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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1898

Page

3

Codman Victors Over Mercantile in Suburban Interclub

Codman Club defeated Mercantile Library Association in all but one event in the Suburban Interclub series at Codman clubhouse. Codman won nine of ten points including billiards pool and two wins in bowling and whist. Bowling margins favored Codman as Mercantile totaled 1825 to Codman 2359.

Codman Club Mercantile Library Association Mercantile Codman Eaton Cutler Frizell Mercantile Library Cutter Richardson Pool Dyer Young Bangs Mackey Lynn Oxfords Jeffries Oxford FE. E. Parke J. H. Parke Schwaar Pitcher Hayford Johnson McKie Whittaker

Dennison Defeats Clapp & Tilton in Mercantile League

Two games at Boylston alleys featured Dennison Manufacturing beating Clapp & Tilton by more than fifty pins while New England News edged John P. Lovell Arms Company. Scores follow.

Boylston Dennison Manufacturing Company Clapp & Tilton New England News Company John P. Lovell Arms Company Dennison Mfg. CO. Bowler Driscoll Portmore Hawes Keating Ciscentbcoassek Clapp & Tilton. Bowler O'Hara Cass Ore Parks Eee Eustis

Insurance League leaders prevail at Sudbury alleys

The John OC Paige team and Boston Marine defeated their opponents 2152 to 1953, and North American beat L Burge Hayes in the concurrent match.

Sudbury Alleys John OC. Paige Boston Marine L. Burge-Hayes John C. Paige Eymonds Weating Urd Eeee Crain Seer Wee Eees

Jouve Wins Candle Pin Final At Mc Carthy's Alleys

Jouve clinched first prize with a final box spare over Ed Bean who finished second in a tight candle pin tournament final at Mc Carthy's alleys last night Bean was the runner up with odds around 20 to 1.

Jouve Ed Bean Mc Carthy Bean

All New York Team Scheduled for Boston Bowling Dates

Secretary Meyers of the Boston Bowling Association confirms an All-New York team visit to Boston March 21 22 and 23 with one match at Meyers alleys. Polished alleys are to be introduced citywide next season. large crowds expected for Boston vs Portland candle pin and other events.

Meyers Boston Bowling Association New York Boston Samuel Karpf American Bowling Congress Portland J. Sterling McDonough

Harvard Will Enter Open Indoor Games Despite Rumor

A rumor that Harvard would skip indoor meetings after the B A A carnival proved false. Captain Frank W. Bigelow of Mott Haven indicated no truth and planned to lead a large Harvard entry at the Boston College games on February 28. Harvard trackmen filed entry blanks for the Cambridgeport gymnasium open meet next Monday. Amherst and Williams accepted BC's invitation to another relay at Mechanics Hall after last Saturday's unsatisfactory race.

Harvard Boston College Frank W. Bigelow Mott-Haven Amherst Williams Mechanics’ Hall Ats

American athletes aim for Paris 1900 expedition

Colonel Hamburger represents the Amateur Athletic Union and will meet Senator Mason in Washington to discuss an appropriation bill for the Paris exposition. He hopes to secure funds to send a team of American champions to Paris in 1900, with Mason pushing the amendment and seeking support from Thurston and others.

New York Colonel Hamburger Amateur Athletic Union Paris Washington Senator Mason Thurston Mason

Keene Ships Six 3 Year Old Colts to England

James R Keene sent six three year old race horses to England aboard the Atlantic liner Minnewaska. The horses named are Cock Robin Easter Gift Nautch Girl Blushing Bride and Maid of Erin.

New York James R. Keene England Minnewaska Ore

Reynolds and Nilson to contest $200 side races

Earle Reynolds telegraphed from Detroit that Nilson must post a forfeit at once and Reynolds will cover it for a series of short distance straightaway races for $200 a side. Reynolds is traveling in the West and has issued the challenge.

New York Earle Reynolds Detroit Nilson

Keough Beats Rhode Island Champ In Week's Opening Pool Match

Jerome Keough of Scranton defeated Donnelly of Rhode Island in the first pool game at Murray and Irwin's. Keough ran sixty four balls without a miss, delivering the cleverest work seen in the section. Ed Wise, New England champion, faces Keough this afternoon with McCune set to play tonight.

