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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1896

Page

3

Bicycle Trade Buzz Shows New Deals and Personnel

The Fowler Manufacturing Co signs Bob Urquhart as a rising rider while Remington and Dudley Cycle form a major Columbus avenue presence. Potter guns for the George N. Pierce Co agency and Linscott eyes a new branch as Chicago shows applaud the Victor 96. John Johnson heads to France amid cycling growth and political talk in the era. The Liberty Wheel Co lands Vim tires and Park Row secures a 3000 wheel contract at $65 each. Bull moves to Vanderbilt building as Mt. Washington Club plans a January 18 supper at Hotel Cummings.

Fowler Manufacturing Company Bob Urquhart Corey Bill Urquhart Remington Manufacturing Company Columbus Avenue Dudley Cycle Company Potter George N. Pierce Company Codman Shurtleff Place E. W. McCarlin Morgan & Wright Company Linscott Chicago Stearns Agency Johnny Johnson France Peramearticn Banker Park Row Bicycle Company Bull Vanderbilt Mt. Washington Club Cummings

Boston Wheelmen Open New Club Rooms With Festive Ball

The Boston Wheelmen's Club on Washington Street held a gala opening for its three new rooms. A large crowd enjoyed the orchestra and intermission refreshments as 36 members gathered. Notables included Captain Handy, President Tidd, and Secretary Tilton among many club affiliates.

Washington Street Dover Gayety Boston Captain Handy George BB. Tidd Harry C. Tilton J. Burban A. A. Davis A. A. Bliss A. D. GC. Newcome C. R. Howard Joseph Horton James Gover Thomas Hannon William Brainard William Anderson Hyde Park Road Captain Gordon Suffolk F. H. Ferguson Mt. Washington Warren Spurr W.S. Howard S. L. Adams C. L. Razoux Somerville J. Horton Charlestown Hurd Mattapan Road Mr. Walsh Mr. Donahue Boston College William Monahan

Six Day Bicycle Race Continues at Madison Square Garden

The women’s six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden continued through afternoon and evening. At midnight the standings show Nelson and Baldwin tied with 226 miles, followed by Steiner 226 Browne 225 Allen 224 Rose 217 Dennis 207.

New York Madison Square Garden Nelson Baldwin Steiner Browne Allen Rose Dennis Fisher Flanagan Brockway Stevenson Staples

Gallagher and Eames Duel on Hub Tables

Tom Gallagher the Chicago bil Hardist continued exhibitions with Fred Eames. Eames scored a run of 8 and averaged 10, while Gallagher hit a run of 104 and averaged 148 20 but failed to reach 1300 points to Hames’s 200. Eames finished 200 with Gallagher at 288. Friday Gallagher faces George Carter in a 600 to 409 point match.

Tom Gallagher Chicago Fred Eames Eames Gallagher Hames George Carter Thorndike

Salvation Oil Liniment Advert Claims Pain Relief

A compact promotional note touts Salvation Oil as a superior liniment that “kills all pain” and urges readers to waste no money by purchasing this remedy. The terse ad emphasizes quick relief and value.

Quincy House hosts New England League directors meeting

The New England League held its annual directors meeting at the Quincy House with delegates from Augusta New Bedford Brockton Fall River Lewiston Bangor Portland and more. Highlights included New Bedford’s $2 win over Bangor for a forfeited game and plans to revise the constitution.

Boston Social Fishing Club elects officers at Quincy House dinner

The Boston Social Fishing Club held its seventh annual dinner at the Quincy House. Officers elected include President H P Abbott Vice President H M Kenney Secretary F J Tabei Financial Secretary George ?? treasurer H B Russell and Chaplain Colonel J W Pitcher with an executive committee. The event featured Tom Henry’s Orchestra, a fine banquet and remarks on club progress and plans for a clubhouse near Boston.

Boston Social Fishing Club Quincy House H. P. Abbott H. M. Kenney F. J. Tabei George Oer H. B. Russell J. W. Pitcher Frank Hardwick M. W. Livingstone S. K. Tarbox South Tom Henry Abbott

Suburban League Formed With 500 Dollar Salary Cap

Massachusetts clubs create the Suburban League with a 500 dollar salary limit. Members include South Boston Norwood Atlantic Warren Association Randolph and Mt Washington. A Boston meeting on January 10 will organize and set a schedule. James H Madden of the Warren Association will be president and J H Cunningham of the Atlantics secretary.

