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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
4
In San Francisco the Jeffries and Fitzsimmons camps end training and anticipate a close battle tomorrow night. Jeffries weighs near 217 pounds and Fitzsimmons around 165, with Jeffries favored by many observers though betting remains sparse amid rumor of fake wagers.
Tim Hurst predicts a swift finish for Jeffries in the McGovern versus Young Corbett bout on August 29 at New London Conn. He says Fitzsimmons cannot match Jeffries, warns against carrying the fight, and claims Jeffries will end it within ten rounds if the bout is aggressively pressed.
National League envoy Joe Kelley landed in Boston with plans to raid the Boston Americans for stars, meeting with Philadelphia’s Jenning and signaling possible signings to Cincinnati. Collins and players denied imminent jumps though Kelley pressed for signatures and Johnson’s presence suggested broader league pressure.
Mary Brown a 21 year old Nova Scotia born waitress in a Boston hotel confessed under arrest to deserting her six weeks old baby in the alley behind Tremont Street M E Church after failing to find aid. A Roxbury woman identified the child as Harry Brown and said the baby had been boarded at her home. Brown described her flight and said she would seek her sister’s help if released on probation.
Elkes and Champion, top hour distance riders, meet in a 25 mile motor paced contest at the Revere track after a race in Providence where Elkes beat Champion by about 100 yards. Champion last rode here after a 43 mile hour ride. Pace maker Blanchard suffered a broken collar bone and ribs in a Wednesday accident.
Albert C. Hetschel 55 of 81 West Cottage Street Roxbury died suddenly about 6 PM yesterday while in the building at 280 Northampton Street. The death occurred in a Roxbury precinct area with authorities notified. He was married and leaves a widow.
The Metropolitan Park Commission will raise adult bathers’ price back to 25 cents after Saturday reversing a 20 cent opening reduction. Since opening the bath house has lost about $1200, forcing half time for staff and threatening closure if weather does not improve. From June 18 to July 21 total bathers reached 32,053 versus 77,500 last year. No changes for children.
Mr and Mrs John Reno hosted a roof garden party last evening on Fremont street in the Bunker Hill district. Assisted by the Misses McGrath the roof was decorated with Chinese lanterns and palms while Dr Wood s Orchestra played. Olive Brown gave a violin solo and John Reno and Edward Casey performed ballads and cornet solos.
New York report notes May Yohe's departure for England on the Fuerst Bismarck as Lord Hope's former wife travels. Strong lands in Southampton and May Yohe is seen aboard. The case of the Hope jewels continues to provoke speculation of reconciliation between Yohe and Putnam Bradlee Strong.
Three Americans boarded the Mexican Centro railway near Permijilo and robbed a baggagem car and a third class coach. They forced Messenger Buckner to surrender a $50,000 currency haul and fled as the train slowed. An altercation with a fare-dodging passenger coincided with the escape. The passenger is suspected as a robber associate.
Zenas P. Johnson Chelsea and a companion visited Lynn on July 2. After a hotel stay he stole sheets pillow cases soap dishes and other fixtures then tried to take a lantern. Sergeant Besom arrested him and he paid fines of ten dollars for enness and ten dollars for assault.
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