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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1895

Page

3

Boxing Draw Between Smith and Walcott Drawn In Frantic Ring

Joe Walcott and Billy Smith staged a relentless fourteen round duel, with captain Daly and ref Barney Aaron overseeing. The crowd roared as both men exchanged heavy blows, with Smith pressing late rounds and the bout ending in a well earned draw amid cheers for both fighters.

Billy Smith Joe Walcott Tim Murnane Lyman M. Hayes Chief Ryan Harry Hastings Tom McLaughlin Captain Drury Representative Holden Donoghue O’toole Henry Richards Larry Kennedy M. J. Ryan Dan Desmond Billy Hanrahan Colonel Rushford William F. McClellan James F. Sweeney Patrick Maguire C. F. O’brien Alderman Bryant Alderman Barry Tom O’rourke George Dixon Jack Havlin Maurice Kelly Professor My Kelly Billy Hennessy Howiekins Dan Murphy Mike Bradley Walcott Ned McAvoy William Daly, Jr Barney Aaron New York Smith Walecott Ed Brofield

Sleeper Schoolhouse Opens in Cambridge With New Classes

In Cambridge North, the new Sleeper schoolhouse on Cedar street opened yesterday. Grammar classes and a kindergarten began, with two primary classes to be added next Monday. Miss Caroline L. Blake acts as interim principal, joined by Miss Mabel E. Blake, Miss Elissa L. Lloyd, Miss Catherine C. Richmond, Miss Fannie G. Flanders, and Miss Agnes L. Sheridan. The school is named for the late Colonel Selomon S. Sieeper.

Cedar Street Cambridge Ward Rooms Caroline L. Blake Mabel E. Blake Elissa L. Lloyd Catherine C. Richmond Fannie G. Flanders Agnes L. Sheridan Colonel Selomon 8. Sieeper

Prescott postmaster nomination pulled in Arlington England?

The president withdrew E C Prescott from nomination for Arlington postmaster and named Alfred D Hoitt, triggering local surprise. Hoitt, a long time Arlington resident and bank director, faces questions about appointing an assistant to Dacey, while Prescott’s supporters say he was unjustly replaced.

Washington Alfred D. Hoitt Arlington Mass E. C. Prescott Dacey Prescott Bissell Senator Lodge Sherman Hoar Charles A.scannell Brackett Hardy James A. Bailey Hoitt Mr. Hoitt Fowle Mgr. Hoitt Lee N. H Buchanan Boston Charlestown Metropolitan Bank of Boston National Bank of Arlington Board of Assessors Water Commission Old Twelfth Middlesex Bishop Pleasant Street Towle M’call IDFA McCall

Cambridge's New Librarian

Mr W L L Gifford of New Bedford assumed charge as librarian of the Cambridge Public Library succeeding Miss Almira L Hayward. Elected months ago he began March 1 by trustees request after delaying from Jan 1. Gifford is considered a valuable librarian and chose Cambridge for better prospects despite an increased salary offer in New Bedford.

W. Ll. R. Gifford New Bedford Cambridge Public Library Almira L. Hayward Gifford Cambridge

Moody Gass Wedding in Cambridge United Church

The wedding of Miss Emma Harding Gass and Mr Edward Greenwood Moody took place at Massachusetts Avenue Universalist Church North Cambridge. Attended by friends from North Cambridge Arlington and Somerville the ceremony was at 730 with a crowded church and abundant floral decorations.

North Cambridge Arlington Somerville Massachusetts Avenue Universalist Church Emma Harding Gass Charles Hollis Gass Gass Quincy Edward Greenwood Moody C. W. Biddle Grace Skinner Chicago Bessie Towle H. B. Dakin James A. Gass Andrew J. Lovell, Jr Harry F. Lovell Walter D. Sawyer Walter S. Barker Frederick Robinson Roseland Street

Honeymoon Ends in New York Etiquette Lesson

A newlywed couple dining in a grand New York hotel recalls their Vermont home and jokes about social rules. He notes coffee rituals and fencing talk, while she sobs at the revelation of their discreet honeymoon. He admits they registered as William Jacobson and friend.

Vermont New York William Jacobson

Nat Herreshoff Improves to More Comfortable State

Providence dispatch reports Nat Herreshoff in Bristol in a more comfortable condition tonight. A passenger asks if smoking is allowed and a car driver jokes that smoking must be done quietly.

