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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1898

Page

3

Woodbury Dermatological Institute Offers Facial Correction in Boston

Dermatologist John H. Woodbury and a New York surgeon will operate six days at 1 Winter St Boston from February 14 to 19 to correct facial irregularities remove blemishes and treat skin conditions. Free consultations with moderate terms and mail option include a 132 page dermatology book and samples of Woodbury products.

John H. Woodbury New Woodbury Boston Winter St Philadelphia Walnut St New York Chicago State St

Big New England Billiard Handicap Tourney Opens

A major handicap billiard tournament Monday night under Leavitt and Yatter brings top New England players to 263 Washington Street. Prizes total 260, with a challenge cup offered by Thomas Boles. Notables include Carter, Paige, Gilman, Yatter, McCune, Hawkins, and Arthur Hawkins of Chicago. Tickets sold at hotels and Green Dragon.

Messrs. Leavitt & Yatter New England New York Chicago Thomas Boles Washa, Street Yatter & Leavitt Washington Street George Carter Green Dragon William Paige Cambridge William Gilman Malden Moses Yatter William McCune Everett Arthur Hawkins Sampionship George Ter Carter Paige Gilman Yatter Hawkins McCune Eavitt & Yatter

Nine-man Shman baseball team adds new candidates

The second call for candidates for the shman baseball team issued yomarcay rought out only nine new men raising the total to 47. This is far below last year as many players train with the crew and may join later. Sears, 99, patrols the squad with Captain Rand in charge. Notable yesterday included E Wood pitcher and R Fincke former interscholastic tennis champion who will try for short.

Shman Yomarcay Rand E. Wood Arlington High R. Fincke

Kean signs with Cleveland Brightens Local Shortstop Outlook

Ed McKean the Cleveland shortstop signed a Cleveland contract after being persuaded by Manager Tebeau today. The move strengthens Cleveland's infield and improves the club's outlook for the coming season.

Cleveland, O Ed McKean Cleveland Tebeau

Zack Gans Dead in Boston Area

Zack Gans died yesterday at his home 440 Harvard street Brookline. Born in New York City he grew up in Boston and attended local public schools. He worked with his father in tailoring on Washington street and later in dry goods at 721 Washington street. Funeral from his residence Thursday at 10 AM.

Zack"’ Gans Harvard Street Rookline Mr. Gans Newark City Boston Washington Street

Harvard Technology Wins Ice Polo Bout at Crystal Lake

In the second game of the Harvard Technology ice polo series at Crystal Lake Newton Centre yesterday afternoon the Crimson triumphed 3 goals to 1. Lineup lists Harvard Technology players with noted teammates and positions, though several names are garbled in the OCR.

Harvard Technology

Cure Yourself Use Big for Mucous Membrane Discharges

Promotional text touts Big as a painless remedy for unnatural discharges inflammations irritations or ulcerations of mucous membranes. Sold by each sent in ren ny Bevator exp i 00 or 8 bot

Renny Bevator

Charlestown Tops Boston in Amateur Bowling League Action

Charlestown defeats Boston Athletic Association to remain atop the Amateur Bowling League of Boston and vicinity. Marston leads Charlestown with 549 across three strings as Unicorns trail by 13 pins. Portland beats Boston at McCarthy alleys with Jack Sheafe’s 115 final string.

Charlestown Boston Boston Athletic Charlestowns Bunker Hill Unicorn B. A A Charles Town Marston Warren Hill Hill Smith Southwell Portland Bosaton Jack Sheafe Tom Whitby Patareni Boylston

Reading Club Edges Glendon In Interclub Billiards

In Reading on February 8, the Glendon Club suffered major shocks in the Massachusetts Interclub games. Ellilott of Reading defeated Etheridge 150 to 107, pulling Reading into a first place tie with Oxford of Lynn in billiards. Joel also fell to Twombly as Glendon lost twice. Bowling went to Glendon.

Reading Glendon Club Massachusetts Reading Athletic Club Etheridge Ellilott Glendon Oxford Lynn Joel Glendon Pool Twombly

Roxbury Club Bows Back In Suburban Interclub

Roxbury Club saved a shut-out by winning two of three bowling games against Old Dorchester in the Suburban Interclub series at Roxbury Club. Dorchester dominated the table games, claiming all honors in those events.

