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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1904

Page

3

Roanoke Club Boxing Meeting Ended By Police Interference

Boston police under orders from Pemberton square disrupted the Roanoke Social and Athletic Club amateur sparring event. Captain Peabody halted the affair after spectators watched bouts become too competitive, claiming men would be arrested for hard blows. The incident challenges rumors that Judge Emmons and the Police Board allowed amateur boxing. B. H. Benton (Rob Roy).

Emmons Boston Roanoke Social and Athletic Club Captain Peabody Station 8 Peabody Pemberton Square Roanoke Judge Emmons B. H. Benton Rob Roy

Big Crowd Fills New England Kennel Club Dog Show

A large holiday crowd attended the 2th annual dog show at Mechanics Building by the New England Kennel Club despite poor weather. The event featured expanded space and two judging rings with Boston terrier classes in the evening. Notable attendees included George D. Mandell, Thomas W. Lawson, Rudolph Agassiz, and many society figures. Awards highlighted Sabine kennels in smooth-coated fox terriers, Co. K. Harley in wire-haired fox terriers, and top open classes for various breeds. Today's schedule lists judging across many breeds and frequent exhibitions by performing dogs.

New England Kennel Clob Mechanics’ Building George D. Mandell Myopia Hunt Club Hamilton Gerard Bennent Essex County Club Thomas W. Lawson Rudolph Agassiz Harry D. Bennett Hannah Stevenson Wigglesworth Lemuel Hitchcock J. Brooks Frothingham Charles D. Hodges Boston Terriers Bayside Kennels Brookline Kennels Walter E. Stone Selwonk Kenne Beagles James Mortimer H. W. Smith James Howe Walter H. Hanley Sabine Kennels Co. K. Harley's Wandee Coastguard Herbert J. Ogden B. F. Lewis Ch. Mark John Helding Mr. Hanley Lamphier

Brookline High School Meet Caps Off A Closely Fought Year

Brookline High School held its annual town hall meet with juniors scoring 30 points to clinch first, seniors 23, and the good showing by the third years. Track captain T. C. Defriez led with 10 points, while J. Shine followed with nine. Notable moments included two Runkle School boys aged 10 and 11 competing in the 20 yard dash.

Brookline High School Brookline Town Hall Goohs T. C. Defriez Philip Gray Runkle Murphy Willet Brown Andrews Shine B. Davison J. Shine Canister Leimball E. H. Edward R. A. Potter T. Hill R. Skidmore Ose Ee Hill Erhard

New England Kennel Club Hosts Lunch at Lenox Hotel

The New England Kennel Club held a luncheon at the Lenox Hotel yesterday during the opening of the dog show. Samuel Hammond, club president, presided over the gathering as eighty five members attended.

The New England Kennel Club Lenox Hotel Samuel Hammond

New School Record At Milton Academy

Milton Academy closed meet yielded a new school record in high jump by senior S. Warren clearing 5 feet 75-8 inches. Former mark was 56 feet 65-8 inches. Afternoon events include intermediates with the 12 pound shot and juniors with the 8 pound shot, plus standing high jump and wrestling bouts.

Milton Academy S. Warren

Yale and Princeton Stage Dual Gymnastic Exhibition

Yale and Princeton joined in a dual gymnastic exhibition in the new gymnasium before a large audience. Both teams showed careful training, but the Yale men excelled in the finish of their work.

YALE Princeton N. J

Briggs Easily Defeats King in New Bedford Bout

Jimmy Briggs of Chelsea defeated Tommy King of Fall River in a staged 15 round match held in New Bedford. King showed little advantage as Briggs unleashed a fusillade of body punches and jabs, forcing the towel save by King’s seconds in the 10th round. The semi final Ashley vs Sullivan ended in a draw, and Sam Langford defeated Willie Lewis in the Warren A. C. event in the second round.

New Bedford Jimmy Briggs Chelsea Tommy King Fail River Briggs King Guy Ashley Peter Sullivan Fall River Sullivan Sam Langford Cambridge Willie Lewis New York Warren A. C Langford

Auto Dealers Open Season Tour Draws Crowds

Hundreds visited the auto mobile and bicycle dealers despite bad weather. Sales and orders were recorded as visitors noted growing power and cylinder counts. The event highlighted foreign cars increasing and featured the 60 horsepower Mercedes driven by H S Bowden of Waltham with Bowden’s racing ties to Vanderbilt Jr. in Florida races.

