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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1900

Page

3

Corbett Will Win Says Hiz Simmons

New York reports Bob Fitzsimons believes James J Corbett will beat James J Jeffries and expects Corbett to win. He bets Jeffries can be defeated and says Brady and Jeffries may remeet Sharkey in a new arrangement with a March 15 bout set after talks at Corbett's cafe.

New York Bob Fitzsim Mons Corbett Jeffries Fitz Brady Sharkey O'Rourke Hot Springs Jim Vite Jim Corbett William A, Srady Vom €N Rourke James J. Corbett James Jeffries Kad’ McCoy McCoy White Plains Fitzsimmons Brady Alliance Patsey Haley Patsey Reardon Rearden Haley

Boxing Gossip on New York legislation and ring talk

The column discusses looming New York boxing law changes urged by Governor Roosevelt and backed by influential figures. It cites letters to Billy Brady, mentions drafts of matches and fighters like Jeffries, Corbett, and Spike Sullivan, and notes upcoming bouts and rumors shaping boxing politics and events.

New York Roosevelt

Automobile Notes on Boston Transit Company Reorganization

The Boston Transit Company reorganizes its board removing Charles H. Cole William H Coolidge G Henry Whitcomb and H N Rice Olliver Ames becomes president with T S Cummins Jr as treasurer and clerk New directors include George von L Meyer F A Gilbert J Edgar and Francis R Hart Colonel Albert A Pope joins the New England Electric Vehicle Transportation Company board The electric cabs gain a four chain drive on each wheel to improve snow grip and protect tires D C Luce named superintendent at Leach factory J M Cox wins 2750 breach of contract suit versus Altham International Motor Company Meg Hill says orders extend four months ahead All electric vehicles in New York and Boston to be fitted with rollers

Boston Transit Company Charles H. Cole Globe National Bank Wiliam H. Coolidge G. Henry Whitcomb H. N. Rice Oliver Ames Benjamin D. Hyde T. S. Cummins, Jr George von L. Meyer F. A. Gilbert J. Edgar Francis R. Hart Albert A. Pope New England Electric Vehicle Transportation Company Electric Cab Couftier Autobus Berou. D. CG. Luce North Attleboro Leach Hverech J. M. Cox Altham International Motor Company Meg Hill American Roller Bearing Company New York Boston

Swamp Root praised by police officers and New York users

Testimonial letters from James Cook and officers of the 65th Police Precinct in Greater New York extol Swamp Root for kidney and bladder relief. Joseph Travers of New York City reports complete cure after two bottles. A third letter from New York asserts rapid back pain relief and full recovery.

James Cook 65Th Police Precinct Greater New York Hugh E. Boyle John J. Bodkin Grand Street New York City Joseph Travers

Find Out If You Have Kidney Trouble and Swamp Root

Old Boston Post advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney remedy. It explains kidneys filter the blood and claims many illnesses stem from kidney trouble. It offers a free sample by mail and mentions hospital usage and doctor endorsements. It urges readers to test urine to judge kidney health.

Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Boston Post Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y

Newton Old Dorchester Bowls Night. Buntin Sets Amat League Record

Newton Mass Jan 4 A Newton Club match at Newtonville saw Buntin total 694 a new Amateur Bowling League record while Old Dorchester posted a 226 to 226 tie in a 7 to 226 score. Pray's 221 matched Warren Hull's 245 pool and billiards results show Kernwood and Newtowne heavy scores with whist and pool tallies.

Newton Mass Newtowne Kenwood Kernwood Bartlett Drew Holmes Sawyer Pool Hollander Carrick Kerinwood Chase Tribble Kernwrand

Keogh and Long Play High Stakes Pool Duel at Murray & Irwin's

A dramatic last night match at Murray and Irwin's saw Jerome Keogh concede 40 balls to Kid Long in a $75 a side championship contest. Final scores listed show Long ahead 126 to 109 with Hood scheduled to face Keogh tonight.

Jerome Keogh Kid Long Murray & Irwin's Keogh Dina Wes Tkeogh Long Hood

Polo Games Report From Hartford and Nearby Towns

Last night polo results show Hartford area matches with New Britain at Salem Plymouth seven to four and Taunton hosting Lawrence thirteen to ten with East Weymouth beating Prockton seven to two.

