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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1896

Page

3

Racing Horses Exceeding Brisk Pace on Boulevard Snow

A lively afternoon of side-wheelers and trotters on the boulevard featured many noted drivers and horses. J Reed Whipple with Rhena led spars with Salander, while Charles P. and Lee Wilkes posted 2 12 1 4 and 2 13 1 4 respectively in brushes.

Coolidge Mr. Whipple Fred Eames Mr. Fitzgerald Charles P John Grout Lee Wilkes Mr. Young Rodney J Mr. Grout Wilkes George H. Hicks Miss Nehander Comee A. J. Feek Bard Palmer Feek Mr. Tower William Young Frank Hall Mr. Stults E. P. Beebe Billy Robbs Walter Hadley Parlin W. Parlin American Horse Breeder Don Carlos C. H. Barnard Dick Lawrence Howell Rigby John D. Gilman Summer Street Isaac Sexton Lothair Boy Valley Chief’s Ghost Tom Gillig Sunny Craig Edward Mills John Baldwin Clayborne George Lee George Gay Scott Leighton Frank Shubert Caldwell Chardon Street

New England skating championships set for late January

Promoters report strong excitement for the New England championships around January 30. Prizes are promised as satisfactory and entries from Canada and the Western States will be screened. Events include one, three, and five miles for speed skating, an 88 yard dash for youths under 16, a hurdle race, and 440 yard backward skating. Entry fees are one dollar for the first three events and sixty cents for the others.

Canada New England The

Skating Bulletin Notes Field Conditions

Franklin Field, Charles Bank, Chandler's Pond, Wood Island Park marked good. Strong Pond listed as fair.

Franklin Field Charles Bank Chandler’s Pond Wood Island Park Strong Pond

St James Ladies Gala Dance At Cotillon Hall

St James's Young Ladies' C T A Auxiliary hosted a grand dance in Cotillon Hall drawing over two hundred couples for a grand march led by Mr John Foley and Miss Annie E Moynehan followed by executive ladies. A mid evening collation was served.

St. James’s Young Ladies C. T. A. Auxiliary Cotillon Hall John Foley Annie E. Moynehan

Courtney Dismissed From Police Force

General Order No 325 issues dismissal for Patrolman Daniel J. Courtney of Division 2 after a finding of neglect of duty by the Board of Police. The action was announced last night in the department's formal order.

Board of Police Daniel J. Courtney Division 2

Boxing Gossip From Cliftondale Shows Poor Referee Control

Boston and Lynn boxing fans traveled to Cliftondale for a show that devolved into mismanagement and four draws. The writer criticizes referee Mick Doherty, calls for better crowd returns, and notes future bouts and fighters including Mysterious Billy Smith and Leary, with calls for honesty in boxing promotion.

Alumni Celebrate Benjamin Franklin Birthday Dinner

University of Pennsylvania alumni societies held their annual dinner in Franklin’s honor after a business meeting. Elected officers include President George H. Twitchell of Keene New Hampshire and Vice President Rev W W Newton of Pittsfield.

University of Pennsylvania Benjamin Franklin George H. Twitchell Keene N. H W. W. Newton D. D Pittsfield Oliver Huckel Amherst W. D. Roberts Boston W. J. Thompson

Boston Associated Cycling Clubs Elect New Officers

The annual meeting at Young's Hotel with delegates from 20 clubs heard the treasurer report $3379.62 receipts and $1356.90 disbursements. Alvin T Fuller won the championship with 72 points. officers elected included Williams president and McCausland secretary. Bowling to be a club feature next season with strict attendance.

Associated Cycling Clubs Young’s Hotel Spencer T. Williams Treasury Boston Vicinity Massachusetts Cambridge Alvin T. Fuller John B. Bianchi McDuffee Tucker Medford Club Kerrison Press Club Basset Newton Club Fred McCausland, Jr C. W. Foudrinier Leopold Abrahams J. Dean A. D. Peck W. S. Dean McCardell, Porter and Byles McCausland

Chicago Show Attracts Large Crowd And New Colt Gun Demonstration

An estimated 100000 people attended the Chicago fair during its eight days. In New York the Pope Manufacturing Company will exhibit the Colt automatic gun adopted by the U S Navy. The firearm, mounted on a specially built bicycle, weighs 39 pounds and uses a six millimeter cartridge. at 1000 yards it demonstrated precision. The League of American Wheelmen recognized recent professional and Class B records and announced suspensions for several racers for misconduct and rule violations.

