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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1895

Page

3

Fifteen Harvard Men Set for Indoor Meet Battle

Harvard’s Matt Haven team trains two weeks for upcoming indoor meets over the next two months. Captain Bingham leads a large pool of hopefuls with many veterans absent. Strong freshmen like Bigelow and Hoyt raise expectations as Harvard aims to beat Yale and prepare for the B A A meet in February.

Matt Haven Harvard Bingham Yate Holmes Field New York Merrill New Haven Bloss Hill Carson Wheelwright Coonley Brewer Paine Garcelon Prado Hollister Coolidge Phillips Eliot Scond Drew Jameson Hildreth Marshall Vincent Stickney Munroe Yale Crimson Bigelow W. W. Hoyt University of Pennsylvania Whittren Storrs Harvard Athletic Association Hemenway Gymnasium Worcester A. C Clinton-Lancaster A. A Newton A. A Yale A. A Worcester Athletic Club Worcester Skating Rink Worcester C.S. Fuller H. V. Hubbard A. M. Haton F. B. Fox F. H. Bigelow R. W. Bull W. Munroe E. Allen W. R. Brinckerhoff H. A. Reed G. C. Chaney W. E. Putnam, Jr W E. Putnam, Jr H. G. Gray

Entries at Alexander and New Orleans racing cards

The listing covers multiple race cards with selling and handicap entries at Alexander and New Orleans. It includes horse names, jockeys, weights, and assorted six furlong to six-and-a-half furlong races across First to Fourth races, plus details like six furlongs, one mile, and eleven sixteenths races with numerous entries and weights.

Foxglove Lady 8Ujer Red Cross Watch Charm H. Hinkson Billet Doux Fan Martin Jolly Boy Elmstone Monte Carlo Apollo A. Pasha Lillian L Kenyon Tiny Tim Vagabond Ce LS Gonzales Drizzle Goofer Stringfellow Pickaway Belwood Clement Imp the Dude Dash Charlie Butzcard Clementina San Malheur Foragur Odd Fellow Zingari Elding Bedford Prospero Galagu Mabel R Dr. Work Bird Catcher Dominion Miss Lilly Danube Bell Stout John P Old Dominion Ansonia Bill White Florence P Gleesome Billy McKenzie Ten Springs Jim Henry Pearline Merrotint Baby Bill Oh No Charlie B Lester Erstwhile Trixie Eva L Anna Mca Bottie Alter Stark Top Rasper Sidean Verdi Buckeye Macedah Ds. Nero Gaiba Adan L Ben Witalop Hi Henry Macerale Quee Viola Seven Angs Manoa Tippecanoe Zeke Hardy Denver Footrunner Press Connolly Malga Ixion Fokin Woodruff Bluestone N. F

Owl Club Entertained by Atlantic Yacht Club hosts

The Owl Club of South Boston was entertained by Commodore Dixon of the Atlantic Yacht Club and guests at the Owl Club house on Commercial Wharf. Performances included Arthur Keefe and Andrew Long from St John Institute Cambridge, Henry Higgins, Sandy Chapman, Master Smith, James H Irwin, Ben Bergen, and M J Bradley with readings, recitations, songs, and trombone solos. Leroy of the Riley and Woods act provided humor and the Jushinsky Orchestra supplied music. A large audience attended and refreshments followed.

Owl Club South Boston Commodore Dixon Atlantic Yacht Club Commercial Wharf Arthur Keefe St. John Institute of Cambridge Andrew Long Henry Higgins Sandy Chapman

Boxing Gossip on Fitzsimmons and ring politics荒

Boxing gossip discusses Fitzsimmons manslaughter case and calls for athletic clubs to bar controversial fighters. It notes Lowell featherweight Martin Flaherty weighing 118 pounds for a Starlight bout and previews Bumstead Hall program with Brierly Carter fights and Blanchard rules.

