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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1901

Page

3

Boston Sunday Post Coupon Prize Contest

The Boston Sunday Post offers 58 cash prizes totaling 500 dollars for the largest coupon collections. Prizes include one hundred, one fifty, one twenty five, ten of ten, and forty five of five dollars. Coupons appear in the February 3 10 17 and 24 issues. Entries due by 6 p m March 1 1901. Open to all with no limit on coupons. Send to Competition Editor The Sunday Post Boston.

Sunday Post Boston Boston Sunday Post The Lst Boston Daily Post

Boxing showdown in doubt as injunction sought

Cincinnati reports no suspension of Jeffries bout reparations for Feb 15. Saengerfest Athletic Club pushes ahead pending a permanent injunction. Attorney-General Sheets to join arguments at 7 AM. Also notes boxing club reform calls and local sport events in Malden and Lawrence.

Cincinnati Nash Jeffriesuhlin Saengerfest Athletic Club

Boxing column from a Boston Post writer on fighters and readers

A Boston Post boxing columnist reflects on the demanding task of writing for readers, praising past champions and promoting young hopefuls like Kid McCoy. He recalls boxer mentors Jack McAuliffe and George Dixon, and shares reader letters about fighters such as Badger McCoy.

Jeffrieses McCoys Corbetts Fitzsimmonses McGoverns Jack McAuliffe George Dixon Kid McCoy Boston

Frizell Wins Second Billiard Match in Balk Line Tourney

Fred Frizell defeats C. S. Schmitt by twenty points to claim the second class B balk line match of the 999th Artillery tournament. Final scores show Frizell leading with 1008 to 401 etc, averages 4.23 for Frizell and 3.94 for Schmitt, with high runs noted and C. S. Frisbie as referee.

Chicago Fred Frizell 999Th Artillery C. S. Schmitt

Press Cycling Club holds annual meeting with large attendance

The annual meeting at the club house drew a large crowd with over 100 members in good standing. Officers elected include President Walter T. Hannigan and Treasurer John Mardon Jr. along with other posts and committees. Boston and New York observers participate in National Cycling Association events. A name change filing in Trenton updates the American Saddle Company to the Automobile and Cycle Parts Company with capital rise.

The Press Cycling Club Walter T. Hannigan Clifford Chapman David N. Robinson John Mardon, Jr C. F. L. Sampson Frank K. Meers J. H. Mullen, Jr F. H. Annis Edward Martyn J. Mardon, Jr W. J. Raleigh J. T. Thornton E. H. Norris G. F. Dennis A. C Henry W. Dewey Boston New York National Cycling Association Mr. Irwin Charles River Park A. A. McLean Crescent C. G. Percival Waltham Board of Control Percival Fred St. On Ge Lou Kleh Trenton N. J American Saddle Company Automobile and Cycle Parts Company

Holy Cross to Host 11th Indoor Meet in Worcester

Athletic Manager Charles A. Green of Holy Cross College Worcester releases entry blanks for the 11th annual Heena 9S indoor meet to be held at the Slese gymnasium in Worcester on Friday evening February 22.

Charles A. Green Holy Cross College Worcester Slese

Local Scorelines From New England Meet Report

Results show Lawrence Lowell team 5 at Lawrence city arena with Plymouth 38. Salem 10 at Salem against Fall River 4. Pawtucket 10 versus East Weymouth 9. Portland 7 facing Bath with incomplete final.

Lawrence Plymouth Salem Fall River Pawtucket East Weymouth Portland Bath

Newtowne Maintains Slender Margin in Massachusetts Bowling League

Newtowne tops Old Dorchester two games to one in a tight match, winning the final game by a single pin after a ninth box see-saw. Arlington Boat Club split with B A A, while Old Dorchester’s Gray stood out in the tenth. Aimsworth nearly tied Tower’s three-string record in the B A A A. Brockton hosts Charlestown as Commercials sweep three straight.

