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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1893
Page
3
General C. J. Paine says yachting is dull now as America’s cup excitement recedes. He rejects building an international racer next year, doubts a Boston syndicate, and believes Vigilant could beat English boats without a new vessel. He notes no immediate talk of plans.
An American naval officer in London states that Emperor William II is negotiating to buy the American sloop Vigilant, winner of the race against the British cutter Valkyrie for the America's Cup. If bought, the Vigilant would be brought to Cowes to be refitted for racing in British waters next season.
B A A News and gossip recounts a Thanksgiving victory over the Chicago Athletic Club and the unanimous re election of Dick Waters as captain. It praises Waters as a clever, commanding right tackle and notes the team’s strong season with wins over Harvard second eleven Crescent A C Amherst Brown Tufts and Aquidneck. The article mentions upcoming gym activities and boxing and wrestling matches led by manager John Graham with weight classes and opponents sought. It closes with a note on The American Wringer Co offering wringers sweepers beds and related goods.
The regular monthly meeting of the Massachusetts club is this evening. Whist tournament scores show H H Low ell 42 F M Bertsch 40 A Newell 29 E R Clark 22 Mrs Worcester 14 G B Arnold 26 Miss Newman 81 Mrs Ross 15 C S Sumner 22 Mr Cooper 17 C I Swan 2% Mrs J J Hunter 20 Mr J H Hunter 20 R E Plummer 3 Mrs A B Cooper 37 Bert Perkins 28 J M Savage 20 G A Perkins 22 J F Bertsch 21 Percy E K Hunt 19 Rycroft 32 T H Cochran % Bertha Ryan % Lillian E Wilson 61 Jerome M Plumb 21 F B Kimball 30 C P Cummings 23 W F E Swan 37 Mrs Norman 20 H B Wood 28 Marian Newell 86. Tomorrow evening whist billiard and pool tournaments begin in real earnest with Roxbury Bicycle Club and Mattapan Road Club teams meeting at Mattapan. Cambridgeports and Press meet at 44 Warren Avenue with listed players for each game. Medford vs Hyde Park at Medford rooms with respective players. Winnisimmet vs Waltham at Waltham. J E Farnham of New York, age 22, starting a 15,000-mile bicycle ride across the continent. Route includes New York, San Diego, El Paso, Galveston, New Orleans, Savannah, Charleston, Richmond, Washington, Baltimore.
This week lists games across Lowell Charlestown Dorchester and nearby venues. Notable showdowns include Wegspers at Lowell and Salem, Les Miserables versus 999th Artillery, Melrose vs Dorchester Central, and Melrose Highlands against Review with several other city bouts scheduled through Friday.
At a meeting of the Boston Banks Bowling League held at Third Bank yesterday afternoon a thirteen week schedule was adopted. Each team will play every other team once from Dec 11 to March at Wood's Alleys on Tremont Street two matches per night. Four teams will bowl simultaneously for a novel feature, with a possible supplementary March-April schedule for bank teams only.
In interclub events Melrose Athletic Club faced the 999th Artillery Association of Charles town. The 999th won billiards and whist while Melrose captured bowling and pool honors last night.
San Francisco and Boston tied 10 to 10 in a foggy downtown ballpark as Carsey and Kittredge pitched for Boston while Johnson and Stanley handled San Francisco. Errors stood at 2 apiece.
The late Maria Bardwell probate filed in Saliem Probate Court before Judge Harmon. She left nearly all her estate to Mrs May Murray, with Beverly estates to her brother B B Bardwell. The death in New York sparked interest due to her connections and prior family tensions.
Mr William Coughlin longtime South Boston resident died suddenly Sunday evening at 3% West Third Street He was born in Ireland about 76 years ago came to America in 1887 landing in Boston the day of the Broad Street riot He served as a patrolman for twenty years in the police force and later worked as a watchman His daughter died two years ago and was married to Senator elect Jeremiah Mullane
Melrose on December 4 reports the death at his Wyoming Avenue home of Edward A. Burdick a prominent Melrose citizen and Boston agent of the Springfield Gay Machine Company aged about years He had lived in Melrose for several years and was popular He leaves a daughter and two sons
Free public lecture in Union Hall on December 12 by Mr. Thomas Town send of New York. He is the author and compiler of the great Town Library of signal State and Individual Records relating to the Civil War.
