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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1903
Page
3
Dr Liverpool relocates to 360 Tremont Street Boston offering free treatment from 9 to 10 each morning, excluding Wednesdays, in a weekly schedule designed to aid the sick.
A Boston advertisement touts Dr Liverpool at 360 Tremont Street offering free diagnosis without exam or questions. It lists vast cure tallies across diseases from rheumatism to Brights disease and says medicines are provided free during treatment with hours daily and Sunday slots.
In Gales Ferry, Harvard freshmen beat the varsity twice in a half mile while the varsity eight failed to improve, finishing behind by two lengths as the two crews sparred. The freshmen also won all four-oar races, and Mr Meikleham met the coaches and Captain McGrew at Red Top.
Weather promises clearing as the Charles River Park track hosts a three cornered race featuring Basil De Guichard, Harry Caldwell and Jimmy Moran. Moran seeks pace using the Red Devil, driven by Jimmy Hunter, touted as the fastest motor in the country by Hoffman. Two amateur races follow, a two-fifths mile open and a three-fifths mile handicap, the shortest Boston track events in some time.
John W. Strom was badly beaten and robbed of 75 dollars in cash and about 800 dollars worth of cigars in Sullivan Square early June 17. Charlestown police have not located any trace of the assailants or the missing property. Strom denies being thrown overboard or held at the station house and says he was packing cigars when the assault occurred. He also disavows any connection to a nearby doll booth.
Kid McFadden of California defeated Harry Gilman in eight rounds. Gilman showed gameness despite punishment, being floored in round five and nearly KO’d in round six. McFadden landed on face and body with both hands. Also, Young Fitz beat Young Flanagan in four rounds, and Jack O'Brien won over J Hunter in six rounds with Tim Murphy as referee.
Boston opens a three game set with Patsy Donovan and the St. Louis Cardinals with Buckenbarger confident of a fall win. New town arrival Harry Aubrey, a fast fielder, may start infield duties if he’s ready. Willis may face the Cardinals if fit.
Brooklyn defeats St Louis 5 to 2 at Washington Park in the second West Series game. Strong hitting in the fourth inning and defensive miscues by St Louis fueled Brooklyn’s win as Evans struggled and Currie stabilized later. Jacklitsch and Donovan produced key hits for Brooklyn while Don ovan and O’Neill led St Louis with solid baserunning and timely hitting. Attendance reached 8300 as the home club claimed the series lead.
In Philadelphia on June 22 the locals and Cincinnati split a doubleheader. Cincinnati won the first game, the second ended in an inning tied when called due to darkness. Kelly was ejected for back talk. Attendance 5,084.
Cincinnati and Philadelphia split a doubleheader with Cincinnati taking the first game 7 to 2 and Philadelphia winning the second 6 to 4. Key performances included Seymour and Bergen with two-base hits for Cincinnati and Donlin and Keister each earning three-base hits for Philadelphia. Eight different players scored for Cincinnati across the two games, while Poole and Fraser combined on the mound for Philadelphia. Left on base totals favored Cincinnati, and the games featured multiple double plays and earned runs across both contests.
New York lost a chance to regain first in the National league pennant race as Mathewson weakened in the final inning of the second game with Chicago. The locals won the first game of the double-header due to errors by Taylor and Tinker in the first inning. The second game appeared won by New York at the end of the eighth.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the best medicine for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It lists symptoms such as back pain dizziness and urinary issues and offers free sample bottles and a pamphlet by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
With one out in the ninth, the visitors began a heavy attack on Mathewson. They recorded six runs while the New York side went out in order. The score remains to be determined.
Nashua defeated Lowell 3 to 2 in Nashua New Hampshire as Lowell led until the seventh inning when Gokey hit a two-bagger driving in two runs. Pastor at shortstop starred in the field and Hamilton, former Haverhill manager, umpired in place of the regular official.
Concord as Outhits Whiting 7 to 2 in New Hampshire game. Leith pitched after Whiting, puzzling rivals while Eustace starred in the field as Concord built a lead by inning four.
