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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1896

Page

3

Malden Man Reports Magnetic Healing Power Gaining Notice

Timothy W. Lincoln a retired merchant of 365 Salem Street Malden claims a magnetic healing power gained during a thunderstorm in Bath Maine He says he has cured nearly 100 people since July and plans to open an office at his home He describes aiding a former bookkeeper Mr Rand born 1838 Wellfleet Cape Cod now 58 with nervous prostration after a long sea career and typhoid fever earlier in life He recounts a pension angle and weight changes linked to his health journey.

Timothy W. Lincoln Salem Street Malden Bath Mr. Lincoln Cosey Mal Rand Maplewood Mr. Rand Wellfleet Cape Cod W. G. Anderson Boston Galveston Tex Texas United States Pension Agent

Cures Attributed to Electrical Current From Bath Storm

The speaker claims healing powers from an electrical current received during a Bath storm. He says cures happened without touch, including rheumatism relief for a Malden pastor and other patients. An Ottawa pension case described as linked to his method notes a $12 monthly pension and back pay. The new dealer, owner of substantial Malden property, plans further trials, including Mr Haworth.

Bath R. P. Walker Malden Methodist Church Asbury Grove

Wine Lot Sale At 21 and 22 India Street

Directly opposite the south side of Boston Custom blouse offers five quart bottles of California wines including Angelica Port Sherry Muscatel and Catawba with free packing for 14 dollars or full sized St Julien claret for 1 dollar, or both lots together for 2 dollars. Brevity note shows Brintnall and J W O Connor.

India ST Boston California

Norfolk Districts Reapportionment Limits Brooklines Seats

Norfolk county commissioners completed reapportioning the county Representative districts. Brookline’s bid for two seats was denied. Districts 1 Dedham Norwood. 2 Brookline. 3 Hyde Park. 4 Milton Canton. 5 Quincy two seats. 6 Weymouth Brantree two seats. 7 Avon Randolph Holbrook. 8 Stoughton Sharon Walpole. 9 Wellesley Needham Dover Medfield Millis. 10 Foxboro Norfolk Franklin Bellingham Medway Wrentham two seats.

Dedham Norfolk County Brookline Norwood Hyde Park Milton Canton Quincy Weymouth Braintree Avon Randolph and Holbrook Stoughton Sharon Walpole Wellesley Needham Dover Medfield Millis Foxboro Norfolk Franklin Bellingham Medway Wrehtham

Finzer's Five Brothers Chewing Tobacco Ad

A promotional blurb for Finzer's Five Brothers chewing tobacco targets "the most particular chewers" and touts the product as ideal for those who demand exacting standards in their chew. The claim emphasizes quality and suitability for discerning users.

Finzer

Piper Heidleick sece champagn

Advertisement lists beverage quantities with prices. Baskets in quarts at 24.75 each and pints at 26.25 each. Single quart bottle priced at 2.08 and single pint bottle 0.10. Brintnall & Co. located at 21 and 22 India Street.

Piper Heidleick Sece Champagn

Boston Aldermanic Report Details Additional Representatives

A fragmented report notes Boston gains two more Beatrickton representatives as an aldermanic matter progresses. The text references an allotment of additional council seats and another day for disclosure of the aldermanic report.

Suffolk district apportionment favors Boston with 28 districts

The Board of Aldermen accepted a report dividing Suffolk into twenty eight representative districts. Boston gains two seats per ward, Chelsea loses one, and Chelsea portions join Revere and Winthrop. The plan lists district by district voter counts and two representatives per district, with Chelsea wards forming the remaining districts and Revere hosting the twenty eighth district.

Board of Aldermen Suffolk County Boston Chelsea Ward Suffolk Revere Winthrop Beoston Cere General Court

New Yorks Win Ten Inning Battle Over Washingtons

New York defeats Washington in ten innings to climb from tenth place. German outpitched Meekin while Bekley produced four RBIs and scored a run. O'Brien hit a homer as attendance reached about 3,000 with key errors by both sides.

New York New Yorks Washingtons Meekin Bekley O’brien Washington Meekind Warner German McGuire

Cleveland Triumph Over Chicago After Late Rally

The Cleveland nine rallied in the eighth inning with five timely hits to defeat Chicago in a closely played game. Pitcher Friend allowed few hits, while Young was steady until the late frame. Pfef fer was fined 40 for objecting to a decision that cost the Colts the contest. Attendance 660. Score Cleveland 5 Chicago 4. Hits Cleveland 9 Chicago 8. Errors Cleveland 3 Chicago 1. Batteries Young Zimmer Friend Kittridge.

