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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1895

Page

3

Suspension Set For McDuffee In Track Rules Clash

Eadie McDuffee is suspended three months from Feb 16 for refusing to race under ref Frial during the oember events in Madison Square Garden. Suspension ends May 16, with no race dates affected, just before Decoration Day, as Somerville Cycle Club heads to town today.

Carl Cubberly Eadie McDuffee H. N. Raymond McDuffee Frial Madison Square Garrt Somerville Casey Press Cycling Lab Joseph Hworth Mr. Haworth Bergmann E. A. Reynolds Mr. Reynolds Johnny Coreman W. S. Hill H. C. Boutelle F. J. Tutein H. A. Dennison C. W. Racliffe Messrs. Mardon Annis Somerville Cycle Club Peer Cycle Team

Diamond Echoes Set For Ooklyns In Season

Daly will be at second base for the Ooklyns as Byrne fails to land McPhee from Cincinnati or Bonner from Baltimore. President Stucky of Louisville threatens to sign second baseman Pfeffer, whether reinstated or not, with Pfeffer now at New Orleans and a contract reportedly in transit.

Dave Foutz Tom Burns Billy Shindle Tom Daly Don Dailey Young Grffin Corcoran Stein McClosky Louisville New Orleans Fred Pfeffer McPhee Patsy Tebeau Cleveland Mack Savannah Tebeau Pirates Tony Mullane Antonio Jim Mutrie Giants Freedman New York Polo Grounds West Mutrie Pete Browning St. Paul Gommy Pete Allentown Mike Kelly Kel Amos Rusie Daly Ooklyns Byrnes Cincinti Bonner Baltimore Stucky Fred Effer Pfeffer Byrne

Nashua Considers New England Baseball League Team

A committee from the New England Baseball Association led by F J Leonard and Edward Norton visited Nashua to discuss placing a Nashua team in the six city circuit. Norton was assigned to Nashua and the group received encouragement. Grounds may be enlarged and a formal organizational meeting will be held to finalize plans.

Nashua N. H F. J. Leonard Edward Norton New England Baseball Association Norton

Henry E Bowden Mentioned for Lamps Superintendent Post

Henry E Bowden of Ward 24 is talked about as a candidate for superintendent of lamps. He is known among associates as Henry, has deep knowledge of gas and electricity, has studied the subjects extensively, and his long experience as manager for a major Boston coal firm fits him to handle large expenditures and a large work force.

Henry E. Bowden Ward Henry Boston

A Good Thing Japs at Harvard

A feature 소개 titled A Good Thing! JAPS AT HARVARD profiles Japanese students at Harvard with photos and engaging conversations. It highlights their intellect and compares them to the Yankees of the East, promising lively chats and insight into their experiences.

Society High Kickers Record Holders at Brookline Club

The Kickers' Club in Brookline showcases record holders famed for grace and suppleness. No men need apply. The piece highlights elite female performers and notes standards of selection.

Kickers’ Club Brookline

Boston’s Old-Time Beauties Gathered for Charity

Famous masterpieces of Boston’s Back Bay beauty portraits will be gathered from numerous mansions to grace a charity collection. Proceeds from the sale or exhibition will benefit a local philanthropic cause.

Boston Back Bay

Charlesbank club chiefs tried for unpermitted boxing show

William Daly Jr and John Keenan of the Charlesbank Athletic Club faced Municipal Court before Judge Burke for staging a boxing exhibition at Bumstead Hall on January 21 without a required permit. About 1200 attended, with $2 initiation fees and 7 cent monthly dues noted. defense argued no public assembly, but judge ruled the club by laws circumvents the ordinance and upheld guilt, with sentence deferred for appeal.

William Daly, Jr John Keenan Charlesbank Athletic Club Municipal Criminal Court Burke Bumstead Hall T. J. Barry Donovan Ringer Division 2 J. J. Driscoll Daly Barry Harry Carlin William Daly Charles F. Laris

Dollar gas push grows in Jamaica Plain dispute

Jamaica Plain advances demand for one dollar gas as residents on Seaver street split rates. Brookline and Jamaica Plain Gas Co ownership and consolidation plans stir state house debate. Advocates urge a citywide dollar gas provision with Brookline’s possible exit framed as unlikely due to regulatory hurdles.

