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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1897

Page

3

Bacon of Dudley Association Smashes Three-Game Bowling Record

Dudley Association star Bacon rolled 666 across three games at Old Dorchester Club, close competition in table games and top bowling display. Dorchester won six of nine. Dudleys took two of the billiards and a wide whist margin. Fresh tournament opens at Newton Boat Club Friday with eight teams. candlepin league matches and interclubs listed. notable 200 single string by Barker and strong form from Jimmie McNeish.

Bacon Dudley Association Old Dorchester Dorchester Dudley Ome Battery Melrose Newton Boat Club South Boston Central Clack’s Alleys Meyers Rexfords Colonial Clack City Point Cambidge Boylstons Boylston Aleys Brookline Street Jefferson Nobles McCarthys City Hall Roxbury Prospect Boylston Kirby Jameson Columbia Murray & Irwin Pythians St. James Hub Iitagtpe Carruth Mangus Vs. Newton Boat Club Wellesley Mass Interclub Philedian Newtowne Kernwood Reading Glenwood Insurance League Barker United States Casualty Jimmie

Godman Club Triumphs in Roxbury Interclub Night

In the Suburban interclub tournament at Roxbury Club the Godman Club defeated Cadman Club in billiards and whist and won one bowling and pool game. Hutchinson of Cadman led with 596 for three games and a 22v first-game total, the best of the evening.

Roxbury Old Dorchester Godman Club Hutchinson Cadman Club

Allston Club Edged by Riverdale Casino Home Team

Riverdale Casino hosted Allston Club of Allston last night and defeated them as the home team posted a modest scoring margin. Individual scores were low and not detailed in the report.

Riverdale Allston Club Allston

Bowling season opens with eight teams in Roxbury race

Captain Hugh Duffy returns West and likely stars for James candle pin team. Les Miserables of Lowell enter a warm season as eight teams join the tournament. A tight Roxbury League title battle sees six teams with three tied for first as Melrose A. O. team strengthens lineup.

Hugh Duffy James Candle Les Miserables Lowell Roxbury Melrose A. O

New Bedford and regional hoops notes from the Maine League

Charley Gay of Gardiner fights typhoid fever while John Turnbull shines in Portland. New Bedford faces Pawtucket tonight and Providence visits Far River. Referee Charley O Malley becomes a Gloucester police officer. Billy Long earns praise across the Maine League for refereeing. Morgan from Pawtucket impressed for New Bedford and J Dwight Brady draws high marks for officiating. Roberts and Conway outperform last year as Jake Weihl timers last week in Whaling City. East Weymouth builds a strong lineup with Curley, Jones and Kelliher. John Smith the New Bedford goalie drains the net and halted 75 shots against Pawtucket on Thanksgiving Day.

Charley Gay Gardiner John Turnbull Portland New Bedford Pawtucket Providence Far River Charley O’malley Gloucester Billy Long Maine Morgan J. Dwight Brady Roberts Conway Jake Weihl Whaling Jake East Weymouth Mike Curley Fall River Jones Brockton Lewiston Kelliher Cage John Smith

Racing and sports notes from the era

Will Tony Thompson call at 7 this evening. Whisper bred to Star Pointer in spring. Robert J. to be used as a roadster in the future. Direct is being worked at the trot. If prepared, he will race next year. Pressure on New York Club to play Sunday ball next season. Everett Y M C A and North Shoe A A basketball at Everett tonight. Farnham resigns from Rigby Park and New England Fair management. Riley Grannan in England, a spectator when Ted Sloane won. Kid Nichols offered Princeton coaching. Bob Allen clashing with Indianapolis, may be manager captain and shortstop. Ned Manning training for match with Frank Francis at Eastport Me. Bumps had skin disease as a yearling. Over 100 enter the dumbbe’s championship at Madison Square Garden Dec 17-18. Jack Ryan praised for return to National League. Jockey Bob Isom buried at Lexington near Isaac Murphy. Sweepstakes dam Star Pointer and Hal Pointer is 27. W H Geer a fugitive from justice for swindling banks and forgery.

