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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1893
Page
4
An advisory warns readers about grip symptoms and the coming flu season. It notes weakness, fever, lack of appetite, and fatigue as signs and urges early preventive measures. The text cautions against misleading remedies and emphasizes reliance on scientifically supported guidance.
Rumors swirl over who will control receipts for a monster boxing benefit for unemployed workers at the casino. James Stevenson is said to manage all funds while Americus Athletic Club backs the event and invites other clubs to help. Tickets distributed by Dan Murphy with Masters of Ceremonies listed.
In Baltimore James Corbett writes Druid Hill that he plans to meet Mitchell to prove American public wrong about bluffing. He claims height advantage matters more than weight and describes training quarters, a beach gym, a cottage, and a busy gym with trainers and brothers. He notes pleasant weather in California–like conditions and references sparring partners and an upcoming bout on January 9.
Dr Charles M Cresgon noted as a Philadelphia chemist and publisher of scientific pamphlets died today. The report mentions the American manufacturer and a company with orders by mail, and references various industries and services in the obituary fragment.
In New York on December 27 a six day cycle race at Madison Square Garden shows Martin leading a tight field. Waller Schock Albert Hosmer Meixell Van Emberg golden and Ashinger contend as endurance tests push cyclists through miles, laps, and sprint heats.
The Pope Manufacturing Company reveals its first time price list with 125 dollars for Columbia models. The catalog praises its artful illustrations and wheelwomen in action while previewing seven models and tire options. Bicycle clubs plan year end events and rides as snow forecasts loom for Monday.
Letters from Captain Buckay of the schooner Hattie Weston say the vessel reached the Bay of Islands Newfound land with 000 barrels of herring and needed 700 more. Kish were scarce and the ship would sail to Fortune Bay to finish loading. No reports yet from other Provincetown vessels.
Mitchell lands in Jacksonville amid cheers and a boisterous crowd. He confirms Brady as manager of Jack Corbett, says he handles his own affairs, and notes his current weight around 186 pounds. The travel party includes Jack Fogarty and Harry Darrin.
A match at the Hub Bowling Room on Court Street pits two strong city teams the Daniel Websters and Sleeper's Eye. Players include John J. Murphy Kenney Malone Steinheimer and William Gilmore for the Websters and Frank Norton P A Sheehan John C Campbell and Fred Park for Sleeper's Eye.
Les Miserables of Lowell defeated the Casino bowlers by 58 pins in a tight Norfolk House alley match last night. The result showcased a close contest with high scores and notable performances from both teams.
The Bowling Bank Clerks Old Colony Trust and American Loan Company beat the Continentals 2165 to 2031 on Boylston street alleys. Players included Stickney Brown 8S B Langley Cole for OC T A L and Smith Thompson Winter Dodge Sampson for Continentals. The Central and Wildey team Buckner Gledwin Frye Taber Taft defeated the Boston and Boylston team Dorchester Wright Mansfield Chapin Coburn 2045 ping to 1960.
The South Boston Central team beat Dorchester Central 2190 to 2108 in last night’s alley bowling. Merrian led with 528 pins as high roller.
Boston defeated Worcester 9 to 1 at the Casino last night with Worcester missing rover John Roberts. Whiting started in place of Roberts and proved ineffective. A large crowd watched as refereeing drew criticism.
In Brockton the Amateur Polo League third game saw Brockton Enterprise defeat Walthams by six to two. Walthams struggled with wild play and poor team coordination while Brockton tuned a steady offense and strong defense.
Brockton defeated Providence 7 goals to 4 in a competitive polo game played tonight in Brockton. The home team secured a solid win in front of local spectators.
Wise defeated Pevie by seven percentage points to 60 in last evening’s pool tournament. Wise and Zeramby set tonight’s match, while Doyle and Russell are scheduled to face off tomorrow night.
James O Neil of Rocks Village near Haverhill assaulted his wife with a hatchet this morning. Mrs O Neil suffered severe wounds to head and neck and may not survive. O Neil fled toward the woods but was arrested in the Peters and Cole office and will be arraigned tomorrow. The couple have five children and prior family strife was noted.
The article notes a lively scene in the Garden and on the Frog Pond with many skaters, tumbles, and lingering crowds. It reports about 200 people of both sexes enjoying the ice and slush as boys from the West End stayed out until 4 a.m. today.
H N Pillsbury, Boston Chess Club star, returned from winning the New York Chess Club tournament. W C Bates welcomed him back and Pillsbury then played about twenty opponents in simultaneous games, losing only four while drawing one and winning several others.
George Betts seeks to arrange a ten mile race between J D Gordon the colored New England long distance champion and Phil Johnson for a $200 purse. Gordon who trained Walcott for his fight and faced Johnson on Thanksgiving Day lost by about forty feet despite a one and a half minute handicap.
Secretary Grant said Admiral Montagu's new yacht is an open challenge to all 4 tonners, English or American. He reiterated no challenge has been sent for either the America cup or the Cape May cup. Rumors persist in yachting circles of Emperor William negotiating for the Vigilant.