Boxing Gossip and Boxing Court Rulings at Local Club

In Municipal Court Judge Burke rules against accepting last minute initiation fees for boxing club applications, sending the matter to the Superior Court for final decision. Charlesbank Club members must secure tickets before attending the OBrien Binney fight. new joiners can apply at the Post office. Peter Maher and Jim Hall box tonight at Suffolk Club, with futures impacted for both. Frank Erne sails to England seeking a Johnston match. Jim Harrington’s bout with Tom Brown canceled due to illness, with alternate plans for Kid Driscoll. Buck Connelly to arrange Starlight vs Marshall. McCarthy vs Smith ratified for next week with forfeits to be posted.

Burke Charlesbank Athletic Club Dick O’brien Ed Binney The Post Peter Maher Jim Hall Suffolk Club Maher England Peter Jackson Suffolk Frank Erne I. N. Franklin George Johnston John J. Quinn P. D Cooper Street Boston Charlesbank Club Jack Burns Brockton Burns Pickaninny Rob Roy

D A R elects new president general in congress

Washington February 21 The Daughters of the American Revolution chose Mrs John W Foster of Indiana as president general replacing Mrs Stevenson who cannot serve another term due to the order's constitution Mrs Charles Sweet Johnson was elected vice president general by acclamation.

Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Stevenson John W. Foster Indiana Harrison Charles Sweet Johnson

Shuman Co Wins NYNH&H Railroad Uniform Contract

A. Shuman & Co. have received the contract to furnish uniforms for the employees of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company.

McCarthy Fights Moore at Woburn Club Drawn Outcome

In a Woburn Athletic Club boxing event at the skating academy last night about 509 spectators, including many from Boston, saw M McCarthy and Dick Moore. Moore won on points but the decision was later declared a draw due to agreement rules requiring a knockout.

Ird Woburn Athletic Club Skating Academy Woburn Boston Tom Salmon Young Boyle Charlestown Young Shaw Lawrence Boyle Tom McCarthy Dick Moore Nelse Innes al Dowling Nick Long Moore McCarthy Rob Roy

A Parable of the Talents Told at Lunch

A city official recounts a Sabbath school tale about Freddy and Charlie using the parable of the talents to illustrate a point. The story ends with Freddy admitting he kept nothing while Charlie shows initiative, drawing laughter from colleagues.

Frank Atwood Freddy Charlie

Special Court of the Society at Young's Hotel

The Society of Colonial Wars of Massachusetts will hold a Special Court at Young's Hotel at 3 this afternoon. Walter Gilman Page will read a paper on George Washington 171-1758 and His Services to the Colonies.

Society of Colonial Wars of Massachusetts Young’s Hotel Walter Gilman Page George Washington

Senate Action on Mexican Obsequies Resolution and Indian School Funds

The Senate reported a foreign relations resolution praising Mexico for honoring late U S minister Gray and directing copies to Mexico. Credentials of Benjamin Tillman to succeed Butler were filed. Debate over sewer bond funds and an Indian appropriation bill continued with votes to retain two education items for Hampton and Lincoln Institution. no quorum at evening session and adjournment followed.

Washington Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Turpie Indiana United States Mexico Gray Benjamin R. Tillman South Carolina Butler Irby Allen Secretary of the Treasury Harris Tennessee District of Columbia Lee Hampton Lincoln Institution Philadelphia Yeas

Cable Bill Killed in House Vote on Hawaiian Cable Plan

Washington February 21 The House defeated the Senate amendment to the diplomatic and consular bill by 114 to 150 delaying plans to contract for a cable to the Hawaiian Islands The vote split largely along party lines with Republicans and Populists in favor and Democrats opposed Advocates tied to annexation while opponents warned of expansionism and possible annexation motives

Washington House Senate Hawaiian Islands Draper Massachusetts United States Tucker Virginia Annexation Sickles New York Hill Yeas

United States loan premium on London stock exchange

At the close of business the United States loan stood at a 51 4 premium. The North German Lloyds steamer Ems sailing from Southampton to New York carried 208000 pounds sterling in gold.

