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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1894

Page

3

Fall River Campaign Costs Show Big Barnstable Outlays

The Simpkins campaign filings reveal Barnstable County Committee as chief disburser with over 8000 spent in the county. Receipts show Charles R. Simpkins contributed 8800 dollars, leaving 42.16 unspent. Detailed items include printing carriage hire canvassing and numerous small payments across Fall River and surrounding wards. Thatcher T. Hallett appears as treasurer.

John Simpkins Barnstable County Thatcher T. Hallett Simpkins Fall River Charles R. Simpkins Barnstable Randall S. BE. Fiske Lsacecie C. T. Kirby W. H. Howe & Son Ceccsseecces Cbecod Narragansett Stable L. BE. Coggshall Selseene L. A. Read Ciao Tn T. A. Comstock Eseeereee Ceeeeseeeees James Waring Ward Thomas Shipley Independent Publishing Company Ebbbee N. R. Earl Sexsers Quinland Leary W. D. Clark J. Waring Accesssbeveres Ee le First National Bank W. R. Earl Wilbur House W. H. Stone & Son S. BE. Coggshall Patrick Gillon Thomas Utwell Cig Eccc W. L. Clark Ward BS W. Shepley T. Gilbert James Thurlowe Tad Ao We J. N. Franklin Greenhalge Club Founa Ce William Burtwell T. Shepley Macartney Beis Ce Sascieczesceeshy LOLA Ra Hrubicidis &K Ves Sin Ashe Charles W. Swift Typewrit R. P. Hussey William Robertson C. Shattuck Carriage Hire F. D. Bowker Fall River Ornee Samuel Fiske W. F. Hengrick Charles J. Adams Samuel E. Fiske CG. T Swift & Son T. D. Bowker F Shi River Committee T. Y. Macy Nantucket Albert Shaw E. Fiske H. Riddel Charles Straham J. Max Savery B.D. Collins Savarreie Herbert Stevens E. Forman J. Max. Savery Herman Cook Seth Crocker A. V. Dean John Bradbury James Kidd James G. Geary Francis Reynolds Frederick Riley F. E. Gray J. M. Riley Thurston Pat Crowley George A. Smith A. J. Connors T. Pets B.D. “Briggs Biedte Thomas Morris Thomas Chadwick William Graham Joseph H. Lawton G. Barrowclough H. A. Pollard Atergs Jones Booth J. Marshall Charles Phillips Thomas Frair P. la Conte Jesse Swinderls Williams M. M. Copeland Dyer & Hathaway H. Cook William Madden Benjamin Hadfield John Marsh J. S. Gardner W. *. Jackson W. J. Mofaddadden R. W. Dunfee Pall River City Committee R. S. Goff Globe Street Railroad Company John Brown J. Kidd M. J. Poens J. E. Aurint Aaron Howard Matthew Wrigley John Hooten W. Stevenson Israel Clegg

Prison visit by Governor Greenhalge and council at Charlestown

The Governor and seven councilors toured Charlestown prison with warden Bridges. They inspected shoe and harness shops and the trunk room, observed solitary cells, and noted orderly work. They praised the prisoners’ conduct and suggested a possible pardon for at least one inmate, Ives, after discussing with staff and applicants.

Charlestown Prison Bridges Council Committee On Pardons Vale General Bridges Commonwealth Greenhalge Barrus Jesse Pomeroy Ives Lynn

That Gym Meet Sails on New England Championship Plan

A meeting to act on proposing New England gymnastic championships is set for Saturday in Pierce building Copley square. A. L. Whitehouse leads the call urging B A A to supersede Suffolk Athletic Club, despite financial risks. The gathering aims to chart a path for a monster public meet next season if Suffolk declines. Meanwhile, local bowling results feature Eagle club losing to Cambridgeports and Medfords beating Charlestown Rovers in the A C C tourney with Inman of Medfords posting top scores.

Pierce Copley Square A. L. Whitehouse Suffolk Athletic Club Graham Eagle Club Cambridgeports Charlestown Rovers Medfords Inman Eereee Ereid S. Kelliher Mey EISTG Eves Sie Cambridgeport Cycle Club Haven Blakeslee Brown Eeeneee Nayson Eee Inman Eee Rovers OF Charlestown Robinson Consolidated Cycle Clubs Messrs Frank Kierman William Sias Lyceum Hall D. Ed Miller Springfield Springfield Bicycle Club

Will There Be A Race New York America Cup Fate

The America cup committee met in Commodore James D. Smith's office with Smith chairing. The decision rests with the Royal Yacht Squadron on whether a race will occur. The panel maintains their reply to Lord Dunraven was fair and sportsmanlike and if no race happens it will not be due to them. The yachtsmen believe the key point was voiced by Latham A. Fish about challenging if a faster English boat exists.

New York James D. Smith Commodore Smith J. Frederic Tams Latham A. Fish Gouverneur Kortright Archibald Rogers Royal Yacht Squadron Lord Dunraven

Suffolk Athletic Club aims to grow with boxing tournament

The Suffolk Athletic Club plans to recruit new members with a boxing event on December 20 featuring over a dozen bouts. Officials include Referee John Kelliher and Judges Spencer Williams and Sumner Paine. Pro boxing follows December 31 with gymnastic and rowing events scheduled in early January.

