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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1897

Page

3

Boston Wins Narrowly Over Princeton In Sluggerless Tilt

Boston wins 3 to 2 at Princeton in a tight afternoon game. Jayne starts for Princeton pitching the whole game as Boston improves with Kelly returning to first base. Stivetts Dolan Lewis Bergen combine on the Boston staff while Kafer catches for Princeton.

Princeton N. J Princeton Igers Jayne Bostonians Tigers Boston Kelly Stivetts Dolan Lewis Bergen Kafer

Virginia Falls to Penn in 13 7 Setback at Charlottesville

Virginia was defeated by the University of Pennsylvania 13 to 7 in Charlottesville as Dickson and Radcliffe starred for Penn while Collier and McNair led Virginia. The scoring sequence shows Penn breaking away in the later innings.

Charlottesville Virginia University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Dickson Radcliffe Collier and McNair

Phillies Aged Exhibition Rout Athletics in League Game

Philadelphia defeated the Athletics 16 to 1 in an Atlantic League exhibition. Batteries Orth Brandt and Clements Grady Conn Cain Ames Fox Berry F Schaub.

Philadelphia Athletics Philadelphias Orth Brandt and Clements Grady Conn Cain Ames Fox Berry F. Schaub

Orioles Triumph in First Exhibition Game

Baltimore opened exhibition play with an 8 to 1 win over Norfolk. Batteries for Baltimore were Nops Coogan and Robinson while Norfolk used Gilroy Clautice and Hayden in the loss.

Baltimore Orioles Cme Norfolk Nops Coogan and Robinson Gilroy Clautice Hayden

Hartford Defeats Pawtucket in Game with Low Scoring Finish

Hartford defeated Pawtucket 12 to 8 in a game played today. Three batteries were used by the locals as Hartford and Pawtucket exchanged runs in a tight contest in Hartford.

Hartford Conn Hartfords Pawtuckets Pawtucket

Harvard Varsity Beats Tufts 6 to 3 in Six Inning Game

Harvard varsity captured a 6 to 3 win over Tufts in six innings. Beale played center field with solid defense and two base hit. First day coaching by C L Smith focused on infield while lineup listed with multiple players across positions. Harvard freshmen then edged English High 21 to 7 on Soldiers Field, despite fielding lapses and weaker pitching from Foster and Morse.

Harvard Tufts College Beale Centre Field C. L. Smith Een Wits Colesesaughton McVey Vincent Rand L.f Beach Lynch Beal C.f Dayton Burgess R.f McCall Soldiers Field Boston Latin English High School Lewis Foster McCormick Morse English High

Baseball Scores from Cities Across the Nation

Cincinnati beat Indianapolis 8 to 6 in a midweek game. Washington defeated Toronto 11 to 3 with strong local play. Newark topped Syracuse 12 to 7 after jumping out early. New York-New York League results show Fordham 9 amid 2, and 1.

New York Fordham Cincinnati Indianapolis Washington Toronto Washingtons Newark N. J Syracuse Syracuse Boys

Baseball Briefs Highlight Early Season Happenings

Pittsburg broker Smathers bets Bayley four clubs will beat Baltimore with Boston Cleveland Cincinnati and Chicago named. Holy Cross strong on college diamond Wesleyan defeats Yale and Holy Cross beats Middletown. Rockford catcher John Quinn from Cambridge shines against Illinois with two hits and flawless defense. Harbor Views of East Boston to start season April 19. Various spring games listed across teams and colleges. Tommy Corcoran faces Cincinnati salary dispute while remaining in New Haven for Good Friday games.

Pittsburg Smathers Bayley Baltimore Boston Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago Reader Dan Brouthers Hardie Richardson Jack Rowe James White Holy Cross Wesleyan Yale Middletown College Malden John Quinn Rockford Cambridge University of Illinois Little Casino East East Boston Pawtucket Worcester Indianapolis Brooklyn Richmond University of Pennsylvania University of North Carolina Chapel Hill N. C Norfolk Toronto Washington Zanesville Louisville Trinity Amherst Somerville High Somerville Newton High Arlington High Arlington New Haven Conn Tommy Corcoran Cincinnati Clu George Smith Edgewoods

Boyle Bros Show Windows Bright With Easter Lilies

The Boyle brothers display their shop windows decorated with Easter lilies and ferns and arms, blending the latest coloring in ladies' goods with men's clothing for a festive storefront.

