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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1897

Page

3

Japanese Servant Mano Kido Takes Own Life in Boston Home

Mano Kido a Japanese house servant for F. H. Curtis of 63 Bay State Road died by self inflicted throat cutting in his room last night. He had few friends, was despondent and homesick, and arrived in the country only months ago. Dr L C Thayer and Medical Examiner Draper attended. body sent to Undertaker Jones for viewing.

Mano Kido F. H. Curtis Bay State Road Kido Mr. Curtis

Indictment Against Joseph Iasigi Forwarded to New York Police

A new grand jury indictment charges embezzlement by Joseph Iasigi former Turkish consul general in Boston now held by federal authorities in New York. The indictment mirrors the previous one and follows Iasigi's removal from office after his arrest. Inspector James Collins remains in New York awaiting Washington orders to transfer custody to the New York Police Department.

Joseph Iasigi Boston New York Sasigi Supreme Court Washington James Collins Iasigi

Massachusetts Historical Society Adopts New Home for Rooms

The annual meeting at No 30 Tremont Street announced the sale of the estate and impending removal to temporary quarters in the new Tremont building. Officers elected include President C F Adams and vice presidents Justin Winsor and S A Green.

The Massachusetts Historical Society Tremont Street Justin Winsor LL. D Tremon A. Green J. D. Long General Ruggles United States Army James Abercrombie Colden New York Lexington and Concord C. F. Adams S. A. Green E. J. Young H. W. Haynes C. C. Smith S. F. McCleary T. K. Lothrop A. L. Lowell C. R. Codman W. W. Crapo W. R. Thayer

Insanity Interview For Boston Larceny Case

A 24 year old woman named Margaret Taylor was seized on suspicion of stealing two pairs of gloves from a Washington street shop. Captain Gaskin ordered her to Tombs for a sanity examination after she appeared irrational. The charge was withdrawn at the complainant’s request.

Margaret Taylor Gaskin Station 2 Bohling Washington Street Boston Massachusetts General Hospital Maverick House

Knights Templars in East Boston Hold Annual Commandery Inspection

Eminent Sir Edward G. Graves presided as William Parkman Commandery conducted its annual inspection in East Boston. Right Eminent Sir William R. Walker and Grand Commandery officers attended. The Order of the Red Cross was conferred with music by Corinthian Quartet members KE Spears W H Jones Henry A Cook and Sumner Coolidge.

William Parkman Knights Templars Boston Edward G. Graves William R. Walker Order of the Red Cross Sumner Coolidge The Corinthian Quartet

Dinner Banquet by Lodge 220 Knights of Pythias

Councillor Allen attended a Knights of Pythias Lodge 220 banquet at the American House last night. Twenty two attendees included George Washington as presiding officer and John H. Hemsley as secretary with guests Hon Isaac B. Allen R T Teamoh A Kiner and W S Winston listed among the evening’s participants.

Lodge 220 The Knights of Pythias

Benefit for a Suffering Man at Union Park Halls

A testimonial benefit for A. F. Husten was held at Union Park Halls with about 300 couples in attendance. The event raised $148 to aid Husten who sustained injuries in an elevator accident at the Merchants' Bank several years ago. After a concert, dancing continued until evening.

A. F. Husten Union Park Halls Husten Merchants’ Bank

Weide and Butcher Lead Warranted Gen Hasterade Case

Weide and Butcher join J Crooks F Reynolds in the warranted case. Gineh is noted in connection with the matter. Officials warn of ongoing proceedings and potential further filings as the case develops.

Weide & Butcher J. Crooks F. Reynolds

Bryan seeks Monticello as national memorial and reservation

William J. Bryan plans to push for Monticello to become a national memorial. He aims for a congressional appropriation to buy the Jefferson birthplace and pledges private funds if needed. Jefferson M. Levy owns the property and resists selling, though Bryan hopes national action may change the owner’s mind.

New York Monticello Thomas Jefferson William J. Bryan Bryan Congress Jefferson M. Levy Mr. Levy Levy United States

Indictments Loom in City Hall Scandal Turmoil

Investigators press a widening probe into city fraud tied to Mulvey and Wells with grand jury scrutiny. Contractors like William Scollans face serious questions as missing ledgers and destroyed records obstruct and threaten taxpayers’ losses now estimated above ten thousand and possibly fifty thousand dollars.

