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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1899
Page
2
A Boston man promotes Omega Oil liniment discovered in Switzerland claiming a rare Alpine herb gives its green color and powerful relief for rheumatism sciatica stiff joints sore throat bruises and more. The ad urges readers to ask their druggist for Omega Oil.
Griscom Griscom supports Watkins while noting severity of two year suspension for Captain Watkins. The local inspector signed the ruling citing lack of tide allowance, no lead use, and misjudgment near shore. Clement Acton Griscom Jr comments empathy and points to atmospheric conditions and land lights as factors. Insurance not affected, line not responsible for captain’s errors.
The Thomas Francis Meagher Literary Association in Independence Hall Lowell Street held a Sunday meeting initiating nine candidates into the society. Patrick J. Colbert presided with Peter Dolan present. a long discussion covered unity in Irish Nationalist groups, and a resolution was adopted. The next meetings were set for the first and fourth Sundays at 7 p.m. in the future.
Entries listed for a breeders meet trotting pace at Readville with horses including Dick, Miss Pratt, Blazeway, Norcol, Improvidence, Zembia, Ruby, Castleton, Nick, Red Sovereign, Antena, Rana, Billy Warn, Addie Parker. Boston left for Readville as part of the meet setup.
In New York the night’s main event at Coney Island Sporting Club ended in a draw between Solly Smith and Frank Patterson after a long twenty-five round fight. Earlier, Matty Matthews defeated Otto Selloff in a nine round bout, with Matthews dominating much of the action.
William M. Olin secretary of the Commonwealth cites Chief Consul Sterling Elliott of the Massachusetts Division L A W for a matter referenced as a formal action. The wording indicates a procedural step in an ongoing inquiry or case involving state officials and the L A W organization.
Boston 99 Meet Club plans a late evening gathering at the Old Colonial Club to tackle debt and funding. Tom Linton arrives today with his manager as the National L A W meet looms. park officials consider stricter policing amid rising rough activity. Mrs. A. G. Spalding dies from appendicitis linked to cycling. League of American Wheelmen adds 303 members, led by Massachusetts. Kimball to move to Knoxville after league duties.
The princes cutter Britannia is out of dock and due to sail tomorrow likely for a trial race with Shamrock. Adjustments to Shamrock sails. The sailing master praises Shamrock’s helm response and stays. Early tests aim to gauge performance across varying winds in a triangular course.
Bristol report says the cup defender Columbia will race Shamrock as an all bronze boat with white paint removed from the top sides. The underbody remains unpainted to keep metal exposure and prevent negating the metal’s purpose.
A male infant three months old was found last night by an inmate at the Austin Farm near Harvard Street and Blue Hill Avenue. The child will be moved to the Chardon Street Home this morning for care.
Edward Robinson of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts confirms the Marlboro Cameo, depicting Cupid and Psyche, will join the collection and be exhibited late this summer alongside other gems from the same purchase.
With amateur championships wrapped up in Chicago, New England and New York golfers eye the shinnicock open at July 25 29 seen as the East summer championship. Harriman and Douglas may meet for the third time this year and the Shinnicock course hosts Beatrix Hoyt and a strong caddie corps of local Indian boys. The Essex County Club Brae Burn West Newton Myopia and Wollaston Newton teams prepare for upcoming matches with September expected for the Wollaston All Newton decider.
Harvard man Mac an defeats Whitman in the cage round at the Range Lawn Tennis Club Orange N J this afternoon. Final score 6 1 4 6 2 6 4. Whitman holds championship lead after 6 1 4 6 2.
Alexander M. Schreyer known as the Australian Whirlwind plans a weeklong wheel ride on a 195 foot chimney in Washington. He will use a chainless bicycle on a home trainer with a miles dial, living in a tiny top shed, and receiving meals via rope from ground.
For many years, as treasurer of Division 1, he was one of the most efficient and faithful officials of the order within the Bay State.
A R Donner famed professional runner has landed in New York on Saturday. Two Harvard Yale opponents prepare to face him with fierce public interest. The noisy buildup mentions recent form and upcoming matches, including a three mile row challenge and plans for the national event in Worcester in August.
St Stephen's parish holds its annual picnic and goose egg run today at Lake W Wolves. Two ball games are planned in connection with the event and are expected to be closely contested. Bryan Association of Ward 6 backs the event and St Stephen’s supporters anticipate a lively day.
Nutwood Driving Club offers Frank Joe Patchen Directly Searchlight Star Pointer Anaconda and John R. Gentry a $10,000 purse for a August 31 race in Dubuque Iowa with no entry fee and a target to beat 248. Also notes Cambridge marriage of W Bicknell to Alice M Clarke and multiple notices.
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