Peter J. Berio Bhear New Orleans P. J. Berle E. A. McDuffie Nat Butter Watham BE. A. McDuffie Nat Butler Waltham Bald Zimmerman Pope Company New York Chicago Pope Manufacturing Company United States Navy League of American Wheelmen F. R. 5 Ae Miner Minghamtee Ne Ee Towle Auburn Me. Sweet Norway Permanen D. A. Kramer Moines

Baker Kidney Pills advertised to cure rheumatism

Rheumatic pains arise when diseased kidneys fail to remove uric acid from the blood. Baker's Kidney Pills claim to cure rheumatism by curing the sick kidneys and refitting them for their work as blood strainers. Book about it free from Baker Pill Co., Bangor Maine. Pills 50 cents at Druggists.

Baker Pill Co Bangor Maine

Bowling League Scores at Boylston Alleys

The Mercantile League played two games at Boylston alleys. Dennison Manufacturing Company defeated Batchelder Lincoln & Co. Portmore set a season record by rolling 673 across three strings.

Mercantile League Boylston

Rexfords Defeat Malden Commercials by Narrow 48-Pin Margin

Rexfords edged the Malden Commercials 48 pins to 47 in a tight Rexford alleys bowing night on Bowdoin Street with a close final tally.

Rexford Bowdoin Street Malden Rexfords

Roughans Drubbed by Carruths at Hanover Street Alleys

The Roughans of Charlestown were soundly defeated by the Carruths at Carruth’s alleys on Hanover street last night. The score was not disclosed in the readable text.

Charlestown Carruth’s Hanover Street

Bradford Thom as Co. Dominates Brown Durrell Co. Match

Bradford Thomas and Company unleashed a decisive win over Brown Durrell and Company, never trailing from the opening whistle. The five for Bradford rolled up an easy victory as they held a comfortable lead throughout.

Brown Durrell & Co Bradford, Thomas & Co

Meyers defeat Shermans by 212 at City Hall alleys

The Meyers of Cambridge beat the Shermans at City Hall alleys by 212 points. Smail led Meyers with a 554 total while none of the Sherman five reached 500. The score details follow.

Meyers Sherman Cambridge Shermans City Hall Smail

Local Scores From Malden Kernwood Brockton Matches

The report lists yard numbers and team names with scores across several venues. Malden Kernwood Jeffries Winter Club 2411 versus 2469 and Brockton Campeslo Randolph 2446 versus 2102. Brockton Spofford Mitchell Jr 2120 against Park Theatre Jr 2044. Brockton Invincibles 2121 versus Enter prise 2103.

Malden Kernwood Jeffries Winter Club Brockton—Campeslo Randolph Brockton

Polo Results From Clinton Fall River Pawtucket Meets

Polo results show Clinton 4 Woburn 3 at Clinton Clinton and Fall River 6 Salem 4 at Fall River Fall River and Pawtucket 8 Pawtucket 4 at Pawtucket New Bedford winning 8 to 4 in Pawtucket.

Clinton Woburn Fall River Salem Pawtucket New Bedford

Glanders Strikes Myopia Stables at Hamilton

Beverly reports a contagious glanders outbreak at Myopia stables in Hamilton. Three high value horses owned by R. M. Appleton, including Bishop and possibly Diana, have died or are slated for death. About thirty owners informed. veterinarians from Boston called. Wenham and Hamilton authorities to quarantine the stable. further killings likely.

Beverly Myopia Hamilton R. M. Appleton Appleton Diana Boston Wenham

Patritots Withdraw From Bejucal As Revolt Rages

News from Cuba reports the patriots retreating from Bejucal while railway traffic resumes to Rincon. An engagement near Candaleria in Pinar del Rio lasts two hours with seven patriots dead and seven government wounded. Another clash near Cascorro ends after a bayonet charge, with 14 074 cartridges used and 40 to 50 patriots killed.

Bejucal Rincon Luque Candaleria Pinar del Rio Cascorro Roloff Masso Rodriguez Aguero Castillo Mexico Miro

El Correo Espanol decries U S Cuban policy amid war talk

El Correo Espanol accuses Secretary Olney of meeting Cuban leaders and warns Spain would view American recognition of Cuban belligerency as a de facto war declaration. The paper argues such recognition harms Spain due to Cuba's proximity and U S supply access, asserting Spaniards desire war to prove strength.

Mexico City el Correo Espanol Olney Spain United States Cuba

Monroe Doctrine Legacy and Venezuela Debate Analyzed

The discussion covers 1823 colonial claims, the essence of the Monroe doctrine, and the Venezuelan dispute between Venezuela and Great Britain. It contrasts four doctrinal variants and argues for a clear self protection policy while resisting a broadened or gagged interpretation.

