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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1895
Page
3
In a hotel lobby a tense scene unfolds as Galvin releases his thoughts freely during a leaders gathering. No formal agenda is clear, but the exchange signals a shift in tone among attendees.
Yesterday morning at the United States Hotel a servant discovered Stephen Kerrigan dead in a room with a half opened gas burner. The door had been forced and a strong gas odor filled the space. A card bearing Daniel Donerty of New York was found in Kerrigan’s pocket. Medical Examiner Draper ordered the body moved to Undertaker Jones. Marino and Sirella were slowly recovering from the poisoning late last night.
At 33 Prentiss Street in Roxbury a boarder, Timothy Mahoney, died after being taken to his lodgings following a drinking spree with two men. Mrs. Lyons had him sleep on a sofa in the sitting room and woke at about five oclock to find him dead. Medical Examiner Draper notified.
Secretary La Ont reports to the House on preliminary survey for Chelsea River Massachusetts dredging from Grand Junction Bridge to Boston and Maine railroad bridge estimated at 65000 dollars. The notice comes from Washington on January 2.
Medford officials elected Henry 8. Bridge of Ward 3 as president of the council and Edward I. Langell as clerk during tonight's meeting, establishing leadership for the new term.
Germania Lodge F and A M prepare for a ball in Odd Fellows Hall. An excellent programme is promised by the committee.
The advertisement touts vitality and nervous disorders treatment at the Peady Med Institute at 4 Bulfinch Street Boston by W H Pard Consulting Physician. It claims 82 years established and a gold medal from the National Medical Association with extensive testimonials and free prospectus by mail.
George H. Lyman of Back Bay was elected chairman of the Republican State committee to succeed Colonel Sam Winslow. The meeting elected Daniel H. Kent as secretary and Robert H. Kneil as assistant secretary with Everett C. Benton Belmont as executive committee chair. Other officers include Wilmot R. Evans treasurer Stephen B. Ashley as finance chair and Frank E. Heywood filling Winslow’s vacancy. Lyman is a Boston lawyer born in 1850 with a long record in Republican welfare work.
Rumors spread about a consolidation between the Boston and Maine and Fitchburg roads, but officials deny any plans. A through train from Atlanta to Washington has been added by Seaboard Air Line. The illness of Edward Harrison, a cigar stand manager at Union station, grows serious. Efforts to release Superintendent John E. Sanborn from Plymouth jail continue, led by a prominent society woman. Pickering handles duties in Sanborn’s absence, with Kneeland street Station plans on hold.
Jack Fanning from last year’s Philadelphia team and Treadway formerly with Brooklyn have signed with Minneapolis. Kansas City manager Jimmy Manning pursues Tenney Connaughton and Bannon released by Boston last year. Rusie denies asking $5000 salary. Louisville lists 22 signed players for 189 season. Arthur Irwin to coach Penn baseball until mid March then join Philadelphia team.
The club's first professional boxing event drew a large audience and strict rules, rival bouts showcased Tom Brown versus Tom Heffernan, Patsey Broderick defeated Sun Ashe in a standout six round, while Bert Mace and Johnny Hickey drew, and Frank Brierly beat Tommy Kelly. Broderick earned praise and Kelly injured his arm, later treated at emergency hospital.
The city buzzes with Julia Marlowe Taber in Romeo and Juliet tonight and Annie Lewis to debut a new dance in Westward Ho at the Museum. J B Mackie shines in A Side Show at Grand Opera while Otis Harlan’s red gloves at Park amuse. Strongmen at Austin & Stone impress patrons. Russell's Comedians promise revival at the Lyceum. Humanity weakens at Bowdoin Square. Creole dancers charm at Palace. Prince Pro Tem plays to standing room in Montreal with Philadelphia in view. Yvette Guilbert considered for Raddin Jr. at Broadway. Mme Sansgene success shifts Henderson management.
In Paris Illinois on January 3 the Sullivan boxing company broke up after John L. Sullivan's lengthy drinking binge. He cursed an actress causing her resignation and fought his manager John B. Ward at the Opera House, requiring Ward to be put to bed.
In Cincinnati at the Olympic Athletic Club Billy Murphy of Australia defeats Mackiewski after a hard fight ended by police stoppage in round nine. About 1500 spectators watched as Murphy opened a bloody, groggy finish for a clear victory.
