Boston Athletic Club to Send Four to the Olympian Games
The Boston Athletic Association plans a four-man team for Athens May Olympian games. Members include Tom Burke, E H Clark, Arthur Blake, and F W Lord with Tommy Curtis as a potential fifth. Burke holds the 44-yard crown and will run 100 400 and 800 yard events. Clark is Harvard’s top all around man with strong jumps and throws. Blake, ex Harvard, will run 1000 and 1000 metre events and the Athens to Marathon run. Lord excels in hurdles and broad jump. Curtis shows promise after strong finishes at the Ninth Regiment games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Athletic Association
Athens
Tom Burke
E. H. Clark
Arthur Blake
F. W. Lord
Lord
Tommy Curtis
Thomas E. Burke
Burke
New England
New York
T. H
C. Tindall
BE. H. Clark
Harvard
Blake
Marathon
Weters
Stephen Chase
Harvard Practice on Holmes Field Closes with Two Outfield Squads
Captain Dean oversaw about twenty Harvard players split into two outfield groups on Holmes Field amid sliding drills and grounders at Carey building’s cage. Coach Bond assisted, with F W Thayer watching. Penn to enter quad race. freshmen crews to row in tank for first time today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Harvard
Holmes Field
Felder Band
Carey Building
Bond
F. W. Thayer
Harvard Cycling Association
Charles River Park
University of Pennsylvania
Tilton Alumni Feast Elects New Officers
The Tilton Seminary Association met at Young's Hotel with Rev D C Knowles presiding and readings about liberty and Mary Elizabeth. George Forrest Weeks of Hawaii spoke as the final guest. officers for the coming year include Foster president Sargent secretary Cass treasurer Forrest and Clement Chase and Emerson on the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilton Seminary Association
Young's Hotel
D. C. Knowles
Packard Cass
Mary Elizabeth
George A. Emerson
W. P. Odell
George Forrest Weeks
Hawaii
F. A. Foster
Waltham
John M. Sargent
Belmont
George M. French
Malden
A. W. A. Nelson
Jamaica Plain
Ella Forrest Dow
Lynn
Arthur T. Cass
Tilton
N. H
Samuel W. Forrest
Boston
Lizzie F. Clement
West Somerville
Laura FE. Chase
Melrose
Everett
Jessie E. Clark
Bunker Hill Day Plans and Carnival Association Elected
Charlestown votes to form the Seventeenth of June Carnival Association with Alderman Edward W. Presho named president. An array of officers including George N. Swallow J J Corbett and others are elected as vice presidents and organizers. Plans for campaign work begin with regular meetings and membership expansion. Next meeting set for Friday evening to organize special committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Forbush
J. J. McCarthy
J. J. O'Callaghan
W. W. Stover
John S. Flanagan
Edward A. Carter
Francis Meredith
James D. Coady
Fred EB. Burnham
William H. Brine
Barnard Upsets Eames In Cushion Carom Handicap
In Lowell Sam Barnard defeats Fred Eames of Boston in a cushion carom handicap. Eames, the New England champion, was set to 200 against Barnard's 150 but managed only 167 while Barnard hit 150. The match took place at Yet Golden's parlors tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Golden’s
Fred Eames
Boston
New England
Sam Barnard
Eames
Bar
Barnard
Hames
Warner's Safe Cure Praised by Congressman Leader
In Washington Congressman Daniel Lockwood cites Warner's Safe Cure as a modern health remedy after several public figure deaths. He notes a government employee and his wife who credit the product with restored health and strength, a sentiment echoed by other prominent men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Lockwood
Warner
Government Printing Office
Wisdom from Mrs Carnes on Warner's Safe Cure
Mrs H P G Carnes, a Butler resident, describes eight years of severe female ailments eased by Warner's Safe Cure after a druggist recommendation. She reports rapid improvement after a single bottle and claims the remedy reliably relieves and cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. G. Carnes
Butler
Warner
Defending the Flac: Grosvenor Claims Kidney Cure
Prominent official D. A. Grosvenor describes prior kidney injury with blood in urine and pain. He credits Warner's Safe Cure with a complete cure and lasting health, claiming it never failed against such kidney complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Service
D. A. Grosvenor
Warner
Poster show ends today after Boston crowds
