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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1897

Page

3

Suburban Interclub results at Dudley Club

Mercantile Library Association defeats Dudley Association in four departments of a Suburban Interclub match at the Dudley Association Club last evening. Mercantile won billiards and whist, with totals 300 to 220 in billiards and 330 plus 18 to 294 minus 18 in whist. Reading A A fell to 999th Artillery in billiards and whist while taking the top honors in pool and whist for the Reading club.

Mercantile Library Association Dudley Association Mercantile Reading Club 99Th Artillery Holmes Towne Reading A. A Eliott Briggs Pool 999Th Artillery Mitchell Dudley Clark Twombly

City League Wins and Ties Shaped by Sherman Night

In City League play last evening Boylston defeated Sherman to tie Carruth who beat Hub. Meyers defeated Murray and Irwins. Sudburys and McCarthys also posted wins as City Hall alleys action concluded.

Boylston Sherman Carruth Hub Meyers Murray & Irwin's Sudburys McCarthys City Hall

Newton Boat Club Beats Arlington in Straight Games

Newton Boat Club won all three games against Arlington Boat Club in a circuit league match at Newton alleys. The home team rolled in great form totaling 2499 in team scoring and showing strong second ball work.

Newton Newton Boat Club Arlington Boat Club

Contests Shine at Massachusetts Inter Club Tourney

In Charlestown at the 999th Artillery Clubhouse last evening the Massachusetts inter club contest delivered excellent play. The Reading A A supplied refreshments for the battery team as bowls and billiards delivered wins for the home club.

999Th Artillery Club Charlestown Reading A. A

Codman Victorious in Billiards Pool and Whist Match

Codman club defeats Old Dorchester 2 games to 1 in bowling while winning two of three sets in billiards pool and whist. Scores show Codman figures Hutchinson Pierce Tileston high totals 876 601 525 across events. Old Dorchester trailed with Hooper Eaton Andrews totals 185 and 117 in respective games.

Old Dorchester Codman Club Codman Frizzell C. Eaton Hooper P. Eaton Pool Carrick Andrews Folsom

National Trotting Board Expels Massachusetts Horsemen

The National Trotting Association board in New York suspended and expelled several Massachusetts horsemen for rule violations. Expulsions include F B Jenkins W E Perkins H M Murphy of Stoughton for racing Lorina as Banquet, O L Roberts of Worcester for Doc spray as Robert Boy, M Gilchrist of Townsend for Frank Taylor as Joe Ilkes, and others. Additional riders and horses faced expulsions or suspensions, with Liberty Boy tied to unlawful winnings.

New York Board of Review National Trotting Association Today Massachusetts F. B. Jenkins W. E. Perkins H. M. Murphy Stoughton Lorina Banquet O. L. Roberts Worcester Doc Spray Robert Boy M. Gilchrist Townsend Frank Taylor Joe Ilkes Dr. F. A. Dalton Boston Billie T A. A. Heroux Lawrence Mackie Arrow D. Cameron Westbury Beulah Laura Wilkes L. Johnson Dana E. M. Gilchrist Joe M Oscar Glenney Oscar J E. B. Cook Shrewsbury E. H. Dean Liberty Boy

Builders Move Toward 60 Million Dollar Steel Pool

Representatives of the steel wire and nail makers in the United States are close to forming a pool. About 26 of the largest firms are expected to join, with capital involved exceeding 60 million dollars.

New York United States

Teamsters Benevolent Association Ball Draws Large Boston Crowd

The tenth annual ball of the Teamsters Benevolent Association of Boston was held at Odd Fellows Hall with about 1000 attendees. The grand march led by President James F. Grady and escort kicked off the festivities, and dancing continued from 9 PM to 2 AM amid festive decorations and tropical plant backdrops.

The Teamsters’ Benevolent Association of Boston Odd Fellows’ Hall James F. Grady

City halts prize fighting with new permit ban

Frisco health and police committee of the Board of Supervisors refused any more permits for pugilistic or physical culture exhibitions. This action ends upcoming matches including Griffo Lavigne Hawkins Connelly and Smith Kelly contests in San Francisco.

