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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1897
Page
2
Howrey lands a quick sharp assault halting the Boston boxer early as the champ presses, eyes nearly closed, in a tense opening round. The bout shapes a tale of grit and sudden momentum on the ring night.
George Dixon of Boston and Jack Downey of Brooklyn battled twenty rounds to a draw at the Broadway Athletic Club with Downey putting heavy pressure and days eyes swelling. A 4500 crowd saw Mayo defeat Mayo in the opener as betting favored Dixon while Downey weighed much more than the limit.
Peter Maher the Irish champion beat C. C. Smith Muldoon s Black Thunderbolt in six rounds at the Empire Athletic Club in Buffalo New York. Maher tired after an early burst and failed to show championship form as 800 extra chairs were added for the event and Pittsburgers attended in strong numbers.
Corbett leaves for Nevada with trainers Billy Delaney and Jack McVey after a day of handball and four rounds of boxing. Walter Watson of the Olympic Club says Corbett is in magnificent condition and fears Fitz may back out if he suspects Corbett is not a threat.
Dr. Lorimer interrupted a noon speech to praise Greece for resisting Turkish massacres, denouncing Europe for inaction. He urged "Hurrah for Greece" as the crowd roared in agreement during the Murphy meeting yesterday.
Charles McKeever of Philadelphia and Jack Everhardt of New Orleans fought six rounds in a lightweight bout at Arena Philadelphia. No decision was rendered but McKeever was regarded as the winner by the crowd. Horace Leeds of Atlantic City faced Jack Bennett of Pittsburgh in six rounds with no decision, Bennett deemed to have the edge by spectators.
A unique and instructive entertainment is planned gratis for the winter season. The program features carving and sculpture demonstrations in soap, promising unusual craft insight for attendees.
A crowded event featured attendees in elegant gowns from pink brocaded taffeta to white duchesse satin and black silk. Notable guests included Mrs. BE Sullivan, Miss Walsh, Mrs Fitzgerald and many other colony residents plus officials such as Election Commissioner James J. Costello.
Boston reports reveal Joseph Iasigi a Greek broker associated with modest stock trades at Charles Head & Co and F R Cordley & Co. Officials say he was not a heavy speculator. Greek Consul notes a misapplied money case and possible trust fund confusion. Somerset Club ties cited. arrest shocks acquaintances.
The dialogue shows Lawyer Coudert resisting a harsh framing and warning he may take the risk if presented a certain way as he approaches a magistrate. The exchange hints at legal maneuvering and courtroom tension.
Gilchrist and Co will host an exhibition of carving by a prominent New York sculptor. He will carve a life sized fac simile of Bartholdi's Goddess of Liberty from a solid cake of Castile soap weighing 600 pounds and measuring 7.12 feet high. The work will take most of the day, starting in the morning and finishing in the afternoon.
The National Sporting Club of London declines to permit the proposed bout between Eddie Connolly the American and Dick Burge following a recent ten round draw with the Olympic Sporting Club of Birmingham.
A long list of individuals including Creed Miss Harris Dolan Reardon Hayes Fitzgerald OLeary Walsh ODay OBrien Drohan Murray Kails Williams Jaquith Keltie Donovan OConnell iley Foley Walsh Alderman Salem Charles Kelley Daly Sprouls Fenno Donahue Carberry Carey Hawes Strange Gaffney Cunniff Duffy Naphen Morrison Prendergast Harkins Lynch Castle Casey Casey Carney Lynch Lynch Toomey Lena Hanley Mundy Crowley Dowd Casey Toomey May Lynch May Collins Mahoney Crehane Harrington Bryant Mahoney Scanlan Minton Minton Gately Gately Mulhall Me Morrow Hughes Toomey Collins Finnegan Brett Holland O Connor Slattery Scanlan Hayes Morrill Meagher Meagher Barry. trote and agreed to be responsible for lasigi s appearance in Centre street court tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock. All parties concerned then left the court. Assistant District Attorney Lindsay said afterwards that the law relating to the exemption of representatives of foreign nations from being arraigned in civil courts was evidently framed in the belief that the dignity of the representatives and of the nations themselves would be harmed by such an appearance. He said he believed this would cover criminal courts as well. Tasigi refused to stare at what hotel he would pass the night.
