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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1894

Page

3

New England AAU Won’t Disband Amid Debate

The New England Association of the Amateur Athletic Union narrowly defeated a motion to call a special meeting to consider disbanding. The B A A favored reorganizing to weed out fake clubs. several clubs expressed support for continued membership and investigations. A board of three will investigate all clubs, with a likely withdrawal by the B A A under discussion.

New England Association Amateur Athletic Union George W. Beals N. EB. A Maccabe Houlihan Natick Y. M. C. A Natick Club B.A. A Stimpson New England Skating Association Cooper Social and Athletic Club Crescent Boat Club Dorchester Athletic Club Newton Athletic Association Riverside Boat Club St. Mary’s A. C Suffolk A. C Natick Y. M. C. Lyceum Worcester Athletic Club East Boston A, A

Polo Gossip Prominent Teams Set for Week at West Newton

Three polo games loom at the West Newton rink this week. Providence with Hipson Newcomb Leydon Mal Smith and Al Swords faces the champions tonight in a strong matchup. Salem with Redd Smith meets the Bostons tomorrow as both teams aim for a hot contest. Friday hosts Pawtuckets led by Billy Mc Gunigle with Griffin out, signaling a stout but reduced lineup.

West Newton Street Providence Hipson Newcomb Leydon Mal Smith al Swords Providences Salems Redd Smith Bostons Selee Pawtuckets Billy McGunigle Griffin

Piper Donovan Found Guilty on Disturbing the Peace

Natick sprinter known as Piper Donovan was tried in Middlesex Superior Court on charges of disturbing the peace and assaulting two officers during a June arrest attempt. The jury found him guilty of disturbing the peace and not guilty of assault, with Donovan signaling plans to pursue civil damages.

Piper” Donovan Natick Sheffield Middlesex Superior Court Demerritt Littlefield Middlesex Yeomen Fessenden Wier T. W. Coakley Piper Natick’s Common Donovan Coakley Weir Demerritt and Littlefield

Harvard Names Charlie Brewer Captain For Next Football Season

Charlie Brewer is selected to captain the Harvard football team for the upcoming season. A junior with three varsity years, he is praised for game knowledge, leadership, and popularity. Brewer previously starred at Hopkins Academy and excels in running, dodging, and interference, also earning honors in row team and track.

Charlie Brewer Harvard Brewer Crimson Yale Jack Fairchild Hopkins Holmes Field

Selee Plans Boston Baseball Camp and Spring Schedule

Boston manager Frank Selee schedules 1914 spring camp at Hot Springs Ark reports to Columbia March 8 coaches and pitchers in national reputation target. Club to play Charleston Savannah Augusta Atlanta Petersburg Richmond Princeton Wesleyan Yale Providence tests with Patriots Day start and hopes to regain Baltimore standing with Stivetts solid pitching.

Frank Selee Boston Bostons Hot Springs Ark Columbia D. C Charleston Savannah Augusta Atlanta Petersburg Richmond Princeton Wesleyan Yale Providence Patriots Selee Baltimores Stivetts

Shamrocks Challenge Emmets Of Chelsea In Gaelic Match

Shamrock Gaelic football club of Worcester plans to challenge the Emmets of Chelsea for a game. After a Thanksgiving Day defeat they claim readiness and offer a $100 stake if Chelsea can beat them.

Worcester Shamrock Emmets Chelsea Shamrocks

Bradford Boat Club Elects New Officers

A Sunday meeting of the Bradford Boat Club elected officers including President J. B. Dolan Vice President D. Lynch Recording Secretary B. F. Fallon Financial Secretary W. J. Cleary Treasurer J. McAuliffe and Captain Joseph Maguire.

Bradford Boat Club J. B. Dolan D. Lynch B. F. Fallon W. J. Cleary J. McAuliffe Joseph Maguire

Flower's Arrest in Boston Over Swindle Case

Dr. R. C. Flower, sought for escaping Chicago officers since October, is under arrest in Chicago awaiting trial for swindling N. C. Foster of 45000. Flower and Paschal H. Smith allegedly deceived Foster with false claims about Doming Land & Water Company and its bonds. Foster indicted after investigating in Cook County. Flower fled to Terre Haute then wandered, aided by detectives. Boston ties noted to Hotel Flower and related ventures.