Mulrey Kelly Mulvey Wells City Hall William Scollans Brighton Marge

Missing ledgers record contractor team credits after losses

Fragmentary notes indicate teaming credits allocated to each contractor were recorded before destruction. The surviving books cover most but not all of the five year period, leaving substantial gaps in the official record of work and liability.

Flood Claims Family as Levee Breaks at Mould Landing

Reports from the flooded region say a mother and six children were swept from safety when the levee gave way at Mould Landing. Four children were washed away by the rushing currents as rescue efforts continued in the Greenwille area.

Greenvilleg Miss Mould Landing

Strike Hit River Works Fifty Three Hands in Lynn

About forty of the fifty three steel clippers at the River Works steel foundry of the General Electric Company in Lynn walked out at 5 30 this evening. They claim pay has been based on a cooperative system for eighteen months and that weekly wages were unknown until the paycheck the following week.

Lynn River Works General Electric Company

Scottish Songs Sung at Fourth Church Benefit

A South Boston church concert by the Fourth Presbyterian Committee offered a fine program of Scottish numbers. Performers included Philip Greely of the Verdi Quartet with John Anderson My Joe and My Heatherland Home. James Calderwood. Miss Katherine Mcleod. and Mrs Charles McCormack delivering a Cam Ye by Athol and Jessie's Dream.

Fourth Presbyterian Church South Boston Miss Hook Philip Greely Verdi Quartet John Anderson My Joe James L. Gilbert Heatherland Greely James Calderwood Katherine Mcleod Herrin Kate Vannah Charles McCormack Athol Jessie

Maine Veterans Dine at Annual Massachusetts Banquet

The Maine Veterans Association of Massachusetts held its annual banquet at the American House with over one hundred members present. General G. H. Nye presided, EF. iL. Clarke served as secretary, and General F. S. Nickerson spoke about the association’s record and Pine Tree State veterans. Also speaking were Colonel A. C. Drinkwater, Captain C. Small, and the Rev. Daniel Greene.

Maine Veterans’ Association of Massachusetts American House G. H. Nye EF. Il. Clarke

Cambridge Creates Deputy Chief of Police Post

Mayor Sortwell urged the aldermen to establish a deputy chief of police. The police committee voted to create the new rank to be filled from within the department at 1500 dollars annually, 100 more than captains. Captain Murray is offered but declined. Court Officer Batchelder favored. Sergeant Pike also seeks the role.

Sortwell Cambridge Board of Aldermen Committee On Police Murray Batchelder Pike

Death in a South Boston Field

Lorenzo Wagner aged 55 was found dead in a field at the foot of D street near Eighth street South Boston yesterday afternoon. He had been discharged April 7 from City Hospital after March 24 admission for heart trouble and was last seen in a nearby barroom about 11 p m the previous night. Undertaker Leary of 146 West Broadway conducted arrangements.

Lorenzo Wagner D Street Eighth Street Boston City Hospital Undertaker Leary West Broadway

Harvard class of 97 wins inter class games by wide margin

Harvard’s class of 1897 dominates Holmes Field in the inter class track games with a 50 point win over juniors and large margins for other classes. Shaw breaks hammer distance record at 127 ft 3 in while Morse and Dunstan shine in sprints and hurdles.

Harvard Holmes Field E. H. Clark Tin F. G. Shaw J. D. Phillips Walker L. M. Jaffray C. J. Paine, Jr G. Morse J. L Bremer Morse Bremer Hollister J. S. Dunstan Bigelow Denholm Roche Gould H. L. Williams R. R. Rumery XN. P. Hallowell G. G. Hubbard W. J. Denholm R. H. Morrison F. H. Bigelow E. D. Gould J. T. Harrington J. T. Roche, Jr FE. H. Smith Dunstan J. T. Dunstan Bigelo G. D. Dutton S. Tilden S. P Shaw J. L B. Rover F. W. Reed W. G. Morse J. B. Rover S. P. Goddard W. Hollister E. N. Fenno E. D. Fullerton G. F. Clement IF. H. Bigelow N. B. Marshall H. E. Shore BE. D. Gould FF. H. Bigelow N. Marshall Charles River Park Richards G. F. Hurt W. R. Brinckerhoff C. J. Paine A. N. Iice W. A. Boal G. McC. Sargent P. M. Jaffray G. Clarke P. E. Somers C. J Olevault A. B. Emmons Heig BE. D. Brooks J. Curtis

