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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1895

Page

3

Striking Workers Plan Food Aid Amid Haverhill Tieup

In Haverhill the arbitration dispute grows with union leaders pursuing interlinked aims to pressure manufacturers toward agreement. A new relief room at international headquarters will feed penniless strikers, while wage figures from Spaulding & Swett are published to counter claims of price cuts. The state arbitration board visits tomorrow as leaders seek to avoid violence and maintain discipline.

Verhill Emee Theodore T. Pomeroy Azanatmwulacers Pomeroy Ihheld Spaulding & Sweet International R. Pomeroy Spaulding ’& Ett W. Walding W. W. Spaulding and Spaulding & Swett Spaulding He & Swett Chick Bros International Headquarters Washington Street Charles Boardman Boardman Lynn

Striker Support Efforts Mobilized Under Ha verhill Troubles

Couragment organizes to run a last stage opening through Ha verhill troubles with local merchants funding supplies by contributions. Soup and coffee prepared on site while meats are entrusted to wives of strikers. Boardmen attendants may sleep in the room. Daily organization work continues as shop crews meet on regular days. Rev. A A Ross invites strikers to church Sunday evening to hear "Jesus and the Masses."

Haverhill Boardman A. A. Ross Jesus

Boxing Gossip Reveals Dixon Griffo Match Plans

The Seaside Athletic Club matchmaker J C Kennedy confirms the Dixon Griffo bout on the scheduled date. Behan is pleased, Griffo trains at Coney Island under Mick Dunn, and a Pennsylvanian debacle with McAuliffe is denied. The Post notes several upcoming bouts, challenges, and club plans.

J. C. Kennedy New York Seaside Athletic Club Dixon Griffo Coney Island Mick Dunn McAuliffe University of Pennsylvania Mike Donovan Ed Binney the Post Dick O’brien Binney O’brien New England Jack McGee Walcott Farragut Jim Myetts Charlie Ruddick Mike Doherty Frank Lynch Jimmy Duffy Young McCoy Joe Elms Cincinnati Billy Murphy Murphy Spider Kelly Frank Brierly Dave Ross Brierly Patsey Broderick Wilbur J. Tucker Willie Young Connolly Jersey City Excelsior Hipsderick Ashe Post Dempsey Dan Creedon Charlie Mitchell Rob Roy

Racing Notes On Trotting Teams And Circuit Plans

The Boston snow path features Edenia Answer Reina and Lady Bullion as top trotting teams. John Shepard, a wealthy dry goods merchant, recently bought Lady Bullion. The Western-Southern Circuit plans a Chicago meeting January 18 with about 590000 in stakes. The Jockey Club met with only one steward present and adjourned to January 17. The New York Driving Club offered 22000 in unconditional stakes amid anti-betting purges, while trainer John Splan vows to enter his entire stable at Fleetwood next season.

Boston Edenia Answer New York EF. C. Swift Lady Bullion Reina John Shepard W. P. Sjams Chicago Terre Haute Ind Sturgis Mich Grand Rapids Tiffin Columbus Fort Wayne Indianapolis Lexington Jockey Club W. P. Thompson Driving Club of Cleveland (Co John Splan Hedges Fleetwood Monroe Salisbury C. J. Hamlin

Baseball Notes and Training Plans from 19th Century Press

Paul Radford drafted by Toronto Club. New Yorks may open 189% season at home vs Boston. All Cincinnati team returns from New Orleans. Banny tells another story. New York trains in New Orleans, Baltimore in Macon, Chicago in Galveston, Philadelphia in Charlotte, Brooklyn in South Carolina, St. Louis Browns in Hot Springs. Phil King mentioned as Ward successor for New York. unlikely to turn pro. If he did, he could hold his own in all facets and would relish shouting I got it on fly balls.

