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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1902

Page

3

Stoughton Rubber Co Wins Rubber League Title In Victory

The Stoughton Rubber Company team clinched the Rubber League championship by defeating the Cable team. Stoughton finished with two wins including a tied game, sealing the title last night with decisive play and solid team effort.

Clapp & Tilton Ice Sayward & Whitten Eame Nay Mack Matthews Standard Clothing Company Co. A. Rownjing Clapp & Sete T'd Farrell Mack Aee Blackman Rice Bowler T'il Taylor Peer Ee Phinney Elon i Gidicte Hendley Paadeversees Sane McCarthy Eenescowsese Eenehatanes T'd. Bowler McLennan Sean Bartow A. Browning Crowther Southwick Enseees Stoughton Rubber Company Stoughtons

Butter Team Sweeps Marketmen League With Big Wins

The Butter team swept all three games against Fruit in the Marketmen's League last night. The margins were liberal enough to discourage Fruit bowlers, with Butter dominating at every stage.

Bowler Wright Clar Kimsma Totele

Strife at Bowling Congress Seethes in Buffalo

In Buffalo New York January 21 strife grows at the American Bowling Congress convention as eastern and western factions clash over leadership and policy in a tense clash that signals ongoing sectional tension within the organization.

Buffalo N. Y American Bowling Congress

Eastern and Western Delegates Clash Over Adjournment

Eastern and Western delegates argued over adjournment with threats of a split into two bodies. Charles H. Ebbetts, Eastern candidate for president, criticized proxy tactics as he eyed a square fight. Western bowlers led by Thompson’s Colts posted high scores for Thompson’s Colts Chicago and Farmers B C Cleveland among others.

Ern Langhenry Samuel Karpf Charles H. Ebbetts Thompson Colts Chicago Farmers B. C Cleveland Badgers Erie Penn Thompson's Marion Indianapolis Monarch Brooklyn Arlington Columbus Grand B. C Akron

Electrical Bowlers Issue Challenge

The Chase Shawmut Electrical Company bowlers issue a challenge to any team in the same profession to a game or series of games on local alleys.

Chase & Shawmut Electrical Company Frank Redlon St. James Alleys Tri Davis Blake Ferguson Rich Seeneeree Néeee WY Curley Werreccacceesseees Ihessec Frank Redson Electrical Company Bowler Wee Ewee Laidlaw Head Chase Shawmut Electrical Company

Fitzsimmons Badly Hurt After Fall at Orpheum Theatre

Ex heavyweight champion Robert Fitzsimmons was injured in a fall at the Orpheum Theatre in Brooklyn this morning. He fell headfirst, was unconscious, and is believed to be seriously hurt. He later told men at his home he suffered mainly from the shock of the incident.

New York Robert Fitzsimmons Orpheum Theatre Brooklyn Fitzsimmons

Boxing Gossip Brings Bout Delays and Fitting Plans

Boxing gossip notes injuries and operations on several fighters including Young Corbett McGovern and Kelley. Hanrahan delays four weeks delaying Choynski match. A new athletic club planned in St Louis, Tommy White retires, Ryan vs Shea scheduled January 28, and sparring plans fill the Post with match rumors in New England and nearby cities.

Corbett Terry’’ McGovern Lee Oe Young " Kelley Tom Sharkey Bob Fitzsimmons McGovern Broad Wild Bill Hanrahan Choynski-Hanrahan Louisville St. Louis Olympic A. C Tommy White Joe Bernstein White Paddy Shea Wichita Kansas Tommy Ryan Tom Shaw New England Sam McLean Cambridge Fanning Charlestown Allen C. R Philadelphia Billy’’ Hill Tommy’ Dixon W. Benes Newtons Newton J. O'Halloran O'Halloran Young Greenman Baze, Jr Lenox A. C Kid'' Rogers J. J. O'Brien Ike Wier Hartford

Watson Defeats Gilligan in Brockton Wrestling Match

William H. Watson of Brockton defeated James J. Gilligan of Lawrence at the Pastime A A in Brockton in two falls. The first fall lasted 26 minutes and the second four minutes, with Watson winning by strength to secure both falls.

Brockton William H. Watson James J. Gilligan Lawrence Watson

Lewiston Beats Plymouth 6 to 2 in Home Win

Lewiston defeated Plymouth 6 to 2 in a hard fought game. Lineups listed with Mercer and Walton for Lewiston and McGilvary Fitzgerald Hayes Burgess for Plymouth. Rushes Mercer 7 Tarrant 4 stops Burgess 18 Cusick 31. Referee O'Brien, timer McDonough, attendance 500.

