Wheels and clubs brighten Boston cycling scene
The article notes repair shops urged to renovate wheels now to provide work for idle hands and mentions Joe Goodman the New England handicapper. Hyde Park riders prep for a pool tournament. Pope company plans a riding school event with music and catering. Taunton Cycle Club to nominate officers, elect Jan 2, and hold a Christmas tree gathering.
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Boston
Joe Goodman
Goodman
New England
Hyde Parks
Pope Company
Albert W
Beers
Taunton Cycle Club
Tech Boxing Meeting Sets Closed Session in Gym
The Technology Athletic Association plans a closed boxing meeting in the gymnasium on February 4 with a later open event possible for Harvard and the B A A. The Tech cross country run is tomorrow from the gym to Coolidge Corner.
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Technology Athletic Association
Harvard
Tech
Coolidge’s
Lowell
Cambridge
Knapp
Paul Butler
Parker
Willis
Farrington
Ellingwood
Sortwell
Cook
Watson
Nash
Deminick
Algonquin Club
N. E. A. Sapegi
Worcester Club
Mayors Committee Forms Subcommittees for Relief Work
The executive committee of the Citizens' Relief Committee formed at the old Court House outlines subcommittees for work programs and finances and a plan to escalate relief by creating employment. It urges donations of at least 100000 to Kidder Peabody. The notice emphasizes aiding self supporting employment over mere charity and notes city and railroad cooperation.
To the Editor Endorses J J D Suggestions in Post
A writer agrees with J J D's suggestions published in today's Post and earnestly recommends them.
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Post
City seeks pay reform to aid unemployed
J. W. Boston urges the City Council to form a committee to compare city wages with market rates for clerical and foreman work. He argues city pay is 60 to 200 percent higher, saving about 2500 dollars monthly could fund relief for the unemployed without burdening taxpayers. He calls for bringing city pay to market value and reallocating the savings to the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
Boston
Work of Associated Charities Aids Whitman Poor
In Whitman the Associated Charities under Colonel F. P. Harlow allocates a $2000 town meeting appropriation. Citizens on Essex street gain employment under Superintendent C. D. Dyer as the executive committee handles numerous aid requests. Schoolchildren contribute items for the needy while factories reopen and men secure work, signaling improving conditions but continued charity efforts.
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Committee of Associated Charities
Fall River Buy Lifts Print Cloth Market
M C D Borden of Bliss Fabyan Co. buys about 900000 pieces of gray cloths for over 1 million dollars, easing a stagnant print cloth market. The deal revives demand, with Fall River mills receiving orders to run through winter, supporting about 25 000 mill hands and roughly 40 000 others dependent on the mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
M. C. D. Borden
Bliss, Fabyan & Co
American Printing Company of
Rowley Faces Widespread Unemployment and Need
In Rowley on December 2 a large number of capable men are out of work. Reports of severe hardship reach authorities. If business does not improve soon, the town may be compelled to provide relief to people who have never before relied on charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowley
Situation in Holyoke Unemployment Estimates and Relief Efforts
A letter from Holyoke dated December 16 estimates 3000 to 6000 unemployed in the city. Mills are still operating with reduced wages or hours, and a sewer project provides some relief. No formal relief org exists, but benevolent societies and citizens are aiding the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Whitcomb
Holyoke
Mass
Election officers pay questioned in city notes
Sir Do you not think it would be a good scheme for the city to pay off the precinct officers who served at the last two elections Many of the men have been out of work for months and need the money The pay roll for the election officers has been completed by the city clerk but preference is being given at City Hall to the regular city employees in order that they may all receive their wages before Christmas The city treasurer hopes to clear the payroll next week and have it ready before Jan 1
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Citizen's Relief Committee
Old Court House
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Providence
Citizens’ Relief Committee
Council‘chamber
Boston
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Charles H. Dalton
Nathan Matthews, Jr
William Endicott, Jr
Robert Treat Paine
Jonathan A. Lane
Thomas E. Ring
Francis H. Peabody
John P. Dore
Charles H. Taylor
Charles 8. Miller
Robert Codman
R. H. Gardiner
Old Court
B. D. Whitcomb
Relief Committee
City Hall
Civil Service Commission
Pemberton Square
Roxbury
W. A. Thompson & CO
POST
Decatur Street
No Rise in Ejectment Writs This Winter Says Officials
Deputy sheriffs and constables report no perceptible increase in writs of ejectment this winter compared with previous years. While rent payment is the main hardship for the poor, few real distress cases are visible. Landlords mainly grant time, and willing tenants can usually secure extension.