Hartford New Britain Salem Plymouth Taunton Lawrence East Weymouth Prockton

Harvard Cricket Team Opens Tryouts After Night Meeting

Twenty candidates for the Harvard cricket team gathered last night. Daily practice will begin immediately at Jordan gymnasium.

Harvard Jiemenway Gymnasium

Sporting News Reserved for Page Two

Note indicates other Sporting News items will appear on page 2. No further details are provided in the fragment.

Faneuil Team Wins Carruth Ailey Trade League Title

In a bowling match last night for the Trade League championship on the Carruth Ailey course the Faneuil team defeated the opposition to claim the title.

Carruth Ailey Faneuil

Alphas sweep three games as Phinney posts 641 series

In a postponed Insurance League night at the Hub Carpenter faces Travelers' Insurance with low candle pin scores. Carpenter loses two of three. In Waltham January 4 the Circuit League saw the Artillery overwhelm the Alphas with a perfect sweep and Phinney topping the session with a 641 three-string total.

Hub Carpenter Travelers’ Insurance Waltham Theth Artillery Alphas Phinney

Paine Jebber & Co win two of three in league title chase

In the Bankers and Brokers League championship at Boylston alley Paine Jebber & Co edged Towle & Fitzgerald in a tight finish with a four pin margin in the final string. Hayden Stone & Co swept Blornblower & Weeks in straight games with Brooks Bennett and Hawes delivering heroics.

Pee Wilder Iisaae Axnsiesee Ester Mubbard E . Lin Elwell Hayden, Stone Bowler T'dl Prackett Hawes O- Baird Bennett Hornblower & Wreaks Rowler Tees Brooks Sheen Gallagher Cine Bankers and Brokers Boylston Alley Paine, Jebber & Co Towle & Fitzgerald Hayden, Stone & Co T Blornblower & Weeks Brooks Paine, Wibber & «¢N Bowles Beree

Kernwood and Newtowne clash in Interclub League play

Malden Kernwood Club defeated Newtowne Club of Cambridge in billiards, while Kernwood led the bowling with the highest score despite dropping two of three matches at the Fernwood club house on January 4.

Malden Kernwood Club Newtowne Club Cambridge Fernwood Kernwood

Young Boy Fatally Crushed In Electric Car Accident

On January 4 in Lynn 8 year old Gordon Bennett son of Johnson Bennett of Stickney and Commercial streets fell from a pung sleigh under an electric car driven by W H Cristy with Fred Fellows as conductor. He suffered multiple fractures and a skull fracture and is not expected to live.

Lynn, Jan Gordon Bennett Johnson Bennett Stickney W. H. Cristy Fred Fellows

Carnegie S purse closes to Republicans

New York January 4 Andrew Carnegie denied promising $50,000 to the Republican convention fund and said the party would receive no money from him if it backed imperialism. He declared no funds for imperialism or renegade Americanism.

New York Andrew Carnegie Republican Party

American berk Sachem Arrives in Distress Off St Thomas

ST THOMAS D W T Jan 4 The American berk Sachem from New York Dec 14 bound for Hong Kong carrying kerosene has arrived here in distress.

ST. Thomas, D. W. T

Fine Skating On Newly Flooded Surface at Franklin Fight

Harvard skating rink suffers leaks as flood affects rink surface named Renzh. Officials scramble repairs while athletes train on improvised ice during frigid conditions.

Franklin Fight Harvard

Harvard Hockey Team Faces Winter Practice Challenges

Snow removal, flooding, and leaky rinks disrupt home practice at Franklin Field Jamaica Pond Billings Field and Soldiers Field. Harvard plans games with Tech Yale Brown and a Canadian team, with January and February matchups in Cambridge Providence and nearby venues.

Franklin Fie Blue Hill Avenue Pettigrew Park Department Jamaica Pond Billines Field Dorchester Harvard Soldiers Spy Pond Arlington Hammond's Pond Brookline Cambridge Tech Brown Providence Yale Pech Ireb

Bicycle notes reflect industry shifts and league aims

President Keenan of the TaAL WW says no major division into the national assembly next month in Philadelphia and delegates focus on league good. Industry signals show stronger orders, the trust boosting confidence and foreign touring ties expanding. An independent group forms the Trades Protective Association to tackle a crank-hanger bracket patent, naming officers and inviting others. Local clubs like Powderhorn Wheelmen announce officers and a racing team for next season.

