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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1896
Page
3
In Massachusetts yesterday inaugurations drew large crowds as newly elected mayors delivered warm addresses and promised improvements. Reports from across the Commonwealth highlighted prosperity and growth in Enterprising and industrious cities, with readings of welcomes and civic vigor.
California heavyweight Nick Burley defeated Jack Quinlan in just over a minute at the Kirtland Club in Lynn. About five hundred Boston-area attendees watched as Burley dominated with a sharp opener and rapid follow ups, while Quinlan showed limited offense. Burley impressed for his East debut, with a strong showing from supporting boxers and a rowdy undercard.
Albior A Perry was inaugurated as mayor of Somerville yesterday morning at Eberle Hall Union Square. The oath was given to the Board of Aldermen and Common Council members, a city clerk and city treasurer were elected, and Mayor Hodgkins presided with Rev. Pierson delivering the invocation. Judge Story, who has sworn in all Somerville mayors, administered the ceremony.
Gloucester January 6. In a city government inaugural the Common Council elected A. Smith president and James R. Jeffrey clerk. John J. Somes elected city clerk for 22nd straight year. Edward Dolliver treasurer and collector. Edwin L. Lane fire chief. other officers named including city physician Harvey and harbor master Anderson. Mayor Robinson nomination of Higgins as city marshal rejected 2 to 6. McKenny named night watch marshal pro tem.
Inauguration exercises were conducted in multiple cities yesterday with Mayors delivering addresses. Cities include Quincey Everett Waltham Cambridge Malden Somerville Marlboro Lynn Woburn Springfield Brockton Chicopee Beverly Worcester Taunton Northampton New Bedford Fall River North Adams Holyoke Woonsocket Newport Lawrence Haverhill Salem Fitchburg and officials named Mayors Adams Henderson Lyman Ban croft Walker Perry Bartlett Bessom Allen Winter Williams Grant Odell Sprague Mor ris Field Parker Greene Houghton Curran Boyle Jenkins Brickett Turner Rockwell.
St Paul Kid Jim Kennard, known in St Paul circles, has vanished after being matched to box Mike Sears Wednesday night in Central Falls Rhode Island. Sears is here and sails to Boston tomorrow. there is a rumor Kennard welched on the bout, and Frank Brierly may be asked to replace him for Sears engagement.
Superintendent John Bowler turned on the hose at Charlesbank recreation grounds last night drawing thousands from West End and Cambridge to skate today. Wood Island Park saw exceptionally large attendance yesterday as skaters endured the extreme cold and enjoyed their steel shoes on the rinks.
Tommy Conneff world mile champion may join Holy Cross College and run under the banner of Holy Cross and the New York Athletic Club.
The Board of Aldermen created a special committee to study free transfers and fare equalization on city street railways. Alderman Hall, Donovan, and Dyar named to lead, with power to hire a stenographer. Aldermen Bryant Presho and McCarthy voiced cautious support, urging limits and consideration for Charlestown and West End.
Edward W. Odlin an assistant news editor of the Boston Herald died yesterday at 2 10 p m at his home 29 Bradlee street Dorchester of pneumonia after ten days illness He will be buried in Exeter New Hampshire with a brief funeral service at his home tomorrow at 4 p m
The Atlantic Yacht Club held its annual concert and ball last night in Odd Fellows Hall. About 50 couples attended the reception from 8 to 9, followed by a grand march led by Miss Nellie Dixon and Commodore Dixon, with Miss Florence Brady and Mr. Nelson second. Supper served for around 400, Caterer Frey met all needs. A program of songs and speeches featured Mr. Charles Chapman, Mr. Harry Higgins, Comedian Crowley, Miss Nellie Dixon, soprano Miss Margaret Belanger, and the Brockton Quartet. Grand marshal Edward B. Dixon, with William T. Neilon as assistant, and James H. Duffy as floor director.
The thirteenth annual hall of the Poplar Club was held last night in Cotillon Hall Mechanics' building. About 300 attended. A concert ran from 8 to 9 with the grand march starting at 9 led by Mr. D. F. King and Miss Margaret Daly. King served as floor director with E. N. Kenney and F. J. McVey as assistants.
Edward W. de Almada, son of the Portuguese consul at Boston, and Winfrid D. Davis were thrown from a team at Winter Hill station Somerville yesterday afternoon. They were severely bruised and narrowly escaped being run over by a train. They were taken to a drug store and then sent home.