Jerome Keough Scranton Penn Donnelly Rhode Island Murray & Irwin Keough Ed Wise New England McCune

Jeffries Club Social in East Boston Draws 200 Dancers

The fourth Jeffries Social Club event was held in Ritchie Hall East Boston drawing about 200 attendees. President Thomas J Murphy led the floor with James J O Donnell and James FP Legallo assisting. other officials included Thomas J Quigley and Captain Thomas Stafford. Notables present included Mrs Thompson and daughter Mrs Ryan and daughter Miss Mamie McLeavey Mollie Moran Frank McLaughlin Walter Ryder James Nutts Frank Donahue Martin Golman John Donahue William Jackson Joseph Greer and Lawrence Hayes along with Bradford Boat Club and Jeffries Rowing Association members.

Jeffries Social Club Ritchie Hall Boston Thomas J. Murphy James J. O’donnell James FP Legallo Thomas J. Quigley Thomas Stafford Aids Thompson Ryan Mamie McLeavey Mollie Moran Frank McLaughlin Walter Ryder James

New York Driving Club to Stage Mile Course for Harness Racing

The New York Driving Club announces a mile course for harness racing or none at all due to President Ferrin’s illness. The Boston Lacrosse Club meeting was postponed from last night to a later date. The 18-year-old ice skating championships will be held tomorrow night at Locust street rink, not tonight. A twenty five foot cruising centreboard for a New York yachtsman on Long Island Sound is ordered to Arthur Binney. On Oct. 4, 1897 J. F. Rafferty at Charlesbank cleared 76 ft 9 in in a double out, a new record replacing 7 ft 9 in. The performance was witnessed by John F. Moakley, John Bowler, and John Watson.

New York Ferrin Boston Lacrosse Club Locust Street Long Island Sound Arthur Binney P. F J. F. Rafferty Charlesbank John Watson John F. Moakley John Bowler Russell Webber John Mullen South Boston Gaylord Dorchester Victory Pope Charlestown Hoseman Disken Mulhern Louis P. Abbott West Roxbury Ryan East Boston Egan Gottwald Flowers Church of the Holy Redeemer Holy Cross Cemetery Division 8 Whitcomb L. P. Webber Decatur’ Street Boston Woonsocket Fire Department St. John New Brunswick Ella Cram S. J. Crafts James Victory Pearl Street St. Margaret’s Catholic Church Harvest Street Boston & Albany Abington Lieutenant Gotwald SS. Peter and Paul’s Church Hoseman William J. Welch Congress Street Patrick H. Disken

Railroad Officials Open Probe Into Maine Central Wreck

In Orono Maine on February 7 the railroad commissioners began an inquiry into the January 29 Maine Central wreck near Orono. Several killed and many injured including engineers firemen and a helper as officials seek cause and details of the crash.

Orono Maine Central Here

Canning Ticket Edges Opponents in Club Election

The Press Cycling Club on Massachusetts Avenue held a tight election last night with two full tickets contesting. The Canning ticket won by a small majority 39 to 34 led by president elect T. H. Canning with a full slate of officers and committee appointments including C. F. McDonald secretary Benjamin Tishler and W. E. Files captain. It was decided to continue the club bulletin with Austin W. Pease editor and to form a dinner committee.

Canning Press Cycling Club Massachusetts Avenue C. A. Butterfield T. H. Canning Dr. C. F. McDonald Benjamin Tishler Thomas Mason C. C. Chapman F. W. Fowler W. E. Files G. W. Warren C. A. Moore Ensign H. M. Jones G. E. Keyes F. C. Kimball F. W. Osgood E. Milk W. M. Marshall W. H. Cates C. A. Collins W. H. Morton F. H. York G. K. Belt E. Skinner F. O. Plummer Club Austin W. Pease Messrs. Pease Butterfield and Shattuck

Hodges Addresses National Cycle Track Association Aims

E C Hodges of the association issues a statement to correct impressions about the N C T A plans The group intends to run the cycling track business profitably offer more and better races and provide greater protection for racing men The pacing outfit will include over thirty machines seven seaters to singles and a six man team with training starting in early spring.

National Cycle Track Association E. C. Hodges Hodges

Bicycle Gossip and Political Racing Plans Mark Boston Visit

Ken nedy Wolf & Co of New York showcases a chainless Princeton race tandem at the Crawford House with a unique ring gear and ball bearings. Western delegates in Chicago discuss presidential nomination while racing board leadership may shift. c. W. Miller plans a 24 hour race with Cordang as he trains in New York and heads to Florida.

