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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1902
Page
3
W L Douglas makes and sells more men's $3.50 shoes than any other two manufacturers. Their $3.50 shoes compare with higher priced brands in quality and wear, claiming equal performance to $5 and $6 models. The ad credits a worldwide reputation for the best $3.50 shoes in style fit and wear and notes a sales increase of 1805-748,706 pairs in the table.
An advertisement touts W L Douglas shoes with sales rising from 1 259 754 pairs in 1900 to 1 566 720 in 1901. It promotes genuine branding on the bottom, multiple leather types, and features boys and youth models. The note lists U S stores in Brockton and Boston with addresses and a mail order offer for illustrated catalogs.
Newtowne won the first and third games last night against the 999th Artillery Association in the Mystic Valley League. Neither side posted big scores. Gillette was the sole bowler to exceed 500, Newtowne leading in first ball work, while the battery posted the most spares. The score details follow.
Referee R F Kelsey heads to New York to present the six day finish facts to Chairman Batchelder aided by two witnesses who saw the spill involving Hugh McLean and Jean Gougoltz. McLean protests McFarland’s ride claiming fault. McFarland disputes it and they agree to a ½ mile motor-paced race next June with $500 side bets each. The Atlantic Cycle Racing Association ends racing at the garden as the track moves to Lowell.
The London Mirror Of Life reviews a Ferguson Taylor boxing bout in which clinching and holding dominated, Ferguson’s awkward tactics and a near wrestling sequence drew hisses. Taylor won the decision and Ferguson offered a rematch for $1000. Controversy over matches and promoters follows with quotes from Joe Mirror and Jeffries related chatter.
A. G. Spalding arrived in New York from Aiken South Carolina to learn responses from Brooklyn Pittsburg Chicago Philadelphia and Boston clubs to his letter. New York St Louis and Cincinnati did not reply. He did not disclose reply contents but said they would be published soon. The Boston reply is considered most important amid the Freedman baseball tangle. He gave a long interview outlining league controversy but offered no new information.
New York mayor's address to the Board of Aldermen calls for united effort to stamp out blackmail. He warns residents and city workers against paying for protection or favorable treatment, insisting no one should pay a dime for supposed protection. Judge Foster directs a grand jury to probe bribery rumors and indict any guilty parties.
The Board of Health says no alarm is needed after a smallpox case was found yesterday at 242 Commercial street in the North End. A second case appeared on Columbus avenue. Both victims had not been vaccinated and the outbreak is described as a late phase in Boston’s dying out of the disease.
Clinton dispatch reports that the six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Lynn of Fuller Street was found this afternoon to be suffering from smallpox after several days illness.
A large attendance at the First Massachusetts Regiment Infantry Association meeting at the American House elected William J. Bird as president Albert 8 Austin as secretary and JamescKenzie as treasurer. The board of management includes Lt E G Tutein Sgt Major Frank W Marshall and several company officers across A L B C D F wu H I etc. Resolutions called for a revised regiment history.
The Merchants League finals ended with the Walthams defeating the North Shore team two games to one and the Curtis five clinching the series by taking the last two games from the Federals.
McCarthy and Rouse top Murray and Irwin's annual two men team tourney with 806 total points. Tantigua and Dopnelly sit second at 783, while Lantigua posts a 121 single for the week as the event enters its third remaining week.
The Fruit team failed to appear at Carruth's forts match against Beef in the Market men's League and forfeited three games to the Beef team.
The Intercollegiate Association may bring the annual cable chess match to Boston with the B A A offering entertainment and facilities. Harvard Yale Princeton Rice Sewall Keeler Hunt Sawin lead the U S. team in New York selections while Oxford Cambridge eye a later April date. Pillsbury plans a Jan 14 exhibition at the B A A rooms before Europe trip for the international tournament.
Newton High defeated Hopkinson 4–0 in the Preparatory League hockey opener at Crystal Lake Newton. Leonard and Plympton scored two goals each as Newton showed better team work despite both teams needing more practice.
Harvard opened track work with over 100 candidates divided into four squads. John Graham returns as trainer with Captain Willis guiding sprinters as the team looks to rebuild after Clark’s departure. New stars Schick Schueber and Frye headline a deep incoming group, with Gallagher emerging as a promising sophomore.
In Philadelphia Kiat Broad of Cleveland edged Tim Callahan of Philadelphia in a six round bout at the Penn Athletic Club with no knockdowns. Earlier Eddie Connolly of St John’s and Joe Gans of Baltimore fought at the Washington Sporting Club, but was stopped in the fifth as Connolly clung and wrestled.
