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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1898
Page
3
The piece discusses Jim Corbett's boastful threats to fight Fitzsimmons and a claimed signed bout between Kid McCoy and Charley Goff. It notes Corbett’s history with Maher, public feuds, and the boxing world's reaction, while evaluating Goff as a rising contender and Madden's role in arranging matches.
A patient testimonial claims Dr Bull's Cough Syrup cured a cough and chest pain after two bottles. The ad promotes the product priced at 25 cents and urges to take only Bull's.
In a two game Mercantile League set at Boylston alleys Wilson Larrabee Company defeated John P Lovell Arms by 94 pins with a 2064 over 1970 aggregate. Brown Durrell Co beat Winch Bros 1929 to 1965 as individual scores show Lehaeh Glwan 400 and Raymes 484 tops.
The Warrens defeated the Wellington team by 43 pins in a candle pins match at Warren alleys last evening. Scores follow the readable portion of the tally.
Hartford’s Charter Oak Park management met in New York to set two race meet dates for the season. The first meeting opens July 4 to 7 with multiple purse races including a $1,500 2:17 trot and a $1,500 2:12 trot. The grand circuit meeting is scheduled for Sept 5 with a 2:18 trot and other events, plus two or more liberal purses daily. A vote favored continuing devices aiding horse owners amid high prices, despite opposition to the hopple agitation.
An canvass by Joseph Estoclet of the Philadelphia Call gathers Pennsylvania delegates on a proposed presidency bid. Of 34 responses, 26 favor Gideon for national office, eight prefer keeping current leaders. Keenan attempts to suppress replies with a circular urging delay.
Chairman Mott cites slow mail voting as the reason the investigation into the New York six day race length remains secret. Board members in Colorado Portland Illinois Indiana New York and Boston receive papers for consideration before a final decision is announced. Critics allege the delay is due to stalling tactics by anti Potter supporters.
Frank V. German of Brockton, holder of the American 24 hour road mark, seeks a professional transfer. He is negotiating with wheel and tire concerns and, if terms are agreed, will enter the six day race at St. Louis later this month. German, in fine condition at 164 pounds, expecting to outlast the grinders.
The Weld Boat Club announced withdrawal from the American Association of Amateur Oarsmen at a meeting last night. A coaching committee of W F Youngman L G Coleman and F Dobyns was appointed to manage all races with Mr Donovan reen gaged as rowing instructor. Class crews to be called out after mid year.
Dick Moore of St Paul and Johnny Gorman of New York were slated for fifteen rounds at the Olympic Club Athens Pa but the house was not large enough to stage the fight. Steve Flannigan and Danny Dougherty filled in and drew. Honors remained even through the program.
The Brooklyn club offers four players and 2000 dollars plus “Germany” Smith for the release of Tommy Corcoran from Cincinnati. Cincinnati is expected to refuse and keep Corcoran with the Reds.
In a series of scores from area meets teams posted results across cities including Wallingford Hartford Gardiner Rockland Providence Salem and New Bedford. Notable margins included Wallingford 12 over Hartford 7 and Providence 5 over New Bedford 1.
Cora Blair reports diamonds vanished after meeting P D Graham Hood in New York. Hood faced forgery charges in Boston while police seek his surrender after a pawn ticket linked to the theft. He claimed English noble lineage and possible ties to London firms, but the tale unravels as investigators close in.
The Rev. L J Morris ended his connection with St Lawrence's Catholic parish Brookline last evening. Parishioners presented him a gold watch and chain, the Sunday school girls gave a silver altar bread box, and the boys offered a crayon portrait of the church. Thomas Sweeney spoke for the people. Father Morris thanked them and welcomed the new pastor Rev T McManus who was introduced amid applause. Attendees included Rev Wadmund Lawler of Toronto and others.
The Division 15, A. O. H. of West Roxbury elected officers for 1898 last evening. President Timothy Phelan, Vice-President Timothy J. Sullivan, Treasurer Patrick Murray, Financial Secretary James Dunbar Jr, Recording Secretary Lawrence Malone. County officers congratulated the division on strong attendance.
A Boston physician asserts that Dean's Kidney Pills aid urinary troubles in the elderly, citing a 70 year old Everett man who reports relief after using the remedy. The testimonial notes pain relief, ongoing use, and a claim of near cure, with sale details and Foster Milburn Co. as sole US agents.
