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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1903

Page

8

Dunraven Sees Bright Outlook for Ireland Land Bill

London reports Lord Dunraven, chairman of the Irish landlords and tenants conference in Dublin, voiced hopeful views on a forthcoming land bill. He cited King Edward and British public figures as favorable, predicting a just, generous offer could yield a final settlement and ease tensions in Ireland.

London Earl of Dunraven Dublin Ireland Lord Dunraven Edward Great Britain United States

State Socialist Labor Party Holds Boston Conference

The Socialist Labor Party met at Templar Hall in Boston to discuss district divisions, distribution of literature, and establishing the New York Labor News Company branch. Delegates from major cities heard encouraging reports on rising activity and membership in the Socialist Trade and Labor Alliance.

Socialist Labor Party Templar Hall Washington Street Socialist Trade and Labor Alliance New York Labor News Company Boston Daily People Weekly People Monthly American Federation of Labor American Labor Union Knights of Labor Boston Teamsters Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union Socialist Republic

Mystery on Wiget Street Ends in Failing Health

Miss Ellen McLaughlin 69, an old North Ender now of Lowell, lies at the Relief station dying from cerebral hemorrhages after being dragged into 22 Wiget Street by two unknown men in a likely unprovoked assault. Police of Division 1 investigate while a priest administers last rites.

Ellen McLaughlin North

Alfred Payson Gage Dead Pioneer Boston Teacher

Alfred Payson Gage a veteran Boston educator and long time master of physics at the English High School died aged 66 or 67. He taught in Boston schools over 36 years and helped inaugurate the first high school physics laboratory. He authored three physics texts and several manuals. He leaves a widow three daughters and four sons. Funeral Thursday at 3 at his Arlington residence.

Alfred Payson Gage Boston Ane Mr. Gage New Hampshire Hopkinton Colby Academy Dartmouth North Carolina Gage Dahlgren Sherman New York Gilmore Seaver Jason Street Arlington

Foul strike rule adopted after joint league meeting

At a Chicago gathering on February 23 the American and National leagues and the National Association of Minor Leagues adopted a uniform foul strike rule. The session also added a new section on the diamond layout and amended the balk rule.

Chicago National Association of Minor Leagues James A. Hart Chicago National League Club J. H. Farrell Max Fleischman Cincinnati National League American League Loftus Washington Shibe Philadelphia Bruce St. Louis Hart Hanlon Brooklyn Fleischmann Farrell Powers Sexton Western Association Ban Johnson

Sweeney's Superiority In City Boxing Draw At Criterion

In a 15 round bout at the Criterion A C Jimmy Gardiner and Patsy Sweeney fought to a draw. Sweeney led early and dominated most rounds with superior work though Gardiner pressed in the late rounds. Johnny Sheehan and Johnny Powers drew in eight rounds while Jack Riley stopped Ben Alexander in two. James Kennedy won over a rival.

Jimmy Gardiner Patsy Sweeney Criterion A. C Sweeney Gardiner Johnny Sheehan Johnny Powers Jack Riley Ben Alexander James Kennedy

Roach Wins in Six Rounds Under Referee Lannon

Pat Roach battles through six rounds with Joe Lannon acting as referee. The outcome and venue are not specified in the readable text.

Pat Roach Joe Lannon

McCormick Falls to Kid McCoy in Washington Club Bout

Philadelphia fighter Jack McCormick lasts six rounds against Kid McCoy in a bout at the Washington Sporting Club. McCormick is outclassed, taking a ten count ten times and landing only once, remaining on the defensive throughout.

Philadelphia Jack McCormick Kid McCoy Washington Sporting Club McCormick McCoy

Atlantic Y. C. Boxing Bouts Draws and Wins

A large Atlantic Y. C. boxing crowd attended yesterday afternoon to watch four lively bouts. Jimmy Briggs and Billy Ryan fought to a fast 10 round draw with Briggs seen as the better man. Young Cuneo lost in six to Young Pantz. Youtty Sydney and Yotme McHody drew in six. Johnny Butler defeated Billy Jordan in four. Fred Bush refereed.

Atlantic Y. C Jimmy Briggs Billy Ryan Briggs Young Cuneo Young Pantz Youtty Sydney Yotme McHody Johnny Butler Billy Jordan Fred Bush

Onondaga Club Hosts Afternoon Sunlight Party and Evening Bout Show

The Onondaga Social and Athletic Club held a sunlight party at its Canal street rooms yesterday afternoon. In the evening members enjoyed a smoke talk and athletic entertainment featuring several three round exhibition bouts. E. Nixon served as master of ceremonies.

Onondaga Social and Athletic Club Canal Street E. Nixon

Salem bout ends in draw for bantam champion Goodwin

Twelve of the fastest rounds in Salem featured a match between Chester Goodwin, New England bantam champion, and Tommy Feltz of Brooklyn. Referee Fleming called it a draw, though many spectators believed Goodwin deserved the decision.

Salem Hoffman A. C Chester Goodwin New England Tommy Feltz Brooklyn N Y Fleming Goodwin

Bryson Wins 10-Round Decision at Essex A C

Bryson defeated Jack Hamilton in a ten round bout at the Essex A C last night. Bryson dominated with clean body and head punches. Prelims ended in a six round draw between Tommy Duffy and Young Nadeau and Al Delmont beat Tom Cunningham in two rounds. Ed Russell beat Joe Heath in two rounds. Dan Donnelly officiated.