Police to the Rescue Boston Officers Lead Relief Drive
Station 7 officers largely contributed to a Boston distress relief fund with Captain Irish reporting 145 of 156 dollars for a day’s pay. Station 13 officers added 132 dollars to aid the needy under city committee supervision.
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Boston
Irish
City Hall Workers Rally to Aid Distressed
City Hall staff members in the water income department vote to devote a day's salary to relief efforts. Assessors' clerks pledge to give 100 dollars to the aid fund.
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Water Income Department
East Boston Relief Committee Meets at Maverick House
The East Boston relief committee appointed by the Citizens' Trade Association will meet this evening at the Maverick House to set a date for a public mass meeting on the subject. The group has already discussed the issue.
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East Boston
Relief Fund of the Un employed Request
John R. Alley & Sons of Boston sent a check on National Rockland Bank for 100 dollars to you, dated December 19, 1893, for the Relief Fund of the unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Rockland Bank
Fund of
John R. Alley & Sons
Boston
Bottlers Aid Unemployed Fund from Boston Branch
Rochester Brewing Company employees in Boston contribute 2 percent to a fund for the unemployed. The note is dated December 2, 1893 and addressed to the Fiditor of the Post.
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Rochester Brewing Company
Boston
Fragmentary Tradeledger Entry for Local Brewers and Goods
A garbled fragment lists payments to J. W. Costello & Co for balt quarter barrels of ale from Robinson Brewer Frank Jones Brewing Co Van Flostrand High Long Spring Oceans Brewing Co wines ale and liquors from various brands. Also mentions J H Miller Chicken Sock and Beach at Boston Mas addresses.
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J. W. .Costello & Co
Robinson Brewer
Frank Jones Brewing Co
van Flostrand
E B
High Long Spring
Oceans Brewing Co
Branss
J. H. Miller
J. H
Hie Beach
Boston
Mas
Sunol Silver Mare to Be Presented to Robert Bonner
A silver statue of Sunol the last mare will be presented to owner Robert Bonner at a banquet in the Fifth Avenue Hotel hosted by horsemen tomorrow night. A photo shows the mare at her record run in Stockton California driven by Charles Marvin. Charles BE Dallin of Salt Lake City, noted for World’s Fair work, crafted the model funded by voluntary breeder contributions nationwide.
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Sunol
Robert Bonner
Fifth Avenue
Jockton
Cal
Charles Marvin
Charles BE. Dallin
Salt Lake City
Rumors Roil Smith O’Brien Boxing Deal In Boston
Mob of pugilists and managers clash over the Smith O’Brien match with Frank Dunn and Howie Hodgkins vying as sole matchmakers. Dick Moore fights through a string of bouts from Omaha to St Paul as interest grows in a middleweight claim and Roche Moore bout.
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Smith-O'Brien
O Brien
Smith
Metropole
Frank Dunn
Howie Hodgkins
Hodgkins
Dan Creedon
Dick Moore
America
Jack Dempsey
Roche
Tipperary
Ireland
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Jack Kelly
Charley Osborne
Paddy Dunn
Professor Peasley
Paddy Welsh
Tom Murray
Dayton
Moore
Larry Brown
Jack Riffes
Billy Gibbs
Kansas Demon
Gibbs
Blondy Eck
Jimmy Griffin
Jack Stanley
Paddy Cummings
Charley Johnson
Wily Evans
Chicago
Henry Baker
B A A Games And Entries At Club Tonight
The B A A invitation athletic meeting will be held in the club gym tonight with entries and handicaps listed for sprints standing jumps and pole vault among others. Notable participants include F W Lord W B Hyler J P Whittren and W G Irwin from B A A along with entrants from M I T and H A A. An exhibition by German turners will also be staged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Lord
B. Hurd
W. B. Hyler
J. P. Whittren
H. D. Bannister
W. F
Arcelon
F. Rowe
D. Long
E. A. Boeske
C. W. Dickey
A. Blake
E. L. Pope
F.C. Wood
C. J. Paine
H. 8. Gilman
W. J. Casey
Scratch
C. J. Paine, Jr
K. K. Kubli
H. M. Wheelright
W. G. Irwin
J. EK. Morse
Dan Long
H.D. Bannister
W. T. Garcelon
Clark
J. Taylor
H. A
KE. L. Pope
F. BK. Wood
Mundell
Transcript
J. R. Peters
G. W. Beals
L. W. Jenkins
N. Anthony
HB. A. A
R. P. Waters
B. A. A. Timers, C. M. Lincoln, B. A. A
J. G. Lathrop
J. W. Bowles
Charlesbank
M. Stern
M. L. Pratt
Stewart Beats Courtney In Worcester Pool Match
Stewart defeated Courtney in a pool tournament in Worcester tonight by a score of 160 to 98.
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Stewart
Courtney
Worcester
Pure California oT LaNemAmD oy Iranean
A clipped OCR fragment mentions California and a date range from 14 to 19 and pace. Readable facts are limited. no clear event names or entities beyond locations and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PURE _ CALIFORNIA
Lanemamd Oy
Iranean
Dee Eer Paace
Brockton Kangaroos Nip Worcesters In Polo Duel
Brockton Kangaroos beat Worcesters six goals to three in a brisk polo match. Menard and Pierce led Brockton’s attack as both goaltenders turned in solid work. Referee Willian Rry officiated the game played at the Worcester rink.
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Worcesters
Brockton
Kangaroos
Worcester
Menard
Pierce
Roberta Merce
Piseses Nusher
Bases McPeck Canavod
Ehneeee Mumoms Wohiting
Sullivan Curley Cesses Lations
Boore Brockton
Bto Io A Curley
Lations
Willian Rry
Polo League Standings Show Tight Race Across Teams
In the Polo league standings Worcester and Brockton headline a close pack with New Bedford and Providence also in the mix. Late season results hint at a three way contest as teams chase top spots and potential league title implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Boston
Brockton
New Bedford
BORON
Cere
Worcester
Christmas Aid Peals Through Tenement Districts
The Worthy Poor of the city receive ongoing help as Post reporters tour tenement areas distributing groceries and coal through W A Thompson and Co. Readers are urged to report unemployed cases to the editor. Many heads of families seek work more than gifts, hoping for steady employment.
Subscriptions Aid Many Poor Families in East Boston
A report highlights families in East Boston and Charlestown helped with grocery orders and coal due to long-term unemployment and illness. Stories include a Decatur Street father unable to work, a laborer father in Everett Street without bread, and several other households facing hunger and eviction with orders timely supplied.
Are You Prepared for the Grip Epidemic Warned by Health Expert
Dr. Cyrus Edson warns of an imminent grip epidemic sweeping America with widespread early cases in New York City and other cities. He urges precautions and cautions against careless habits, recommending timely use of a pure stimulant, specifically Duffy's Malt Whiskey, to counteract symptoms and restore health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York City
Cyrus Edson
New York Board of Health
Christmas Aid Reaches Farthest Poor Families in City
A report details relief deliveries to a Fay Street widow and daughter living in a fourth floor attic, earning 30 cents weekly, and paying 7 cents rent. It follows meals for Clark Street seniors, a Hanover Street five‑person attic case, and a Somerville shoemaker family finally receiving grocery orders and coal help.
Present for Captain Dick Waters on BA A Board
Captain Dick Waters of the F A A football eleven received a Christmas present as he was elected a member of the B A A board to fill a vacancy at a board meeting held yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick” Waters
Board of Governors
Waters Appointed Captain After Sears Vacancy
Richard P. Waters, captain of this year’s successful football team and former last year’s captain, is highlighted as a fine football player and versatile athlete. A five year member of the B. A. A. eleven at tackle, he also excels in rowing and ball sports and will contribute to the club’s athletic committee and subcommittees. Waters’ dedication is credited with the football team’s two season success and his earnest work is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard D. Sears
Richard P. Waters
Waters
Five Race Card at Grafton Track Preview
First race five eighths mile selling yields odds for Stoneman Vandalight Jim R George L Vulcan Addie Chipman Vendome Mon arch Nutwood Cito Little Frank Charger Ontiero Reno. Second race one mile selling lists St Croix Wild Oats Zoolein Jessie Forerunner Happy Band Inkerman Wy anashot Francesca Blizzard Morton Oakland. Third race one and one eighth miles Quinlan handicap Rudolph Racine Wildwood Cadmus Marcello Happy Day Centella Garcia. Fourth race three quarters mile selling Servitor Morerunner Zampost Tigress Tim Murphy Charmer. Fifth race seven eighths mile selling St Joix Glee Boy Coche Gascon Greenhock Adolph Trix Weather clear track fast field open.
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Jessie
Forerunner
Happy Band
Inkerman
Wyanashot
Francesca
Blizzard
Morton
Oakland
Quinlan
Rudolph
Racine
Wildwood
Cadmus
Marcello
Happy Day
Centella
Garcia
Servitor
Morerunner
Zampost
Tigress
Tim Murphy
Charmer
seling—St.Joix
Glee Boy
Coche
Gascon
Greenhock
Adolph
Trix
Souvenir Week at Plummer's Washington Street
Souvenir week at George A. Plummer & Co. features a wide range of steel engraved souvenirs and useful gift items priced from 59 cents to 20 dollars. Ladies exit the store with smiles, carrying presents suitable for Christmas and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Plummer & Co
Washington Street
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de Snyder
Wright & Ditson
Ferris
Horace Partridge&co
R. Schwarz, Wricht.& Ditson
A. L. Lovejoy
B. F. Larrabee &Co
Columbia Manuf, Co
South Eutaw Street
Baltimore, MD
Sporting Notes
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Americas Athletic Club
Thoye?'s
Darker House
Connelly'n
Adams House
Clarendon and Clark's
Mayors Committee
Whitman
City Hall Employees Aid
East
John R. Alley
Bonner
Baker
Joe Tansey
Jim Crowley
Barney Taylor
Omaha
Kansas City
Ned Golden
Jack Smith
George Myer
Henry Jackson
Corbett
Jim Fitzpatrick
Maher
George Kessler
Buffalo
Costello
Ed Roche
T. Powers
van Houten
New York
Jack Buckley
Charlestown
Tel Kelly
Boyle
Malden
M Kilrain
J. Keating
Ed Welch
G. Dennis
M. O'Brien
Billy Murphy
George Dixon
Murphy
Kid Lavigne
Young Griffo
Buffalo Costello
Indiana
Dominick O'Malley
Billy Hennessey
Ted Kelly
Sis
Post's Bowling Guide
Melrose Athletic
Oxford
Arlington
Lowell Highlands
Dorchester Central
Codman
Les Miserables
Waverly
Melrose Highlands
Allston
Jamaica
Glendon
Melrose
Brockton Kangaroos
San Francisco
Sir Reginald
Queen Bee
Red Light
Sympathetics
Conde
Clacquer
Monowal
Abi P
Seling
Everett Street
London Street
Barton Street
Chelsea Street
Kennett Street
Hollis
Orange Street
Ceeeeeesees
Albert A. Pope
Seetee
W. R. McKay & Co
Aurin Franklin
J. Parker Buntin
Eeenee
William Henry Viehhaeeusel
John F. Low
Martha J. Webster
Gunde
H. J. Papen Foes
Cevodorbens
Gormally &Seffrey Mfg. Co
D. He
L. BR
Joseph J. Casey
H. R. Seer
Lenox Friend
Seer
Ah Ste
H.d.ree
Sane
Rochester Brewing Co
Fay Street
North End
Clark Street
Hanover
Hanover Street
Somerville
Allen Street
Captain Dick Waters
B. A
Dick Waters
Plummer's
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