Massachusetts South Boston Norwood Atlantic Warren Association Randolph Mt. Washington Boston James H. Madden J. H. Cunningham Atlantics Madden Washington and Malden Washington Norfolk Streets James Madden Norfolk Street

Baseball notes and management moves from early season 1908

John Irwin to manage Jersey City and Selee to begin a five week western trip. Jimmy Sullivan the Boston pitcher to marry Minnie McMahon at Charlestown on January 15. Dick Gorman likely to join a New England team after a standout season in Little Rock. New England League opens meeting at Quincy House at 10 a.m. and season begins May 2. Andrew Freedman faces a bid to oust as Giants president. New York houses twelve pitchers before southward assignments.

Quincy House New England League Augusta C. B. Burleigh C. W. Richards New Bedford F. G. Doe Co. S. Ashley Brockton Horace A. Keith F. A. Packard Wallace C. Keith W. W. Burnham Pawtucket Henry E. Tiepke Max Nathenson C. Fred Crawford Bangor Portland Fall River T. H. Murnane J. C. Morse August Lewiston Harry Wright Monument Fund Maine Frank G. Selee Bostons John F. Morrill Joe Kelley Baltimores Hugh Duffy Jimmy Canavan Dan Pickett Augustas M. J. Finn Newport R. I M. J. Garrity Fred Clark Charles A. Kelley Frank J. Leonard Billy Long Bangor John Irwin Jersey City Jimmy Sullivan Boston Minnie McMahon Charlestown Dick Gorman Little Rock New England Selee New York Andrew Freedman Giants

Boxing Gossip Sparks Scramble for Fights and Titles

A flurry of boxing activity unfolds as Dan Stuart signs Mitchell Leeds to duel Everhardt for the lightweight crown amid disputes over the lineal title. Lavigne undergoes a rigorous fitness check showing exceptional arm span and calves. Hall and Choynski prepare for a twenty round clash at the Empire Club in New York while Tim Hurst looms as referee favorite for the Fitzsimmons Maher bout.

Dan Stuart Rio Grande el Paso Leeds Everhardt Linit Jack McAuliffe Lavigne Gibbs James J. Corbett Fitzsimmons Jim Hall Joe Choynski Empire Athletic Club New York Hall Tim Hurst Fitzsimmons-Maher Hurst Joe Butler Steve O'Donnell Butler O'Donnell

Harvard Princeton Debate Sets Affirmative for Cambridge

At Princeton University Interhill meeting the Whig and Cliosophic societies chose the affirmative side for a Cambridge debate on March 13. The question: whether Congress should retire all legal tender notes. Each debater will deliver two speeches of twelve and five minutes.

Princeton N. J Interhill Company Princeton University Harvard Cambridge Congress

Cornish Begins New York Athletic Club Direction

Harry Cornish assumes directorship at the New Manhattan Club in New York with an amateur policy. He plans to form teams from club members and emphasize developing local athletes. He will return to Chicago briefly for boxing show entries before resuming duties in New York.

New York Harry Cornish Boston New Manhattan Club New York A. C Cornish Chicago

Pillsbury and Lasker Tie in St Petersburg Chess Opener

In St Petersburg a Pillsbury and Lasker tie occurred as Pillsbury and Lasker drew after 26 moves with Tseniorin defeating Steinitz in a Zukertort opening. The round score updates show Lasker 61 2, Pillsbury 61 2, Steinitz 41 2, Tchigorin 21 2 with respective losses 31 2, 31 2, 51 2, 71 2.

ST. Petersburg, Jane Tseniorin Steinitz Lasker Pillsbury Tchigorin

Boston Social Fishing Club Honors George Steward at Dinner

At the seventh annual Boston Social Fishing Club gathering, Vice-President Kenney presented financial secretary George Steward with a rosewood combination desk and bookcase as a token of esteem. Steward expressed heartfelt surprise at the presentation. The event concluded in the early morning with members declaring the dinner the most successful in the club’s history.

Boston George Steward Kenney Steward

Indoor Track News at Cambridge and Boston

Reports on athletes and prospects at the B A A indoor games Cambridge include George Orton vs Tom Connoff in the two mile. Mike Sweeney denied pro status. Tommy Conneff ready for the ten mile. East Boston prep for increased rowing and ice polo.

