Weir Sears Bout Set with 118 Pound Limit and $1000 Forfeit
Representatives of Ike Weir and Mike Sears meet at the Post to arrange a twenty round bout in three weeks. They agree to a $1000 forfeit, weigh in at 6 pm with 118 pounds limit, optional wagering by backers, and gloves to be not less than five ounces under Horton law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Weir
Belfast
Mike Sears
Lewiston
Weir
Sears
Billy Hennesy
George V. Tuobey
Boston Post
Interclay Melrose A. C Defeat Centrals in Bowling
Melrose A. C. won two matches while the Centrals of Somerville swept the other three in a bowling meet at Melrose on December 6. Individual scores included Daniels 150 for Centrals and Cook 150 for Centrals, Gilman 140 and Brown 148 for Melrose, Hollander 60 and Bailey 60 for Centrals, Boarum 50 and Palmer 82 for Melrose, with Centrals leading Whist 326 to 298 in another event plus 14 and minus 14 adjustments respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Centrals
Somerville
Daniels
Cook
Melrose A. C
Gilman
Brown
Pool
Hollander
Bailey
Boarum
Palmer
Boylston
Oeean
Fison, Larrabee & Co
Dennison Co
New England News Co
P & Wilton
Wit
Bills
Conan
Eee
Waller Holds Lead In Six Days Bicycle Race
At Madison Square Garden a crowd watched forty starters dwindle to twenty six as the six days race progressed. By 9:15 p.m. Waller led with 42% miles and 7 laps, while Reading trailed. Waller extended his advantage over Hale and Rivierre with strong pacing and broken records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
Waller
Eader
Hale
Reading
Rivierre
Maurice
Stephane
G. Rivierre
Miller
Pierce
Barnaby
Beacon
Hicks
Golden
Eikes
Kinz
Gray
Moore
Gannon
Norfolk Roxbury team edges Car ruths in candle pins match
The Norfolk Roxbury team defeated the Car ruths at the former alleys last evening by a score of 1247 to 1220. Scores show a tight match with lead changes throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Roxbury
Carruths
Oxford and Philedians Duel In Local Billiards Bowling
Oxfords beat Philedians in billiards and bowling while Philedians won pool and whist. Billiards totals show J. H. Park and Cushman for Oxford with 300. Philedians Winslow Eaton total 192. Paol-Philedians Rowe Paul total 120. Oxford E E Park Phelan totals 108. Whist Philedians 319 plus 7, Oxfords 305 minus 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Park
Whist
Philedians
Oxfords
Curtis and Motley End R Yee Co. Bowl Two-Game Sudbury Match
Teams representing Curtis and Motley End R Yee Co. bowled a two game match at Sudbury ending with a ninety win margin. Scores unavailable due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Curtis & Motley End R. Yee Hg Co
Sudbury Agning
Ees
Letter from M ettrick denounces campaign article
To the Editor of the Post the reader disclaims authorship of a notice claiming he will take an active part in the municipal campaign. He cites illness at home as preventing any campaigning and affirms he has no merit to advocate for any candidate. December 18XX.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. M’ettrick
Coo Johun
Ade Masenie Tompie
Chicago
Stephane Ties Waller in a Close Race
Stephane has caught Waller this hour as they both cover 489 miles and 8 laps, tying the leaders in a tight endurance event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephane
Waller
m.—Stephane
Roanoke's Ball at Fifth Annual Roanoke Social
The Roanoke Social and Athletic Club held its fifth annual ball with 150 couples in the grand march and about 1000 in attendance. The march was led by club president Michael J. Burke and his sister Annie Burke, followed by Thomas W. Meany with Miss Elizabeth Carter. Hemsworth's Orchestra provided the music after a preceding concert.
