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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1896
Page
3
Last night the cycling clubs at Scotia and Boylston streets featured lively racing with noticeable applause from a large crowd. Performances were solid though not as strong as in prior meets, drawing positive reactions from spectators.
Riverdale Club dominated the match at Riverdale Casino Brookline lifting total pins past 900 with 931 and 929, while Steere rolled 626 pins and a perfect 226 second string. Neighborhood of Newton trailed and the Brookline alleys, recently repaired, were praised for their quality.
On Carruths alleys Kammerers team 2316 Mt Washingtons 2128 On McCarthy Lemsons alleys Duffy McCarthy 2190 Murray Irwin 2075 Brockton Commercials 2601 Glen dens 2815 Haverhills Haverhill 2569 Lowell 2398 Lowell 2398 Brockton Shoe City Wheelmen 2815 Sabines 2396
Henry C. Jewett sells his entire trotting-bree stock as he retires from business. Thousands attend as Patchen Wilkes progeny bring top bids, including Henrico at $2100 and Robina at $5090. Prices range from under $200 to over $10,000 for select foals and mares in New York.
Ryan defeated Wise last night in a 150 ball continuous pool match for a $50 purse, by a score of 150 to 129. Professor Hall of New York gave an impressive exhibition of fancy shots as a prelude to the main game at Murray & Irwin's billiard rooms in South Boston.
In Beverly on February 13 the Montressas defeated the Consolations 2391 to 2036 to win the bowling contest.
Reports sketch a fevered boxing panorama with Fitzsimmons and Maher as principal draw cards. Stage plans include kinetoscope exhibitions, large city showings, and half-dollar admissions likely to draw hundreds of thousands. Local bets and challenge notices flood the scene as swimmers of bout rumors swirl.
Al Bellevue meets Stanton Abbott in three rounds at the Worcester Opera House tonight. Feb 28 features Professor Jimmy Kelley and Patsy Kerrigan in barrels at Lynn. Park Social and Athletic Club elects Ned Dailey president and others. Feb 22 armory event bills Sally Smith vs Johnny Lavack fifteen rounds, Nick Burley vs Charley Strong twelve rounds, Joe Gans vs Spike Sullivan twelve rounds. Briggs Mahoney bout off due to Briggs hand. Substitution Burley Strong praised. Sullivan and Gans praised for records and form.
Five thousand premium lists for the Boston Horse Show will be mailed from headquarters on Saturday. By early next week the entered horses should be announced, including G. Seward Webb with Matchless of Lonsborough. J. C. Crosby will exhibit hackney colts, progeny of Matchless, as Germania Band provides music for the event.
The Brooklyn Bridegrooms signings include Alexander Smith as catcher and Byron Byrne planning a spring camp in Charlotte North Carolina with about eighteen players. Baltimore touts Bowerman as a strong catching prospect while Philadelphia outlines an infield of Brouthers Hallman Nash and Cross. Manager Selee says he would pay up to ten thousand dollars for a target pitcher, with Cuppy or Young of Cleveland as the likely choice.
Charles H. Hoyt the playwright denied any serious pursuit of the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in New Hampshire. He plans a May sailing to Europe and says Governor Bussell may succeed Dr. Gallinger in the U S Senate. Ramsdell of Nashua is forecast to win the Republican nomination for Governor.
General Grant died from throat cancer linked to smoking. The ad warns thousands of men suffer dry, hard throats and could danger their lives. It promotes X Zalia gargle as a cure and cancer preventer available in 50c and $1 bottles at druggists.
Nearly 200 pupils at the Massachusetts Normal Art School enjoyed a reception and dance at Exeter and Newbury streets. The hall featured an impressionistic decor with a large painting Frosty Morning by George W. D. Hamilton above the platform. tableaux included The Danseuse by Miss Fernald and Portrait by Miss Pleadwell.
The McKenzie Garrison hosted the third grand levee at G A R Hall on Washington Street with a grand march led by Commander A H Majors and Miss Mary Burns. Attendees included numerous couples and individuals such as M J Kavanagh John Milligan John Taylor William Kavanagh S E Morse Thomas Hall J W Curren Henry Roemer William Mattie Stephen Houghton Charles Karscirck and many others.
Last evening in Puritan Hall at 95 Washington Street the inaugural Sligo Social Club entertainment took place. Attendees included Mrs O L Lavin and numerous married couples such as Mr and Mrs P Diegan, Mr and Mrs Patrick Higgins, Mr and Mrs Richard McKeon, Mr and Mrs T J Reagan, Mr and Mrs J Friel, Mr and Mrs K Redeiean, Mr and Mrs John McKeon, Mr and Mrs R Hart, Mr and Mrs T Mulligan, Mr and Mrs P Cunningham, Mr and Mrs Dan Coen, Mr and Mrs John McCune, Mr and Mrs Joe Chisholm, with a list of single guests Mary McKeon Rose Kelley Sadie Lavin Margaret Saul Mary McTiernan Katie Curley Susan S Gallagher Kate Marion Mary E O Lally and others.