Razor shop ad for razors and sharpening services

An old advertisement lists RAZORS Wade and Butcher J Crooks l Reynolds genuine razors at 48 cents and 9 graded knives 66 inch best grade. It offers razor straps 20 cents and sharpening service 20 cents. John Bestgen & Co at 990 Washington Ave next to Columbia Theatre stays open until 9 pm.

Wade & Butcher J. Crooks L’ Reynolds John Bestgen & Co Washington Columbia Theatre Washington St

City debt case details and calls for central auditing office

The report describes defense stances as indictments loom over officials accused of looting public funds. It notes distrust of State evidence and cites support for wider financial book examinations. Mayor Quincy backs a central auditing office with broad powers and annual verification, with experts already reviewing water and public institutions.

Street Department Wells District Attorney’s Office Post Quincy

Mulrey Indicted in City Hall Fraud Case in Boston

J Richard Mulrey former city paving department clerk and alleged ringleader faced a $10 000 bail on seven counts of larceny totaling 8200 in Boston Superior Court as four other contractors and workers were arraigned on related charges. Additional names Michael H Reddish James J Kelley were added to the indictment list with bail set for each.

Paving Department J. Richard Mulrey City Paving Department City Law Department Suffolk County Grand Jury Michael H. Reddish James J. Kelley City of Boston Juniper Street Roxbury Angelina Wave Way Winthrop William Scollans Magazine Street Peter Burns Clarence Street Frank R. Kimball Scollans Foster Street Nawn Gleason Burns Suffolk County Gulty Larcer Frank R Kimball Vermont Michael Reddish McLaughlin Michael Kelley Comins Street Thomas J. Whyte Conant Street Reddish Clerk Manning Mulrey Richardson Timothy D. Mulrey Washington Street Thomas F. Manning Berry Street

Scollans and associates arraigned in Brighton corruption case

William Scollans a longtime Brighton cattle dealer turned contractor faces seven counts of larceny totaling 1155 with alleged schemes in 1896 1897. Fellow defendants include Thomas Finneran Ames J Kelley and Reddish. Kimball is Scollans son in law and foreman.

William Scollans George H. Wentworth Rockland Street Brigives James McFlynn Lake Street Brighton Thomas J. Minneran John C Daly School Street William Rooney Burrough Street Roxbury Frank Ft. Kimball Wells Streets Law Department J. R. Mulvey Bindey F. R. Kimball Frank R. Kimball No. 87 Foster Street Scollans Kimball Corey Hill Brookline

Indicted men's assets listed on assessors books

Interest grows in the standing of the indicted men on assessors rolls. Mulrey is shown as a poll tax payer for 1894 to 1896 with no named property. Gleason and Burns also appear as poll taxpayers. Nawn and Scollans show real estate and personal property values, Mary Scollans holding substantial real estate. Murphy, Mulrey’s successor, named clerk of the aldermanic committee with a new office location in the paving department.

Mulrey Frank R. Kimball Thomas Finneran John J. Nawn William Scollans Mary J. Scollans Pp. J. Murphy Paving Department

Picked Riders Exibition at Hill's Riding Academy

Battery A picked riders staged an exhibition last night at Hill's riding academy and will repeat Thursday and Friday. A horse show committee saw their maneuvers and arranged for Tuesday evening appearance. Lieutenant Butler Ames of West Point is drill master. The twelve riders include B. Rantoul P. Dove G. L. Nelson W. B. Patten W. Batchelder G. Whiting S. Williams G. W. Dabney A. Blake H. B. Sawyer C. R. Sturgis R. Bastow L. Thayer.

Battery A Hill Riding Academy Butler Ames West Point B. Rantoul P. Dove G. L. Nelson Patten W. Batchelder G. Whiting Williams G. W. Dabney A. Blake H. B. Sawyer C. R. Sturgis R. Bastow L. Thayer

Harvard Students Fined for Disturbing Peace in Court

Thirteen Harvard men arrested for disturbing the peace appeared before Judge Kennedy. Twelve were fined $7 each and the driver $10. A spectator muttered contempt and was fined $5 more.

