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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1896

Page

3

Physician Refusal to Attend Poor Woman Sparks City Debate

In Lynn a poor woman lay in a Washington Street tenement last night moaning for a doctor after two city physicians refused to attend, one citing district limits. Marshal Wells secured aid from Dr Lovell and the woman was cared for. City officials consider a new ordinance to force assistants to answer calls city wide when the district physician is unavailable.

Lynn Washington Arthur B. Chase Captain Burckes Ittle Ptain Burckes Chase City Clark Burches Burckes Marshal Wells Dr. Lovell

Shenberg Cohen Wedding at Minot Hall Washington Street

The wedding of Miss Annie Shenberg and Maurice Cohen took place yesterday afternoon at 5 39 at Minot Hall Washington Street with Rabbi Margolis and Rabbi Barron officiating. Best man Joseph Cohen and maids of honor Lillian Shenberg and Millie Fein attended. About 400 guests witnessed the ceremony and dancing continued to 2 this morning. The couple departed for a Southern trip.

Annie Shenberg Maurice Cohen Minot Hall Washington Street Rabbi Margolis Rabbi Barron Joseph Cohen Lillian Shenberg Millie Fein Cohen Max Cohen J. Josephs H. Goldman G. Fein J. Cohen L. Jacobs J. Lavine H. Small Sadie Levy Sadie Alexander Ita Tesk Ida Leck Maggie Shenberg Fannie Harrison Messrs Charles Stone Louie Harrison L. Fox Abram Harris Abram Resener J. Piensafsky Jacob Magalesky G. M. Davis M. Wyer Lawrence M. Silverdrath New York L. Borafsky L. Woraff M. Cooper Harold Watson J. Fengold J. Magalsky Tiny Cohen

City Briefs Chronicle Sunday Fires and Police Actions

A chimney fire at No 6 Ceylon Street caused no damage. Station 9 officers raided the Clarendon Club at 933 Albany Street and seized playing cards. Several men aged 24 to 96 were arrested for gaming on the Lord's Day. Mary Quirk injured her arm at 19 Blagdon Street. Sir Moses Montefiore Association elected M H Bernstein president and other officers for the year.

Ceylon Street John Thomas Station 9 Clarendon Club Albany Street William Barry John Dunham William Lynch Horace McInnis Thomas Rich Mary Quirk Blagdon Street Sir Moses Montefiore Association M. H. Bernstein Mark Covinski S. J. Robinson Harry V. Lewis

Fire devastates granite plants in Barre Vermont

Early morning fire in Barre Vermont damaged Marr Thompson granite tool works and Mills polishing mill. The blaze spread to More Co polishing mill. No wind aided firefighters and the start building was a total loss with More Co partially destroyed. Loss estimated around 6000 dollars.

Two Chelsea Residents Lose Limbs in Separate Charlestown Accidents

Joseph Brady, 30, a Chelsea baker, was struck crossing rails at Prison Point by an inbound express and lost both legs below the knees. John McCarthy, reportedly of 109 Spencer Avenue Chelsea, fell from Chelsea car No 6 on Warren Avenue and suffered a base of skull fracture. Both were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with grim prospects.

Chelsea Charlestown Fitchburg Joseph Brady Casey Square Brady Union Station Massachusetts General Hospital Warren Avenue Warren Bridge John McCarthy Spencer Avenue McCarthy Gunter McCarty

Fire Wipes Avenue House in St Johnsbury Vermont

A lamp ignited a room at the Avenue House in St. Johnsbury at 4:30 and the fire spread rapidly, forcing guests to flee. Jeweller T C Spencer burned hands and face. druggist CG D Bagley cut hands escaping through a window. The building burned in about three hours, owners insured, landlord uninsured losing all.

