Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1898

Page

3

Harvard Track Trials Face Weather and Roster Scrutiny

Harvard prepares for official track trials next week as Captain Bigelow fields old standbys and newcomers to recover from last year’s Yale deficit. The piece notes key runners, possible return of Louis Brewer, and upcoming boxing bouts including Eddy Curry’s fight in England.

Harvard Yale Cambridge Pennsylvania Captain Bigelow Hollister New York W. W. Hoyt Dick” Grant Fox One Hope Louis Brewer Brewer Ellery Clark J. T. Roche Hoffman Hether Bigelow Redpath Dunbar Shaw Boyden Green Harris Antisdell Gould Nat Robinson Duffy Kane H. Fish Williams Draper Grant Iddie Mills Chamson Man Morse Warner Fox and Hallowell Perrie Fred” ‘Mills Ellis Hennan Beal Rotch Rice Holt Mott Haven Wells

Sullivan Returns Home to Boston Welcome Ceremony

John L. Sullivan arrived at Park Square depot to cheers from multiple clubs led by the Nut Club of the South End. He announced strong business and crowd-pleasing shows as he opens a week at the Columbia Theatre with a large Nut Club seating block and extensive decorations honoring the champion.

John L. Sullivan Boston Park Square Nut Club South End John Columbia Theatre Sullivan

Boxing Gossip: London card features long six and fifteen round bouts

Boxing gossip lists multiple scheduled bouts across venues including Benjamin Jordan facing Ed Curry in twenty rounds in London for National A. Starlight of Australia meets Ted Fenton in twenty rounds for grand. Other pairs include McClelland Gardner Wanako Quinn Brunner Little Pete in six rounds and Kid Goulette Dailey in fifteen rounds.

Benjamin Jordan Ed Curry National A London Starlight of Australia Ted Fenton Jack McClelland Ed Gardner Wanako Joe Quinn Brunner Little Pete Wheeling Kid Goulette Ed Dailey

Tibbetts' Barber Shop at 247 Washington Street

Tibbetts' Barber Shop operates with 10 chairs at 247 Washington Street beside the Herald Office.

Tibbetts Washington St Herald Office

Boston Association Adopts a Long Schedule

The Bicycle Repairers' Association of Boston and vicinity has published a comprehensive rate schedule for bicycle repairs and services. The list covers tubes, chains, rims, spokes, enamelling, straightening, and rivalling rental prices, with guarantees on tire and small repairs for ten days and larger repairs for sixty days. The move aims to standardize charges and affects local bicycle stores, riders, and trades in Boston.

Boston Bicycle Repairers’ Association of Boston and Vicinity OD Os

Reston '99 Meet Club to Discuss National Meet Plans

A Reston '99 Meet Club meeting at Cop ley Square Hotel aims to boost attendance for talks on securing the national meet and possibly changing meeting nights. The note lists cycling news from Boston and New Bedford, riders, clubs, discounts, and track plans.

Copley Square Teddy Edwards Columbia New York C. R. Cs Merrick Road State Centurion F. A. Myrick Pennsylvania Massachusetts Maryland New Jersey Washington, D. C C. W. Henderson Lexington Avenue Manhattan Major Taylor Boston Bank Officers’ Association Washington Street Fowler Tremont Street Seas Chicago Tom Barnaby Polo Y Bernabe W.B. Handy Horace Partridge Company Hanover Street A. W. Westby Massachusetts B. C Oxford Street Essex G. Jeneresky North Tiverton Alfred Fall River Dayton Seattle Klondike Pope Manufacturing Company Boston Columbus Avenue New Bedford A. T. Brownell C. F. Wing

St Augustine Minstrel Show Poised for Success

Rehearsals for the St Augustine C N A Society minstrel show under director John J Coleman indicate a strong performance. Frank Daniels’s song Fairy Tales will be sung by John J Kehoe. The fourth annual show, April 28, at St Augustine's Hall South Boston, has broad parish support and eager participants from the young ladies of the parish.

St. Augustine C. ‘N. A John J. Coleman Frank Daniels John J. Kehoe St. Augustine’s Hall E Street Boston

Arlington Ahead in Winter Bowling League Standings

Arlington Boat second team leads the Circuit Bowling League with two wins remaining in the schedule. Newton Boat Club trails two games back and faces two tough matches. Buntin of Newton tops individual averages at 16, as the season nears its end with Arlington favored to win both remaining games.