Boxing Gossip With Postponed Match and New Fights

The April 14 bout between Patsy Haley of Buffalo and Dave Sullivan in New York is postponed to April 28 due to Sullivan hand injury. Promoter notes include Billy Hennessy’s scheduled Bradford duel on April 20 and Joe Walcott vs J D Watts on April 20 in New York. Watts, born Richmond Kentucky, has a storied Louisville career and is managed by Ted Alexander. Walcott prepares near New York City.

Patsy Haley Buffalo Dave Sullivan Polo Club New York Sullivan Jimmy Rose Dave Billy Hennessy Bradford Penn Bob Rooker Mike Daly Bangor Joe Mullins Joe Daly J.D. Watts Louisville Joe Walcott Watts Richmond Sky Joe Carter Linden Tom Lansing Louis Leifker Kid Scofield Bob Kelly Ed Johnson Lexington At McCann Charles Smith West Dent Owensburg Lightning Bug Evansville Ind Will Pope Kid McCoy Pleas Hutchinson Hot Springs Ark Walcott Ted Alexander

Boston Beats Newport News In 6 Run Game

Boston defeated Newport News by a wide margin in a ballgame played in Newport News. The scoring shows Boston with 15 hits to Newport News 6, and errors favoring Newport News. The battery for Boston was Lewis and Stivetts with Bergen Nichols and Ganzel.

Newport News Bostons Boron Nivevie Boston Lewis Stivetts Bergen Nichols Ganzel Hoot Magee

Brown Beats Fordham At Lincoln Field

Brown defeats Fordham on Lincoln Field with a disputed score line. Brown posts eight hits to Fordham six and runs innings listed with several players named Summersgill Gurney Kelly and Hayes contributing.

Providence Brown Fordham Lincoln Field Friars Summersgill Gurney Kelly Hayes

Holy Cross College Beats Natick High 10-4 in Worcester

Holy Cross College consolidated baseball team defeated Natick High School 10 to 4 in Worcester. Batteries: Sullivan and Kenney for Holy Cross. Bacon and Hall for Natick High.

Worcester Holy Cross College Natick High School Sullivan and Kenney Holy Cross Bacon and Hall

Wesleyan Tops Yale After Duffy March Lesson

March schooling by Hughey Duffy in Wesleyan shows in a victory over Yale on Wednesday. Other notes mention Bannon still coaching Lehigh, Fitzmaurice an elite minor league outfielder resting at home in Marlboro, Kansas City, and Leng and Nops making waves with strong performances. Maine has five organized leagues so far with several teams showing strength.

Hughey Duffy Wesleyan Yale Reader Bannon Lehigh Fitzmaurice Marlboro K. C Herman Leng Boston Jerry Nops Baltimore Maine

College and club matchups listed across cities

Boston at Norfolk. Fordham versus Brown in Providence. Ace of Philadelphia at Washington. Pawtucket visiting Lancaster Pennsylvania. Cincinnati meets Indianapolis. Baltimore travels to Richmond. Detroit plays in St. Louis.

Boston Norfolk Fordham Brown Providence Ace of Philadelphia Washingon Pawtucket Lancaster Penn Cincinnati Indianapolis Baltimore Richmond Detroit St. Louis

Somerville High announces 1900 spring baseball schedule

Manager Chandler lists games from April 18 to June 12 against teams including I T 99 Thayer Academy Tufts Arlington High Boston College St Marks Bridgewater Normal Adams Academy and Dorchester High with home and away venues. Captain Haffield selects players Sheridan Brookhouse Baldwin Brine Saunders Cuddy McRae Wiley Hafford Rich for the squad.

Chandler Somerville High School Somerville Thayer Academy South Braintree Tufts Tufts Oval Boylston A.A Arlington High Boston College St. Mark's Southboro Bridgewater Normal Bridgewater Adams Academy Quincy Dorchester High Medford High Newton High Arlington Boat Club Arlington Haffield Sheridan Brookhouse Baldwin Brine and Saunders Cuddy McRae Wiley Hafford Rich

Hodgkins to Manage Griffin for Brockton Contests

Howie Hodgkins telegraphed from the Post to Johnny Griffin training for his bout with Dixon in Brockton. He will back Griffin to restore his honor and plans to depart for Brockton today to finalize arrangements.