Paul Radford Toronto New Yorks Bostons Cincinnati Frank Bancroft New Orleans Banny New York Baltimores Macon Chicagos Galveston Tex Philadelphias Charlotte, Va Brooklyns South Carolina St. Louis Browns Hot Springs Clevelands Phil King Princetons Ward New York Nine King Frank Bertsch Massachusetts Club Mr. Walker Press Club Warwick Company Sterling Elliott National Assembly Uncle Sam Washington Bissell League Bulletin Elliott L. A. W. Bulletin Hamlet Highway Improvement Committee Good Roads Boston Massachusetts Division Alonzo D. Peck E. W. MacGlennon Francis H. Williams Springfield W.C. Tappan Newburyport F. M. Miller Pittsfield T. C. Forbes Greenfield Massachusetts Brookline Brighton Canada Springfield Bicycle Club D. E. Miller Press Union Cambridgeport Medford Somerville Rovers Mattapan Eagles Eagle Malden Wheelmen Pequots South Boston Maldens Hess Nash Saunders

Rumor Claims Harvard Football Captaincy Resignation

The Harvard football team faced turmoil as rumors circulated that Charlie Brewer resigned the captaincy. A secret meeting followed with reports that Brewer’s resignation was discussed and perhaps accepted. Potential successors mentioned include Jack Fairchild Bob Wrenn and Arthur Brewer with Fairchild and Wrenn highlighted for leadership.

Charlie Brewer Harvard Post Brewer Jamaica Jack Fairchild Bob Wrenn Fairchild Hopkinson Brewer Boys Wrenn Arthur Brewer

Deranged kidneys undermine happiness and health

The piece warns that happiness stems from disposition not groundings and urges immediate action for kidney and liver troubles. It cites a single remedy Warner's Safe Cure as the proven solution, advising constant use to prevent and treat symptoms like pains and depressions.

Warner

Entries At Alexander Racing Cards Show Mixed Odds

Yesterday's card at Alexander Park lists five races with selling weights and notable entrants such as Gold Digger Mixey B Jack Lovell and Clover dale in the first race and Bucking horses like Holy Port India Wal cott Blue Bird in the fifth. Results feature Dashing Charlie Remorse Danger Johnny and Johnny as winners across five races with times ranging from 59 1 2 to 1 27 3 4.

Gold Digger Mixey B Jack Lovell Bon Voyage Cloverdale Banjo Bert Pathway Larry K Gertie William Penn Outsider Princess Alix Bronston Northford Surgeon Medoski Irish Pat Trinculo Sonora Inter Ocean Lottie A Holy Port India Walcott Blue Bird Belwood Sam Bryant Beckton Doc Birch Mask Grampian Clementina Belgravia Lady Danby Charlie W. Morris Barry Dorsey Son Malheur Ham Maid Ellice Headlight Nearey Vagabond Carter Sum Hazel Caracas Cadet Carassic Remorse His Grace Geiger Tenacious Murphy McCormick Plorer Lura Lura. Time, 1:32. Fourth Race, Four and One-Half Furlongs, selling—Danger Duffy Ida R Pr. Marie Erreux Bedford Bordelaise Della M Quiller J. Bowman Johnny Neary Glimpse Stewart Clement McDermott Reynard Samaritan Caraven Eugene L

First race at three-fourths mile sells with Fly first

B. B. Fly ridden by J Hill wins the opening race at three-fourths mile selling class timed 1 21 2. Theo H placed second with Cassin and H Williams aboard. other runners included Ora Audrain and Nicaragua in a dense field. Time 1 21 2.

B. B. Fly J. Hill Theo H Cassin Charlie B H. Williams Botee Lucaster Rabbit Ora Audrain Nicaraagua Nellie H A. Clayton Fabia Newcomb Princess Rose Peterkin Peggy Moore Huxley Blue Hen Satinet Jardine Billett J. McDonald Manoa Augustus Miss Galop Mollie B Hodgeson Sam Farmer Knight Leigh Charter Jim Henry Fort Worth F. Pope van Brunt Finnegan Dr. Reed Side Can Harrold Boothroyd W. Talbot Francis Hennesey Rues Renaud

Harvard Pennsylvania relay race to be run on 130 yard track

General sporting notes describe the 130 yard track for the Harvard Pennsylvania relay race with each man running three laps and the event expected to be interesting. The Sam Freeth case may be reopened as charges of professionalism are believed to stem from misrepresentation and his reinstatement is anticipated.

Sam’ Freeth Brooklyn Freeth

Chelsea Yacht Club yearend dinner at Quincy House

The retiring board of officers of the Chelsea Yacht Club gathered at Quincy House for a banqueting evening with F. T. Clayton the late commodore at the head of the table. Attendees included James W Poole Stephen Gleason Amos Kincaid Fred Prior William Wedger Harry Fowle and Charles Billman of the yacht Georgia. The annual dinner is set for January 2 at Quincy House.