A clever maneuver allowed nine boxing exhibition licenses to sail through the Board of Aldermen despite opposition. Aldermen Folsom Dyar and Allen voted against all licenses while Hall abstained. Licenses went to West Newton Street Armory managers and others with large halls, signaling bets on big events and a possible Republican challenge to Democratic action. A harsh amateur boxing interdiction bill is being drafted by Republicans in the state legislature.
Cambridgeport swamps East Boston in a crowded meet, taking four of seven events including the 20 yard dash and potato race while beating the favorite East Boston on a slick track. J N Jackson and D F Brown shatter E B Bloss’s 20 yard record with 23.5 seconds. Brown wins final heat as Brown and Boudreau shine in the running high jump.
An advertisement claims Baker's Kidney Pills ease monthly pain for women and aid cleansing. It suggests taking pills a day or two before, offers a free book from Baker Pill Co. Bangor Maine, and lists pills at fifty cents at druggists.
The Sporting Department of the Boston Post is now led by A. McKenzie with a strengthened staff. He will be in his office between Land 2 o'clock and each evening to meet those interested in athletics and invites secretaries of athletic organizations to contact him for proper representation in the Post's athletic directory.
Chicago’s bicycle show opens as a blizzard hits the city. 368 spaces filled by 50 exhibitors, with the New York National Board of Trade backing the event. Highlights include the Fowler sextuplet and Vim wheel. Officials include N. H. Van Sicklen and S. A. Miles. The Hamilton catalogue and Horace Partridge Company materials debut. Industry voices warn against cheap imitations and outline guarantee limits.
The Boston Post reports a new boxing board granting nine licenses for exhibitions from Jan. 20 to March 21. The piece notes police and legislative scrutiny, calls for clean, scientific boxing, and lists upcoming bouts, signings, and possible matches involving Leary, Hastings, McDonald, Erwin, and others, with emphasis on local clubs and figures like Wescott and Farrell.
At a Harvard Cycling Association meeting last night it was decided to hold a college meet next May at the new Cambridgeport track. Five events are planned the quarter mile half mile one mile two mile and a quad race between Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania if possible. Races will be scratch and open to college rivals only. Other colleges have been invited but no replies yet.
New York January 6 The Westchester spring and fall running meet fixtures are released alongside Morris Park steeplechase and Washington meetings. Races dates not yet decided. Entries close April 1 for spring and September 7 for fall. Morris Park lists seven two year olds five for three year olds and four for older entrants. Washington purses are lower. At Westchester John Sanford offers 1000 extra for the winning two year old.
Lynn January 6 The Massachusetts Military Basketball League reports one quarter of games completed with standings led by Company E Beverly 21 and Company I Lynn 20 followed by Company C Marblehead 18 and Company K Van Buren 14. Chelsea Company H trails at 9 and Wakefield Company A at 8. An exhibition game between Chelsea Company H and Marblehead is scheduled at the Irvington Street Armory January 18 under First Regiment Athletic Association auspices.
A meeting is set this evening in Harvard's trophy room to organize a university ice polo team for the new intercollegiate league. F. S. Elliot, captain of the Oxford ice polo team at Harvard, is seen as the likely choice to lead the university squad.
Colonial Juniors defeated Roughan Juniors at Charlestown last night by a score of 2191 to 2134, securing a narrow victory.
In South Boston action on P19 tourney page, Russell defeated Iaraham 100 to 6. Grant and Manuel are slated to play tonight as part of the same tournament card.
Time tables available at ticket offices show trains from Boston to New York at 8 50 via Hartford and 10 11 from Park Square via Norwich. Later departures include 7 pm with connections to Brooklyn Chicago and West Shore routes. Exp trains stop at Dewhure Fishkill Landing Mopewell Junction Poughkeepsie Brewster Hawleyville Plainville Danbury Bristol and New Britain with multiple Am and PM services.