Philadelphia report states the Van Heest Rosebud boxing bout set for tonight is delayed and rescheduled for next Monday evening. The changes affect plans at the local arena with expected attendance and promotional efforts adjusted accordingly.
Story of Morello being removed from a San Francisco show after an un soundness protest by Major J. L. Rathbone against the imported stallion Cheveden, and Cheveden’s own quick disqualification on the same grounds. 1894 saw 112 trotters enter the 2 20 list for the first time. Directum and Alix share the world trotting race record. Alcantara leads the winning sires list in the grand circuit this year. Kentucky Futurity entries are thin. association contemplates discontinuation of the $25,000 event. John A. Hennessey of the Mail and Express is a Legislature member, admired for turf honesty. Robert Bonner hopes Sunol can break her 2 08 4 record next year.
Lynn breeder Mr R Leslie sells pointer Kentwood to Mr Warren E Foote of Newton Centre. Kentwood is 12. Warner of George J Gould kennels expands team with Marguerite Kent from F W Shaw of Forest Ontario. Hannen Jr adds large winter kennels at Hill Hurst. Oxford’s O F Joslin presents foxhound Rock to Holliston’s J B Carr.
Halifax dispatch reports Sir Mackenzie Bowell premier of Canada suffered a severe coughing attack early today. He is now much better, with health improving after the incident at his residence.
Boxing gossip notes Frank Williams of Lowell eyes a bout with Jack O'Brien of Worcester or Jack Casey of Brooklyn. Frank Beady of Chelsea accepts Ed Burke in the Post challenge for four to six rounds. Captain William Daly Jr matches John Soley and Eugene Cummings of Chelsea for the January 21 Charles bank meeting in the 105 pound class.
Yesterday's card at Alexander featured five races with sellers and handicaps. The first four races listed multiple entries with weights, while the final results note Thiers L winning the first race, Blizzard taking six and a half furlongs in the second, John McGarrigle winning five-eighths in the third, Belarevis prevailing five-eighths in the fourth, and Leigh first in the selling segment.
First race five-eighths mile at speed meeting Walter Talbot took first place with Pemgranate second and Sidecan third Also running were Queen's Lake Maggie Harris Brevity Lallie M Shelby Boston Boothroyd and Freedman Econd race featured Drake manarea Gray Duke Owsley and Fidelio Feces third race five-eighths mile handicap had David first Trixie second Rasper Red Ron esti Val Pisa Tim Also ran
At Salem Boston 5 Salem 4. At New Bedford Lynn 10 New Bedford 6. At Pawtucket Providence 4 Pawtucket 1. Polo matches reported with scores and locations, highlighting a strong showing for New Bedford in Massachusetts and Rhode Island venues.
An advertisement touts Woodbery Facial Soap from the Woodberg Institute at 11 Winter St Boston. It claims to address eczema pimples freckles and skin blemishes and mentions availability in New York Philadelphia Chicago and St. Louis.
City Registrar Whitmore plans to seek court ruling on the legality of Spiritualist marriages after challenging Salvationist wedding practices. He argues Massachusetts marriage laws are outdated and must be revised to address diverse religious unions. If courts uphold current forms, he will drop the proceedings.
About a score of battle scarred veterans gathered at Marston's for a medal ceremony and on left breast decorations. Comrade H W Rowe urged forming a New England veterans group aligned with the National Legion. F M Whitman was elected president and critiqued G A R actions over medals. He explained Legion of Honor badges bear wearer names and inscriptions. Manning was named president and Kyle secretary, with an executive committee to organize the next meeting.
Readable list of skating spots and ponds around Boston region including Jamaica Pond Jamaica Plain Fair Leverett Pond Tremont and Pond streets Fair Back Bay Fens Huntington and Longwood Avenue Franklin Park Blue Hill Avenue Fair Franklin Field South of Franklin Park Wood Island Park East Boston Rough Chandler s Pond near Oak Square Fresh Pond Cambridge Spy Pond Arlington Upper Mystic Lake Lower Mystic Lake West Medford Horn Pond Woburn Charles River near Waltham Riverside Dedham South Natick See Mother Brook unsafe Concord and Sudbury Rivers near North Concord Wayland Saxonville South Framingham Good
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