Roxbury Old Dorchester Dorchester

Boston Defeats Portland in Candlepin Return Game

A large crowd watched the All Boston team beat Portland in the return candlepin match. Fans cheered as Boston pulled ahead early and maintained the lead through the final frame.

Boston Portland All Boston Port

Professor Kennedy and Feneofla Inconclusive Letter

A garbled excerpt mentions Professor J. J. Kennedy and the name Feneofla with unclear context. The fragment hints at a discussion or notice but provides no readable action, date, or location. Further readable text is needed to establish concrete facts.

Dave Sullivan Reception at Broadway Hall Boston

Dave Sullivan the Bostonian who faced Pedlar Palmer in England was honored with a diamond ring by Hon. John Quinn at Broadway Hall South Boston. About 500 attendees watched athletics boxing and dance as Sullivan thanked supporters and promised to strive further while sparring two rounds each with Billy Rogers and Patsey Haley.

Dave Sullivan Palmer England Broadway Hall Sullivan Spike Billy Rogers South Boston Patsey Haley

McCoy Beats Falvey in Strikers Benefit Bout

Kid McCoy boxed three tame rounds with Jack Falvey at Adelphi rink in New Bedford. Falvey showed little challenge as McCoy dominated. About 3000 attended the benefit which then drew news that Rich's Theatre manager in Fall River offered strikers 10 percent of profits through the strike.

New Bedford Mass Kid McCoy Jack Falvey Adelphi Falvey Anager Rich Fall River

Maher Smith Bout in Philadelphia Promises Hard Fight

Boxing notes from George V. Tuohy report Peter Maher training at Point Breeze for a February 15 six round match with Thunderbolt C. C. Smith in Philadelphia. Smith showed grit in prior bout at Buffalo and Maher vows to exhaust him.

Peter Maher Thunderbolt C. C. Smith Philadelphia Maher Point Breeze Track Smith Peter Buffalo Bob Deady Olympic A. C Athens Penn Delaware County Deady Ross-Flanagan Bob Robinson Allen Corbett McVey George V. Tuohey

Jerome Keough Retains Pool Title at Murray Irwins

Jerome Keough defeats Ed Wise in an afternoon match with a final tally of 4-150 and then tops McCune in an evening leg as the pool champion. He faces Mr Nickerson this afternoon and Scotland champion Ryan this evening.

Jerome Keough Murray & Irwin's Ed Wise Keough Wise McCune Nickerson Ryan Scotland

Newport and Fall River seek new trotting and running park near Stone Bridge

Reports note interest from Newport and Fall River horsemen in building a combined trotting and running park near Stone Bridge. The Set includes potential facility plans and community interest from local sports groups.

New England Boxing School at Pelham Hanns Club

The Pelham boxing academy linked with New England School of Boxing hosts a gathering at 74 Boylston Street involving Harvard College figures and boxing practitioners amid local athletic activity.

NEW England School OF Boxing the Pelham Boylston Harvard College Callox

Speeches at Mass Fish and Game Dinner at Copley Square

The Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association held its annual dinner at the Copley Square Hotel with Colonel H A Thomas, Rev J C Jones, and Antonio Apache among those speaking. Guests included Commodore John N Roberts and Maine Fish and Game official L T Carleton.

Rod Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association Copley Square Hotel Rockwell B. C. Clark H. A. Thomas J. C. Jones Newton H. A. Stevenson Pittsfield Legislative Fish and Game Committee E. A. Horton Antonio Apache John N. Roberts J. Russell Reed L. T. Carleton Maine Fish and Game Commission Emil Ruppel Frank Keene Colonel Thomas Mr. Horton Carleton Maine

Boston Man Honored at International Building Laborers Meet

The International Building Laborers convention adjourned with John Keohane of Union 15 elected president from Boston. A charter application was to be filed with the AFL per President Gompers. Next convention set for Morristown New Jersey in February 1899 with officers Keohane Crump Martin Sullivan Rhatigan Moynihan listed.

International Building Laborers Boston John Keohane Union 15 Gompers American Federation of Labor Morristown N. J Michael Crump Thomas

Brookline School Gymnastics Demonstration Highlights

Brookline Educational Society staged a town hall display of physical training across schools. Fourth class girls performed a dumbbell drill, primary grades showcased games, Swedish Day drills featured fifth graders, and high school pupils demonstrated vaulting, balance and esthetic routines.