Fitzsimmons Riordan fMitzgzmmons Ryan-Dempsey Martin Flaherty Lowell Charlesbank Athletic Club Howie Hodgkins Flaherty Bumstead Hall Harry Cross Tom Brown Cross Rown London Frank Craig Frank Slavin Bobby Dobbs Dobbs Leeds McKeever America Everhardt Ziegler William Daly, Jr New Orleans Philadelphia Daly

Dan Creedon’s Record As World Class Middleweight Champion

Dan Creedon born June 1868 in Invercargill New Zealand is described as America and Australia’s middleweight champion. His Australian successes include defeats of Hall Starlight Costello Ryan Dunn and a road career with many wins before a disputed draw with Dick Moore and a knockout loss to Fitzsimmons in New Orleans. Plans are noted to travel to England to fight Craig and Pritchard.

Dan Creedon America Australia Invercargill N. Z Jim Hall Hall Creedon Old Starlight Buffalo Costello Jim Ryan Mick Dunn John D. Hopkins Aleck Greggains Dick Moore Boston Twin City Minneapolis Cincinnati Indianapolis Pittsburg Chicago Bob Fitzsimmons New Orleans Fitzsimmons England Frank Craig Ted Pritchard

Malden Loses Aged Citizen Thomas Dowling Dies

Malden at Pleasant street Saturday night Thomas Dowling aged 64 died after a lingering illness. A longtime resident of over forty years he was a major real estate owner and builder of the Evelyn House. Known for charity to the poor he refused public office despite offers. He leaves a wife and two sons.

Malden Thomas Dowling Pleasant Street Evelyn Central Square

Cycle Show at Madison Square Garden Dazzles New York

The Madison Square Garden cycle show attracts all New York society, with 400 members attending in evening dress. Exhibits include Monarch, Pope, Spalding and Gormally, plus novelty machines, musical wheels, a bamboo bicycle, and the Penn Pennington motor device claimed to reach 51 miles per hour. A vast electric sign and multiple showcases draw crowds, while the Excelsior club plans to attend amid promises of a big time.

New York Madison Square Garden 400 Pope Monarch Stearns Spalding Sterling Gormally & Jeffrey Colonel Pope Indiana Bicycle Company New York Tire Company Stearns Company Excelsior Club John P. Lovell Arms Co Boston Pennington Charles E. Duryea National Board of Trade

Yale Harvard 95 Games Planned For 1895 Series

Yale and Harvard officials announced the 1895 schedule to prevent repeats of past disputes. Games will unfold Cambridge June 20, New Haven June 28, New York June 2 with a possible decisive game in New York. Captain Austin says training starts March 1 with minimal indoor work. Clarkson offered coaching, but Yale will rely on Carter for instruction.

New Haven Yale Harvard Cambridge New York Springfield Austin Yale Nine John Clarkson Carter

Yale Gym Captain Buist Elected For Princeton Meet

George L Buist of Charleston has been elected Yale captain for the gymnastic team. Yale meets Princeton in Yale gymnasium on February 27 as Buist trains the squad and prepares to defend last year’s leadership.

George L. Buist Charleston S. C Yale Princeton Buist Pennsylvania Albert E. Bull Otto Wagenhurst Bull Atlanta William*. Davis Newport Club Europe England Scotland Sandwich Kent St. Andrew’s Davis Pennsylvania University Club New York Club Polo Grounds Buckenberger Pittsburg Miller Lyons St. Louis Browns

Chicago to push bill for $4 million public building

Washington Jan 20 Chicago will press a House bill to authorize a new public building in the city costing $4,000,000. The measure and five other public building bills for Pennsylvania New Jersey and Massachusetts are set as the Monday special order by the rules committee.

Washington Chicago Tomorrrow Pennsylvania New Jersey Massachusetts Committee On Rules

Hawaiian Debate Set to Resume in Senate Tomorrow

Washington January 20 The Hawaiian debate in the Senate is expected to intensify as Republicans defend the Aldrich resolution supporting the move while Lodge and allies argue the minister misread President Dole. The appropriation committee chair hopes to finish the urgent deficiency bill conference report tomorrow.