Keenan Taal WW National Assembly Philadelphia League Race Tng Board Tha Var Vics Merseles Snowly A. HM. Ch FP. Johnson RP. Eldredge W. Vt. Crosby W. Snyder Paris Lin Jay Eaton Teddy ’Hoodman Foon Pacific Los Angel New York Littosston John Nelson Nelson Wheelinen Chelsea George Fraser Mark Hanson I. J. Porters HT. W. Green E. F. Stone A. Kendall A. Tatten Willis Leger Joseph Moris H. Reedy George Reed Ricai Vnetor

Columbia Ahead Calendar Illustrates Yacht Race Scene

A Bryant and Stratton Commercial School calendar print depicts the Columbia leading Shamrock at the end of the first leg. The 18 by 8 inch marine scene, painted by W. F. Halsall, shows flags, a foaming wake, and a fleet in the distance, framed with a rope border.

Columbia-Shamrock Bryant & Stratton Commercial School Columbia Shamrock W. F. Halsall Aies

Progress of Squire Co in Assignee Case

Settlement of Squire affairs is progressing smoothly with no friction among interests. Squire packing properties are holding their own, delivering more business than anticipated and generating substantial realizations from other sources. Accounts were tangled and figures remain in flux for a day or two, but final outcome should exceed expectations.

Squire Squire Packing Niad

Attorney General Recommends Snow Commutation to Life

Attorney General Knowlton writes Governor Crane recommending commuting Snow's death sentence to life imprisonment. The letter was sent to the council yesterday and will be considered next Monday.

Knowlton Crane Snow

Malden veterans and Women's Relief Corps conduct triple installation

A Malden gathering at Army Hall featured a triple installation for Post 4 and its affiliated groups the Sons of Veterans and Women’s Relief Corps. Hiram G. Berry of Post 40 was installed by Past Junior Vice-Commander Iske, assisted by Malden Post 4 Commander H Coburn.

Camp 8 V. and Women’s Relief Corps Malden Thrand Army Hall Hiram G. Berry Iske Newton H. Coburn Willig A. Stevens Boston Mary Robingyn Worcester

Local officers arrest man on liquor fraud charges

Inspector McGarr from headquarters and Patrolman Cowboy of Division 2 arrested yesterday G. Milton Bell for obtaining liquor under false pretences valued at $157. Edward Hiddell of Quincy is also mentioned in the report.

Inspector McGarr Cowboy G. Milton Bell

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Hizsimmons M’coy Maher McOy Billy Brady New York State Post Dixon Santry Dan Driscoll Charlestown Young Curran McGovern New England Thomas ‘Teeling Milford Teeling Marks Schuck Brighton Young Bonaparte Harry Milholland KE. J. Cannan Shawn Paddy Gunn Tommy Heffernan Kilourn Adams Boo Neulson Bentlenan Musile Hall Kiarkey Spike Sylivan George McFadden Spike Murther Joe Dans Automobile Notes The New York Journal Greater Dor, Kilmer & Co Dear Srs Kholkads Payne Printing Co Park Place Theodorus van Wyck South Eleventh Avenue Mount Vernon J. R Buntin Faneuils Vowler San Linder Serene Steer Old Dorchester Ae Parker Butters Hal Richardson Tee Renee Vaneuil Goerrish McIntosh Hollis Crandon Tees Wiinbop Clark Ae Aty Gerrish MilIntosh Kemp Wees Rilleite Veit Jonets Sali Kern Wood Roawler Dearborn Aee Seeree Hos Knowlton Eree Herrick Seers Insurance League Bowling ALPHA G. O. Carpenteiorn & Son Campbell Trollis Reiland Merrill Teres Kirkpatrick Lawler Philussell Ward Timpton Ware ST Than Jackson Bow Ashworth Bankers and Brokers’ League Lynn Boy Carnegie Halsall Progress OF Squire CO John P. Squire Company H. W. Chaplin Waevatous le Wee A. R
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