Brookline Educational Society Brookline Pierce Lincoln School Pirus Lawrence Byrg Hon

Lovell Elected President of Boston Board of Trade

Colonel Benjamin B Lovell president of Lovell Arms and Cycle Co is elected president of the Boston Board of Trade succeeding Fred Very The unanimous vote reflects Lovell s prominence in the trade A dinner at the Thorndike on the 19th is planned with Dikeman of the National Board of Trade of Cycle Manufacturers to attend

Boston Cycle Board of Trade Mr. Very Benjamin 8. Lovell Lovell Arms and Cycle Company Bostone Board of Trade Fred Very Lovell Board of Directors Thorndike Dikeman National Board of Trade of Cycle Manufacturers John P. Lovell

Boston Wheelmen crush Tigers as Roadsters fall to Malden

Two roller polo games at the Casino last night yield Boston Wheelmen 8 to 1 over the Tiger Roadsters and Malden Roadsters defeating Metropolitan Wheelmen 4 to 1. Boston officials caused a rink removal incident while poles of the game saw two balls go missing. Reed and W Moore starred for Boston with Gay scoring the first Boston goal. Malden Burdett and Clark led their side with Burdett scoring twice.

Malden Roadsters Metropolitan Wheelmen Boston Wheelmen Tiger Roadsters Tigers Moore Brothers Reed Tucker Durgin Bostons Gay Burdett Sawyer W. Clark McLoud Boardman Secceseevceecseesac Goodman F. Miller Chipman H. B Spurr Tucker Cee Bry Davis Rush Malden R Clark Metropolitan W McLoud Malden Metropolitan Davis Timer G. H. Lowe GER Roadsters O’donnell W. Moore Reed Denny Ee c Gay Daud C. Clark Higgins Tucker Knapp Heron Boston W G. Moore W. Moore O'Donnell G . Moore Tiger Road

Bicycle Gossip and Track News From Boston

Mrs Edward A McDuffee lies near death after childbirth and blood poisoning in Cambridgeport as her husband mourns. Frank Wailer seeks pacing machines to chase Maurice Cordang s 24 hour record while New Bedford police plan bicycle patrols and a diamond company markets a new catalogue. Jack Fisher rides with Haverhill crew amid snow delays. Dayton quad draws crowds at Tremont street windows. Pietre Morin Cissac and Bourillon face military service. A Swampscott bicycle club forms with officers and a trainer claims three world beaters.

Edward A. McDuffee Columbia Street Cambridgeport Frank Wailer Maurice Cordang Wailer New Bedford Police Lovell Broad Street Jack’’ Fisher Newton Tires Haverhill IH. Co. Co Dayton Tremont Street Jimmy Michael Watson Coleman Boston Pietre Morin Cissac Bourillon Euweeee Swampscott Walter Larrabee John Cahoon Lee Martin E. E. Smith Louis Kezar John West Bellaire Lehr Kaser Gardiner

Highway committee meeting on league road plans

Three national committee members and highway improvement leaders met in St. Louis with Otto Darner of Milwaukee presiding. Eastern members were due next day. Indiana’s D B Lueb Illinois’ Henry C Morse Iowa’s W K Jones and Michigan Chief Consul Hines attended as state representatives. The consensus urged state aid for highway construction.

ST. Louis League of American Wheelmen Otto Darner Milwaukee D. B. Lueb Indiana Henry C. Morse Illinoia W. K. Jones Iowa Consul Hines Michigan League

Elkes in Training for Boston Pace Race

Saratoga February 8. Bicyclist Harry D. Elkes of Glens Falls won a recent Pittsburg race and travels to Hot Springs for six weeks of training ahead of a hundred mile paced match with Tom Barnaby in Boston on April 19.

Saratoga N. Y Harry D. Elkes Glens Falls Pittsburg Hot Springs Tom Barnaby Boston

Question on 1300 Bicycle Cases and Injuries in Boston

A cycling editor letter questions Emergency Hospital reports claiming 1300 bicycle riders treated last year in Boston. The writer, an IL A W member, asks for exact injury figures and whether those treated should contribute $2 each to the hospital. The piece probes possible data errors and rider safety implications.

Sterling Elliott Boston IL. A. W

Trial details reveal Williams linked to murder case

In Salem on February 8, Alfred C. Williams faces murder charges for John Gallo’s death. Witnesses describe a fire scene, bloodstained clothes, and Williams’s movements around the time of the blaze. Statements mention gold pieces, money troubles, and plans toward the Klondike or Seattle.

