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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1896

Page

3

Burke Retires After Record Quest Ends England Plans

Tom Burke world champion quarter miler will skip England tour with New York A C to focus on college duties at Boston University. His next and final appearance will be the Intercollegiate Games in May followed by a June bid for world records in 300 400 and 600 yards at Narragansett Park. His retirement ends a three year era of prominence in New England track.

Tom Burke England New York Boston University New England

Ringer ring era unfolds in Holyoke boxing tale

A serialized tale places Edward McGlory as a famed fighter using alias games to face marked opponents. Jack McDonough is dispatched as a decoy while Nick Burley poses as the challenger, leading to a dramatic ring rung and McGlory’s bitter reaction. The piece also notes training bouts and future matches involving Abbott, Pearce, and others in the regional boxing scene.

Jack McDonough McGlory Jack Joe Goddard Holyoke George Twohey George Goddard Mr. Burley Nick Paper City the McGlory Nick Burley Men of Sack McDonough Edward McGlory Finis Stanton Abbott East Downington Penn Music Hall Connolly’s Bob Green Spike Sullivan Kirtland Athletic Club Lynn Bob Wescott Andy King Montreal Jimmy Kennard St. Paul West Newton Street Armory Manhattans T,. Carr Ashland N. H Fitzsimmons Maher New Orleans el Paso Choynski Boston Theatre William Hunter Peter Manning Eddie Connolly Mechanics’ Hall St John N. B Connolly St. John Jack Graves A. C. M’kenzibe

Yale Crew Coach Plans Changes to Stroke Before England Trip

Yale coach Bob Cook announced planned changes to the traditional Cook stroke to suit a mile and a quarter race. The alterations, not fundamental, will be prepared in New Haven where he will oversee both varsity and freshman eight crews and remain for a day or two.

New Haven Conn Bob Cook Yale England Cook

Second checkers match eyed at Roxbury club rooms

Mr C C Potter of the Press Cycling Club will play Mr Winnerberg in a second match at Roxbury club rooms this evening. Delegations leave P C C rooms at 7 30 p m for Roxbury.

C. C.potter Press Cycling Club Winnerberg Roxbury Massachusetts Cycle Club Mechanics’ Fair Building Boston Mac Rowan Tony Neary Fred O’connor Jack Martness George A. Gideon Racing Board

Four-Cornered Boat Race Set For June 26

The four cornered race among Harvard Columbia Cornell and the University of Pennsylvania is scheduled for June 26 weather permitting. The committee discussed possible courses with Poughkeepsie Saratoga and Springfield as host sites and will visit those locations in the next two weeks before final decisions.

New York Harvard Columbia Cornell University of Pennsylvania University Club R. C. Watson G. Richards H. S. White J. A. Reath Poughkeepsie Saratoga Springfield

Fall River Polo Narrowly Bouts Providence Grays 8–7

Fall River defeated Providence 8 to 7 in a tight polo match. Connell was knocked and bled from facial cuts after a skirmish, while both goalkeepers turned in strong performances.

Fall River Fall Rivers Providence Grays Connell Providence Cs de

New England pool title clash ends 10 9 Webber ahead

W H Johnson of Boston, holder of the New England title, meets Sandy E F Webber of Salem in a 200 point match. After 100 points played tonight and 10 more to go February 4, Webber leads 10 9 with a close finish as Johnson falls on several scratches.

Lynn W. H. Johnson Boston New England Sandy EF. Webber Salem Johnson Webber

Palmer Steals Spotlight In Six Round Bout With Dixon

Pedler Palmer, the English challenger, outboxed George Dixon in a six round show in New York, arriving late and delivering a clever performance. Dixon appeared in top condition at 117 14 pounds, but Palmer's accuracy and left hand proved decisive, with critics deeming Palmer cleverer than Billy Plimmer.

New York Billy Plimmer Pedler Palmer George Dixon Dixon Tom O’rourke Moore Palmer Plimmer O’rourke Plimmer Plummer

Maceo kin alive in Kingston reports on Cuban strategy

A brother of Antonio Maceo in Kingston Jamaica confirms that Cuban commander Gomez plans to avoid pitched battles with Spanish troops. The strategy aims to hold sugar and tobacco districts to deny income from taxation, while Cubans seek no rush to be recognized as belligerents.