Chicago Clevelands Friend Young Pfeffer Colts Cleveland Chicezo Sccbacst Zimmer Kittridge

Pittsburg and Louisville Tie with Extra Inning Victory

Pittsburg beat Louisville 9 to 5 in ten innings after Pittsburg players exploited Hill's pitching. McFarlan struck out badly, Smith hit a homer, and Mce Creary and Dexter were fined $10 for kicking. Attendance 1,500. Pitchers Kil Len and Merritt for Pittsburg Holmes and Dexter for Louisville.

Louisville Pittsburg Hill McFarlan Smith MceCreary Dexter C.des Killen Merritt Holmes

Brooklyn Beats Orange A C In Five Inning Tilt

The Brooklyn National League team narrowly beat the Orange Athletic Club at Orange Oval as both teams played well through five innings. A wild overthrow by Westervelt sparked the collapse and Brooklyn won 15 to 6.

Orange N. J Brooklyn Orange Athletic Club Orange Oval Westervelt A. C

New Bedford Beats Fall River In Pitchers Duel

In the New England League at Fall River New Bedford pitcher Plummer shut down Fall River with solid fielding supporting him. Attendance reached 700 as New Bedford won 8 to 7. Base hits favored New Bedford 8 to 7 with one error per side. Batteries Plummer Rupert Mona han and Murphy.

Fall River Mass New Bedford Plummer All River Rupert Monahan Murphy

Sergeant Dennis Corcoran Charged With Assault in Cambridge

Supplementary charges were filed against Sergeant Dennis Corcoran of Station 3 Cambridge by Chief Cloyes and forwarded to Mayor Bancroft. The charges include intoxication while on duty and assault. A hearing is set for this morning with Sergeant Corcoran represented by Richard J. McKellegett. Seven patrolmen are summoned to testify.

Dennis Corcoran Cambridge Cloyes Bancroft Corcoran Richard J. McKellegett

Syracuse and Providence Play By Play Summary

One man reached first base as Garry hit a three base shot to center field fence. The score shows Syracuse seven Providence one in the noted frame with earned runs Syracuse two Providence zero. Garry hit the three base hit while Shearon and Cooney added two base hits. Double plays by Shearon and Carey.

Garry Syracuse Sochen Providence Shearon Cooney Carey

Buffalo Defeats Wilkesbarre to Strengthen Third Place

Buffalo beat Wilkesbarre 8 to 6 as Gannon left with an injury and Wadsworth finished. Luckey pitched for the Blackbirds and held Buffalo to 6 runs. Attendance reported at 2,000. Buffalo had 10 hits to Wilkesbarre's 10 with 2 errors for Buffalo and 3 for Wilkesbarre. Gannon, Wadsworth, Urquhart, Luckey, Wente were the listed pitchers.

Buffalo N. Y Wilkesbarres Gannon Wadsworth Luckey Blackbirds Wilkesbarre Gannon, Wadsworth Urquhart Luckey and Wente

Rochester Whips Springfield As Herndon Wins Fourth Game

Rochester wins fourth game of Springfield series as Herndon prevails. Burns uses T Smith and Seymour to alter luck. Johnson misplays a fly. Attendance 600. Scoring and hits listed with Bottenus Daly Mulvey Sheffler Brouthers among the standouts.

Rochester N. Y Herndon Burns T. Smith Seymour Johnson Rochester Sayeeesiass Springfield Bottenus Daly Mulvey Sheffler Brouthers

Toronto Wins After Seven-Run Eighth Inning Show

In Toronto on Aug 4, the home club built a late surge in the eighth inning to overcome Scranton. Toronto scored seven runs after Brown weakened, securing a victory with 8 hits to Scranton’s 13 and 2 errors to 6. Attendance was 400. Dunn and Sugden starred for Toronto, Brown and Outcat for Scranton.

Toronto Brown Torontos Scranton Dunn Sugden Outcat

Umpire Flood Dropped From Naugatuck League

Bridgeport Conn Aug 4 President Porter of the Naugatuck Valley League assigned Tim Flood of Ansonia to umpire the Bridgeport Derby game this afternoon despite protests from O Rourke and Greist. A majority of the umpire committee dropped Flood from the staff this morning.