Howie Hodgkins Johnny Griffin Dixon Brockton Howie Braintree Griffin

Yale Invitation Games Rescheduled to April 28

Yale invitation events moved from May 1 to April 28 to avoid clashing with Princeton. All Yale games are closed to the public.

New Haven Conn

National Lawn Tennis Plan Connecticut Tournament

The National Lawn Tennis Association executive board set the Connecticut tournament for June 17 at the Country Club in Bridgeport. The event will feature the state's top players and talent.

Bridgeport Conn National Lawn Tennis Association Connecticut

Kirby's Individual Candlepin Tournament Standings

The ten top scorers at Kirby's Alleys South Boston include Hack 874, Eeniro 262, Taylor 259, Ross 857, Farrell 256, McAllen 348, Onaled 348, Ball 247, Gilmore 343, and Paige 340 in the ongoing event.

Kirby's Alleys South Boston Hack Eeniro Taylor Ross Farrell McAllen Onaled Ball Gilmore Paige

Danvers K defeats Marblehead 2 to 1 in season opener

Company K of Danvers beat Company C of Marblehead 2 to 1 in the first game Marblehead has lost this season.

Danvers Company K Company C Marblehead

Brooklyn Team Beaten by Crescent Lacrosse Fold

Belfast April 8 A lacrosse team from Newtownards Club defeated Crescent Athletic Club of Brooklyn N Y by 6 to 1. The match showcased Newtownards strong offense and Crescent’s defensive struggles on the Belfast ground.

Belfast Newtownards Club Crescent Athletic Club Brooklyn N. Y

Jockey Hodson Killed in Steeplechase Crash

Hodson, the jockey, was thrown and killed in a steeplechase at Stoke-upon-Trent Staffordshire today.

London Hodson Stoke- Upon-Trent Staffordshire

Fearing Wins Amateur Tennis Championship in Five Sets

George L. Fearing Jr. defeats clubmate L. M. Stockman in a 3-6 6-3 6-4 5-7 6-3 final at B A A court. The two had beaten New York cracks. Sears refereed as a two hour match featured strong rallies and near-fresher form from Fearing.

B. A. A. Court George L. Fearing, Jr L. M. Stockman New York Stockton Fearing P. S. Sears H. 8. Otts RK. J. Radcliffe Lawrence Tucker Percey Everett James Reynolds B. G. Wates Tyler Pratt W. E. Doyle, Jr A. Hunnewell R. Cracknell F. F. Meaney G. Curtis F. J. Amory H. Stackpole Tracy Dow A. S. Dabney W. B. Clark G. G. Wells P. T. Lowell

McCormack Stops Scully In Four Rounds At Tuxedo

Philadelphia reporter notes Jack McCormack defeated Pat Scully of Ireland in a six round set at the Tuxedo Athletic Club. McCormack dominated and nearly finished Scully in the fourth round as the gong ended the bout with the local fighter unable to continue.

Philadelphia Jack Mc Cormack Pat Scully Ireland Tuxedo Athletic Club Scully McCormack

Athletes and local sports events in the region

Flanagan the Irish athlete joins New York A. A. and McGirr, ten-mile amateur champion, trains as a top miler at Georgetown. East Boston A A plays Company H at Chelsea armory. City Point Rowing Association holds annual meeting in South Boston with officers listed. Gray's Hall hosts the day’s prize dance on April 19. Marathon race to be held April 19 under B A A with no admission fee. Tech students plan an afternoon mass meeting in Huntington Hall to boost athletics. New York schoolboys organize an association after Interscholastic A A refuses to recognize grammar schools. Letter at office for Jerry Drumner of Roanoke Social and Athletic Club.

John J. Howard Vilce John J. Rand James J. Sullivan William Birmingham Timothy Harrington David Welch H. N. Nash William Higgens William Mooney Gray’s Hall South Boston Reader Haverhill John Graham Tech Huntington Hall New York A. A Jerry Drumner Roanoke Social and Athletic Club

Murray and Irwin Win Bowling Match at Alley

The Murray and Irwin team defeated the Yanni gan bowling squad by 21 pins in a candlepin game at the Murray and Irwin alley. Home side claimed the victory with a solid showing across frames.