Kingston Antonio Maceo Gomez Maceo

Sugarman Missing: Solomon Sugerman Fails to Appear

Solomon Sugerman was due before the Superior Criminal Court to answer a charge of receiving stolen property. He did not appear, bail was defaulted, and questions about his whereabouts follow. He was cited to appear yesterday with other men facing similar charges.

Solomon Sugerman Solomon Superior Criminal Court Criminal Court

Smoke Talk at Harvard Highlights Football History

Harvard held the first in a series of smoke talks on football in Cambridge at the Colonial Club. Captain Edgar N Wrightington led a gathering of past and future players with professors, coaches, and trainers, including J H Beale Jr Lorin F Deland and James G Lathrop. Speaker Joseph H Sears, former Harvard halfback, discussed lessons from Yale football’s 1895 development.

Harvard Colonial Club Cambridge Edgar N. Wrightington J. H. Beale, Jr Harvard Athletic Committee Lorin F. Deland Next Yea James G. Lathrop Lewis

Smoke Talk At Roanoke Club Show Draws Big Crowd

The Roanoke Social and Athletic Club held a smoke talk last night at North Russell street rooms with large attendance. Boxers received loud applause for bouts including Walter Lang vs Charlie Lynch, Johnnie Hickey vs Jerry Donovan, American Barnett vs Young Harrison. Local talent included Ben Johnson Jim Ash Master Graham and Joe Dore.

Roanoke Social and Athletic Club North Russell Street Walter Lang Charlie Lynch Johnnie Hickey Jerry Donovan American Barnett Young Harrison Ben Johnson Jim Ash Master Graham Joe Dore

Local Team Standings and Listings from 2011 Districts

At Beverly N H R 2400 Volunteers 2011. At Malden Commercials 2399 Carruths Boston 2382. Brockton Eccentrics 2112 Electri 2108 Spofford Mitchell 2417 Campello 2358 Randolphs 2308 Metropolitans 2280. Fall River Brockton 2564 Fall River 2374. Lawrence Haverhill 2557 Snssex 2536.

Beverly Malden Carruths Boston Brockton Electri Spofford & Mitchell Campello Randolphs Metropolitans Fall River Lawrence—Haverhill

Fragmented Local Sports Card Fragment From New England Cities

Readable pieces show team names Fall River and Pawtucket with numbers 8 and 9 and Stoneham with 4. Content appears to be a scrambled schedule or score table from a regional sports page.

Fall River Fall Riv Pawtucket Paw Stoneham Wolken Walteam

Moseley Boots and Shoes Announce Annual Cash Sale

T. E. Moseley and Co of 469 Washington street state they will begin their annual sale of shop worn and marked down boots and shoes. The firm operates strictly on cash and offers low prices on post grades while bargains last.

T. E. Moseley & Co Washington Street

Dentists Urge Regular Checkups Despite Misplaced Adage

A fragmentary note cites Dr. Bull and Gough on dental care urging regular checkups as invaluable. The passage hints at skeptical public reception but stresses preventive visits for oral health.

Four Bri tannic cabin passengers barred from landing in Boston

Four cabin passengers M Ains worth W Draper H Longworth and T Marsh arrived on the Bri tannic from Liverpool and were prevented from landing. Inspector Bock of the contract labor bureau escorted them to Ellis Island after they showed a contract with a Boston firm whose offices were listed at 152 and 158 Congress street.

New York White Star Britannic Liverpool M. Ainsworth W. Draper H. Longworth T. Marsh Contract Labor Bureau Inspector Bock Boston Ellis Island Bock Congress Street

Living Whist entertains Waltham at Park Theatre

In Waltham Massachusetts on January 31 citizens gathered at Park Theatre for Living Whist a charity event directed by Professor G F Walters. The show featured card game characters in costume with notable dances led by Walters and a Joker dance by Master Clayton Thomas. A grand ball followed with over 1000 attendees and a reception for Mayor Arthur Lyman.