San Francisco Health and Police Committee Board of Supervisors Griffo-Lavigne

Cabinet Reorganization in Rome Completes

The Marquis di Rudini finished reconstructing the cabinet. Marquis Visconti Venosta accepts the foreign office. The full list of ministers will be issued tomorrow.

Rome Marquis di Rudini Visconti Venosta Foreign Office Lst

Orioles Acquire McJames Demontreville and McGann In Trade

Baltimore December 10 confirms a deal sending Pitcher McJames Second Baseman Demontreville and First Baseman McGann to the Orioles in exchange for First Baseman Doyle Second Baseman Reitz and Pitcher Ariole. Washington Manager Brown says Doyle will be his lieutenant and possibly captain, with Doyle taking charge if he shifts to the bench.

Baltimore McJames Demontreville McGann Washington Orioles Doyle Reitz Ariole Brown

Teen death row confession in Truro murder case

Halifax dispatch reports 17-year-old Lyman Dartt sentenced for the murder of Armenian pedlar Asard Dever near Truro. Dartt allegedly confessed to killing but says it was unintentional. Clergymen who heard the statement have not released details.

Halifax Lyman Dartt Truro Asard Dever

Ice floe destroys Galena River locks on river mouth

An ice floe driven by heavy rains destroyed the government locks at the mouth of the Galena River in Galena Illinois. The locks cost $100000 to build seven years ago.

Galena, Ill Galena River

Boston Dog Peter Not Dead Reported

The Boston terrier Peter, owned by Mr. F. C. Hollander, is declared not dead. A telegraph from Pawtucket reports the dog remains alive and well amidst the confusion.

Boston Peter F. C. Hollander Telegraph Pawtucket

Fall River Meeting Notes Reveal Regional Scores

At Fall River Fall River 11 New Bed Gardiner Me Gardiner 6 Rock Augusta Me Augusta 5 Bath 2 details show a sequence of scores across multiple towns in Maine. Named locations include Gardiner Augusta Bath and cities Fall River and Augusta. The fragment suggests a regional competition or tally with uneven results among listed teams.

Fall River New Bedfor Ae Gardiner Gardiner Rock and Augusta Bath

Cambridge Teams Elect Captains and Umpire News

Walter Clarkson named captain of the Cambridge High and Latin baseball and ice polo teams. George Wood, from East Boston and Lynn beginnings in 1878, poised to be a big league umpire next season. Also notes a six day bicycle race halt in New York and Winthrop Yacht Club dinner on January 1 at Castle Square Hotel with 6:30 reception.

Walter Clarkson Cambridge High George Wood Boston Lynn Woodie New York Winthrop Yacht Club Castle Square Saturda Bregpe Brothers Hub Willie Frank Mr. Splaine Hey Newtowne Club Tremont Street Pierce Howe Scale Company Howe Bedford G. Y. Patterson Norman S. Clark Popé Manufacturing Company Cairo Egypt Myself Columbia California Hawaii Asia Africa Europe

Franklin House Fire at Greenfield Guts Inn

Fire gutted the Franklin House in Greenfield early today causing about 10000 in losses covered by insurance. Landlord John Mead, Mrs. Mead, and elderly James Costello escaped via ladder after being cut off by smoke. Neighbors and guests fled in night clothes as the blaze began in the basement, discovered by Mrs. Mead’s nephew Michael Powers. Three terrier puppies and two St Bernard dogs perished.

G. E. Gilman Paw Paw Michigan J. E. Watson Louisville Emma King Springfield Foster Boston Michael J. Powers

Thurston argues for Hawaii annexation at New York dinner

At a New York dinner Thurston urges annexation of Hawaii, arguing practical US interests in Pacific commerce and regional stability. He contends Hawaii must remain an American outpost to prevent Asiatic influence and to keep Pacific trade free, noting local solutions would suffice for Hawaii’s internal issues.

New York Thurston United States Hawaii America Pacific Arizona Nevada

Burrage ordinance sparks talk as officials charged

The debate centers on political demonstrations by city workers. Councilman Saunders faults administration. President Conry notes Horace G. Allen presiding at a Republican rally. Nat G. Robinson counters, saying he is no longer a city employee and acts as a private individual.