Newton Harvard Kennedy

Chippers' Strike Collapses at Lynn River Works

The forty chippers at General Electric Company River Works in Lynn nearly all returned to work this forenoon, with about half of the men resuming duties signaling a collapse of the strike dynamics.

Lynn River Works General Electric Company

New England School of Boxing Touts Skilled Instructors

An unclear OCR fragment mentions boxing instructors and a trial event. The readable text references ladies and men, a daily tally of 33, and a “4 ball” write, but specifics are garbled.

NEW ENG. School OF Boxing

Free Diagnosis Offer at Dr Liver pool Tremont Street

Dr Liverpool at 233 Tremont Street offers free consultations and examines patients without prior info. He lists wide cures across many diseases with large case counts claimed in Boston reports. Office hours 10 am to 4 pm and evenings for gentlemen. Sunday 10 to 2.

Liverpool Tremont Street Boston Bright

Road Handicaps Open to Any Handicappers Says Mott

The Los Angeles cycling scene learns that riders in road races handicapped by nonofficers will not face L A W suspension. Chairman Mott states anyone may handicap road races and the decision ends speculation about penalties for nonofficial marks.

Mott L. A.W

Flying Dutchman Miller Visits Town Before Germany Trip

Miller known as the Flying Dutchman arrives in town for a brief stop with the Comet people before heading to Germany. The six day two hour race star, who set record miles, says he likes the local people and will be away a few weeks. This is not his first visit here.

Cc. W. Miller Chicago Germany Miller

Boston Methodist Conference appoints district ministers

The April 12 release lists numerous Boston appointments across districts Fast, Swedish, North, and South. Names include L. W. Latimer, Henry Hanson, C. Paulson, W. F. Warren, S. A. Cooper, J. W. Lindsay, EB. Virgin, W. O. Holway, J. W. Higgins, C. Parkhurst, W. Huntington, C. A. Littlefield, J. Mansfield, and many others assigned to churches, missions, and quarterly conferences citywide.

Lowell Boston Meridian Street L. W. Latimer Orient Heights Dorchester Church Quarterly Alfred Noon Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society Parkman Street G. L. Small Boston Post and Seaman's Aid Society J. W. Lindsay Boston University Bromfield Street EB. W. Virgin Norfolk County House of Correction Walnut Hill West District Trinity W. N. Brodbeck A. A. Wright Boston Correspondence School Auburndale Charles Parkhurst Zion’s Herald First Church Somerville W. E. Huntington College of Liberal Arts Newton Centre C. A. Littlefield Boston City Mission and Church Xtension Society Watertown South Joseph Samuel Jackson People's Temple J. B. Brady Revere Street St. John's Rr. L. Greene Stanton Avenue J. P. Kennedy Tremont Street J. D. Pickles West Roxbury D. P. Holt Winthrop Street I. M. Taylor

Bicycle Notes Across New England Racing Scene

Manager F C Ferrin of Fowler store battles demand from Boston Providence outlets as Chicago factory outputs 209 wheels daily with Sunday shutdown for cleaning. Caliger joins local sales staff and Dorntee to lead State racing board after Robinson resignation. Brown & Wales exit bicycle trade to focus on parts. Dedham road race entry list extended to Thursday night due to poor weather. Woods duo rode 100 miles to Newburyport in 10 hours amid muddy roads. H C Stevens joins New England tire agency with Frank M Rowan. Kid Wheeler now sells wheels in Newark. Winsor White and Grothe of White Sewing Co guests of Manager Lowe in Boston. Commonwealth B C to expand long distance runs with two divisions to Brockton Quincy April 29 and Westboro May 2 via Quinsigamond. Waltham road race blanks flood Post, promising a strong first event of the season.

F. C. Ferrin Fowler Boston Providence Chicago Charles C. Caliger George W. Dorntee State Racing Board Newburyport Metropolitan H. C. Stevens Hyde Park Frank M. Rowan New England Goodrich 9A Park Square Kid’ Wheeler Newark Winsor T. White Grothe The White Sewing Machine Co Lowe Commonwealth B. C Brockton Quincy Westboro

Pennsylvania railroad to carry bicycles free for national meet

The Pennsylvania railroad will transport bicycles as baggage without charge for the national meet at Willow Grove Park Philadelphia in the first week of August. Free bicycle transport along with a four day programme is planned, a change from the usual six days. Chief Consul Boyle Dick Kain receive praise for efforts guiding attendance.