Captain William Daly Jr the Cribb Club referee defends his draw ruling after a interrupted sparring match. He notes the agreement to fight to a finish and contends no foul occurred while acknowledging odds favored O'Brien had the fight continued. He cites prior similar decisions and asserts bets are off.
Boxing notes report ongoing negotiations between Lilly Smith and Dick O'Brien representatives with Metropole Club offering 250 dollars plus 6 percent of gate. Frank Dunn seeks 8000 dollars per side or best purse, Billy Smith open to daily offers, Cribblub preferred but not interested. Metropole Club, Americas Athlete Club, Bumstead Hall and Suffolk Athletic Club are cited as venues. final decisions delayed as talks continue.
The Knights of Labor assemblies in Boston area plan a mass meeting at Fanueil Hall on December 13 with Sovereign Master Workman to address the beer controversy. Separately, workers at American Net and Twine Company's Cambridge plant struck after a pay cut notice, accepting full wages and three quarters time for the balance of the week pending a final decision by President Adams upon his return Saturday. the linen room remains unaffected.
At last evening's Brick layers' Union meeting G. T. Healy and A. F. Devine were chosen delegates to the National Bricklayers' Union convention to be held in Omaha on December 12.
The Custom Shoe Makers Union met last evening and endorsed Central Labor Union’s action in the brewery dispute and reendorsed the boycott on Pfaff’s products.
Cylinder and Adams Pressmen in Guards Hall endorsed Typographical Union 13 against Alderman Lee. Allied Printers Trades Union in Type Hall adopted resolutions denouncing Alderman Lee.
The Journeymen Stair Builders Union met last evening in Blatchford Hall and tendered financial aid to the Olneyville strikers. A committee was appointed to treat with the Mayor regarding alleged employment of non union stair builders at Pierce Farm. The Boston Waiters Alliance circular urging hiring of only unison waiters was endorsed.
The Hoisting and Portable Engineers met in St Andrews Hall last evening. They reported a halt to nine hour rule violations in the sewer department and thanked Mayor Matthews for swift action. Typographical Union 13 endorsement of Alderman Lee was noted, and the waiters' circular gained official favor.
The Boston Young Men's Congress met at Whiting Hall on Tremont Street. Members voted to close the hall on Monday evening, Dec 2, and formed a committee to arrange a midweek dinner between sessions. The tariff for revenue only report was rejected, and the Wilson tariff bill was introduced under suspension and placed first in the calendar. Speakers against the bill included Conlon Wagener Hazeltine Innis Murninghan and Solis, while Carpenter and Walker spoke in support.
Judge Charles 8 Lilley debuted in the First Superior Court session with few spectators. Nearby figures Governor Long Fr M Morse H B Bolles M M Weston and Alfred Hem enway offered suggestions as Clerk Joseph A Willard read the commission. Judge Dunbar retired and Lilley dispatched business with facility.
Invitations to the twenty fourth annual ball of Division 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians in Cotlilon Hall Mechanics Building Suffolk county extend to presidents of all divisions and many prominent citizens. Over six tickets had been sold up to Sunday.
Henry J Fuller, 72, of 49 Church Street, died this forenoon at his home after a two year illness from Brights disease. Born in Hartford, Conn, he learned the drug business there, moved to Lynn twenty years ago, and was in the dry goods business at 104 Market Street. He leaves a widow and three children. Interment will be in Hartford.
London December 4 The Smithfield Club cattle show opened with many fine exhibits. The Prince of Wales won the first prize for Southdown wethers and prizes went to the Duke of Hamilton the Duke of Richmond and Baron Rothschild. The Queen had twelve exhibits and took six first prizes including best short horn cattle.
Perry Dec 4 Green B Raum Jr son of the former pensions commissioner failed today He owned a grocery and hardware business and catered to the Osage Indian trade The failure is reported to be for a large amount Raum had run for mayor in the recent election but was defeated.
Salem reports the sudden death of John Hoche at noon at his Derby street residence. He leaves a family including Miss Mary FE Roche, organist at the Catholic Church in Gloucester, and Miss Katie Roche, organist at the Catholic Church in Ipswich.