Salem Alfred C. Williams John Gallo Gallo Tr Edgerly Isiccis Gallo Williams W. Gray Alfred Williams Harry Williams Wakefield Emmanuel Cossaboon Klondike Boston Seattle

Davis on murder charge in Dora Cushman case at Addison County Court

In Addison County Court Davis faces a murder indictment for the death of Dora E Cushman a Lincoln girl under 15 who disappeared August 14. The body was found by her brother Arthur Cushman and others. The state heir argues poisons administered by Davis led to death and plans to prove manslaughter.

Middlebury Addison Smith Davis Dora E. Cushman Lincoln Davis A. J. Cushman Arthur Cushman Dora William Brittell Berrying Lot Fish Dora Cushman Arthur E. Cushman McGettrick

Credit Men Dine at Boston Association Banquet

The Boston Credit Men's Association held its second annual banquet at Young’s Hotel with 200 attendees. Speakers including vide president John B. Morton and guest T. R. Booock of New York discussed mercantile interests and laws, urging cooperation and proper legislation.

Boston Credit Men’s Association Young's Hotel John B. Morton Carpenter, Morton Company Edward B. Wilson Wilson, Larrabee & Co Morton T. R. Boocock New York National Association of Credit Men Boocock Henry A. Thomas Postal Service George Hutchinson Clark, Hutchinson & Co John R. Aimsley Brown, Durrell & Co William M. Sayward Boston Associated Board of Trade Frank R., Sears Third National Bank

Mrs Delano Seeks Divorce from Cadmus Delano

Eva Gertrude Delano of Medford filed a petition for divorce from Cadmus R. Delano of Boston in Middlesex County Court East Cambridge. She alleges cruelty intoxication and extreme abuse and asks for alimony. A $10,000 attachment on his property held by Alexander M. Tucker is included. trial set for the first Monday in March.

Eva Gertrude Delano Medford Cadmus R. Delano Boston Middlesex County Court East Cambridge Alexander M. Tucker Lexington Delano

Kidnapped Chris Von der Ahe Held for Baldwin Suit

St Louis reports Chris Von der Ahe was abducted by a Pittsburg detective and shipped east to face a $2500 judgment in the Baldwin case. W A Nimick stood surety, hoping to forestall further bond actions as the litigation dating to 1891 unfolds with potential jail time if the debt remains unpaid.

ST Louis Chris von der Ahe Pittsburg Smoky City Mark Baldwin von der Ahe St. Nicholas Hotel Baldwin William A. i W. A. Nimick St. Louis King Nimick

Electric Club of Boston elects officers at United States Hotel

The Electric Club of Boston held a meeting yesterday afternoon and elected officers including H. J. Pettingill as president C. E. Bagley as vice president William E. Durgin as treasurer and M. C. Harrington as secretary The gathering featured a novel telephone entertainment with Chicago and New York connections and telegraph company executives including Colonel Chandler of Postal Telegraph Company.

Electric Club of Boston United States Hotel H. J. Pettingill Postal Telegraph Company C. E. Bagley William E. Durgin Long Distance Telephone Company C. W. Henderson Western Union Telegraph Company Thomas W. Flood City M. C. Harrington T. F. Clark Chicago New York Chandler Brooklyn Colonel Chandler Mr. Durgin Boston Electrical Club Charles B. Bruch New York City Joseph B. Baker William Brophy E. C. Cockey R. J. Hutcheinson

Potter's 200 Votes Boost for Reelect on Wheelmen Ticket

From St Louis the National League of American Wheelmen delegates arrive as support for Potter and his ticket grows. About 200 votes have been pledged with 171 needed for election. Illinois delegates arrive undecided, New York hopes Illinois aligns, and Thursday marks the assembly’s serious opening.

ST. Louis National League of American Wheelmen Potter Illinois New York Assembly

James Found Guilty in Attempted Murder Trial

James found guilty in the Supreme Court for attempting to kill Joseph Tetro. Tetro testified he was shot during breakfast on October 11. Mrs. Melvina Tetro testified James had urged killing her husband and asked her to leave him for James. The defense said the shooting was self defense. The jury returned a verdict after about thirty minutes.

Farmington Andrew James Joseph Tetro Supreme Court Tetro James Melvina Tetro

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