Murray & Irwin Yannigan

Interschilastic Notes on Boston Area Baseball Prospects

The report lists players from Boston College Roxbury Latin Dorchester High and other schools vying for positions on nine teams. It names candidates for catcher first base second base shortstop and outfield along with captains coaches and trials across Somerville Brookline Dorchester and Quincy high schools.

O'Connor Fallon Hayes Boston College Wipe Wiley Brine Cuddy Saunders Sheridan Brookhouse Baldwin Quincy Hoppy Gray Thurber Samson Huntress Eddie Grainger Farmer Ticknor George Crocker Roxbury Jones Farrell Mahoney Dorchester High Bradley Tarrington Wellingtons Alchin Brown Dees Curran Brookline High Amby Downing

Twenty Five Associates Hold Quarterly Meeting

The Twenty five Associates convened last evening at the United States Hotel with forty five members in attendance. J. T. Bailey chaired the session and J. R. Fisher served as secretary.

Twentyfive Associates United States J. T. Bailey J. R. Fisher

NHW Eng School of Boxing Opens Day and Evening

The NHW Eng School of Boxing invites ladies, gentlemen and children to an open day and evening at 127 Tremont Street Room 12. Trial of six lessons solicited by call or write.

NHW Eng School OF Boxing Tremont St

Resignations Hover Over Mass. L A W Ranks

Within the Massachusetts division of the L A W a growing mood suggests Henry W. Robinson may resign from the State racing board with others possibly following. Chief Consul Tippett signals doubt about the chief consul's influence being honored by President Potter, hinting at possible further resignations.

Massachusetts Henry W. Robinson State Racing’ Board Tippett Post Cycling Potter The League

Bicycle Notes Signal Busy Cycling Scene In Town

Rehearsal for Patience on a Wheel at Bijou May 2%. Newton Bicycle Club plans a twenty five mile June road race. Eagles discuss racing team uniforms and meeting followed by a talk by Peter S McNally and a magic exhibition. Yale rider Will E J Kirk seeks races. Irvington Milburn road race shifts to New Jersey. Malden Bicycle Club officers elected. Local interest in the Gloucester twenty mile race grows. Century Road Club election rivalry heats between Percival and A O McGarrett.

Newton Eagles Peter S. McNally Brown Will E. J. Kirk Yale Post Irvington-Milburn New York Park Board Riverside Drive New Jersey John Turner Washington Malden B. C Spencer T. Williams N. W. Starbird H. O. Rogers Arthur W. Clapp C. A. Cochel F. W. Hayden I. N. Chase Catain N. F. Ames G. Wiley A. L. Brandis Frank Mason Ensign W. N. Telford W. H. Johnson J. W. Hall Boston Cycle Supply Company Hachenberger Eddie Bald Mott Baltimore Charlie Murphy Savannah Nat Butler Butler Brothers Gloucester Century Road Club of America A. O. McGarrett Percival

National Meet Fund Aims To Welcome Wheelmen At Willow Grove

The Philadelphia Associated Cycling Clubs seek at least 15000 for hospitality at the national meet of the L A W to be held at Willow Grove Park in August. The committee led by Hare Estoclet Dimon Carson and Perkinpine has secured 5000 from Union Traction 1000 from Philadelphia Reading and 30 each from the A C C and Board of Trade. Ex Chairman Gideon may chair the race meet committee.

Philadelphia Associated Cycling Clubs Willow Grove Park Messrs. Hare Estoclet Dimon, Carson Perkinpine Union Traction Company Philadelphia & Reading Railway Local Board of Trade Hare

Great Racing Trust a Secret International Scheme Revealed

Paris reports in the American Wheelman describe a covert alliance between the L A W and France’s Union Cycliste to form an international pool against racing. The plan targeted United States tracks owned by individuals, not firms, with Rousseau and Baduel driving the push for an American alliance.

Union Cycliste of France Paris Elliott Gideon MM. Paul Rousseau United States Rousseau Baduel Pa’ Mott Et Doran Harry Ducker

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