Suffolk Athletic Club John Kelliher Spencer T. Williams Sumner Paine Peter Kelly Arthur P. Hunt

Harvard Crew Breaks From Tradition With Walk Run Plan

Harvard varsity crews adopt a new winter routine of long walks ending with brisk runs to improve circulation. Freshman rowers gain football reinforcement, totaling about twenty five candidates. Visitors will be allowed only on Wednesday afternoons to observe rowing.

Harvard Carey Building Fennessey O. Ames F. Fuller W. Wheeler G. B. Burrage G. Newell J. E. Huiskamp Yale

Roxbury Latin Plans Indoor Meets in Tech Gym on Dec 25

The Roxbury Latin School Athletic Association plans a series of indoor meets in the Tech gym on December 25. Manager John Graham will award prizes to the top point winner. Prizes for Boston diocesan champions from Labor Day are with John McGrath at 2 McLean Court and available for athletes to claim.

Roxbury Latin School Athletic Association Tech John Graham Boston John McGrath McLean Court

That Shaving Contest at Music Hall Dorchester

The grand shaving contest borrows big hoopla with a $190 a side match tomorrow night at Music Hall Field's Corner Dorchester. Al Hayden of Glover's Corner faces Edward Murphy of Field's Corner to lather and shave five men each with the quicker cleaner work deciding the winner. A Hyde Park barber threatens a challenge to the victor.

Music Hall Field’s Corner Dorchester al Hayden Glover's Edward Murphy R Hyde Park

Polo Scores Across New Bedford Salem Pawtucket

Polo played results show New Bedford 14 Lynn 6 at New Bedford. Salem 5 Providence 2 at Salem. Pawtucket 6 Boston 6 at Pawtucket.

New Bedford Lynn Salem Providence Pawtucket Boston

Alland Bros Hair Cutting Ad Promises Fame and Opportunity

Lovers answer our ad on physiognomical hair cutting offering gain with no loss. Our name and fame as hair cutters known nationwide. Alland Bros on Tremont Row advertise the Physical Devope et Reais folio and elopment folios in Philadelphia. Price 15 cents each postpaid without coupon from Siglistic Publishing Co. 1818 Walnut St. Philadelphia, Pa.

Alland Bros Tremont Row Follore Poy Sgilistic Publishing CO Walnut St Philadelphia Penn

Runners Listed For Alexander Island Race Card

Entries for today on Alexander Island include four races with firm odds and staying fields. First race four and a half furlongs lists Absconder Gold Digger and others. Second race six and a quarter furlongs features Galloping King Foxglove Walcott and By Jove. Third race five-eighths lists Harris Laura Amsterdam Far ragut and peers. Fourth race four and a half furlongs shows Lady Superior Keramas Bon Voyage Jack Wilson and more. Fifth race six and a half furlongs includes Chateau Stringfellow Carracus Watch Charm Ellen H. and Red Cross. Results yesterday show winners Samaritan His Grace Northford May KE Levina Levina and Leovina with times noted.

Alexander Island Clement Absconder Gold Digger Ted Gegg Sextus Dashing Charlie Woodchopper Reynard Gertie Ie Needmore Glenall Vagabond Jove Thurston Graceful Harris Laura Amsterdam Farragut John P Princess Alix William Penn Parthenia Rufus Jewel Breggan the Clown Fan Like W. O'Brien Nina Lady Superior Keramas Bon Voyage Jack Wilson Cadet Intimdad Jim Corbett Altair Bayberry Anxiety Thiers L Judge Post Imp the Dude Criterion Chateau Stringfellow Carracus Watch Charm Ellen H Belle Blackburn Red Cross Pella Samaritan San Malheur Tiny Tim His Grace Ontario Fredericks Northford Syde Danger May KE Westchester Lum Levina Con Lney Finwater

New Orleans Races Result Summary

Yesterday's New Orleans races show five events with winners Red Top Billy McKenzie Francis Pope Metropole and Denver. Races covered distances from five-eighths to seven-eighths of a mile with times listed for each event.

Polo Gossip: Lynn Team Faces Bostons at West Newton Arena

The Lynn crack team battles the Bostons tonight with Menard and Pierce on the rush. Captain John Connell directs play as Cotter recovers, Curley guards the goal, and Furbush returns to half back with Leydon and Smith at center. The season runs six games weekly through March 17, totaling about 110 games.

Lynn Bostons West Newton Street Menard Pierce Wootke John Connell Tom Cotter Cotter Newton Street Curley Providence Furbush Billy Leydon Mal Smith

Football will go on at Harvard despite rough play

The Harvard athletic committee plans to ignore the criticisms of the Harvard Yale and Princeton games and allow football to continue for another year. If 1895 repeats rough play and injuries, restrictions may follow. President Eliot says his annual report will avoid athletics and include little comment.