The Last Day poster show at Pope Manufacturing closes today after a six month tour. It drew large crowds and wide criticism for advertising art and sample work from Europe and the United States, with stops in Hartford New York Baltimore Philadelphia New Orleans St Louis Louisville Chicago Denver San Francisco and a charity open two days weekly at the Boston venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Manufacturing Company
Boston
Europe
Hamburg
Paris
United States
Francisco
Denver
Hartford
Weltham Comet riders accept $100 heat race challenge
Seavey and Saunders form the Weltham Comet cycle racing team for 1896 and accept Nat Butler and E A McDuffee's challenge for a one mile heat race for 100 dollars. Race to be held July 5 1896 with best two of three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seavey and Saunders
Butler and McDuffee
H. A. Seavey
W. F. Saunders
Weltham Comet
Nat Butler
E. A. McDuffee
Cycle Board of Trade
Theodore Boethe
Roxbury
Charles Fourdrinier
Stanhope Street
John McDowell
Union Cycle Company
Reveree Wheel Company
Harrison Avenue
Harvard Watch Company
Washington Street
Hoffman Bicycle Company
Columbus Avenue
Press
Boston
New England
Aldermanic
New York
Committee On Taxation
State House
Stevens
Somerville
Henry Winn
H. G. Otis
Board of Assessors
Worcester
Barnes Bicycle Cormpany
Syracuse
N. Y
J. C. Bald
William van Wagoner
Yacht Racing Association to discuss NYYC expulsion vote
London reports a special Yacht Racing Association meeting to review the New York Yacht Club’s action last night expelling Lord Dunraven as an honorary member. The Gazette also announced his appointment as Lord Lieutenant of Limerick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Yacht Racing Association
New York Yacht Club
Lord Dunraven
Limerick
London Press Reacts To Lord Dunraven Expulsion
The Westminster Gazette deplores the expulsion but calls it not surprising The Globe notes Captain Ledyard spoke sharply The St James Gazette praises the NYYC action and regrets tainting British sportsmanship by Dunraven whose age and offices are cited as reason he should have known better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York Yacht Club
Lord Dunraven
Westminster Gazette
Earl
Globe
Ledyard
St. James Gazette
the Gazette
Resignation of Lord Dunraven Reaches New York Yacht Club
The resignation of Lord Dunraven, anticipated for days, arrived at 7 10 p m via J W S Oddie secretary of the New York Yacht Club after the earl's expulsion last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lord Dunraven
Earl
New York Yacht Club
J. W. S. Oddie
Dolan Signs For Cambridge Player To Join Team
Pitcher Harry Dolan signed a contract with the home team after a 1894 season split between Cambridge Reds Fall River Portland and New Bedford. The left hander, 22, 5 ft 9 in 155 lb, pitched a two hit shutout against Baltimore on Sept 18 and is expected to receive a raise from President Soden. Nichols may report April 1 and Billy Hamilton remains unsigned beyond a $2400 limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Dolan
Boston
Soden
Water Street
Campridge
South End
Baltimore
Jennings
Cambridge
Cambridge Reds
Fall River
New England
Portland
New Bedford
Stivetts
Charley Nichols
Kansas City
West
Selee
Nichols
Billy Hamilton
Billy
Kelley Benefit Night Sparks Boxing Past Boston Stars
In Lynn at Music Hall the Kelley benefit drew a large Boston crowd for a boxing show led by Martin Flaherty who KO’d Jimmy Kennard in two minutes. Notables Eddie Connolly Billy Hennessy and Mike Sears sparred while Ringwood mocked Sears before a Shamrocks victory by a picked team due to last minute withdrawals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennard
Lowell
Flaherty
Lynn
Kelley
Patsey Kerrigan
Tom McManus
Eddie Connolly
Billy Hennessy
Mike Sears
Charlie Ringwood
Ringwood
Sears
Mike
Charlie
Billy Brierly
Tommy Heffernan
Kid Lavigne
Nick Burley
George Godfrey
Burley
Peter Corrigan
Mat Leary
Boston
Joe Mullins
Leary
Barne McGann
Dave Heffernan
Joe Elms
Luke Burke
Dark Horse
McNulty
Mahoney
Driscoll
Cambridge
Ed Barney
Jimmy Gallagher
Maffit Flaherty
Charlie Lynch
Walter Lane
Tom Sullivan
King
Montana Kid
Amesbury
Billy Brown
Barney Griffin
Charlie Barker
John Sullivan
Providence
Paddy Fenton
Tom D’arcy
Allie Alberts
Young Mahan
Sam Dunlap
Jack Leighton
Leighton
Jimmie Lawson
Dan Valentine
Shamrocks
A.C. M Kenzie
William H. Doble Failing as Noted Trainer and Driver