Lewiston Plymouth Mercer Gueseeeeeeeesaccouagetss Ant McGilvary seeeeeeseeKey Walton Fitzgerald C beveseecmreGeg Milsap Hayes Wood Burgess Tarrant Burgess Cusick Foul—Miller O'Brien Timer—McDonough

Salem Beats Worcester 8 to 2 On Local Ice Tonight

Salem roared to an 8 to 2 victory over Worcester at the local rink. Wodtke starred for Salem while Pierce led Worcester. Key players included Murphy, Whipple, O’Hara, Devlin, and Heffernan. Stops and rushes totals, referee Connolly and 500 in attendance noted.

Salem Worcester Wodtke Pierce Murphy Whipple Cele Bartlett Heffernan Bandon Bannon Heffernan Daly Foula Devlin O'Hara Connolly Porter

Lowell Beats Lawrence in 8-6 Huntington Hall Game

Lowell defeated Lawrence by a score of 8 to 6 in a highly exciting season contest played in Huntington Hall tonight.

Lowell Lawrence Huntington Hall

Harvard Seniors Win Over Juniors in Hockey

Harvard seniors defeated the juniors yesterday at Jar vie Field rink in a fast, brilliant game. The seniors scored once while their own goal was never threatened, completing a second win over the juniors.

Harvard Jarvie

One of Soden's New Men Left Fielder Debut

The article introduces the new left fielder signed by the Boston Nationals. It notes his early baseball ties with Holyoke and Holy Cross, his time with the Athletics, and that he is currently a Georgetown University medical student in his second year.

Boston Nationals Carney Holyoke Athletics Holy Cross Georgetown University

Brush seeks entry for Cincinnati into American League

Cincinnati president John T. Brush has approached American League leaders to gain admission for Cincinnati. He proposes buying and consolidating the Cleveland club to form a single AL entry. It is rumored Freedman also wants Baltimore folded into the Giants arrangement.

Cincinnati John T. Brush Brush Freedman Cleveland Baltimore Giants

Boston University Tops Brown In Volkmann Gym Thriller

Boston University defeated Brown University 48 to 18 in a fast basketball game at Volkmann gym. Boston surged in the second half to pull away after Brown led 18 to 10 at intermission. Captains Tucker and Ingalls starred for BU and Ray and Ingalls led Brown in a spirited contest.

Boston University Brown University Volkmann Gymnasium Durin Boston Brown Tucker Kink Ker Ray Smith Ingal B. U. Brown Baker Eevee Ray Tucker Dewoilt Carey EE Petrie Wadee Merritt Beerereee Seccenel Schwinn Rink Gerserces G. Ingalls Carey Rink Ingalls Hay Ingals Schwinn DeWolt Whalen Dartmouth Mandeville Ayres Espovich Volkmann School Hingham An M. C. A

Fast Amateur Basketball Classic in Peabody

On January 21 at Peabody Father Mathews faced St John’s Literary Institute of Cambridge in a blistering game that Cambridge won 24 to 4. Notable players were Connors, Corbett, and Grace with Grady guiding Father Mathews and Doyle Desmond playing for St John’s.

Peabody Father Mathews St. John’s Literary Institute Cambridge Connors Corett Institute Grady St. John's Literary Institute J. Grace R. B

Harvard Beats Holy Cross In Worcester Game

Harvard University basketball team defeated Holy Cross 44 to 33 at Mechanics Hall Worcester on January 21. The result improves Harvard’s record as they outscored Holy Cross in each period.

Harvard Holy Cross Worcester Harvard University Holy Gross Mechanics’ Hall

Old South Society hears Mead on historical plays value

The Old South Historical Society met at 14 Somerset Street last evening to hear Edwin D. Mead speak on The Educational Value of Historical Plays.

The Old South Historical Society Somerset Street Edwin D. Mead

Criminal extortion attempt ends in manhunt arrest

Walter D. Horne a 20 year old resident of Jamaica Plain is under arrest at Station 13 charged with writing threatening letters to extort money from G W Harris of Centre Street. Harris a vestryman at St Peter's Episcopal Church received an anonymous note demanding funds or church property would be destroyed. A second letter followed with a demand to leave money in a marked envelope near Boylston and Dresden streets. Police surveillance led to a pursuit and Horne was captured after tossing the letter. Harris is cashier at the National Bank of Commerce and helped place Horne’s brother in a trusted banking position.