Chelsea Yacht Club Quincy House F. T. Clayton Commodore James W. Poole Stephen Gleason Bonita Amos Kincaid Fred Prior William Wedger Harry Fowle Charles Billman Georgia Yacht Club

London Athletes Accept New York Club Challenge

The London Athletic Club today accepted the challenge from the New York Athletic Club, sending a telegram to United Press. Arrangements for details will be made later.

London London Athletic Club United Press New York Athletic Club

Jubilee May Become Boston Cup Defender Without Building

Boston may rely on General Paine’s Jubilee as the city’s cup defender if commissioned again. Prominent yachtsmen expect no new boat to be built by Boston. changes to the Jubilee could make her the finest American boat and a strong challenger worldwide.

Boston General Paine Paine

Yacht Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

The Massachusetts Yacht Club held its annual meeting and election of officers at Hayward place winter quarters with about fifty members present. Commodore E P Briggs was in charge as the Nashawena steamer was represented by the officers. The fledgling board included vice commodore Frank E Simpson rear commodore Oliver Perry secretary William B McClellan and treasurer RR McQuillan among others. The club reported strong finances and growing membership of about 2,000 with plans for open race series in cooperation with other clubs. An informal collation followed the session.

Massachusetts Yacht Club Hayward Place Commodore Boggs E. P. Briggs Nashawena Frank E. Simpson Oliver Perry Fanita William B. McClellan C. McQuillan William E. Waterhouse Charles H. Dodd Henry W. Savage Erastus Willard Jordan W. Gay Louis M. Clark Percy Hodges S. P. Perrin W. S. Crosby C. E. Bockus Frank Grey Arthur J. Clark E. H. R. Revere Jacob Barkey John I. Dearborn Gilmer Clapp W. A. Underwood A. W. Randolph William T. Pouey C. D. Parkhill E. R. Wise John Barkre

Skating Bulletin Ponds and Piers Nearby Jamaica Plain to Saxonville

A fragmented skating bulletin lists ponds and sites around Jamaica Pond Jamaica Plain Fair Ward's Pond Fair Leverett Pond Tremont Longwood Bays Fair Franklin Field Wood Island Park Good Brooks Pond Rough Strong Pond Oakquare Rough Chandler's Pond Rough Putterham Meadows Fresh Pond Spy Pond Upper Mystic Lake Lower Mystic Lake Horn Pond Charlies River Riverside Pumping Station Natick Concord Sudbury Rivers Wayland Saxonville and more.

Jamaica Pond Jamaica Plain Fair Ward’s Pond Leverett Pond Tremont and Pond Han Coef Fair Back Bay Fens Huntington Longwood Bavenues Franklin Ark Blue Hill Avenue Franklin Field Franklin Pag Tone Eis Witnag Seceae Ie Fair Upper Falls Newig Dston Nignoss Ccscs Cass Natick Dedham Read- Vaio Sudbury North Billevica Wayland Saxonville South

A Very Important Fish in Massachusetts History

The Free Press notes the Boston Post praise for the codfish displayed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. The paper argues the codfish is a symbol of the state’s old-time industry and deserves a place of honor in the Hall of Representatives. It claims the fish is integral to Massachusetts history, even more so than some legislators.

Free Press Waltham The Boston Post Massachusetts House of Representatives Massachusetts Hall of Representatives

City to hire five-year lighting contract with Portsmouth Electric

At a Common Council session the mayor and street lighting committee were authorized to contract the Portsmouth Electric Light Company for municipal lighting at 115 dollars per year and incandescent rights at 2 cents per night. Aldermen must ratify the deal.

Portsmouth N. H Common Council Portsmouth Electric Light Company Board of Aldermen

First Meeting of Revere Yacht Club Requests Charter Debate

The Revere Yacht Club held its first yearly meeting at the new Winthrop avenue clubhouse with Commodore Greene presiding. About eighty gentlemen signed the charter list which closes on the third Friday of the month and a committee was formed to review proposals to close the list.

