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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1895
Page
3
A vintage advertisement explains blood as a railway system and claims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey cures colds by stimulating circulation and aiding digestion. It touts the product as essential, notes its preparation from quality materials, and suggests druggists stock it for winter ailments.
F L Johnson, superintendent of Worcester County Truant School at Oakdale West Boylston, has been offered the top post at a new parental school to be started on Spring Street in Boston. The role carries a notable salary raise and would move Johnson from Oakdale where he has led the school for four years with good success. The Boston truants now at Deer Island are to be moved there.
Providence dispatch reports Charles Arnold, a German cloth finisher, hanged himself to a bed post in the attic of his Johnston home this afternoon. Despondent over recent bad luck in employment, he leaves a wife and seven children.
The Boston Unitarian Club met at the Vendome Hotel for its annual dinner and regular monthly gathering. Officers were elected including President Roger Walcott, vice presidents Francis C. Lowell and Francis A. Osborne, Treasurer Dr. Francis H. Brown, Secretary William Howell Reed, and an executive committee of Winslow Warren John Mason Little and Solomon Lincoln. Guest remarks traced Elder Brewster and the Pilgrim Movement with references to The First Church of Plymouth.
The American yacht Vigilant lies at Fay's dock out of commission in Southampton on January 9. It is unlikely she sails to the Mediterranean this spring but expected to race in English waters until July, then return to America for cup defender trials.
At noon on Washington and Beach streets a large plate glass window at McManus Co. fell after employee Eugene A. McGuire stumbled, scattering glass on the sidewalk. Petrich Powell and McGuire were detained but later discharged. the crash was ruled accidental. A replacement window was installed before night.
County President William J. Cronan stalled the officers of Military Division 8 Ancient Order of Hibernians. Officers named included Colonel Charles J. McCarthy as president and Edward F. Ryan as vice president. Division 22 Roxbury elected A. J. OConnor president, F. P. Butler vice president, Thomas F. Doyle recording secretary, Edward F. McManus financial secretary, and Patrick J. Colleran treasurer.
Sergeant Rufus Fessenden of the Boston police held a banquet at Hotel Crescent in Watertown. Attending were H. A. Taff, P. H. McGrath, H. B. Browne, Captain R. H. Wilkins, Albert Cottle, and many others while an orchestra provided music.
The Hon. L. D. Apsley departed Hudson tonight after multiple reports over the past week that he planned a trip to Washington.
The Chicago murder suspect is Edward Judine formerly of Gilbertville and Ware. He has a wife with three children, lived in Ware 18 years, and had a poor reputation. An intoxicated encounter with Rev Charles Bushee led to the pastor's assault, and Judine later worked as a driver in Gilbertville. His wife holds little interest in the case.
Joe Walcott and Mysterious Billy Smith agreed to a welterweight bout for a decision to be held Friday evening March 1 at Music Hall. They met with backers at the Revere House and will weigh in at 3 pm. Referee candidates include Al Smith or Jere Dunn.
Boxing circles discuss a rumored Dixon vs Griffo bout with claims of fakery. Tom O Rourke defends the match as legitimate and outlines strategy for a longer contest. News notes a Dixon rematch and a fund-raising benefit for Andy Bowen’s widow in Saginaw, with updates on Starlight, Lavigne, and other locals.
The Cambridge Police Mutual Aid Association held its twenty third annual ball at Union Hall drawing over two thousand attendees. A promenade concert ran 8 to 9 pm with a 9 pm march led by Francis J Coghlan and Theresa Maguinness, followed by Thomas J Real and family and others. Proceeds go to aid police members facing sickness or duty impairment.
David Winslow launches a new venture with his advertising agency to buy and sell newspaper plants. He previously ran the Boston Journal as business manager during its peak era and later learned about newspaper properties with the Frank B. Stevens Company. He was the first president of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association and chaired the executive committee of the Hotel and Railroad News Company.