Waltham Mass Waltham Hospital Park Theatre G. F. Walters Clayton Thomas Arthur Lyman Ich George F. Walters Lyman Bowker Frank Kk. Porter Waltram Frank Whitney F. M. State Mra P. Smith W. H.i Howe C. J. McCormick Harles Daniels George A. Smythe Nathan Warren F. M. Stone Erskine Warren Charles F. Stone Messry T. P. Smith Lawrence Riley A. M. Goodale J. P. Murphy Emery E. R. Cutler A. Greenwood

Work of a hurricane Brisbane tornado floods

Great loss of life and widespread property destruction hit northern Brisbane colony. It is unknown how many perished but many drowned. Property damage estimated at 2,500,000 dollars. Coasting vessels missing. Townsville and Tongataboo Island suffer wrecks and coconut plantations wiped out.

Brisbane Degre Townsville Cleveland Bay Bcarcely Tongataboo Island

Dinraven Report Accepted By New York Yacht Club

A general meeting of the New York Yacht Club adopted the committee report on the Dinraven charges after J Pierpont Morgan presented it. Ex-Commodore Smith led the motion amid enthusiastic applause and a lively club atmosphere.

New York New York Yacht Club Dinraven J. Pierpont Morgan

Quincy Mayoral Appointments Listed In Full

Mayor Adams announces a complete slate of city appointments including C F Knowlton as Commissioner of Public Works and H Walter Gray as City Treasurer. Other roles named cover City Clerk, tax collector, solicitor, police chief, engineer, Overseer of the Poor, City Physician, milk inspector, and several assessors and commissioners.

Quincy Adams C.F. Knowlton H. Walter Gray Harrison A. Keith Watson H. Brazee Paul R. Blackmer Joseph W. Hayden Peter J. Williams E. W. Henry Bass J. F. Welch Henry C. Hall

Hair Torn From Head At Woollen Mill Accident

Mary L. Boyd aged 17, an Oakdale mill operative, had hair caught in a loom at the West Boylston Woollen Mill. A foot long scalp piece was torn away. She was taken to City Hospital in Worcester where prognosis is poor.

Worcester Mary L. Boyd West Boylston Woollen Oakdale

Fowle’s Defence Focuses on Insanity Claim

In Newton Centre on January 31, the defense for Harry M. Fowle, the confessed forger and embezzler, will argue insanity. Friends say the trait runs in his family and note his troubled head as a boy.

Newton Centre Harry M. Fowle

Identity of Motorist Victim Confirmed in Conn Tragedy

Hartspord police identify Morris OConnor of Holyoke Massachusetts as the man killed by cars near Newington. OConnors son traveled to claim the body after he left Holyoke Monday.

Hartspord Conn Newington Morris O'Connor Holyoke Mass

Teleg rap hers' Mutual Aid Ball Draws 300 Plus Guests at Cotillon Hall

The eleventh annual Teleg raphers' Mutual Aid Association ball at Odd Fellows Hall drew 300 plus attendees from Charlestown and surrounding towns plus guests from Portland. Milliken's Orchestra opened with a promenade, and Richardson's Orchestra provided music as 800 couples danced the grand march led by Frank J. Flynn. An extensive reception followed with a large roster of attendees and officers including H W Gillespie and W A Hazelboom.

the Telegraphers’ Mutual Aid Association Odd Fellows’ Hall Portland Maine J. P the Key New England H. W. Gillespie W. A. Hazelboom T. F. Clark Daniel Carter Thomas W. McLean H. G. Haddon Gillespie Milliken Frank J. Flynn Mr. Flynn Arthur E. Mason P. J. Beatty Annie Maley Susie Kelly May Sullivan Nellie Raymond May E. Baldwin Lillie Mahoney Alice McCurdy Edith Chase Nora Ellis Minnie J. Connell Nellie Connell Katie Sullivan Mabel Flynn Mamie Coleman Annie Sherman Maggie McKenney Nellie Nagle Ida Nagle Mamie Nagle Nellie G. Howe Lizzie McKenna Minnie Sullivan Lizzie Horan Gertrude Burke H. L. French C. C. Howe H. L T. W. McLean W. E. Hasty J. D. Mulloney F. T. Wiles J. M. Sullivan J. F. Hickey J. J. Mc Garty A. W. Austin F. J. Flynn W. E. Clapp J. B. Gatins J. P. Higgins J. A. McGlinchy G. H M. A. Flynn M. A. Murray P. T. Haggety C. G. LeCras R. H. Parker T. E. Hines John Fitzgerald H. B. Coghlin James F. O’brien Nicholas C. Baldwin John Philip Maloy Joan David J. Connell Arthur Masson Frank Flynn Edwin Morris Patrick Beastie Albert Dees Myer Sherman Thomas Clark E. Bagley C. Gilfillan Charles Cox J. H. Wentworth John J. Brown Cornelius Callahan D. J. Falconer al C. Crockett Frank E. McCabe

