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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1896
Page
3
A Jacksonville advertising item explains rheumatic pains stem from diseased kidneys failing to remove uric acid. Baker's Kidney Pills are said to cure rheumatism by healing and refitting the kidneys to filter blood. A book on the topic is free from Baker Pill Co Bangor Maine. Price 50 cents at druggists.
The Charlestown Club bowling team visited West Somerville's Old Powder House Club and lost by 205 pins in an exhibition match. The home team posted a strong showing but could not overcome the visitors' pace.
In Brockton on January 13 managers set up a bowling slate through February 1 for the Shoe Factory League adding Woodard & Wrights and Thompson Bros. The schedule lists dates and venues including Park Theatre Spofford Mitchells Metropolitan alleys Campello and Campello for matchups among Woodard Wrights Churchill Aldens George E Keiths Whitman Keiths P B Keiths Thompson Bros.
In Mercantile league play last night Batch elder and Lincoln defeated the Roughans at the latter team quarters in Charlestown. Tie score showed Batchelder & Lincoln 2413, Roughans 2413.
At Brockton theatres Metropolita ns beat Brockton Park 2489 2448. Keswicks 2120 Reynolds 2044 at Brockton Candlepin. Brockton George E Keiths 2397 Churchill & Alden 2119. Brockton Campello 2856 Spofford & Mitchell 2d 2225. Brockton Randolphs 24388 Campello s 2382.
The Tribune quotes a prominent yachtsman saying Dunraven loses ground in England and an overseas challenger may seek the America's Cup. He names the German Emperor as likely to enter with a private signal, while G L Watson reportedly builds a large cutter ordered by the Emperor.
Members of the Cabot Boat and Athletic Club of Roxbury met at James F Kilduff’s residence 34 Kent Street to organize a six month program. A committee was formed for an entertainment and officers were elected including Kilduff Galvin Buckley Mulvey Regan Lawless and others. The club will meet at Kilduff’s house until quarters are secured and a whist party is set for January 16 at Secretary Buckley’s home.
Yale faces a narrowed future in intercollegiate rowing as failures in Yale Oxford arrangements threaten a single remaining chance in the Hudson race with Harvard Cornell Columbia and Pennsylvania. Rumors say Harvard aims to exclude Yale from American college rowing.
Boston Aldermen debated revoking a license for James W. Westcott to stage an athletic exhibition to benefit Carney Hospital. Alderman Allen called the plan a trick and urged referral to Streets and Sewers. Westcott said funds would go to charity. The motion to refer passed 8 to 4 with eight votes in favor and four against.
Joe Choynski arrived in New York and began final training for the bout with Jim Hall at the New York Athletic Club. He declares perfect condition and a win is expected. Hall, training in Pittsburgh, is reported in fine shape for the match.
Peter Maher decided not to train in Texas to avoid penalties since prize fighting is a felony there. He will move to Las Cruces, New Mexico, forty miles north of El Paso, where quarters are secured. When Julian returns, Quinn and Maher will select the referee.
Charlie McGeechy runs a Malden drug store while Boston plans a March 20 start. Connaughton and Hamilton winter in Clinton. Chrishen of Amesbury shines for Maine. Doyle balks a Baltimore deal over Gleason. Pittsburg pursues Louisville pitcher McCreary. O'Brien released. Collins to cover third for Boston. Coogan to South with New Yorks. 15,000 in dividends paid by New York magnates. Frazier signs with Louisville. Suburban League plans falter. 500 salary limit rumors persist. Messer to wed in Dorchester January 21. Brown University star from 89 to 91 recalled as versatile batter and fielder.
New Haven Conn Jan 13 the Yale freshman class tonight elected baseball officers Dennie M Hare New York president Charles A DeSaulles South Bethlehem Penn vice president and William H Field Rutland Vt secretary and treasurer.
