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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1892

Page

3

Popular James J Corbett's City Reception and Plans

James J Corbett, America's champion, wins wide favor in Boston after New Orleans victory. He praises local reception, discusses ongoing Lannan suit, and outlines plans to open a Chicago theatre mid year. He vows to defend his title, hints at future matches, and notes limited city access due to public interest.

James J. Corbett America Corbett New Orleans California Maime Boston Corvett Sullivan Lannan Joe Lannan Jim Carvett Chicago Mitchell Brady Jima

GuttEensuner Racecard Delights Fans at GuttEensuner

Special to the Post from GuttEensuner New Jersey reports tomorrow’s racing program includes six races at the track. Entries feature Panhandle 117, Monsoon 112, King Hazem 107 in the opener over five furlongs, with notable horses such as Mahammed, Leigh, and Ves pasian in the second race and several others listed through the hurdle and distance events.

GuttEensuner N. J Panhandle Monsoon King Hazem Bolivar Thiers L Belle D Belle of Phoenix Ee L Mart Laurenska Jacket Mahammed Leigh Tom Edison Vespasian Heien Jimmy Lambley Sport Tattler Glitter Peralto Harley Wilson Sluggard Power Jamestown Quibbler Extra Marmont Magic Foxford Fidget Luray Slander Benjamin Los Defiulter Loo Mary M St. Luke Evarte Maurice the Countess Lithbert Joe Courtney St. John Gray Rock Common Sense Vexition Eatontown Macauley Miss Bess Shotover

Gloucester Entries Tomorrow Races List

Gloucester N J December 11 special to the post entries for tomorrow show six races at one mile and shorter. Names include Stranger McGregor Ptolemy Fleetwing Turner Miss Clay Come On Lady Worster Agnes and more with weights listed for each horse in every event.

N. J McGregor Ptolemy Fleetwing Turner Miss Clay Come On Lady Worster Agnes Nee Sierra Nevada Pommery Lee Flambeau Patrick Chapman Blackwood Selah Freedom Frank Richal Martel Joe Lee Sue Ryder Apollo General Jordon Marty B Samaritan Aftermath Glenall Lita Minnora Myrtle R Lattle Silver Emblem Arapahoe Forest Ralph McKeever Crocus

Gossip on Burlington and Saturday Track Upsets

The column notes Burlington as the fastest on the hilltop after a late burst to win, despite last week’s defeat by King Crab. It mentions Levelier’s stale speed at Gloucester, Levelier’s near win next time, and a huge longshot win by Plenty at St Louis. It also references Merry Duke, Tasso’s fading speed, and Lord Harry’s bracket prospects.

Bob Sutherland Merry Duke Burlington King Crab Tasso Gloucester Lord Harry St. Louis Plenty Pierce Iron Horse

Meehan Denies Guardian Claim As Ward 23 Rivalry Flareups

Michael Meehan responded to Alderman Lee’s Warren Hall rally accusation in Brighton, saying he never was Lee’s ward guardian and won’t be controlled. He bet $100 Lee cannot win a majority in the eleventh aldermanic district, disputing Lee’s larger claimed margin and declaring political favors settled between them.

Michael Meehan Alderman Lee Warren Hall Brighton City Hall Lee Meehan John

P. J. Maguire's Citizens Candidate for Ninth District

P J Maguire urges Boston ninth district voters to support him as the citizens candidate on the ballot He claims strong support from working people and taxpayers for public improvements and his experience He states he favors city license and will best represent the district next Tuesday.

Mitchell Corbett Jackson Peter Goddard Ths Cribb Jack McAuliffe Mike Daly McAuliffe Austin Gibbons New York Jimmy Carroll Johnny Griffin Captain Williams The New Crescent P. J. Maguire Ublic Boston Citizens

New Week Promise of Profit and Interference Report

From letters received I expect to provide two or three valuable items daily this week. I suspect Boston figures have blocked my information to aid certain commissioners. Investigation ongoing. Address Rob Roy at 10 State St, Room 9, after 12:30 PM.

