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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1895
Page
3
A historic health notice touts Scott s Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with Hypophosphites as essential for recovery from consumption. It argues temperament and exercise matter, stresses continuous intake, and claims emulsification improves assimilation and digestion, urging against substitutes.
Features at Indiana Bicycle Company salesrooms on Columbus avenue include music by Germania Orchestra and first samples of a new tandem at 245 Columbus. Roxbury Bicycle Club members opened the Mattapan Road Club house with a band, while visitors include agents for Morgan Wright, George Pierce Company, and Pop Manufacturing. The Amusing Gazette questions abolishing the word white from the L A W constitution, noting sectional tensions and race divisions within leagues and unions.
Diamond Dust notes a season opener for Louisville in Birmingham Thursday. Players moves include Cleveland offering Young or Childs to Philadelphia, St Louis seeking Arthur Clark, Cincinnati after pitching, Clarkson aiming for Boston, Gumbert signing with Brooklyn at 2400 dollars with a Sunday-game release clause, Hatfield signaling willingness to sign Louisville despite a 75000 legacy, Phillies opening with 21 signed players, Cross Weyhing Hallman unsettled, Joyce Mercer unlikely to wear Washington uniform, Wag er and Schmelz hesitant, Louisville traveling uniform to be black with blue originally planned, Captain Nash in tenth Boston season alongside McPhee's Cin record.
Turftalk notes Hazel and Mary Karr pacing strong times, with Hazel at 2:11 and Mary Karr at 2:24 as Mystic Park opens. J Hill leads New Orleans riders while officials warn horses not declared by January 20 will be recorded at 2:40-9/10 unless faster times exist. A New Year Book lists thirty-three trotters, including Sundl Maud Belle Vara and Dan Cupid, with several mares and sires from New York racing in 1892 brood stock. The 2:10 pace group includes Whirligig Clayhontasoonstone Vitello B B Wilkes Kitty B Sterling Allie L among others.
The Charlesbank Athletic Club directors postponed the Thursday meeting to Monday February 25 at Bumstead Hall. Captain William Daly Jr defends the club against rumors of selling membership tickets, asserts legal authority for member meetings, and criticizes biased press coverage. The note also covers boxing news and remarks on industry integrity within Boston sports journalism.
Baltimore report details President Hanlon of the National League committee on playing rules proposing a larger pitching rubber eight inches taller and wider, limited oversized gloves to catchers and first basemen, a bunt hit definition, umpires declaring infield or outfield fly on contact, and fines to curb persistent arguing by players.
Williams College manager Moseley announces a full spring schedule beginning April 10 with Holy Cross at Williamstown and May 30 Amherst at Williamstown. The slate includes Yale Yale at New Haven, Dartmouth and Vermont trips, and a June run with Union and the University of Vermont among others.
Dartmouth held a mass meeting in Hanover to vote on withdrawing from football and baseball leagues after Williams and Amherst voted against medical students playing for Dartmouth. Resolutions urged delaying final action, proposing one year of league play not counting toward championships and sending issues to athletic committees for study. Dr Edward Cowles of McLean Asylum represented Dartmouth at the gathering to resolve the Caverly Herne controversy and the 1894 football championship.
The National Steeplechase Association was incorporated today with principal offices in New York City. Directors named include August Belmont Frederick Gebhard Foxhall P Keene and Frederick H Prince of Boston.
In the first race over five and one half furlongs selling Thackeray won with Jolly Boy second and Fasset third finishing in 1 21 and time. The five-eighths mile second race saw Mikey R first Jersey Pat second and Plaintiff third with a 4 14 time. Gorman edged Billy Boy to take third in the three quarters mile third race. In the six and one half furlongs fourth race Watch Charm led Cadet and Gey aging t with Time 1 35. The one mile fifth race selling saw Monte Ca first Peter Jackson second and Time May E third with a 2 00 time.
In New Bedford New Bedford beat Pawtucket 13 to 3 while Providence defeated Banton 8 to 4. Scores reflect local standings and recent games for the two teams.
In Asbury New York February 18 delegates from across the United States gather for the League of American Wheelmen meeting. Over 100 delegates attend with spirited discussions on key issues including securing the annual meet and other matters before the group.
A spirited contest between Asbury Park and Boston over the next meeting place ended with Asbury Park receiving 81 votes to 68 for Boston. The morning session covered officer and committee reports, including Luscomb on L A W finances and roads, noting a 10,000 member drop and proposals for two meets yearly.
In Haverhill, a mass meeting of about 1500 union shoe factory workers was held at City Hall. Secretary T. T. Pomeroy presided as the strike was extended six weeks and a 20 percent levy on weekly earnings was approved to aid strikers. Eight hundred attended a strikers benefit entertainment by lady minstrels at the Academy of Music.
The Connecticut Baseball League was organized in New Haven with James H. O'Rourke as president secretary and treasurer and directors Thomas L. Riley Thomas Hayes James O. Gorman James H. O'Rourke and J Claude Gilbert. Norwich New London and Norwalk are sought to complete eight clubs. Four games weekly two away two home. A monthly salary cap of 800 per club was set.
The Aladdin Jr. company reports a Wednesday morning wedding between William Straight a stage hand and Flora St Clair a chorus girl from Hendersons American extravaganza. The Castle Square Theatre workers shared a gift umbrella prize for the pair presented by James H Duffy with a light admonition to avoid opening them inside the theatre.
