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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1899

Page

3

Baseball Magnates Settle Disputes at Arbitration Board

New York, Feb 28 The baseball league board of arbitration led by John T. Brush and others found the US Yacht Club event the focus of a busy night as officers were elected and 30 new members admitted. The club now lists 204 members, with strong growth linked to a new club house. Attendees included Mayor Quincy, Commodore Fessenden, and numerous city and yacht club officials. The evening featured speeches and performances highlighting yachting as a community sport.

New York Baseball League Board of Arbitration John T. Brush F. de Haas Robison James Hart John Rogers A. H. Soden Young Quincy Fessenden Old Colony Yacht Club Bird Winthrop Yacht Club M. J. McDonough Ur. S. A Burrell Squantum Yacht Club le Baume Trisecoll D. A. Sullivan M. T. Callahan Alderman O'Toole Dixon Atlantic Yacht Club Charles P. Mooney Thomas W. Ficod Boston Commodore Moonay O'Toole Thomas Hills M. P. McDonough Larry O’connor

St Louis Club Ordered to Pay Wilkesbarre and Faces Suspension

The board settled disputes between clubs and players, ordering the St Louis Baseball Association to pay Wilkesbarre $750 for release of Suter Sullivan and suspending further action until compliance. Several player releases were noted, including Crate, Klopf, Kelly, and Gannon, while Billy Lush’s release was denied.

Lee St. Louis Wilkesbarre St. Louis Baseball Association Suter Sullivan St Louis Baseball Association Mackenfuss Wilkesbarre Club Charles Crate New London Gus” Klopf Richmond M. J. Kelly Charles Gannon Ottawa Billy’ Lush Rochester Arthur Irwin Billy” Barnie Hartford Cooney Snyder Snyder Toronto

Mosquito Yacht Club Hosts Tenth Annual Banquet

The Mosquito Yacht Club held its tenth annual banquet with officers elected. Members gathered for the event, celebrating achievements and appointing new leadership to steer the club in the coming year.

Maiden Board adjourns as solicitor resigns and budget advances

The Maiden Board of Aldermen met last evening and heard solicitor Charles R. Elder present his resignation. An appropriation of 4200 was proposed to widen Spot Pond Brook and build a bridge at Centre street. Building inspector nominee Hiram S. Coburn was refused confirmation. Nine ballots for overseer of the poor elected ex Aldermen Pyne Linnehan and Brodie. Brodie declared elected. Chelsea Aldermen budget moved to second reading. Citizens convention to nominate a replacement for Alderman Soley held. George W. Ford won all votes cast.

Board of Aldermen Charles R. Elder Spot Pond Brook Centre Street Hiram S. Coburn Common Council D. J. Pyne Thomas E. Linnehan John J. Brodie Brodie Chelsea Board of Aldermen John Soley Carleton Hall George W. Ford

Boston College Meet Sets Two Team Races At Mechanics Building

Two team races scheduled for Saturday evening at Mechanics Building will draw attention at the Boston College meet. In the Boston Archdiocesan League four associations are active with St. Augustine's A A aiming to beat the Cathedral team and St. Joseph's A A facing Mission Church A A in a separate clash.

Boston College Mechanics’ Building Boston Archdiocesan League St. Augustine's A. A St. Joseph’s A. A Mission Church A.A

Close Finishes In Massachusetts Interclub Bouts

Central Club and Jeffries Winter Club of East Boston traded tight results at Somerville in billiards pool and whist. Snow led with 497 high roll in bowling and 184 best single. Jeffries edged Central 141 pins in final bowing, giving Jeffries two games to one.

Central Club Jeffries East Boston Massachusetts Somerville Daniels Dillingham Dalton Rolling L. E. McKie Walsh Central Clarke Centrals Snow Campbell Keene Kernwood Drew Bailey Walker Bartlett Hawley

Kernwood vs Review in Chelsea interclub games

Kernwood Club of Malden lost the billiards and mool and whist series to Review Club of Chelsea while winning two of three bowling matches. Bolton’s 561 anchored Review’s strong showing, with notable scores in billiards and pool events and a high total in Central billiards.

Massachusetts Review Club Chelsea Kernwood Club Malden Kernwood Bolton Daniels Dillingham Jeffries Dalton

Melrose Highlands Compete With Nanapashamet Clubs

In the Eastern Middlesex League Melrose Highlanders visit Saugus for Nanapashamet contests. Billiards ended even as Greenleaf and Quamby split games. Pool saw Paul defeat Greenleaf and Batchelder and Newhall best McFarland and Pitman. Whist favored Nanapashamet two to one. Bowling Nanapashamet won two of three with Wentworth 460 high. Nanapashamet beat Melrose 7 to 3. Crandon led Melrose with 197.