Walter D. Horne Burr Street Jamaica Plain G. W. Harris Centre Street Harris St. Peter's Episcopal Church Paul Gore Street Horne Boylston Dresden Division 13 Fraser Hickey McCarthy Clyde National Bank of Commerce

Kelly Nawn fight over paying deputyship intensifies

The battle between Kelly and Nawa over the paying deputyship grows sharper as labor leaders back Kelly and Mayor Collins weighs a compromise. Donovan aims to appoint soon, but the contest escalates with potential bitterness and division within Ward 21.

Kelly Cutter Ty Hall Nawa Ward 21 Collins Donovan

Marshall Discharged Over Refusal to Resign

Stephen M. Marshall, who refused to resign as supervisor of bridges, was summarily discharged by Superintendent James Donovan after a Monday talk. The Civil Service Commission found Marshall not in its records, confirming the action. Marshall vows to pursue the matter further.

Stephen M. Marshall James Donovan Marshall Donovan Mvil Service Commission Civil Service South Boston Republican

Still Angry With China Paris Dispatch On Reparation

Paris reports from the foreign office state that M. Beau the French minister in Peking refuses to present credentials until China guarantees reparation for the murder of Father Julien and two Chinese converts in Kwang-Si. The stance mirrors January protests over Kan-Su killings.

Paris Foreign Office Pekin M. Beau China Julien Kwang-Si M. Heau Kan-Su

Cycle Club Minstrelsy Draws Wells Institute Crowd

Wells Memorial Institute Cycle Club held its annual minstrel show in a crowded hall. Applause favored the superintendent, assistant, and Clerk Johnson. Interlocutor Morrissey announced a programme of songs by Banun, Braisley, Green, Charney, Svehla, Dadmun, a banjo number by Sleeper, and a drama Matrimony featuring a cast led by A Hi Dadmun and Louise Dadmun, with recitals by Douglass and Dadmun. A club meeting is set for Jan 24 at Paine Memorial Hall Appleton Street.

Wells Memorial Institute Cycle Club Institute Johnson Edward F. Morrissey Alice Banun Albert Braisley Onepa Green Thomas Charney Joseph Svehla Lem Dadman Banjo Charles Sleeper

Aldermen Adopt Funds and Conduit Petition in Cambridge

At last evening's Cambridge Board of Aldermen meeting an order approved a 1500 dollar appropriation to destroy the brown tail moth and other pests. Another order authorized the Mayor to petition the General Court for passage of an act allowing cities and towns to construct maintain and use conduits and their connecting structures for electrical wires cables and conductors.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen General Court

New York State skating champs begin on Spring Lake

In Poughkeepsie on January 21 the State championship races opened with McPartland Verplanks winning the one mile open in 3:19, Swan New York A C. second, Galbraith Poughkeepsie third. The one mile novice title went to Harold L Free of Tarrytown in 3: seconds, Martin Newburgh second, Dearney Newburgh third. Weather delayed events until Friday due to rain.

Poughkeepsie N. Y New York Spring Lake B. McPartland Verplanks W. W. Swan

Father John's Medicine follows Rev Father OBrien history

Story recalls 1855 Lowell Massachusetts physician prescribed a lung remedy to Rev Father John O’Brien of St. Patrick’s parish. The medicine, named by parishioners, claims to strengthen the body while curing bronchitis coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. It is advertised as a food medicine free from opium morphine cocaine or poisonous drugs and recommended for children and croup. Endorsements from church and hospital affiliates are cited along with a money back guarantee and mail order option.

John O’brien St. Patrick’s Parish Lowell Mass Father John Father O’brien Sisters of Charity St. John’s Hospital St. Peter’s Orphanage Little Sisters of the Poor Home For Somerville Notre Dame de Lourdes Hospital Sacred Heart Parish Coos N. H N. W. Matthews First Primitive Methodist Church Richard 8 Burke Carleton & Hovey Boston Pease R.a.sanden Secon

Winthrop Yacht Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

The Winthrop Yacht Club held its annual gathering at the clubhouse with about 70 members attending. James K R Hodder was chosen commodore, William D. Allen vice commodore, Charles G. Bird secretary, Edgar H. Whitney treasurer, and Albert S. Richards measurer. Directors named were Harry F. Blanchard Edgar A. Cook Charles A. Sawyer and Charles H. Whitney. Regatta committee chairman Milton C. Rogers with members Charles H. Kelley John Mac Connell Jr Albert C. Stacy Henry B. Whittier. Membership committee includes Albert Partridge Charles A. Maynard Frank H. Beckler Frank 8. Mason Joseph J. Devereux I Francis Murphy John J. Nicholson Frank Kt. Rogers Jr and Frank H. Byrne. Bird marks his 15th consecutive year as secretary, all candidates elected unanimously. New racing rules and by law changes were adopted and a reunion for members was planned for later winter.

