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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1900

Page

3

Carruth leads in candle pin match at Roxbury Night

Carruth quintet totaled 1455 pins to outdistance Webster in three games. Freeman posted 126 for the individual high, Hedge 308, and the Websters fell in all three frames. St James took two from Roxbury, Meyers swept McCarthy at Cambridge, Murray and Irwin won three straight over Jefferson, while Jameson shaded Central in two of three.

Carruth Webster Roxbury Websters Freeman Hedge St. James O'Connell Meyers McCarthy Cambridge Murray & Irwin Jefferson Jameson Central Bowler Ellis Ay Laurence Potter Sys Freeman Sowler McLaughlin Eatty O. Ee Whiton Mobil Ae Murphy Sete Caswell Fees Dennison Ee McQuade MelIsaacs Aia Swasey Atwood Himeon Hackett Brown Lee M'Carthy Meee Hall Atte Henry Ome Tossi Seer Kelly Ed Bean Murray & Iravin, Towler Finnegan McGrath Seem Callahan SS &S Rt Kertram Bray Coleman Wilby Seer Murray Kevin Central Tit Rowler Donnelly Oninn Frank Nay Har Tpoubiss Toe Ot Togers Tenes Ney Burns Te McPhillips Sone Terres Raymond Serene

Eastern Packing beats Beacons in Carmill bowling series

Eastern Packing Company won all three games against the Beacons on Carmill alleys in the Trade League. The team rolled nearly 2500 pins across three strings, a top mark this campaign. Captain Cooke led with 538 pins. teammates Taylor Gleason and Coe also topped 500. Fulton Wheelmen sweep Mets to claim series in ub Tourney Association.

Eastern Packing Company Beacons Carmill Cooke Taylor Gleason Coe Fulton Wheelmen Ub Tourney Association Mets Metropolitan

Boston Terrier Show Prizes At Mechanics Building

The prize list for the upcoming dog show to be held at Mechanics Building on April 3, 4, 6 and 6 features numerous plate and monetary awards. Special prizes include the Boston Terrier Club trophies for best bitch and best dog or bitch, with entry details and prize splits, plus a puppy bowl and a silver vase for all breed produce. Each trophy requires three wins to transfer ownership. entries are due at the superintendent’s office on Washington Street.

Mechanics’ Building Boston Terrier Club Mosten Boston Terrier Dwight Baldwin Focum 12 Far Washington Street

Allied Printing Trades Ball Held in Charlestown

The first annual ball of the Allied Printing Trades Council of Boston took place at Roughan Hall City Square Charlestown. About three hundred couples attended with representation from all unions. Grand march led by Mr and Mrs D J McDonald Floor Director and Mrs John Fenton. Richard J Moore served as floor marshal.

Allied Printing Trades Council of Boston Roughan Hall City Square Charlestown D. J. McDonad John Fenton Richard J. Moore

Boston Club Faces Crowded Roster Ahead of Season

The Boston club may battle a crowded roster as new signings Dineen Freeman and Barry raise competition among regulars. Selee asserts only needed players will be kept, while considering three training sites and possible spring games in Virginia. An Eastern Baseball League meeting in Worcester aims to firm up the circuit for the next season.

Boston Dineen Freeman Barry Washington Selee Teddy’ Lewis Cambridge Harvard New England Willis Pittenger Springfield Nichols Duffy Hamilton Stahl Hot Springs N. C Asheville Virginia Jesse Burkett Malachi Kittredge American Association Worcester Association Oval Eastern Baseball League

Harvard Baseball Coaches Picked Amid Fresh Optimism

Captain Bill Reid convened a meeting of candidates for Harvard baseball noting strong turnout and focus on a nine win season. Bart Hayes will be head coach until Dr. Nichols returns on April 4, with Ted Lewis and Hamilton aiding pitchers and baserunning, while Nichols is urged as the seasoned choice.

Harvard Waseball Bill Reid Ior Dr. Nichols Bart Hayes Nichols Europe Ted”’ Lewis Hamilton Bosters Jie Harvard

Harvard Freshmen Elect Captain and Appoint Manager

The Harvard freshmen basketball team elected RoC. Dorr as captain and appointed KH. Swarts as manager. The year’s work was outlined and J. IK. Clark, 1 L., was retained as coach.

