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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1896

Page

3

Creedon Victor Defeats O'Brien in Ninth Round

Dan Creedon of Australia defeated Dick O'Brien of Boston in the ninth round at Broadway A. C. New York report notes O'Brien showed grit and took punishment while Creedon faded late, referee stopped two minutes fifty eight seconds into the round with Creedon the winner. about 2000 spectators attended the bout. Billy Whistler and Eddie Curry carded a later ten round clash. Creedon weighed about 151 pounds while O'Brien weighed around 160.

New York Dan Creedon Australia Dick O'Brien Boston Broadway A. C O’brien Creedon Billy Whistler Philadelphia Eddie Curry Curry Sol Smith Jem Mace Benny Murphy Danny McBride Tim McGrath Scotty’ Faulkner Jack Burns O'Brien Dan Creeden Sban Dick Grogg

B A A Fixtures Outline Cross Country Marathon Prep

The B A A fixtures list for 1897 details multiple cross country runs to build endurance for the April 19 Marathon race, with potential Greek entrants. Events include December open cross country at Coolidge's Corner, gym events, January ten mile run, February and March cross country tests, and a June all round meeting.

John Graham Greece Coolidge’s Corner Mechanics’ Hall Lexington South Framingham Oval

BA A Cross Country Handicaps Set For Today Race

Handicaps for the B A A cross country run are listed for a 3 30 pm start from M T Gym to Coolidge’s Corner and back. Competitors include Murphy, Osgood, Mayhew, Lensingh, Angus, Gillson, Campbell, Morse, Burton, Hutchinson, Morison, Porter, Foote, Blackmore, Mills, Pope, Blake, Grant, Moore, Crawford, Hall and Barrett among others.

Coolidge’s E. Murphy Revere E. P. Osgood M. I. Fiat H. B. Mayhew M. I V. R. Lensingh W. N Angus H. W. Foote H. A A. W. Blackmore E. W. Mills Berkeley S E. L. Pope A. Blake R. Grant Hi. A. A C. V. Moore Newton E. W. Crawford B. L D. C. Hall E. J. Barrett Boston

Corbett, Fitzsimmons Fight Offer Seen in San Francisco

CORBETT TALKS IN NEW YORK ABOUT DAN STUARTS $15,000 PURSE FOR A FINISH FIGHT BETWEEN JAMES J. CORBETT AND FIGHTER FITZSIMMONS. HE CITES A SAFER SAN FRANCISCO OFFER AND HINTS AT AN EARLY DECISION. IF FITZ ACCEPTS, HE WILL LEAVE FOR THE WEST. OTHERWISE A FINISH FIGHT MAY BE UNAVOIDABLE.

New York James J. Corbett Dan Stuart Fitzsimmons Stuart Corbett San Francisco Fitz

Slavin Arrested in Newark for Assault Charge

Frank P. Slavin, the pugilist, was arrested in Newark today and held on $200 bail on assault and battery charges. His former manager, Dr. John A. Dougherty, accuses Slavin of brutal assault last night. Dougherty is confined to bed.

Newark N. J Frank P. Slavin John A. Dougherty Slavin Dougherty

Boxing Gossip outlines Corbett Fitzsimmons talks in New York

Dan Stuart travels from the West to arrange a finish fight for the championship with both champions ready to fight. Dick Burge posts 250 in Birmingham for a 144 pound bout and bets 5000 to 4000 he defeats the American. Cripple Creek report notes Mike Queenan KOing Billy Woods in twelve rounds for a 3400 purse.

Dan Stuart New York Stuart Corbett Fitzsimmons Dick Burge Birmingham Eng Eddie Connolly Burge San Francisco Fitz Sharkey Julian Frank Erne George Dixon Erie Dixon Paddy Smith College Point L. I the Post Jack Downey Madison Square Garden Judge Tighe Brooklyn Bay View Empire Club Maspeth Downey Nick Long Frank Purcell Paddy Reidy Washington, D. C Philadelphia Tuxedo Club Joe McGrath Ireland America Danny McBride McBride Spike Sullivan Walcott-West West Walcott BR . A Queenan Woods

Spain Hails Cuba Policy In President's Message

Semi official Madrid reports say government and conservative circles in Spain are pleased with the Cuba section of the President's message. Initial dispatches caused irritation but full text led to approval. Sentiment favors better US Spain understanding and home rule for Cuba once provinces are pacified with specified fines.