R. C. Flower Chicago World's Fair City N. C. Foster Wisconsin Boston Paschal H. Smith Smith Deming Land & Water Company Territory New Mexico Doming Land Company Doming Foster Cooks County Ill Flower Terre Haute Ind Gerraughty Dr. Flower Columbus Avenue Grand Hotel R. C. Flower Medical Company Peoria Reed City

Dunraven To Challenge For Americas Cup Again

A Glasgow dispatch reports the Earl of Dunraven will renew his bid to win the America's Cup, sending a challenge to the New York Yacht Club. Designer Watson will create the yacht, with drawings prepared and taken from Glasgow to Ireland. Henderson & Meadowside will build the boat.

New York Glasgow Evening Sun Earl of Dunraven New York Yacht Club Watson Lord Dunraven Wattson Ireland Henderson & Meadowside

After Detroit Franchise Expected As State Seeks Club

Thomas L State of Detroit has applied to the American Association for the city’s new baseball franchise. He claims strong financial backing and cites early support from some league organizers. State, a veteran ball player not on the field since 1883, runs a Jefferson Avenue livery stable.

Detroit Thomas L. State American Association New Baseball League

Sampson Denies Hosting Denizens of Lager Raid

At 41 Leverett Street Mr. H. H. Sampson disputes Boston police claims of a raid and lager found there. Police report says James Downey, a resident, delivered four gallons of lager to officers. Sampson asserts he was not asked to entertain officers and denies Downey’s presence.

H. H. Sampson Boston Mr. Sampson Leverett Street James Downey Sampson Downey

New Hampshire Officials Confirm Judicial and Rail Posts

Governor and council confirm Samuel W. Emery as judge of Portsmouth Police Court and reappoint Hon. F. E. B. Sanborn as railroad commissioner for three years to succeed himself.

Concord N. H Samuel W. Emery Portsmouth Sanborn

Portfolios Offered in Physical Development Series

Readers desiring portfolios in the Physical Development Series should address PUGILISTIC PUBLISHING CO. at 1813 Walnut St Philadelphia. Each portfolio costs 16 cents postpaid without coupon.

Pugilistic Publishing CO Walnut St Philadelphia Penn

Cambridge clergymen rally for no license in Union Hall

At a Union Hall Cambridgeport meeting last evening the no license committee chairman Foxcroft revealed letters sent to Boston brewers and major liquor wholesalers seeking funds to push Cambridge for license. Representative Daniel H. Coakley named as champion of the license interest. The letter was read aloud.

Cambridge Union Hall Cambridgeport Foxcroft Mittee Boston Daniel H. Coakley

Cambridge License Fight Appeals to Local Business Leaders

A letter from Cambridge business figures urges support for a license vote overturning decades of no license. Daniel H. Coakley leads a renewed campaign with strong backing and calls for active fundraising and voter outreach. Citizens pack a Nov 14 rally as church leaders and charities weigh in.

Hustling in Newton Ward 2 Election Heat

Newton voters rush to polls as eleventh hour campaigning picks up for candidates in Ward 2. L. E. G. Green Republican backs his record while E. P. Hatch Citizens' party runs a vigorous battle. Race for two school committee seats centers on Mary Martin, one of the board's two women members, with contests also in Wards 2 and 6 for Common Council seats.

Fall River Brady Dwight Foresters Hall Bowery Finnegan Luby David A. Kearns Kearns Quirk Charles Fisher Newton L. E. G. Green E. P. Hatch Citizens’ Party Mary Martin Common Council

Dolan Campaign Rallies Draw Large Boston Audiences

Labor candidate James P. Dolan spoke at two large rallies in Wards 19 and 20. Speakers including Frank K. Foster and John F. O Sullivan urged election, highlighting Dolan s labor record and efforts to abolish the contract labor system.

James P. Dolan Vine Street Mr. Dolan Frank K. Foster John F. O'Sullivan P. J. Haley The Building Trades Council D. J. Ryan House Smiths Dolan Cabot Street Bath House Ward 20

Malden Election Sparks Key School Controversy

Malden voters prepare for a high turnout in the city election driven by the Daniels school superintendent issue. Citizens oppose Daniels while independents pledge support. Citizens leaders forecast a 1000 vote mayoral edge for Stevens, independents claim Farnham mayoral win.