Revere Yacht Club Winthrop Avenue Commodore Greene

West End Street Railway Conductor Meeting in Caledonia Hall

About 2000 members of Union 3873 gathered in Caledonia Hall for a late night meeting to discuss a new yearly contract draft. Officials debated 26 articles including pay for a ten and twelve hour day and seven hours in nine Sundays, with 16 articles already reviewed.

West End Street Railway Caledonia Hall Union Boston South Boston Roxbury West End

Was Parkhurst called

A New York Evening Sun interview with a Chamber of Commerce member details the Lexow committee’s push to have Dr. Parkhurst in court during Superintendent Byrnes examination. Parkhurst sent a physician’s certificate saying he was ill, prompting committee astonishment. Parkhurst declined to comment. The report covers associated civic and cycling society notes, club elections, and local club schedules.

New York Evening Sun Chamber of Commerce Lexow Parkhurst Byrnes Goff Dr. Parkhurst

Peace envoys to proceed to Japan about Jan 12

The Times dispatch from Tien-Tsin reports peace envoys will travel to Japan around January 12, meeting the American aide Foster at Kobe. New-Chwang remains under Chinese control with General Sung’s forces gaining confidence and marching. Ing-Tau port is not Japanese threatened. Liu Kun Yi, newly named commander, delays front departure, seeking to join Chang Ying Huan as peace commissioner. Japan objects to Shao Yeo Lien, former Formosa governor, joining the mission.

London Times Tien-Tsin Japan Foster Kobe New-Chwang Sung Ing-Tau New- Chwang Pekin Liu Kun Yi Li Hung Chang Chang Ying Huan Shao Yeo Lien Formosa

International Racquet Matches Open in Chicago Series

The first racquet match of the series to decide the tithe of internationals championship took place at the Chicago Athletic Association court. Detwrees of La Roukes and Sta Aang, current holder, faced New se peaquet and Tenne pu nding with a 15-9 15-4 score in favor of the winners. The series continues until one side wins four games in a best of five.

Chicago Chicago Athletic Association Detwrees Fe la Roukes Sta

Boy Injured In Street Collision At Cahill Street

Eight year old John A Spragg of 8 South street Jamaica Plain collided with logs while coasting on Cahill street last evening and broke his left leg He was removed to City Hospital in a police ambulance.

Eddie Parks Bolton Place Pope Pearl Street Walker Russell Streets Silva Massachusetts General Hospital John Cavanagh John A. Spragg South Street Jamaica Plain Cahill Street

Barber sails as naval attache to Tokyo legation

Secretary Herbert, after today’s cabinet meeting, details Commander F. M. Barber as naval attache to the American legation in Tokio. He will sail from San Francisco on the 15th inst. Barber commanded the Monocacy in China from 1891 to 1893 and is well acquainted with Asiatic matters.

Washington Herbert F. M. Barber Tokio San Francisco Barber China

Boston Post awards piano and honors little Ethel Hart

The Boston Post awards a piano to Master J Leslie King and adds eight year old Ethel S Hart to the roll of honor. Little Ethel, daughter of the late Eugene S Hart and Mrs Louise Hart, lives on Olive Street and is described by the Post as a pretty shy child with large brown eyes.

Herald Newburyport The Boston Post J. Leslie King Ethel Hart Eugene S. Hart Louise Hart Olive Street Post Ethel S. Hart

Russell Brothers Concert Promises Top Stars Tomorrow Night

A Graham concert tomorrow night will feature Will H. Fox, the Paddewhiskie of the piano, Lizzie Raymond the balladist, and Sam Bernard the original Dutch comedian. The three acts were secured late last night for the of the event.

Russell Brothers’ Company Will H. Fox Lizzie Raymond Sam Bernard Graham

Suspect arrested in jewelry larceny case

John Donnelly, alias Donlin, 22, was arrested by Division 9 last night on alleged complicity in the larceny of jewelry valued at $55 from Mrs. Templeton of 312 Mac. The case ties him to a robbery involving Mrs. Templeton and a residence on MacArthur Place.

John Donnelly Donlin Division 9 Templeton

Salem Common Council Officers Chosen in Caucus

Salem January 4 The Common Council of 1895 chose A T Newhall as president by 12 votes to 11 for W D Chamble with one absent Collins was nominated clerk unanimously.

Salem Common Council A. T. Newhall W. D. Chanvle F. OM. Collins

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