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Music
Roanoke Social and Athletic Club
Michael J. Burke
Annie Burke
Thomas W. Meany
Elizabeth Carter
Hemsworth
Dead man found at Beach and Federal streets
The body of a man believed to be F. A. Cobb of Quincy was found at the curb of Beach and Federal streets at 11:45 last night by Station 4 officers. A head injury may have been caused by a fall. A pawn ticket and mileage book with Cobb's name were found. Dr. Williams says death likely from heart failure. Quincy police report no known local Cobb.
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F. A Cobb
Quincy
Beach
Federal Streets
Station 4
Jones
Lagrange Street
F. R. Cobb
Williams
Cobb
Olymaye Theatre Fire Destroys Club and Nine Buildings
New Orleans reports the Olymayke Theatre and nine other structures destroyed by fire. Total loss estimated at $20,000 with insurance coverage expected to meet the claims. The blaze, tied to a string of notable contests such as Corbett-Sullivan, prompted investigation into fire safety at the district venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Olymayke Theatre
Corbett-Sullivan
Tong
Free lecture by Dr. R C Flower at People's Temple
A note invites men and women to hear Dr. R C Flower in a free lecture at the People's Temple tomorrow evening. The event promises eloquent thought and speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
R. C. Flower
Boylston St
Boston
Dr. Flower
Flower-Thompson Medical CO
People’s Temple
Barry Beats Croot in Ban Tamweight Title Bout in London
Jimmy Barry of Chicago defeated Walter Croot of Newcastle in a world ban tamweight championship bout delayed from November. Barry started strong, Croot rallied by round eighteen, but Barry finished with a rapid attack and a right hand that knocked Croot out with about forty seconds left. Croot suffered a concussion but was not expected to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jimmy Barry
Chicago
Walter Croot
Newcastle
Eng
John Fleming
National Sporting Club
Barry
Croot
Forges Grimm Germany Demands Indemnity from Hayti
German ultimatum delivered to the Haitian government grants eight hours to meet indemnity demands over the arrest of Herr Lueders. Two German cruisers in Port au Prince, German nationals seek refuge aboard ships, Ville de Marseille requisitioned for French citizens as tensions rise. Haiti vows to keep order with strong troop presence.
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Port AU Prince
Hayti
Germany
Herr Lueders
Ville de Marseille
Porto Rico
Burke Quick Loss Sparks Quotation as McPartland Wins
Joe Burke of South Brooklyn quits early against Kid McPartland at the Greenpoint Athletic Club. A hard shot to the stomach ends Burke’s bout after a ten count, with spectators crying quitter. McPartland’s win is followed by a handshake and Burke’s brief remark.
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New York
Joe Burke
South Brooklyn
Kid McPartland
Greenpoint Athletic Club
McPartland
Burke
Ward
Ee Paddy Ule
Jim McKeever
Republicans Attack Mayor Quincy Over Street Department Costs
Critics charge Mayor Quincy misrepresented street department expenditures citing an auditor's report showing 1896 and 1897 maintenance costs higher than claimed. They note $108,139.80 spent on snow removal in 1895 versus $97,081.98 in 1896 and accuse withholding figures and inaccessible books hinder accountability.
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Quincy
Curtis
Street Department
Matthews
Haiti Government Accepts indemnity Terms as Calm City
Port au Prince reports a calm population with indications that the government will accept Germanys indemnity terms and likely yield to superior force to avoid internal troubles and comply with other conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port AU Prince
Germany
Navy Sailor Lynch and Jack Bonner Box Four Rounds
Sailor Lynch the U S Navy middleweight champion fought Jack Bonner of Philadelphia in four rounds at the Olympic Club in Athens Pennsylvania Bonner pressed and landed many heavy body blows with Lynch offering steady defense throughout the bout
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Philadelphia
Lynch
United States Navy
Jack Bonner
Olympic Club
Athens
Penn
Bonner
Boxing Gossip at Lasters Hall In Lynn Tonight
Olympia Club presents top boxing names including Robin son Horn Ravenport Scott Lang Kearns Mahoney Bell Ryan Sears Young Robinson Simons Pickett Bradley Foley Dwyer and others with a Boston A A rep on site. Emmy Kelly Patsy Broderick McCoy Choynski and Erne also feature in talks and rematch plans. Timmy Kearns trains in Boston ahead of a Manchester bout with Bob Allen as news of matchups swirls.
