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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1898

Page

3

Boston Athlet ic Association Bowls Win in Newark Meet

The Boston Athletic Association bowling team defeated Roseville A A in Newark, scoring 2643 to Roseville’s unknown total, with Van Nes highest at 667 and Legate top B A A scorer at 544. Other league results show Meyers, Hub, and Boylston teams posting strong totals as standings shift slightly.

Newark N. J Boston Athletic Association Knickerbocker Athletic Club New York Roseville A. A Roseville Wood van Nes Boston Smith Legate Meyers Lawson Ralph Klucken Hub Carruth Boylston McCarthy Carruth, Sherman Murray & Irwin Huballeys Pierson Tom Woald Oene Ty Hompson Meyer Smith Tae Lernie

Dudley Club Defeats Jamaica in Interclub Evening

Dudley Association hosts Jamaica Club at the Dudley Clubhouse and wins seven of ten points. Jamaica takes both pool games though Hinckley edges Benceley by a single point. Dudley sweeps billiards whist and ten pin, posting 2405 to 2198.

Dudley Association Jamaica Benceley Dudley Hinckley Jewett Pierce Ingiebel Marin Bpenceley Parker

Boxing Notes From New England Years Ago

A brief clipping reflects New England boxing coverage mentioning Harvard College and local fighters from the era. The text highlights sporting interest and institutional ties to boxing events in the region.

Roll Off Victory at St James Alleys

Tom Wilby won first prize in the St James alleys roll-off last night earning $10. Mc Allen took second for $6 and Dutch Martin claimed $4. scores listed include Wilby 28 and others such as McAllen 276 and Jouve 261.

Tom Wilby St. James Alleys McAllen Martin Wilby Jouve Brown Sullivan Peterson Pierce Cary O’connell Callahan

Candle Pin Exhibition Slated Between St James and Newton Highland

The St James League candle pin team will bowl an exhibition match with the Newton Highland Club on the St James alleys Tuesday evening. The Intercity dual games between Boston Athletic and Knickerbocker Athletic clubs reach New York tonight with Boston leading. A Murray and Irwin alley roll off crowned Ross with 266, McCarthy 253, Kirby and Bates tied on 257. prizes were 7 5 and 3 dollars.

St. James League Newton Highland Club St. James Boston Athletic Knickerbocker Athletic New York Boston Murray & Irwin John P. Squire Melrose Athletic Club Melrose Club Squire Bill Kirby The Post Henry McQuade Roxbury Alleys Kirby Mr. McQuade Roxbury Lenox Street

Anson Loses Interest in Chicago Political Hopes

Chicago February 11 ex captain of the Chicago team known as Papa Anson faces questions about a possible political run. A Democrat with long voting history, his supporters urge him toward mayor or other offices, but Anson says he is too busy and declines candidacy.

Chicago Anson Windy City

Von der Ahe Kidnapping Case Involves Pittsburg Detectives

St Louis magnate Chris Von der Ahe and Detective Bendel face vigorous prosecution for kidnapping and removing him from Missouri without state authorization. In Pittsburgh a special session of the U S Court ruled Von der Ahe must stay under Bendel’s custody pending appeal.

ST. Louis Bendel Pittsburg Chris von der Ahe Penn United States Court Bufflington von der Ahe

McKeever Bennet Bout Ends Without Decision

Jack Bennett of McKeesport and Charles McKeever of Philadelphia boxed six rounds at the Arena. After an even start the fight tilted to McKeever with heavy body blows but both finished without apparent punishment and no decision was announced.

Philadelphia Jack Bennett McKeesport Penn Charles McKeever McKeever Bennett

Seven men arraigned after boxing contest in Malden

Seven men including John Soley James Briggs John Cromwell and Angus Folsom of Malden and Chelsea residents were arraigned by the District Court after police stopped a boxing event at Maplewood Athletic Club Eastern Avenue Bonds were set at 200 each and nearly 300 spectators were present as Malden Chelsea rivals were to fight when authorities halted the bo izing in violation of city rules.

Malden Maplewood Athletic Club Eastern Avenue John Soley James BR. Briggs John Cromwell Angus F. Martin Chelsea George E. Parsons Timothy P. Coakley Charles L. Folsom Thomas Savage T. E. Major Soley Cromwell

Crowin the pugilist tied to theft case gallery photo

Patrick H Cronin alleged to have resisted arrest Thursday in a North End second hand store was photographed for the rogues gallery yesterday morning. Cronin trained as a prize fighter in the West a year ago and is described as a hard hitter. Special Officer Morris Wolf of the detective force who shot Cronin is at home and will be unable to attend duty for some time.