Pennsylvania Railroad Willow Grove Park Philadelphia Consul Boyle Dick Kain

King's Daughters and Sons Hold Middlesex Convention

The King's Daughters and Sons of Middlesex County held a convention at the Malden Baptist Church. Mrs. E Trask Hill of Boston served as state secretary and presided, with Mrs. Grace Smith of Winter Hill as county secretary. Mayor Farnham welcomed attendees. Mary E Lunn of the Deaconess Home spoke, and Hill described the statewide work of the organization.

King’s Daughters and Sons Middlesex County Baptist Church Malden E. Trask Hill Boston Grace Smith Winter Hill Farnham Mary E. Lunn

Harvard Founders Cup shoot ties. Campbell wins in playoff

The Harvard Gun Club held a Founders Cup shoot at Soldiers Field. Campbell and Dove tied 11 of 15, with Campbell prevailing in the shoot-off to claim the cup. Other scores included Bancroft 10 Mallincroft 10 Paine 9 Kinnicutt 9 Dupont 8. Colonel Bancroft gave an athletics talk at the Delta Upsilon Club. Coach Lehmann conducted rowing drills with Hollister and Saltonstall, while Corcoran will coach the bicycle team.

Harvard Gun Club Soldiers Field J. McD. Campbell P. Dove Campbell Bancroft Mallincroft Paine Kinnicutt Dupont W. A. Bancroft Cambridge Delta Upsilon Lehmann Hollister Saltonstall

Irish Athletes and Clubs Seek Matches Across States

Letters reference Joe Walcott and Jerry Drummer while James O Gray gains a trainer license from New York Jockey Club stewards. Emmet Gaelic football team of Chelsea seeks a match. Wolf Tones’ rep aims to arrange one. Garryowens of Cambridge prep May 31 start. Flanigan to compete Memorial Day in New Jersey A C meet. Over 200 cricket matches planned. season opens April 24.

Joe Walcott Jerry Drummer James O. Gray Saugus New York Jockey Club Emmet Chelsea Wolf Tones O’keefe Emmets Worcester Garry

Wolf Tone Hurling Club Formed By Irish Americans

In St. Omer's Hall South Boston last evening a hurling club was unanimously formed by prominent Irish Americans. Officers elected include Simon Collins president James Flannery recording secretary Jeremiah O'Donovan financial secretary James Gleason treasurer John O'Neill sergeant at arms and Michael Kiley captain. The new society will be called the Wolf Tone Hurling Club and members pledged to begin practice at once.

Peninsular St. Omer’s Hall Broadway Boston Simon Collins James J. Flannery Jeremiah O'Donovan James F. Gleason John O'Neill Michael Kiley Wolf Tone

Harvard Yale Regatta Challenge Accepted by Yale

The Harvard Yacht Club has challenged Yale to a regatta to be held at Newport in the latter part of June, and the Yale Corporation Yacht Club has received the proposal.

New Haven Conn Harvard Yacht Club Newport Durin Yale Corporation Yacht Club

Races Close At SINGERLY Track With New Elkton Meet Soon

Today's card at Singerly Md ends with Harry M winning the 644 furlongs at 2 to 1, ridden by Patton, time 1 34. Leigh second by Barger at 6 to 1. Also in the results Smile-Sam Farmer at 5 to 2 ridden by Mec, with Kruse oore second at 4 to 1. Time 1 12. Watchman and others also ran. Tomorrow Elkton hosts a 26 day meeting.

Singerly Ecard Elkton Harry M Patton Leigh Barger Parthenia Houlahan Watchman Dr. Johnson Hallie Gay Ha Ha Jeneca Smile Sam Farmer Grange Camp Kuhn Kruse Oore Bona Vera Gorella

Healing Indu Leads Tields at Age

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a person or entity linked to healing industry themes and an age reference. Details are unclear, but the snippet implies a focus on healing industry strides or milestones tied to a listed age.