William H. Doble, famed reins man tied to the Doble trotting family, is gravely ill near Philadelphia at an advanced age. The article recalls his long career driving champions like Goldsmith Maid and Nancy Hanks, and notes his sons Budd Billy Charles Henry Luc ia carry on the family tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Doble
Philadelphia
Billy Doble
William H. Doble
Mr. Doble
Lady
Monbars
Judge Fullerton
Nettie
Rosalind
Goldsmith Maid
Budd Doble
Milwaukee
Robert Bonner
Dexter
Lucy
Mystic Park
Medford
Budd
Doble
Nancy Hanks
Chicago
Charles Doble
Terre Haute
Frank
Elyria Stock Farm
Ohio
Henry
Lucia
Goldsmiths
Orange County
New York
Track and Stable Talk and Gambling Lore
Riley Grannan won $10000 at the San Francisco track. A pacer sold for $8250 at a New York auction to James Butler of the New York Driving Club. Pittsburg Phil once invested to live on a fixed annual income. The piece notes Smith’s betting method and claims about his losses, trades horses, and Arion breeding plans for Olile K in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Grannan
San Francisco
New York
James Butler
New York Driving Club
Pittsburg
Phil
Smith
California
Forbes
Olile K
Arion
Browns Sign Thom as J Niland to Infield for Season
St Louis Feb 28 The St Louis directors signed Thom as J Niland of Lynn Massachusetts to play one of the infield positions for the Browns this season He played last year with Toledo of the Eastern League It is not settled where he will play possibly right field He is a crack fielder and strong at bat
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Louis
St. Louis
Thomas J. Niland
Lynn
Mass
Browns
Niland
Toledo
Baseball Notes From A Boston Perspective
J J Dorchester sale to Kansas City for 6709 dollars signals big price tags for releases including Tommy Mccarthy near 7000. Quigley and MccEnaney join East Boston Young Americans with McEnaney at short and Quigley pitching. Hugh Duffy heads to Virginia to coach at University of Virginia. Twenty four New York players ordered to report for league meeting and depart for Jacksonville later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. J. J
Dorchester
Kansas City
Brooklyn
Tommy McCarthy
Malden
Stanley Downing
George Mclaughlin
Quigley
MccEnaney
Boston
McEnaney
H. T
Winter Street
Millments
Roxbury
Jim Drummond
Hugh Duffy
Old Colony
Richmond
University of Virginia
Birs. Duffy
John Ryan
Sullivan
Arthur Cummings
New York
Cortlandt Street
Jacksonville
Meyers Club Defeats Roughans In City League Bowling
Meyers Club of Cambridge defeated Roughans of Charlestown 2450 to 2428 at Carruths alleys in a close city league bowling tilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carruth’s
Meyers Club
Cambridge
Roughans
Charlestown
Watertown Boy Run Over by Wagon on Galen Street
Nine year old Thomas Sullivan of Morse street Watertown was struck by a heavy wagon on Galen street last evening and sustained serious injuries to his back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sullivan
Morse Street
Watertown
Galen Street
Boxing Gossip Scenes in Lynn Club Feud and Big Music Hall Card
Mike Scanlan denounces local boxing coverage while the Kirtland Athletic Club faces police scrutiny. A major Music Hall card featuring Godfrey Burley Leary Corrigan and others attracts a large advance sale as Spike Sullivan and Flaherty train in Quincy and Naant, with weigh ins near 140 pounds for Corrigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Scanlan
Kirtland Athletic Club
Scanlan
Wright
Kirtland Club
Lynn
Jack Sheehan
Sheehan
Music Hall
George Godfrey
Nick Burley
Martin Flaherty
Spike Sullivan
Mat Leary
Peter Corrigan
Joe Mullins
Jack Foley
Corrigan
Nahant
Mr. Leary
Revere
Quincy
Gans
Flaherty
Sullivan
Lowell
Jerry Donovan
Boston
Billy Sack
Chelsea hearing over unreliable Civil War history book
The Chelsea Board of Aldermen committee heard petition to remove Montgomery's History of the Civil War from public schools noting unreliable figures and pro Confederacy bias. Veterans emphasized that the book misleads students about Union sacrifices and should not be used in city schools. Several speakers supported the concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Instruction
Chelsea Board of Aldermen
Norton, Hoag and Cheney
Alderman Gould
Montgomery
City Hall
Alderman Norton
Board of Aldermen
Azel Ames
George E. Mitchell
Joseph B. Everdean
A. Mellen Rice
Notorious jail breaker Parridas sentenced in Cambridge
