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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1893

Page

3

Bowen declines Daly bout as New Orleans draws scramble

News from New Orleans confirms Andy Bowen politely declines to fight Mike Daly of Bangor. Daly seeks a matchup with McAuliffe or Kerrigan while Noel pressures to keep Daly free from top challengers. Racing notes in Guttenberg report mixed results with Leveller and Kenwood winning close races.

New Orleans Andy Bowen Mike Daly Bangor Cooke Noel Daly Billy Myer Bowen Crescent City Aly McAuliffe New England Kremlin Nancy Franks Arion Martha Wilkes Nelson Ralph Wilkes Blanchard & Farrar Dock Square Bostom

O Brien And Green Box To A Draw In Local Bout

Jack Green of the Lafayettes and Dick O'Brien of Lewiston Maine fought fifteen rounds at the Lafayette Social and Athletic Club last evening. Referee Aleck Greggains declared O'Brien the better fighter while the official decision was a draw. Green showed strength and superb condition, O'Brien clever and leading most of the bout. Green was nearly knocked out in round nine but time saved him. An earlier exhibition by Mike Sears of Lewiston impressed the crowd with his cleverness and potential.

McAuliffe New York Post Daly Kerrigan Dick Roche Boston Patsey Kerrigan Metropolis Bangor Austin Gibbons New Orleans Gibbons Judge Newton Tom Williams Billy Smith Billy Hennessy Mafit Flaherty Arry Tracey Captain Cooke John Butler Cribb Jim Hall Hall Don Rivardan John Cattanach Providence Dick Burge Lachie Thompson Burge Ros Roy Jack Green Lafayettes Dick O’brien Lewiston Lafayette O’brien Aleck Greggains Green Fettle Mike Sears Sears

Mooney Open to Daly Bout for 2500 Purse

St Louis January 27 Mike Mooney a well known local fighter telegraphed Charles Noel of the Crescent City Athletic Club New Orleans that he is ready to meet Mike Daly Bangor Mo for a 2500 purse and willing to back Daly with 2000.

St. Louis, MO Mike Mooney Charles Noel Crescent City Athletic Club New Orleans Mike Daly Bangor

Rackets Doubleheader in B A A Court This Afternoon

A four handed rackets match is set for the B A A court this afternoon with William Appleton and Tom Pettitt facing H H Hoonewell Jr and William Pettitt. S A A representatives Bloss Coombs Crane Heywood and Blake compete at Worcester games on Feb 4.

William Appleton Tom Pettitt H. H. Hoonewell, Jr William Pettitt Bloss, Coombs Crane, Heywood Blake Cotillion Hall Mechanics’ Hall

Charitable Figure Gifts Three Times to Cambridge Church

California philanthropist Mr. Frederick H. Rindge donates $10,000 to Epworth M. E. Church in Old Cambridge. This contribution lifts his total to $30,000 given to the same church.

Frederick H. Rindge California Epworth M. RE Old Cambridge Mr. Rindge

Gloucester Racing Results From January 27 Card

Race results from Gloucester New Jersey list winners, runners or placers, times and betting odds across seven races led by Wallace G and Glenmar. Individual horse names include St Pell Milledan Apollo Leo Brigel Morgan G Harlequin and notable weights and prices for each event.

GloucestEr N. J Wallace G St. Pell Gonzales Glenmar Harry Hinckson Sue Ryder Milledan Philander MacGregor Apollo Fitzroy Pokino Leo Brigel St. Patrick Morgan G Keystone Selah Morgan

Turf Gossip at Gloucester Track Mirrors a Year of Racing

The column reports on Gloucester racing actions with horses Congress Relief Atropin and Reine at4tol in recent performances. It notes a fatal injury to Dee after Thursday’s event and commentary on Bobby Callan and Maid of Blarney’s sudden loss of speed amid interference at the stretch.

Gloucester Congress O. D Devisee Relief Atropin Lake Vera Reine At4tol Dee Bobby Callan Bobby Captain Swift Will Mr. Thompson Maid of Blarney

Concert at Tufts Caps Midyear Glee Mandolin Guitar Clubs

Large audience fills Jeddard Chapel Tufts College for the annual midyear concert of the glee mandolin and guitar clubs with Mr Clark reader. The program features Dudley Buck vocal waltz Gounod Sing Smile Slumber and Barcarole with fine technique and finishes. Proceeds support the baseball team and a large sum is realized. Next concert slated for Providence in February.

Jeddard Chapel Tufts College Clark Dudley Buck Glee Club Mandolin and Guitar Club Marston Haynes Providence

Death of Blaine Shocks Nation as Cabinet Adopts Mournful Quiet

The nation learns that James G Blaine died at 11 o clock after a quiet night as physicians departed the Blaine home. President Harrison and Cabinet members express sorrow while funeral plans begin with Senator Hitt and Senator Frye coordinating arrangements. Messages of condolence pour in from governors and officials across states. Oak Hill Cemetery in Washington is chosen as the resting place with family plots noted.

Blaine James G. Blaine, Jr Damrosch Hattie Blaine Walter Damrosch Dr. Johnston Hyatt Johnston Hitt Tate Cameron Secretary of State Blaine Mansion Mr. Blaine, Jr Mr. Blaine Mother Father Mrs. Blaine Harrison Sir. Blaine Frye White House Capitol Statesman

Physicians State Blaine Died of Bright's Disease Complications

Attending doctors report chronic interstitial nephritis linked to artery changes and heart dilatation as the cause of Blaine's death. Tubercular lung infection contributed, with heart exhaustion preceding death at 11 o'clock. No autopsy will be performed and the body will not be embalmed.