ST. Johnsbury Avenue House T. C. Spencer CG. D. Bagley B. G. Howe H. L. Doyle Doyle

Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League Nears End of Season

With four weeks left in the Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League the standings show Les Miserables of Lowell leading over Vespers in division one. Nine Hundred and Ninety-ninth of Charlestown struggles near the bottom as B A A M A C and Salem clubs linger midpack. Reviews lead division three with Old Powder House and Somerville Central tied for second. Groner of Vesper tops averages, Carter of Arlington scores 234 in a high single. Players anticipate Les Miserables vs Vespers next Tuesday, and B A A and Nine Hundred meet Wednesday in Charlestown. A letter fromCharles Dana Palmer criticizes repeated schedule changes, urging strict adherence to the season schedule.

Massachusetts Les Miserables Lowell Charlestown Salem Club Charlestown Club Dorchester Central Arlington Jeffries Old Powder House Somerville Central Groner Vesper Cox Dorchester Centrals Newhall M. A. GC Carter Mr. Dixwell Charles Dana Palmer Arthur Dixwell Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League Eewe Seneeeeareeerene Old Dorchester Seeseerereeeeres Aw Jamaica Eee Jeffries Ee Commercia Melrose Glendon Medford Eseseeeseeeers Scvess Ee Een Enee Nan Rue Ees Seeee Sreeee Ea Veseneerers Weet Casino Ee B. A. Avcceevenseesereeeser Lowell High Esseeeseeers Ion Aewe Fanet Puree Philedian Commercial Melrose High Grover Corwin Chapin Py . Oe M. A Merren Caldwell Hill B. A. Seeeeres Berry Vases Merriam Cruff Casino Spencer Lewis, Lowe I Broadley Salem Emmons Orne Ee Farrel Legate Rehester Eben Ake Gray Old Doeere Morton Smith, Casino Ghureh Harwood Aia Fastman Simson Willard Ingraham Brophy Salem Cs Wheeloc +k Sae Od Loring Serene Hull Loyd Scully Wardwell Old Dorchester Cutter Winslow Oxford Lewis Renenres Spence Bol Marren Crockett Old Pe Owart Tlougc Tower Thorpe Wheelock Pushee Pete Peete Meres Old ‘Dorcheste Team Strings Aplingtom Dorel Reier Charlestownee

Wisconsin L A W okays bicycling control and fee cuts

The Wisconsin division of the L A W passes resolutions affirming league control of bicycle racing and urging national action to prevent abandonment. It proposes cutting handicapping fees from 25 to 15 cents and class racing from 10 to 5 cents, and notes the annual meeting held December 20 1895. The report also covers new cycling groups in New York, upcoming races at Boylston alleys, a Cotillon Hall event, road book committee appointments, and a Bicycle Advice publication by Boston Woven Hose Co with tire praise and machine illustrations.

Wisconsin National Assembly Racing Board New York Cycle Travellers’ Association G. W. Houck Billy Herrick Ned Oliver Boylston Alleys Wollastons Igers Chelsea Boston College Press Cycling Club Cotillon Hall Auburn D. BE Walker Ilion R. W. Whipple Binghamton J. G. Budd Glens Falls F. G. Williams Corning Boston Woven Hose Company of Boston

Resolutions Urge US Protests To Turkey Over Armenian Atrocities

In Boston a pair of resolutions framed by the Boston Evangelical Alliance are to be introduced today by Rep. Elijah A. Morse and likely Sen. Hoar. They urge Congress to protest to the Sultan of Turkey over Armenian massacres and demand impartial justice and religious toleration as US policy. The document bears signatures of alliance officers and committee members.

Boston Theatre St. James’s Church John Quinn John M. Crowley Signor Augusto Rotoli Boston Symphony Orchestra Gertrude Franklin Anget Lunde J H. Ricketson Thomas E. Clifford Arthur Beresford Miss Lunde Franklin Adams Holy City Echo St. James’s Parish Symphony Palestrina Panis Angelicus Rossini Elijah A. Morse House of Representatives Hoar Senate Boston Evangelical Alliance Evangelical Alliance Boston United States Arthur Little Charles L. Goodell Nathan E. Wood Fred B. Allen James T. Black Cyrus Cunningham William Nash Brodbeck M. D. Kneeland E. H. Byington Edwin S. Wheeler John M. Lowden W. Fred Allen Will C. Wood

Republican town committee organized in Concord 1896

Concord Massachusetts January 26 1896 The Republican town committee met and organized with Colonel William Barrett as chairman George Russell secretary and Ashley P Howe treasurer Other members named include William H Hunt Henry H Benson and Anson Wheeler.