Boston trains to Albany and Chicago with multiple numbered services. No. 7 departs Boston 8 30 A M on Sundays, No. 15 at 10 30 A M daily, No. 19 at 2 P M daily, No. 28 at 8 P M Sundays, No. 37 at 7 15 P M daily, No. 8 at 11 P M Saturdays, No. 88 at 9 A M Sundays, No. 49 at 11 A M Sundays, No. 8 e leaving at noon Sundays, No. 75 New York Limited departs 4 P M daily for New York. Details include dining and sleeping cars, rapid connections to Chicago, Detroit, St Louis, and New York via various rail lines. Tickets from city office and station agents.
A terse timetable listing New York routes via New Haven and Hartford, Fall River and Newport connections, Stonington via Providence, Norwich via New London, and Philadelphia via Shore Line. Includes schedule times for Bay State Limited, Day Express, Afternoon Express, Shore Line Express, Gilt Edge Express, Midnight Express, Air Line Limited, and connections to steamers Plymouth Pilgrim Maryland City of Lowell Worcester. Tickets, parlor car seats, berths and staterooms available at Old State House and Park Square.
Public auction planned by American Loan & Trust Company as trustee for the Franklin Malt Company indenture. On Tuesday January 7 1896 at eleven in the forenoon the sale will occur on the premises in Franklin Massachusetts. Items include land of fifteen acres with buildings, all machines and fixtures, corporate rights, and patent rights including a malt machine. Sale terms and details available at the trustee office in Boston after December 24, 1895.
The Dorchester based Forest Avenue Improvement Association hosted its first annual banquet at the United States Hotel last evening with presiding officer Mr. J. B. Hunter. Aldermen Boréman Hall and D. F. Barry attended along with General A. P. Martin and Colonel John C. Linchan.
A Boston notice promotes Dr. Liverpool at 223 Tremont Street offering free consultations and medicines. It boasts astonishing cure tallies across conditions from rheumatism to Brights disease and claims patients can be examined without prior information or questions.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts issues a Warrant in insolvency for Charles H. Dodge and Everett E. Dodge of Boston. Debts and property transfer to the insolvent debtors are forbidden. Creditors must meet January 17, 1896 at 2 PM to prove debts and elect assignees at the Court of Insolvency, Pemberton Square, Boston.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Insolvency. Messenger's Notice. Suffolk. Poston January 3 1896. Warrant issued from Court of Insolvency against Burton Whit Comb a Boston druggist insolvent debtor. Debts and property transfers forbidden. Creditor meeting to prove debts and appoint assignees to be held January 17 1886 at 2 PM at Court House Pemberton Square Boston. Robert F. Maguire Deputy Sheriff.
Suffolk creditors are notified that Horace EF. Asgood of Winthrop is insolvent. Debts cannot be paid or property transferred until a creditors meeting to prove debts and appoint assignees is held at the Court of Insolvency in Pemberton Square Boston on January 24 1896 at 2 PM. Deputy Sheriff Robert E. Maguire to oversee proceedings.
A warrant in insolvency has been issued against Louis J Lavallee of Marlboro, formerly of Dion and Lavallee. Debts cannot be paid or property transferred to him. Creditors must prove debts and select assignees at 2 Court of Insolvency in Cambridge on January 23, 1806 at 11:00 AM. Co. F. Morse, Deputy Sheriff.
Suffolk Court of Insolvency in Boston will hold the third meeting of creditors for GEORGE W. H. LITCHFIELD on March 13, 1896 at 10:00 AM. Creditors may attend, prove claims, and object to the assignees’ account presented for allowance. Assignees Timothy Reed, W Frank Mullin, Horace T. Fogg. Boston date January 4, 1896.
The meriner has been appointed assignee of the estate of Peter H Lawson of Boston Suffolk an insolvent debtor The second meeting of creditors will be held at a Court of Insolvency in Boston on March 6 at ten oclock in the forenoon at which creditors may be present and prove their claims E C lapp Assignee 12 Summer street Boston
Suffolk ss Court of Insolvency sets third creditors meeting for Thomas A Suate of Boston at the Court of Insolvency in Suffolk on February 14, 1896 at ten in the forenoon. Creditors may attend, review the assignee's account, and object to its allowance. George Chandler Coit, Assignee, January 4, 1896, 53 Tremont St.
Notice of the third meeting of creditors for Benjamin A. Dyer, insolvent, to be held at the Court of Insolvency in Boston on January 10 at 10 a.m. Creditors may appear to prove claims and object to the assignee’s accounts. Frank P. Dartt is assignee, 42 Court St., Room 18.
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