T. F. Kennedy Kennedy, Wolf & Co New York Crawford House Boston Princeton Gentry- Starr Milk Street Messrs Jordan & Warren New England National Assembly Chicago Arthur Illinois George D. Gideon Pennsylvania Elliott Masachusetts Fred Gerlach C. W. Miller Cordang Miller Florida

Championship fight barred at Philadelphia boxing show

The 105 pound title bout between Steve Flanagan and George Ross at the Olympic Club in Athens was canceled after a district attorney notified the sheriff the event would be illegal. Local substitutes Young Bernisconi and Jimmy Cute fought ten rounds to a draw.

Philadelphia Penn United States Olympic Club Athens Steve Flanagan George Ross Schaeffer Young Bernisconi Jimmy’’ Cute

Mc Partland Overweight at Toronto Card After Kerwin Bout Change

In Toronto on February 7 Kid Mc Partland failed to make 136 pounds as Kerwin weighed 134 and agreed to 137. The fight was moved to Denny Murray of Buffalo, sparked boos, and Mc Partland won by stoppage in the ninth after Murray was knocked down. Preliminary saw Sam Callahan beat Kid Hogan. Callahan took the decision in the sixth.

Toronto Ont Mc Partland George Kerwin Chicago Kerwin MecPartland Denny Murray Buffalo McPartland Murra Murray Siler Givin Sam Callahan Kid Hogan New York Callahan

Cleveland boxer stops Mayo in fifth at Dunkirk

Jack Donovan of Cleveland knocked out Frank Mayo of New York in the fifth round before the Dunkirk Athletic Club. Donovan led from the start and earlier staggered Mayo with knockdowns in the fourth round before finishing him with a decisive final blow.

Dunkirk N. Y Jack Donovan Cleveland Frank Mayo New York Dunkirk Athletic Club Donovan Mayo

Whistler and White Draw In Fifteen Round Bout

Referee Austin ruled a 15 round draw at Palace Sporting Club in Trenton between Billy Whistler of Philadelphia and Tommy White of Chicago. White led through the early rounds, with the bout ending even after the final bell.

Trenton N. J Austin Billy Whistler Philadelphia Tommy White Chicago Palace Sporting Club White

Three Classes of Men Free Book by Dr Sanden

An advertisement offers a free book titled Three Classes of Men detailing 30 years of experience in nervous disorders caused by youthful errors. It promotes the Dr Sanden Electric Belt and claims to have restored 5000 men last year, urging readers to write to Dr A R Sanden at 826 Broadway New York.

Dr. Sanden A. R. Sanden Broadway New York N.Y

Boxing prelims log shows Heney and Caine wins

In the preliminaries Kid Heney lost to Patsy Corrigan in four rounds. Joe Caine of Brooklyn defeated Cliff Valentine of Trenton in four rounds. Whistler started and fought aid.

Whistler Kid’’ Heney Patsy Corrigan Joe Caine Brooklyn Cliff Valentine Trenton

Boxing Gossip Lights Up Haraues Reception in Boston Clubs

The Nonpareil Associates announce a South Boston 8 PM reception at Broadway Hall with athletic events, singing, and a set-to with Dave Sullivan and Patsey Haley. Senator Gallivan to present a diamond ring. banquet to follow at Hotel Plaza. Notables invited include John F. Fitzgerald and James A. Gallivan.

Dave Sullivan Broadway Hall South Boston Dave Patsey Haley Palmer Pat Gallivan Timmy Kearns Tim Cleveland John F. Fitzgerald James A. Gallivan Alderman Paige Alderman Norton Thomas Mackey James B. Clancy William A. T. Fitzgerald John L. Sullivan Committee On Entertainment M. T. Callahan William J. Sullivan Vincent S. McDonough Johnny Mulligan New York al Weston Manattan Club Martin A. Ryan Fisher Murphy Jack Costen Tommy West Connecticut Pelican Club Worcester Jack Lawler Jack Sweeney Tom McGrath Brockton Enterprise Jim Janey Charley Johnson Spa A. C Washington Inquirer Billy Smith Abe Ullman Baltimore Monumental A. C Jack Daly Fakir Ed Gorran W. B. McAtee New Haven Steve O’donnell Peter Maher Philadelphia Jack Bennet Frank Gerrard Crescent A. C Toronto Franklin A. C Gus Ruhlin Palace A. C Albany Billy Madden Ruhlin Bob Kane California A. C Bobby Dobbs Scranton Penn Jem Mace Liverpool Eng Smith-Dixon Tom O'Rourke Danny McBrine Tom Shortell Trenton Spike Sullivan Harry Greenfield London Dan Murphy Bridgeport A. C Olympic A. C Buffalo Mike Sears Luke Burke George V. Tuohey