New York January 6 The 26 round bout between Terry McGovern and Dave Sullivan is scheduled for February 22 Washington's Birthday, before the Southern Association of Tollis ville Kentucky in the afternoon.
A Boston notice offers one week free diagnosis by Dr. Liverpool at 860 Tremont Street. It claims no exam or questions are required and promises rapid disease localization, detailing symptoms, and treatment plans. It lists extensive cure tallies across many illnesses and guarantees free medicines during treatment.
The Dorchester Social and Literary Club gathered for its annual meeting at Glover's last evening where Glynn was elected president. Members outlined plans for upcoming events and activities, confirming continued focus on literary discussions and community engagement.
Thomas H. Glynn was unanimously elected president of the Dorchester Social and Literary Club, with Parker H. Murphie as vice president, Terrance McCormick as treasurer, Alexander Mitchie as financial secretary, Marshall Edwards as recording secretary, and James Callahan as sergeant-at-arms. The club plans a checker pool and bowling tournament and to form a league with other Dorchester clubs.
The Epiphany service at the Church of the Advent last evening drew many from area churches including St. Ann's Dorchester St. Luke's Chelsea St. Margaret's Brighton St. John the Evangelist Bowdoin Street and Trinity Haverhill. The Rev D C Hinton assisted as cale rant and Father Hutchinson of Chelsea preached the sermon. Music arranged for the occasion was conducted by Albert Snow, choir master.
Institute A A basketball team beat Maynard 21 to 10 on their court. Sherdian brothers and Lynch starred with quick teamwork. Maynard players Keever and G Lynch also stood out. After the game, dancing lasted late. officials cited Maynard 15 fouls and Institute 18. Attendance not listed.
Ohio event reports Hon. William J. Bryan addressing the Jackson Day banquet in Wooster. He defends Democratic principles against money power and monopolies, urges adherence to constitutional government, and touts Jeffersonian equality with no special privileges. He questions imperialism and warns against compromising core beliefs for political gain.
In Portland Maine on January 6 Portland beat Clinton 8 to 4 before a large crowd. Newcomers Canavan and Warner joined Portland for the first time and drew sales for Warner with several fine shots. Rushes-Cunningham led Clinton with 12 points. Portland’s Warner had 3 and Ashyman, Mallory kept goal. Attendance reported at 1200.
Joseph Chamberlain colonial secretary spoke in Birmingham denouncing foreign hatred of Britain as not caused by a wicked government. He urged steady isolation with colonial kin and warned unions against limiting output. He cited five years of unparalleled trade and good prospects ahead. He referenced Senator Hanna and President Schwab of the Steel Corporation on labor issues.
The Boston Baptist Social Union held its 373d meeting at Tremont Temple with a 4 30 to 5 30 reception in Gilbert Hall and a 5 30 supper attended by nearly 500 members. Guests included Rev Dr A C Dixon Rev Dr F H Rowley and others. Dr Dixon spoke on The Key to Every Situation noting church sleepiness leads to quarrels.
Melrose voters heard a unanimous committee report that the city will stay a city not revert to town government. Recommendations include cutting Aldermen from 21 to 12 for two year terms elected at large, abolishing wards, and vacancies filled by the board or by election in mayoral cases. Franchises in public streets to be referred to the people. Meeting next Saturday night to consider further action.
The Grand Army Club of Massachusetts held its annual dinner at the United States Hotel with about 40 members present. An election followed naming Commander Joseph W. Thayer Fest 35, senior vice commander Albert F. Rich Post 11, second vice commander Samuel H. Turner Post 66, quartermaster Lyman H. Bigelow Post 11, adjutant John H. Putnam Post 199. Three new members were elected and several applications considered.
Ted Sloan may ride for Cincinnati mayor Fleischmann under an agreement to seek reinstatement to the English Jockey Club with a condition not to accept mounts in England. If granted, Sloan would be licensed in the United States with Fleischmanns said to broker the arrangement.
Lowell defeated Salem 5 to 1 with Pierce Fox and Heffernan starring. Final score Lowell five Salem one. Referee Thomas Connolly. Attendance not listed.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver bladder and uric acid troubles. It lists symptoms such as back pain dizziness and frequent urination and promotes sample bottles and a free pamphlet by mail from Dr Whitmer Co Boston Daily Post readers.
The popular Cohen faces a dean's rule barring special students from office stirring class protests. He withdraws to back Curran, but a late petition seeks to overturn the ruling and allow Cohen to run, with 70 percent support needed for election.
A weather bulletin from Jamaica Pond lists nearby ponds such as Crystal Lake and Cow Island as suitable for skating. It notes sections of the region including Dedham and Wayland and provides guidance on ice conditions for routine recreational use.
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