Circuit Arlington Boat Newton Boat Club Arlington Buntin Newton Av’ Ze Newton Boatsteee Boston Athletic 2d Kiverdale E. Ee Allston Maugus Newton High Sowler and Club Burtin Newton Boat Wardwell Cutter Ee Cease Tinder Seeee Steere Knight Riverdale Eset Ainsworth Stevens Oring Harris Allston Ee Sikinner Aubin Homer Arlington 2d Weitz Allston Eee Willey Maugus Eee I Travis Maugus Ener Cotin Tlill Riverdale A. A Moore Barrall Buca Oas Bose Jennings Tiverdale Eewes Gorton Langley Wilson Tucker Robbins Wees Fitz

Brown University rally supports Maine monument fund

At Brown University in Providence on April 8 a chapel service followed by fund meetings raised money for a memorial to sailors who died in Havana Harbor. President Andrews urged universal student support and described war as uncertain but likely, calling for every man to contribute, however small.

Providence R. I Brown University National Committee of the Maine Monument Fund Havana Harbor Sayles Hall Andrews Washington Congress House Bramwell Ohio Cooper Wisconsin Committee On Foreign Affairs Foreign Relations Committee Senate Maine Adams Hitt Grout Rep

Crisis Deepens as War Looms in Spanish American Tension

Washington insiders foresee a swift climax to the crisis with war or peace decided within days. President McKinley mulls a forceful message to Congress as Spain shifts torpedo fleets and battleships toward Cuba while diplomacy weighs mediation options among France Britain Germany and Austria.

Washington White House Congress Navy America Connecticut Representative Hill Trum Spain France Hanoraux Martinique Guadaloupe Cuba Great Britain Germany Austria United States Russia Italy Denmark St. Thomas Leeward Islands Porto Rico St Thomas Copenhagen State Department Senor Polo Y Bernabe

War Erwarted as Spain readies for conflict in Madrid

Madrid reports a quiet demonstration demanding prison reform and anti torture measures as public sentiment leans toward inevitable war. Clergy preach prayers for Spanish arms while US envoy Woodford clarifies no Madrid reply has been received.

Woodford Washington Madrid Montjuich Barcelona Senor Sagasta Senores Vacando Dorado Senor Capdepon Depu Senor Dorado Tation United States Spain Cuba Bette Pats Mexico Mexican Republic Pais

E B Whiting dies after paralyzing shock in Burlington

E B Whiting longtime St Albans Messenger publisher died at his Burlington home after a paralyzing shock three weeks earlier. Born in Amherst Massachusetts eighty two years ago he leaves a son Alfred and two daughters Mrs M K Bowers and Mrs Horatio Hickok whose husband, a prominent box maker, died on Saturday. He was an honorary member of the Vermont Press Association.

Burlington, Vt E. B. Whiting St. Albans

Bunker Hill Tammany Elects Officers in Charlestown

The Bunker Hill Tammany Association of Charlestown held its semi annual election of officers in the Roughan building rooms. Patrick J. Kyle was named president with John F. Gibbons as vice president and Frank F. Morse recording secretary. Valentine F. Clougherty became financial secretary and Roger J. Kelly treasurer. John Nagle serves as sergeant at arms and the executive committee includes Martin P. Higgins Edw A Duffy John F. Gibbons John F. Kyle John H. Horan Roger J. Kelly James T. Roche and Valentine F. Clougherty. An employment committee was also appointed: Bernard F. Rogers John F. Gibons Martin P. Higgins and Patrick J. Kyle.

Bunker Hill Tammany Association of Charlestown Roughan Patrick J. Kyle John F. Gibbons Frank F. Morse Valentine F. Clougherty Roger J. Kelly John Nagle Martin P. Higgins Edw. A. Duffy John F. Kyle John H

Gaelic school attendance rises at 45 Eliot Street yesterday

The Gaelic school on 45 Eliot Street saw larger than usual attendance yesterday afternoon. P J O Daly John M Doran and Michael A Hurley led classes with ten new names added. The Irish Language Miscellany was used as a textbook for the first time. An entertainment followed with songs readings and recitations in Gaelic and English contributed by Patrick Kelly John M Doran George Finne ran Miss Mary J C Moriarty Daniel J O Sullivan Michael A Hurley and Geoffrey Keating. Mr F J O Boyle played piano. The council formed a sub committee to secure larger quarters.

Eliot Street P. J. O’daly John M. Doran Michael A. Hurley Patrick Kelly George Finneran Mary J. C. Moriarty Daniel J. O'Sullivan Geoffrey Keating F. J. O’boyle

Spanish warship Carlos V delays voyage for machinists

Navy Department reports the Spanish cruiser Carlos V delayed from sailing to Ferrol awaiting twenty French machinists. Seven were taken aboard and the vessel departed. The Spanish navy has long faced a shortage of skilled machinists for war ships and has sought workers in France.