The national racing board chair position left by Howard W. B. Raymond draws candidates from Henry W. Robinson of Boston and Gideon of Philadelphia. Robinson supports Gideon and declines opposing him. Other notes cover L. A. W. presidency talks, plans for the 1895 national meet in Boston, and clubs hosting events including Orient Cycle Club, Denver Boys, and Boston Bicycle Club highlights.
A letter from Ormond notes Florida attractions remain appealing to tourists despite orange crop destruction. It describes a steam launch trip on the Tomoka, a tallyho coach ride, a lunch at Tomoka Cabin, and a veranda view of sunset. A second report mentions better early January trade and pleasant weather despite a recent freeze.
The Homestead Co operative Bank of this city held its monthly meeting at 26 Bromfield street last evening and sold 17000 to borrowers. The highest rate obtained was 10 cents per share. Shares in an old series to the value of 500 were retired by the directors.
The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions will release a missionary for a few weeks to assist in locating Frank Lenz the world roaming bicyclist lost in Turkey. The board has long discussed the matter with Presbyterian missions. Latest messages place Lenz near the Dela Baba Pass with a strong likelihood he was killed by Koords.
The column reviews multiple stage offerings. The New Woman stars Annie Russell and a strong cast at the Columbia with Harned Busby Seward and Bouton. Julia Marlowe’s Ingomar at Hollis Street Theatre earns praise for Mrs Taber and her company. Numerous acts and tours across Boston venues are highlighted, including Westward Ho at the Museum and The Dragoon’s Daughter at Castle Square.
About fifty members met at Parker House for the Corinthian Yacht Club annual dinner and officer election. Commodore William P. Fowle and other officers were chosen, with committee assignments for regatta, membership, and house. A long discussion established a formal definition of a knockabout boat and related measurements before adjourning to dinner. The international race was not discussed.
Louisville slugger Tom Brown refuses to play for Chris von der Ahe after being traded for Frank Shugart. Giants may open in Boston while Phillies seek late opening dates in New York Brooklyn or Boston. Temple Cup bonuses push Amos’s earnings to about 3750 for last summer. Gunzel and Lowe sign with Boston. Giants prep diverse Southern training trips. Armstong impresses Brooklyn scouts and joins Milwaukee.
The page lists entries for five races at Alexander with four and a half to six and one-fourth furlongs selling races and winners or placings. Notable horses include Gold Digger and Bayberry in earlier events and Thiers L. in the six and a quarter furlong segment, plus multiple showings and times across all races.
In New Orleans five races are recorded with winners and near placements. First race five and one half furlongs selling Black Ball took first with Sidean second and Russ third, time 1 19. Second race five and one half furlongs Miss Mamie won Wanda T runner up, Black third with Dolly Norrin Jacko also running, time 1 17. Third race three quarters of a mile selling Jardine first Kindora second Old Dominion third with Rendina Grean Pretwin Renavon Spring time Wolsey also ran, time 1 25. Fourth race five eighths of a mile selling Fx press first Loftin Jr second Dr Bill third Yabia Legniappe Mabel R Neil Corns Bob Holman Stonewall Pr Darkness also ran, time .1m Liar. Fifth race three quarters of a mile selling Fidelio first Wedgefield second Sam Palmer third Bootee Belle B Henry Owsley Incomade Viola C Fidget also ran, time 1 26%
JH Costello and Co of Boston advertise Clark's Cumberland Rye Whiskey bottled from Mountain Goring water and Highlands Maryland grain. It is pitched as the purest medicinal stimulant at $1 per quart or $4 per gallon.
Local barber shop at 19 Tremont Row promises falling out hairstop and baldness prevention. They claim thinning, fine hair will appear thicker and fuller after treatments, serving Harvard Tufts Boston University and Tech students for twelve years.
Boston prepares for the July 10 14 gathering expected to draw 50 60 thousand Endeavorers. State organizers arrange rail passes hotels and housing with Mechanics Hall tents and churches serving as headquarters. the movement traces its growth from 1881 to 1895 and aims to surpass prior records.
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