Tony Thompson Whisper Star Pointer Robert J New York Everett Y. M. C. A North Shoe A Everett H.F. Farnham Rigby Park New England Fair Riley Grannan England Ted Sloane Kid Nichols Boston Princeton Bob Allen Indianapolis Ned Manning Frank Francis Eastport New Jersey A. C Madison Square Garden Jack Ryan Brooklyn Bob Isom Lexington Isaac Murphy Archer America Hal Pointer W. H. Geer Syracuse Stars

A Noble Woman Dies After Brief Illness in Roxbury

Mrs. Mary A. O'Neil wife of Patrick H. O'Neil died at her state residence on Monday after a brief illness aged 67. Born in County Cork Ireland she came to America young and was mother to five sons and two daughters including Assistant United States Treasurer Joseph H. O'Neil. The Roxbury family resided near St Francis de Sales Church and will hold funeral services Thursday at 9 AM. She was famed for charity and Irish hospitality and leaves husband and six children.

Mary A Patrick H. O'Neil Boston

Esterhazys Wife Responds To Dreyfus Letter

Paris reports Comtesse Esterhazy wife of Comte Walsin Esterhazy replies to Figaro criticizing the letter that exposed private life. She says it harms a wife and mother and vows forgiveness if her husband's honor remains intact.

Paris Comtesse Esterhazy Comte Walsin Esterhazy

Salvation Army Rally Honors McIntyres in Boston

The united city corps hosted a reception in Bowdoin Square hall for Major and Mrs. McIntyre recently arrived from San Francisco. About 300 youths and friends attended as Lieutenant-Colonel William T. Cozens presided. The couple spoke on Salvation Army work in the West, notably California and San Francisco among Chinese communities.

United City Corps Salvation Army Bowdoin Square McIntyre San Francisco William T. Cozens New England MelIntyre Far West California

Death of Michael Sheehan at South Boston home

Michael Sheehan aged 69 died from alcoholic apoplexy early yesterday in the kitchen of Michael O Sullivan at 5 West Third street South Boston. He resided at 44 West Fourth street and was found asleep Monday night. death occurred about 2 a m. The notice is recorded as a special obituary.

Michael Sheehan Michael O'Sullivan West Third Street South Boston Mr. Sheehan West Fourth Street Oalvan Henry B. Humphrey H. B. Humphrey Company Irving W Humphrey Milk Street Irving W. Humpasar Mattapan

Fraternal Helpers Hold Third Annual 12 Oclock Social

Crystal Lodge No. 19 of the Fraternal Helpers held their third annual 12 oclock social in Lincoln Hall West Concord street last evening with a large attendance. The Alpha Orchestra furnished music for the event.

Crystal Lodge No. 19 Lincoln Hall Concord Street Alpha Orchestra

Harvard Seniors Debate Australian Ballot Plan for Class Officers

Harvard seniors debate adopting an Australian style ballot for class officer elections. The election committee, led by law student W S Youngman, plans nominations by signed papers, publication in the Crimson, secret ballots, a 9 am to 4 pm polling window, and a plurality rule. Opponents argue the plan favors non-society men, while supporters push two stage voting if needed.

Harvard Election Committee W. S. Youngman Mr. Youngman

Slosson Wins Billiards Match at Madison Square Garden

George F Slosson defeated George Sutton 500 to 388 in a long billiards contest at Madison Square Garden with multiple long runs and a late rally by Sutton. Referee Edward McLaughlin oversaw the match. time reported as 3 hours 46 minutes. Ives beat Daly 500 to 256 in the evening session.

New York George F. Slosson George Sutton Madison Square Garden Concert Hall Slosson Sutton Edward McLaughlin Philadelphia Ives Daly

Boxing Gossip From Boxing Rows And Rumors

Various boxing bouts and possible matchups dominate the page. McParland expected to beat Burke easily while Kuhlin versus Ryan tops New Orleans cards. Offers and refusals for Jimmy Barry, Caspar Leon, and other bouts are noted along with local exhibitions and dances.

