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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1894
Page
3
An early health note explains how fogs and sun alter body functions and dumbfound common colds. It promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a winter tonic that stabilizes circulation and prevents pneumonia and pleurisy, claiming immediate and lasting benefits.
New statements identify Taunton’s Mr Totten and another man tied to the controversial Cape circular. Reports place a Haverhill figure involved in naming six marked individuals and a press-signal agent who circulated a “scoop” to Sunday papers for wider attention.
Harvard names S. M. Ballou L. S. and W. S. Van Reech as representatives for the intercollegiate chess tournament in New York starting December 26. Ballou, the current college champion, will compete for the second time. Columbia, Yale, and Princeton join the field. Hymes once dominated for Columbia but has since graduated.
London dispatch reports the official confirmation that a challenge for the America’s Cup has been forwarded by Lord Dunraven. He says previous rumors were guesses and no details will be released until the New York Yacht Club replies.
The outlook for winter activity in yacht yards is bright with Lawley of City Point estimating several new boats likely to secure orders soon. Vessels in progress include the Gampa in Lawley’s basin for an extended Mediterranean cruise, Thetis with a new bow and stern, and the Admiral nearing completion.
A radio style roll call lists boxers and related show business ventures. Corbett and Fitzsimmons prepare for a belt bout while touring with acting companies. Other fighters manage theaters, bartend, or train, with upcoming bouts noted at Madison, Coney Island, and New Orleans in December.
The Suffolk Athletic Club board approves its annual amateur boxing meeting for December 20 at the club house Boston Polo Rink West Newton Street. A large part of the programme is settled with special matches between amateur cracks slated as a feature.
The funeral for John H. Miles, a popular Charlestown youth, was held from his home at 7 Washington square. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Church Warren street, with Rev. J. W. Milbrick officiating. Pallbearers included John J. Leary T Handy John Downey George Handy M O'Neil and Maurice Donovan. Interment followed at Mt Calvary Cemetery.
The Bostons beat the Salems eleven to seven at the West Newton street rink. Redd Smith debuted this season and played well while Salem players lagged in shooting. Boston success stems from strong shots by Wodtke and Cotter, forcing the goalie to bustle.
The Lynns defeated the Providences seven goals to three at Lynn. In New Bedford the Pawtuckets lost four to two to the home team. Captain Canavan and the Pawtuckets will skate at the West Newton street rink tomorrow evening.
InNew Bedford New Bedford edges Pawtucket 4 to 2 while Boston defeats Salem 11 to 7 and Lynn edges Providence 7 to 3 in regional matchups. The results list three city pairings with final scores.
Seventy five candidates were reduced to about twenty four who now train in three eight shells. The first crew uses sliding seats while two others work on basic rowing. Coach B J Legate leads the freshmen with Watson system coaching, ensuring uniform training and a Yale-like pipeline to varsity.
The article reports on Buckenberger’s acquittal, calls for his restoration, and notes blame on others. It lists Boston players signed or negotiating salaries, including McCarthy Stivetts Long Tucker Collins Sullivan Warner Nye Dolan and Nash Nichols Duffy Lowe Ganzel. It cites salary figures and potential over limit signings, with Pfeffer reinstatement and tensions with Spalding and Sporting Life.
The notice proclaims overs answering an advertisement for physiognomical hair cutting offering the Alland Bros at 19 Tremont Row great reputation and opportunity with everything to gain and nothing to lose.
City political rally schedule dominates the day as Republicans plan a high profile Faneuil Hall event with Governor Greenhalge while Democrats stage two rallies in Ward 15 and Ward 22 with leaders including McMorrow and Hanley. Curtis campaigns at Pemberton Square as Nugent backing forms in the Ninth Regiment. Gas street-opening order gains mayoral support and court backing.
Three rallies for mayoral candidate Edwin A Curtis and the independent Democrats were held in Ward 19 Ward 138 and Ward 13 South Boston. John B Moran spoke at each venue accusing Peabody of liquor licenses and accusing Mayor Matthews of underfunding schools and Roxbury firehouse. He attacked Patrick Maguire and the Boston Globe over coverage. Other speakers included Nicholas J Quinn Frank K Foster M J Coyle James P Dolan S L Bettenhauser ex Councilman W J Sullivan and ex Councilman A J Quinn.
The National Trotting Association board in New York grants permanent reinstatement to C. H. Nelson after his confession in the Beacon Park race case. George G. Robens is denied. Exclusion removals are approved for H. C. Potter and R. E. Wallace. The board upholds Princess Clara’s ineligibility and backs the Breeders' Association of New England in a related protest.
Eastern Baseball League directors met in New York with Scranton and Yonkers facing possible vacancies. Providence earned last season's championship, Syracuse Erie Springfield Buffalo Wilkes-Barre Scranton Yonkers followed. Canada and Newark contingents eye league admission. Erie sale discussed.
