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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1899
Page
2
An old ad touts MUNYON'S INHALER as positively curing colds coughs catarrh asthma bronchitis and throat and lung diseases. It claims immediate relief from congested airways and cleansed passages. Also promotes Munyon's electric machine for stiffness paralysis and neuralgia with home remedies and physician services.
Professor Oscar Gardiner signs to meet Thomas Hogan in Louisville on May 4, with observers expecting a technical bout. Frank Erne and Lavigne drew in a famed clash, while Jim Sharkey and Jim Pall plan a ten round Memphis bout. Newport grants a boxing show license for April 12 at the Newport Athletic Club, with Allen and Riley headlining. Johnny Ritchie stops Patsey Haley in Cincinnati, and other proposed bouts spark interest at regional clubs and arenas.
The railroad hearing at the State House Room 446 examined Durfee on the Duff land damages award and Florida trip. Mott admitted the street railway paid about 20000 for bridge tracks, a sum he called small but the company would pay, as the hearing adjourned to Thursday with two new bills to be introduced.
In New York on April 17, Antonio Terra shot and mortally wounded Angélin a Guisseppe after she refused to elope with him. Ferra, who boarded with the family, begged her to run away. when she ordered him out, he drew a revolver and fired. The woman's husband was at work at the time.
Police headquarters praised Sergeant Michael O'Neil and Patrolmen George A. Jordan and Walter M. Murphy of Station 4 for securing evidence in the Russell murder case. Patrolman Charles K. Hilton of Station 1 was commended for stopping runaway horses on Causeway Street on March 31. Reserve Officer Joan I. Peers of Station 16 became a patrolman for stopping runaway horses on Huntington Avenue.
Boston College announces candidate lists for pitcher catcher infield and outfield for the freshman squad. H J Ryan from Somerville High and W K Flannagan a former Dedham High pitcher lead the pitching prospects. Thomas P Hennelly of Waltham elected manager. schedule includes Arlington Framingham Natick Newton Somerville High and Thayer Adams Academy games.
Joe Nolan once a top ten mile runner and rival of Jim Grant at Spy Pond Grove in 1892 plans a comeback. He aims to challenge younger rivals and resumes training at Crescent Beach with support from friends in sporting circles.
Phillies win their third straight against Washington with strong first and last innings. Dineen and Baker relievers stumble, but McFarland Thomas Delehanty Lajoie flick and Cross pace a scoring barrage. Senator fielding rallies and base paths create tense moments amid shifting attendance and policy debates on division game bases.
Baltimore reports on April 17 note J B Day discovers a young outfielder named in Charleston during the Giants Southern trip. The article cites a promising player among several spellings and pronunciations as Day identifies him.
Baltimore bats erupt in first inning to overpower New York Giants 4 to 4 in a 45 minute game. McGraw’s men rebounded with steady defense but Colcolough’s erratic pitching led to eleven Orioles singles and a lopsided score after six innings. Jerry Nops starred with the bat as New York managed only a solitary third inning run.
Magee shines for Louisville as Chicago’s Orphans fail to score, while Magee and Powers pace a Louisville comeback thwarted by strong fielding. Decker and Ritchey key defensive plays as Louisville routs Chicago 8 to 0.
Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh Pirates 8 to 7 in a loosely played game marked by errors and misplays. Elmer Smith and McCarthy hit inside-the-park homers for Cincinnati, while three Pirates were thrown out at the plate in one inning.
The Tech freshmen beat Hopkinson 4 to 2 on Brookline Common. Both pitchers allowed many hits and base stealing troubled the catchers. Eliot produced a two base hit and stole bases as multiple players contributed in a high contact game. Time about 2 hours 20 minutes with Umpire Woods.
The Wellesley Club held its tenth annual ladies night at the Hotel Brunswick, closing a prosperous year. A reception ran from 6:00 to 6:30, followed by a banquet and a lecture by Professor Louis C. Elson on Seven Centuries of English Song. Receivers at the reception were Joseph W. Beabody, George I. Richardson, and Clarence A. Bunker.
In Waterville Maine on April 17 Louis Bressau died at 1 15 pm at his father’s home from wounds claimed to be from Frank Quiron. Quiron faces a murder charge after an assault with intent to kill warrant. He was taken to Augusta jail with Deputy Colby Getchell. Brother Joseph Quiron was held at $200 bond as a key witness. Handry Deroseby remains critically ill.
The Grand Army Club held its regular monthly meeting at the United States Hotel with about forty members present. Discussion covered attendance at the national encampment in Philadelphia and a committee reported progress on encampment plans. A banquet was voted to be held at the United States Hotel on the third Monday in May.
East Weymouth defeated Rockland 19 to 6 in the season finale. Murphy led rushes with 1, Gay 4, Mullen 234, Cashman 38. Referee Turner. Trier and Cummings noted. Attendance around 25 percent.
John McNamara senior partner of John McNamara & Sons, a noted South Boston builder and longtime resident, died at his Dedham home on Sunday of heart failure. He served Ward 14 on the City Council in 1888 and was active in local fraternal orders including Knights of Columbus Royal Arcanum Knights of Honor Legion of Honor Order of New England and United Workmen.
Three Boston area school children were treated at the Emergency Hospital after classroom accidents. James Dunn, 13, had a rubber piece lodged in his right ear. Fred Clark, 12, was treated for a bite on the right hand after a quarrel. Annis Greenberg, 92 Genesee Street, suffered a deep cut over her right eye from a fall. Each was treated and released.
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