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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1897

Page

3

Raiders Fined 59 Each in Spiritual Temple Raid Case

Municipal Court finished the Spiritual Temple case with six men fined 59 dollars apiece. Appeals were filed, to be heard next Wednesday. Witnesses included Gates Estes Kimball Rice and others recounting robes wigs and a cabinet display amid private seances and alleged fraud.

Spiritual Temple Union Park Rice A. B. Thompson Cambridgeport Tremont Street West Newton Street Concannon Cencannons Emery Temple Spear Bartlett

Duffy Death Autopsy Links Blow to Meningeal Hemorrhage

Dr A T Weston performed the autopsy on Duffy finding death from meningeal hemorrhage with no facial bruises but a shoulder abrasion. The coroner may hold an inquest Thursday as Justice O Rourke and Roche the referee posted 2000 bail. The body was sent to Boston by Tom O Rourke and a Boston associate.

New York A. T. Weston Duffy O’rourke Roche Flammer Phillips Bellevue Hospital Boston Tom O’rourke Broadway Athletic Club

Pope Gift Dispensary Building Dedicated in Boston

Col Pope and hospital friends attended the dedication of the Pope gift building on Fayette Street adjoining the New England Hospital for Women and Children. Col Pope praised the doctors and pledged further support while Mrs Cheney read an inscription honoring his sisters Drs Emily F. and C Augusta Pope and others.

Pope Dispensary Fayette Street New England Hospital For Women and Children Albert A. Pope The United Charity Pope Ednah D. Cheney Boston Emily F C. Augusta Pope Cheney Cowing Jones Pulsifer Howard Curtis Bartel Winsor Nash Laughlin Thomas Stewart George A. Goddard Marie EK. Zakrzewska Mary Almira Smith

New 97 bicycle models draw interest in town

The article notes Union and Crescent bikes shown by local agents with features like tapered forks, diagonal truss crowns, D tubing, and simple chain adjustments. Officers and riders plan events as Metropolitan Wheelmen host a skating party and Boston Wheelmen schedule an anniversary supper.

Union H. B. Shattuck March-Davis Company E. E. Brown W. A. Henderson White Sewing Machine Company Benson Victor Hartford Tire Chaffin Dayton Metropolitan’ Wheelmen West Newton Street Boston Wheelmen Castle Square House of the Tiger Roadsters High Street Dorchester Humber

Reverend McLaughlin Given Purse at Pittsfield Reception

The Rev. T. H. McLaughlin of Huntington, former curate at St. Joseph's Church in Pittsfield for eleven years, received a reception tonight and during the event was presented with a purse of .

Pittsfield T. H. McLaughlin Huntington St. Joseph’s Church

Boston Horse Show Plans Move Ahead Despite Months Away

The Boston horse show organizers, led by directors Francis Peabody Jr Frank Seabury E Rollins Morse J Murray Forbes Robert G Hooper John E Thayer and Samuel D Warren, relocate headquarters to 50 State Street and set the show for April 19 26. James Trevelyan Hyde of New York will advise, with Harry E Field in charge of the horse exhibit and Charles H Thayer handling business matters.

Boston Baster James Trevelyan Hyde New York Harry E. Field Charles H. Thayer H. E. Winnett Alfred One

Boston Police Relief Association Holds Annual Meeting

The Boston Police Relief Association met in the Charity building on Chardon street with President Benjamin P. Eldridge in charge. Treasurer Ryan reported a net annual loss of just over $7000, and amendments to raise dues and alter sick member benefits were defeated or postponed.

Boston Police Relief Association Charity Chardon Street Benjamin P. Eldridge Eldridge Ryan Daniel E. Curran Benjamin P. Kidridge Lawrence Cain Hayden J. Ringer William T. Maguire Philemon D. Warren Alfred Fousha Thomas Keane William H. Rideout Nicholas C. Tallon Timothy A. Hurley Charles W. Hunt Eaalier John J. Hanley Division Dan Splaine Division 1 Timothy Mowright Division 6 Association Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Ataoss Enwright Tom Cully Division 14 Hanley McCausland Thomas Ryan A. Walker Harrison B. Vinal William Fottler

Fitzsimmons Signs to Fight Corbett in Jersey City

Robert Fitzsimmons signed articles for a March 17 title fight with James J. Corbett at a yet unnamed New Jersey venue. The purse is $15,000 with a $5,000 side bet, and figures present included Captain Moore Joe Wendig and Sam Fitzpatrick. A verbal agreement sought equal division of future earnings among the principals.