Harvard Roc. Dorr

Boston Contingent Named for Indoor Games at Georgetown

Boston athletes from Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association and Boston College to compete in Georgetown Indoor Games. Dick Grant to run two miles against Alex Grant of the University of Pennsylvania. Riley a top sprinter and winner of a 20 yard dash. Fall River Golf Club joins the USGA. Franklin Field golf fees set. Roxbury Latin School plans indoor meet at Tech gym on Washington’s Birthday with handicaps. Newtowne Club Cambridge cancels indoor games. Dorchester’s A F Wilkinson issues skating challenge for ten miles or less with any amateur rink.

Boston Georgetown University Dick Grant Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association J. P. Lucas J. C. Riley Boston College Alex Grant University of Pennsylvania Riley Fall River Golf Club United States Golf Association Franklin Field Roxoury Latin School Tech Gymnasium Washington Newtowne Club Cambridge A. F E. Wilkinson Warner Avenue Dorchester John Olmstead Wilkinson

Collegiate Relays and Water Polo Highlight Big Show

Harvard Yale Columbia and Penn head a water polo field with Cornell possible. The relay race lands on Feb 14 in Mechanics Building. If Columbia and Penn wish to match water polo, a Feb 24 option exists. Five swimming entries close Feb 17 with John Graham B A A at 216 Washington Street.

Mechanics’ Building Harvard Yale Columbia University of Pennsylvania Cornell Knickerbocker A. C Chicaro A. A New York St. Louis

Missing LA W delegate Nat Butler Leaves Philadelphia Assembly

The national assembly of the LA W at Philadelphia lacks delegate Nat Butler of Cambridgeport chosen by racing men. Butler questions paying his own travel costs, highlighting tensions between the racing board and amateur wing as the league fights to retain amateur control amid allied handicappers and press agents.

National Assembly Philadelphia Nat Butler Cambridgeport League Butler Racing Board George Me

Racing control in doubt as amateurs may depart

The article notes the league facing a possible loss of racing control with a race to secure one third of votes to retain amateurs. If Conway W. Sams is elected president and the assembly fails to two thirds vote, ex-Chairman Mott could again head the racing board. Sams opposes racing control and backs road development, suggesting a reshaping of priorities.

A. W Boston Sams Chicago New Baseball Association New York Hiliett James I. Ingraham Lynnfield New England New Mingland

Boxing Gossip Echoes Bets Controversy in Gardner Wandler Bout

The column compiles reader inquiries about bets on the George Gardner Jimmy Wandler Brooklyn bout. It notes bets were reportedly off by an announcer, questions referee Billy Madden’s authority, cites past cases, and lists various boxing personalities seeking matches and updates from New England and beyond.

T Am George Gardner Jimmy Wandler Brooklyn Gardner New York Lilly Madden Billy Madden Toso John Kelly Wayers Salem Kid Coley Burl Lynn Tommy Boles Billy Hennessey Bob Ringwood Kirtland Ringwood Joe Reddley West Boston Jack Carew Young Quigley Harry Milholland New England Cambridge Tom Wilson Bath Ber- Min N.il Maurice Sullivan Manchester Trocks Bradley Lawrence Atlantic Yacht Club Bill Daly N. Y Brecdeford Kid Rogers Danny Snyder Young Duffy J. IL

Sharkey to Meet Fitz in Heavyweight Challenge

Tom Sharkey accepted Bob Fitzsimmons challenge for a heavyweight bout in New York on February 14. Fitzsimmons proposed a $10,000 side bet and warned he will fight Sharkey if Jeffries does not agree within a week.

New York Tom Sharkey Bob Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons Jeffries Sharkey

Salem and Plymouth Lead Scores in Regional Meet

Salem and Plymouth posted strong showings with points against Lynn Lawrence Clinton Brockton Waterbury and Providence in a regional tally. Brockton and Waterbury also contributed notable scores as the meet narrowed to team totals.

Salem Lynn Lawrence Clinton Brockton Plymouth Waterbury Providence

Department store tax hearing hears testimony on impact

The State House committee on judiciary heard from KEK. W. Burdett and a procession of witnesses including William H. Adsett William H. Welch George B. Tenney and Eben T. Jordan. They argued department stores help small shops raise rents and employment while questioning tax effects and noting rising store counts and payrolls. The session adjourned to March 9 with further testimony planned. Annie Winnefred Alden of Malden remains missing since February 6 with family fearing kidnapping or foul play.