Malden Daniels Citizens Citizens’ Party Stevens John E. Farnham

Hottest Municipal Election Sets Waltham In Fire

Waltham voters head to the polls tomorrow for a fierce mayoral contest. Democratic candidate Judge Smith runs a strong campaign while Republicans back Judge Milton with confidence. The license question dominates, with last year’s pro license margin overturned toward no license by a sizable majority.

Waltham Judge Smith Judge Milton

Resolutions Back Dock Labor Support Dolan for Alderman

A mass meeting of dock laborers and long shoremen in Union Hall adopted resolutions favoring municipal work in Boston including subway and bridge projects for residents of Charles Town. Speakers T. B. McCarthy P. Reynolds J. Hagerty W. H. Sullivan and J. K. O'Sullivan urged election of James P. Dolan to the Board of Aldermen.

Charlestown Boston Union Hall T. 8. McCarthy P. J. Reynolds J. Hagerty W. H. Sullivan James P. Dolan Board of Aldermen

Quiet Democratic Unity Shapes Woburn Campaign

In Woburn the municipal race has been unusually quiet as Democrats unite. George F. Bean is seen as a strong nominee while Allen backers pursue quiet campaigning. Allen’s legislative service is cited as a key qualification and he is a lifelong resident known to voters.

Woburn George F.bean Allen Alen

Prohibition Law and Order League Formed in Nashua

In Nashua New Hampshire a large Beacon Hall meeting launched a Law and Order League branch to enforce the prohibitory law. Captain E M Shaw was named president Gilman C Shattuck secretary and John B Tillotson treasurer. Prosecutions will start immediately.

Nashua N. H Beacon Hall Law and Order League E. M. Shaw Gilman C. Shattuck John B. Tillotson

Gloucester Mayoral Race Promises Quiet Balloting Tomorrow

Gloucester voters prepare for a calm municipal election with a small slate. Mayor candidates are Benjamin F. Cook, Republican, and Archibald N. Donahue, independent, as polling opens tomorrow.

Gloucester Benjamin F. Cook Archibald N. Donahue

Re-elected Mayor Leads Woonsocket Vote Tally

Aram J. Bothier a Republican was re elected mayor with 1584 votes while Etienne C. Delabarre a Democrat collected 1246. Republicans also won four of five aldermen seats and twelve of fifteen common council seats.

Woonsocket R. I Aram J. Bothier Etienne CC. Mdelabarre

Detroit chemists to manufacture anti toxine

The Marine Hospital service confirms Parker Davis & Co. of Detroit is preparing to manufacture anti toxine for diphtheria. Dr Roux's discovery has created European excitement, and American physicians are eager to test the remedy.

Washington Marine Hospital Service Parker Davis & Co Detroit

Ward 22 Improvement Association Meeting Notice

A public meeting of the Ward 22 Improvement Association will be held Tuesday evening December 4 at Tremont Hall Roxbury Crossing. Residents and taxpayers are urged to attend to discuss local matters.

Ward 22 Improvement Association Tremont Hall Roxbury Crossing

Lynn factory strike hearing on visitation injunction

Salem December 3 hearing on the injunction served on John Hughes Allen B Stevens Horace M Eaton H J V Agette Thomas Lahey and William F Butler of Lynn to show cause why they should not be restrained from visiting Francis W Breed's Lynn factory where a strike is under way. Judge Bond adjourned the hearing until this morning to summon more witnesses.

Salem John Hughes Allen B. Stevens Horace M. Eaton H. J. V. Agette Thomas Lahey William F., Butler Lynn Francis W. Breed Bond

James P. Johnston Declared Mayor By Two-Vote Margin

In New London recounts for the October mayoral race Democrat James P. Johnston gains a two vote majority. Bentley's counsel relinquishes further contest, ending the effort.

New London Conn James P. Johnston A. J. Bentley

Roberts Backed for Ward 15 Common Council

The Peninsular One Hundred Association on November 28 unanimously voted to support James Roberts for Ward 15 Common Council. The endorsement came in a letter to the Post from R. Beven, president, and Harrison, secretary.