New York Taylor’s Jersey City Robert Fitzsimmons James J. Corbett Captain Moore Joe Wendig Sam Fitzpatrick Fitzsimmons Martin Julian Stuart Julian

Ferry collision amid dense fog on Chelsea front

A Chelsea ferry on a 6:30 am Boston run collided with the Leader towboat while fog shrouded the harbor. The ferry struck the Leader's stern, tearing bulwarks and rails. the ferry's identity was lost in the fog. Nearby tugs and a three masted schooner were stationary at McKie's wharf.

Chelsea Boston Lewis Leader McKie’s Hast Walter Norman Nellie James McAuley Warren Canada C. P. Jameson Warren Line Chamber of Commerce Montreal Liverpool Blanche H King Baltimore Portsmouth N. H Vineyard Haven Spartan Philadelphia H. F. Dimock New York Meridian Street Bridge Tillie Vanderherchen Wilson West Indies Jacksonville Guadaloupe Savannah Schlaefke Chernekin Hamburg Florida Salisbury Beach Amesbury

Kentucky man buried in blue limestone sarcophagus

Charles Bramlett aged 80 died in Kentucky owning Harrison county farms valued at about 100000. He had a blue limestone sarcophagus crafted years earlier and ordered a barrel of old Bourbon whiskey placed with him after burial. The coffin was hermetically sealed and laid in a grave near his home.

Cynthiana Charles Bramlett Harrison County Kentucky

Boxing Death Casts Shadow Over City Sports Scene

Somber mood spread through the boxing world after Jimmy Duffy died in New York following a gallant ring contest. Patrons and managers recall his perseverance, while critics urge stricter controls as New York legislators consider amendments to the Horton bill and Brooklyn officials weigh municipal limits on boxing.

New York Jimmy Duffy Post Duffy Howie Hodgkins Farragut Athletic Club Oswego Street Horton Wurster Brooklyn Greater New York Athletic Club Peter Maher Clayton Maher O’donnell Welles Ryan Smith Coney Island Leslie Pearce Andy Watson Philadelphia Jimmy Scully Rhode Island George Clare Broadway A. C Billy Smith Don Toyle Chicago Polo Athletic Club New York City Ireland George Green Tom Sharkey East Bangor Paddy Fenton Mike Daly Daly Maine Joe Butler Jake Kilrain A. C Arlington Athletic Club of Buffalo Joe Flaherty Partridge Hall Hanover Street Dan Carroll George Byer Joe Williams Joe the Pinman Luke Stevens Crawford Portland Street

Bonds or Old Colony Trust Co Receipts for Same a Specialty

A historical notice highlights a specialty in handling receipts for bonds through Old Colony Trust Company. The item notes practiced methods for managing bond receipts and related financial documents.

Old Colony Trust Co

Skating duel looms as Warner may face Breen soon

Speed skater Bob Warner the New England champion at 1 to 5 miles may meet amateur provincial champ Hudson Breen. Warner heads to Stamford Connecticut this month for national championships and denies involvement in any manipulated event. Breen has issued a challenge and a group effort at the Post aims to pair Jack Warner with Wilson Breen or Bob Warner with Hudson Breen for a half mile side bet.

Bob Warner New England Hudson Breen Warner Stamford Conn East Boston A. A Breen Jack Warner Bob Wilson Breen

Insurance League Bowls Night Yields High Scores

At the Hub alleys last night BE. L. A. C. defeated North American Mercantile while Travelers beat Boston Marine. Nayson of FE. L. A. C. rolled 508 for a three string total the league high this year. McNish of N.A.M. rolled 486 one pin above the previous record. The scores:

Insurance League North American Mercantile Travelers Boston Marine Nayson McNish

Newtowne Club Inaugurates Sixteen-Man Tournament

The Newtowne Club of Cambridge opens a sixteen-man individual tournament in two classes on January 9. Bowlers who post the top three-string totals before January 9 will be split into the two classes. Mercantile League observes ladies night this evening. Berge of Batchelder Lincoln bowls with hard luck and hopes to regain form. A match game between two South Boston ladies teams is set for Wednesday at St James private alleys.

Newtowne Club Cambridge Mercantile League Berge Batchelder & Lincoln St. James

Lond Hawke to Tour West Indies This Winter

Lond Hawke's cricket team will travel from Southampton January 18 for a winter tour of the West Indies. Meanwhile local sports include a Cambridge vs Everetts basketball game at Father Scully Gym and a January 19 N E B A A A A managers meeting at 29 Arch Street.