Washington Madrid Cuba Spain

Southern Republicans meet McKinley in Canton cabinet talks

A large Southern Republican delegation including Senator-elect Wellington of Maryland and Rep Mudd called on Major McKinley in Canton to discuss Southern representation in the new cabinet. The group noted the South’s concerns and discussed the possibility of a Southern member joining the cabinet. Also visiting was Mrs Richard Robbins, National Council of Women official.

Canton Major McKinley Wellington Maryland Mudd T. A. Barber N. S. Booze N. B. Baker Bowden Virginia Youngblood Alabama A. F. Wimberle Louisiana James Hill William P. Brownlow Tennessee J. E. Long Florida George Connelly Washington D. C

Boylston Defeats Prospects by 200 Pins in City League

In the City League at Boylston alleys the Boylstons beat the Prospects by over 200 pins, setting a team record with 2692 total. The single men from George C. Goodwin Co. won over the married men, and the Wilcox team of Chelsea easily defeated the Winthrops as scores rolled in at Carruths' alleys.

Boylston Boylstons Carruths George C. Goodwin Co Wilcox Chelsea Winthrops George C. Goodwin & CO Williams Chapman McLennan J. Miller Lawrence Wee OSS Flanders Higgins Hayden Rogers Totter Chase Holmes Magee McLaughlin Seneeee Beene Olmstead BSO sSrion & Russell Easil New England Mutual Boston Marine O'Brion & Russell Oustan Ee Ceseseveseeers Willis Nen F Russe Ae Aay PGCE Ae Fish Secestatnc EB. Russell Ceseeeee NPW England Mutual Stevens He Smith Ridgeway Buree N. A Mercantile Cevescrecescens DOWNS Downs Wccsvcessecsceee Ace 156 140 » 403 Miller . 105 105 S4 Levis McNeish Bowler Winchester Metropolitan Roslindales Rexford Associated Cycling Clubs Rovers Medfords Roslindale Tota Bowler Anshelm Morrison Ferris Sae Nee Bertram O* Wee Sessler Paine Ceserre Ak Anderson Woods Ess Parker Swan Weveresteceesseses Lim Robinson Sane Rh. Waters W. Waters Martin Spencer Oe Medford Nayson Weadoner Wess Morton Barker Seese Anes

Games on Carruths Alleys Two Interesting Bowling Games

Two engaging bowling matches were staged at Carruths Alleys showcasing local talent. Winners emerged in closely contested frames as spectators cheered the high scores and sharp plays throughout the evening.

Carruths

Bowling Score Ledger From Local Lane

Other bowling games list shows Wee Quincy-Carruths with 2476 for Quincys and Wat Brockton-Belvedere posting 2596 for Campello. Names and teams appear as fragmented entries in OCR.

Wee Quincy Carruths Quincys Wat Brockton Belvedere Campello

Sophomores Clash With Freshmen in Cambridge Play

In Jacob Sleeper Hall Cambridge the sophomore and freshmen clash during the annual celebratory play. Sophomores sabotage the freshmen production A Cyclone for a Cent with megaphone antics and projectiles while aiding lines for missing actors. Josephine E Twisden starred as Adelaide with others including Charles Brown Archie Noble James Davies Mabel Griffin and George Currier in this Philomathean Society event.

Jacob Sleeper Cambridge Philomathean Society Wilysophs Belinda Josephine E. ‘Lwisden Adelaide Charles Brown William Shelton Archie Noble Fred Langford James Davies John Smith Mabel Griffin Belinda Mervin George Currier Patte

First race at four and a half furlongs selling results

Four and one half furlongs race produced Mask first by W Morris at 6 to 1. Benvolla driven by Coleman placed second at 2 to 1. Miss Bowser third for Delehanty at 6 to 5. Time 59 seconds. Second race three quarters of a mile selling produced Thurless first for Carson Lawrence P. second out Helen T. place for McDermott and Keefe third at 3 to 1. Time 1 21. Third race seven eighths of a mile selling saw Dr. Jones win for Carson at 5 to 1. Mohawk second for Brooks at 5 to 1 place Tattersall third for Heinrichs. Time 1 31. Fourth race six and one half furlongs produced Marle Lovell first for Houlahan at 2 to 1. Eletro second for W Morris at 4 to 5 place Mr Waverly third at 4 to 5. Time 1 27. Fifth race four and a half furlongs Apples first for Donnelly at 2% to 1. Juanita second for Patton at 2 to 1 place McHenry third for Heinrichs at 1 to 2. Time 58 seconds.