Concord Mass Republican Town Committee William Barrett George Rusell Ashley P. Howe William H. Hunt Henry H. Benson Anson Wheeler

Schouvaloff's Castle Burned Near Kiev

A fire destroyed the residence of Governor Von Schouvaloff near Kiev. Valuable gems and curios in the castle were damaged or lost as the flames swept through the historic property.

Warsaw Jam Kieff Egaleat von Schouvaloff Wiesecera

Dr Batt Cough Syrup Promises Quick Audience Relief

A remedy named Dr Batt Cough Syrup claims to quiet persistent coughing and soothe the crowd as a quick fix during performances. The ad suggests the syrup ends nuisance in gatherings and markets its effectiveness to attendees.

Dr. Batt

Deerfoot the Runner Chronology of an Indian Champion

Death of Lewis Bennett at Cattaraugus marks the passing of Deerfoot the famed world class short distance runner. Born 1828 he rose from tribal hunts to European fame defeating England’s best in London 1861 and earning a medal from the Prince of Wales. He ran ten miles in fifty-two seconds in London 1862 and later appeared at the World’s Fair.

Lewis Bennett Cattaraugus Reservation Deerfoot New York Europe London England Jem Mace America Old Country Prince of Wales

Boxing Meet Promises Big Night at Suffolk Armory

The Suffolk Athletic Club presents a professional boxing show at 59 West Newton Street Armory led by James W. Westcott. Buffalo bantam Frank Zimpher battles Mike Sears while Billy Brierly faces Ed Curry and Austin Kaveney meets Dave Sullivan in ten rounds. Other bouts include Mat Leary vs Jack Hastings.

Suffolk Athletic Club Armory West Newton Street James W. Westcott Westcott Frank Zimpher Buffalo Billy Brierly Ireland Ed Curry New York Brierly Spike Sullivan Austin Kaveney Dave Sullivan Mat Leary Jack Hastings Stolin Hastings Leary

B A A Indoor Games Entries Call and Hurdles

Manager John Graham of the B A A announces entries for indoor events including a 45 yard hurdles with Stephen Chase signaling his intent to compete. Princeton calls for candidates for the team race against Yale while Brown and M I T face travel issues. Entries close next Thursday with no certainty on the B A A Brown race line up.

John Graham Stephen Chase Turner Princeton Athletic Team Yale Newton A. A Brown Exeter Street Boston Mass

East Boston Games Feature Dumbbell Exhibition

The East Boston Athletic Association hosts the second annual athletic competition with a joint Cambridgeport G A event. Henry Higgins faces Oscar Matthes in a dumbbell exhibition and a wrestling bout between noted celebrities is expected to draw crowds.

East Boston Athletic Association Cambridgeport G. A Henry Higgins Oscar Matthes

Abyssinian Troubles In Abyssinia War News

A Mesowari despatch says a messenger reached General Baratieri with letters from Menelik to King Humbert. Colonel Galliano, who evacuated Makelle after a long Abyssinian siege, has not yet joined Baratieri and is said to have destroyed Makelle's fortress. King Humbert declared Eritrea at war. peace with Menelik seems unlikely without battle. Reinforcements and munitions for Mesowarah continue.

Rome Massowari Baratieri Menelik Humbert Galliano Makelle

Cable Chess Match Set Between USA and Britain

Articles signed for a two day match on March 13 and 14 on eight boards. The United States team, under the Brooklyn Chess Club, will compete against the United Kingdom team under the British Chess Club. A trophy valued at $800 is presented by Sir George Newnes Baronet, president of the British Chess Club of London.