Bridgeport. Conn Porter Naugatuck Valley League Tim Flood Ansonia O'Rourke Greist New Haven Flood

Pitcher Fry Held By Hartford Manager

President Sam Crane of the Atlantic Baseball League informs Hartfords manager Barnie that Pitcher Fry formerly of the New Havens will remain with Hartford, settling the dispute with the Newarks who claimed him.

Hartford. Conn Sam Crane Atlantic Baseball League Barnie Hartfords Fry New Havens Newarks

Boxing Rumors Hint at Dixon O Rourke Reunion

Boxing gossip suggests George Dixon may rejoin O Rourke’s management after a recent separation. Dixon confirms offers to box at O Rourke’s club if opposed by proper inducements, expects fights late August or early September, and defends himself against rumors of drinking while in the provinces. He recalls a hotel incident and a $2 fine, and outlines plans to meet Paul Kelly, Seady Bill Quinn, and Joe Walcott, aiming to revive a title chase. Charley Mitchell reportedly will visit America soon for a big matchup prior to Horton bill deadlines.

George Dixon O'Rourke O’ Rourke Dixon O’rourke George St. John Halifax St. Jom Tommy Dixon Paul Kelly Rochester N. Y Kelly Seady Bill’ Quinn Dick O’brien Curt Joe Walcott Quinn Walcott Brooklyn Bridge A. C Charley Mitchell America Charles Atlantic Arive New York George V. Tuohey

Augusta and Bangor finish tied after rough contest

In Augusta Maine on August 4 the game ended at darkness with a 6 6 scoreless tie after a hard fought innings. Mavis showed speed while Newell puzzled the visitors replacing Clare. Attendance was 300 as Augusta made nine base hits to Bangor seven with three Augusta errors. Batteries Clare Newell and Butler Mains Roach.

Brockton Asshug Doon Aretty Nicholseplai Lewis Korwan Mclina Boston Monases Augusta Mavis Newell Clare Barror Bangor Butler Mains Roach

Syracuse Stars Win Fourth Straight Beating Providence 7 2

In Syracuse New York on August 4 the Stars defeated Providence 7 to 2 for their fourth consecutive victory. Whitehill pitched solidly allowing few hits while stifling the visitors until late in the game. The win highlighted sharp fielding throughout the contest.

Syracuse N. Y Syracuse Stars Providence Whitehill

Fourteenth round in international chess tournament in Nuremberg

Tarrasch had a bye as the fourteenth round began. By adjournment only one game finished with Charousek defeating Porges in a Scotch gambit after forty moves. Janowski beat Steinitz in a Queen's gambit declined after forty-five moves. Walbrodt beat Tschigorin in a Philidor defense after forty-six moves. Albin defeated Blackburne in a Falkbeer gambit after thirty-nine moves. Pillsbury beat Teichmann in a Gioco piano after forty-six moves. Schiffers defeated Showalter in a Queen's gambit declined after sixty-six moves. Lasker beat Winawer in a Ruy Lopez after forty-four moves. Schallopp and Schlechter drew a Vienna game after seventy-one moves. Maroczy vs Marco adjourned in a Gioco piano.

Nuremberg Tarrasch Charausek Porges Janowski Steinitz Walbrodt Tschigorin Philidors Albin Blackburne Falkbeer

Tennis Roundup at Centre Harbor Sees Huntress Top Grant

In Centre Harbor New Hampshire August 4 a day of close tennis featured L J Grant versus G L Huntress Jr with Huntress prevailing 9-7 7-5 after spirited rallies. Other results include Terry edging Wrightington while Paret seeks the state title and the new senior cup.

Centre Harbor N. H L. J. Grant G. L. Huntress, Jr Huntress Grant New York Wrightington Terry Paret J. T. Walker Co. H. McDuffie A. E. Wright A. M. Lyman M. Jackson P. H. Curtis T. B. Sanborn W. H. Fox

Old Orchard Opens Meet With Fast 2:18 Pace Winner Vesta

Old Orchard Me Aug 4 The race card opened to strong attendance. Vesta, the Baltimore mare, won the 2:18 pace with a best time of 2 10 1 4. Oddity of Lewiston took one heat, Repina was distanced in the first heat, Madeline Pollard of Salem won the 2:25 pace in 2:13 1 4, and Dexter K. bred by Patrick Kane won the 2:30 trot after six heats with best heat 2:17 1 2. Agnes and Chazy also among winners.

