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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1895
Page
3
From Haverhill to Nashua and Barre floods threaten mills and rail lines as the Connecticut and Merrimack rivers rise rapidly. Factories like E. W. Thorn shutdown, power and lights strained, and trains delayed or canceled across New Hampshire and Vermont amid the April freshet.
The Labor World reports a Wells Memorial Hall gathering led by General Secretary P J McGuire of Philadelphia with Harry Lloyd and James Doyle as supporting speakers. McGuire cites a revived labor movement and predicts stronger unions post panic while Lloyd discusses politics. Separate items note Westminster Land Company construction workers striking for 18 cents daily, iron moulders mass meeting for organization, bricklayers condemning injunctions and pledging aid, and social events by electricians and barbers.
In Malden on April 15 the seventh annual concert and hall of the Police Relief Association took place at Opera Hall. The Maplewood Cadet Orchestra provided the music and over 209 couples joined the grand march. President C Foley led the floor. The event was hailed as one of the most wonderful ever held by the association.
The boxing world hears that Phil Dwyer will add 5000 dollars to Fitzsimmons to cover the remaining 5000 of his stake, ensuring the Corbett match despite concerns Fitzsimmons may miss the May 1 deadline. The note details Dwyer’s offer, Fitzsimmons gratitude, and the risk of forfeiture if funds fail to arrive.
The column accuses Nelse Innes and Dan Saunders of suppressing Tracey illness news for Suffolk Club boxing plans. It alleges deliberate misreporting in the Globe and press attacks on a prominent Boston sporting figure as retribution for whistleblowing.
Captain A. W. Cooke lauds the Boston Post for its vigorous stand against leg pulling by the Boston Globe and Herald. The Post champions fair play and challenges efforts to shut out the Post from sports news, seeing the paper as a timely medicinal force in Boston sports journalism.
The Woburn Athletic Club hosted match bouts at the rink with about 800 spectators. Bert McIntyre lost to Walter Hamilton in a 140 pound opener. William Hammond beat Tom Carpenter in a hurricane bout that ended with Carpenter getting the decision after a late in-ring ruckus. Jack Cooper defeated Jimmy Glennon. Virginia Blizzard beat Charles Clifford. and Bartley Mullen and Mike Welch battled to a draw after a ten round war at 158 pounds.
About 200 spectators at the Somerset Athletic Club on Travers Street booed Harry Tracey as he faced Butler of Lynn in a ten round match. Tracey wore bandaged wrists, a possible rule violation not noted in the bout agreement, provoking objections from Butler's seconds and a disrupted ending.
Tracey refuses to continue as Butler and Tracey clash over damaged wrists. Two-year-ago incident mirrors the scene with Tracey pulling out and Butler removing bandages. The ten round contest ends without a decision due to infirmities. Powell beats Heffernan earlier, while Rosenburg defeats Heffernan after a foul is called. The Mullens spar briefly.
Baltimore defeats Princeton 8 to 1 in front of about 4000 at home. Orioles show last season form with strong hitting and defense, while Princeton struggles with errors and weak fielding, the Tigers scoring their lone run in the seventh inning. Batters: Hoffer Kissinger Robinson for Baltimore, Hitzerot Wilson Williams for Princeton.
Holy Cross beat Springfield 3 to 2 at Hampden Park in a rain storm. Sockalexis starred with two three baggers and a key throw from the field, aiding a double play. Hits were 7 for Holy Cross and 6 for Springfield with 2 errors for Holy Cross. Batteries Poppalace Powers Callahan Coughlin Leahy.
Washington beat Fall River 6 to 3 as Washington rallied with four runs in the eighth inning after Fall River led early. Mercer pitched for Fall River with Mullarkey and McGuire behind him, while Stockdale Mahoney Lincoln Klobedanz and Rollins worked for Washington. Umpire Connolly and an attendance of about 850 were noted.
New York Leaguers defeated the Jaspers in a game highlighted by superb pitching from Rusie. Final score shows New York 6 6 1 1 0 6 0 0 0 2 and Jasper 2 8 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 with totals indicating New York 16 hits to Jaspers 8 and three errors for New York versus nine for the Jaspers.
New York club issues over 2500 invitations for opening game as several players suffer illnesses and injuries. Anson’s salary and Dahlen trade stir headlines while clubs seek games and engagements around Patriots' Day and upcoming season with pitchers moving between teams.
The First Regiment of Hartford will host amateur handicap events next Thursday at the armory. Pole vault 16-pound shot bayonet race running high jump 40-yard and 440-yard open 1-mile relay 12-mile open handicap 40-yard scratch First Regiment championship. Gold and silver prizes awarded per event.
The committee for the Massachusetts division spring meet May 30 seeks to rival Springfield, securing many world record breakers and a strong Class B rider lineup. They promise equal Class A support, with prizes not surpassed by other meets. The Lexington Minute Men Bicycle Club will host a Patriot’s Day parade from East Lexington station at 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. start, and a detailed colonial-night program in Boston clubs with a grand April 18 smoker and Paul Revere lecture by Ned McGlenen. Various clubs host events including Easter balls, road races, and banquet date changes.
The Zingari Cricket Club announces a season schedule with two elevens led by Captain Robert Turner and Captain L Holloway. First eleven games run May to September at Beacon Park and nearby venues with matches versus Hyde Parks Everett Andovers and Merrimacks among others.
The Boston Press Club request for a telegraphic eight on a side match against All New York with a $100 stake was rejected by the Manhattan Chess Club. Mr Young of New York notes Boston's long winning record and cites Pillsbury as possibly New York’s strongest player, with several Boston players rated superior.
The program lists six race results on a heavy track. First race six and a half furlongs selling Will Fonso won by St Michael second Senator West third Time 1 28 4. Second race one mile handicap Logan won Little Matt second Equity third Time 1 47 4. Third race St Asaph stakes half mile Floretta won Applegate second The Hartford third Time 52 4. Fourth race five eighths Travesty won Wilton second Salvor third Time 1 06. Fifth race half mile Hermia won ee second Old Age third Time 11 25. Sixth race five eighths selling Hoey won Captain Brown second Lottie Easton third Time 1 04. Track heavy.
A one week free consultation at 238 Tremont Street announces Dr Liverpool will examine patients without prior info or questions. It promotes dramatic cures across many diseases with large cure counts and offers free medicines during treatment in a bold period advertisement.
reports from Laibach describe a midnight quake that set Trieste into chaos. streets filled with carts and carriages as the sick aged and children were moved to safety. buildings including barracks museum and distillery were ruined. six people drowned and many injured in harbor frenzies.
Fall River manufacturers received notices of a Cotton Manufacturers Association meeting set for tomorrow at 2 30 P M to discuss wage increases. Narragansett and Shore mills oppose raises under long term contracts at 219 cents. Iron Works mills pay 161 4 cents for forty fours and 181 4 cents under the new schedule. Cuts run 99 yards. Barnaby strikers to return to work and efforts to settle the dispute begin. Slasher tenders at Stafford mills are back at work.
Dedham High School and Hyde Park High School plans for their first annual joint athletic meet. The event will be at Readville Norfolk Trotting Park on June 2 or 8. Each school may enter three athletes per event including bicycle races, sprints, jumps, shot put, hurdles, hop and jump, and a one mile relay with four runners.
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