New York United States of America United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland George Newnes British Chess Club of London Brooklyn Chess Club British Chess Club

Boxing Gossip Highlights Maher Fitzsimmons Clash

Boxing observers predict a swift Maher fight or a clever Fitzsimmons counter. New York analysts cite Fitzsimmons recovery power and rare tactic variety while Maher relies on early aggression. Palmer arrives amid East Boston interest as Zimpher, Sears, and Sullivan-Kaveney bouts loom. Leary and Hastings set to clash as part of the undercard.

Boxing Carnival Tonight at Suffolk Athletic Club

Public boxing contests set for Monday January 27 at the Suffolk Athletic Club under manager Mr James W Woescott. Four professional bouts headline the card with Sears facing Zimpher of Buffalo and Curry meeting Brierly, Kaveney vs Sullivan, Leary vs Hastings. Admission two dollars. reserved seats sold by Connell y Adams Chas Thayer Parker Young Clark Reynolds.

At & Suffolk Athletic Club James W. Woescott Mike Sears Frank Zimpher Buffalo Eddy Curry Bill Brierly Austin Kaveney Dave Sullivan Matt Leary Dave Hastings Connelly Adams Chas. Thayer Parker's Young's Clark's End the Reynolds

Polo League Standings Highlight Pawtucket Lead

Pawtucket tops the National Polo League with New Bedford close behind and Providence as a strong rival. Clinton leads the New England League by a comfortable margin after a week of solid attendance.

Pawtucket New Bedford Providence Clinton National Polo League

Time Tables of Rail Service From Union Station Boston

Railway notice lists through train departures and connections from Union Station Boston to Portland Augusta Bangor Bar Harbor Concord Lewiston Manchester St John Halifax St Stephen St Andrews and various Maine and New Brunswick stops along with associated departure times for weekdays Sundays and special services Rail and Steamer Lines to Eastport Calais St Andrews St John N B include a steamer connection from Portland on Mondays and Thursdays.

Portland Augusta Bangor Bar Harbor Concord N. H Lewiston Manchester ST. John Halifax ST. Stephen N. B ST. Andrews Norte Gonway Intervale Glen Crawfords Fabyans Twin Mountain Whitefield Jefferson Lancasha Grand Trunk R. R Maine Central I. M Wiscasset Thomaston Rockland Quebec North Conway RAIL Steaver Eastport Calais ST. John N. B

Baseball notes from the Eastern League highlights

Lyons of Providence leads outfielders in the Eastern League while Cooney of Providence tops the shortstops Bassett is the third baseman and Clark of Scranton the first baseman Knight of Providence posts a 368 batting average and strong fielding. Hanlon of Baltimore pursues Joe Corbett. Daub the Brooklyn pitcher faces legal trouble. Stenzel of Pittsburgh captains a bowling team in Cincinnati. Halliday of the Reds moves to left field. Philadelphia hopes pennants after signing Nash. Menefee returns to Pittsburgh. Eli Chamberlain seen as pennant factor for Cleveland. Detroit opens its new ballpark with Michigan on April 1. Klobedanz signs with Fall River. Stewart, ex-Pirate, works in a Pittsburg real estate office.

Brooklyn Wescoe Miltonville Hamilton Jake Stenzel Pittsburg Cincinnati Halliday Reds Philadelphia Nash Sporting Life Menefee McKeesport Penn Cleveland Eli Chamberlain Detroit University of Michigan

Trotting Pupils and Pacing Pioneers Highlight 1895 Races

A. J. Feek visits the city while Southern pacer Locks 2:12 is brought East by George Garth and owned by Dr. A. W. Shea of Nashua. About 15 000 to 20 000 trotters and pacers train in the U S annually. Rank Ryan 2:05 3 4 owned by Nick Wibinger will join Knap McCarty's stable. In 1895 purses and stakes for trotting exceeded five million dollars. Clayhontas 2:11 1 4 as a four year old reportedly trialed in 2:97. Mystic Park Saugus Rigby Park Portland Me and Old Orchard managers plan a circuit like 189.