Stanhope Street H. 8. Bowden Waltham Ormond Beach Bowden W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr

Help for the Sick via Dr Shoop Restorative Postal Offer

A plea to send a postal card to Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin to obtain six bottles of Restorative at a stated price with a one month trial. The offer promises payment by the supplier if unsuccessful and asserts a high cure rate gathered over 12 years, urging readers to consider helping someone in need by facilitating contact.

Dr. Shoop Shoop Racine Wis

Dr Shoop's Restorative Coeia on Kidneys at Risk

Fragmentary OCR item mentions treatments and books by Dr Shoop. References include restorative coeia and discussions of kidneys and the doctor’s risk, with uncertain sequence and titles. Notable entities: Dr Shoop, kidneys, various book numbers.

Detroit Nets Two Big League Infielders For Coming Season

Detroit Michigan February 22 The Detroit baseball club completed deals for two big league infielders Greminger from Boston to play third base replacing Joe Yeager traded to Buffalo and Clyde Robinson from Washington to cover infield spots. Purchases were outright with rumored cash around 5000 dollars plus the new owner Yawkey funding. Greminger and Robinson will join the club on its southern trip late next week amid no external opposition as all NL clubs waived claims to Greminger Ban Johnson approved the Robinson deal. Manager Barrow released Jim McGuire to the New York Americans and signed H Hoffman of Wilmington Independent. The Stovall Lush trade with Cleveland nearly completes the roster for next year.

Detroit Mich Detroit Baseball Club Greminger Boston Joe Yeager Buffalo Clyde Robinson Yawkey Jeffries Robinson Delehanty Ban Johnson Barrow Jim McGuire New York Americans H. Hoffman Wilmington Stovall-Lush Cleveland Stovall

Chelsea Boxing Meet Called Off by City Authorities

Chelsea officials canceled a scheduled boxing event at the Chelsea Athletic Club citing police and mayoral intervention after reports the bout between Sandy Ferguson and Walter Johnson would proceed. Ferguson, under bail for alleged robbery, was among the billed principals as Boston spectators arrived.

Chelsea Judge Emmons Boston Chelsea Athletic Club Sandy Ferguson Walter Johnson B. H. Benton Rob Roy

Fitzsimmons defeats Dunning in minute long bout

Black Fitzsimmons ended Bill Dunning of Maine in a 90 second first round at the Pastime Athletic Club Portland Me. Dunning quit after a light stomach punch ending the heavyweight challenge in dramatic fashion.

Portland Black Fitzsimmons Bill Dunning Maine Pastime Athletic Club Dunning

Everett High School Tops YMCA in 48 to 12 Victory

In Everett on February 22, the Everett High School basketball team defeated the YMCA 48 to 12. At the Armory, Company B of the Eighth Regiment beat Malden Independents by 2 to 9.

Everett Everett High School Armory Company B Eighth Regiment Malden Independents

Doctor Blair's $10 Guarantee Offer Ends Feb 29

An old newspaper ad promotes a medico osteopathic cure offer by Doctor Blair. It guarantees treatment for $10 until cured if patients apply in person by March 1, with money refunded if not cured and treatment to start by February 29. The offer applies to all diseases and includes all costs, but after March 1 rates rise.

Doctor Blair Blair

The Rapid Healing Claims Stir Community Interest

Reports describe swift cures without protracted treatment or dangerous drugs. Testimonies urge readers to investigate and verify the rapid health recoveries and the methods behind them.

Nervous Trouble Patient Praises Doctor Blair Treatment

Mrs. F. A. Hickey of Chelsea Massachusetts describes severe dizziness heart attacks and sleep loss. She says after one treatment at Doctor Blair's offices her symptoms vanished and she is entirely cured.

F. A. Hickey Shawmut St Chelsea Mass

Mrs Thomas Reports Relief After One Week Treatment

Miss Mary Thomas of 128 Florence Street Everett says fifteen years of nasal and throat catarrh caused throat soreness and mucus dropping, hindering singing. After one week under doctor Blair the patient improved enough to sing without trouble.