Washington Senate Hawaii Aldrich Lodge Dole Hawaiian Republic

Georgia General Bethune Dies in Illness at 92

General James N. Bethune of Georgia lies critically ill in Washington at nearly 92. He was the South’s early secession advocate and a pioneer free trader who urged free trade and direct taxation as far back as 1840. Bethune served as Georgia Attorney General and owned "Blind Tom" the noted musical prodigy.

Washington James N. Bethune Georgia South Tom

Ministers Condemn Press in Newfoundland Crisis

Clergymen from all denominations read resolutions condemning St Johns press for violent incendiary coverage during the crisis. They urge congregations to stamp out degrading journalism, warning of threats to religion and public morality. Governor O Brien received a despatch from the imperial government refusing to assent to the bill removing disabilities of Sir William Whiteway and colleagues. Several bank scandal figures likely to be arrested tomorrow, including directors.

ST. John’s N. F O’brien William Whiteway

Labor Union Meeting Admits New Delegates in Brockton

Central Labor Union in Brockton admits Finishers and Cutters delegates. reports AFL quarterly funds strong. votes aid for Gould and Walker strikers in Westboro, plans grand labor demonstration at Opera House January 28 or 29. Speakers include Nason Foster Lloyd Brown. Morse commits to consider sailors bill.

Brockton Central Labor Union American Federation of Labor Gould & Walker Westboro Opera House Whitman Hubbard Lasters’ Union Haverhill Miss Nason Frank K. Foster Harry Lloyd Gerry Brown Congressman Morse Morse

First Regiment Drum Corps Concert Delights Col umbia Theatre Audience

The First Regiment Drum Fife and Bugle Corps concert at Columbia Theatre drew a large crowd. Performers included Miss Maud Stephens soprano, Albert H. Houghton baritone, humorist Edmund T. Phelan, cornet soloist Bowen R. Church, trombone soloist Claude M. Spary, the Boston Ideal Banjo Mandolin and Guitar Club, violinist Frank Kennedy, and accompanists Frank Robie and Harry Ballou. The Military Scene and A Day in Camp thrilled the audience with parade moves and drum major James T. Clark. Phelan’s imitations amused, and the soprano piece For All Eternity and Houghton’s baritone solo were well received.

First Regiment Columbia Theatre Reeves Harry Ballou State Street Drum, Fife and Bugle Corps James T. Clark Edmund T. Phelan Miss Stephens Albert H. Houghton Boston Ideal Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Club

Kiessling Funeral Held in West Roxbury

The funeral of Frank J. Kiessling longtime overseer at Merchants Woollen Mill East Dedham was held yesterday afternoon. Services were at his Grove street West Roxbury home with Rev Frederick C Wurl of East Boston and grave services by Frederick Briegel. Pallbearers included Leopold Vogel Jamaica Plain Charles H Winshman East Dedham Albert Vollenwieder Roslindale Frederick Briegel Dedham Albert Vogel West Roxbury. Interment at Brookdale Cemetery Dedham.

Frank J. Kiessling Merchants’ Woollen East Dedham Grove Street West Roxbury Frederick C. Wurl East Boston Frederick Briegel Bard Teutonia Lodge Leopold Vogel Jamaica Plain Charles H. Winshman Albert Vollenwieder Roslindale Dedham Albert Vogel Louis Weber Brookdale Cemetery

Leeds man of 79 fatally injured by falling tree limb

Lemuel H. Sumner of Leeds, aged 79, was struck by a falling tree while felling it in Winthrop yesterday. The injury left him insensible and paralyzed, and recovery is unlikely. The incident occurred on January 19.

Winthrop Lemuel H. Sumner Leeds

Debs Interview From Woodstock Jail Reveals Quiet Resolve

Nellie Bly profiles Eugene Debs and six fellow prisoners in Woodstock jail, noting their comfortable confinement and long Sunday family rituals. Debs speaks on honor, poverty, future railroad policy, and his stance on labor rights and suffrage, while denying personal fame for money.