Fall River pitcher Morgan blanked Lawrence as three hits and a Conroy error with a base on balls fueled two Fall River runs. Murch made a spectacular running catch off a foul fly, balancing on the fence behind third base.
New York June 22 President Pullieam of the National Baseball League announced that there will be no consolidation of the National and American leagues, the majority of magnates opposing the scheme. The National League will begin the 1904 season with the same circuit as at present.
Boston shortstop Parent leads the American League in batting with a .300 average. He has played every game, 2065 at bats, 37 runs, 80 hits in 51 games, 108 total bases from 14 doubles eight triples and one homer.
American basketball slate lists Boston visiting Detroit New York at Cleveland Philadelphia on the road to St Louis and Washington traveling to Chicago in a series of league games.
The piece previews a Thursday championship bout at the Tammany Club between Young Corbett of Denver and Hughy Murphy of Boston, with sparring by Danny Duane of New York and notes on other fighters, matches, and club plans surrounding the event. It mentions George Dixon, Jack Root, and Sam Langford related news and club efforts to secure engagements and postpone schedules.
General rush of striking operatives to the mills today. Many strike leaders reportedly discriminated against while former workers reclaim old roles. Textile Council Hall held a special meeting as unemployment officials assess hires with President Conroy Mrs Fratus and Mr Ashton urging stronger unions and further strik efforts.
Dorchester near Thane and Athelwold streets sees anger rise as 17 dogs killed in a week by poisoned meat. Maurice Levy loses his dachshund after a fox terrier dies from the same meat on Thane street. Police hunt for leads as neighbors demand action and warn the danger extends to people.
Samuel Herbert Dougal stood arraigned for the murder of Camille Holland at the Moat House Saffron Walden Essex. Crowds lined the road and courtroom as the Moat House mystery unfolded after Miss Holland vanished in 1898–99 and her body was found four years later with a bullet wound in the skull.
King Peter I of Servia departed Geneva at 8 43 p m bound for Belgrade after a reception in which he was cheered and presented with flowers He cried Vive la Suisse in response The Belgrade authorities report promotions in the Geneva military delegation may be canceled and note Colonel Mischich as not the chief conspirator The King also sent thanks to the Swiss federal council and Geneva municipality for their long friendship and wishes.
Peter Carline, believed dead after Friday night tunnel blast in East Boston, remains missing as contractors claim he was not employed and all workers are accounted for. Relatives insist he perished. digging resumes as crews hope to recover the body from the ruins.
Thomas F. Phelan was elected president of the St Patrick's Total Abstinence and Literary Society at 431 Dudley street during last evening's semi annual election. Other officers include William J. Butler as vice president and Francis J. Conlan as recording secretary with Michael J. Lyons as financial secretary.
In East Cambridge the Fermoyle murder case fell behind as counsel for Stephen J. Alphen and Robert B. Gallagher could not attend. The court adjourned proceedings and set bail at 5000, reduced to 500, allowing both defendants to be released pending the October session.
Governor Bates signed an appropriation of 150000 for new cottages at Rutland Sanitarium for Consumptives. Senator W T A Fitzgerald, a longtime advocate, received the pen. Present capacity serves 250 patients at a time, about 750 yearly. the increase will raise capacity to 1200 patients annually.
The Lumber Teamsters and Handlers' Union 112 said last night that unless firms including J F Paul J H Goodnow Proctor and Drummey J O Weatherbee and C E Dearborn settle the wage dispute within a reasonable time, a strike will occur. The union reports only the discussed employers have not granted the requested advance and they are likely to concede when the case is re submitted.
Jury returned a sealed verdict at 6 pm in the F. H. Bates case tried in West Cambridge. Bates faces arson and insurance fraud charges over a house fire and alleged forged letters of recommendation to Baptist churches. Witnesses testified about signatures attributed to Rev. Lorimer and Rev. Wood and Bates's denials of involvement.
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