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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1894
Page
3
The Raymond Syndicate announces four emptied shoe stores sold out to this great store. Boots and Shoes and Rubbers offered at half cost or less. If not sold, fault not theirs.
The Fall River baseball plan collapses due to the inability to secure a local manager. Frank Fennelly declined after taking a permanent position with Cudahy Beef. Jimmy Manning and Tom Cahill were also considered but unavailable. The Eastern League president urged local preparations for a deposit as talks linger over league alignment.
Governor suspends clerk Joseph Austin over bribe allegations in the Debenture Investment Co case. Lawyer J F McKay accuses Commissioner Reed and Austin of taking monthly bribes. checks payable to Austin are cited. The incident prompts calls to abolish the foreign mortgage office and transfer duties to the commissioner of corporations.
Boxing note highlights December programs by the B A A Farragut Athletic Club and Suffolk Athletic Club with bouts for Nelligan Ryan Betts Rud dick Doherty McLoughlin Duffy Ryan and more. Also mentions Peter Jackson in England Jack Dempsey Bryan Ry an match prospects and Joe Elms vs Frank Brierly in upcoming events.
Matchmaker Dave Brown has arranged a boxing meeting at 179 Cambridge Street in the Charles River Athletic Association rooms. Bouts include J Duffy vs Doyle, Dan McLaughlin vs Young McCoy of Charlestown, Buck Willis vs an unknown, and Price Williams vs Young Carton. The final match promises strong interest and the event opens early Monday night.
Tokyo reports that Japan will consider no further peace proposals unless they come from a regularly accredited Chinese ambassador. Japan notes China is suing for peace, not Japan, and criticizes China’s slow policy while pressing for concessions before a formal conference.
Newton area matches show Team 4 2208 and Team 9 2018 with Team 3 2083 and Team 12 2037. Charlestown Artillery 2319 and Charles town Club 2242. Chelsea Old Dorchester 2399 and 2362 views. Lowell Vespers 2377 and Melrose Athletics 2312. Lowell Les Miserables 2444 and Salem 2398.
Edwin Upton Curtis launches his mayoral bid with a series of Republican hostings. The opening event at Otis Eddy’s Dorchester home drew many ward leaders and clergy, while absence of Atwood and Folsom drew little comment. Curtis headed a formal reception with no speeches as Carter's Band played upstairs. Peabody’s Democratic push includes South Boston and Roxbury events with leaders and ball in Orienta Hall, signaling a lively city campaign.
The Lovell Diamond team Nat and Tom Butler with Eddie McDuffee display their prizes at John P. Lovell Arms Company window in Boston area after Madison Square Garden events. Nat Butler shows two punch bowls deer statuette clocks candlesticks while Tom wins water pitcher vases and a travelling clock. McDuffee earns diamond ring pin silver items. Spectator jokes if any prizes remain in New York.
In Lynn on December 4, Mrs Lois Gould about 70 was removed to Danvers Asylum after authorities say she tried to poison her son in law and his wife with arsenic at 13 Whittier Street. Family declined to comment.
Months-old infant of Daniel C. Hayman on Kimberly avenue died from carbolic acid poisoning. A coroner's inquiry finds a small child in whose charge the baby was left at home fed it the acid. The child died in severe suffering as investigators probe the case.
An advertisement from Alland Bros at 19 Teeman Row claims wide recognition for their physiognomical hair cutting service and invites lovers answering their ad to gain by choosing their shop.
The proposed inquiry into the N E A A A U clubs will likely fail as few clean earnest men will volunteer. Board members accuse fake clubs of hoarding dates while one member cites a club owing money and being unfit to vote. Athletics risk a black eye as the industry awaits a costly investigation that may not expose truth.
Boston defeats Providence polo team ten goals to five at West Newton Street rink. Providence substitutes Rowe for Archie Newcomb weakening the lineup. Swords underperformed while Leydon and Hipson led the Boston effort. all Boston players contributed.
Polo gossip says Salem manager Selee will start Warner and two strong rushers against Boston. Pawtucket captain Canavan and his crew visit Friday night, while Boston plans to attend the Providence game Saturday. Referee Long is praised for fairness and knows his business as Boston rootsers prepare to cheer.
The list shows handicaps for events at the B A A gym tonight. Participants include E H Clark F W Lord P C Stingel D Long R D Farquhar W G Irwin and others in fifteen yard dash shot put running high jump standing hop step and jump potato race with varied distances and scratches noted.
James Eagan of 78 Waverly Street South Framingham is in very critical condition at City Hospital after leaping from a moving Boston & Albany train at Brighton. He suffered severe internal injuries and widespread bruising. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon when he was struck by an oncoming engine after his fall.
John IL Stoddard starts his season at Music Hall with an illustrated Paris lecture and fine illustrations. A large audience is already assured.
The Press club defeated Mattapan 2319 to 2046 in a tight A C C bowling match. Logan of the Eagles posted a best single string 204, Towne led the Press with a 496 three string. Newtons played a three man team without captain Wilson and substitute. Eagles beat Newtons 1804 to 997.
Charlies S Robertson of Somerville and the 999th Artillery posted single string scores of 297 226 and 200 and three string totals of 591 585 and 541, ranking his performance as the best yet on these alleys.
A kerosene stove overturned by the Perry family at 75 West Seventh Street South Boston yesterday afternoon started a fire. The blaze caused $300 in damage and triggered Box 134 alarm at 6 14 PM.
Isabel G Walker sold to A L Roth a brick building and 1050 square feet of land at 40 Clinton street assessed 19500. Sarah Green sold to A Shuman a well front brick and stone house at No 13 Yarmouth street on private terms taxed 9900. Alvord Bros sold for Bennett Norwich three new brick and stone apartment houses on Boylston street Egleston square. Building permits recorded include Humboldt ave near Munroe four story flat roof tenements 49 by 84 feet Elizabeth Dimock owner Cranston st corner Sheridan st three story hip roof dwelling 28 by 38 feet Catherine Curley owner Havey st near Dudley Ave two story pitch roof dwelling 20 by 30 feet John Snellman owner Lambert Ave near Dudley st three story flat roof dwelling 23 by 62 feet H L Bowker owner Rockwell st near Blue Hill Ave two story pitch roof dwelling 21 by 33 feet Duffy owner South St No 76 three story flat roof dwelling 29 by 55 feet A S Spigel owner School St near Bradlee St three story hip roof dwelling 21 by 33 feet Felix Smith owner Fessenden St near Blue Hill Ave three story hip roof dwelling 26 by 42 feet Mrs M E Dyke owner.
Ker Karls Driscoll petitions Boston Aldermen for consent to erect a wooden stable with two stalls on Austin Avenue at the Saratoga Street corner in Ward 1. The plan notes 30 by 18 feet and requests compliance with city statutes and ordinances governing stables.
Board of Aldermen orders due notice for a hearing on December 17 at 3 PM to consider granting the petition. Notice to publish in the Boston Evening-Transcript and Boston Post three times, final publication ten days before hearing, and to serve adjoining estate owners. J M Galvin City Clerk attests.
Notice from Benjamin May dated November 16 1894 describes a stable with two stalls rear of No Brewer Street Ward 23 Boston. The plan follows city statutes on erection occupancy and use of stables with dimensions 21 by 26 feet.
City of Boston orders a hearing on the petition on Monday December 17 at 3 o clock PM. Any objectors may appear and be heard. Notice to be published three times in the Boston Evening Transcript. Estate adjoining the petitioner's premises is cited. A true copy.
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