Ryan Signs to Fight Kid McCoy Before McCoy Match

Tommy Ryan of Syracuse has signed to fight Kid McCoy in a twenty round bout, with a twenty five round plan to meet George Green on February 25. The National A C of San Francisco has offered the purse and articles will be sent to McCoy.

San Francisco Tommy” Ryan Syracuse George Green Kid’’ McCoy National A. C McCoy

Purses Near Set For Moore and O'Brien Title Bout

The National A C of Waterbury Conn plans a twenty round middleweight showdown between Dick O'Brien and Dick Moore at the club's next show on February. Both fighters expect to sign articles once drawn up, and the event is expected to draw a large crowd.

National A. C Waterbury

Spreckels Daughter Returns Property Amid Family Rift

Claus Spreckels' daughter, a Seattle to Honolulu traveler, and her husband Thomas Watson arrive in Honolulu on the world tour. Spreckels accuses Watson of fortune hunting after the marriage causing estrangement. she denies the charges and deeds back $1.5 million in property to her father.

Honolulu Seattle Wash Thomas Watson Watson Claus Spreckles Spreckles

Boston Firemen Funeral Plans For Fallen Chiefs

Funeral details for Welch Gottwald Victory Disken and Chief Egan share a citywide turnout. District chiefs will lead processions with brigades stationed at each service, as Boston honors the firefighters with masses, interments, and days of flags at half mast.

City to aid families of killed firemen after Merrimac fire

Mayor Quincy asks the Board of Aldermen to authorize annual annuities for widows or orphans of six deceased firefighters from the Merrimac street blaze. The city may pay up to 300 yearly per person, with an 1800 annual cap plus other relief funds. A joint committee will investigate the fire.

Quincy Board of Aldermen

Schoeffel Plans Tremont Benefit for Fire Families

John B Schoeffel Tremont Theatre manager will auction seats on Feb 15 for a benefit show the following Friday. Proceeds go to stricken firemen families with use of venue and staff donated. Cadets and many actors offer to perform in a strong bill titled The Queen of the... running at Tremont.

John B. Schoeffel Tremont Theatre Strcken Schoeffel Otec Tremont

Memorial meeting for dead firemen at Faneuil Hall

Hon Thomas J Gargan proposes a memorial for fallen firemen at Faneuil Hall. Mayor Quincy supports presiding. details and date to be set after a conference. Plan includes clergy and lay speakers including Archbishop Williams and Dr Edward Everett Hale, with a possible admission fee to aid families.

Thomas J. Gargan Faneuil Hall Quincy Gargan Archbishop Williams S. Winchester“ Donald The Trinity Church Edward Everett Hale

Chelsea to aid Boston firemen families relief fund

Chelsea citizens met at the call of Chairman George T. Roberts to discuss starting a relief fund for the families of the Boston firemen who died in the Merrimac street fire. Attendance was small. a subscription list will be opened by Roberts and contributions directed to him at County Savings Bank or to Hon. Samuel P. Tenney at 36 Cary Avenue Chelsea.

Chelsea George T. Roberts Board of Aldermen Boston Merrimac Street Roberts County Savings Bank Samuel P. Tenney Cary Avenue

Benefit at the Grand Opera for firemen’s widows and children

Manager George W. Magee plans a Sunday evening entertainment at the Grand Opera House with all proceeds to aid the widows and children of martyred firemen. The program will feature nearly all Boston companies. further details to be announced Thursday.

George W. Magee Grand Opera House Thea Boston

Kidder Peabody Fund Grows to Over Four Thousand Dollars

The Kidder Peabody fund for heroic firemen families rose to more than 4100 yesterday. The Globe started the fund with 500 and other large sums came through its office. Mayor Quincy asks consolidation under a five member committee from the city fire department bank Globe and Post to avoid public confusion. action expected today.