Patrick H. Cronin North End Morris Wolf Detective Force Rogues’ Gallery Cronin Officer Wolf

Winthrops Gift to Yale Expands Rare Manuscripts

New Haven Conn Feb 11 Robert C Winthrop Jr of Boston who donated a Yale library collection last April adds two private letters of Abraham Pierson from 1698 and 1768 a diary by Governor Winthrop of Connecticut recounting a 1645 journey from Boston to Saybrook and a memorandum by Governor Winthrop of Massachusetts on 1635 Saybrook supplies

New Haven, Conn Robert C. Winthrop, Jr Boston Yale Library Abraham Pierson Yale College Winthrop Connecticut Saybrook Massachusetts

Defender Repaired in New Rochelle for Possible Summer Race

The Defender, holder of the America Cup on this side of the ocean, is being painted and repaired in New Rochelle New York. Yachtsmen rumor she is being readied for a race next summer.

New Rochelle N. Y

Prince of Wales's shire horse sale at Wolferton Norfolk

The annual sale at Wolferton Prince's stud farm near Sandringham Norfolk totaled 54 lots of stallions mares and fillies selling for 12117 pounds 60 585 dollars.

London Prince's Stud Wolferton Sandringham Norfolk

Keough Advances in World Championship Prep at Murray & Irwins

Keough won two pool matches at Murray and Irwin's yesterday to prepare for the world championship against Clearwater. He defeated Fred Agraham 150 to 0 in the afternoon and edged Ryan 160 to 135 in the evening after a late run of 14. Barnes is set to face Keough and Ed Wise is scheduled to play tonight.

Keough Clearwater Murray & Rwin’s Fredagraham Ryan Esus Boston Barnes Ed. Wise Scranton

Wizard Schaefer Delivers Two Remarkable Billiard Games

Schaefer played two strong matches at the ub billiard parlors yesterday afternoon and evening. In the afternoon Paige faced him as Schaefer led 6 to 1 with a top run of 67 and an average of 10. In the evening Schaefer posted a great run of 81 and beat Saylor 300 to 113 with Saylor averaging 137-11. This afternoon Schaefer will play Boyle at e7200n.

Schaefer Paige Saylor Hays Boyle

Professionals Must Rest In Six Day Races Under New L A W Rules

The national association of the League of American Wheelmen ordered six day races to include rest periods of two hours daily or twelve hours over the event. It adopted a salary for the racing board chairman and a $2 registration fee for professionals. A Sunday racing compromise was adopted after local option failed. Massachusetts opposed local option. a resolution urged transferring racing control to another body for study.

ST. Louis National Association of the L. A. W Racing Board Elliott Potter League of American Wheelmen National Racing Board Mott Thomas J. Keenan, Jr Pittsburg Frank E. Lenz Turkey Keenan League Massachusetts Pennsylvania New Jersey M. C. Ratier Milwaukee Wis

Morgan outlines International Cycle Track Association plans abroad

Senator W. J. Morgan returns to New York detailing ICTA with fifteen tracks in the US and Europe. His Europe contact Tom Eck has secured London, Paris, and Berlin venues. riders will be available only to ICTA tracks. An advance of foreign riders arrives early March with Eck sailing today. Henri Cissac joins later.

W. J. Morgan New York Boston International Cycle Track Association Europe Tom Eck London Paris Berlin International Association Racing Board Jallu Brothers Henri Cissac Cissac Starbuck Eck

Whites Defeated In Polo Match 4-3 By Press Cycling Club

The Press Cycling Club polo team defeated the White Wheelmen 4 to 3 last night. The leaders of the Cycle Polo League failed to secure an easy win, drawing crowd support for the P team as the match finished.

Press Cycling Club

Free Book Explains Nervous Disorders and Cures

Dr. A R Sanden claims a 30 year specialist on nervous disorders from youthful errors offers a free book titled Three Classes of Men. It promotes the Dr Sanden Electric Belt and says it restored thousands of men last year. Send for the sealed booklet at 826 Broadway New York.

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

Bay States top Metropolitan defense in scoreline showcase

Brennan left early for Bay States as Knapton filled in and Jason aided if needed. Bay States outgunned Metropolitan 5 to 2 with key goals by W Clark and McLoud, while Sampson and Sawyer starred on stops. Referee Heron and timer Gilbert oversaw the tense match.