Old Orchard Baltimore Vesta Oddity Lewiston Repina Rigby Madeline Pollard Salem Dexter K Owend Patrick Kane Deering, Me Agnes Chazy

Pleasant Affair Attracts Five Thousand At Downer Landing

The English picnic and athletic games of the Order Sons of St George drew 5000 spectators to Downer Landing yesterday. Events included a 75-yard handicap won by Wilson with Tabby second, old men's 100 yards won by Ham mersley, and the 100-yard championship won by R P Harwood of Victoria Lodge. J Maynard and J Brodie claimed several wins in sprints and handicaps. Harwood and Leavitt led in multiple events, with others placing in races and the greased pole and duck races.

Order Sons of J. A. Leavitt W. Manning Tom Keane J. Brodie J. McCusker Ll. W. Blardy Piper Donovan J. L. McCusker A. Lynes Tony Thompson

New Cape Ann Boats Race Eleven Mile Gloucester Course

A Gloucester race saw Cape Ann boats sail an eleven mile course from Pavilion Beach to Eastern Point to Nor mans Wee and back. With a southwest wind, two new boats joined the field. The Coot owned by Farrell Dugo won the first leg and took the Spe tis at Peaw cketes prize. Other winners were the Tanten, Brownie, and Circe.

Gloucester Cape Ann Pavilion Beach Norman Coot Farrell Dugo Tanten Brownie Circe

Gaps and Medals Games Attract Big Crowd At Lovell

The event at Lovell's Grove today supports St. Joseph's Church West End building fund. Prizes include silver cups and gold and silver medals, among the finest seen in this region this year. Entries feature nearly all top competitors. team race for blood promises a thrilling rivalry.

Lovell’s Grove St. Joseph’s Church West End

Boston Cyclists and Deals Stir Local Rides

Tom Butler heads to Buffalo for three days of racing after signing a two year deal with E C Stearns & Co. Nat Butler races on another wheel amid rumors of quitting Palmer tires. Transit racers Ray McDonald H P Mosher and others join the team as managers assemble a five man quint for photo to mark victory at Cambridge. A Sacred Heart parish race in Cambridgeport and visits by Mott and wife to Baltimore round out a busy cycling news day in Boston.

Tom Butler Boston Buffalo Nat Tom E. Cc. Stearns & Co Bald Syracuse Stearns Nat Butler Palmer Tires Palmer Tire Press Cycling Club Ray McDonald Albert & J. M. Anderson Quint Transit J. W. Bragdon Tigers Cambridge L. P. Callahan J. E. Walsh Portland Jack Burns W. Pierce Watson Coleman Glines League Sacred Heart Parish Chestnut Magazine Cambridgeport Lechmere Albert Mott Baltimore J. M. Erwen William Twinkle The Bicycle News of Chicago Parker’s

Bryan's Letter to Canton Silver supporters

From Canton Ohio Aug 4 Bryan writes to John C Harmony secretary of the Bryan Club. He notes Tacoma national committeeman George W Thompson expects Washington to back Bryan and free silver. He praises independent spirit and says silver sentiment crosses party lines.

Lincoln Neb Bryan George W. Thompson Tacoma Wash National Silver Party Thompson Washington John C. Harmony Bryan Club Canton United States

Yachting Notes Show Local Yacht Activities and Purchases

Mr. Nicholas F. McCarthy prepares a short Fortuna cruise for Columbia Yacht Club. J J Gillespie purchased the Water Witch from D J Longley and plans to sail Eastern waters then bring her to Boston via New York. Twenty Village Yacht Club members from South Boston camp at Weir River for two weeks or more with Nancy, Creole and Cora, hosting ladies night and mock trials on Thursdays.

Nicholas F. McCarthy Fortuna Columbia Yacht Club J. J. Gillespie Water Witch D. J. Longley Assemblyman New York Boston Village Yacht Club South Boston Weir River Nancy Creole Cora

To Cash Purchasers of Bicycles

McCANN'S at 47 West Broadway, extensions 5, advertises bicycles for cash sales to buyers seeking immediate purchase options.

McCann’s Broadway

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