Kidder, Peabody Globe Globe Office Banking House Quincy Fire Department Globe and the Post

Letter from John Drohan on fireman relief fund

John Drohan submits a ten dollar contribution to the Post backed relief fund for families of dead firemen Captain Victory and Lieutenant George Gottwald of Dorchester. He cites their brave deaths protecting public property and urges broad community support for the four children left behind.

Senate Chamber Boston Victory George Gottwald Dorchester John Drohan

Editorial Missive From Firemen Families Fund

A letter to the editor encloses a $300 check to aid bereaved families of firefighters. The writer asks to be identified only as a FRIEND and signs dated February 7.

Three Ladies Donates $10 to Bea ton Firemen Relief

Three ladies sent ten dollars to the Bea ton firemen relief fund with their deepest sympathy. The item appears as a brief donation notice to support firefighters after a blaze.

Beaton Firemen

Memorial Ode Honoring Henry O Mara Hero Hearts

A tribute recalling Henry O Mara and the fallen in sacrifice for the city. The poem honors the brave dead and embraces the memory of their duty and supreme sacrifice amid a somber, mourning scene.

Henry O'Mara

City Point Catholics Hold Seventh Annual Hall

City Point Catholic Association hosted a formal event at Copley Hall with a refined crowd despite the Mer rimac street fire incident. Mayor Quincy sent regrets in a letter to President Slattery and many guests stayed away to honor fallen heroes. Charles H. Slattery served as marshal for the evening.

Copley Hall City Point

Depot travelling without e bottle of ration Oil

A report notes a depot trip without an oil ration bottle causing a bruise to one person. The entry records a quantity of 250 units.

Spanish Countess Seeks Divorce in Fargo Case

A Fargo special reports State Attorney Fred Morrills granted an uncontested divorce to Countess Marie de la Conception de la Cantera y Clark de Gobel y Fernandez and Juan C. Cobel y Fernandez. Married in Madrid in 1892 the Spanish noblewoman fears publicity.

Minneapolis Madrid

Water Nymph Mystery At Larrabee’s Store

Crowds gathered on the BK Larrabee’s third floor to view the Mystic Fountain display at 499 601 Washington Street. A wooden bust appears alive with moving eyes a fan the crowd debates whether she is living wax or illusion. lights and red drapery heighten the mystique. The exhibit will continue for several weeks promising further guesses and amusement.

BK. Fk. Larrabee’s Washington Street

Dance En Masque at Boston Turnverein Ball

The Boston Turnverein Society held a fancy dress ball at Turn Hall on East Street last evening with about 300 attendees, nearly all in costume. The grand march opened by the floor committee featured couples in evening dress, followed by dancers costumed as themes like The Snow Girl and Violets, continuing until dawn.

Boston Turnverein Society Turn Hall E- Sex Street C. Schoenherr N. A. Hee

Grand Ball At Lyceum Hall East Boston Attended By Notables

Last night Lyceum Hall in East Boston hosted the Quincy Club grand ball with Chief Marshal Peter F O Neill leading the grand march at 9 pm. Prominent attendees included John F Fitzgerald John H Sullivan P J Kennedy Aldermen Dixon Cleary and many others among fifty couples in attendance.

Lyceum Hall Boston Quincy Club Peter F. O'Neill Daniel D. Flaherty Wilfred J. Gaffney James A. Carr Daniel M. Generson John F. Fitzgerald John Brunt John H. Sullivan P. J. Kennedy Dixon and Cleary Brennen J. Megnan Cissie Slattery Fannie Armott Arthur John Mowrey Julia Brunt Stella Burton David Fitzgibons May Killion Agnes Manni William McLaughlin Frank Bell B. McClain W. F. McClellan Annie May McNorton William Cruse Philip Atridge T. J. Pope An Mollie Seary Mrs. McNorton

Tie and Apron Party Delights Victoria Jubilee Lodge

Odd Ladies Hall on Tremont Street drew about two hundred guests for the Tie and Apron gathering of the Victoria Jubilee Lodge No. 65 Daughters of St. George. Entertainment included recitations vocal and piano solos by Wilson Dower Blackburn and Kershaw Dower Coaley. Guests were paired for supper when a gentleman's necktie matched a lady's apron.

Tremont Street Order Daughters of St. George Order Boston Messrs Wilson Dower Blackburn Kershaw Coaley

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