Brennan Knapton Jason Bay States C. CG White W. Pease W. Clark G. Clark E.-C Truman Clark H. B Franks Davis Sampson Rush M.s Press C. C Pease White W X. Clark Franks C. O White Wheelmen Davis Hipson Timer—Smith BAY State W. Nash A. Sawyer McIoud Knapton Lineman Sore Goodman Crozier EOE Cicseccin Spurr Nash Samppson Rushim Metropolitan McLoud Sawyer Lineman States Crozier Oe Howe Crozier Fhouls Heron Timer Gilbert

Bicycle Gossip and Club News From the Era

The piece reports on the New York opposition failing to admit professionals, Mott's reappointment as racing board chairman, Pine Tree B C officers, and a push for government bicycle inspections in England. It notes pacemaker unions in New York, a Kansas judge exempting bicycles from execution, and the Junior League of American Wheelmen formation. It also mentions a scheduled Tiger Roadsters versus Bay State Wheelmen roller polo game at the Casino.

New York Potter Andrew de- Entremont S. L. O’brien P. Monahan England York Kansas National Assembly Junior League of American Wheelmen Tiger Roadsters Bay State Wheelmen

Smith G. Davis Trial Recalls Bristol Day Tragedy

In the Smith G. Davis trial at Middlebury on February 11 William Morgan Jr testified he drove Davis to Bristol the day of the tragedy and Davis claimed his family was ill requiring him to hurry home. Deputy Sheriff Martin described arresting Davis and his admission of furnishing instruments to Miss Cushman and breaking one instrument against a stone. C M Carr testified Davis ran from the woods just after the tragedy appearing mentally agitated.

Middlebury Smith G. Davis William Morgan, Jr Davis Bristol Martin Montgomery

Seventy Fifth Anniversary of East Cambridge Church

The Second Universalist Society of East Cambridge marked its 75th anniversary at Otis Street church. Mayor Sortwell spoke on old times, with Dr. C W Biddle, Rev. C A Knickerbocker, Rev. G W Bicknell, Rev. J P Coddington and Hon. Joseph J. Kelly among speakers. Miss Toner sang solos and past members presented the church society with 250 dollars.

Second Universalist Society of East Cambridge Otis Street Sortwell C. W. Biddle C. A. Knickerbocker Virginia Street Church Dorchester G. W. Bicknell J. P. Coddington Joseph J. Kelly

Thier Shoots Thier Shoots Fred Wilson Arrested

Fred Wilson aged 22 was arrested after a pursuit for break in at 7 Mather Street Dorchester. He forced entry via a rear basement window and fired at pursuer Patrick Lahey during the chase before being captured by Officer Halligan. A gold watch rings and $0 were found on him.

Fred Wilson Walter J. Bates Mather Street Dorchester Wilson Mr. Bates Mrs. Bates Lahey Halligan Division 11

Latimer Sheriff Martin Trial Hearings Open

Andrew Maier on crutches testifies about Latimer shooting and his injuries. Witnesses describe deputies mistreating him and alleged kicking of Maier as the defense questions conspiracy claims. Judge Woodward bars malice evidence from unidentifiable deputy actions.

Wilkesbarre Andrew Maier Latimer Martin West Hazleton Matter Martin Lachar Andre Maier Maier Commonwealth Maler Woodward

Stormy Ohio Republican League Convention Ends With Unity Note

The Ohio Republican League Convention in Columbus on February 11 featured fierce factionalism from the Hanna Foraker split. Despite calls for harmony the gathering adopted the original resolutions and added a greeting to President McKinley and Senators Hanna and Foraker. The opposed positions backed the Cuban recognition resolutions introduced by Senator Mason on February 9.

Columbus Ohio Republican League League Foraker Bushnell McKinley Hanna

Unanimous Call Extended to Rev William Forbush at Winthrop Church

The Rev William B Forbush of War ren Mass received a unanimous call last evening to become pastor of Winthrop Church in Charlestown The call proposes a salary of 2500 dollars per year The congregation and church voted unanimously to accept the committee report and extend the call After preaching at Winthrop last April he was invited to occupy the pulpit again with Dorchester pastor W P Fessenden presiding over the prayer meeting Deacon Noyes was elected moderator

William B. Forbush Warren Mass Winthrop Church Charlestown Forbush Winthrop W. P. Fessenden Dorchester Noyes Stone B. Forbush

Socialist meeting in New Bedford stirs local labor scene

The New Bedford Social ist labor meeting at City Hall drew a full crowd. Daniel DeLeon of New York labeled Gompers a labor fakir and targeted other leaders. President Hancock of the local Socialist Labor party explained the dispute, while Mrs. Pickering reappeared in public view.