Young Bryson Jack Hamilton Essex A. C Bryson Tommy Duffy Young Nadeau al Delmont Tom Cunningham Ed Russell Joe Heath Dan Donnelly

Harvard Defeats Brown 6-0 in Hockey at St. Nicholas

Harvard blanked Brown 6 to 0 at St. Nicholas Rink in a decisive hockey victory. Harvard dominated from start to finish, sustaining control throughout the game.

Harvard BROWN New York St. Nicholas Rink C. F. Beard South Framingham Mass L. D. Knott Lebanon M. L. Craney St. Louis F. E. Brown Sanborn Iowa J.C. Curryer St. Paul Minn

Calumet Wins Two From Towanda In Mystic Valley Candle Pin

Calumet defeats Towanda by 16 pins in the Mystic Valley Candle Pin League. Brown posts the best single string and Purrington earns the three string high with 286 as Calumet totals 1254 to Towanda 1238 with late scoring by Philbrick Brown and other teammates.

Winchester Calumet Towanda Brown Purrington Ee Philbrick Goodwin Sawyer Corey Lowell Rich'dson SH Smith Bolewine

Prisoners Perform Minstrel Show at East Cambridge Jail

Jokes and songs featured at a minstrel show put on by prisoners at Middlesex county jail in East Cambridge yesterday morning. Sheriff Fairbairn and deputies were the butt of many jokes. George L. O. Perry, held on two murder charges, could not attend due to hospital confinement. Miss Nina Danforth attended as a spectator.

Middlesex County East Cambridge Sheriff Fairbairn George L. O. Perry Nina Danforth

National Army and Navy League Mustered In East Boston

In Grand Army Hall East Boston last night Major P J Grady commanded the muster of the National Army and Navy League of Spanish War Veterans conducted by Captain Frank Dodd of Lowell and …

Grand Army Hall East Boston P. J. Grady National Army and Navy League of Spanish War Veterans Frank Dodd Lowell Michael J. Murphy National Army of Spanish War Veterans

Officers Installed Amid Fraternal Rites

The officers installed were Michael J. Murphy commander J C Gibbons first lieutenant C J Donahue second lieutenant M J Flaherty adjutant J F McCarthy quartermaster J J Sullivan and M J Cashman trustees.

Michael J. Murphy J. C. Gibbons C. J. Donahue M. J. Flaherty J. F. McCarthy J. J. Sullivan M. J. Cashman

Hecht Club Ball Benefits Hebrew Industrial School

The Hebrew community in Boston attended the Hecht Club Ball at Copley Hall last evening for charity. Nearly a thousand youths joined the grand dance led by J Waldstein and Miss Mary Waldstein with 100 couples in the main event. Guests included Jacob H Hecht and Mrs Hecht, Max Mitchell and Mrs Mitchell, Meyer Bloomfield and Mrs Bloomfield.

Boston Hecht Club Copley Hall Hebrew Industrial School J. Waldstein Mary Waldstein Jacob H. Hecht Hecht Max Mitchell Boys’ Industrial League

Zenith Lodge Ball at Commonwealth Hall East Boston

The midwinter hall of Zenith Lodge I O O F was held in Commonwealth Hall East Boston last night. Noble Grand Arthur Negus led the grand march with Mrs Negus as his partner and Arthur Negus as floor director assisted by Stephen M. Favour and a list of aides.

Zenith Lodge Commonwealth Hall Boston Arthur Negus Negus Arthur £. Negus Stephen M. Favour J. H. Townsend F. H. Stone O. A. Wherle J. E. Palmer George H. Battis R. O. Hughes F. H. Bean C. H. Atkinson E. C. Bagley J. S. Small G. P. Reed J. H. Bilwell A. H. Downing C. O. Stevens J. T. Frame

Opening of Gardner Palace a Disappointment to Public

The Boston event showcases Mrs. Gardner's palace with Roman floors, timeless artworks, and rare rooms but leaves visitors underwhelmed enticed by curiosity only. Crowds view Italian Renaissance works, Zorn sketches, and remnants from Raphael to Titian, while Rae-laden halls and guards limit access. A notable Botticelli Madonna draws attention, yet overall attendance and price spark public critique.

Childe Hassam la Farge Merion Miller John Ruskin Troyon Turner Whistler Zorn Isabella S. Gardner A. Zorn Mrs. Gardner Boston Public Library Sargent Raphael San Antonio Perugia Christina Sweden Orleans Fedro Inghirami Vatican Julius the Second San Angelo Gardner Inghirami Volterra Botticelli Lucretia Squarcione Mantegna Crivelli Leyland Fra Lippi Francesco di Stefano Pesellino Florence Japan Huntington Avenue Rome Fens Anders Zorn Winter Palace Pekin Ace Verona Venice Guardi Longhi Robert Fenway Palace Titian Europa Rubens Philip II of Spain France Charles I England Lord Darnley Paul V Italy Velasquez Philip IV Cellini Michael Angelo Luciani Anne of Austria Anne Jack Gardner Jack

Free trial bottle offer for Dr Kennedy Remedy in Boston ads

The Boston Post promotes a free trial bottle of Dr Kennedy's Remedy with a coupon. Participating Boston stores include Walker-Rintels Co Adams House Drug Store Epstein Bros and B O G C Wilson. Readers may obtain a sample for kidney liver bladder or blood concerns without purchase obligation.

David Kennedy The Boston Post Wm. H. Knight Court St Walker-Rintels Co Boylston St Adams House Epstein Bros Tremont St B. O G. C. Wilson Boston

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