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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1893

Page

3

Fitzgerald Family Feud Ends With Police Involvement

Walter Fitzgerald was thrown into the street by his intoxicated wife and daughters after a morning wage dispute. Police arrested Mary Ann, Alice and Mrs Fitzgerald and Mrs Orr as the scene turned violent. The grandfather and children were described as drunken, with neighbors noting repeated rows and disorder at the home. The women and a grandchild were taken to the station for care and will face court arraignment.

Walter Fitzgerald Mary Ann Alice Fitzgerald Orr Frankie Kate Orr Walter Bay State Metal Company Johnnie McCarthy

Guessing at postmasters in New Bedford

New Bedford December 17 Clarence A Cook reports official word on who will hold the postmaster job for New Bedford and Fall River, with announcements expected within forty eight hours. Thatcher is linked to ex post master Carpenter and many favor Carpenter over Ashley or B B Barney amid the guessing match.

New Bedford Clarence A. Cook Washington Fall River Quincy Cook Thatcher Carpenter Ashley B. B. Barney

New Bedford Faces Cemetery Commission Clash

In New Bedford on December 17, Superintendent Edward S. Haskell refused to surrender cemetery department books to James C. Briggs, secretary of the new cemetery commission. Briggs demanded the books. Haskell declined to recognize the commission and will continue duties for a year. A muddle is expected as councilman Cook considers an injunction and talk of dissolving the commission arises with the new city government pending.

New Bedford Edward S. Haskell New Cemetery Commission James C. Briggs Haskell Briggs Mr. Haskell Cook

Knights of St. Rose elect 1894 officers at Worcester street

At yesterday's meeting of the Knights of St. Rose in St. Rose Heil Worcester street the following were elected for 1894 Consul Frank J. McGrath vice consul hn J. Donovan registrar George FE Cusick treasurer Jeremiah Mara col lector Alfred J Gill warden John Greene assistant warden John Hogan guardian Thomas J Waggett sentinel R T Purcell.

The Knights of St. Rose St. Rose Heil Worcester Street Frank J. McGrath Hn J. Donovan George FE. Cusick Jeremiah Mara Alfred J. Gill John Greene John Hogan Thomas J. Waggett R. T. Purcell

Shoe factory workers return amid strike at Thomas G. Plant Co

The shop's crew from Thomas G. Plant & Co. in Lynn will resume work this morning after a nearly month long strike. They say they refuse to starve and prefer to work to support their families, despite opposition from the Knights of Labor.

Thomas G. Plant & Co Lynn K. of

Winter Racing Scam Exposed Across States

A historical critique argues that New Jersey's Dec 1 law failed to end winter racing as a Washington track operation and betting bureaus swindle pool rooms nationwide. It alleges bookmakers and racetrack insiders profit while honest turfmen relocate to California to run legitimate meets. The piece urges avoiding pool rooms and gambling to dodge fraud.

New Jersey Washington New York Joseph J. Gleason Bookmakers’ Association Racing Bureau Boston East California Pacific Coast

Schaefer’s 566 Run Tops New York Billiards Duel

Boston billiard fans watched Schaefer blast to 566 in a Saturday night contest with Ives in New York. The run stunned observers as it surpassed prior fourteen inch balk line records set when Ives beat Schaefer in Chicago last November.

Boston Schaefer Ives New York Chicago

Schaefer Sports Anchor in World Breaker 566 Caroms

The Post notes Schaefer’s world breaking 566 carom run and his perfected anchor position. It explains the anchor as two balls dead against the cushion, with close proximity and delicate touch. Eyesight and wrist control determine success, while misjudging depth risks missing the second ball.

Schaefer

Temperate athlete begins walk to Albany for temperance test

Edward Payson Weston, 54, starts a 143 mile walk from New York to Albany to prove that extreme physical effort can be sustained on a farinaceous diet without stimulants. His past feats include 550 miles in six days and 115 miles in 24 hours, plus a 100 day England trek with daily fifty mile distances.

Weston New York Edward Payson Weston Albany Portland Chicago Newark N. J England

Lucky Baldwin Retires From Turf After 20 Successful Years

California millionaire Lucky Baldwin retires at 70 to breed thoroughbreds on his Santa Anita Valley estate. The brief portrait recalls his rise from Indiana farm boy to mining fortune, the 1877 Baldwin Hotel venture, multiple marriages, sensational suits, and a grand estate with vast gardens, irrigation, and a famed breeding establishment housing many Spanish-named champions.

Lucky Baldwin California Santa Anita Valley Los Angeles County Cal Indiana Comstock Frisco Flood O'Brien Ralston Sharon Mississippi Fanny Baldwin Vinnie McCormack Saratoga

Pugilistic Gossip Signals Big Boxing Moves and Plans

Pugilistic gossip notes revival of a past match to boost show budgets and press attention. Jack Dempsey praises Dick Moore as a rising middleweight talent and supports his Cup bid while Charley Mitchell trains for Corbett fight prospects in Florida.

Post's Bowling Guide Fixtures Thru Friday

Tuesday Review meets Newton while 999th Artillery faces Charlestown. Wednesday Salem plays Boston Athletic Casino tames Vesper Jeffries Winter battles Old Dorchester. Thursday Melrose Athletic meets Oxford Arlington faces Lowell Highlands Dorchester Central clashes Codman Roxbury meets Les Miserables. Friday Waverly plays Melrose W High lands Allston faces Jamaica Glendon meets Melrose.

