes, and Connecticut's habit of voting against Massachusetts.

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• Interview with Chief Consul Elliott

  Sterling Elliott describes the Massachusetts delegation's experience at the New York assembly, expressing disappointment while pledging to support Asbury Park's meet and planning a special excursion train from Boston for the event.

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• Jack Frost Is King

  London correspondent reports on England's severe frost with temperatures as low as 53 degrees below freezing at Braemar, Scotland, while cyclists distinguished themselves in ice skating competitions on the River Cam and at Welsh Harp.

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