Mask W. Morris Benvolla Coleman Miss Bowser Delehanty Thurless Carson Lawrence P McDermott Helen T Keefe Dr. Jones Mohawk Brooks Tattersall Heinrichs Marle Lovell Houlahan Eletro Mr. Waverly Apples Donnelly Juanita Patton McHenry

Thoroughbred Card for Daily Races

First race Parulette and Chieftain. second race Baritone and Finnwater. third race Rosita and Plenty. fourth race Fagin and Pickpocket. fifth race Maraschino and Dr. Reed.

Parulette Chieftain Baritone Finnwater Rosita Plenty Fagin Maraschino Reed

Public lectures and events in Boston area

Arrangements for a Div 2 Ancient Order of Hibernians public lecture at Hibernian Hall Havre Street feature Mr William Healey Harvard 1898, on Daniel O Connell Life Times and Character. Massachusetts Ploughman Farmers meet at Wesleyan Hall Bromfield with Miss Mary E Cutler on Golden Side of Fruit Raising. Boston Post Office Clerks Mutual Benefit ball Wednesday with souvenir for guests. Meagher Literary Association first hall event at Institute Hall Cambridge Friday with Emmett's Orchestra. James Logan Gordon opens Steinert Hall Sunday 3 p m with What Is Religion debate.

Ancient Order of Hibernians of East Boston Hibernian Hall Havre Street William Co Healey Harvard University Holy Cross College Boston College Daniel O'Connell Massachusetts Ploughman Farmers Wesleyan Hall Bromfield Street Mary E. Cutler Holliston Boston Post Office Clerks’ Mutual Benefit Association Coveney Thomas Francis Meagher

Police Board Hearing Details Bebro Case Involves Inspector McCausland

Inspector McCausland faced trial before Commissioner Clark on charges of coercing Joseph Bebro of Rollins-Harlow to settle a debt owed to Mandeville Pruyen. Testimony portrayed Bebro as using alias names and operating a dubious business, with witnesses noting Bebro’s poor reputation and past arrests in London Brussels and New York. The hearing revealed disputed methods and threats, while McCausland described his actions as acting within police duties to aid recovery of funds.

McCausland Clark Joseph Bebro Rollins-Harlow Mandeville Pruyen Bebro New York Europe Bangs Norman Hesseltine Hesseltine Henry Joseph Jackson Jackson Company New Jersey Pruyen Sant England Chanin Vagus London Brussels America William H. Lyon Joseph Jackson Company W. &. Tewksbury Emil Judley Meek Brookline Myra E. Stearn Hotel Venice West Newton Street Bebra Josephs Leary Division 2 Watts Lyons Mr. Bebro

Pimples blamed for D masds increased by pimples says ad

An advertisement asserts that D maids are more OS due to pimples than by anything else. It promotes John H. Woodbury as Cupid's agent who cures pimples at 11 Winter street Boston.

John H. Woodbury Cupid Winter St Boston

Swindle Allegations End Testimony In Bebro Case

Lawyers spar over Bebro charges as Inspector McCausland faces questions about past warrants. Hesseltine calls Bebro's action a swindle while Bangs seeks formal arguments. Commissioner Clark will deliver a decision after deliberation by the board.

Bebro Pruyen Hesseltine McCausland Clark Bangs

Capitol Liquor Bill Sparks House Prayer Debate

In Washington a morning prayer by Chaplain Couden referenced the bill banning liquor sales in the Capitol, sparking excitement. The joint commission on the free use of alcohol in arts and manufactures had its resolution extended.

Washington Couden Capitol Grant Joint Congressional Commission On Boatner Dem Louisiana House Representative Bell Texas Pacific Railroads Committee On Pacific Railroads

Cushing Returns From New York With Eight Hour Run

Torpedo boat Cushing completed the trip from New York in about eight hours at eighteen knots, using one boiler in each case. Officials tested torpedo boat No 6 at Bristol, noting 275 revolutions without vibration, with starboard engine to start tomorrow and official trials planned off Newport. Newport will host the trial board as steam craft cover the course for the tests and firemen practice.