Review Newton Nine Hundred and Ninety-ninth Artillery Charlestown Salem Boston Athletic Casino Vesper Jeffries Winter Old Dorchester Melrose Athletic Oxford Arlington Lowell Highlands Dorchester Central Codman Roxbury Les Miserables Waverly Melrose

POST'S POLO GUIDE GAMES TONIGHT AT BOSTON CASINO

New Bedfords at Boston for polo tonight with ladies' night at the Casino building Worcester visits Providence in the polo league standings where Worcester leads in percentage Brocking 0 6 Ww 27 Jacksonville Fla Dec 17 it is possible the great battle may be decided in daytime seats and boxes go on sale Monday Corbett training quarters expected to attract many visitors as he begins work

Ives Post George Dixon Billy Plimmer Duval Athletic Club Moore America Boston Jere Dunn Americus Athletic Club Jack McGee Billy Smith George Reynolds New York Martin Snee Charley Mitchell Grand Opera House Mitchell Harry Darrin Langham Hotel Florida Corbett Charley Americus Club Buffalo Costello Columbian Athletic Club Indiana Chicago McMahan Costello Dominick O'Malley O'Malley McMahon New Bedfords Worcester Providence Jacksonville Fla

Oakland Beats Boston in Baseball Clash

Oakland defeats Boston in San Francisco with an 8 to 5 base hit edge. Errors favor Oakland two to four. Nichols and Kittredge mated Horner and Speer in a pitching duo for the game played December 17 in San Francisco.

San Francisco Oakland Boston Nichols Kittredge Horner Speer

Thieves Enter Dr Monroes Residence On Sunday Morning

Thieves entered the residence of Dr John J Monroe at 376 Boylston street Sunday morning. They effected an entrance by climbing over a high fence thence upon a shed and from that point into the dining room through an unfastened window. They got away with a marine glass two silver vegetable dishes and a small black overcoat. The American Wringer Co city manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired Orders by mail promptly attended to.

John J. Monroe Boylston Street The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City

Cambridgeports Meet Mattapan Road Club Tonight

The Cambridgeports will play billiard pool and whist with the Mattapan Road Club this evening. The Tremont Cycle Club plans to use part of the Mt Washington Club's new house and reports a 15 foot double runner. A skating and sleighing party may occur if cold weather continues.

Cambridgeports Mattapan Road Club W. E. Files Press Club Maine Ochs Isfort J. C. Kerrison A. J. Ochs W. C. Dillingham Louisville Pease Berkeley Street Warren Avenue Malden Boston & Maine Railroad Saugus Waltham Club Tremont Cycle Club Mt. Washington Club Tremont Mattapan Press Roxbury B

Notice of Sale in Middlesex Probate Court

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex county commissioners announce public auction of real estate in Lexington owned by Seraph Foster also known as Sarah K Foster. property on Main street bounded by town lines with about 20564 square feet, deeded 1876. sale December 21 1893 at 3:30 pm, cash down payment required, balance on deed delivery. commissioners: R M Saltonstall S Gannet Wells R M Edwards.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Hiram P. Harriman Commonwealth of Enemy Seraph Foster Sarah K. Foster Lexington Thursay Main Street Boston & Lowell Railroad Company Cairn Robbins Arnold South R. M. Saltonstall Gannett Wells R. M. Edwards Ceorce E. Hall Pemberton Square Beaton Vid F. Hall Dudley Street Roxbury Rtles Arderas Blum IDA _W. HALL David, Hall Suffolk Boston Holden Owen J. Owens Portage Wisconsin Jaintiff John H. Murray Basil W.ice Milwaukee J. H. Mary & CO J. F. Hutchinson Caun Boston Post John F. Brown C. G. Sleeper Ellen Collins Margaret L. Kelly John W. McKim Elijah George Register Nathan Hemenway Malden Frank Hemenway Middledicz Cambridge Beston Charles J. McIntire Esquire H. Folsom Catherine Meenandy Margaret Finley John W. McKimn Ujre Said Daniel T. Marden Clara J. Marden The Boston Pat Jenast Margaret Glover Berry Margaret Glover Fraser Eluah George Lizzie May Berry Lizzie May Fraser John W. Mc Kim A. Elijah George

Consolidated Hand Method Company Lawsuit Notices

Legal notices from Suffolk county courts involving Andrew H. Jackman of Nyack New York and Boston defendants Frank Wood Calvin B Tuttel in multiple equity actions seeking payment on debts and attachment of Jackman 610 shares of the consolidated hand lasting machine company held in trust by Wood Tuttl and Flagg. The notices include appearance orders and publication directives with dates November 1893 to 1898 and executorship and administration notices for Boston estates.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Consolidated Hand Method Machine Company Andrew H. Jackman Jackman Consolidated Defats Wood and Tuttle Nyack Rockland New York Jos. A. Willard Theodore M. Osborne Jam Cavanagh Brooklyn Drew H. Jackman State of York N Wood George H. P YLAGG Boston Calvin B. Tuttle Lynn Kesex Bill Consolidated Hand Lasting Machine Company Flagg, Tuttle and Wood State of New York Cm . A. Willard Superior Court Andrew J. Bates Jerome E. Bates Frank Wood George H P. Flagg Calvin B. Tuttle Lyon Essex Said Commonwealth Consolidated Hand Method Lasting Machine Company Flagg Ttle Wand Theodort M. Osborne

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