Middlesex Melrose Highland Saugus Nanapashamet Quamby Greenleaf Paul Batchelder Newhall Nanapashamets McFarland and Pitman Melrose Wentworth Crandon Billiaards Melrose Highlands Paol Nanapasham

Watertown Beats Wal tham in Narrow Candle Pins Victory

Watertown defeated Wal tham three straight games at St. James alley in a tight match last night. Butler and Morley led the winners with the top performances.

Watertown Waltham St. James Alley Butler Morley

Treatment of youthful indiscretions in a businesslike manner

A cautioned man should seek balanced treatment for nervous and glandular issues, consulting proper medical libraries. He will find many volumes on these systems, but none may offer a complete solution.

Kidney Health Claim and Dr Kennedy Remedy Ad

An advertisement claims Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy cures kidney liver bladder and urinary passage diseases and constipation. It promises relief from frequent urination back pain and burning urination and offers a sample bottle and pamphlet by mail postpaid from Rondout New York.

David Kennedy Boston Post David Kennedy Wor- Petersen Rondout N. Y

Boxing Gossip Fills Brooklyn Plans and Fights Across Circuits

Brooklyn promoters eye an amphitheatre at Bergen Beach with a $20000 purse and a $5000 forfeit for the Fitz-Jeffries bout. Frank Erne meets Cal Hawkins in Frisco, betting around 100 to 1. Burgo faces McFadden next Saturday at 128 pounds. Sullivan and Bernstein post $1000 purses for Greenwood A C bouts. Creddon and Ryan eyed for Lenox A C as March ends. Empire A C to launch March 14 with Haley v McGovern in Troy. Various match talks include Ruhlin, Ullman, and O’Brien targets. Sweeney v Rosenberg on March 8 in Portland.

Brooklyn Bergen Beach Frank Erne Buffalo Akhd Cal Hawkins Frisco Hawkins Erne Walter Burgo George McFadden Billy Moore Hey Box Pelican Dave Sullivan Joe Bernstein Sam Austin New York Greenwood A. C Gotham Spike Sullivan Eddy Connolly Tom O’rourke Lenox A. C Spike Jack Waldron Trenton Connolly Dan Creedon Tommy Ryan Creedon O’rourke Ryan Charter Oak A. C Hartford Joe Goddard Gus Ruhlin Lenox A. Cc Billy Madden Ruhlin Abe Ullman Baltimore Tommy West Ullman Billy Whistler Baltimore Feather Jack O’brien Oscar Gardner Twin Sullivan Dave Nelligan Cambridge Mike Sullivan John Bell Young Allen Rk. W Moran-Sweeney New England Feather Brigade Portland Auditorium Maurice Rosenberg Boston Patsey Sweeney Manchester Sweeney Rosenberg Kid Lavine Ed Joyce Lang Bradley

Tom Allen Acquitted in Saloon Shooting Case

Tom Allen once heavyweight champion of the world was acquitted by a coroner's jury after claiming self defense in the shooting death of John Confroy at Allen's St. Louis saloon last week.

ST. Louis Tom Allen Oussist Ohn Confroy Allen

Filibustering from Japan lands arms in Luzon Gulf

Readable letters from Manila claim Japan sent 30,000 rifles and several million cartridges to Sai Ron in Lingayen Gulf near Luzon. Reports say rebel forces have seized the arms and a base at the Shasta on Luzon.

Madrid Entile Manila Japan Sai Ron Gulf of Lingayen Shastaar Luzon Agues Nile

Boston Bowlers Win Contest At Pine’s Alleys

A large crowd watched Boston bowlers defeat Portland at Pine’s alleys with a score of 2218 to 2178. The Boston team included Mesara Berry Clarke Hedge Bean and Sheafe.

Portland Pine's Alleys Boston Mesara Berry Clarke Hedge Bean Sheafe

West Stops Bonner After Blinding Oil Incident

Tommy West defeats Jack Bonner at Lenox Athletic Club when Bonner’s seconds rub oil of mustard on the Summit fighter’s gloves, blinding West and Referee White. Police intervene as Bonner’s camp contends the oil was supplied by Bonner’s manager. West declared winner.

New York Tommy West Jack Bonner Summit Penn Lenox Athletic Club Bonner West White Tommy Charley White Brown Jack Chandlers Fred Miller Tom O'Rourke

Lynn Classical and Dorchester Rival In Roller Polo Wins

Lynn Classical High defeated Mechanic Arts High 9 to 2 led by Welch and Donahoe. Dorchester High edged Roxbury High 5 to 4 as OConnell powered the offense and Lincoln stood out in goaltending in a rough game.

