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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1909

Page

9

White and Gans Set for English Lightweight Title Showdown

Joera and Jabez White, the English lightweight, meet Gans in a 10 round bout at the National A. C. of New York on March 12. White has held the English title for eight years and aims for Welsh and Nelson in future eliminations. Also noted are Bowker’s Boston visit, McKinnon vs Gardner looming, Kubiak vs Ferguson slated, and Bob Wilson of Utica seeking New England 140-pound bouts in Boston.

Joera Jabez White National A. C New York Gans Nelson Britt White England Fred Welsh Johnny Summers Owen Moran Jem Driscoll Welsh Battling Nelson Frankie Neil London Bowker Boston Armory Club Ring Kubiak Sandy Ferguson Armory A. A Wille Ferguson Bob Wilson Utica N. Y Wilson Young Corbett Schenectady Corbett Eddie Murphy

M Call declines Dartmouth presidency offer

Congressman McCall declines the Dartmouth College presidency, writing from the House of Representatives on February 22 to General Frank S. Streeter, chairman of Dartmouth’s trustees. He cites his battle on education, loyalty to his current public service, and concern over governance as reasons for not pursuing the post.

Congressman McCall House of Representatives Frank S. Streeter Committee of Trustees Dartmouth College

Women Voters Win Victory Over Check List Omission

In Norwood, 500 women’s names unlisted for the school meeting will be added after a Board of Registrars interview with Assistant Secretary of State Boynton. The Assessor's clerk reportedly failed to return the women voters, risking their right to vote at the annual meeting.

Norwood Board of Registrars of Boynton Board of Assessors

Kennedy Cobb Bout Ends in Seventh Round No Decision

In Detroit Windsor fight between Charles Kennedy of New York and Harry Cobb of Detroit finished in the seventh round when Cobb fell unconscious. Cobb’s seconds claimed a foul but no decision was rendered and Kennedy appeared to have a slight edge.

Detroit Charles Kennedy New York Harry Cobb Windsor Cobb Kennedy

Mason Lectures on Olympic Games and European Gymnasiums

J Leonard Mason director of Brookline municipal public gymnasium spoke in Brookline Town Hall last night. He described the Olympic games in England and international gymnastic festivals at Frankfort Germany and toured European natatoriums and gymnasia.

J. Leonard Mason Brookline Brookline Town Hall Mason England Frankfort Germany

Brighton High Adopts Fast Baseball Team Under Coach Mathews

Brighton High School will be represented by a speedy baseball squad this season with William Mathews from Boston High School assigned as coach and instructor.

Brighton High School William Mathews Boston High School

Last Days of Red Tags at Wolf's My Clothier

The red tag sale at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets ends Saturday night. Dealers have driven strong buying interest since it began with prices he says eclipse prior concessions.

Wolf’s My Clothier Hanover Portland Streets Wolt

Fox Terriers Win Big Sweepstake At Beach Show

Six-dog fox terrier team won $200 first prize in a terrier sweepstakes at Mechanics’ Building last night. Rival Warren Remedy and Sabine Fernie led the field, with 87 smooth fox terriers entered amid 176 Boston terriers and other breeds.

Mechanics’ Building Warren N. J Sabine Fernie Sabine Fife Sabine Rabbit Sabine Kennels Orange Tex Warren Remedy New York Henry Jarrett A. Henry Higginson Middlesex Prophet Ridgeway Ruth Ridgeway Kennels White Plains N. Y Rock Ridge Driver Rock Ridge Kennels Greenwich Mepal Norman Mepal Kennels Ursula Windholme Kennels Islip Ay Ke Imperial George I.’. Richards Lynn Lansdowne Melksham George Bleinstein Buffalo South Hamilton Larchmere Kennels Latchmere Bittersweet Pilgrim Airedale Club Madam Fifi II W. C. Lipman Schenectady Lansdowne Devonside Darkey B. F. Lewis Lansdowne, Penn Ch. Prudence Ch. Bellman III Prince Mac E. W. Clark Egypt Mass Clark Daeing Prince N. W. Emerson Boston Lansdowne Killarney Rose Lan Roxbury Yorkshire Terriers Douro George I. Peabody West Medford Zena E. Battersby Brighton

Cattle Infected With TB Sold For Beef Under Discretion

Cattle inspectors debated transporting cows with tuberculosis to Somerville for disposal with some cows sold for beef. Dr. Austin Peters backed the practice while Frank W. Chase argued for stricter limits. Eight of Merry's 13 cows and 15 of Adams' 22 condemned cows were used for beef to save state funds.

Somerville Frank W. Chase Oak Bluffs Martha’s Vineyard Austin Peters Cattle Bureau Chase Peters Merry Adams Post Dr. Peters J. F. Adams Silas Merry Boston Mr. Adams

Cattle Contagion Controversy Stirs Martha's Vineyard

Indignant island residents question the transport of tubercular cows condemned by the State Cattle Bureau from Vineyard Haven to Somerville for slaughter. Farmers Adams and Merry report losses as inspectors defend the process and beef use while locals demand local killing and disposal.

New England Dressed Meat and Wool Company responds to Chief Peters

G W Hollis, general manager, disputes Peters Cattle Bureau claims. He confirms cattle condemned are sent to Somerville slaughter house but denies using any beef from even slightly diseased animals. He urges visiting the facility to verify operations and insists only healthy meat is sold.

New England Dressed Meat and Wool Company North Street Boston E. F. Swift Chicago G. W. Hollis Chief Peters Cattle Bureau Somerville Dr. Peters

State saves money by using tuberculosis cows for beef

Dr. Austin Peters of the Cattle Bureau explains that cows condemned for tuberculosis and killed under US supervision are processed at a Somerville slaughterhouse. Slightly diseased cattle can be sold for beef with state saving benefits, while badly diseased ones go to rendering.

Somerville Austin Peters Frank W. Chase Oak Bluffs State House Chase Peters Mr. Chase Mass Board of Cattle Commissioners Cattle Bureau Cattle Commission B. C. Cromwell Vineyard Haven Steamship Line Steamship Company James F. Adams Post Cattle Bureau of the State

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