The sixth annual hall of the Portuguese Benevolent Union was held last night in Berkeley Hall with about 300 couples in attendance. Condit's Orchestra provided the music for the event and the hall was prettily decorated for the occasion.
Fragmentary text mentions a fourth person, Paul Miller or Muller, described as the man of all work at the Newton farm. It hints at a planned, deliberate crime tied to a life blood price, with Miller’s foreign appearance and accent noted.
Police across New England and New York pursue Paul Muller after the Newton family is found murdered in their bed. The scene reveals an axe blows to mother and child, a second fatal blow to Mr Newton, and a hidden robber’s motive with an empty purse and untouched valuables. An attempted slow burning device near the woodpile suggests a planned arson to erase evidence.
An ad proclaims a free book by Dr A R Sanden on cures with the Electric Belt, promising worldwide use and urging beware of imitations. It advertises the sealed book and lists 826 Broadway New York as the address for orders.
A tropical palm lined stage hosted an event under Floor Director Frank A. Brown with assistants L G Pinto M A Aceres and James Ramos. After intermission banquets, dancing resumed to two in the morning. Notable attendees included A J Emery E Fogerty L da Almeida H Delaplee J I Silva A F Sears Mathews Silva J D McLaren Marie J d Avellar Anna M d Avellar May Morrison George H Maynard Mary Paz Agnes Never Eliza J Ramos Jacintha S Rebello Benjamin Rose Thomas J Maw Mary A da Siba Rose S Neto Mamie C Neto Josephine L Lima Antonia I Moura Mrs Silva M Cardon Victor J Raposo Manuel A Acores C M Limar N Cunha A Bennervides Mrs George I White Fred Butter Manuel Couto Mrs Couto J M Teixaira Dr Salles Levy Winggersky Manuel J d Avellar Mary Rose M S Ribeiro Anna Milo Marion Grace Anna Jones M J Lewis L Dubau Joseph Set Profile Jr Claudio Rollins Manuel J Braza Manuel Lewis Emery G Sears G Freeman A V Bizarra E M Cunha W L Le Sueur May L Simas James A Desmond Silva Frank Morris C McGuire Frank Silva M Morris Manuel Linhares Joss Seflirno W L Silva Jost A Vasconcellor Joao Martins Manuel J Alves Jose S Brown Ella Grant L Horan John Murray W J Nickela Mrs Rogers George Medeiros John Fopiano Frank Mangine.
Andrew Ekbergh opens the Press Cafe Annex at 22 Milk Street. The cafe, famed for low prices and quick service in Newspaper Row, offers a 25 cent substantial dinner under our specialty. A lunch spot for professionals from State Street to Newspaper Row.
Billy Nash may play second base for the Phil lies next season. The Wakefield Park Golf Club will host a dancing party on Feb 1. Hale Athletic Club holds its annual ball tonight in Fast Boston. Boston College freshmen challenge sophomores in relay next Saturday. Intercollegiate Athletic Association meets in New York next month. Arlington Boat Club hosts a ladies and gentlemen entertainment tonight. Syracuse signs a new battery with Cy Voorhees and Frank Belt. Dorchester High School athletic fund entertainment set for Feb 2 in Bloomfeld Hall. Riverside Boat Club installation at Cambridge tonight is invitation only, not a smoke talk. Olympia Athletic Club Jamaica Plain seeks polo games with clubs averaging 18 years. Track candidates from Princeton number about 25, duty gym work begins.
The Sherwin Si School Association plans an annual reunion at the Sherwin Schoolhouse in Thurson. Tickets are available from Graham at 85 Court St. for admission.
Police estimate the murder occurred between 10 PM and midnight Friday after Muller was seen on the road late Friday and a light was observed at the Newton house around 10 PM. Three victims died from deep blows to the head. The Newton family, from Hertford, Conn., had money missing and a $50 estimate. Funeral for all will be 2 PM Wednesday at the Newton home with church officiants. The town and state plans reward cooperation. The adopted girl Ethel is part of the Newton household.
Railroad workers show strong support for Dr Bull's Ayrup the old Standby, praising its reliability and memory-evoking taste. The movement highlights nostalgia and trust in familiar remedies amid daily operations.
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