Peninsular One Hundred Association James Roberts Common Council R. Beven Harrison

Ward 12 Rally Seeks Support for Democratic Ticket

An important rally for the Democratic ticket will be held at the ward room at Pine and Washington streets on Friday evening December 7 at 7 30. Francis Peabody Jr and the entire Democratic aldermanic nominees will be present to address the meeting.

Pine and Washington Streets Francis Peabody, Jr

Chelsea Council Trails Pedlars Tax Measure Passed

At Chelsea Common Council last evening an ordinance regulating hawkers and pedlars was approved to be enrolled. It imposes a $25 annual license fee for all non-residents.

Chelsea

Chelsea Aldermen slate shuffled for Ward 3 seats

The Chelsea citizens' committee moved two nominees in Ward 3. Alvin Litchfield is placed on the two-year term ticket and John O. Fryer for the one-year term.

Chelsea Citizens’ Committee Alvin Litchfield John O. Fryer

Physignomical Hair Cutting at Tremont Row

An advertises hair and beard tailoring to facial features at AL LANDER 19 Tremont Row opposite Brattle Street. Claims twelve years experience with barbering for Harvard Tufts College Boston University and the School of Technology.

Allander Tremont Row Brattle St Harvard Tufts College Boston University School of Technology

Boston Election Notices Read Across Wards 2 Through 21

City Clerk announces December 11 1894 polling in multiple precincts for mayor street commissioner board of aldermen school committee and liquor license referenda. Voters in wards 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 must vote at designated polling places between 6 AM and 4 PM.

Iren Tue Hill Munroe St Booth Walnut Ave Crawford St oBooth Westland Ave Ira Allen Leon St Day's Parker St Longwood Ave Ward Phillips St Martin Huntington Ave Comins Tremont St Lot Trémont St Calumet St Lucretia Crocker Heath St Lowell Centra St Methodist Washington, St Webb Porter St Margaret Fuller Schoo Gien Road Tappan Lexington St Bowditch Green St Chapman Eutaw St Chestnut Ave Old Brooks St Agassiz Brewer St Reservoir White St Curtis Hall South St Emerson Prescott St Wade Walk Noble Princeton St. Hill St Maverick Bennington St Hyde Park Ave Mt. Hope St Florence’ St Lyman Paris St Westerly Hall Centre St Austin Baker St Border St Cross St. v Ees Maverick St Corner J Sumner St Plummer Lamson and Sumpree Paving Department Hannener Sts Adams Arcadia St Adams St Borchester Music Field's Corner Dorchester Ave Cross St Son St Prescott Elm St Walnut St Bunker Hill St Freeport St Neponset Aves Frothingham Prospect St Public Library Washington St Fremont P Lower Mills Bailey St Ward 4 Odd Fellows Tiver St Quinpee Tieston Norfolk St Russell St Eden Old Town Hall Washington Schoelc Mead St Folk Werle Baldwin St Mather St Corne Hoolhe Wa Ave En Ae Bun Union and Lawrence Sts Stacey St Main St Pormort Snelling PI North Bennet St Freeman Charter St North St Faneuil Faneu Park Charles and Leverett Sts Lowell St Poplar St Nashua Causeway Sts Charles Street Bowdoin Myrtle St Phillips Anderson and Philips Sts Anderson St Winchell Blossom St Joy St Somerset St Mason St Union Rescue Mission Kneeland St Board of Aldermen Boston Evening Transcript Boston Post Sree Pasence J. M. Galvin Keats J. M. Galvin

Real Estate Covics Transactions Mentioned Across Newton Upper Falls Medford and Dorchester

Edgar W. Foster sold three building lots at Newton Upper Falls yesterday. Lyman and Jackson sold a dwelling and 5000 square feet on Hillside road Medford Hillside to Arthur A. Pratt for G N Appleton. Albert S Newman and Co opened a new office at 805 Carter building. Charles Newhall sold the Harvard and Warren avenues estate in Dorchester to Cora B Kaulbeck for 8500 dollars.

Edgar W. Foster Newton Upper Falls Lyman & Jackson Hillside Road Medford Hillside Arthur A. Pratt G. N. Appleton Albert S. Newman & Co Carter Building Charles Newhall Cora B. Kaulbeck Harvard and Warren Avenues Dorchester

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