Pero Cambridge George Orton Tommy Connoff Boston Mike Sweeney Tommy Conneff Columbia Rowing Association Clover Club East Boston Inspector Brennan Cambridgeport Gymnasium Fred Doe Fred New Bedford Saratoga Lake Poughkeepsie John Graham Captain Purtell Jim Ten Eyck Charles River

Woman from Boston Wins Divorce in Omaha

Mrs. Jeanette Halford Benedict, daughter of Major Hal ford Benedict, formerly President Harrison's private secretary, has obtained a divorce from W. T. Benedict of Boston. Married three years ago in England, the suit cites cruelty and desertion. Benedict lost his fortune and is now in South Africa. he made no defense. She resumes her maiden name and goes to Denver where her father is stationed.

Omaha Neb Jeanette Halford Benedict Major Halford Harrison W. T. Benedict Boston England Benedict South Africa Denver

Corinthian Yacht Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

Sixty members attend the Corinthian Yacht Club annual meeting at Young's Hotel with Vice Commodore Lous presiding and Everett Paine as secretary. Commodore Nathaniel C. Nash, Vice Commodore Herbert H. White, Rear Commodore Winthrop A. Hervey, and Treasurer J. B. Rhodes named. Executives include the officers and Messrs. Seamans and Crowninshield. regatta, membership, house and judges committees listed with members.

Corinthian Yacht Club Young’s Hotel Lous Everett Paine Nathaniel C. Nash Herbert H. White Winthrop A. Hervey J. B. Rhodes John W. Dunlap Francis A. Seamans B. B. Crowninshield George W. Mansfield Arthur G. Wood Howard Whitcomb Harry P. Benson David C. Percival, Jr Herman Parker Frank E. Clark Daniel W. Lane Joseph W. Hodgkins Albert Poor Board of Judges W. W. Keith

Varsity Crew Training Begins With Stroke Practice

Varsity candidates intensify winter indoor routine as they attempt rowing form. Old men led a half hour session focusing on the full stroke and sliding seats. Participants included Stillman, Jennings, Sprague, Perkins, Hollister, Stevenson, Ames, Goodrich and Captain Bullard.

Watson Bullard Stillman Jennings Sprague Perkins Hollister Stevenson Ames Bow Goodrich

Wefers Joins New York Athletic Club and Georgetown

Bernard J. Wefers world champion sprinter and holder of world records for 100 220 and 300 yard dashes will compete for the New York Athletic Club and Georgetown University in the future.

Bernard J. Wefers New York Athletic Club Georgetown University

Harvard's Baseball Candidates Named for Varsity Team

Captain Dean lists 100 hopefuls for Harvard varsity baseball with positions including pitchers catchers infielders and outfielders. Candidates include W Arnold E Bowser T Clarkson H Colton Jr G Corsens L Crawford A Daly S Christwaite C Ely W Fitz G Hamilton A Harris E Haughton L Hill L Stoner W Lynch C Paine Jr C Slade H McGrew and many others.

Dean Cal Pitehbers W. Arnold BE. K. Bowser T. Clarkson H. S. Colton, Jr G F. Corsens L. R. Crawford A. E. Daly S. F. Christwaite Cc. H. Ely W. 8. Fitz G. H. Hamilton A. G. Harris E. D. Haughton EB. L. Hill L. W. Stoner W. Lynch C. J. Paine, Jr Cc. P. Slade H. N. Ae A. McGrew C. E. Bacon A. E. Branch R. W. FP. Brown W. B. Buck G. Buckman G. B. Burrage D. Scannell G. A. Cole I. X. Sees W. Davis G. C. Dennis M. J. Flaherty C. Fitzgerald A. V. Galbraith W. H. Gray PB. . Gregory F. W. Griffin B. Hayes H. D. Holt R. G. Hoppin F.S. Hoppin R. 8. Hnidekoper A. Kubo R. A. Leeson G. P. Leonard E. H. Litchfield F. G. Lord Mann C. B. Manning J. R. McVey Morton J. E. O'Brien E F. Pitman C. F. Prescott Area Jr A. S. Walker J. Warren F. White G. la Wren R. Noble, Jr G. L. Paine F. D. Robinson B. H. Sears G. Swann G. W. Thompson L. BK. Ware W. EB. Waterhouse J. A. Sullivan W. H. Rand

Harvard Forms Ice Polo Association and Sects Team

Ice polo at Harvard gains official recognition as a college sport with the Ice Polo Association to organize a Harvard team. Officers elected include President F S Elliot Secretary and manager J W Dunlop Treasurer T H Clarkson temporary captain F J Goodridge.