Newport R. I Cushing New York Bristol

Fitzgerald at Home Urges Democratic Ticket Support

Congressman Fitzgerald returned from Washington to aid the Democratic ticket in the city election. He praises the nominees for Aldermen, street commissioner, School Board and Common Council, citing experience in public affairs and urging united party support. He discusses Cuba policy, tariff prospects, and notes plans to present the battleship Massachusetts gift in Boston with Secretary Herbert. He expects to return to Washington soon and anticipates further legislative action before Cleveland leaves office.

Fitzgerald Washington Cleveland Spain Cuba Senate Congress Dingley Herbert Massachusetts Boston New York

Rally in Ward 17 Hosts Democratic Rally at Columbian Hall

A rousing Democratic rally drew a large crowd at Columbian Hall in Ward 17. Daniel Fitzpatrick presided as speeches were given by Representatives Charles I. Quirk G H Norton M J Reidy and Thomas L Noonan Councilman William J Miller James H Queeney and candidates John P Lanigan Timothy F McCarthy and Timothy L Connolly. McCarthy announced his bid for president of the council citing his intention to win.

Columbian Hall Daniel Fitzpatrick Charles I. Quirk G. H. Norton M. J. Reidy Thomas L. Noonan William J. Miller James H. Queeney John P. Lanigan Timothy F. McCarthy Timothy L. Connolly McCarthy

Sparrow on Color Line Letter From Boston Resident

George Sparrow defends colored people against a pastor's critique of race relations in Massachusetts. He asserts no color line exists among locals, praises educated black men, and condemns the claim of widespread assimilation to white society. Concludes with a weather note promoting Dr Bull's Cough Syrup.

MR. Sparrow H. C. C. Atwood St. Paul A. M. E God Brotherhood of Man Boston Massachusetts George Sparrow Oak Street

Records Broken at Boston College Indoor Meet

Boston College juniors won the class trophy by a large margin as two college records fell. Robert Croker and Ed J Grainger set new marks in the 25 yard dash and running high jump respectively, with Grainger also placing highly in multiple events. The meet featured strong showings in sprints, jumping events, and relays, with notable performances by Ed J Grainger and M. F. Flynn among others.

Boston College Robert Croker Ed J. Grainger M. F. Flynn Thomas J. Grady Ed P. Murphy Murphy First Rudiments Third Grammar Rourke H. A. Grainger P. Does Ed P. Does James B. O'Hara A. J. White Joseph A. Riley E. C. McGrath Hugh McGrath Charles Bennett E .c. McGrath Louis Phaneuf P. F. O'Connell Joan Ewing Rudiments Bennet Coveney Merrill Grammar Cobram Crowley Fagan Bennys Marshal John B. Doyle John A. Brewin P. Sarsfield Cunniff James T. Landrigan John W. Laveny Leo F. J. O'Neil George A. McLaughlin Albert C. Mullen Joseph R. Williams Thomas C. Vahey

Gold Democrats form reduced executive committee in Indianapolis

The executive committee of the gold Democrats met in Indianapolis with a sub committee of Peabody Bullitt and Halde man appointed to replace the executive panel for four years. The group, now widely scattered, seeks a more wieldy body during non campaign years when no national contests are on the horizon.

Indianapolis The Gold Democrats Messrs. Peabody, Bullitt and Haldeman Bynum

Fenway Garden proposed cycle show and academy plan

Boston cycle leaders discuss a February show and revived Fenway Garden project near Back Bay Fens with indoor track arena riding school and skating rink. Stock at $10 share to fund a central building and twin towers with arch entrance. promoters aim to open within a year.

Boston Cycle Board of Trace C. W. Fouredrinier Back Bay Fenway Back Bay Fens John Boyle O’reilly Fenway Garden Francis Peabody, Jr Frank Seabury Ned Hodges Chronograph Club W. T. White White Sewing Machine Company Frank T. Fowler Boston John C. Bowe Long Bow Syracuse Cycle Company C. H. Ferguson Mt. Washington de Seine de Hiver Nat Bone P. Cc. C Secretm Pease Novannus

Dr Swett's Vegetable Compound Ad by Botanic Depot

A historical advertisement for Dr. Swett's Vegetable Compound made from hoarhound slippery elm flax seed and other botanicals. Sold in large bottles for 25 cents and 25 cents for one quart of syrup. An endorsement claims it alleviates coughs soothes irritation and can subdue tendencies to consumption while aiding cramp asthma and lung ailments. Prepared at the N E Botanic Depot 245 Washington St by Geo W Swett M D props.

N. E. Botanic Depot Washington St Geo W. Swett M.D

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