Saunders Conry Common Council Mr. Saunders Horace G. Allen Boston Curtis Dudley Street Opera House Woders Allen Nat G. Robinson Dudley Street

Drugist Paine's Assailant Sought By Police

Police haunches pursue Druggist Newell Paine of 1181 Tremont street after a robbery. Officers Gaddis and Wise report a promising clue and seek a locally known young man who vanished. An ex convict theory is denied by authorities as unfounded.

Newell Paine Tremont Street Gaddis Wise Paine

Elevator mishap at Court Street causes fall to basement

A rope slipped from the shive of an elevator at 2 Court Street yesterday around 1 30 pm. The car dropped from the first floor to the basement but no passengers were aboard and the operator, though shaken, resumed operation five minutes later.

Court Street

Miller Leads in Endurance Cycling Race

The report covers ongoing endurance racing with Hale maintaining a wide lead, Waller as strong challenger, and Interman returning to racing. Moore suffers a severe fall after front-wheel tire failure and a guard-rail collision. Other items include track measurement disputes, possible team signings, and product plans from tire and bicycle makers.

Race Ends as Miller Extends Lead in Grueling Cyclist Event

The sixth day of the grueling race leaves Miller at the forefront with rivals fading. Doctors treat Moore after a near sight-loss injury but he returns to the track within minutes. The bulletin lists standings from early morning with Miller 243 miles ahead, while sponsors announce top wheel prices and industry news.

Hale Waller Interman Lanklyn Ashinger Moore Miller

Riders Collapsing Panic Marks Race Finish

The field was checked by three police surgeons after a grueling afternoon. Enterman was ordered from the track for rest. Rivierre collapsed and later attacked an imaginary foe, ending his participation. Rice barely escaped disqualification after a deeper exam.

Enterman Rice Miller Rivierre

Schinneer Surges Into Third as Rivierre Drops Out

Schinneer moved to third early in the evening after Rivierre exited the race. He rode with an aggressive pace two to three miles per hour faster than the leaders, while Miller maintained endurance despite fatigue. Moore quit after a severe fall, and doctors report Miller remains in normal condition with potential to finish.

Schinneer Rivierre Miller Moore

Rice Clings to Lead as Rivierre Fades in Distant Pursuit

Rice, trailing Miller by nearly a hundred miles at one point, remains determined and in the saddle through the night. Trainers expect Rice to close the gap by morning, proving stubborn endurance as Rivierre exits the race, leaving Rice to press the Chicago contender.

Rice Miller Chicago Rivierre

Specialty blood poison cure claim advertisement

An offer for home treatment of blood poisoning promises cures within 15 to 25 days. The Cook Remedy Co asserts high success, posts a $500,000 guarantee, and covers rail fare and hotel bills if ineffective. Sealed proofs and address in Illinois are provided for interested patients.

Cookk Remedy Co Masonic

White Cycle Club Defeats Malden Roadsters 4–0

White Wheelmen top Malden Roadsters 4 to 0 at White Cycling Academy on Tremont street last night. Brennan scores three goals and another by Sawyer as White secures the shutout with strong defense.

White Cycle Club Malden Roadsters White Cycling Academy Tremont Street White Wheelmen CEOPK LP Iivisistyctescesescccacekh Poy Ae Miller Brennan Bova Thane Sceseseeee Ye Pettigrove Pwnga Cicaccaasetda Sv Auwsene White Brennan- Sawyer Durgin Clark Miller Sampson Malden

Chelsea Cycle Club Holds Fourth Annual Ball in Armory Hall

Nearly 500 guests attended the Chelsea Cycle Club fourth annual ball at Armory Hall Chelsea last night. A concert preceded dancing with floor supervision by Frederick W. Blanchard and a long list of assistants including Vincent Barkividge G W Powers H Hooper J Bennett A Pickard and W H Legg.

Chelsea Cycle Club Armory Hall Chelsea Frederick W. Blanchard Frederick S. Hutchins Vincent Barkividge C. W. Marsh V. Syworoski E. D. Chard G. W. Powers H. Hooper G. B. Smith Robert Willard G. E. Hussey

Berkeley Cycle Club Concert and Dance at Parker Hall

Members of the Berkeley Cycle Club and guests enjoyed a concert from 7 30 to 9 and dancing to midnight at Parker Hall Beachmont. The program featured soprano solos by Miss Kittie Hayes and Miss Fannie Callahan, readings by Miss Amy Faxon, dances by the Plunkett children, various instrumental solos, and humorous bits by local performers.

