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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1895
Page
3
A vivid 19th century column mocks a boastful healthy man while praising Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic for nerves and vigor. The piece weaves health advice with advertisements and notes on Massachusetts division politics, Union bicycle club plans, prize money in cycling meets, and social events among clubs and reporters.
In an era marked by debate over the old codfish relic, Massachusetts lawmakers weighed removal to the new hall. Rep Ernest W. Roberts urged a history committee while Rep Richard W. Irwin proposed immediate relocation before inaugural exercises. Provincetown residents urged keeping the codfish as a historic emblem, with many officials and fishermen among supporters.
Brockton may join the New England League next season as R E Perrin of Pawtucket seeks to organize a Brockton stock polo team. He aims to raise ten investors at 250 dollars each and would transfer the franchise to the company president once secured. One signer has been obtained and a meeting of interested parties is expected Friday evening. Willis would play in the outfield if the team forms here. Mr Jin arrives in town via recommendation from Mr Tiepke of Pawtucket.
WTON Jan 2 All bowling records at the Newton Club alleys fell as A A Savage, already a record holder, topped his own marks. He rolled a two-ball game across two alleys for a total of 634, with strings 244 205 and 184. The 244 single string is the highest ever on the ten Club alleys and the 64 three-string also sets a club record.
Beginning January 1 the warerooms of A. M. McPhail Piano Company will be moved from Tremont Street to 520 Harrison Avenue Boston. All business will be conducted at the new address including all transactions connected with the company.
J Griffith is ruled off at Madison for pulling the favorite Harry Warren and all bets are off. Dobbins likely to stand training next year as lameness fades. Ontario and Quebec jockey clubs plan a joint program early next year. Chicago racing starts May 1 with no breaks. Johnny Campbell seeks Nashville stable room for Colonel Ruppert’s string. Coleman suspended at New Orleans for misbehavior on Red Cloud. Boston shows strong sprint and trotting stars with listed times for notable trotters. An English statistician estimates racing spending in England over 47 million dollars and related sums push total yearly outlays past 75 million. Babcock and Owens indicted for wire tapping at Virginia park. Nathaniel Jenkins, famed turfman, dies in Concord at 52. Alexander Park meet a big success with attendance above Guttenburg’s golden era.
The rage for Colonial chairs grows with the era as campaigners chairs gain demand. Paine's on Canal street offers over a hundred patterns, each an exact copy of a famous original, with surprisingly low prices.
The Seaside club faces questions over Jack Dempsey’s alleged mental derangement while Pete Manning contends a Boston bout with Eddie Connolly ended when police halted it. Suffolk Athletic Club announces four bouts and a ten round main event featuring Tommy Kelly versus Mike Sears amid boxers’ disputes and possible cancellations.
George Clements, a promising young pitcher now living in Cambridge, is disengaged for the coming season. The National Amateur Skating Association fixes January 15 for a major tournament at Orange Lake New York to decide national championships. Donahue boys and Johnson already entered. The Yacht Racing Association of London refers Carina’s owner complaint about interfering with Vigilant and Satanita to the Royal Dart Club for reply that Carina should have kept clear during last season’s regatta. Robert and Ogden Goelet purchase the remaining sixth of Sayer's wharf Newport from Vanderbilt. now hold full ownership and plan long-term lease to the New York Yacht Club, with improvements underway. Von Der Ahe prompts Al Buckenberger to sign with the Browns in St Louis for next season, after leaving for contract talks and receiving an offer from Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Horse racing results from Alexander list multiple races with sellers and handicaps. Notable winners include Dashing Charlie in four and one half furlongs and Bobelink at six and one half furlongs, plus Cheddar leading a one mile selling. Entries feature numerous named horses and times across five events yesterday.
Five and one-half furlongs selling race led by Van Brunt in first with Coria second and Ransomd third. notable also rans included Dr Reed Peterkin Dania Red Top and Martha Griffin. time 1 13. Second race 1 mile selling DF Park victory by Sir James with Charlie B second and Oak Forest among the also ran. time not stated. Third race three-fourths mile Old Dominion won Jardine with Redina Issi Gold Ban and Pearline among others. Fourth race three-fourths mile selling Wanatchis led Miss Galop second Bonnie B third. additional entries Carolina enaud pace enete Florenna Ye. Fifth race one and one-half furlongs Teas and Henry won Ixion with Aliph second and Malaga third. also ran Malaga Mary Zension Pres Connolly Orandman Tedgefield Footrunner Joe Wormold. time 1 43 4/5.
Chicago intends to build a large billiard palace allowing women and men to practice under expert instruction. New York financiers favor Chicago for its business center location and plan to lease and remodel one or two buildings. The facility would feature a main hall with many tables, separate halls for contests and instruction, and private women’s areas with attendants and chaperons. French pros may visit as instructors.
Boston theatres showcase Julia Marlowe at Hollis Street and Edwardian zest at Castle Square with Lily operas, Grundy comedies, and Mrs Herne’s latest on tour. Park attendance, Winter fare, and new acts promise strong crowds as season gains momentum.
A fragment lists skating sites around Boston area including Jamaica Pond Jamaica Plain Fair Leverett Pond Tremont and Pond streets Fair Back Bay Fens Huntington and Longwood Avenues Franklin Park Blue Hill Avenue Franklin Field Brooks Pond near Faneuil Rough Strongs Pond Oak Square Chandier Putterham Meadows Fresh Pond Cambridge Spy Pond Arlington Upper Mystic Lake Mystic Lower Mystic Lake Horn Pond Woburn Charles River near Waltham Riverside pumping station Upper Falls Newton Highlands South Natick Mother Brook Dedham Hyde Park Neponset River Readville Concord and Sudbury Rivers North Billerica Wayland Saxonville.
The Boston & Lowell Railroad Company stockholders re elected all directors at Union station meeting except T Jefferson Coolidge. Frederick E Clarke W Powell Mason Edwin Morey Francis L Higginson Charles E Cotting Walter C Baylies named. Electrics replace horses in East Boston still slow transit. A night car service petition may be circulated. The Boston & Albany reports satisfaction with new Washington street offices location beyond Milk Street. The Trackman.
Harbor police found Edward Bradley of 254 Summer street dead on the mud near Parker's wharf in East Boston. Police deem the death accidental from drowning after he left McCallen's stable and spoke with his sister. He was unmarried and the main support for his sister. burial place undecided.
The Methyl Dental Company formerly Dr Millard's Dental Parlors has moved to 181 Tremont Street on the second floor near the stairs. Six licensed dentists offer painless dentistry with methyl anesthetic, ensure same day service, and specialize in inserting teeth without plates. the firm reports brisk business after the Tuesday move.
Concord N H Jan 2 George Clough a wealthy citizen died today aged 80 and his passing is noted in local records with no further details provided.
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