London The Stock Exchange United States Lloyds Ems Southampton New York

Cadet Appointments Issued for West Point

Washington February 21. The following cadet appointments to the Military Academy at West Point have been issued Lewis Brown Jr of Newport Rhode Island and Rogers L Barstow alternate from Mattapoisett Massachusetts.

Washington Military Academy West Point Lewis Brown, Jr Newport R. I Rogers L. Barstow Mattapoisett Mass

Income Tax Return Extension Clears Senate Path

Washington February 21 The bill to extend the time for making income tax returns to April 15 has passed the Senate and proceeds to the President for his signature.

Washington Senate

Navy ships suffer repairs and rumors from Honolulu to Boston

The Bulletin reports multiple defects from repairs on the cruiser Boston and the gunboat Bennington to rumors about the Philadelphia Yorktown and Olympia. The Philadelphia lies disabled in Honolulu harbor with starboard engine damaged and port engine strained. Yorktown boiler tubes are failing and require major work. Boston construction errors are alleged.

San Francisco Bulletin Boston Bennington Philadelphia Yorktown Olympia Honolulu

Entries at New Orleans Horse Races Summary

In New Orleans races Legrande won the first, with Tramp second and Emperor Billet third. Joe Woolman led the second race with Springtime second and Luke Parks third in 1 24. Third race saw Hollywood first Daphne second Jacko third Mme 1 17. Chimes dominated the fourth race while Jim Henry placed second with Tester third in 2 01. Remaining five races include Ixon second 3, and me 1 42.

Legrande Tramp Emperor Billet Joe Woolman Springtime Luke Parks Hollywood Daphne Jacko Mme Chimes Jim Henry Tester Ee Ixon E 3 Verdi Seen Ener Ereer Jim T Saee Eithel W Rabbit Dick White Churchill Clark Darwin Wedgewood Joon Preeserecsens Francis Pope Dollie Ee Tramotter Ee Wwe the Monk Ben Wilson Eee Blakemore Belle Stout Charley Beewess Eves Old Dominion Hopeful Silver Prince See Rancocas Miss Mamie Woodruff Gee Whiz Dave Pulsifer Hodgson Bill White Tippecanoe St. Pancras Anna McNally Walter Talbot Walter O Dr. Reed Atari Chenoa Joe Hill

Where Is Captain Spinney Missing Skipper Of Harvester

Captain Eldred Spinney, missing skipper of the Harvester, has not been heard from since leaving a restaurant after visiting a friend in Scollay square at 12:30 Wednesday morning. Harbor divers will search for the body off a wharf as crew and Malden friends believe foul play or a fall into the harbor may have occurred. Spinney, 82, 5 feet 10, sandy complexion, light mustache, wore a dark suit and black Derby. He carried about $225.

Eldred Spinney Harvester Captain Spinney Scollay Square Malden Spinney M. Whalen

Trotting News Brings Bets, Breeding Deals and Derby News

Hamilton pace records and breeder announcements color this report. L A Davies sells a two year old by Roy Wilkes to W C Hines while Rollo the fast five year old by Jerome Eddy joins John Kelly at Fleetwood Park. A Paris Ky owner sells Bourbon Wilkes progeny to S A Paddock of Brooklyn and George Robens trains promising two year old George Starr. Thayer of Lancaster bets Ralph Wilkes against Constantine in a $500 side match at the New England Breeders meeting. Mystic Park stakes and Rhode Island fair follow Hartford meet. A suckling foal to Henry of Navarre and Morello’s new California home are noted. Derby winner Chant sprains a curb delaying speed, and Tree Top dies at Alexander Island.