Berkeley Cycle Club Parker Hall Beachmont Our As Kittie Hayes Plunkett Children Amy Faxon Charles Daly Fannie Callahan Cornet Charles Nahan Mary Daly

Chelsea Cycle Club Hall of Fame Event Draws City Cyclists

The annual hall of the Chelsea Cycle Club at Lincoln Hall Chelsea drew about 200 attendees with large delegations from local cycling groups and social clubs and Boston clubs on hand. Chief Consul Elliott spent yesterday at Pope building division HQ, preparing to announce committee assignments soon. Secretary A W Pease of the P C C is forming a roller polo team and practicing for a position.

Chelsea Lincoln Hall Boston Consul Elliott Pope Building A. W. Pease P. Co. C

Steel Trust Acts Division of Territory in New Agreement

Representatives of nearly all U S steel firms met in New York to harmonize interests and divide territory. Key players included Stackhouse of Cambria Iron, Linderman of Bethlehem Iron, Felton of Pennsylvania and Maryland Steel, and Kennedy of Bessemer Steel. Territory east of the Alleghenies likely goes to Pennsylvania and Maryland Steel, Lackawanna, and Bethlehem Iron, with a rail pool feature and export trade安排 through Maryland.

Philadelphia Penn United States New York City Stackhouse Cambria Iron Company Linderman Bethlehem Iron Company Felton Pennsylvania and Maryland Steel Company Kennedy Bessemer Steel Company Alleghenies Lackawanna Company Maryland Company

Harvard Freshman Crew Trials Draw 158 Applicants

Captain Goodrich announced 158 freshmen sought spots on Harvard's crew, the largest turnout in years, nearly a third of the class. Candidates will be organized into squads for gym work, then tested on rowing machines, reducing to about three crews before water trials in spring. Leaders will be named for each squad.

Goodrich Harvard

New Tug Gettysburg To Join Philadelphia & Reading Fleet

A 170 foot towboat will be built by Harlan & Hollingsworth in Wilmington for the Philadelphia and Reading railroad to tow coal barges between Philadelphia and the port. The Gettysburg will be 170 feet long with a 29 foot beam and 18 foot depth and will feature triple expansion engines.

Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Philadelphia Harlan & Hollingsworth Wilmington Del Gettysburg

Largest mortgage on record filed in East Cambridge

The New England Gas and Coke Company mortgaged $17,500,000 to Central Trust Company of New York in the biggest deed recorded at the Middlesex registry yesterday afternoon in East Cambridge. The syndicate story was featured in yesterday’s Post.

Middlesex Registry of East Cambridge Ew England Gas & Coke Company Central Trust Company of New York

Chute Fined for Trespass in Tremont Tea Rooms

Caroline Chute was found guilty of trespassing in Tremont Temple tea rooms and fined 3 dollars by Judge Ely. She appealed the ruling.

Caroline Chute Tremont Temple Ely

Milwaukee Taxpayer Wins Bond Ruling Over Garbage Plant

The Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed Judge Ludwig of Milwaukee Superior Court ruling in favor of John F. Burnham a Milwaukee taxpayer, restraining city officials from signing bonds to fund a municipal garbage plant.

Madison, Wis Supreme Court Today Ludwig Milwaukee Superior Court John F. Burnham Milwaukee

Indianapolis Three Cent Fare Case Dismissed on Appeal

The United States Court of Appeals dismissed Indianapolis's appeal in the three cent car fare case. The ruling upholds Judge Showalter's injunction against enforcing the three cent fare ordinance.

Chicago United States Court of Appeals Indianapolis Showalter

Brakeman Injured in Mystic Wharf Accident

Henry W. Davis aged 48 a brakeman on the Mystic branch of the Boston and Maine railroad was caught between a car and a coal box on Mystic Wharf yesterday afternoon and injured his back and chest.

