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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1895
Page
3
A wary note warns against substitute products replacing trusted remedies. The piece lauds Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil and Hypophosphites as unique, effective for wasting and growth, available in 50 cent and one dollar sizes, and suitable for colds and throat ailments.
A handbag snatching on December 5 led to a pursuit past Marlboro Newbury and Berkeley streets. Coachman Slamin was killed by a revolver shot during the pursuit. Lorden was wounded but recovered. Police say they have the suspect under arrest, with West as a lodger at 19 Tufts Street and no known criminal record.
A detailed list of racing entries at Alexander shows five races with each horse’s weight and ownership notes. Early results include first race winners and subsequent five furlong times, listing horses such as Hay Tay and Jim McLaughlin, with times ranging from about 1:00 to 1:08.
The weather pattern brings fresh snow and slush across the lakes and Middle States. A mysterious visitor from the West comments on cordiality, with brief stays noted before moving east. Temperature shifts show rising warmth east of the Rockies while Gulf and southern areas differ.
A large audience last evening heard evangelists Hunter and Crossley at the People's Temple. Hunter preached on the preaching of Christ and Crossley led with a hymn. Despite 500 calls from other places, the revival will continue for seven more meetings next week with two on Sunday and one on each remaining day. The temple seats 2,000, enough for all attendees.
Lewis Smith, a New England Telephone lineman, was found unconscious at the foot of a telegraph pole on Dover street near Harrison avenue. He died soon after arrival at City Hospital from internal hemorrhages. cause of the fall remained a mystery.
Kernwood Club Malden hosted Central Club Somerville with Kernwood taking billiards and pool while the visitors won whist and bowling. Billiards 300 135 pool 94 89 whist 306 minus 6 318 plus 6 bowling 2271 2365.
A thrilling game at Armory Hall Chelsea pitted Company C Eighth Regiment Marblehead against Company H First Regiment M V M Chelsea. The final score showed Company C with 2 goals 16 balls to Company H 1 goal 15 balls.
A Boston gossip column notes a famous boxer repeatedly engaging in free fights, avoiding names. It reports police involvement, threats to critics, and calls for restraint. Nearby boxing news includes Ned Merrigan building the ring for Charlesbank Club, Irish champion Frank Brierly in training, and various challenge notes among New England fighters.
A deal is arranged trading Red Ehret from Pittsburg to St Louis in exchange for pitcher Hawley plus money. Also on West Newton Street Suffolk Athletic Club meets Everett YMC A in basketball with a return game January 29. Salem Cadets face Suffolk boys January 29 at Newton Street rink. Polo games run same evenings with basketball starting at 7 39. Columbia College proposes a four mile barge race with the University of Pennsylvania next summer.
In the first race selling B. B. Fly won with Ixion second and Jim Henry third. Viola, Folladay, Bob Holman, Prince Leon, Charley B. also ran. Time 1 23 4. Second race seven-eighths mile selling Lester led, Brakeman took second, Francis Pope third. Galena, Footrunner, Galen Brown, An conia, Zaldevar also ran. Time 1 46 14. Third race five-eighths mile Fabia won, Midget second, Luke Parks third. Vaucluse, Duphene, Anna K. Clifton, Green Prewitt, Emp. Billet, Stonewall, Bluestone, Dr. Bill also ran. Time 1 00. Fourth race three-fourths mile selling Hodgeson won, Kindera second, Gleesome third. Adah L., Sam Farmer, Fidelio, Burrell's Billett also ran. Time 1 24 54. Fifth race three-fourths mile maidens Norman won, Insomnia second, Dr. Reed third. Russ, Hucksley, Alan, Herkimer, Rockwell, Side Can also ran. Time 1 25 14.
In Brooklyn on January 18 mayor orders 600 to 700 militiamen to guard depots and stables to allow police to protect streetcars as strikes disrupt lines. The militia will be held at armories. six to seven hundred to guard depots. Police seek licensing for motormen to prevent unsafe operation of electric cars amid ongoing unrest.
The Mystery minstrels staged a burlesque at Horticultural Hall last evening with concealed faces and lively costumes. The performance featured a Pseudonym Interlocutor Miss Clementine and topnotch tambos and bones, with audience dancing and laughter throughout. Proceeds were pledged to a local charity conceived by Mrs. William S. Butler, with J J Coleman assisting the Cadets drill master in organizing.
Watertown gathered in the Town Hall to honor Rev. Father Robert P. Stack, pastor of St. Patrick's, with over 400 residents attending. Speakers praised his patriotism, liberal ideas, library and bank service, and dedication to free education and broad Christianity.
The Allston Congregational Church Society in Brighton reports the resignation of Rev. D. P. Birnie, effective February 7, as he has received an urgent call from Central Union Congregational Church in Honolulu. Birnie plans to sail late February or early March to assume pastoral duties in Hawaii, where the island church serves about 500 congregants and a large Sunday school. He has led Allston for four years and a half, having come from Cazenovia, New York, originally of the Presbyterian faith.
Judges led by Judge Barker render a tight decision after a rare Cambridge clash between Harvard and Yale. W H Clark and Clement C Clarke for Yale face Harvard’s Long Ringwalt and Bull as both sides press labor unity and arbitration versus employer authority. Audience includes Wellesley Radcliffe Princeton and Boston University observers.
Michael Keegan, arrested Saturday night for voting under the name Michael Wall in the recent city election, was tried today before Judge Hadley. He was found guilty, fined $150, and sentenced to five months in jail.
The South Boston Athletic Club held its first season social at Gray's Hall drawing 159 couples. The event drew many in athletic circles and is seen as a social and financial success likely boosting the club's treasury.
The Norfolk Cycle Club held its annual subscription party at Fogs's Opera House in South Weymouth with a concert preceding the dance, marking the season's social highlight.
The fifty first Boston Art Club exhibition showcased oil paintings and sculpture with a $1000 prize pool: $500 for first, $500 for second, $200 for third, plus $500 for purchasing additional works. Notable artists include Frederick MacMonnies, R. V. V. Sewell, Frank W. Benson, Edward Moran, and J. Pritchard among many others. The top prizes went to MacMonnies for Boy With a Heron, Sewell for Vintage Revel, and Benson for Winter Storm. The show runs until the 16th.
A major blaze in Macon Georgia caused more than 500000 dollars in property loss. Waxelbourn and Sons dry goods suffered about 275000 while Dunlap and Co hardware faced 60000 and Dannenbers and Co dry goods 225000. S Harvis, a shoe broker, sustained 25000 in damages. All insured.
An event showcasing the store’s staff as hundreds of cash boys and cash girls, now called inspectors, in black uniforms paraded in a private showroom. The promotion path from cash girl to saleswoman is emphasized, with Mr. Jordan personally backing staff success through praise and tangible recognition.
The Nine Hundred and Ninety-ninth Artillery defeated the Glen Dons in Charlestown across events. Bowling favored the Artery 2112 to 2914, four men surpassed 400 with Chapin 46 and Robinson 562. Philbrick and Nichols led Glendons with 508. Artillery won billiards 253 to 215 and whist 321 to 293, but lost pool 63 to 70.
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