New York Nellie Bly Eugene Debs Woodstock Debs Chicago Miss Bly St. Paul Carnegie

Bombardment of Teng Chow Foo Reported by Che Foo

Tokyo dispatches report Japan began bombarding Teng Chow Foo as British cruiser Daphne and American Yorktown departed Chefoo to observe. Washington confirms ex Secretary Foster acts on his own responsibility in peace mission for China per Secretary Gresham’s instructions to Japan.

London Che Foo Central News Teng Chow Foo Daphne Yorktown Chee Foo Tokio Gresham Dun John W. Foster China Washington

Rondell Challenge Sparks Fencing Duel Offer

Alexis P. Caraman of the New England Fencing Club challenges Mr Fournan to a foil duel and Mr Levy to a broadsword contest or both with single sticks, proposing a public gentlemanly passage at arms following Rondell’s refusal to respond.

L. Fournan A. Levy Rondell Boston Fencing Club Fournan Levy Alexis P. Caraman N. E Fencing Club

Funeral of Dr Hitchcock at Thayer School Hanover

The funeral for Hiram A. Hitchcock associate professor of civil engineering at Thayer School was held this afternoon. After prayers at his home the body was taken to the college church with faculty and students escorting. The Rev S P Leeds conducted the service. Interment was in the village cemetery.

William T. Smith H. H. Langhill Robert Fletcher C. F. Emerson J. W. Hazen E. J. Bartlett D. C. Wells W. R. Patten John K. Lord

Young Men's Industrial Art Club Met

A post meridiem meeting at St Augustine's Hall North Grove street elected Eastman as president and admitted twelve new members. Father Field spoke on club objects, voting for a vocal and instrumental entertainment on the 80th of the month, plus forming wood carving music and clay modelling classes.

Young Mens Industrial Art Club Young Men’s Industrial Art Club St. Augustine’s Hall North Grove Street Eastman Father Field John J. Fay St. Augustine Hall

Brooklyn Electric Car Company seeks motormen and conductors

Representatives resumed work to hire experienced rail workers in the City of Churches amid a strike. Ads offered two dollars per day for ten hours, with references required after 9 am at Room 76 Boston Hotel Beach street and Harrison avenue. Three agents interviewed applicants in a Boston Hotel room as a reporter sought work, and a newly hired man with prior lines to Orient Heights Crescent Beach and South Framingham Natick joined the group departing Park Square for Brooklyn at 9 pm.

Brooklyn Electric Car Company Boston Corner Beach Street Harrison Avenue Brooklyn Post Railrroad Orient Heights Crescent Beach South Framingham Natick Park Square

Sympathy and Gensure Resolution at Socialist Mass Meeting

At a mass meeting on Bennet Street under Socialist auspices the assembled voted unanimously for a resolution. It expresses sympathy for Brooklyn car strikers seeking higher wages while condemning neither militia use by authorities nor the strikers’ actions at the polls last November. It argues elected capital backs worsened conditions and calls for municipal ownership of the railway system to end strikes.

Bennet Street Brooklyn Car lMving Brooklyn

Harvard to Close Holmes Field for Athletics at End of Season

Harvard will stop using Holmes Field for athletics after this season and move activities to Soldiers Field across the river. The change, due to unsafe grand stands and better land use, ends an era as Holmes Field hosts its final ball game with Yale during Commencement week.

Jarvis Field Harvard Holmes Field Soldiers Field Helmes Field Ames Carey Athletic Feld Yale

Violet Club Hosts Social and Concert at Alpha Hall

The Violet Club held a social and literary afternoon in Alpha Hall with presiding Patrick McMenamy. Guests included D B McSweeney and others. Francis Griffin and others performed music. Eugene Perkins was the pianist. A collation followed. The club plans annual concert and ball at Columbia Hall on Tuesday evening Jan 29.

Violet Club Alpha Hall Patrick McMenamy D. B. McSweeney P. J. McNulty Patrick W. Flynn Francis Finn J. J. Flynn Patrick J. O’connor James J. Hardy Francis Griffin Herbert Carr Henry Goodwin Benjamin Mason Thomas Herrick Patrick Sullivan Eugene Perkins Columbia Hall Washington Street

Cotton Palace Burns in Waco Losses Listed

Waco Texas residents report a blaze at the Texas Cotton Palace last night causing about 5000 dollars in damage with 20000 dollars insured. Fire crews reported quick control and minimal injuries.