Harvard F. S. Elliot J. W. Dunlop T. H. Clarkson F. J. Goodridge

Local Scores From Falls River Waltham Malden

Sports brief records scores from Fall River Bedford and Waltham Polo games with Malden and Stoneham, listing outcomes as 5 to 4, 10 to 1, and 4 to 4 across the matches.

Fall River New Bedford Waltham Woburn Malden Stoneham

Three Boston Clubs Meet Providence A A A Committee

Three men from Boston Newton and New Town Cambridge met a Providence A A committee tonight to plan a series of friendly contests between the clubs.

Providence, R. I Boston Newton and Newtowne Cambridge Providence A. A

Roosevelt Letter Sparks Harvard Debate on Venezuelan Crisis

Theodore Roosevelt defended Cleveland’s stance in a Harvard Crimson letter. J B Warner '69 criticizes silencing presses and private outlets, while Professor William James contests Roosevelt’s naval buildup and warns against a militarized national path. Both urge Harvard students to resist arms expansion.

Theodore Roosevelt Harvard Crimson Cleveland Harvard J. B. Warner Crimson Roosevelt William James Warner James

Indus trial School for Girls Holds Annual Meeting

Directors and supporters gathered at 80 Chestnut Street for the Indus trial School for Girls annual meeting. Officers elected include President Mrs James E Swan and Treasurer Mr William S Hall with multiple vice presidents and secretaries named, reflecting a active governing slate.

Industrial School For Girls Chestnut Street James E. Swan E. §. Parkman A. P. Rogers Harriet Ware William 8. Hall R. M. Staigg C. P. Ware W. H. M. Austin, Jr C. P. Bowditch M. B. Chapman George W. Fox St. Hearley G. I. Jacobs H. L. Jaques

Dorchester Centrals Take Lead in First Division Bowling

Dorchester Centrals defeated Arlington Boat Club at Centre street alleys in a pivotal first-division match. Cutter and Cox anchored the Centrals in the final string as Arlington faltered on the third string. about 400 spectators witnessed a closely contested battle.

Dorchester Centrals Arlington Boat Club Centre Street Dorchester Centrals Arlingtons Cutter Cox Arlington Men

Casinos Defeat Boston Athletic Association In Norfolk Bowling

In the Massachusetts Bowling League Norfolk Casino team edged the Boston Athletic Association by 182 pins at the Norfolk Casino alleys. Clark led the Casinos with 613 total, Bunton top-scored for the B A A with 552, Burton credited with notable play as the match concluded.

Massachusetts Bowling League Norfolk Boston Athletic Association General Dixwell Clark Bunton Burton Casino Cruff Eee Davis Eeee Simsom Cccceeesecvess Smith Lodge Eee Eee Eee Eens Fuler Teeee Eeeetee Scossscdia Scrcovee Eevee Ida Msgincecciacso

East Boston Boys Triumph In Local Bowling Clash

In Massachusetts Bowling League action on Jeffries alleys last night the East Boston team defeated Jamaica 2731 to 2714. Emmons of Jeffries carried off high honors with the best individual string despite the loss.

Massachusetts Jeffries Jamaica East Boston Boys Emmons

Candlepin scores from Jamesons Somerville league

In the candlepin league at Jamesons on Somerville Avenue Somerville last night the score was the focus of play. Two teams Carruths and Jamesons posted results at 2068 and 2096 respectively.

Centrals Somerville Chelsea Carruths Jamesons Jameson’s Somerville Avenue

New Bedford and Fall River Area Figures Amid Mixed Totals

Readable segments show diverse tabulated figures for New Bedford area and Fall River zone including numeric totals and scattered place names. Article fragments list several city pairs with associated counts and stray terms suggesting a compiled census or comparative chart.

Cambridge Meyers topple Hubs in candlepins tilt

Meyer's team from Cambridge defeated the Hubs of Boston last night on the former's alleys. The score stood 2231 for Meyers and 2206 for the Hubs.

Meyer Cambridge Boston Candlepins Meyers Hubs

Nova Scotia Senator Kaub bach dies in Commons corridor

Ottawa reports of Senator Kaub bach of Nova Scotia dying in the House of Commons corridor this afternoon. Heart disease is listed as the cause. He was 76 years old.

Ottawa Ont Kaubbach Nova Scotia House of Commons

Navy Bill Adds 1000 Men With $380000 Appropriation

The continued article notes a proposal to add 1000 men to the regular navy and mentions an appropriation of 380000 dollars to cover the costs. It emphasizes the sufficiency of the number for the purpose and references the ongoing legislative consideration.