Lond Hawke West Indies Southampton Father Scully Cambridge Everetts N. EB Babb Arch Street John Graham Roanoke Social and Athletic Club West End E. J. Hennessy H. F. McQuinlan T. Db. Hallahan C. F. Lynch P. F. Lyons A. P. Kaveny J. J. Murphy J. F. Merrigan T. F. Connors A. J. Perry J. F. Finnigan Malden New Engand Emmet Chelsea Dennis F. O'Keefe Thomas Reilly Charles J. Biggie Michael Conroy Joseph Bushell Mathew Foley James Boles Patrick Edwards Edward Beachey

Race results from Barksdale track meet January day

The card lists six selling races at Barksdale Mississippi on January 5. Winners include Harry Good with Prince Potomac in the first, Molley May with Jack Lovell in the second, Drumstick with Young Griffo in the third, Watchman with Gonzales in the fourth, Pickpocket with Telegram in the fifth, and Fagin with Roller in the sixth. Distances span three quarters to one and one sixteenth miles with multiple named horses and riders.

Barksdale Mad Harry Goodwin Prince Potomac the Alien Lizzie W Sanspareil Bonnie Eloise Helen T Mary Lawson Mafia Montrose Molley May Jack Lovell Heck, Jr al Pope March Minnetonka Lucrette Governor Griggs Drumstick Young Griffo Dory Stubbs Intimidad Jewsharp Jeneola Shustie Albertine Ida May Fstelle J Pearl Brock la Prentiss Telegram Wilson Long Gain Dr. Wiley Forenzo O'Hearn Humming Bird

Horse Racing Results at Barksdale Mo January Fourth

Report lists six races at Barksdale Missouri with winners and prices. J Moore aboard First Race winner Hint at 10 to 1. Finnwater ridden by Neel won Second. Sedgewick with Asburn placed. Fourth saw Little Dorritt top, Gold Dollar second. Brilliance won Fifth with Fruit second. Fred Munch took Sixth with Oswego second. Times and payoffs noted for each leg.

Barksdale J. Moore Hint A. Dorsey Narvaez Finnwater Neel Heinrichs Bank Cashier Houlahan Sedgewick Asburn Aunt Sally A. Moore Miss Julia McDermott Little Dorritt Me. Cluskey Selo Fred@ Munch Nelson Oswego Dangler Syde

Copper stocks dominate market activity on Monday evening

Copper mining shares led trading with Boston & Montana near 99 1/2, Butte & Boston at 73 4, Osceola 30, Atlantic 28, Wolverine 91 4, Quincy 20, and Tamarack 94. Osceola declared a $1 per share dividend payable Feb 1. Merced stock rose with insider support and speculation on new float gold processing. The market hints at a stronger mining sector in 1897 amid ongoing broker activity.

Boston & Montana Butte & Boston Osceola Atlantic Wolverine Quincy Kearsarge Tamarack Centennial London Holmes Osceola Copper Mining Company Merced Sears M. Bolles & Co No. 4 Tunnel Pioneer Bell Telephone Company Bay State Pinkham Ol * Gly Atchison At & Pac Inc U Gas Ga C B & Nis West End Atchison Re Boston & Albany Boston & Ee Boston & Prov Cir&sy Arnold Asst Pd Boston & Mont Ree & Boston Cal & Hec Franklin Ao Jr Boston American Bell Vv Pulmann Sete Ae Westing el

Dover Change Recount Gives Democrats Legislative Majority

The Court of Errors and Appeals reversed a Superior Court ruling to recount Kent county votes, boosting Democratic control of the Legislature expected to elect a U S Senator. The party faces a bitter contest with Willard Saulsbury and factional Silver supporters weighing E L Martin as a potential ally.

Dover Del Court of Errors and Appeals Superior Court Kent County United States Addicks Willard Saulsbury E. Lt. Martin

Bebro Discharged in Court on Larceny Charge

Bebro alias Harry Josephs was discharged in Municipal Court on a larceny complaint. As he exited the courthouse, Inspector Lynch arrested him for obtaining 125 dollars from Elijah Nickerson of Chatham by false pretenses.

H. J. Bebro Harry Josephs Lynch Elijah Nickerson Chatham

Keeler Co S Fashionable Early Morning Furniture Sale

Keeler and Co. opens a special sale at 9 Washington Street inviting women to shop for up-to-date furniture. A second floor room is filled with tagged pieces offered at unusually low prices, promising wide appeal and strong patronage.

Keeler & Co Washington Street

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