In Superior Court Judge Sheldon sentenced Joseph Parridas to sixteen years in State Prison for breaking and entering Boston & Maine railroad properties and stealing valuables. Detective Meloney prosecuted for the railroad. Parridas has fled from multiple jails including Lowell in 1891 and was wounded escaping Quebec and Cambridge facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Sheldon
Joseph Parridas
Boston & Maine Railroad
Meloney
Parridas
Lowell
Quebec
Lohengrin at Mechanics Hall Delights City
Nordica Elsa and Jean de Reszke star in a strong Lohengrin with solid support from Brema Damrosch de Reszke Kaschmann and Seidl conducted. The audience packed the house as the company delivered vocal power dramatic staging and an overall memorable performance ahead of Faust and Carmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
Mme. Nordica
Elsa
Jean de Reszke
Lohengrin
Isolde
Nordica
Il Trovatore
Mme
Ortrud
Mlle
Marie Brema
Mr. Damrosch
Edouard de Reszke
Henry
Sig. Kaschmann
Telramond
Brema
Seidl
Faust
Carmen
English Regiments for Cuba Proposed by Captain Jarvis
Captain Harry Jarvis, an English army officer ex staff to General Wolseley, seeks to arm and land 80 trained veterans in Cuba within six weeks for the Junta. He offers men who fought in tropical wars and previously recruited for the Jameson raid, in exchange for land grants if successful. The Junta’s acceptance is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Wiborg
Butler
Ker
Grand Army of the Republic
Supreme Court of the United States
New York
Harry Jarvis
Wolseley
Cuba
London
Dr. Jameson
Transvaal
Krueger
South Africa
Junta
Captain Jarvis
Passage of Cuban resolutions announced in Senate action
In Washington on February 23 the Senate reported the Cuban resolutions after Secretary Cox delivered the message in the House. The scene in the galleries showed acclaim but no vote occurred and the resolutions remained on the Speaker's table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Cox
Senate
Adders Akleh
Cuban government troops clash near Ciyerfyeses
The government column commanded by Colonel Oliver Kb 8 engaged patriots led by Pineyro near Ciyerfyeses. Pineyro’s forces suffered eight killed and twelve were captured. Rumors of a Weyler proclamation circulated, suggesting patriots in Havana and Pinar del Rio would be given fifteen days to surrender or be treated as bandits under Spanish law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Oliver Kb
Ciyerfyeses
Pineyro
General Weyler
Chicago Associated Press
Weyler
Pinar del Rio
Watertown Republicans Nominate At A P A Caucus
The Watertown Republican caucus at Town Hall nominated candidates for town offices for the March 16 election. The Australian ballot was used and 3382 votes were cast. A P A control dominated the process with few Republicans attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
James D. Evans
James H. L. Coon
Abraham JL. Richards
Frederic E. Critchett
Samuel S. Gleason
James H. Norcross
Horace W.W. Otis
Linus A. Shaw
George Parker
Thomas ¥. Lyons
George S. Parker
Harriett Adelaide Coolidge
James H. Vahey
Trustees Public Library
William Bustin, Jr
Herbert Coolidge
William E. Farwell
Board of Health
Bennett. Davenport
John BE. Abbott
Brownell and McAvoy Married in South End Ceremony
Fred H. Brownell and Miss Kittle McAvoy were wed at 2 Hanson Street with Rev. Dr. Robert McDonald officiating. The bride wore white silk with lilies and was accompanied by bridesmaid Jennie Lynch while Bert Levett served as best man. An extended tour through New York and the South followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Brownell
South End
Kittle McAvoy
Hanson Street
Robert McDonald
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Jenniett’. Lynch
Bert Levett
New York
South
Robert Brownell
John R. Haynes
John T. Lynch
George Fay
A. P. Kamp
Charles Bunnell
Behind Closed Doors at Harvard Club Banquet
The Phi Beta Epsilon Club of Harvard met last night in Room 11 at Parker House for a banquet. The secretary refused to identify himself or discuss the meeting, denying any details to a Post reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Beta Epsilon Club
Harvard
Parker House
Post
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boston Athletic Club
Clark
Curtis
Deam Pries
Bunker Hill
Worts of Wisdom
FLAC
Hirlkhe
London Yacht Association
Hennessy
Mullins
Riland
The
Baseball Notes
City League Bowling
ICAR
Chas. Lawrence & CO
Bostom
Caporal
Brownell—Mavoy
RIE Medical CO
Buffalo
N.Y
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