The third annual ball of Company L, Second Regiment, N G S M, was held tonight in Houlton. Noted officers attending included Colonel George A. Philbrook of Augusta Lieutenant-Colonel F L Hoyt of Lewiston Major E E Newcomb Captain Eastport Captain E T Lee and Lieutenant Thomas McCulloch of Calais. The ball was a magnificent affair and the event of the season.
The second annual Somerville High School class of 94 reunion occurred last evening in Eberle Hall. The first glass workers ball was held in Union Hall. The L G Burnham Mutual Relief Association hosted its third annual dance in Monroe Hall at 67 Warren Street with Dobson's Orchestra providing music. Attendees enjoyed bunting banners and a late night of dancing and feasting.
Mrs. James S. Chaffee handed a large bundle to Chief Inspector Watts containing a sealskin cloak valued at 500 dollars and a 25 dollar case. She stated the property was in her home and she believed her husband’s possession was not legitimate. The items were turned over to the State police due to extensive exhibits at their headquarters.
The recovered plate and silverware, turned in by Mrs. Barrett and on display in Chief Wade's office, drew visitors as identifications were made. H. H. Hunnewell Jr of Wellesley identified a silver tray stolen in 1887, Miss Clara Newton of Newton Centre identified a silver mug and napkin ring stolen in 1889, and Mrs. S. H. Locke of Belmont identified twelve tablespoons and twelve forks stolen on July 6 in 1887 or 1883.
An anniversary celebration and officer installation for the Daughters of Eirinn auxiliary of Division 26 A O H Wakefield occurred at Hibernian Hall. Miss Bridget Donoughue led the event with an address. County President John P Mahony Dr O'Donnell of Lowell and John B O'Higgins of Boston spoke. New officers were installed and diplomas presented by John B O'Higgins before dancing followed.
A bold advert claims Salvation Oil will heal a burnt arm without a sear for 25 cents, pitching fast relief and simple treatment in a compact consumer notice.
Baltimore Feb 13 Delegates showed up sparsely for the K A W W convention closing session. A five member committee (Dean Massachusetts Cossum New York Harder Pennsylvania Cullmore Texas Perkins Massachusetts) was named to hear reinstatement appeals and report findings. The body adopted a proxy clause allowing members to be represented by proxy when the proxy holder is a member of the assembly and same division. The executive committee may pick the midsummer meet site by mail vote or by division officials, or by boards, as it sees fit. Reinstatement appeals: A Parker Rich Harrisburg Robert Jobin New Orleans L A Ryer Jersey City A W Cleaves Chicago Albert Price Ghent James Curry Aurora reinstated. Appeals for H Bruce Failing Guthrie Ernest Biggs Guy Anderson Mason Hess David Reed E N Robinson Guthrie Henry Perry Ogden C A Diamond Iowa R A Hunt Kansas City O E Robinson Plattsburg were rejected. A committee Sams Maryland Cossum Potter New York to study incorporation laws. next annual assembly site to be chosen by incoming exec committee. F J Titus Brooklyn urged reversal of life suspension. Cabanne St Louis urged reinstatement. motion to suspend life sentence to one year from effect adopted. Adjourned sine die at 2 pm.
Press club members plan a 7 p m departure from Northampton and Washington streets for a Medford outing in a special parlor car. The parade returns on an electric train. Members should notify Secretary Pease to join.
The report highlights L H Bliss weighing 502 pounds and riding an Ist bicycle with an original Truss Frame. It notes the frame’s inventor Mr Graham supervising construction and Bliss’s 95 season ride of a 24 pound America without issue, arguing no other make would withstand him.
The text notes the second Boston Bicycle Show opens tomorrow at 10 o clock with public admission and the Governor may attend on Saturday if the exhibition is daytime. A reply from H A Thomas, private secretary, asks for the start time on the 15th and notes the Governor has canceled all engagements for now.
At the New York Yacht Club annual meeting 127 members heard Captain L Cass Ledyard’s resolution urging the Earl of Dunraven to resign honorary membership after charges of foul play in the Defender races were found unfounded. J Pierpont Morgan urged delaying action, and an adjournment to Feb 27 was approved. Officers were re elected and the annual regatta date set for June 11.
A Lynn convention at Cutter's Hall elected delegates to the People's Party convention in Boston on February 22. The roster includes E. G. Brown I Skinner C S Beals A Dakin Chasiha Coulter Neil Currie Dr Webster M E Calkins W C Foley John Backstrom W P Bosworth P A Stedman A W Custance M Moran Thomas Carter John W Sherman Charles Palmer George W Nutting.
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