At a meeting of the State Board of Registration in Pharmacy yesterday afternoon the certificate of William F. Tripp of Fall River was revoked and the certificates of Dr VK A Cardin of Fall River and Charles A Shea of Marblehead were suspended for six months. They held other jobs and were found guilty of selling the use of their certificates to unauthorized persons contrary to law.
Colonel Gardner C. Hawkins accepted a ceremonial uniform gifted by friends for joining Governor hopeful Greenhalge's staff. Attending were Col J J Warden of the Vermont Veterans, Col C C onanee, Col J B Parsons, Col Ben Lovell, Col Fred Wellington, Col Henry Walker, and Col Albert Clarke who presented the gift at the American House. A reception and collation followed the presentation.
Charles P. Miller, 92, trusted book keeper for John F. Reynolds of Hotel Reynolds, was arrested by Division 4 officers for alleged embezzlement of 1200 to 1500 dollars over eight months. He resided at 13 Albemarle terrace and admitted guilt after midnight arrest. Municipal Court arraignment set for today.
WEW England Gleanings Taunton reports Daniel Driscoll a longtime piers resident and early Irish settler dies aged over ninety he led in the Catholic church for years four daughters and one son survive including Rev Day'el Driscoll of Olneyville Eastport mother dies from moth poison Ruth Atwood age 12 convulsions and death Watertown retirement of Sgt Michael A Forrest after 32 years service Portland Captain B F Winchester ship master and harbor master Fall River Officer Michael Reagan dies Salem Republican banquet in Essex Lodge Hall Lynn fire at 192 Union Street damages $250 with insurance
The Democrats of Salem elected a new city committee last evening detailing six wards with chairmen secretaries and 6 8 member committees including Ward 1 John J Connelly D Wentzell Ed ward S Donahue Andrew O Keefe and others Ward 6 lists Edward Roach secretary Charles P Buckley and several named members.
The first Stoddard lecture closed last evening in Music Hall titled The Glories of India. The discourse traced the lecturer's progress through India and contrasted magnificence with degradation and misery among Hindoo practices. Delhi Lucknow and Agra were vividly described along with the Taj Mahal. The next course opens Monday evening Jan 1 with a repeat Saturday matinee Jan 6.
Bellaire, Lurch & Co. will start operating as a union shop tomorrow in Danbury this December. The move follows a five week lockout by the Manufacturers' Association against union hatters, drawing cautious but clear relief from the locked out workers.
The Post reports a surge in requests due to misery and starvation among the unemployed. The paper pledges to continue aiding cases brought to its notice but notes dwindling funds and growing demand. Readers’ generosity will be needed soon.
A South Boston report details four destitute households. A carpenter father in Ninth Street has been idle five months. a seventeen year old son’s medical bills left a five member family destitute. another family on West Second Street includes six children, the plasterer father without steady work for nineteen weeks. a West Fourth Street family survives on limited mother’s work for five months. a Athens Street household with an eighteen year old son unable to find work, and a mother seeking any job while coal and groceries sustain them temporarily.
Painters and Decorators' Union No. 236 chose C O'Brien as ancient and J J Mulane as vice president with several other posts filled including F W Davis recording secretary and J W Judge financial secretary George A Miller and Charles T Smith named warden G A Torney and J W Driscoll as trustees. Electrical Workers Local Union 36 elected P H Bracey president D Smith vice president David Flynn treasurer T R Melville recording secretary S Grant foreman and M Murray inspector. The financial secretary and board of directors will be elected at the next meeting.
Alexander Agassiz served as principal speaker at the Geological Society gathering in the natural history rooms. G Diller read an account of an expedition on the Phosta-Chico series Coast, with a reception following from 9:30 to 10:20.
Chicago December report notes judge excludes Camp 20 testimony about Cronin murder conspiracy while defense seeks evidence of speeches by enemies. Captain O Connor and Daniel Coughlin figures appear as trial details unfold in the case.
In Chicago on December 27 the Prendergast trial saw lawyers Essex Heron and McGoorty deliver critical addresses. Essex urged jurors not to convict an insane man by hanging while Heron ridiculed Assistant State Attorney Todd. McGoorty linked decisions on insanity to witchcraft, noting acquittal could still lead to life in an asylum. Further hearings were postponed.
About 60 o clock last evening Mrs Morris Fineburg of Whitefield street Dorchester fell from the platform of an electric car at Bunker Hill and Marion Streets Charlestown sustaining slight internal injuries. Mrs Lainie Shaw of 2 Pleasant street was crossing Tremont Street at Eliot Street when she was knocked down by an electric car and was badly bruised about the head. She was taken to the City Hospital.
Thomas Farrison and Hugh Kelliher argued over two double runners in Malden. Harrison struck Kelliher in the mouth, knocking out five teeth and cutting a head wound. Harrison was arrested and will face court tomorrow.
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