Mary Thomas Florence St Everett Ctor Blair

Clan Cameron Are Champions in Tug of War

In Music Hall East Boston a crowd of 800 watched Clan Cameron defeat Thomas Francis Meagher tug-of-war team in two straight pulls. Meagher, unbeaten NE champions, had over $500 on the line with 10 to 7 odds. Cameron team outweighed by about 150 pounds and pulled ahead each heat. Cameron lineup: Campbell Patterson McDonald McKay. Meagher: Coffey Garton Callahan Dee. Captain Kennedy of Framingham refereed.

Music Hall Boston Thomas Francis Meagher New England Clan Cameron Meagher Meaghers Camerons Cameron Campbell Patterson McDonald McKay Coffey Garten Callahan Dee Kennedy Framingham

Kidney Trouble Cure at Blair's Care

Mr. BE Powers of 88 Boylston Street reports severe back and kidney pains for five years. Doctors diagnosed diabetes but under Dr Blair's care he improved quickly, avoiding drugs and feeling like a new man.

BE. D. Powers Boylston St Blair

Memory Return After Doctor Blair Treatment

Mrs. Elisabeth McKernan of 5 Sterling Terrace Cambridgeport says she suffered long memory loss and mental clouding. After treatment by Doctor Blair she reports memory now clear and restored to normal function, calling it a rebirth in effect.

Elisabeth McKernan Sterling Terrace Cambridgeport

Doctor Blair Acknowledged For Large Medical Practice

Doctor Blair graduated from the medical department of the Western Reserve University in 1885 and did post graduate work at the New York Polyclinic. His credentials are endorsed by medical colleges or state boards in twelve states and he runs one of the nation’s largest specialty practices.

Doctor Blair Western Reserve University of Cleveland Ohio New York Polyclinic New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Blair

Deafness Cured by Doctor Blair’s Medico Osteopathic Treatment

A historical advertisement claims rapid relief from chronic deafness and head noises. It attributes deafness to three causes: Eustachian tube blockage, thickened ear drum, and stiff joints in the ossicular chain. The ad asserts a wholly new method cures even long standing cases with fixed certainty.

Doctor Blair

Cured Without Medicine by Doctor Blair

Alfred White of Elm Street Everette Mass recounts years of back trouble with sharp pains and sleepless nights. After using Doctor Blair’s treatment he reports immediate relief, no drugs, and now sleeps through with no pain, praising the doctor’s miracle cure.

Alfred White Elm St Everett Mass Stover Blair Doctor Blair

Turner's Testimony Credits Blair Nerve Treatment

Mr. Co W Turner of 86 Bostop describes long misery from headaches and nervous troubles. After Dr Blair’s careful examination and four treatments, pain ceased and stamina returned without any medicine. He praises the doctor’s method as effective across his body.

Mr. Co. W. Turner Bostop Blair

Home Treatment Doctor Blair Offers Mail In Cure

Dr Blair markets a home treatment program for distant patients with a mail in option. Applicants before March 1 may receive consultation treatment and medicines for a ten dollar cure with no extra charges. A free Diagnosis Blank is mailed upon request.

Blair

Hughes Traded for Tannehill to Boston Ameri

Manager Jimmy Collins closed the Hughes for Tannehill deal, sending Hughes to New York in exchange for left handed pitcher Tannehill. Collins announced the trade by telegram from Buffalo, praising Tannehill as a top left hander. Tannehill and Chesbro previously anchored Pittsburgh, now joining New York American forces. Local fans hail the acquisition as a strong replacement for Hughes.

Jimmy Collins Boston Ameri Club Hughes-Tannehill Boston Dineen Young Hughes New York Tannehill Collins New York Americans Jack Chesbro Pittsburg Chesbro Buffaloo Jameds Collins

Pig Dinner At Revere Veterans Honor Firemen

About 300 men from the Revere Veteran Firemen Association and guests filled G A R Hall for the sixth annual pig dinner. Charles F. Perry presided, Frank E. Pray acted as toastmaster, and after dinner attendees sang America with speeches by Chief H A Spencer of Chelsea F R Kneip of Revere and Daddy Pray of Quincy.

Revere

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