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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1898
Page
3
Br A A opened week five by sweeping all three games against visiting Newtowne of Cambridge. The team totaled 2650 pins and the league leader Legate rolled 192 for high single and 559 across three games.
The Boston Athletics defeated Newton, 2338 to 2234, in a bowling match on Newton Highlands lanes. Brigham rolled 217 168 135 for a strong three-game set, with no other standout features noted in the report.
Two candle pin matches drew a large crowd as Chelsea Cycle Club’s delegates facing Tiger Roadsters secured three victories. Kirk Shultz Adams and Dembrinski led the Tigers while Long’s 268 highlighted the feature mark. Middlesex edged Alter Ego Chelsea two of three in a tight affair with Evans shining.
Dick Burge loses to Bobby Dobbs in Newcastle as Will Keefe of Lawrence eyes a 122 pound match with Patsy Sweeney. Jed Griffin and Jack Quigley plan a Trilby party at Roughan fall. Read about upcoming bouts at Gaiety Theatre Portland and other boxing notes including Kid Morris aka Ed Steele and Kid McCoy training in New York Harbor.
About 300 spectators filled the Rid ing Academy on Walnut Street for an all amateur boxing show and a wrestling match between William Couch, Connecticut amateur champion, and Mark Shack, 135 pound world champ. No decisions were awarded and Professor Daly of Boston presided.
Lernard Wiefers refutes claims he left the New York Athletic Club to join Winston Athletic Association. Park officials say ponds under their care will be kept snow-free, but Franklin Field ice won’t bear horses, making skating doubtful this week. Jamaica Pond froze for the first time this season but is not yet skateable.
This evening at the Boston A A an invitation athletic meeting will be held with events including standing high jump standing hop step and jump putting 16 pound shot hitch and kick and a scratch pointe race.
The proposed New York pedestrian event at Madison Square Garden has been indefinitely postponed amid belief that public opinion opposes the event. Officials say the race is off for good and no new date is planned.
In Taunton on December 13 the local polo team beat East Weymouth 4 to 3. The visitors played with four men and Searns was allowed to participate at second rush.
Fugitives from Boston, Thomas P. Kelley the Brighton trolley conductor and Anna L. McCarthy are linked to a $2320 theft from Mrs. Francis M. McCarthy. Police traced them from Boston to New York, Chicago, and finally Los Angeles after elopement rumors and a disputed marriage claim.
About 100 members and guests of the New Ireland Free Trade League gathered at the United States Hotel to hear Osborne Howes Edward Atkinson and Samuel J Elder argue for reciprocity with Canada. Henry W Lamb presided praising the administration and urging action.
Boston endured a sharp cold wave with temperatures dipping to eight degrees above zero on a frigid night. Official readings show a mean temperature of 16 and a maximum 28 with traces of precipitation. Forecast calls for fair weather and lighter winds, continuing chilly.
Charitable Irish Society holds a special meeting to arrange a centenary commemoration of '98. Tonight at Boston Theatre the program features an Irish American concert, an address by Hon. Patrick A. Collins, and the ora tion of Mgr. Conaty on Ireland's Influence Upon the Nations.
In Lincoln Nebraska Col William Jennings Bryan plans to visit this week to bolster fusion Silver forces for the W W Allen Senate contest. If Allen loses Bryan would stand for nomination and resign to start the 1909 presidential campaign. In Bath Maine Lewiston fell 5 to 1 with Farrell star. Kerwin ill Wood stood in as Bath goalie and impressed.
Plymouth led 7 to 2 after one period as four Brockton players showed up and Leonard of the Samosets appeared at halfback for the visitors in a local league game.
The Navy Department ordered an inquiry into the feud between Commander Maton and Lt. John Bell, executive officer of the Resolute, finding that no proceedings are warranted at this time.
Boston police report a couple, Thomas P. Kelley and Anna L. Kelley, or McCarthy, fled after an alleged elopement and theft from 27 Bigelow Street, Brighton. A chase spanning 2600 miles across the continent led investigators from Chicago to San Francisco, with arrests expected soon. The stolen money was kept in a desk at the McCarthy residence.
The Brooklyn Texas Castine and Resolute were ordered to Havana amid concerns over Havana security after the Hotel Inglaterra eruption. Admiral Sampson’s possible involvement is noted as authorities in Havana bolster protection with limited local US forces. The armor clad Texas is described as capable of withstanding heavy pounding from fortifications.
Do Not Forget the Name and Number Morris Chairs Free. Every customer purchasing goods to the amount of B25 and upwards will be presented with an elegant Morris Chair. Browne, Horton & Co. S76 Washington St dealers in Carpets Furniture Ranges Parlor Stoves Blankets Comforters and Household Goods for cash or instalments. Terms made to switch the account of each purchaser.
Brooklyn with its protective system is rated better than the New York of the same type. The Castine proves to be an efficient gunboat and the Resolute, a transformed merchantman, carries a battery large enough to appear formidable.
In Havana at Infanta and San Jose streets a funeral escort for Jesus Soteno ge was attacked by hospital staff and Spanish privates. Gunfire struck the coffin as the procession broke up leaving multiple injuries including Rafael Portuendo and Armando Rives. Witnesses report hats not removed sparked the clash with knives and pistols used.
President designates Major General Brooke to govern Cuba both militarily and civilly, a post new to the island, dissolving former Spanish Captain-general control. Further details note authority over all military and civil branches.
Washington dispatch notes superstition among old officers as Massachusetts becomes the third naval vessel with initial M to face a dangerous obstacle off Governors Island since the war began. Officers link the ship’s thirteen letter name and the M initial to the unlucky Maine and count thirteen M ships in commission, excluding two Spanish auxiliaries Manila and Mendany captured at Manila.
New York December 13 in Recorder Goff’s court the second trial of William A Moore and his wife for the badger game against Martin Mahon of the New Amsterdam Hotel began with a single juror chosen as the crowd pressed outside. The defense sought separate trials while the State planned joint prosecution for robbery in the first degree. Mrs Moore, in a green dress and ostrich plumes, left the courtroom at the court officer’s prompt, disappointing onlookers. Frederick Leach, chosen juror, is 42, 5 feet 9 inches, 165 pounds with a red bow tie and gray-streaked hair.
Admiral Dewey shows strain from long duties in Manila and would be satisfied to return home. He anticipates a reception awaiting him with thousands of letters but dreads the spectacle. The navy’s remaining tasks here are expected to be mostly routine as he plans to go home.
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