Clothing Cutters' Union Holds Eighth Annual Ball in Cotillon Hall

The Boston Clothing Cutters and Trimmers' Union celebrated its eighth annual ball at Cotillon Hall with an introductory concert, dances, and supper. Attendance included union officers and prominent clothing firm members, led by grand marshal Mr. John M. French. A large committee managed arrangements while guests listed many members and relatives among a sizable social turnout.

Boston Union Cotillon Hall John M. French Vincent Bartkievicz J. H. Tully J. J. Mahoney Thomas F. Gallagher Charles Cassidy J. Lannon J. F. Sharkey A. W. A. McFee J. M. French J. J. Devenny F. A. Gallagher E. A. Gallagher W. Wilton T. F. Gallagher P. J. Finnegan Vincent Barthievicz D. Dwyer W. W. Brown G. H. Safford W W. Brown D. J. Dwyer Nellie Richardson S. J. Magbie Mary Burns Mattie Marden Teresa Crisp Nellie O’brien Mamie Dunn Rosa Hart Retta Myra Thomas G. J. Sullivan William Ugher Lou Vigdor Henry Mckee

Portuguese Union Anniversary Celebration with Dances and Banquet

Members of the Portuguese Union and families gathered at Knights of Honor Hall to mark their fourth anniversary. Speakers included Rev. Pimental on charity and Dr. Monteiro on patriotism. the president received the president’s jewel. A supper followed with letters of regret from the Portuguese minister in Washington and the Boston consul.

Rodgers Manuel J. de Avellar Senhor L. A. M. Taveira Washington Viscount Valle de Costa Boston Jacintho A. Rebello A. J. Silveira Joseph Gomes George Medeiros F. M. Salles Benjamin Rose M. R Estacio R. Felix J. P. Silva J. M. Souza C.B. R Annie Milo Eliza Neves Erice Neves Mary Souza Marion Grace A. J. Emery Adelade Rose Mary Silva Lizzie Rodgers Mary Felix Eliza Morris A. Nola Bernard Soares J. P. Jacome Jorge Monteiro M. Priental M. Neves Eliza Rose Mary Rose Charles Serpa

Pickwick Club Social Delights South Boston Ball in Bethesda Hall

The Pickwick Club hosted its second grand ball at Bethesda Hall 407 Broadway South Boston with a concert from 8 to 9 and a grand march led by president James A Hampston with Miss Mamie Hampston. Dancing lasted past midnight to the Waverly Orchestra as guests and officers pressed a smooth, well attended social.

Pickwick Club Bethesda Hall Broadway Boston James A. Hampston Mamie Hampston Waverly Orchestra John J. Clancy P. J. Devine T. F. Galvin Girs J.J. Martican P. J. Clancy J. E. Nolan T. J. Keohane D. H. Fleming G. A. Sullivan W. J. Fitzgerald J. Z. Clooney J. P. O'Brien J. F. Penny W. R. Farrell G. E. Roulston W. C. Tirrell C Wilds H. V., Ilyrin R. F. Burke Ball James P. O'Brien D.H. Fleming Annie Harkins Nellie Scanlon Mamie Harkins Maggie Alice Fleming Maggie Toomey Annie Margaret Flarrity Mamie Sullivan Mamie Dalton del Flarrity Abbie Carey Mamie Devine Mary McCarthy Annie Kelley Nellie Fitzgerald Mary Sullivan Charlotte Griffin Teresa Devlin Alice Clartcey Mamie Flood Catherine Driscoll Maggie Callahan Lillian Driscoll Teresa Callahan Messrs James Ryan Thomas McGrath Michael McCarthy Patrick Clancey John Flarrity William Daly James Sullivan Michael O’brien John Shea John Murphy Mat O’brien Denis McCarthy Dave Galighan William Canton George Galvin John Riley Robert Fitzgerald William A. Callahan

