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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1896
Page
3
William L. Hicks, after twenty three years as chief inspector of the Board of Health, is appointed State registrar of labor by the civil service commissioners. A veteran of the late war, he brings long service and public trust to the role.
A prominent Antietam figure and G. A. R. member received an unexpected appointment. He is active in the Union Veteran Union, past grand councillor of the United Friends, and a Mason, I. O. O. F. member, and Freemason. The appointment was described as the office seeking the man.
The Massachusetts Bicycle Club meeting elected J. Emory Tippett as president and Edward W. McGlewen as vice president with a full slate of officers. The group noted a large turnout and discussed scheduling changes at Scotia Street alleys due to many members dropping out.
Hollander Kilpatrick and Conneff headline entries for a landmark Boston Athletic Association event in Mechanics Hall. Yale Princeton Harvard Penn Amherst Williams compete in a star filled program led by Chase in the 40-yard hurdles and 123 runners in the 40-yard dash.
James L. McCusker, renowned swimmer now in Boston, plans travel to San Francisco on February 24 to contest the American championship. A testimonial event in Monument Hall, Charlestown on February 12 will honor him with performances and dancing. Friends and supporters expect he will reclaim the title and then challenge for a world championship in England, disputing claims of past race fixes.
McPhee signs a Cincinnati contract while Bill Lange faces salary questions and Griffith declines Chicago’s offer. Nick Young plans limited silver souvenir passes for NL clubs. Hartford’s John M Henry and Thomas York seek a Waterbury Atlantic League franchise. Williams captain Lewis fields many candidates as a stronger college team looms. Jim McGuire plans to quit and preach. Cornell’s 1894 schedule features Hobart Princeton Penn Harvard Chicago and Michigan, with many exhibition dates across the season.
The horse show warns the public against dealing with unauthorized solicitors in business houses. Authorized solicitors carry credentials signed by Frank Seabury. The premium list for the event increases from $10,000 to $11,295.
An old advertisement touts Salvation Oil as a first class liniment priced at 250. The claim suggests the product offers swift relief and argues for its superior effectiveness in the market.
Charlestown loses to Jamaica in Charlestown ending a five week tie with Dorchester Central for the division pennant. Poor play across Charlestown with Ingraham and Willars weak, Caldwell scoring the only 200 for Charlestown, while Jamaica’s Hagar and others shine. Final totals show Jamaica ahead 1068 to 531 with Charlestown totaling 2574 through the match.
Enthusiastic turnout at the Boylston street alleys followed cycling club events in Mt. Pleasant and Suffolk areas. Notable scores include Mr. Anderson of Suffolk with 527 and Mr. Fraiser with 528 in the Alpha Pequot match. Final tallies show Alpha 2395, Suffolk 2276, Mt. Pleasant 2216, Pequot 2080.
A tight contest at the B A A alleys saw Salem prevail by two pins over B A A. After a dead-even first string and a one pin edge for B A A in the second, Salem edged ahead in the final string. Broadley led Salem with key last string scores as Walley opened for B A A. Final tally Salem 2604, B A A 2602.
Fall River New Bedford 2524 and 2401, Everett Glendons 2562 Melrose Highlands 2372. Names appear as place pairs with numeric codes, indicating regional measurements or identifiers in the Fall River and Melrose area listings.
In New Bedford and Salem matches the results show 5 to 1 and 8 to 2 respectively, with Waltham beating Woburn 7 to 4. The terse lines indicate a trio of local games with decisive outcomes and listed city teams.
A distinguished Fusilier Veteran Association social at Odd Fellows Hall featured a grand 9 o clock march led by Major William J. Gillespie with Mrs. Gillespie, Edmonds Orchestra supplied martial music, and a large turnout despite frigid weather. Military units represented included Company G First Infantry, Ancients, Company A Fifth Charlestown, Company B Fifth Lancers, and Knights of Pythias. Prominent guests included Captains and Mrs. E B Wadsworth, J P Wiley, George and Grace Lincoln, Captain Frank N. Scott, and many others, with two pictures of Proctor brothers on display and supper crowds filling the hall.
The page covers reactions to Peter Maher vs Fitzsimmons and rival predictions from Dan Stuart and George Godfrey. It notes Lavigne’s drunken incident with a reporter named Bell, ongoing boxing chatter in England with Mysterious Billy Smith, and plans for matches at Ashton Club and West Newton Street Armory. A big draw at Westcott’s meeting features Charley Strong vs Nick Burley, with Eddie Connolly defending his lightweight titles.
The Chelsea Cycle Club held its annual election with A. W. Rogers named president as the sole nominee. Elmer Bassett won vice president with 283 votes, James F. Cullen 1, and other officers include R. W. Emerson secretary, J. E. Brewer treasurer, and W Barkividge captain. The governing board selected George O. Gardner and C. Shultz. Second lieutenant George W. Powers ensign J. F. Gabel and bugler F. L. Springford were also chosen.
Foggy wet weather forced indoor venues as the Boston Shooting Association postponed its annual shoot to February 14. An indoor meeting proceeded with officers named including President Captain F B Wadsworth and Secretary William A Sanborn, with a brief list of executive committee members.
Sarsfield Guards dressed in their uniforms held their third gramme ball at Puritan Hall last evening with about 100 couples dancing. The reception committee led by Thomas Butler and James Rach helped guests, while Captain Clements and officers directed the event.