Harvard Springfield Philadelphia New York Eliot

LaThorp Beats Hogarty 100–64 in Murray & Irwin Tourney

In South Boston last night LaThorp defeated Hogarty 100 to 64 in the Murray and Irwin pool tournament. Wise and Doyle are scheduled to play their match tonight.

South Boston LaThorp Hogarty Wise Doyle

Girl Sought For Murder In Lynn Shootout

Maud Brewer and Mrs Latimer figure in a Lynn shooting as Latimer lies critically wounded. Police hunt the fugitive and a physician who aided Miss Brewer is detained as an accessory. Witnesses place Brewer in local shelters while investigators assess motives amid conflicting statements.

Boston Nahant Bill McCarthy Maud Brewer Latimer Lynn Brewer Lynn Marshes Daniel Wilkinson Tremont Market Streets Wilkinson Damond Nathan Breed Market and Tremont Streets Miss Brewer

Big Oil Deal Reshapes Toledo as Diamond Oil Company Formed

A $6 to $8 million combination creates Diamond Oil Company uniting Sun Oil of Toledo Merriam & Morgan Parafine of Cleveland and Crystal Oil of Toledo with two Toledo firms Paragon Refining and Craig Oil likely joining. The venture will control refining from crude to candles and elevates Toledo as a major Ohio oil center challenging Standard Oil.

Toledo Ohio Standard Oil Company Sun Oil Company of Standard Merriam & Morgan Parafine Company Cleveland Crystal Oil Company of Paragon Refining Company Craig Oil Company Diamond Oil Company

Boxing Gossip on Fifth Carnival Card in New Orleans

The piece surveys the Tommy Ryan versus Jack Dempsey bout amid New Orleans boxing week. It praises Ryans skill and power while noting Dempsey’s decline and past glories. It cites opinions from the Chicago Inter-Ocean on rival boxers and mentions other fighters and local contributors.

Tommy Ryan Jack Dempsey New Orleans Ryan Billy Dempsey McAuliffe Dempsey Fitzsimmons Chicago Inter-Ocean Joe Walcott Billy Smith Dawson Walcott O’brien Smith Griffo Joe Billy Plimmer Johnnie Eckhardt The Recorder

Another Bridge Jumper Over Brooklyn Bridge

A man jumped from the middle of the Brooklyn Bridge at noon today. He wore a rubber suit and, after hitting the water, swam away quickly, leading some to suspect another museum fakir.

New York Brooklyn Bridge

Assault on a Bridge Case At City Hospital

Daniel Sheehan a Fall River resident arrived at Station 6 claiming he was assaulted by several men on the Federal street bridge. He was dirt covered with a broken nose and a severe scalp wound and was taken to City Hospital. He could not describe his attackers.

Daniel Sheehan Fall River Station 6 Federal Street Bridge Charles Thomas Windsor Street Cambridgeport Cambridge Dover Street City Hospital

Charlestown Cadets Host Masked Armory Ball

The Charlestown Cadets held a grand masked ball at their armory with fifty couples in costumes dancing past 2 a.m. Led by Thomas J. Darcey and Miss M Lydia Good, the event featured a parade of diverse costumes and a large audience of matrons and families.

Charlestown Thomas J. Darcey M. Lydia Good Winford Doyle Alice Anderson Little Girls In Blue Bowery Marie Sanderson J.D. Robbins Edna Robbins Lawrence Add J.B. Mellen Lieutenant Tolman John Treadwell A. N. Folsom Thomas O'Neil James Munn Fred 8. Howard J. L. Harding W. F. Harding J. H. Goode E. C. Morse George E. Wilson C. E. Clausen Roy Perkins I. D. Preston W. H. Arnold D. C. Gary Eb.c C. McCoy T. J. Darcey Roland W. Bray Gilbert L. MacMasters

Anti-toxine hailed as potential diphtheria cure in Boston

Report describes Behring’s diphtheria serum method and the Boston Board of Health plans to begin trials. Doctors warn parents to seek early physician care, while officials expect serum use to cut deaths and reduce severe cases.

Behring Berlin Ernest Harvard Medical School Board of Health Boston Ernst Emile Behring E. Roux Paris Omurgin Children’s Hospital Frankfort

Captain Westervelt Faces Trial Over Police Slips Charges

Westervelt of East One Hundred and Fourth Street station is tried before police commissioners on neglect of duty for allegedly failing to suppress policy shops in his precinct. Superintendent Byrnes filed the charges. eighteen locations are cited. He previously faced similar charges last spring and paid a five day fine.

New York Josiah A. Westervelt East One Hundred and Fourth Street Byrnes Westervelt

Boxing Draw Ends City Match in St John

The Eddie Connolly of St John and Johnny Griffin of Braintree fought to a draw at Mechanics Institute weighing 127 pounds each. The contest drew a large crowd despite police opposition and featured scientific boxing with no knockdowns. Connolly appeared to have the edge, though the decision declared a draw.

ST. John N. B Ritchie Mechanics’ Institute Eddie Connolly Johnny Griffin Braintree Mass Connolly

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