An enthusiastic Ward 8 meeting at the ward room on Blossom street endorsed Albert M. Taylor as independent Democratic candidate for the Common Council. Michael W. Brick presided as thirty ward citizens signed a letter of support opposing nominees seen as not representing ward interests. Speakers included John Murphy Albert M. Taylor Thomas P. McQuillan and Stephen A. Ferrin.
At a Political and Tax Reform League gathering held last evening at 40 Stamford Street the group unanimously endorsed Edwin A. Curtis for Mayor. Aldermanic and Council nominees will be decided at the next meeting on Friday evening December 7. Edward Doherty presided with speakers James McMillan Ward 7 William H. Bradey Ward 6 and John Cunniff Ward 2% backstopping the discussion.
Harvard's varsity rowing program, led by Coach Watson, narrowed 75 freshmen to about 24 as preparations continue on the Charles River for a crucial stroke seat. Stevenson is favored to lead the Crimson at New London next June as experienced rowers fill positions No 2 No 4 No 5 No 6 and No 7 with Townsend Lewis and others returning.
In the first B A A indoor meet of the season Tom Burke won the standing hop and jump with 28 ft 5 in setting a club record and beating the handicap. E H Clark added two prizes and F W Lord led sprint heats while judges and officials listed.
In Chicago on December 6, Ives finished with 1800 points and Schaefer with 1043 as the game ended. The balls were left in good condition for tomorrow's contest.
In a thrilling late night match Doyle defeated Johnson 100 balls to 94. Tomorrow afternoon Wise plays Hegarty and in the evening Manuel faces Booth in cue clashes at the tournament venue.
In Malden on December 5 the Kernwoods of East Boston defeated the Jeffries 2367 to 2118. The result marks a clear win for the Kernwoods in tonight’s bowling duel.
Philadelphia report indicates the University of Pennsylvania plans a rowing crew trip to England in the spring season, pending final arrangements and selection details.
Secretary Beals of the Boston Athletic Association submits the group’s resignation to Secretary R P Russell of the New England A A U Union. The move bars B A A from New England championships but allows participation in national events and club games. It objects to certain fake clubs within the organization.
Two seriously hurt men were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital after separate track accidents. Dunn, a Mystic wharf switchman, had his right foot mangled by a freight train while Lynch, not a railroad employee, was struck near the Cambridge yards attempting to avoid a freight.
H R O Benjamin of Providence lectured before the Boston Colored National League on Fools and Other People in the A M Church vestry. Booker T Washington visits Boston and eyes Miss Pauline Hopkins for a stenography post in Tuskegee College. Robert A Bell Post 184 G A R elects officers tonight with Joseph J Smith likely commander. Charles Street A M E Church debt campaign heats up with five clubs reporting next Sunday and Bishop Tanner preaching. Evening entertainments at Mrs Carroll and Mrs Casnos aim to boost the church fund with musical performances and refreshments.
The Amerigas Cultivator editors urge Governor Greenhalge to suspend state health actions against tuberculosis in cattle citing judicial safeguards. Greenhalge replies he will confer with cattle commissioners and seeks wise gradual action to protect public interests.
The park department will issue daily ice condition bulletins via the Boston Athletic Association. Ice marked unsafe by park police will not be skated on. shaky spots, air holes, ladders, and planks will aid safety. Leverett Pond level may be lowered to improve skating. Back Bay Fens and Frog Pond flood for skating. Jamaican Pond and about thirty acres of Franklin Field flood as possible skating sites.
J J Johnston sold three apartments to E H Koop at Washington and Cobden Roxbury for 800. A sale of 29380 Washington St Roxbury to J Worito for 8500. M M Windham sold a frame house and 14000 sq ft land on Bellevue Ave Roxbury to L E Breck. W Ashford Lent sold a new frame house and about 4500 sq ft on West Park and Spencer St Dorchester for 6400. Sophia Haskins sold frame building and land Nos 82 and 84 Albany St Roxbury to Leander B Abbott. Andrew M McPhail sold brick house No 134 Chandler St to Clara E Chase. Assessed 11000. Building permits: Dennis St near Rollins Court three three story flat roof dwellings 20x40 ft J L Karrick owner. Frame buildings: Cypress Rd near Murdock St two story pitch roof dwelling 20x5 ft H D Emerson owner. Child St near Keyes St one story pitch roof wagon shed 50x2 ft city of Boston owner. Intervale Park corner of Upland Ave two story pitch roof dwelling 26x20 ft C F Baxter owner. Sumner Place Nos 6 and 8 two three story flat roof dwellings 26x58 ft G F Smith owner. Stanton St No 22 one story pitch roof stable 24x18 ft C E Giddings owner.
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