The sixth annual hall of the Mayflower section Cadets of Temperance was held last evening in Odd Fellows Hall Cambridgeport The hall was festively decorated with hunt ing and multicolored bunting A long list of attendees from Cambridge and surrounding towns appeared including W Holden Miss Olden S Morcere Mabel Mathews Jessie Cameron Frank Mather son Edward Quimby John Black Susie Shafner Jessie Torris Charles Halley Earl Rideout Miss M Barnett Kenus Brazer Frank Mills Robert Morton Helen Jordan Grace Hopkins M S Weiss Miss Barbour Miss McBain Harry Smith S D Smith Jessie Martin George Martin Colin Campbell Kittie French Annie Ehlert G R Bean and Mabel Young.
The Jolly Associates held their final dance last evening at Red Men's Hall in Brighton with over fifty couples attending. The event ran from 8 p m to 2 p m and was attended by numerous locals including John Cavanaugh Michael Coyne John Jenniz2s Joseph Shea Thomas Gallagher John Redam John Thorton John Green John Gorman John Crowley John Kelly and many ladies such as Miss Sadie Kelly Miss Hannah Welch Miss Mary Meade Miss Mary Killion Miss Catherine Kelly Miss Lillian Martin Miss Lizzie McGeary Mary Green and more.
The Powder House Club of Somerville held its annual hall in Odd Fellows Hall Cambridge last evening. Early arrivals were treated to a concert program and dancing followed the concert, continuing until after midnight.
Ferdinand Casella of Framingham and Catherine Dadesander of Boston were found nearly dead yesterday in a Hotel Italia room on North street from inhaling gas. They were revived with difficulty. Later, Hub Manufacturing knitting company employees at 294 Knitting Company, 119 Summer street, presented Mr. J F Noera with a smoking chair, with a brief address by bookkeeper Miss Alice Callahan.
A Boston party in government bonds was arrested for defrauding a farmer of about 300 dollars and has been offering to sell his subscription on the street.
Financiers and bankers in Boston rate the bond loan with optimism and disappointment. T Jefferson Coolidge Jr of Old Colony Trust complains his firm was left out while Robert Winsor of Kidder Peabody praises reduced gold outflow. I W Hunnewell of Bay State Trust calls the plan a success but urges tariff protection. N P Hallowell of National notes about 15 million drawn from the Treasury to purchase bonds.
The cut shows the total gold subscribed for the new bond loan, enough to form a block about 14 to 18 feet high and 10 by 10 feet in area. Figures are provided by Morris Muhleman, cashier of the United States sub treasury.
Bank officials celebrate a successful sale aimed at bolstering the gold reserve and stabilizing Treasury funds. President John Carr of the First National Bank calls it a great success with uncertain short term business impact, while W R Evans of Winthrop National Bank praises the demonstration of American resources and foreign capital interest.
President Cleveland expressed strong interest in the bond issue and defended the syndicate contract from last year. He noted the loan’s urgency to prevent delays, and acknowledged efforts to broaden the loan beyond big financiers toward small investors and banks through regional brokers.
The passage credits a successful loan to the efforts of an unnamed individual and Secretary Carlisle, noting the generous response was due in large part to their work. It underscores the importance of personal initiative and administrative support in securing funding.
Fifteen to twenty Treasury clerks pace a bond bidding tabulation as presidents plan to disclose winners tomorrow. Bids above 110.6877 likely accepted, with lower bids discarded. Large quantities of registered and coupon bonds are prepared for delivery and engraving proceeds on schedule.
Washington reports a wide range of Morgan bids for the government bond issue with estimates from 5 million to 40 million dollars. Treasury officials say Morgan may exceed 23 million, bonds ready by the 15th, and currency circulation can be supplied in about fifteen days. Officials assert the issue strengthens U S confidence, aids business, and offsets silver action in Congress. Morgan notes his bid now rests on current market conditions with no private obligations.
In New York on February 6 financiers and bank presidents hailed the government loan. Chauncey M. Depew, Comptroller Roberts, and Chemical Bank President Williams praised the bond sale as a boost to confidence and enterprise, noting improved national credit and broader business assurance. The press echoed the sentiment.
The United States bond issue spurred a sharp revival of American railroads on the stock exchange with gains from 1 4 to 11 2. There was substantial dealing in railroad stocks on the street after the market officially closed.
At the State House a second hearing before the judiciary committee featured opposition to the anti athletic bill. Colonel Clarke amended the bill to restrict it to public boxing exhibitions. Representative Kelliher of Boston defended boxing sport while noting his own sparring bouts and arguing such contests are not demoralizing.
A compact note praises Lawrence's 103 cigars as notably high quality, claiming they rival top brands and outperform most options available to smokers seeking value and flavor.
Health officials reveal a leprosy case in a four room South Boston tenement. The patient, her daughter and son were moved to Galloupe’s Island for examination while the husband remains at large. Dr. Durgin confirms the diagnosis and assures the public safety lessons.
The Boston Chess Club announces a Saturday evening event with Mr Barry and Mr Walcott playing simultaneous games against all entrants. Each expert will move independently, sparking curiosity over their differing strategies. Players are invited to gather at 18 Boylston Place tomorrow evening.
The Boston dramatic company directed by Walter R. Seymour presented a new three act comedy A Frightful Frost at Brattle Hall Cambridge during Social Union last evening. Cast included Lever ett C. Rea Walter R. Seymour Al Groves Lillia Bolles May Nickerson Miss Gertrude Tivilton Miss Annie Wetherell on piano and Joseph Donovan on banjo between acts.
Chelsea Company K defeated Company Hi 2 to 3 in a close basketball game last night. The result shows a low scoring contest with Chelsea K pulling ahead late in the fourth.
Tsaaee B Rich of Boston Hollis Street Theatre reports chronic foot inflammation relieved in a week by X Zalia after trying several doctors and remedies. He states lasting cure and notes availability in 50c and 1.00 bottles at druggists.
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