Simplicity and Strength in the Duquesne Bicycle

An ad emphasizing simplicity as strength for all cyclists from the Duquesne Manufacturing Co. It promotes the Duquesne Special bicycle with the Doolittle automatic brake. Offers a no charge trial and catalogue request. Addresses 219 Columbus Ave.

Brame Duquesne Duquesne Manufacturing CO Columbus Ave Clacs Bicyelea

Corbett Congratulates Fitzsimmons After Drawn Bout

In Philadelphia a six round bout between Jack Daly of Wilmington and Jack Everhardt of New Orleans ends without a decision. James J. Corbett, present ringside, declares he was beaten honestly by Fitzsimmons and vows to prove he remains world champion.

Philadelphia Jack Daly Wilmington Jack Everhardt New Orleans Quaker City Athletic Club Daly James J. Corbett Corbett Fitzsimmons

Draw in principal bout at Empire A. C. arena in Buffalo

Hiram Goldstein and Joe Flaherty boxed twenty rounds to a draw in the main event at the Empire A. C. in Buffalo. In the preliminaries Frank Bartley of Binghamton defeated Frank Smith of Buffalo in eight rounds.

Buffalo N. Y Hiram Goldstein Joe Flaherty Empire A. C Frank Bartley Binghamton Frank Smith

Dunkhorst and Hall Fight Ends In Draw

Ed Dunkhorst of Syracuse and Jim Hall of Australia fought fifteen rounds to a draw before the Syracuse Athletic Association. Hall outweighed by nearly fifty pounds and was limited by frequent clinches as the crowd jeered both fighters.

Syracuse N. Y Ed Dunkhorst Jim Hall Australia Syracuse Athletic Association Hall Hosses Ior

Boxing Gossip on Car son Fight Pictures and Upcoming Bouts

A Dana Stuart dispatch defends the Post on the Carson fight pictures and denies failing coverage. Dan Snyder posts a 50 dollar forfeit to back a 110 pound bout with Charley Bennett or Barry McGreil, with stakes up to April 24. Eddy Connolly trains for a Lavigne clash, while rumors place Jimmy Kelley optimistic about Connolly. A Chicago inventor showcases a rubber fighting man to meter blows, and a race color split is proposed. Mike Leonard withdraws from Matt Matthews clash after overweight notes, hurting the club’s reputation. Spike Sullivan keeps O Rourke guessing on a Gans bout as reports end.

Dana Stuart Post Carson Dan Snyder Charlestown Charley Bennett Barry McGreil The Roarokes Eddy Connolly Staten Island New York Harbor George Lavigne Lavigne Eddy Jimmy Kelley Joe Donovan Chicago News Chicago Mike Leonard Matt Matthews Sporting Club New York Leonard Mike H. T Spike Sullivan Tom O’rourke Gans

Gaelic football season opens with Garryowens and Wolf Tones

The Gaelic football season starts next Monday with Garryowens of Cambridge against Wolf Tones of Roxbury. Ground site not decided. Garryowens lineup includes Captain William Garvey and Tim Sullivan among 15 players. Wolf Tones lineup lists D A Shea as captain with James Fitzgerald and others.

Garryowens Cambridge Wolf Tones Roxbury William Garvey Tim Sullivan John Carey Martin Burke James Shea Tim Collins Mike Richardson Tim McNamara Dan Scully Pat Flaherty Tim Hirley John C. Mara Mike Desmond Mike Scannell Don Linahan D. A. Shea James Fitzgerald D. Shine Timothy Nagle P. Bresnahan John Riley Daniel Cotter Daniel Riley Michael Crumsy Patrick MckKenna William Pickett Patrick Fitzgerald Patrick Caldon Patrick Thornton Michael Murphy Jimmy Doyle John Shugrue

Dorchester Bay Races Set With Two Boat Classes

A Dorchester yacht race on the 19th in Dorchester Bay features two divisions for boats under 15 feet and 15 to 17 feet waterline. Prizes range from 5 to 25 dollars in the larger class and 6 to 20 dollars in the smaller. The course is the triangle formed by Half Tide Rock Old Harbor buoy and the starting line off Commercial Point. Start at 1 o clock with rules by the Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts. Entries via John Small of the Dorchester Yacht Club. A large field is expected.

City Hall Dorchester Bay Old Harbor Commercial Point Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts John Small Dorchester Yacht Club

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