Charlestown Cadet Drill And Dance Honors Winners

The Non Commissioned Officers Association of Charlestown Cadets Company A Fifth Infantry M V M held its third annual prize drill and dance at the Charlestown armory. Squads from multiple companies competed over two hours. Major Darling praised the drill as the best he had seen. Prize winners were Corporal Worcester Fifth Company B gold medal, Sergeant Sawyer Ninth Company D silver medal, Corporal Daniels Fifth Company L bronze medal. Spectators then danced into the night.

The Charlestown Cadets Fifth Infantry Main Street Charlestown Major Darling Oakes Captain McGurn Darling

New England Nominations Sent to Senate

The President sent to the Senate nominations including William H. Anderson of Maine for surveyor of customs at Portland and James S. McCabe of Rhode Island for U S marshal of the district. E W Nutter is named postmaster at Last Bridgewater Mass and further postmaster appointments include George Cushing Hing ham Mass and Charles Harrington Essex Conn.

Washington Senate William H. Anderson Maine Portland Jamess. McCabe Rhode Island United States District of E. W. Nutter Last Bridgewater Mass Massachusetts George Cushing Hingham Connecticut Charles Harrington Essex

Waller Case Delays Transmission to Congress

State Department delays sending documents on ex US Consul Waller imprisoned in France. Ongoing negotiations aim to secure his release. developments expected daily. If release not soon obtained, the correspondence may be forwarded to the House.

Washington State Department Congress United States Waller France

Pocketbook Stolen From Dorchester Train Passenger

Mrs H A Chilson of 9 Montello Street Dorchester reported losing a velvetback on the 5 40 outbound Dorchester train of the Old Colony system NY NH Hartford railroad. The pocketbook contained a personal check for 24 dollars indorsed by her husband a 20 dollar bill 5 in change and a stick pin made from a gold dollar. She suspects a man seated beside her on the train is the thief.

H. A. Chilson Montello Street Dorchester Old Colony System New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad

Murphy Gaught Arrested in San Francisco for $30000 Bank Embezzlement

Salem files reveal Clarence Murphy alias C M Clarke arrested in San Francisco by Deputy Marshal Chappelle. He fled Salem on Dec 2 1893 after confessing $20000 shortage at Salem Savings Bank and grabbing $50 before leaping from a rear window. He married South Boston girl Margaret Sullivan two months prior.

Salem Clarence Murphy San Francisco Marshal Chappelle C. M. Clarke Salem Savings Bank Struff Marshal Hart Murphy Edward D. Ropes Charles N. Symons Lynn Europe Mexico Providence Park Square Margaret Sullivan South Boston

Home Rule in Brighton as Ward Seeks Local Liquor Option

Brighton residents push a local option bill in the Legislature to allow Ward 25 voters to decide liquor saloons. The measure, framed by Rep Samuel H. Mitchell, is backed by 25 ward leaders and Rev A A Berle who says the plan reflects ward rights and avoids broader city licensing.

Brighton Samuel H. Mitchell Ward A. A. Berle Brighton Congregational Mitchell Cambridge Brookline Newton Boston

Imprisoned by Mistake Cleared of Fraud Case

Inspector Joe Knox exposed a wrongful conviction of Joseph Ward who was jailed seven years for pocket picking on Washington street. Later evidence showed another man matched Ward’s description committed the crime. Ward’s pardon followed and he may seek damages. The state cites his prior criminal record and jury verdict as weak grounds for action.

Joe Knox Joseph Ward Washington Street Concord Reformatory Knox Ward

Cochituate Water Works Appropriation Summary

Fragmentary notes show appropriation figures for the Mystic Division and extension of mains. Expended amounts and unexpended balances are referenced with partial phrases indicating expenditures beyond appropriations. No clear totals or dates are readable from the fragment.

Cochituate Water Works Mystic

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