Brooklyn Jockey Club adopts the National Steeplechase Association plan to stage obstacle races at Gravesend with an unbroken circuit for spring and autumn meets. The circuit will run through Washing ton Morrie Park Brooklyn Sheepshead Bay Garatoga and Brighto r Beach.
An advertisement claims Dean's Kidney Pills deliver speedy and certain relief for back and kidney pain. Boston residents endorse the remedy, citing John Reed’s testimonial after using the pills at local drugstores. Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo is listed as the national agent.
A Wednesday evening meeting at 1788 Washington street is set as the penultimate gathering before a ball. Connolly Smith and Moran return to the club. the show opens Saturday 8 pm, runs through next Saturday 1 am, with trade agents present and White Sewing Machine Company promoting new models priced at 75 and 100 dollars.
The Press Cycling Club met at No. 674 Massachusetts Ave with large turnout. Nominating committee named officers and board members for next year including Co. W. Fourdrinier as president and W. E. Miles as treasurer. Further floor nominations followed. elections set for the first Sunday in February. Amendment to strike the word press from the constitution passed.
The Boston boulevard hosted a winter sleighing carnival with grand French sleighs and Russian droskas as hundreds of drivers and spectators watched famed trotters and pacers. Notable incidents included George Bixby’s cutter collision and a quick wild west style rescue of a horse by a Kentucky rider. Prominent racers and carriages from Com monwealth Avenue to Beacon Street drew attention, with stars like Mystery and Valley Chief among the standout performers.
The Corey Hill Toboggan Club faces a ruined slide as the chute collapses and ditches mar the course. Directors met last Christmas but took no decisive steps to repair the winter attraction, leaving lovers of tobogganing without a venue.
In a scattered pool results notice, teams and players such as Salem and South Boston appear with mixed scores at venues including Waltham Exhibitio River and Woburn. The fragmentary report also mentions players Ryan and English Tom with multiple numbers, and a final game noted at Providence.
The Elmore Associates held their second ball last evening with over 50 participants at Union Park Hall. Grand march led by Joseph H. Harkins and Miss Nellie Driscoll. numerous guests and invited attendees listed among the attendees.
Mysterious Billy Smith Billy Hennes sey and Buddie Connolly arrive after Cleveland bout. Connolly aims for West Newton Armory matches while Dime battles loom. Other boxing notes include forfeit talks weight disputes and upcoming Cliftondale A CGC show with John Butler Bob Montgomery main event.
In a letter read at Rev. B Fay Mills revival Congressman Howard of Alabama depicts a riotous session with champagne flowing and notorious women present. He notes disorder in committees and a restaurant serving liquor under a committee chaired by Tom Reed with Speaker Crisp among its members.
Dr Liverpool at 238 Tremont street advertises free consultations and promises to diagnose diseases without prior info. The notice cites vast cure tallies across rheumatism neuralgia paralysis dyspepsia spinal and other ailments, claims free medicines, and invites all patients to seek treatment at 2833 Tremont street with hours daily and Sunday.
Members of the Universalist Club held a banquet at Hotel Thorndike before their annual meeting. Resolutions mourned Rev. R A Ballou’s death and four other members. Reports noted 145 members and listed officers for the coming year and attending members and guests.
Twenty members of the class of 75 attended the twenty first annual reunion and dinner at Young's with President John H. Child presiding. Officers elected for the ensuing year include President Frank W. Dyer vice president William Whiting secretary Frank M. Forbush treasurer Charles C. Ryder and executive committee William E. Davenport and William A. Rich for three years.
About 100 people gathered at the Copley Square Hotel for a smoke talk by the British Charitable Society. President Dr. Robert Provan opened the meeting at 8 15, introducing Mr Clifford to applause. Music by Mr. Thomas Henry accompanied a light collation and several addresses followed.
The Civil Service Reform Club held its second smoke talk last evening at the Colonial Club on Quincy Street Cambridge. About a dozen members attended as Professor Albert Bushnell Hart spoke on The Spoilsman’s Point of View.
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