James R. Hodder Charles G. Bird William D. Allen Winthrop Yacht Club James KR. Hodder Edgar H. Whitney Albert S. Richards Harry FE. Blanchard Edgar A. Cook Charles A. Sawyer Charles H Bird

Taft on Philippines Peace Amid Limited Insurrection

Governor General Taft arriving from Manila reports insurrection confined to two areas, praises civil government, notes a strong Filipino peace party aiding reconciliation, and expects to visit Washington then return to the islands around March 1. He aims to settle unsettled land titles and plans to depart for Washington tomorrow via Cincinnati.

San Francisco Taft Manila Washington Cincinnati Philippines Batangas Samar Wright Bell Eivil Islands

Boston Credit Men Meet at Young's Hotel

The Boston Credit Men's Association held its annual meeting last evening at Young's Hotel. Officers elected were President John R. Ainsley, Vice Presidents George H. Graves and Frederic Kimball, Treasurer H. N. Milliken, Secretary Charles L. Bird. Resolutions approved amending the bankruptcy act as proposed by the Ray bill. A. B. McCrillis and Rev. Charles W. Wendte spoke. Postmaster Hibbard failed to attend due to illness.

Boston Credit Men's Association Young's Hotel John R. Ainsley George H. Graves Ederic Kimball H. N. Milliken Charles L. Bird A. B. McCrillis Providence Charles W. Wendte Hibbard

ASHVE elects officers at eighth annual session

The American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers elected officers at its eighth annual session today. A. J. Enrick of Brookline Massachusetts was chosen president with Andrewide of Detroit Michigan as first vice president and Co Clarkson of Philadelphia as second vice president. W. M. Mackay of New York was named secretary and J. A. Goodrich of Newark treasurer. The meeting continues through tomorrow and Thursday.

New York American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers A. J. Enrick Brookline Mass Andrew Iide Detroit Mich Co. Clarkson Philadelphia W. M. Mackay J. A. Goodrich Newark

Ballyhoo Bey Rumors About Racing Return End

Ballyhoo Bey was believed to be improving in Kentucky and could race again but new information confirms the rumors were unfounded.

Ballyhoo Bey Kentucky

Potter Resigns Over Love Scene Clash at Ulysses

Mrs. James Brown Potter quits the Calypso role in Ulysses at Her Majesty's Theatre after a dispute with author Stephen Phillips who objects to her passionate portrayal. She says she will not alter her method, insisting she has never played the love scene with less emotion.

Brown Potter Phillips London James Brown Potter Calypso Her Majesty’s Theatre Stephen Phillips Mrs. Potter

Navy Surgeon-General Nominee Presley M. Rixey

President nominates Dr Presley M. Rixey to be surgeon general of the Navy. He began as assistant surgeon on January 28, 1874, served on European and American squadrons until 1887, then performed ongoing duties in Washington. Born July 14, 182? in Culpeper Virginia, he attended President McKinley and cared for Mrs McKinley in San Francisco in May.

P. M. Rixey McKinley Navy Washington Presley M. Rixey

Augusta governor to review Barrows murder commutation

Governor Hill will hear a petition from Mrs Mary BE Barrows seeking commutation of her life sentence for the 1888 murder of her husband. Barrows, tried for first degree murder in Saco in 1884, was hanged but commuted to life by Governor Rodwell, and next September will have served 18 years in Thomaston State Prison.

Rodwell

Bank Officers Association Hold Promenade Concert

Last evening the Bank Officers Association and their families enjoyed a musical promenade in Symphony Hall. President Charles L. Burrill directed the event with Messrs Hyde Hill Church Osborne and Smith assisting. The Amphion Club of Melrose, with contralto Lucile A. Tucker, opened the program. The Salem Cadet Band followed with popular and classic airs, transforming the evening into a festive promenade concert.

Bank Officers’ Association Symphony Hall Charles L. Burrill Messra Eons W. Hyde Robert, Hill Edward A. Church William Osborne Henry F. Smith Amphion Club of Melrose Lucile A. Tucker Salem Cadet Band

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