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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1903
Page
3
Georgetown University sprinter Arthur Duffey may miss the Boston Athletic Association meet next Saturday as he recovers from grippe after a recent injury. Duffey had regained form but fell ill a week ago and left the Georgetown infirmary last Saturday.
The Gilchrist Company has updated its daylight store with a redesigned basement. New counters, modern ventilation and lighting improve easy examination and selection of goods. Expanded display of wash goods and linens marks one of Boston’s largest exhibits.
Park Department and B A A bulletins list ice statuses for Boston areas including Billings Field Jamaica Pond Franklin Field Hammond's Pond Spy Pond Neponset and Gibson Playgrounds Franklin Park Roslindale and Charlestown Playgrounds Strandway and Charlesbank with several sites rated good fair or rough. some locations including North Brighton Columbus Avenue and Dedham area noted as no skating or rough.
The progressive spirit of Jordan Marsh Co. is celebrated with daily 2 45 pm concerts in the music section for patrons this week. Baritone Thomas E Clifford performs five Shackford ballads including The Face in the Firelight and Just a Little World of Two. Pianist Gibson Cook showcases The Darkies Drill. Concerts run this week only.
In the Class B amateur billiard tournament at Hub Billiard Palace Mr. Wood defeated Mr. Parker by 13 points. Wood produced many difficult draw shots to win, drawing applause from a large appreciative audience while Parker displayed a notable long curved draw shot.
At the Somerville Y M C A gym last evening a large crowd watched Tufts 04 squad lose decisively to the local team in a fast clean game. Somerville outplayed Tufts at every point with superior team work.
The Criterion Club hosts a strong boxing card headlined by Willie Fitzgerald facing Billy Gardner with several local bouts. Also noted are remarks on Joe Gans, Gardner’s Philadelphia controversy, and upcoming matches at Salem and Lenox Club, with Meantime club openings drawing hundreds and O Rourke’s rising popularity.
Bristol February 10 F H Tucker nephew of J B Herreshoff confirms the new cup defender has been named Republic.
Princeton final trials name A C Perry R Purtelle H T Moore and H S Edwards for the relay team to race in Mechanics Hall. R E Williams runs the two mile and Perry Edwards enter the 600 yard handicap.
The National Assembly of the League of American Wheelmen opens in the city today. Tonight the Calumet and Charlestown clubs clash at Arlington Boat Club for Mystic Valley league supremacy. A. A. U. wrestling titles will be decided March 6 and 7 at New Polo A. C. in New York with bantam to 125 pounds events. Shamrock III slated for St Patrick’s Day launch if all goes well. Burgess of Lawrence polo team set a record for stops against Lowell Monday night.
Medford led the eight team Gilt Edge Candle Pin league, winning three straight at the Old Belfry Club. Dudley stayed dominant by also winning three in a row against Colonial Club, while Old Dorchester fell to B A A and Unicorn bowled poorly. South Boston yachtsmen lost all three at Highland Club. Medford totaled 1387 with Cole posting 306 and a 107 single as the evening’s best.
Tufts College relay team scheduled to face University of Maine at the B A A meet faced a setback when Harry S Page of North Woburn was placed on probation by the faculty and barred from turning.
The Cambridge overseers of the poor hear allegations that Agent H. K. Estabrook asked a colored woman named Duncan improper questions about her marital life. The Mayor attended the hearing with Dr. Webb and Mr. Danehy testifying to Mrs. Duncan's good character while Estabrook denied overstepping propriety. Miss Benson, a board clerk, witnessed the interview and reported nothing improper occurred.
At Boston Bellevue, third meeting of the Economic Club discussed industrial harmony. Speakers included M. Riebenack on Pennsylvania railroad labor issues, H. Gaylord Wilshire warning of overproduction and unemployment, George E. Chace on Bourne Mills profit sharing, J Towne urging employer unions, and Henry White on union goals and pension schemes.
Monte Carlo February 10 In the opening round of the international chess tournament Pillsbury defeated Wolf in 33 moves using a Queen’s Gambit declined Marco and Mason drew all others and adjournments followed Schlechter beat Albin in 45 moves Riggio defeated Moreau in six Maroczy fell to Taubenhaus in 44 Marshall lost to Mieses in 49 and Tarrasch went down to Teichmann in 39 moves
London city chess club accepts Brooklyn chess club challenge to play April 3 and 4 for the George Newnes international trophy.