Newtowne Old Dorchester North Cambridge Arlington Boat Club Rollers Arlington Hales C. W. Small Miller Gray Aimsworth Tower

Free Week Consultation by Dr Liverpool at Tremont Street

A Boston advert promotes a free week of chronic disease diagnosis by Dr. Liverpool at 360 Tremont Street. It claims rapid disease locating, full symptom listing, and outlines numerous cure tallies across many conditions. It states medicines are provided free during treatment and invites all to seek his advice regardless of prior doctors or hospital outcomes.

Liverpool Tremont Street Boston Bright

Lawson Yacht Requires Bronze Keel Casting For Cup Defender

Bronze keel casting for the Lawson cup defender arrived at Atlantic Works from East Braintree via Lawley's yard. Workers will bore rivet holes then set up on keel blocks as carpenters build scaffolding and crews bend frames. By week’s end midship frame assembly should begin with plates and deck beams in progress.

Atlantic Works Lawley East Braintree Bristol

Sycamore Supports Flying Start for Shamrock II Race

Captain Sycamore, commander of Shamrock II, backs dropping two minute clear start times in gap races. He also requests a faster start and asks for three weeks to refit if late, with yacht measurements taken at the Brooklyn Navy Yard instead of the Erie Basin.

Glasgow Associated Press Sycamore Brooklyn Navy Yard Erie Basin

New Herreshoff 90-footer readied for America's Cup defense

Bristol I Feb 4 A Bristol yachtsman reports the new Herreshoff 90 foot defender for the America's Cup is almost complete. He notes a record large sail spread for a cup racer and a steel mast built in sections with the lower mast near 10 1/2 feet, three feet longer than Columbia's.

Bristol R. I Herreshoff Pristol

First Division 69 A. O. H. reunion ball in Boston

The first reunion and ball of Division 69 A. O. H. will be held in Deacon Hall on Washington Street, Wednesday evening. Welling's Orchestra to provide the music.

Division 69 Boston Deacon Hall

Simple Home Cure for Rupture Promises Safe Self Treatment

An advertisement touts a Rice Method for curing rupture without surgery. It claims hundreds cured in Boston area, offers an office address in South Boston and a mailing option from Adams, New York, to receive a full description for self treatment with no pain or time loss.

Boston Broadway Rice Main Ave Adams N. Y Dr. Sanden

Tobin bronze plates found on a midship section keel area

A Bristol report describes Tobin bronze plates located on a midship section of a boat, near the garboard strake and lead keel base, extending from the forefoot to the stern area where a SEERA REP jogs into the aft. The plate is about an inch thick and marked Tobin bronze.

Bristol R. I Garboard Strmont

Chelsea Clergyman Buried With Clergy Aiding Service

The Rev. Edward A. Stockman of Chelsea was buried yesterday. The services were conducted by Rev. George F. Haines assisted by Revs. R. Wallace Burr Hobbs and Piper. Interment took place at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Edward A. Stockman Chelsea George F. Haines R. Wallace Frank Burr J. W. Hobbs FL. L. Piper Woodlawn Cemetery

Boy in New Hampshire Self Inflicts Wound

Peterboro New Hampshire February 4 11 year old Donnie Wood shot himself with a pistol after stealing his brother keys and fearing punishment. Doctors say he will die.

Peterboro N. H Donnie Lucius Wood

Arraignment in Portland murder case links Graffam to Mosher slaying

In municipal court Ed ward Graffam faced arraignment for the killing of Clifford Mosher of Gorham on Jan 12. Witnesses traced Graffam and a colored accomplice from Hopedale to Westbrook, with testimonies detailing pawn records, lodging, and sightings leading up to the crime as the case advances to further testimony tomorrow.

Portland Wace Hill Edward Graffam Clifford Mosher Gorham Hopedale Mass South Framingham Boston Saco Westbrook Iman Hoe Kelley Graffam Mosher Annie Schuman Elmwood House Washington Street Edwin J. Kelly May Harmar Cber Whitney Graffami

Man fined $100 for selling horseflesh in New York

John Rann was fined $100 today in New York for selling horseflesh. The charge stemmed from the sale of horse meat, reflecting enforcement of animal and food work in the press.