Lawrence report says Joseph McDade was assaulted by Michael J. Mahan in Hall's block on Methuen street this afternoon. Mahan, about 35 and drinking, bit McDade on the nose during the altercation as McDade escorted him to the door. Mahan was arrested.
A Central News despatch reports 300 foreign marines from warships are landing in Pekin to protect legations amid rising Chinese suspicion and possible friction. Japanese forces secure Liu Hung Island and may move on Shan Hai Kuan as Li Hung Chang plans a peace mission.
Inspectors Prior and Fitz reported to Chief Engineer Williams on the Central fire station in Quincy being unsafe. They noted horse stable settlement, wide floor joist spacing, unstable heavy partitions, and attic roof truss mortises not pinned or bolted, with gear loosened by settling.
In New York on February 18 about 900 electrical workers walked off the job. The Building Trades Council warned that any firm employing nonunion electrical workers would trigger a citywide strike of up to 80,000 tradespeople within a 50 mile radius. The walkout stems from a demand for an eight hour workday, separate from wages.
In Brockton on February 18 Italian man Saneric Adotice visited 251 Crescent Street and beat and kicked Joseph Deangeli's housekeeper, his former wife, rendering her insensible. Adotice fled before discovery. jealousy is suspected. Deangeli says Adotice lived at 15 North Bennet Street, Boston. The woman remains in a precarious state.
Six miners were killed and five injured in a mine gas explosion at the West Bear Ridge colliery, Reading Coal and Iron, Mahanoy Plane. Four injured were likely fatally burned.
Patsey Broderick and Jimmy Boyle battled at the King Philip Club with both weighing 114 pounds. Broderick, faster and craftier, out-fought Boyle throughout. In the seventeenth round Broderick floored Boyle three times, leading to a towel being waved as Boyle remained on his hands and knees after the ten count.
Sacramento lawmakers pass a February resolution favoring the craciathin at a state assembly event. The measure expresses support and outlines the plan for the proceedings in the capital.
Feb 18 in Fall River the police commission overhauls assignments across central and outer stations. Old central beat officers transfer to suburbs while suburban officers move into central areas. Lieutenant Maloney swaps with Brocklehurst and a permanent liquor squad is formed with Officers Barker and Brown.
Officers of the Ninth Infantry met at the East Newton Street armory to finalize plans for tonight’s ball. Hundreds toured the grand decorations as the regiment’s band prepared a program starting at eight, with the Governor expected to arrive and be greeted by a guard of honor.
Company C under Captain Quinlan to be received by Colonel Bogan and his regiment in his room. After the grand march he will be escorted through the armory and hold a reception in his box at the center of the ballroom. Expected attendees include General Peach and staff, General Bridges and staff, Major Duchesney and staff, Major Kemp and staff, Colonel Bancroft and staff, Colonel Clark and staff, Colonel Mathews and staff, Colonel Dodge and staff, Colonel Parsons and staff, plus officers of the first and second corps of Cadets and the Naval Battalion.
Cal McCarthy the former featherweight champion weighed in at 122 pounds and fought Joe Craig of the Scottish American Athletic Club in a ten round bout at Oakland Rink. McCarthy fought cleanly while Craig used foul tactics. the contest ended in a draw.
The regular weekly meeting of the Young Men's Congress last evening featured sharp parliamentary debate over creating a tariff commission with full regulatory power. Affirmative authors were Solis and Apsey, negative were Harber Webster and Fitzgerald, and adjournment occurred during the debate.
Charles Ludwig, a mechanic, was waylaid by two men in a lonely Preston spot last night. They bound him, robbed him of 366 dollars, then threw him down the bank of the Shetucket River.
Lawrence February 18 The Democratic city committee organized tonight with T F O Hearn named chairman Thomas Green elected vice chairman 8 Danagan named secretary and D P Desmond treasurer in the meeting held here this evening.
Kidney trouble shows as back pains and neglect worsens illness. Kidneys clog and fail to clear impurities, altering composition. Early attack is crucial. Baker's Kidney Pills target backache and kidney troubles if taken promptly. Druggists sell them for 50 cents. Free book on backache.
A Washington report notes a concurrent resolution by Mr. Stewart of Nevada opposing buying gold coin over silver, amid debates about gold bonds and coin value. Senate discusses bond payments, the President’s role, and a gypsy moth eradication amendment. Appropriations bill funds Treasury notes, Blaine property, and various public works including lighthouses, with totals around $41.5 million, plus Senate action on the silver bill and adjournment.
In Washington on February 18, rules were suspended in the House and a bill passed to raise the minimum monthly pension payment to survivors of the Mexican and Indian wars to twelve dollars. The naval appropriation bill discussion followed with a point of order by Mr. Sayers. Debate continued as the chair, Mr. O Neil, deferred decision until tomorrow. Separately, Mr. Reed of Maine introduced a bill seeking fifty thousand sixty dollars for a public building at Biddeford Maine.
Colonel Mason S. Colburn, a prominent Vermont Republican and longtime figure on the Republican national committee, died this evening in Manchester. He served in the state House and Senate and was a noted railroad man.
A reader submitted puzzle titled Pike's Peak or Bust tests wordplay skills with clues hinting at geography and history. The challenge invites solvers to unravel themed phrases, rewarding correct completions with pride and local bragging rights.
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