Lynn Classical High Mechanic Arts High Welch Donahoe Thomas Benson Lynn Classical Mechanic Arts Welch, Donahoe Bes Currier Gleason Leach Bee E Dorchester Roxbury High O’connell Lincoln Morris Kavenagh Roxbury Dorchester High Kavanaugh Underhill Fisher O’connell c Woolf Morris Sir Waterless Cha Murphy H. B Drake Knight Noxbury High Durgin Frazer

Taunton Nips Fast Weymouth In Close Home Tilt

Taunton edged Fast Weymouth 9 8 at home in a fast game. Daly led with 13 rushes, Ferry contributed well, Schofield stopped well, and Gay added 5 as Taunton improved play to secure the single point win before 350 fans.

Taunton Weymouth Daly Ferry East Weymouth Gay Schofield Fuller Mullen Hatch

Hartford Beats Providence Easily In Hartford Showdown

Hartford over Providence 9 to 6 in a rough game with Providence scoring five goals in the last period after Cotter left the floor. Heffernan struggled allowing easy drives while Mooney had 16 rushes and Cunningham 2. Attendance was about 2000, with Conway Cusick and Everett noted for fouls.

Hartford Conn Providence Cotter Heffernan Mooney Cunningham Conway Cusick Everett Leahy Lyons

Rockland Rout Plymouth In Polo Clash At Plymouth

Rockland defeated Plymouth 8 to 1 as Nicholson opened the scoring in the third period after Janelle withdrew. Rush totals list Nicholson 1 Tooster 1 Murphy 9 with Tibbetts stopping 42 and Cashman 62. Referee Arthur Harlow. attendance 300.

Plymouth Rocklands Nicholson Janelle Rockland Tooster Murphy Tibbetts Cashman Arthur Harlow

Electric Club Banquet Honors Boston Members and Officers

The Boston Electric Club held its annual banquet at the United States Hotel. Officers elected include President H. J. Pettengill and vice presidents C. E. Bagley W. Burgin Frank Stevens and Thomas W. Flood as wire commissioner. The event featured music, humor, and performances, with Pettengill thanking members for re election and noting a fundraiser committee.

Boston Electric Club United States Hotel H. J. Petterill C. E. Bagley W. B.urgin Frank Stevens Thomas W. Flood M. C. Harrington C. H. Haddock G. H. Yetman T. J. Killian H. C. White E. A. Smith F. O. Hannell Frederick Kendall Henry Waite Fred Bacannan Pettengill Mee Old Time Teleers’ Association

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promotion Ends Free Sample Offer

Overwork makes weak kidneys and the Boston Daily Post carries a full promotion for Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root. The ad claims kidneys filter blood every three minutes, touts Swamp Root as a natural kidney remedy, and offers free samples by mail along with a health book. It lists symptoms and stresses preparation by Og Kilmer & Co. and prompts readers to request a prepaid sample.

Dr. Kilmer Og Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Boston Daily Post Binghamton, N. Y

Granite Cutters Strike Halts Work in Quincy

In Quincy on February 28, about 1200 granite cutters planned to strike after union and Granite Manufacturers Association committees failed to agree on wages. Union demanded 30 cents per hour minimum. manufacturers offered 25 cents and arbitration. Arbitration was rejected and the mass meeting dissolved. The strike affects 91 firms employing roughly 120 cutters tomorrow.

Quincy Granite Manufacturers’ Association Granite Cutters’ Union Hancock Hall

Sweep in Everett reshuffles police ranks

Everett February 28 Mayor Hatch reappointed Chief Edward F. Pendergast. Chief Pendergast then ousted long‑time sergeant John Brown after fifteen years. Patrolman Bailey promoted to captain and Patrolman Monahon promoted to sergeant in the department shakeup.

Everett Hatch Edward F. Pendergast John Brown Bailey Monahon

Elder William Sharp Dies at 88 After Sudden Choking

William Sharp aged 88 of 18 Joy Street was found choking at 10 30 p m last night and died before Dr Bordman could arrive. The death is attributed to natural causes.

William Sharp Joy Street Bordman

Warren Avenue Baptists Hold Meeting on Church Affairs

A special meeting of the Warren Avenue Baptist Church in Cambridge gathered about twenty leaders and the Rev Joseph K Dixon to discuss amicable adjustments amid reported troubles. Deacon C P Hall led a three member committee to report at the next adjourned meeting. General Champlin said the session was informal and produced no final decision.

Society of the Warren Avenue Dixon Champlin Cambridge Evenin Everett D. Burr Ruggles Street Deacon Hall Gener Champlin

Miss Gould Hosts Ten Cent Lunch At Sailors Club

Miss Helen Gould and party dined at the Sailors Club House on 167 Sands Street Brooklyn for a ten cent luncheon opening. Captain Holway and Commodore Philip joined the cheerful event as sailors cheered the visitors leaving in their horseless carriage.

New York Helen Gould Sailors’ Club Sands Street Brooklyn W. ©. Holway Philip Miss Gould Holway

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