Clara K Hamilton Canada L. A. Davies Roy Wilkes Des Moines W. C. Hines Bald Mound Ill Blue Bull Rollo John Kelly Fleetwood Park Jerome Eddy Gray Betsy Mambrino Patchen James Miller Paris S. A. Paddock Brooklyn Bourbon Wilkes Albatross Coaster Coastman Coast Boy George Robens Grand Rapids Mich Alcyone George Starr Direct Red Girl Red Wilkes John E. Thayer Lancaster Mass Ralph Wilkes Mr. Graham Constantine New England New England Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association Mystic Park Hartford Lucien O. Appleby Henry of Navarre Morello Chase Ranch California Katie Pease Chant Tree Top Tremont Althea Alexander Island

Horace Partridge Co Plans Open House for Wheelmen Today

The Horace Partridge Company at 335 Washington Street invites cyclists and interested persons to a today exhibition with a 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. collation and souvenirs for early attendees. A. Langford leads Wolffs display, and Pope Manufacturing Co extends all day open house. The riding school will be open for inspection as wheelmen drop by the “free lunch route” to view the 9 1 2 Columbia. There are hints that Boston dealers may form a local board of trade to curb price cutting and bad debts, with several dealers already willing to join. The Orient Company’s new catalogue, with fine half tone illustrations, is praised.

Horace Partridge Company Washington Street A. Langford Wolffs Pope Manufacturing Company Columbia Boston Board of Trade Post Johnson and Hicks Johnson Hicks Orient Company India

Petition to convert brick building into stable on Tremont Street Boston

The petition to convert a brick building at 1207 Tremont Street, Ward 19, into a stable with forty stalls, is set for council review on March 11 at 3 PM. Notice must be published three times in local papers and copies served to adjacent property owners.

Boston builder seeks consent to erect four-stall stable

Freelon Morris of 36 Parsons Street submits a petition to City of Boston on February 18, 1895, seeking consent to erect a wooden four-stall stable on Surrey Street Ward 25. The plan adheres to statutes and ordinances governing stable erection, occupancy, and use, with dimensions 44 by 82 feet.

Board OF Aldermen OF City of Boston Surrey Street Freelon Morris Parsons Street

Boston Petition for Stable Building on Kilsyth and Lanark

Henry Pfaff Jr seeks consent to erect a wooden stable with six stalls on Kilsyth road at Lanark road corner in Ward 25 Boston. Structure measures 55 feet by 38 feet and complies with city statutes on erection occupancy and use of stables.

Boston Board OF Aldermen City of Kilsyth Road

Notice of petition hearing in Boston city matters

A city board orders notice to interested parties that on Monday March 11 at 3 PM it will consider granting the petition. Objections may be heard. Publication in the Boston Post and Boston Daily Traveler three times, final issue ten days before the hearing. Copies served on owners of adjoining estates. Passed. J. M. Galvin, City Clerk.

City OF Boston Board of Aldermen Boston Post Boston Daily Traveler J. M. Galvin Boston Traveler

Trade Outlook Delicate, Mixed Signals Across Regions

Bradstreet's notes a short week with irregular general trade and some renewed confidence from the emergency bond issue. Iron and steel are barely active, textiles soft in New England and Pennsylvania, and coal price stability with hopeful pool efforts. Wheat, corn, coffee, and refined sugar show minor gains while wool remains weak. cotton goods stay barely steady as buyers adjust bids.</s>

New York Bradstreet’s New England Pennsylvania United States Seattle Telegram Ohio River Valley Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Cleveland Cincinnati Louisville Detroit St. Louis Kansas City Omaha Duluth Minneapolis Portland Ore Seattle San Francisco

Citizens' Municipal Union holds second meeting at United States Hotel

The non partisan educational group met last evening with about thirty members. Ex Alderman Hallstram presided. Officers elected include President Bordman Hall and Vice Presidents Hallstram Fottler and Smith, with Samuel W Meachum as secretary and John Marsh as treasurer. Executive and finance committees named with local figures.

Citizens’ Municipal Union United States Hallstram Bordman Hall Charles W. Hallstra

Pike's Peak or Bust Soldiered Across the Range

A terse item notes a bold frontier slogan "Pikes Peak or Bust" tied to a sale across multiple outlets, with brisk references to widespread availability and travel impulse. The brief hints at a Western adventure mood and a rallying call for excursion or prospecting.

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