Moustapha Bey, the Turkish minister, complained to Secretary Olney about New York police handling of Turkish consul Joseph A. Iasigi in Boston. The dispute centers on whether a foreign consul is subject to federal process only, with state authorities alleged to lack jurisdiction. Olney declined to comment on any potential action.
A Post reporter tour of State Street offices and the Stock Exchange failed to reveal evidence that Mr Insigi was a heavy stock market speculator. Acquaintances among Boston brokers doubt he engaged in substantial speculation in New York or local markets. He was well known among bankers and brokers, who largely viewed him as conservative in financial matters.
An 1897 Boston Herald excerpt argues health hinges on digestion and stomach function. It extols a self repairing body, explains digestion energy, and promotes Puritana by Prof. Dixi Crosby as a remedy to strengthen stomach walls, reduce inflammation, and speed digestion.
Chief Inspector William B. Watts said police traced stocks of the Derieux and Villardiere estate and found Tasigi hypothecated them all. Bonds remain missing while railroad stocks were moved to Curtis & Motley and Charles Head & Co. He noted prior statements and new warrants alleging embezzlement dating from 1893 to 1894 and discussed statute limitations on a 1889 charge.
In Cambridge Judge Hammond presided over Middlesex Superior Court where John Marks was convicted of breaking and entering and larceny at Waltham. He received four to six years in State Prison. Louis Jacquith, escaped from Cambridge House of Correction and was recaptured in Lowell. He was serving three years for breaking and entering and was sentenced to nine more months in the House of Correction after his current term.
An outline view shows the stomach with front wall removed revealing the inner lining. Labels identify the outer stomach wall, duodenum section, esophagus entry, pylorus gate to the duodenum, and a magnified inner surface with dark spots marking gastric juice mouths.
The stomach is a curved pouch averaging five pints, with strong walls and a mucous lining dotted with pits that lead to gastric tubes. Digestive juices soften food as the walls knead and move it, dissolving nutrients for absorption. Adequate secretion, from fourteen to twenty pounds daily, is essential to prevent fermentation and disease. Dr. Woodbury notes inflammation and excessive mucous as a common cause of digestive disorders.
Lynn workers in the D. A. Donovan & Co. shoe plant walk out over a new price list for cutting shoes. National President Tobin arranged a wage restoration to 17 dollars weekly, but minor item changes stalled signing. Strikers gather at 8 Munroe Street and vow to continue the fight.
In Haverhill on River street a strike idled twenty five teams and one hundred men at Thayer and Maguire's shoe shop. Dispute centers on lasting prices after a new factory price list. Maguire claims one price was fixed five months ago and arbitration was offered for the other. A Friday meeting failed to occur. a noon gathering of about fifty lasters voted to quit work until a settlement is reached.
In Rowe Davis iron pyrites mine sees a strike by seventy five or more men after manager Stranahan refuses information. The walkout began with ore placers on hoisting skiffs and spread through sympathy to nearly all workers. Demands include reduced hours and higher pay.
The Harvard Congregational Church ladies hosted seventy five members for a New England supper in the Brookline chapel. Speakers included Rev Dr Addison Rev William F Lyon and Rev Dr Barbour. Addison praised Greek aid to Greece against Turkey. Lyon spoke on slums and suburban growth noting a 63 percent Boston population rise in ten years.
Advertisement lists items such as diamonds watches jewelry silverware clocks manicure sets banquet lamps offered on instalments. Orders by mail or telephone will receive prompt attention from The American Wringer Company Boston Broadway extension successor Met. Mfg. Co.
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