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Lasters
Lynn
Olympia Club
Professor Robinson
Joe Horn
Jimmy Ravenport
Frank Scott
Walter Lang
Timmy Kearns
Steve Mahoney
John Bell
Tommy Ryan
Boston
Mike Sears
Young Robinson
Young Simons
Jack Pickett
Dick Bradley
Jack Foley
Jack Dwyer
Roanoke
Walter Hamilton
Edgar Johnson
Tom Crowley
Billy Troy
Mimic
Snyder Gallagher
Dan_ Brennan
Jig Stone
Charley Jynch
Johnny Cullen
George Dart
Arenic
J. Harron
Joe Murphy
John Graham
Boston A. A
Exeter Street
Emmy Kelly
Patsy Broderick
New York
Kid McCoy
Joe Choynski
Creedon
McCoy
Dan
Billy Roche
Martin Flaherty
Boxer
Willie
Martin
Frank Erne
Buffalo
Patsy Haley
Dick Burge
Haley
Burge
Peter Maher
Joe Goddard
San Francisco
Goddard
Sharkey
Reveree
Tom O'Rourke
Dixon
Eddy Santry
Chicago
Sally Smith
Jane
Bob Allen
Manchester
Timmy
Allen
Staten Island
New York Harbor
Harvard and Radcliffe Students Stage Athalie in Sanders Theatre
The first public performance of Athalie the French tragedy by Harvard students and Radcliffe girls at Sanders Theatre Cambridge drew a large distinguished audience including Roger Walcott Eliot Bocher and Coolidge family. The play earned praise for acting and staging though the crowd showcased a mix of scholars politicians and Boston society.
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Athalie
Harvard
Radcliffe
Sanders Theatre
Cambridge
Roger Walcott
Eliot
Bocher
H. P. Walcott
T. J. Coolidge
T. J. Coolidge, Jr
Joas
Mississippi
Sboston
Boston
Ten Eyck to row again at Henley from Worcester
Edward Hanlon Ten Eyck the Worcester sculler who won the diamond sculls at Henley last summer will compete there in 1898 and aims to repeat his victory. He will train as soon as the lake clears, and hopes Rupert Guinness enters as well.
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Edward Hanlon Ten Eyck
Worcester
Henley
Wil
Ten Eyck
Ned
Pacific Coast
Rupert Guinness
Germany's Share in Naval Debate Amid Royal News
Berlin reports the Reichstag begins the first reading of the navy bill as Emperor William notes his brother Prince Henry has joined public service in Asia. Chancellor Hohenlohe stresses the need for an efficient navy to maintain Germany's position in Europe and in the concert of powers.
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Berlin
William
Reichstag
Prince Henry
Prussia
Asia
Prince Hohenlohe
Germans Enter Kiang Chau City Walls
A Shanghai despatch to the Daily News reports 200 German marines and sailors with two machine guns entered Kiao Chau on December 8, seized the city walls and gates, facing no resistance as Chinese troops retreated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily News
Shanghai
Chinan-Fu
Kiao Chau
Sligo Club voices support for Daly and Irish liberty
An eager Sligo Social and Literary Club meeting at Puritan Hall Boston reports 42 dollars raised from a recent ball with outstanding tickets. Resolutions praise Daly and pledge solidarity with Ireland's freedom, urging American friends to back the revolutionary cause. A Sunday gathering at Grand Army Hall 2 PM will end with a march to the Daly reception at the Boston Theatre.