Kek. W. Burdett Senator Innes Committee On Judiciary State House William H. Adsett Chelsea William H. Welch Lynn Welch George B. Tenney Houghton & Dutton’s Charles W. Whittier Jorden, Marsh & Co R. H. White's Morse Mr. Whittier Lawrence Whitcomb Whittier John H. Corcoran Cambridge John F. Falvey South Boston Burdett Timothy Smith Roxbury Retail Dry Goods Association John C. McInnes Worcester McInnes

Missing Annie Alden Baffles Malden Inquiry

In Malden on February 14 residents seek Annie Winnifred Alden of 19 Kimball Street. A Post reporter found her father Oscar F. Alden at the home, who said Annie returned Feb 6 at 6 15 PM with her sister and appeared in good spirits.

Malden Annie Winnifred Alden Kimball Street Alden Oscar F. Alden

Valentines Bring Odd Tales To A Mail Carrier

A humorous Valentine story follows a weary letter carrier on Lovers Day as playful envelopes reveal unexpected gifts and mistaken identities. A tailor’s bill, a typewriter joke, and a matinee girl’s gift add comic color to the postman’s routine through a day of quirky surprises.

Steen Valentine D Merchant Gray

Postman Delivers a Valentine From His Own Daughter

A humorous tale about a postman who receives a grand valentine from his daughter as he helps deliver mails and depicts various romantic misadventures and disguises. The verse follows tangled stories of wives, husbands, actors, and a Turkish bath setting, ending with the postman’s tender moment.

Macbeth Valentine Twag Cc. H. Lincoln

Democrats Win in Kentucky Contests Judge Taft Denies Jurisdiction

In Cincinnati and Frankfort on February 14 Judge Taft ruled the federal court lacked jurisdiction in most Kentucky state office contests, denying injunctions against the Kentucky State Board of Elections and Democratic candidates except for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Governor Taylor announced the decision and vowed further action, seeking injunctions against Beckham and Castleman to stop them from assuming duties.

Cincinnati Kentucky Taft Frankfort Taylor Associated Press Art William 8. Taylor Louisville J. C. W. Beckham John B. Castleman

Kelley Brown wedding in Charlestown at St Francis de Sales

Peter F. Kelley a Charlestown businessman wed Katherine Brown of Baldwin Street at St. Francis de Sales Church. Bridesmaid Mary Brown and best man Edward M. Gallagher attended. A wedding breakfast followed, gifts were exchanged, and the couple departed to Washington then California for several months before returning to Charlestown.

Peter _F. Kelley Charlestown Katherine Brown Baldwin Street St. Francis de Sales Church Francis M. Supple Mary Brown Edward M. Gallagher Kelley Washington California

Live Wire Doomers Debate at Elim Sermon

In a sermon titled Live Wires and Doubters, Iclder Sandford warned that disobeying God brings lethal shock while accepting him grants joy. He threatened death to critics and foretold miracles and a Boston funeral where a corpse would rise. Continuous prayer at Elim is planned from nine to three today.

Iclder Sandford Boston Shiloh

Salem Aldermen Name New City Officers in Shakeup

At the Salem meeting the Mayor nominated John W. Haree as city marshal John B Skinner as assistant city marshal and George H Blinn as captain Four regular officers were dropped and replaced by reserve officers Sergeant John M Beckford and two patrolmen were not reappointed with no substitutes named amid talk the changes follow criticism of liquor law enforcement and all nominations were confirmed

SAI Board of Aldermen John W. Haree John B. Skinner George H. Blinn John M. Beckford

Maud Gonne Speaks for Boers in Brockton Tonight

Miss Maud Gonne spoke in support of the Boers at the City Theatre in Brockton amid strong cheers and jeers. The crowd hissed at the mention of Joseph Chamberlain as she concluded and then returned to Boston.

Brockton Mass Maud Gonne City Theatre Joseph Chamberlain

Southern Pines Resort Promotes Health and Leisure

Southern Pines in North Carolina touts itself as a premier health and pleasure resort on the Seaboard Air Line with renowned golf links and several hotels. Excursion tickets are on sale at all ticket offices, including the Boston office at 346 Washington Street.

Southern Pines North Carolina Directt Totels Biney Words Inn Ozone Hotel Prospect House Bogton Washington Street

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