NHPW York John Rann

Knights Trial Starts in Sudbury? No, Saco

Edwin H. Knight faces murder charges in the death of Fannie Sprague of South Berwick. The Supreme Court in Saco begins tomorrow with an estimated forty witnesses on each side. Knight arrived today from Alfred jail and will be guarded at the Saco jail during proceedings.

Saco Supreme Court Edwin H. Knight Fannie Sprague South Berwick Knight Alfred

Portuguese fund custodian vanishes with 700 dollars in Taunton

Manuel Enos, in charge of St. Antone Society funds, disappeared with about 700 dollars. A letter from Providence admits taking the money. He owes about 3000 locally and attachments have been placed on present property. His family remains destitute.

Taunton Manuel Enos St. Antone Society Providence

Robbery suspect released. local jewelry thefts follow

Released from the State prison last Saturday after serving a term for a robbery at Solomon Gordon's jewelry store on 9 Salem street North End. David Joseph was arrested at 6 o'clock yesterday morning for the alleged larceny of three watches and other jewelry from the same owner.

Solomon Gordon Salem Street North End David Joseph

Lena Lampson Charged in Northampton Street Shooting

Lena Lampson also known as Lena M. Lincoln appeared in court yesterday charged with shooting William Trevar than at her apartment in Hotel Baldwin 2446 Northampton Street. She requested a continuance and the case was continued to February 18 with the defendant on bail.

Lena Lampson Lena M. Lincoln William Trevarthan Baldwin Northampton Street

Mrs E J McHugh Not Dead but Very Low in Health

Mrs E J McHugh wife of the mayor’s guard at the office is not dead though very low at her home 16 Charlotte street. The report yesterday was incorrect.

E. J. McHugh Charlotte Street

Inter national loco boiler explosion injures three in Berlin

In Berlin New Hampshire on February 4 the boiler of locomotive No 4 owned by the Inter national company exploded at about noon injuring three. One victim Thomas Stone died three hours later. The fire caused by the blast damaged No 1 mill with total loss estimated at 15000 dollars.

Berlin N. H The International Company Thomas Stone

Swamp Root praised by Mary Engelhardt of St Louis

The St Louis Globe-Democrat reports Mary Engelhardt of 2835 Madison Street credits Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root with curing long standing female and heart troubles. She says her kidneys were the cause and after starting Swamp Root she regained excellent health and now feels better than ever. She endorses the remedy to others and notes its pleasant taste.

Mary Engelhardt Madison Street St. Louis St. Louis Globe-Democrat Swamp-Root

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted in Post Ad

An editorial style notice extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims most diseases start with kidney disorders and urges testing urine, lists symptoms, and notes availability in drug stores. A free sample offer by mail from Kilmer Co is included.

Boston Daily Post Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y

Kissing Days Not Gone Yet Inspires Travel of Aussie Heroes

Paris dispatch notes Marcel Prevost cites a Westminster Gazette tale of an Australian sergeant fainting from kiss overload in Melbourne. He links the tale to Hobson receiving many kisses after Santiago Harbor action, asserting kisses rise with gender equality among Anglo-Saxons and 2500 Australian volunteers seek front duties.

Paris M. Marcel Prevost The Figaro Westminster Gazette Melbourne M. Prevost Hobson Santiago

Wheelmen in the Waltz Dance in South Boston Hall

South Boston Wheelmen held their second annual dance at Bethesda Hall with Patrick M. Coyle directing and Gus Kowalter assisting. The guest list includes Miss Julia Hampston Miss Helen Dole D. MacDougall James Curtis and many others, highlighting a social event of local cycling club members.

South Boston Fethesda Hall Patrick M. Coyle Gus Kowalter James D. Curtis P. M. Coyle Julia Hampston D. MacDougall Helen F. Dole N. A. Hynes Margaret Deady Joseph Onovan George Stowell Alice Dacey James Frank Burke

Eva Lodge No 35 Holds First Annual Dance

Eva Lodge No 35 0 B A held its first annual dance at Concord Hall West Concord street last evening. About 300 attended with 75 couples in the grand march led by Mr and Mrs G Perlstein Mr Perlstein serving as floor director.

Eva Lodge No Concord Hall Concord Street G. Perlstein Perlstein

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