Washington Navy Department Carlos V Ferrol France

Players and coaches migrate as local talent joins national teams

Pawtucket fans will see Sunday games against NL clubs at Crescent Park. Harry Staley joins Norfolk in the Atlantic Association while Billy Fitzmaurice moves to Newark for center field. Joe Harrington signs with New Bedford, Hafford stars for Georgetown, Powers studies at South Bend before joining Louisville in June. John F. QuinnCatch er for Peoria has 105 catches last season. Billy Merritt may back Lowell in City League opener versus the Emeralds and patriot days.

Pawtucket Crescent Park Harry Staley Boston Norfolk Billy Fitzmaurice Marlboro Newark Joe Harrington Fall River South Bend Ind Louisvilles Billy Gallagher Gold Brick King Denny Long Lowell John F. Quinn Cambridge Peoria Billy Merritt Kansas City Fairgrounds The Emeralds

Officer Collapses After Arrest Resist Struggle

Officer John Colter of Cambridge Station 2 tried to arrest William OConnor for drunkenness. The struggle caused a severed artery and internal bleeding in the head. He was taken home after doctors Bry ant and Wolcott treated him. recovery will delay his return to duty.

John Colter Cambridge Wiliam O'Connor Sitten Bryant Wolcott

Bankers and Brokers Baseball Team Forms For Season

The bankers and brokers held a meeting at the Stock Exchange Clearing House to arrange the coming season. Howard Martin was elected manager and RE. G. O’Hara temporary captain. Possible players include Tom Stevenson and Charley Paine. Eddie O’Hara will catch. Regulars will train at Brookline Common. First game is Saturday April 28 at the South End grounds against the National Bank team of Boston.

Bankers Stock Exchange Clearing House Howard Martin Estabrook & Co RE. G. O’hara Blake Bros Tom Stevenson Harvard Charley Paine Eddie O'Hara M. and I Brookline Common South End Grounds National Bank Boston Brokers New York

Various New England Baseball Clubs Seek Games in April May

A sweep of teams from Fisherville Llisherville Lowell Worcester and Malden announces schedules seeks dates for April 9 April 19 Patriots Day and May 8 May 10 seasons. Managers include P Lanigan Leo McLaughlin J red McDonough Patrick Hennessy O W Leyden and John J Cosgrove seeking opponents from ages 12 14 up to senior players.

Young Foxes Fisherville Albert Christian Llisherville Spencer P. Lanigan Cuban Giants Leo McLaughlin Highland Avenue West Somerville Pairmounts Lowell Queenan Flanagan Mooney Sweeney O’hearn McCaffrey Bridge Jordan W. King Edgell Gales L. G. Queenan J.red McDonough Milford Mass Whitinsville Baseball Association Patriots Warren A. ©. Eaton Northbridge Lawrence Supply Company South Groveland Young Men's Catholic Association of Lawrence Patrick Hennessy Cathole Young Men's Lyceum of Worcester Ifred W. Reardon St. Anne’s Temperance Columbia John J. Cosgrove Edward Garrigan Emeralds Cody Mathews Roach Nestor Allard Eweley Bhostons Lynn J. Condon McCarthy Reddy Grushy Lord Curran Noona Myers Sullivan Joe McCarthy KE Street Vernons Dorchester Frank X. Coveney Waverly Street Roxbury George W. Lawson Halletts O. W. Leyden the Oval John Connolly Attleboro John Molloy Massachusetts Avenue Boston C. W. Young Hayward Place Malden A. A James Ks. Connell Malden Pat Toole Ee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mike Donovan We. Palmer Almnyra Bill Doyle Young Dixon Omaha Billy Teller Om Butler Tony Moran Charley Kelley Derby Conn Johnny Lavack Fred Green Cleveland Peter Peterson M. Daly D. C Gene Bizenah Ed Ricker Wennessey Timmy Kearns Somerville Andy Watson Bob Allen Eddy Connolly Tim Philadelphia North Shore A. C Kearns Watson Charley Lynch Roanoke Tom Devine Dundee Jaynch Devine George Murray Lynn Cyclone al Parks South Tommy White Curry White National Sporting Club of London Billy O’donnell Griffo Memphis O’donnell Kid McCoy Eddy Chipperfield Spike Sullivan Spike Brierly Woburn Jim Wescott George V. Tuohey Evans Chemical CO Cincinnati B.A Express Gothen Boston Association C.M. Donohoe Peabody and Stevens Mott Hartsuff’s Grove Rockland Arthur K. Peck Bicycle Notes Boylston St. Brangh Hal Arlington Bt. Ozier & CO Newell Manufacturing CO AMES ST. Augustine President Andrews Maine Monument Fund Meeting Cape de Verde Islands Vizcaya Havana Cadiz Pelayo and Darlos V Bishop Mich McKinley Loud Cal Babcock Wis Congressional Campaign Committee M. Cambon Ote Hot E. B. Walting Bunker Hill Tammany Colter GEO, N. Pierce & CO Columbus Ave
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication