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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1896

Page

3

Suburban League Triumph by Bowie Alter Ego

Bowie Alter Ego wins in a hot suburban league showdown as city league results show totals rising and momentum building.

Hot Sufok Suburban League

Bank of Minnesota Seizure Heads to Court Tomorrow

Minnesota state bank examiner Ken yon takes possession of the Bank of the Bank of Minnesota and says a court application will seek the appointment of a receiver tomorrow.

Minnesota Kenyon Bank of the Bank of Minnesota

Portlands Sweep Scotias On Cambridge Alleys

The Portlands defeated the Scotias in Cambridge on Port land alleys. They have won nine of their last ten games. Score not provided.

Portlands Portland Alleys Cambridge

Pure California Wines Offerings and Retail Notes

An item lists El per Galien four bottles assorted and Blanchard and Farear with 44 to AZ Deck Square and one at Faneuil Mall Square.

California el Per Galien Blanchard & Farear AZ Deck Square Faneuil Mall Square

Creditors Gather as National Bank of Illinois Liquidates

In Chicago on December 22 creditors lined up at the National Bank of Illinois to file pass books and proofs of claims. The bank plans to issue the first dividend by mail once accounts are balanced. Angus and Gindele, a major Chicago contracting firm, has filed for a receiver with Judge Horton appointing William Hill to manage the business, with liabilities listed at 250000 dollars.

Chicago National Bank of Illinois Angus & Gindele Horton William Hill

Bankers Arrest Warrants Issued in Chicago Bank Failure

Warrants were sworn out tonight for the arrest of E. S. Dreyer and Robert Berger of E. S. Dreyer & Co. on Illinois banking law violations for accepting deposits after insolvency. Saloon keeper Frank Kennedy says he deposited after the bank failed. Arrests likely before morning.

Chicago E. S. Dreyer Robert Berger E. S. Dreyer & Co Illinois Frank Kennedy

Confirmation of Temple as Archbishop of Canterbury

In London at St Mary Le Bow the confirmation of Rt. Hon. and Most Rev. Frederick Temple as archbishop of Canterbury occurred. Archbishop Maclaggan officiated while Rev. Edward Brownjohn protested the appointment citing evolution doctrine. Protest drew hoots and groans before order was restored.

London Frederick Temple Canterbury All England Church of St. Mary le Bow William Dalrymple Maclaggan York Edward Brownjohn Maclagan Brownjohn

Dinner for Rev Dr Conanty at Montreal events

The Rev Dr Conanty new rector of the Catholic University at Washington was feted with a dinner at the Grand Seminary of St Sulpice in Montreal attended by clergy and laity. An informal reception followed and an address was given. He then attended a Laval University Branch reception and planned a Quebec address before heading to Boston for Christmas.

Montreal Conanty Catholic University At Washington Grand Seminary of St. Sulpice Laval University Quebec Boston

Bath Triumphs Over Rockland In Thrilling Polo Drama

Bath defeated Rockland in a high spirited polo match watched by nearly 1500 fans in Bath Maine. Rockland led 3 0 at half time but Bath equalized in the final minute and struck the winning goal as time expired amid frenzied scenes and jubilant crowds.

Bath Rockland Anl

Box on Shuman's Clock Tower Christmas Charity Box

A charity drive box is placed on A Shuman and Co clock tower in front of the Washington street entrance for donations during Christmas. The article notes prior year contributions were substantial and hopes for a similar total this season.

Dorchester Messrs. A. Shuman & Co Washington Street

Horses Wert Cheap at Walker Sale in Port Chester Auction

The sale of speed horses at C T Walker yesterday, under John Coakley, drew a large crowd but failed to push prices beyond 3000. Bumps sold to a Port Chester buyer. Mase 2 16 1 4 sold for 1125 to A M Ethridge of Norwich. Zerbrino 500 and Hazlewood 200.

C. T. Walker John Coakley Frank Herdic Mr. Johnson Portchester N. Y Mase A. M. Ethridge Norwich Conn James Galvin Mystic Park Woodbrino Vega Frank Robbins Zerbrino Hazlewood Josie B Somerville Thad Allie Trout George Adams Lawrence

Sheriff Seizes Patchen Stallion and 49 Horses in Kankakee

Sheriff Ber nier of Kankakee county seized Joe Patchen the famed pacing stallion along with forty eight trotting and pacing horses and colts in a court attachment for over eleven thousand dollars. The stock belonged to John G. Taylor of St Louis and was transferred to his brother after a chattel mortgage to Third National Bank of St Louis. Total value of seized property estimated above fifty thousand dollars.

Kankakee Bernier Kankakee County Joe Patchen Commercial National Bank Chicago Title and Trust Company John G. Taylor St. Louis Third National Bank of St. Louis

John L Sullivan Faces Debt Court Judgment

In the poor debtors court yesterday John L. Sullivan faced a $318 judgment. Lawyer John E. Crowley questioned the defendant about past earnings and expenditures as Jesse Gove represented Sullivan. A continuance was granted and the matter goes over to January 11.

John IL. Sullivan John L John E. Crowley Jesse Gove Mr. Crowley John

Boxing Gossip and Boxing News Roundup

Governor Morton orders enforcement against a prize fight planned for Long Island City as unapproved. Howie Hodgkins leaves Boston for New York to aid boxers, while Paddy Fenton wins in New York over Paddy Sheehan of Pennsylvania. Jack McAuliffe retires from boxing after twelve years in the ring, planning to return to San Francisco and then home.

Morton Deecs Queen’s County Long Island City Buncombe John L. Sullivan Howie Hodgkins Boston New York City Marlborough Athletic Club Hodgkins New York Paddy Fenton Paddy Sheehan Pennsylvania Charley McKeever Norristown Penn George Lavigne Lavigne Sullivan Dempsey New Orleans Frisco

Ayer Team Sues Clinton Over Thanksgiving Game Guarantee

P H Hooley manager of the Ayer Athletic Association sues George W Green Jr Clinton manager to recover 25 for a game at Clinton on Thanksgiving Day. Ayer led 4 0 when time was announced ended and Clinton tied the score 4 4 after a disputed extra minute. crowd charged gate admissions exceeded the guarantee.

Ayer P. H. Hooley Ayer Athletic Association George W. Green Clinton Green

Boston sports notes span chess to polo and track

World of Sport surveys postponements and upcoming events. Boston Chess Club delays last night’s matches with B Y M Co players rescheduled for January. Ice polo grows in popularity with Amherst links and Cambridge teams. Franklin field hosts polo opens for Boston College Roxbury Latin and English High. The AAU hosts the first handball tournament in New York on January 7 to crown America’s champion. Columbia College adds Hildreth Carter and Turner among its new athletes.

Boston Chess Club Hanny Little Fisth Nesse Innes Haverhill Checker Club Boston Checker Clubs Sand Amherst Felton A. A Cambridge Boston College Roxbury Latin Franklin Field Amateur Athletic Union New York Jersey America Columbia College Hildreth Harvard Carter Turner

Bicycle Notes Highlight Local Cycling News

Portland secretary treasurer Percy Richardson pushes Maine division toward better roads via Boards of Trade. Rube Shields returns from tour. famed for stair riding. New York committee backs Isaac Potter for league presidency. potential shift to Century Road Club control of road races. Colds hit local cyclists. Eclipse team may not return next season.

Percy Richardson Portland Maine Boards of Trade William Shields Rube Shields Madison Square Garden Cleveland Peck Massachusetts Ned Savell Jack Fecitt Lon” Peck Columbia Mansfield Fowler People Boston Sterling Dame, Stoddard & Kendall Billy” Rowe Wright & Ditson Spalding Wall Remington Hartford Tire Columbus Avenue Metropolitan Victor Boylston Street New York National Assembly Albany W. E. Underhill Schenectady W. S. Jenkins A. Cressy Morrison Milwaukee Amos G. Batchelder Percival Batchelder Ike’ Potter Century Road Club

Potter named as president by Buffalo L A W Association

The Buffalo L A W Association declares for Isaac B. Potter for president of the national body. The local group says Potter had no right to pledge support for President Elliott since the board of officers requires him to run.

Buffalo N. Y Buffalol. A. W. Association Isaac B. Potter Potter Elliott

Woburn Polo Defeats Chelsea 8 5 in Lincoln Hall

Woburn polo team beat Chelsea 8 to 5 in Lincoln Hall Chelsea. The game was described as dull but Woburn held the advantage throughout the match with sharper play in the final period.

Woburn Chelsea Lincoln Hall

Gas Fatality at Hampton House Leaves Couple Dead

A man identified as Timothy Hurley of Winchester and an unidentified woman died or were critically ill after a two thirds on gas leak at Room 10 of the Hampton House. Bell boy John Pursell found the open gas and two intoxicated occupants. the woman died before Dr. Dunn arrived, Hurley is in Massachusetts General Hospital.

Hampton House Timothy Hurley Winchester John Pursell Daniel Donovan Station 1 Dunn Massachusetts General Hospital Tinkham Hurley Tim Dennis Hurley Concord N. H Alice Hannagan Warren Street Jeremiah Hurley Melrose Highlands Dennis Timothy Miss Hannagan J. W. Russell

South Boston to get M Street playground with dual baseball fields

A heated Gen hearing led by Mayor Quincy and the Park Commission discussed plans for a five acre M Street playground in South Boston. Proposals included two baseball fields with a bicycle track and gymnasium central to the field, amid debates over ward funding and site layout.

Boston M Street Quincy Park Commission Gray’s Lair J. S. Dean John F. Moakley Michael Sullivan Edward J. Hopkins Peninsula A. A James T. Mahoney, Jr Ward 13 Commonwealth Park Ward 14 South Boston John J. Mahoney Ward 15

Weyler Enters Cuban Field After Sea Voyage

Captain-General Weyler with staff and son Don Fernando Weyler left Havana at 2 am on the Legazpi for Mariel arriving 7 am. He moved to the field of operations by 2 pm. Reports say the Oliver Hills fight near Placetas was more decisive than first thought with Cuban losses over 200 and Spanish losses one captain and twelve privates wounded.

Havana Weyler Don Fernando Weyler Cuba Spain Legazpi Mariel Wevgler Arolas Solano Lara Mayi Rodiguez Oliver Hills Placetas

Spelling Chrysanthemum Sparks Household Banter

In a Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph snippet, Mrs. Snaggs questions how to spell chrysanthemum. Mr. Snaggs jokes about overloading a letter with the long word and insists on the right spelling, returning to his newspaper.

Jack Mrs. Snaggs Mr. Snaggs

Recount Narrows Gap Between Lee and Mahoney in Ward Fray

In a municipal recount for twelfth place, Aldermen Lee and Mahoney see Lee within 57 votes of Mahoney after corrections. Initial tallies shifted with wards 11 through 16 showing net gains and losses for several candidates, including a clerical error reducing Lee by 1 and suggesting Mahoney’s possible gains.

Lee Mahoney Cram Duane Barry Lott Ward

Greek insurgents clash with Turkish troops in Olympus district

A Greek newspaper reports that insurgents at Prophet Elias attacked eighty Turkish troops escorting eight judicial officers. All eight officers and twenty four soldiers were shot. four insurgents were killed. Olympus district lies in Thosaly near the Macedonia border.

Athens Prophet Elias Olympus Thosaly Macesdonia Turkey

Russian Nobleman Alias Berg Sued for Divorce in Prison

Mrs. Isaac Berg formerly deceived by her husband now serving a year at Blackwell's Island for burglary sues for divorce. Berg alias Solomon Berg used a Russian nobleman pretense to marry her in Brooklyn after meeting through Austrian relatives. A dramatic scene followed the divorce notice served in prison.

Isaac Berg Isaac Solomon Berg Blackwell’s Island N. Y Brooklyn

Newton Defeats Cambridge in Ice Polo Opener

The ice polo season opened on Crystal Lake with Newton facing Cambridge. After two twenty minute halves, Newton won 2 to 1 on a strong ice in Newton.

Newton Crystal Lake Newtons Cambridge

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