Deadlock Expected in Senate Finance Committee Over Tariff Bill

Republican members of the Senate finance committee face a possible deadlock if Mr Jones of Nevada insists on a 16 percent raw sugar increase. A caucus resolution urged reporting the bill from the House form, while silver Republicans argued against a free coinage rider. Senator Teller pushed for free coinage actions, opposed by conservative silver men and sound money advocates. The caucus adjourned with a plan to reconvene tomorrow to discuss reorganization and other issues.

Washington, Jan Senate Committee On Finance Jones House Senate Tellelr Colorado Teller

Senate panel opens amid tense Cuba Venezuela Armenia issues

Washington January 8 The Senate committee on foreign relations met for the first time after reorganization. A large docket includes Cuba Venezuela and Armenia with Cuba belligerency recognition likely to be addressed first if insurgents seize Havana or threaten Spanish forces.

Washington Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Senate Cuba Venezuela Armenia Havana

Hawaii Statehood Measure Under Unanimous Consent

A joint resolution by Rep. Spalding of Michigan aims to admit Hawaii as a state with the consent of its people and allocates 100000 dollars for preliminary negotiations toward a state constitution. The House adjourned after referring the measure to foreign affairs. Senate passed a civil officer commissions regulation bill and adjourned.

Washington Spalding Michigan Committee On Foreign Affairs Hawaii Sandwich Islands House

Massachusetts Among States With Excess Departmental Appointments

The Civil Service Commission issued the examination schedule for the first half of 1896. States with more than their share of departmental appointments include Massachusetts and others. residents may still apply for railway mail Indian and government printing office exams. Closer notice lists open examinations and dates.

Washington United States Civil Service Commission Alaska Arizona Colorado Delaware District of Columbia Maryland Massachusetts Montana Nevada New Mexico Oklahoma Virginia Wyoming California Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Vermont West Virginia Commission

Banking committee divides twenty eight bills into five sub committees

Chairman Walker of the House banking and currency committees announced at today’s meeting that twenty eight bills were divided among five sub committees. One will be selected to form a general banking law to ease Treasury redemption of paper money. A hearing on Hitt’s proposed international bank is set for Monday, reflecting Pan American recommendations from 1889. Cox’s measure to curb officer bank borrowing will be heard next Wednesday.

Washington Walker House Banking and Currency Committees Treasury Hitt Illinois Pan- American Congress Cox Tennessee

Bishop Vincent Addresses Prospect Union on Chautauqua

Bishop Vincent lectured at the Prospect Union in Cambridge last night on Chautauqua. He stated the movement rests on three ideas: education for all, lifelong learning, and broad schooling beyond specialties.

Vincent Prospect Union Cambridge

Kennard Sullivan 25-round bout ends in draw in Rhode Island

In Central Falls the boxing match between Jim Kennard the St Paul Kid and Jerry Sullivan of Providence went 25 rounds and ended in a draw. Sullivan led on offense but both sides defended well and the decision was a draw.

Boston Massachusetts Wescott Sporting Department of the Post Rowan Chicago Cliftondale Athletic Club John Butler Lynn Bob Montgomery Mat Leary East Boston Jack Hastings T. McNulty West Lynn W. D. Wright Phiadelphia Bob Ringwood Jake Brouthers Lynn Athletic Club Lynn Music Hall Billy Ernst New York Joe Flaherty Lowell Joe Elms Chelsea Kid McCoy Charlestown Morris Rosenberg Jerry Callihan Young Brown Young Buckley M. J. Quinn Nick Burley Quinlan Charlie Farrell Post Burley Tom D’arcy Professor Kelley Nahant Young Brierly Sally Smith Kid Lavigne Lavigne Ryan Jack Garvey Providence Charles Danforth Malden Farrell Rosenberg Bert McIntyre J. J. Callahan the Post Tommy Smith Haverhill Kirtland Club Martin Snee Want Ed Finn Merrimac Valley Jack Fogarty Fogarty Finn Will White White Mr. White Elms Charlie Mealy Buckey Foley Patrick P. Dowling Charlie Mitchell John L. Sullivan Madison Square Garden Spike Sullivan Bob Green Louis Sullivan Ike McArthur The Riversides Ben McArthur A. C. McKenzie Providencer Jim Kennard St. Paul

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