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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
11
Varney remains in U S marshal custody as bank inspection continues. Directors meet privately while shareholders fear losses. a formal financial report is expected after today's bank closure and public interest grows in the bank’s unsettled condition.
Somersworth New Hampshire December 16. The life of cash bearer Varney of the First National Bank tied to local bank troubles. Varney had moved from Dover to Somersworth after 1897 then became cashier. the Stickney murder involved Joseph Kelley who fled with 4300 dollars, later arrested in Montreal. Varney, 28, bought Stickney’s former house and was captured by US officials at that address. Varney aided the bank post tragedy but the institution never fully recovered from the Stickney case.
Philadelphia observers saw Jim Driscoll defeat Grover Hayes in six rounds at the National Athletic Club. Hayes impressed more than a previous meeting but was outboxed and outmatched by Driscoll who opened a late lead after a nose-breaking punch.
The Brockton Common Council moves to appoint a mediator role for the City Council between W I L Douglas Shoe Co and the Boot and Shoe Workers Union. The dispute has driven the firm to shift operations to Maine and New Hampshire with workers displaced. A joint committee from the aldermen is likely to join.
National President Tobin states no settlement without Douglas Company restoring wages and back pay. Douglas appoints Louis D. Brandeis as agent. Foreman Danahy in Brockton urged staff with offers of transport and wages matching Montello. Stitchers' Union rejects, signaling continued dispute.
A collie thought to have rabies bit at least 10 dogs in Newton on December 16. The dog was captured and confined at the police station for observation as authorities fear a renewed mad dog outbreak. Most bitten dogs were isolated and watched for symptoms.
Newton December 16 Allen School lost to Rock Ridge Wel lesley 42 to 25. Scorers for Rock Ridge Goodwin Manson Clemens Belhumeur Rood M King Bannigan Perkins B King. Free throws Manson B King. Referee Anderson. Timer Mason. Time 20 minute halves.
Wildey and Carruth dominated at Wildey alleys winning all four points against Somerset. Wildey posted a total of 1533 with Cole delivering a 131 high single and 349 three string. Carruth seized multiple pins from Hub Regal while Regal argued with Casino. McCarthy and Back Bay split, in a balanced night of bowling.
F. W. Whitman star of the fourth annual novice gymnastic meet at Harvard’s Hemenway Gymnasium last night. He won five events and the general excellence test with 34612 points, ahead of N. N. Stern and EK. S. Wolston.
Barry of Brockton Mass was elected captain of the Syracuse University football team for 1909 tonight. He is a junior in the Law College and has played halfback and end. He is brother of Thomas Barry former all American at Brown who coached Wisconsin last fall.
At Boston alleys Roslindale and Shawmut posted team totals with standout individual scores. McKee Dutcher Jepson Hurlburt Apshelm Henderson Sessler Kenney Brauer Kenney led a field of players with strong marks as totals show Roslindale 879 851 843 and Shawmutt 811 805 869 across multiple events.
The Railroad News Co benefit minstrel at the Dudley Street Opera House Roxbury drew a full house last evening. Ernest I. Drew wrote and staged Camp Brown a two act comedy about soldiers and a yeggmen robbery with Fergus M. Given as Captain James Norton and J Roy Cottam as Captain Edward Burgess praised by the audience. The show continues tonight with strong performances by Ernest L. Drew Cliff Rogers and others.
Tommy O Keefe of Philadelphia beat Joe Hirst of Philadelphia at the Olympic A C of Es Sington in an eight round match. Hirst entered with a balky left knee and his condition worsened as the bout progressed.
The piece reviews a surge in marathon running sparked by London's Olympic games. It highlights American breakthroughs led by Hayes and Dorando and Longboat's rise, notes major pros like Shrubb and Siret, and profiles amateur star John Crowley as a notable find. It cautions about athlete burnout and calls for oversight to limit yearly marathon competition.
Two more Marathon races are planned for Madison Square Garden with Tom Longboat and Alfred Shrubb as rivals. The Jan 9 night race will feature Longboat against Shrubb, while the Marathon derby closes the series with Longboat Hayes Dorando and Shrubb. Longboat challenged Shrubb to a full Marathon distance under prior conditions. Shrubb favors a shorter race not exceeding 15 miles.
At the regular quarterly meeting in Ellis Hall Hayward place on Tuesday December 15 Ralph H. Smith was elected president John M Glidden vice president James W Porter recording secretary John W Cousins financial secretary Martin A Dowling treasurer Leonard A Cates re elected trustee for three years Retiring officers were thanked and a committee was appointed to organize an entertainment for the sick and death benefit funds with date to be announced.
Arthur Duffey notes Longboat beating Dorando in the Madison Square Garden marathon with a 2h 45m 52.5s time, praises Dorando’s effort, and mentions upcoming matches including Shrubb rumored to meet the Indian. He also previews MacFarland versus Major Taylor and a Coast Artillery amateur meet.
Brockton Y M C A defeated Newton Y M C A 19 to 8 at Newton. The Brockton scorers included Sheehan Pitcher Lawson Roche Stark and Wiley with Wiley adding two free throws and Pitcher two. Referee HaroldTimer Banks. Time twenty minute halves Attendance two hundred.
In a pool tournament with eight players each playing seven games, the total number of games is 28. This matches A's claim and indicates every pairing occurs once.
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