A. J. Feek Locks George Garth A. W Shea Nashua N. H United States Rank Ryan Nick’ Wibinger New Haven N Knap McCarty

Boston and Albany Railroad Passenger Services Overview

Timetabled trains from Boston to Albany and Chicago with sleeping and dining cars. No. 7 departs 8 30 daily except Sunday. No. 15 at 10 30 daily. No. 19 at 2 P M. No. 23 at 3 P M except Sunday. No. 37 at 7 15 P M daily. Special connections via Springfield and NYC lines. Tickets and schedules at City Office 3 Washington St. or Kneeland St. station. A S Hanson, Gen Passenger Agent.

Boston Albany Wagner Chicago Utica Michigan Central R. R Cincinnati St. Louis Detroit Hartford New Haven New York Springfield NEW York Limited Washington St Kneeland St A. S. Hanson Leove Park Square New London Shore Line Air Line Middletown Fall River Stonington Norwich Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Maryland Providence Newport New Bedford Cottage City Kneelandp Street Plymouth Abington Duxbury Provincetown Chatham Hyannis Wood's Hall Cotpage City Nantucket Boston & Albany Marlboro Fitchburg Leominster Clinton Old State House Kneeland Street L. H. Palmer Geo. L. Connor E. G. Allen A.C. Kendall Pass

Two January 1896 meetings held in Boston unions

The Rubber Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company holds its annual meeting on February 5 at 2 pm in Boston for director choices and business. The Boylston Market Association meets February 3 at 11 am in Mason building Room 81. Steam Pulpers Helpers announce a special meeting January 2596 at St Stephens Hall. Tin Smiths Union notes a general code meeting January 28 at Fartridge Hall at 8 pm.

Rubber Manufacturers’ Nmutuar Insurance Company Rubber Manufacturers’ Mutual Insurance Company Milk St Boston Bb. F. Taft Sec’y The Boylston Market Association Mason Building A. F. Freeman Kkoom St. Stephen's Hall Edward Flynn P. McMurrer

Train Schedule Fragments Show Regional Stops and Times

A dense list of rail timetables across New Hampshire Vermont and surrounding routes. Details include numerous towns such as Manchester Concord New Boston Nashua Belknots Belmont Tilton Laconia Plymouth and St Johnsbury with multiple daily departures and Sunday variations. The notice ends with a closing directive and signature.

Manchester Concord N. H New Boston North Weare Henniker Hooksett Suncook Pittsfield Suncook Valley Nashua Belmont Tilton Lakeport Meredith Ashland Laconia Weirs Plymouth Warren Haverhill Campton North Woodstock Pemigewasset Valley Lisbon Littleton Whitefield Lancaster Fabyans Franklin Lebanon White River ST. J L. G. Ror Vin Leemouth St. Johnsbury Montpelier Burlington White River Junction Montreal Quebec Boston Air Line Chicago WPFLT G. T. Ry C. P. Ry

Boston and New England Rail Timetables 1596

Timetables list trains from Boston to New York New Haven and other towns including Providence Fall River Newport and Provincetown. Weekday and Sunday services shown with departure times from Park Square Kneeland Street and Brooklyn stations. special trains and car accommodations noted.

Express Tour Lines Bonded Route to Vermont and Canada

A brief travel notice lists several cities including Fitchburg Keene Bellows Falls White River Junction Rutland Whitehall Port Faward Glens Falls Plattsburg Adirondacks Burlington St Albans Maine Ogdensburg Ottawa Montreal Quebec and other points to Vermont Northern New York and Canada. It notes times 8.00 A.M. 1.60 A.M. 9AR PM Day Express.

Fitchburg Keene Bellows Falls White River Junction Rutland Whitehall Port Faward Glens Falls Plattsburg Adirondacks Burlington St. Albans Maine Ogdensburg Ottawa Montreal Quebec Vermont New York Canada

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