Free to All Cure for Nervous Debility Promises Hope

A Kalamazoo ad claims a long researched remedy cures nervous debility impotence and night losses. It invites men to request the free prescription from H C Olds Box 1950 Kalamazoo Michigan and promises prompt, discreet response without revealing sources.

H. C. Olds Box Kalamazoo Mich

Ryan Beats Stift in Sixth Round Chicago Bout

Tommy Ryan of Syracuse defeated Billy Stift of Chicago by decision in the sixth round of a twenty round bout. Ryan dominated from the start, punishing Stift until police stopped the fight. The match carried a $200 purse with the loser earning $0. Peter Boyle and William Moore fought six rounds with Boyle winning by decision.

Chicago Tommy Ryan Syracuse Billy Stift Ryan Stift Peter Boyle William Mooore N. Y Boyle

Choynski Jeffries Bout Ends With Draw

In San Francisco on November 30 the Joe Choynski versus Jeffries fight was ruled a draw after twenty rounds. Early rounds favored Choynski who kept distance, while Jeffries absorbed blows and bloodied his nose in the eleventh round.

San

New York’s Martin McCue Draws With San Francisco’s Jack Dempsey

In San Francisco on a November night, Martin McCue of New York and Young Jack Dempsey of San Francisco fought fifteen rounds to a draw before the National A C. The bout preceded the Jeffries Choynski fight. McCue outclassed Dempsey in cleverness but lacked finishing power, though he punished him. Referee’s decision was hissed.

San Francisco Martin MecCue New York Jack Dempsey A. C Jeffries-Choynski McCue Dempsey

Man arraigned for forging check posing as agency rep

New York reports Irwin W Humphreys accused of posing as an agent of Humphrey Advertising Agency Boston and delivering a forged check. He was held in 1600 for grand jury. Henry B. Humphrey denies knowledge of the man and clarifies office address.

New York Irwin W. Humphreys Humphrey Advertising Agency No. 72 Milk Street Boston

Akers Stops Purtell in 90 Seconds at Birmingham Club

Arthur Akers of Birmingham quickly overwhelmed Paddy Purtell of Kansas City in a twenty round purse fight at the Birmingham Athletic Club. The bout ended in 90 seconds with Akers victorious and superior throughout.

Birmingham Navy Birmingham Athletic Club Arthur Akers Paddy Purtell Kansas City Purtell Akers

Boston Wheelmen Form 98 Meet Club At Copley Square

In a packed meeting at Copley Square Hotel Boston wheelmen launched the Boston 98 Meet Club to secure the 1898 national meet of the League of American Wheelmen. Henry E. Ducker presided in Fay’s absence as officers and committees were chosen to push the bid.

Iocal Boston League of American Wheelmen Copley Square Hotel Charles E. Fay Henry E. Ducker Ducker Board of Trade George Bull Howard B. Morine Massachusetts B. C James J. Shea Boston Retail Merchants’ Association Shea Vincy Quincy L. A Claude S. Vinton New York Mr. Ducker Mott L. A. W. Racing Board Indianapolis F. H. Porter G. F. Pond G. Frothingham J. C Kerrison Folr Forter H. B. Ducke Co. BE. Fay H. B. Morine Austin W. Pease Ralph W. Moses George A. Perkins A. G. Frothingham E. Miles G. H. Anderson Jess Paul Aldrich W. B.rackett Miss Marie Gahm Alonzo D. Peck Howard Geldert Aaron Wolfson W. Fourdrinier

Bicycle Notes Reflect Amateur Cycling Scene and Changes

A Boston area bicycle column reports on club elections, reorganizations, and upcoming races. It notes officers for Trinity Cycle Club, plans for a whist party, and the Columbia Bicycle Club’s reorganization seeking an LA W charter. It covers records, gear debates, and theft of a rider’s wheel, plus store openings and managerial changes in Worcester.

Reception for John Daly at Boston Theatre Dec 12

Boston charges prepared for John Daly event with parade from Parker House to the Boston Theatre. Over 200 participants in line and 1000 in uniform from military groups. St Patrick's Band of Somerville to perform. drum corps from South Boston joining. Daly to be guest of city. Board of Aldermen to attend and request mayor grant honorary freedom.