In Johnson Village Vermont a lifelong wanderer known as Crazy Sarah who refused beds but slept on chairs or floors died in the street. A found eight hundred dollars in her clothing. The Post advertises the Worlds Fair Portfolios and urges readers to visit for copies as No.4 is expected soon.
In the city’s fastest polo game, the Boston team beat New Bedford 5 to 4 after extra time to place by defeating Worcester. Cotter starred with back-hand passes and John Smith blocked for Boston. Attendance reached about 1800 as spectators praised sharp play amid rough moments and a lively crowd.
The piece notes three fifteen minute innings as a success and reports refined style of Whalers' suits earlier in the season now shabby. It mentions Referee William Barry and Charley O Malley for Boston, a Polo League meeting to plan the season, another polo game at the Casino on Thursday with free admission for ladies, fierce public interest, and Tommy Cotter being cheered. Crowds on the Casino bridges, about three hundred, are noted for their viewing vantage.
Providence reports a tight pole contest as the Grays edged the Worcesters 10 goals to 6 to claim second place. Worcester had been tied with Providence for runner up but fell to fourth with the loss. The game featured close play, late suspense, and noted players Newcomb, Lambert, Canavan, Murray, Lampkin, and O'Malley officiating.
Two games on the schedule feature Brockton visiting Worcester and Providence traveling to New Bedford this evening. Local coverage highlights matchups and potential standings impact.
The harbor and land commissioners met yesterday at 10 o'clock and appointed James A. Smalley of Provincetown as superintendent of the province lands. An act from 1993 requires marking bounds, establishing care regulations, and annual appointment with governor approval for expenditures. the salary was set at $60 per year.
Rockville Connecticut voters today elected E. Stevens Henry former state treasurer as mayor with a 220 vote majority. The Republican ticket also won both city council and board of aldermen, keeping Republican control of city government.
The will of the late Miss Maria Bardwell was filed for probate at Salem yesterday. No objections were entered, counsel for both sides present. It states Mrs. Murray, the principal beneficiary, has relinquished the larger part of the money bequeathed her.
Quincy voters face a fierce mayoral contest with land interests aiming to sway outcomes, while Hodges and Thompson compete amid labor and license battles. Fitchburg backs Fosdick against Goodrich, Brockton leans business ticket, Somerville and Woburn reflect license clashes, and Malden braces for a tight city election with Stevens leading the Citizens ticket over Coggan.
Washington December 4 The District Court of Appeals upheld the demurrer against Colonel Ainsworth and three co defendants in the July 8 Ford's Theatre building collapse manslaughter case The court ruled the indictment defective and remanded for discharge by the Criminal Court, affecting twenty one clerks killed and many injured
A Charlestown reader, a long time City Council member, defends Alder man Lee against Typographical Union attacks. He praises Lee as a labor advocate and principled leader endorsed by his district. The writer, a Democrat, says he will vote Mayon Matthews and one Republican among six Democrats, but not for the Republican over John H. Lee. Boston area, December 5.
Richmond Indiana December 4 3 W Fuller the bank swindler held in eight thousand dollar bonds has been identified as the man who attempted to realize on a fraudulent check at the First National Bank of South Norwalk Connecticut.
Somerville man Thomas Davey, famed for charming hearts, was seen with Miss Ayers at Milford Street lodging and Bradford Avenue home visits. Ayers testifies she did not deny friendship but denies intimate relations, recounting gifts, loans, and a potential divorce discuss with Mrs. Davey while asserting she was misled by reports. Mrs. Davey reportedly may meet him publicly to resolve the dispute.
In Chicago on December 4, the trial of Patrick Eugene Prendergast, killer of Mayor Harrison, was postponed as veniremen sought exemptions. Judge Brentano adjourned the case to next Wednesday morning amid arrangements to proceed, with no current plan for further delay.
Medical Examiner Swan of Cambridge ruled Mrs Ella B k lawlor death due to cerebral congestion caused by alcoholism after autopsy. The 41 year old woman lived with her husband on Jackson Street North Cambridge. He was away visiting friends Friday night and returned Sunday to find her dead on the kitchen floor with a jug containing rum on the table. Two children, ages 5 and a baby, are now in the father's care.
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