Yale to decide on Hudson race entry soon

Yale rowing authorities will meet in New Haven rather than New York to decide if Yale applies for admission to the Hudson race with Harvard Cornell Columbia and the University of Pennsylvania eights. Prom week begins tomorrow with leading boating advisers in attendance.

New Haven Conn Yale New York Hudson Harvard Cornell Columbia University of Pennsylvania

Populists Name July 22 For National Convention

The People's party national committee met at the Ladell Hotel in St. Louis with about 150 members including C. H. Taubeneck J Turner Marion Butler and John C Bell. They set July 22 for the convention date invited cross party cooperation and fixed representation rules before adjourning to 16 a. m. tomorrow.

ST. Louis National Committee of the People’s Party L.adell Hotel C. H. Taubeneck Illinois J. Turner Georgia Marion Butler North Carolina John C. Bell Colorado Weaver Iowa Ignatius Donnelly Minnesota M. C. Rankin Terre Haute Ind Paul Vandervoort Omaha Ralph Beaumont New York Jacon Annie L. Diggs Washington

Bank plans to buy one million in new government bonds

President St. John of Mercantile National Bank issued a letter to customers announcing the bank intends to invest one million dollars in the new government bonds.

New York St. John The Mercantile National Bank Today

Pure California Wines on Offer in Boston Shops

Four bottles of assorted Pure California Wines available from Blanchard & Farrar located at 14 to 17 Dock Square and 31 Faneuil Hall Square in Boston.

Harvard Princeton Debate Sets Speakers for Cash? No

Harvard and Princeton will debate at Sanders Theatre Cambridge on the question of Congress retiring the Legal Tender Notes Harvard takes the negative The Harvard speakers are Fletcher Dobyns W S Youngman and J P Warren with F D Steward as alternate Judges include Dean L B Briggs and Professors Taussig and Baker

Harvard Princeton Fogg Art Museum Congress Sanders Theatre Cambridge Fletcher Dobyns Oberlin, O W. S. Youngman

Franklin Birthday Celebration by Boston Typographical Society

The Franklin Typographical Society marked Benjamin Franklin's 180th birth anniversary and its 72nd by a banquet at Quincy House. Boston printers organization funds sick and disabled members, with large attendance and lively entertainment led by C. W. Holden and contributions from Stuart, William Howard, and Charles H. Smith.

Franklin Typographical Society Benjamin Franklin Quincy House Boston Noble Society C. W. Holden Mr. Stuart William Howard Charles H. Smith

Kelly Knocks Out Ward in 24th Round in Baltimore

Sammy Kelly of New York defeated Jack Ward of Newark in the twenty fourth round. Joe Gans beat Joe Elliott in the seventh round.

Ward Gans Elliott Baltimore Sammy Kelly New York Jack Ward Newark N. J Joe Gans Joe Elliott

Immigration Report Assess Padrone System and Canadian Labor

New York Jan 17 1895 report by the Immigration Investigating Commission created by Secretary Carlisle in 1894 says the padrone system nearly disappeared and Canadian migratory labor has harmed American wages. It notes about 100000 enter annually from those regions with half returning home after the season. The commission opposes total prohibition and urges Congress to protect American workers by excluding aliens who labor year after year without intent to settle.

New York Immigration Investigating Commission Carlisle United States Commission Congress

Diamond Robbery Hits J J Davenport Home

Thieves entered the Davenport residence at 282 Huntington Avenue by prying open a basement door. They ransacked the apartment and stole a J M D monogrammed belt silver cigarette case a diamond earrings a diamond stick pin and assorted silverware valued at several hundred dollars.

J. J. Davenport Huntington Avenue

Fall River Defeats Salem In Fast Hockey Clash

Fall River defeated Salem 6 to 4 in a fiercely fought game. Menard was injured after a hard foul in the second period and left the surface for medical attention. Referee O Malley officiated as Porter and Vimer logged notes.

Fall River Salems Fall Rivers Menard L River Salem Menard Furbush Maynard Wodtke Parsons Wiles Heffernan O’ Malley Vimer—Porter

Masons Hold Banquet for Lodge Officers

Eighteen Masons from Massachusetts Lodge hosted a dinner last evening at Water Thorndike to honor lodge officers they had installed. Richard M. Pearce led the proceedings and introduced Charles Lewis as toastmaster.

Massachusetts Lodge Water Thorndike Aho Richard M. Pearce Charles Lewis

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