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Sligo
Puritan Hall
Washington Street
Owen L. Lavin
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Messrs
Jordan
O’lally
Lavin
Mitchell
England
Aly
Daly
Ireland
Ishmen
America
Enmet
Washington
Grand Army Hall
Boston
Barrios Diamond Company Ad Promises $1 Diamonds
Christmas shoppers are urged to send $1 to Barrios Diamond Company at 42 Broad Street New York City to receive a genuine Barrios diamond mounted in rings pins earrings and many articles all for $1. The ad promises a brilliant gift and asks readers to enclose $1.
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Barrios Diamond Company
Barrios
Broad Street
New York City
Riley Speaking Schedule Across City Wards in December
Listing shows Riley public talks from December 8 to 20 across venues such as Spellman Hall Ward 18 and Ward 22, Dorchester Music Hall, Lexington School Ward 3, Dudley Street Opera House Ward 24 20, Bath House Ward 18, Winthrop Hall Ward 16 and Court House Ward 15, Pier pons Franklin School Ward 7 Ward 9 Bennet Street School Ward 6 Monument Hall Charlestown Lyceum Hall East Boston Vine Street Church Ward 17 Gray s Hall Ward 14 Warren Hall Brighton and more.
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Spellman Hall
Friendship Hall
Music Hall
Dorchester
Lexington School
Dudley Street Opera House
Ward
Bath House
Winthrop Hall
Court House
Pierpons &Cchool
Franklin School
Hursday
Bennet Street School
Monument Hall
Charlestown
Lyceum Hall
East
Boston
Vine Street Church
Gray’s Hall
Warren Hall
Brighton
Monay
Dudl
Ao Street Algo Music
Desperate Kenney ledge crusher move sparks cost dispute
The piece notes removal of the Kenney ledge plant set up in 1895 and compares project costs. It cites the Tremont street crusher under Mayor Curtis costing $7 622.94 versus Centre street crusher at $7 976.38, and details stone prices and contract terms with Matthews and Kenney lodges. It accuses public officials of misleading the public about work and expenses, claiming waste and shady contracts amid a claimed extra one and a quarter million spent.
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Kenney Ledge
Curtis
Tremont Street
Quincy
Centre Street
Wells
Matthews
Tremont Street Lodge
Kenney Lodge
Tremont
Ublic
City sewer costs and maintenance cited in Quincy's figures
The report analyzes sewer division costs comparing 1895 and 1896 figures, noting large increases tied to Stony Brook and permanent improvements misallocated to current expenses. It highlights maintenance costs for Ferry, Sanitary, Street Cleaning, Bridge, and Street Watering divisions and criticizes management and public health impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stony Brook
Quincy
Inc
City Bridge Division Head Criticized Over Repairs and Loans
The speaker accuses Mr. Quincy of appointing a practical head of the bridge division while failing to disclose iron casting suppliers. He cites a new Jeffries Point landing, a $717.65 paving loan item condemned by the city engineer, a $582.15 Broadway bridge replank, and overall street dept spending of $3.6 million in 1895 with a total rise to $12,37 million across 1895–1896.
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Quincy
Jeffies Point
Boston
Castle Island
Broadway
Ward 13
Democratic candidate rails at city hall in heated speech
In a rousing address the Democratic challenger attacks the incumbent and warns voters of dishonesty and incompetence. He argues for honest leadership and stresses the need to elect Mr Curtis and replace the current head of the street department, urging readers to review his acceptance letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
Cronmiell
Democratic Party
City Hall
Riley
Quincy
Bryan
Chicago
Josiah Quincy Union Printers Rally For Mayor Support
The Josiah Quincy Union Printers Club opens headquarters at No. 2 Sewall Place and mobilizes labor groups in a strong campaign for Mayor Quincy. Members vow to pressure voters, inspect voting lists, and urge universal turnout with a pledge that any who back opponents will be condemned by fellow tradesmen.
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Josiah Quincy Union Printers’ Club
Sewall Place
Firesent
Allied Crafts
Building Trades
Boston
Quincy
United States
Quincey
Isbor
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