Waco Tex Texas Cotton Palace

Bishop Doane III Fails to Speak in Boston Due to Illness

Bishop Doane III of Albany who was to address St Pauls Church in Boston last evening fell ill with grip and could not leave his home. He had been scheduled to speak before the public gathering, but illness forced cancellation.

Doane Albany Boston St. Paul's Church

Deserter Husband Traced in Duluth. Wife Seeks Redress

Mrs. Daniel Falconer hunts for her husband after he deserted twenty years ago for a wealthy lifestyle with a Duluth woman. Police locate him living with a girl he calls wife. warrants issued as divorce actions loom. Falconer had taken wife No.1 to Scotland, meeting Mary Sheppard in Dundee. A criminal suit for bigamy reportedly considered by wife No.2.

Daniel Falconer Duluth Falconer Minn Daniel Wife No. 1 Scotland Glasgow Dundee Mary Sheppard Tapis Bigs Amy

Forger Quigley Again Bridgeport Bond Security

Bridgeport Conn January 20 news that as security for an $8000 loan to bond forger Quigley the Bridgeport National Bank holds $8000 in Davenport Iowa city bonds. President DeForest says loan was made six months ago and not due. Bonds are time locked and unchecked for validity.

Bridgeport Conn Quigley Bridgeport National Bank Davenport T. B. DeForest Seeley First National Bank Middlebrooks City Savings Bank

Paris cabinet officials near final reshuffle

Paris January 20. M Bourgeois will not complete cabinet negotiations until tomorrow morning. Most portfolios have been accepted. It is believed that Hanoutax Porn care Barthou and Eugene Godefroy Cavaignac have agreed to serve. General Mercier Delcasse Lockroy and Thompson are mentioned for the marine post. Viger, Dupuy's colleague, is willing to be minister again.

Paris M. Bourgeois WV. Hanoutax Porncare Barthou Eugene Godefroy Cavaignac General Mercier Delcasse Lockroy Thompson Ministry of Marine M. Viger M. Dupuy

Losses Estimated After Columbus Avenue Car Sheds Fire

The West End railroad reports final loss amounts from the Columbus avenue fire as 5000 for partial destruction of the iron round car house and 100000 total loss for thirty two box electric cars twenty two open electric cars two box horse cars two barges and two road machines, fully insured.

West End Columbus Avenue

Presentation to Revere Fire Chief By Hose 2 Members

District Chief George H. Wilfert of the Revere fire department was awakened by officers Chief Engineer E. A. Loud District Chief C. J. Brooks and Captain John D. Kirker of Hose 2 Beachmont. The Hose 2 company presented a crayon portrait of their late captain framed for Wilfert in appreciation of his leadership.

George H. Wilfert Revere Wilfert Loud

Old Man Knocked Down by Sleigh in Charlestown

Nathan Hutchins, 66, a longtime Charlestown resident, was found unconscious in front of 300 Main Street after being struck by a rapidly driven sleigh. He suffered bruises to head, face, arms, and legs and was taken to his home at 9 Franklin Street after examination by Dr Lawin.

Nathan Hutchins Charlestown Main Street Dr. Lawin Mr Hutchins Mr. Hutchins Franklin Street

Indianapolis Bread Prices See Three Cents a Loaf

In Indianapolis a loaf of bread costs three cents or two loaves for a nickel. Bakers warn prices may not rebound to former highs but loaf weight could shrink. Brice, a leading baker, notes twelve wagons are already at full capacity and more may be added as money is lost at the lower price.

Indianapolis Jan Brice

Somerville Man Arrested for False Pretences

Orlando L. Hammond, 33, was arrested in Somerville by Station 15 officers for obtaining money under false pretences. The warrant cites a small sum. He will appear in Charlestown Court this morning.

Someville Orlando L. Hammond Somerville Charlestown

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