New Bedford Socialist Labor City Hall Daniel DeLeon New York The People Socialist Organ Gompers Hancock Socialist Labor Party Pompers Pompers. and, Thirdly, It Afforded Mrs. Pickering

Zola Trial Riot Escalates as Picquart Testifies

The Zola Esterhazy case heated up as Colonel Picquart testified amid hostile crowds. He described seizing Esterhazy documents and questioned military leaders while police cleared pro Zola publications and arrests followed riots on the Boulevard Sebastopol.

Zola M. Zola Picquart Pellleux Saussier Paris Esterhazy Billot Pellieux IM. Zola France Emile Zola Hsterhazy Bordereau M. Bertillon Paty du Clam Tunis General Pellieux Major Esterhazy Dreyfus M. Laborie Mathieu Dreyfus Major Bavary Palais de Justice Quai de la Megisserie

Employees Dance Annual Social by Winch Bros at Odd Fellows Hall

The Employees Benefit Association tied to Winch Bros held its second annual social and ball at Odd Fellows Hall last night. Condit's Orchestra played unseen behind palms as 150 couples joined a grand march led by George H. Battis and partner. A 11 pm collation broke the dance briefly before more dancing continued into the late evening.

Winch Bros Odd Fellows’ Hall Condit George H. Battis Herbert E. Buller

Washington Club Ball at Lyceum Hall East Boston

The first Washington Club hall was held at Lyceum Hall East Boston last evening with Hobbs's Orchestra providing music. The grand march led by Joseph Learson and Margie Learson featured about fifty couples among a guest list including John F. Fitzgerald James Barret Doyle Jameson Hartnett Louis Sullivan Benjamin Sullivan Edward Condon Claudia Brum Nellie Murphy and many others. Mottoes read We Greet You and Dance and be Merry.

Washington Club Lyceum Hall Boston George Washington Hobbs Joseph Learson Margie Learson John F. Fitzgerald James Barrett Doyle James Jameson John Hartnett Louis Sullivan Benjamin Sullivan Edward Condon Claudia Brum Miss Bulger Frank Kelley Joseph Kelley Nellie Murphy Arthur Johnston Hattie Hazelton Neland Thomas Mahoney Annie Tyron Mary Quirke Nellie Ringe Nellie Desmond Katie Harrington Sadie Murray Sadie Maloney

Concert and Dance Aids Mill Strikers in South Boston

A concert and dance at Golf Social Club on 487 Swett Street South Boston drew a packed crowd of about 150 last night. Proceeds go to aid mill strikers at New Bedford. The program featured The Holy City, solos by Wayland and Gus Wayland, buck dances by Cunningham and Jordan, Delia McGuire, Frank Murphy, buck and wing by Thomas Foley and others.

Golf Social Club Swett Street South Boston New Hedford the Holy City Master Thompson Eo Wayland Gus Wayland Cunningham Jordan Buck Delia McGuire Reading Frank Murphy Thomas Foley Conao

Runs Amuck In City Prison Breaks Free From Strait Jacket

An unknown man captured at 3 AM from Station 4 overwhelmed guards at Tem ple Place and Tremont street. He fought officers, kicked, bit, and toppled the city prison before reinforcements from Station 2 corralled him and he was finally restrained in a strait jacket.

Station 4 Kesselhurp Station 2 Hanley Temple Place Tremont Street

Chelsea committee reports on enforcing no license law

A December Chelsea Central Congregational Church meeting formed a three member committee Leonard A Treat R Perry Bush and George H Carter to study police enforcement. The panel prepared a report from police headquarters books shown to Mayor Littlefield before release. The report sparked Chelsea talk and calls for a police investigation though the committee stated no charges and urged citizen action.

Central Congregational Church Chelsea Leonard A. Treat R. Perry Bush George H. Carter Seth J. Littlefield Tey Littlefield Albert D. Bosson

Tris League Sets Championship Football Dates

Hanover N H February 11 The Tris Collegiate League fixed dates for next fall's championship games Dartmouth Amherst at Amherst November 6 Dartmouth Williams at Hanover November 12 Amherst Williams at Williamstown November 19 Dr W Co Wurtemburg of New Haven to coach Dartmouth Dartmouth to Brown eligibility convention February 15 will send J W Bartlett 98 Professor E H Carlton and B K Hall 92

Hanover N. H Tris Dartmouth-Amherst Amherst Dartmouth-Williams Amherst-Williams Williamstown W. Co. Wurtemburg New Haven Dartmouth J. W. Bartlett E. H. Carlton B. K.hall

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