Bright Washington Mr. Blaine Blaine Frank Hyatt

President's Eulogy Proclaims National Mourning for James Alllespie Birne

The 1893 proclamation announces the death of James Alllespie Birne in Washington at 11 AM and honors his decades of public service. It orders funeral day closure of executive departments and 30 days of mourning with half mast flags and State Department drapery. Benjamin Harrison signs. John W. Foster secretary of state.

Washinaton Executive Mansion Washington United States James Alllespie Birne Ouriega National House of Representatives Publc Executive Branch Department of State Benjamin Harrison John W. Foster

National Sorrow Over Blaine Death Embraces Nation

News of Mr. Blaine's death spread from Washington with half mast displays in cities and towns. State legislatures adjourned and issued condolence resolutions, while newspapers printed extras. Augusta Me mourned as townspeople followed bulletins and tolled bells for Blaine.

Blaine Washington Gilroy New York Portland Connecticut Illinois Minnesota Missouri Indiana Colorado Augusta Chase

City Government Mourns Loss of Distinguished Citizen

Both branches of the city government began formal action after the death of a respected local figure. Resolutions expressing sorrow and sympathy were adopted. State House flags and other public buildings were lowered to half-mast while mourning insignia hung at the Blaine mansion.

State House Blaine

Legislature Plans Blaine Lie in State in Boston

The death of James G. Blaine was announced in the Legislature. A committee was formed to request that his body lie in state in Boston Doric Hall on its way to interment, with a military escort if the family desires. President Pinkerton and Speaker Barrett visited Washington to relay the request. A funeral committee will officiate in Augusta.

Mr. Blaine Oak Hill Rock Creek Georgetown Maine Walker Blaine Coppinger Sheridan Circle Kalaramo Heights John Howard Payne Washington Emuions Blaine Chicago National Capital James G. Blaine Hutchins Acton House Senate Commonwealth Boston United States Moriarty Worcester Graham Pinkerton Read Middlesex Barrett Blaine Doric Hall State House

Reminiscences on the late Mr Blaine at Boston hotel

A Boston hotel guestbook of tributes recalls James G Blaine through memories of Col LaPointe and other officials. Friends praise his humility and kindness, note his strict routine on first floor rooms, and recount his last days before leaving for Ophir Farm. Many leaders salute his statesmanship, patriotism, and enduring influence on the Republican party.

Mr. Blaine Boston Young’s Hotel Colonel LaPointe Statesman Ophir Farm

Maine Mourns As Blaine Funeral Proclaimed

The Maine executive chamber announces the death of James G. Blaine in Washington at 11 o clock. Governor Cleaves Orders half mast flag display and state department closures for the funeral. Cleaves and General Connor to represent Maine. A legislative committee and several lawmakers will attend the funeral in Washington. Burial may take place there rather than in Augusta Forest Grove Cemetery.

Augusta Executive Department James G. Blaine State OF Maine Maine Washington Henry B. Cleaves Cleaves E. Selden Connor Blaine Thatcher Bangor Wood Winthrop Mellet Cumberland Lane Hamlin Ellsworth Higgins Somerset Emerson Portland McCullough Calais Brown Waterville Cahill Brunswick Mr. Blaine Forest Grove

Tributes to Mr Blaine Reflect Public Figure’s Loss

Mayor Matthews notes Mr Blaine’s death as a great loss to the nation. Blaine has been a prominent public man with a large following in public life during the current generation. President Barry of the Common Council comments on the impact.

Matthews Blaine Barry Common Council

Nominating Blaine at Apolis Ends in Shock

A voter reflects on supporting Mr. Blaine and then opposing him after hopeful nomination. The speaker says the idea of his election faded after changes in opinion and expresses shock at Blaine's death.

Butler lauds Blaine as statesman and national unifier

In a posthumous interview General Butler expressed deep admiration for Mr. Blaine. He said Blaine would be hard to replace in the country’s political status and could become President, noting Blaine’s broad views and aim to weld Northern nations into one. He recalled their Congress days and praised reciprocity ideas for Central and South American trade.

Blaine Republican Party J. H. Lee Board of Aldermen Mr. Blaine Hoar Massachusetts Grant Sherman Sheridan Republic Rufus Frost Charles Levi Woodbury State Department Jesse Gove Congress Alexander H. Rice United States John D. Long Samuel W. McCall Amerian Gallinger New Hampshire Congressman Blount Georgia Allison Iowa Burleigh Maine Gener J. Manchester Haynes Augusta KB. B. Webb Daniel Webster Mr. Webster Morton Manderson Senate Platt New York Butler Central

Cleveland Arrives in New York After Lakewood Trip

President-elect Cleveland, arriving at 1 PM from Lakewood New Jersey, is accompanied by Don M. Dickinson. The visit surprised him as he planned to stay in Lakewood until Saturday. News of Blaine's death reaches Elizabethport aboard the train, prompting Cleveland to ask for details.

New York Cleveland Lakewood N. J Don M. Dickinson Elizabethport Blaine Statesman Mr. Cleveland

Fire damages Worcester Square home after hot ashes blaze

An early morning fire started by hot ashes placed in a wooden box in the cellar of the four and a half story brick building at 39 Worcester square. The alarm from Box 89 rang at 12 07. Damage totaled 500 dollars. The house is owned and occupied by Morris Louis.

Worcester Square Morris Louis

Satolli’s Auditor and Secretary Named in Rome

Rome Jan 27 Dr Barretti recorder for the propaganda and vice rector of the College of the Propaganda has been appointed an auditor and secretary to Archbishop Satolli apostolic delegate to the United States.

Rome Barretti the Propaganda College of the Propaganda Archishop Satolli United States

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