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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1899
Page
3
The first annual international 24 hour event opens at Madison Square Garden with Burns W. Pierce among contestants. Weather and indoor track conditions draw a large crowd as riders attempt to top last year’s marks while tracking a fast pace.
Athletes led by Noala Baby Gibson and Pier ce Karl Stevens Hart compete as crowds applaud from the start. The field tightens as pace quickens with Michel, Pierce, Miller and Waller leading through early miles. Deft handling at hour marks includes punctures and wheel exchanges shaping the race.
Jordan Marsh and Co advertise the largest and best line of brass bedsteads in Boston. They urge customers to inspect stock, claim no other house has advantage in selection or showing, and promise very low prices to bring bedsteads within reach for all.
The text outlines Sharkey and M'Coy proportions including weight 1,190 pounds and height 5 ft 8 in. with chest measurements and neck, waist, and thigh details. It notes Chest contracted and expanded measurements and lists various inches for body parts.
A garbled OCR fragment lists various body measurement terms and numbers such as age height reach chest and limb dimensions. The text includes inconsistent decimals and stray letters, providing no clear subject or event to anchor a coherent report.
City League leaders defeated Murray & Irwin in three straight fixtures as Carruth led with high scores. Binns Kinsman and Gordon shone for Carruth while Sudbury rose to second after sweeping Hub. McCarthy barely won a final game despite Sim Iossa’s three strikes to clinch victory.
An advertisement invites men harmed by drugs to test electricity as the greatest power on earth. The offer promises instant relief for rheumatism backache kidney troubles nerve weakness and vitality loss. A pamphlet with testimonials is sent free in a plain sealed envelope from inventor A Chrystal of Marshall Michigan.
At the Boston College Athletic Carnnell meeting last evening John J. Hartnett of Marlboro was chosen track team manager for the coming season. Hartnett has been active in athletics since entering college, notably as left fielder on the varsity baseball team. A committee was named to organize a closed meet at the college gymnasium soon and another to plan the annual open meet in late February at Mechanics Hall.
Joe Donoghue seeks a return to competition by posting a challenge to Oscar Juling the Swede. A ten mile open race with $100 a side is arranged in outline, to be held at Stamford Connecticut between January 10 and an uncertain date if ice conditions permit.
Boston backer James Colville weighs Sharkey wind and form after the Corbett bout. Prominent bettors and officials discuss Sharkey vs McCoy tactics, fitness, and odds as New York hosts the looming title bid. Broad interest spans Omaha to London with many figures backing McCoy or Sharkey.
Boston supporters claim enough votes to settle the 1899 national meet, though ballots remain unopened under Secretary Bassett oversight. Asa Windle buys cycle fittings for spring, while a Newton firm builds a motor vehicle aimed at a 1:30 mile. Joe Downey of Jamaica Plain leaves town amid political chatter.
All day everyday wait of the indigestion patient. Advice to eat wholesome foods and take Dr. Von Stan's Pineapple Tablets to aid nature in stomach work. A gentle bowel tonic that prevents and relieves discomfort. 35 cents. Wourwaid 4700. Washington St and 21 Massachusetts Ave locations listed.
The Farragut Association of Naval Veterans held a public installation at 694 Washington street, naming M. S. Eastbrook as captain and J. M. Field as commander among others. National Paymaster F. T. Dustin of Providence officiated with assistance from Captain Place and Dr. Travers. delegates from Essex Salem Providence and New York attended, followed by a musicale featuring banjo solos by Charles Reading, a Kearsarge survivor.
In New Haven on January 6 Meriden and New Haven fielded crippled polo teams in a rough, disorganized match. Meriden fell 6 to 2 as both sides struggled with fouls and rushed play. Key efforts came from Warner and Lincoln for New Haven with Bone and Farrell contributing for Meriden. Referee Harrington officiated the ragged contest.
New Britain defeated Waterbury 7 to 6 in a fast but not brilliant polo game. Russell scored the winning goal late in the third period as the near-even contest stayed tight. Rushes: Roberts 10, Russell 2, tle 2. Steps: Sword 23, Burgess 25. Fouls: Wiley 2, Russell, Doherty. Referee Leahy. Timer Leahy.
Springfield dominates Providence with a 14 to 9 victory in a revelation game. Key rushes include Hipson 20 and Pierce 3, while stops by Heffernan 44 and Nelson as timer. Referee Long. Foul by Barnfield.
The Municipal Orchestra will perform at Music Hall tomorrow evening under Conductor Mullaly. The program features Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture, Wagner Albumblatt, Bizet Petite Suite op. 22, Cavalleria Prelude and Siciliano, Langey Mandolinant, three Moszkowski Spanish dances, Lefebvre-Wely La Garde Montgate, and Fictow Stradella Overture. Boston baritone Albert Henry Houghton is the soloist, singing Cowen Promise of Life and Mascagoni For All Eternity.
Preparations are underway by the Golf Social Club of South Boston for its fourth annual social set for Tuesday evening January 10 in Bethesda Hedl. The club says the event is an important function and will feature its usual social program and guest attendance.
Boston Post 200 of the G A R held a joint installation with the Woman's Relief Corps No 157 at Red Men's Hall Tremont Street. Officers for both organizations were sworn in, followed by refreshments and a musical program.
The B A A cross country run scheduled for today has been postponed to Saturday January 14 due to insufficient entries. Entries will be accepted by John Graham up to 10 o'clock Thursday morning January 19.
Saco Missouri January 6 Reverend James M Tiley a retired Free Baptist minister died this afternoon after several months illness he was 69 and formerly superintendent of the Saco public schools
Judge Bishop heard a case over the possession of Mrs Ellen Leahy of Lawrence body with undertaker M J Mahoney claiming burial rights under a note and insurance. Sons John and Jeremiah Leahy sought an injunction to prevent interment. Parties agreed to have Lackataide Bros inter the remains.
Frederick P. Bacon appeals to stockholders over plans for a new Boston music hall criticizing Higginson Cotting leadership and questioning opera viability and subsidies. He argues subscriptions favored opera, warns against overpaying land, notes costs and future risks, and urges broader artistic vision for Boston music.
The Brooklyn Chess Club has offered dates for the annual Great Britain versus United States cable match. Possible openings are March 3 and 4, March 10 and 11, or March 24 and 25.
A promotional note promises six months of free treatment with Dr Burkhiff's Vegetable Compound Tablets if cure is not achieved. It invites readers to request the eve sample package to learn full particulars and claims about the remedy.
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