John Daly Boston Parker House P. J. Flatley St. Patrick’s Band Somerville South Boston Daly Oston

Railway crash at Warsaw kills eleven passengers

A passenger train at the terminus was struck by a heavy freight train causing eleven deaths and twenty two serious injuries. The collision was attributed to the error of a pointsman.

Warsaw

Sprague Renominated by Worcester Democrats for Mayor

Mayor A B R Sprague, Citizens' candidate, was endorsed by Worcester Democrats at a committee meeting after a municipal convention split. The endorsement signals support for his bid for mayor in the upcoming election.

Worcester A. B. R. Sprague Citizens

Gas Fatality In Lowell Disturbs Residents

Frank A. Keith and a woman identified as Maggie Godfrey were found suffocated by illuminating gas at 202 Lawrence Street in Lowell at about 10 a.m. The owners of the house described the pair as odd. Police and an undertaker removed the bodies pending identification while investigators review the couple’s movements and the gas setup.

Lowell Frank A. Keith Maggie Godfrey Lawrence Street James Dugdale Crowley Keith

Mr Riley Declines Comment On Mayoral Nominations

Mr Thomas Riley Democratic-Bryan candidate for Mayor is found in his Beacon Street home library avoiding questions on Mr Quincys nomination and party platforms. He promises a forthcoming letter accepting the nomination that will outline his views and stance.

Thomas Riley Beacon Street Mr. Riley Mr. Quincy Quincy Scery

Rally backs Borofsky in Ward 8. Quincy endorsed by Hebrews

A Lusitana Hall gathering of Hebrew supporters urged Samuel H. Borofsky for the Boston Common Council Ward 8. Speakers praised Mayor Josiah Quincy as just and impartial, with Congressman John F. Fitzgerald pledging loyalty to Quincy and urging support for Borofsky.

Samuel H. Borofsky Common Council Josiah Quincy Lusitana Hall Hanover Street Moses M. Reinhertz Mr. Borofsky Quincy Charles E. Barnett Ward 9 Borofsky Barnett Finklestein John F. Fitzgerald

Ward 8 GOP club denounces Alderman Berwin in city race

A Republican club formed in Ward 8 unanimously declares opposition to Alderman William Berwin. The group supports Edwin A. Curtis for mayor and opposes Berwin citing alleged corrupt acts and Democratic ties. W.W. Farr chairs, H. M. Pear signs as secretary.

Edwin A. Curtis Board of Aldermen Boston William Berwin Tas W.W. W. Farr H. M. Pear

Chelsea Citizens suffer mayor race without candidate

The Citizens party of Chelsea lacks a mayoral hopeful after Seth J. Littlefield declined. A local committee failed to persuade Jabez K. Montgomery to run and Associate Justice Frank H B Fitz of the Chelsea Police Court also refused. George W Ford withdraws from Alderman-at-large two year race. John Duncan receives Citizens endorsement. Hebert A Norton of Ward 4 is endorsed for re election to the Board of Aldermen.

Citizens’ Party of Chelsea Seth J. Littlefield Jabez K. Montgomery Frank HB. Fitz Citizens Hebert A. Norton

Chelsea Aldermen OK Bonds to Pay City Debt

The Chelsea Board of Aldermen authorized the city treasurer to issue bonds in 126 thousand dollars payable in 191 for debt payment. The city engineer reported snow and ice funds exhausted. A hearing was held on McGovern's petition to appoint an inspector for hawkers and pedlers.

Chelsea

Ward 7 forms Young Men Democratic Club in Roxbury

Citizens meet to organize the Young Men Democratic Club of Ward 7 electing Daniel A. Griffin chairman and D A Mebign secretary they back Charles F. OConnell for Common Council at the Dec 2 caucus and plan further action. A Roxbury Literary Association meeting votes to support Josiah Quincey for Mayor and Salem D Charles for Alderman with a follow up special meeting next Monday. Daniel J Gallagher of Newton invited for a smoke talk next Monday. A Tammany Club rally in Roughan’s Hall tonight backs Major Patrick McManus for Common Council with speakers Kyle Crowley Duffy and McManus. Friends of Daniel W Gallagher of Ward 2 East Boston stage a large parade and rallies ending at Columbia Hall. North End speakers push Michael J Mecolan renomination in Ward 6 with McColgan MecMackin Mullin Farren and OBrien presiding.