Henry W. Davis Mystic Boston & Maine Railroad

Architect John Lough Pearson Dies in London

London report states John Lough Pearson prominent architect and Royal Academy member has died in London on December 10.

London John Loughborough Pearson The Royal Academy

Dr Agnews Cure for the Heart advertised

The ad claims Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart treats apoplexy and dizziness with swift relief. It urges readers to use the remedy to prevent recurrences and notes daily sudden deaths could be avoided. Sold by C E Woodward & Co and Jaynes & Co in Boston locations.

Dingley Tariff Law Defended as Pension Bill Passes

The House approved a $141 million pension appropriation without amendments. Democrats proposed retrenchment and criticized the Dingley tariff for revenue gaps. Mr. Dingley predicted a surplus next year while Treasury plans and Secretary Gage’s upcoming financial legislation drew attention.

Washington House Uncle Sam Messrs Carmack Grains Sims Fromennessee Secretary of War Secretary of the Treasury Dingley Civil Service Law Aera Ohio Linney North Carolina New York Tammany Tigers Gage

Boston College Debaters Hold Final Term Meeting

The Fulton Debating Society of Boston College held its last meeting of the term with the motion That Strikes When Lawfully Used Are a Proper Means to Combat the Oppression of Capitalists. Affiliates Francis Mullen and Thomas Lavell spoke for the affirmative, Thomas Moore and Thomas Jameson for the negative. Four preliminaries to select finalists were announced for February with questions on Hawaii annexation and other topics.

Fulton Debating Society Boston College Francis Mullen Thomas Lavell Thomas Moore Thomas Jameson Francis J. Carney George A. McLaughlin E. B. Coyme Benjamin Teeling John Duffy Hawaii United States William Murphy William Nugent Timothy J. Ahern Joseph L. Powers Napoleon David Supple Edward Crowley Joseph L. Williams John V. Gallagher John Doyl John Swift Jo. Sheehan Cuba

Mansfield in Court Over Dressing Room Assault

Rich ard Mansfield the actor was held on $600 bail to face an assault and battery charge by John Metzger a Cleveland dresser who had worked for Mansfield seven years. Metzger testified the incident happened in Mansfield dressing room after a button came off during preparation for Prince Karl. Mansfield denied the claim and friends accused rivals of using Metzger to prosecute him.

Philadelphia Penn Richard Mansfield John Metzger Cleveland Metzger Eisenbrown Mansfield Chestnut Street F House Prince Karl Johnson

Senator Hanna Ill at Waldorf Astoria After Travel

Senator Hanna III fell ill in New York and retired to his Waldorf Astoria suite after arriving from Washington this afternoon. He was accompanied by two daughters and no physician had yet been summoned.

New York Hanna Waldorf- Astoria Washington

Mrs Ogden Goelet to entertain Prince of Wales aboard Mayflower

London Dec 10 reports it is probable Mrs Ogden Goelet will entertain the Prince of Wales aboard the Mayflower during the Riviera regattas. The event would occur as the yacht sails to race in the season’s waters.

London

Chelsea No-License Rallies Echo Campaign Open-Air Meeting

A no-license campaign feature held in Chelsea last night in the principal square under the Young Men's No-License banner. A rally also occurred at an unused store on Washington Avenue, tied to Lynn and Boston rail line discussions.

Chelsea Washington Avenue Resumm Lynn Boston

Murder in Hot Springs Bath House Claims Local Visitor

News reaches Manchester of the killing of Ottomar Scharschmidt a 21 year old resident in a drunken row at the government bath house in Hot Springs Arkansas. The suspect is Henry Wise a fellow tramper.

Manchester N. H Healy Ottomar Scharschmidt Hot Springs Ark Scharschmidt Henry Wise

Rumors Swirl Over Hamburg Sale Price Report

The Herald reports word among horsemen that John E. Madden sold Hamburg, last year’s top 2 year old, for about 59000 dollars with the buyer unnamed. Billy Lakeland traveled from Jersey City to Lexington to train the horse at Brighton Beach Creek, but did not disclose the purchaser.

New York the Herald John E. Madden Hamburg Billy Lakeland Jersey City Lexington Brighton Beach Creck Pugeaser

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