Boston Rob Roy State St Massachusetts Suffolk James Clifford Mary J. Clifford Boston Post John W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register Commonwealth of Massachusetts Leirs-At August Schneider Kunigunde Schneider Boscon Petiioner Joan W. Mekhis Lorinda H. Parker Samuel P. Wilcox Joseph G. Parker Augusus A. Parker Chicago Saich Court Joax W. McKim

Reminiscences of Street Work by Boston Police Inspector Skelton

Police Inspector Tom Gerraughty honors Charles Skelton, patriarch of the bank squad, on his last day in service. Skelton recalls key cases, rivals, and the bank crooks like Chauncy Johnson and Jim Coes, noting the district’s strict protection of moneyed areas and his plans to remain in Boston after retirement.

Tom” Gerraughty Charlie” Skelton Tom Skelton Bunk Sneak Chauncy Johnson King Shang’ Campbell Bank of the Republic Dewey Charlestown la Ling Kidder, Peabody & Co Frisco Andy’ Houghton Youn’Gerraughty Jim Coes Massachusetts Coes Cquoes Eastern Albany Old Colony Lou Alt Hmnate Inspector Dearborn Dearborn Bick Bay Bemiau Iiters Uison Hamilton National Third National James Shaw Warren Steamship Line Second National Bank Inspector Skelton Mr. Skelton State Street Remin Boston

Cambridge Churches Rally Against License Laws

Thirty four Cambridge churches joined no license meetings with union and special sessions in multiple neighborhoods. Speakers included E H Hall Nor ton Palmer McKenzie Durrell Scully Doyle, Olmstead Stevenson Morton Breen Elder and other clergy and civic leaders addressing the license question.

Cambridge First E. H. Hall Charles Eliot Norton G. H. Palmer Alexander McKenzie O. H. Durrell North Cambridge North Avenue Burton Crankshaw St. Mary’s Church of the Annunciation Thomas Scully Father Doyle Paulist Church New York City Pilgrim Congregational Church Cambridgeport W. C. T. U First Baptist Church Charles Olmstead Mr. Olmstead Katherine L. Stevenson J. F. Morton, Jr Harvard College Charles River Baptist St. Philip’s Grace M.E Jesse Wagner Walter Calley Alfred Noon Main Street Inman Street Universalist Church G. W. Bicknell St. Luke’s Reformed Episcopal Church C. H. Tucker Broadway Baptist Church A. E. Reynolds N. Beach I. W. Sneath C. S. Rogers

Lamb and Mooney dispute ninth ward aldermanic nomination

The ninth district may face a post election contest as Bernard F. Lamb keeps the regular nomination after a tied convention with William L. Mooney independent. Mooney alleges Lamb is a non resident and cites May 1892 real estate at Lamb father’s Shawmut avenue office, while Moran and Sle Donough discuss legality and potential ballot challenges at a Dudley Street Opera House rally.

Bernard F. Lamb William L. Mooney Mr. Mooney Lamb Shawmut Avenue Chester Park Ene John 8. Jlorin Ir. Moran Commonwealth Mr Moran Mooney John H. SleDonough People's Choice Michiel J. Kettrick William $. McNary Maeble Executive Committee Knowle John Lamb Mr. Rogers Bernard F. Imb Wether You sail Lamby_ said Refie Sail Committee Msonus

Sunday Blaze Hits C. D. Pease piano factory

A fire at 6:30 am today at the C. D. Pease & Co piano manufactory 318 and 820 West Forty third street caused 50000 dollars in damage. One hundred fifty workers were left unemployed.

C. D. Pease & Co West Forty Third Street

Pierce Challenge Accepted by Charlie Stone of Charestown

Char lie Stone of Charestown accepts William Pierce's challenge to meet a ninety three or ninety five pound sparrer. H Stone acting for Charlie seeks to arrange at the Post office a convenient date for a set to with Pierce's representatives.

William Pierce Charlie Stone Charestown H. Stone Charlie Pierce Post

Through Car Service From Boston to Chicago and Beyond

Rail through car service begins November 27, 1893 with multiple through sleeping and dining options. Services depart Boston for Albany Syracuse Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Cleveland Detroit and New York via various routes, including vestibuled sleeping cars and buffet cars. Tickets and schedules available at City Office 232 Washington St or Kneeland St station. General Passenger Agent A. J. Hanson.

Boston Wagner Albany Syracuse Chicago Yial M.S. RR Utica Toledo Cleveland Detroit M.C. R Bar Startford New Haven New York Springfield Dbuffet Kroston Luffet New York Limited Washington St Kneeland St Buston Hanson Liberty St North River Philadelphia Baltimore Washington New England Washington Street Pilgrim Plymouth Park Square Station Fall River Old State House Washington and State

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