The Chess Club of London accepts April 3 and 4 for the annual match with the United States and Great Britain. Earlier dates were March 21-22 and 27-28. Pillsbury, Marshall, and Mason from England will play. Americans likely include Showalter, Barry, Hedges, Hayes, Voight, Helms, Howell, and Newman.
Clinton defeated Chelsea 6 to 4 at the Pythian Rink in a rough game. In the third period Gardi ner and Wodtke clashed and were separated after a Pythian melee.
Philadelphia February 10 The United Mine Workers of America was sharply criticized before the anthracite coal strike commission. John T Lenahan representing non union miners argued for the right to earn a livelihood without union consent and denounced the union as a fomenter of crime and anarchy. He contended the union has no legal or moral right to compel membership or fix wages.
Early this morning a fire broke out on a four masted schooner moored between ferries near East Boston. Fire boat and District Chief Garraughty with four laddermen battled the blaze as smoke billowed from hatchways reported by an East Boston ferry passenger. An alarm came from box 789.
Funeral services for Henry Norwell who died in Apopka Florida were conducted at the Old South Church attended by Boston and New York business leaders and delegations from Norwell Mass. Stores closed from 12 to 1 pm for the ceremony. The service was led by Rev G A Gordon with notices of floral tributes and a burial at Mt Auburn.
The East Boston High School Association held its 16th reunion last night in the new High School Hall. Ralph Carruthers directed the dance with Bradfor d Young, Webster Hancock, and Josiah Reed assisting. A basketball game preceded the literary entertainment, East Boston defeating Boston Latin 9 to 5.
A large and enthusiastic United Irish League gathering assembled last evening at the American House on Hanover street with Thomas Riley presiding. Addresses were delivered by Joseph Devlin, M. P., and Mr. Riley, as Devlin concluded his local tour and prepared to depart for Philadelphia today.
Messrs Myers & Co Covington Kentucky distillers of Fulton whiskey advertise their product as superior in distilling method and medicinal quality. They offer 40 days shipping on warranted credits and operate a profit sharing plan, with every employee sharing in profits and feeling a personal stake in the firm’s welfare.
In a Municipal Civil Court session Judge Wentworth heard eight lawsuits against George Caledonian of 36 Worcester Street. Plaintiffs allege Dec 7 furnace gas leaked into tenants’ rooms causing illness. defense calls furnace expert who deems furnace in good order. Dr Gill cites gas composition and suggests illuminating gas as the culprit. court adjourned to continue testimony.
In Massachusetts Judge Barker named Bur ton P Grey receiver for the Prudential Home Purchasing Company. The move aims to halt business until the equity suit by the attorney general decides if the instalment based business is illegal. The case centers on an endless chain plan.
In Superior Court yesterday Judge Richardson heard the petition by Isaac Rowan and others seeking a receiver for the Templeton Street Railway Company. The case accuses the company of indebtedness beyond its capital stock and notes a $10,000 creditor claim by Max Bowsky. The court barred disposal of property without court order and continued the matter for three weeks to allow stockholders to meet and for railroad commissioners to be consulted about the lease of the Phillipston Street Railway.
Chief Justice Brown of the Municipal Court renders ruling in the case of Mrs. Bridget Finch against the L road finding that the turnstiles at its stations are not nuisances.
The South Danvers Bank case before Judge Lowell is suspended for a third time as defendant J. Dickinson is ill with the grippe.
Delia Hillen of 121 Brookside Avenue Jamaica Plain appeared in Jamaica Plain court to answer charges of illegally keeping and exposing liquors after a Division 13 raid. She was fined 106 dollars and sentenced to three months in the House of Correction, with an appeal and bond set at 300 dollars.
Washington reports Bowen has formally accepted Britain’s protocol for Venezuela. German and Italian conventions are under revision. each seeks conformity with the British model. The German protocol clarifies an advance payment provision tied to Castro’s $340,000 demand, and the Italian ambassador awaits German details before finalizing his draft.
Edward Buoy a 30 Mystic Street vendor of southern style foods was beaten by a rival tradesman after peering into a restaurant window. He lies in the Emergency Hospital with concussion of the brain as his heavy basket stock and street trades ended in a violent assault late last night on Washington Street.
More than a thousand students gathered in the Harvard Union last night to witness the presentation of gold souvenir baseballs to the members of last year's nine. L. A. Frothingham, captain of the 1893 team, delivered the presentation speech.
A Victorian ad-style notice touts Pyramid Pile Cure for hemorrhoids. It claims pain relief, a painless suppository form, and a complete cure with no business interruption. Personal testimonial from Margaret Brady of Cleveland supports its efficacy.
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