Ward 7 Young Men’s Democratic Club Daniel A. Griffin D. A. Mebign Charles F. O'Connell Roxbury Literary Association Josiah Quincey Salem D. Charles Daniel J. Gallagher Newton Tammany Club Roughan's Hall Patrick McManus Common Council Patrick Kyle William C. Crowley James J. Duffy Friends Daniel W. Gallagher Boston Columbia Hall North End Michael J. Mecolan Mr. McColgan Thomas J. MecMackin William Mullin James Farren Andrew PF O’brien

O Connor Lectures On The Irish Race At Home And Abroad

John J. O Connor of Dublin University delivered an instructive lecture last evening in Kossuth Hall to a large audience. The talk, titled The Irish Race at Home and Abroad, was organized under the auspices of Division 22.

Kossuth Hall John J. O'Connor Dublin University Division 22

Barber License Proposal To Regulate State Barbers

The Boston Barbers Union urges a legislative bill requiring three year apprenticeships and a diploma to open shops. A three member board would issue registrations, deny to convicts or contagious disease cases, with penalties from ten to one hundred dollars or up to ninety days in jail for violations.

Union Boston Barbers’ Union

Ebony Belles minstrel show delights Chelsea crowd

The second annual Ebony Belles minstrel show at Chelsea Academy of Music featured Miss Virginia Fair as interlocutor and Miss Bessie Logan as Polly Honeydew. Performances included colorfully costumed numbers, a Goddess of Liberty tableau by Miss Sara M. Stone, an Amazon march, a stump speech by Mrs. E May Oldrieve, and a sketch titled Coonville Courtship.

Alfareta Council Degree of Pocahontas Chelsea Chelsea Academy of Music John J. Coleman Virginia Fair Minnie Edna Miller Lucinda Lightfoot Otis Swain Araminta Thumb Bessie Logan Polly Honeydew Allen Light Tambos Lulu Snowball Clara I. Norton Violet Primrose John A. Fitz Cynthia Featherweight John A. Orcutt J. I. van Buskirk Andrew Jackson Elizabeth Folsom Herbert Streeter America Sara M. Stone Goddess of Liberty E. May Oldrieve Coonville

Shipping and rail rivalry shadow Halifax trade plans

Reports claim Hon. L. Baker of Yarmouth Steamboat Co plans to reroute Boston and Yarmouth steamers via Shelburne to Halifax, opposing the Dominion Atlantic rail and steamship service. Other items note lumber cargoes from Saint John, sugar in Honolulu, a historic Newport clearance paper, Elder-Dempster line talks, Cape Ann and Cambroman routes, Sapelo dredging, and the sale of the New Brunswick steamer.

Prince Edward Yarmouth N.S Halifax Shelburne St. John N. B Maren Buenos Ayres Honolulu New York George W. Pettes Naval Office Custom House Newport, R. L Walter P. Hall J. G. Hall & Co Elder-Dempster Here Bristol Avonmouth Montreal Constitution Wharf Etolia Cape Ann Central Wharf Gloucester Henry M. Godfrey Cambroman Liverpool London Georgia Sapelo United States Marshal Swift Magee’s Wharf Chelsea New Brunswick Thomas Butler & Co

Cyprus Steamer Runs Aground At Spikerplaat

The British steamer Cyprus under Captain Galbraith from Boston on October 12 ran ashore at Spikerplaat during yesterday’s gale near Antwerp. Her rudder and stern post are gone but she does not leak. She floats only if her cargo is lightened promptly. otherwise she will likely be a total loss.

Antwerp Cyprus Galbraith Boston Here Spikerplaat

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