Providence Nat Herreshoff Bristol

Watertown Town Caucus Nominates Local Officials

The Watertown citizens organization held a lively caucus at the old Town Hall with over four hundred voters in attendance. Candidates nominated include G Blair for town clerk and M J Kelly and Charles Witt for select offices, along with lists for treasurer auditor collector assessors and various boards and officials.

Watertown Citizens A G. Blair M. J. Kelly Charles . Witt F. EB. Critchett Gleason George S. Parker W. E. Farwell F. EE. Critchett Thomas F. Gallagher Edwin F. Porter Free Public Mbary Charles Brigham George Priest J. S. Cullen Ark Commissioners BE. A. Rand W. T. Pierce Y. J. Calighan Board of Health B. T. Davanport J. H. Vahey J. T. Meade School Board George B. Todster A. L. Richard A. L.chards George Parker D. W. Cooney W. P. Coleman

Boxing Gossip Sparks Two Boston Matches Planned

The meeting of reps for Walcott Smith O'Brien and Dobbs arranged early month bouts with the winners facing each other. Boston boxers seek matches with Frank Coffey Buck Moran targets Shawmut's venue. Starlight trains for a go with Pickaninny at Mike Dunn's Saxonville. Dobbs will accompany. Topics include Gallagher-Lynch rematch talks and a Post office meeting with an unknown challenger.

Joe Walcott Billy Smith Dick O’brien Bobby Dobbs Revere House Boston O’brien Dobbs Walcott-Smith Buck Moran South Boston Frank Coffey Shawmut Young Starlight Mike Dunn Road House Saxonville Dick Moore Ike Weir Billy Hennessey Starlight Jimmy Lynch Young Gallagher Suffolk Lynch Gallagher Joe White the Post George Dixon Halifax N. S James H. Leahy James McIinerny Pat O’brien Columbia Joe la Blanche la Blanche Young Allen Tom Lynch Music Hall England Jack Burns Brockton Burns Rob Koy

National Regatta Set for Saratoga Lake 1895

The National Regatta committee announces the next annual regatta at Saratoga Lake New York on July 17 and 18 1895 with events in senior and intermediate single and double sculls four shell eight shell and pair oared shells.

National Association of Amateur Oarsmen Saratoga Lake Saratoga Springs N. Y Shell New York City W. C. Jupp Jefferson Avenue Detroit R. H. Pelton Front Street James R. Doyle Boston Mass Conrad Berons Chestnut Street Philadelphia

Britannia Wins Prix d'Honneur With Prince of Wales Aboard

In Cannes the Britannia with the Prince of Wales aboard won the prix d'honneur on a Cannes to St Tropez to St Maxime and back course. Valkyrie finished second in 9 hours 46 minutes, Corsair third in 10 hours 38 minutes as strong southwest wind aided a clear sky. The ten-rater race saw H Allan's Kotah finish first. the twenty-rater race was won by Aranella.

Cannes Britannia Valkyrie St. Tropez St. Maxime H. Allan

Latin-quoting reporter stirs sports section at Cape Ann Breeze

The Cape Ann Breeze notes the Boston Post's staffer who peppers prize fight reports with Latin phrases. Sports columnists reportedly do not favor his style, sparking backstage chatter about language in boxing coverage.

Cape Ann Breeze The Boston Post

Dorchester Pool Championship Match Report

In Dorchester the pool tournament for the title saw M. J. Brown defeat M. Duncan 50 to 42. Tarrell and Moriarty are slated to play Monday night.

Dorchester M. J. Brown M. Duncan Mr. Tarrell Moriarty

Assets and Liabilities of Sheldon and Binney

Providence March 1 The assignee of Sheldon and Binney a private banking firm that failed announces assets 733 715 78 liabilities 1 157 536 84. From affairs the assignee sees little prospect of a general dividend to creditors until contingent indebtedness becomes definite liability.

Providence Sheldon & Binney

Can Work With Comfort Promised by Dr Green’s Remedy

A booster for Dr Green’s Nervara blood and nerve remedy claims to restore energy and relieve indigestion nervous debility headaches and fatigue. The testimonial from Mrs Chas S Morgan of Littleton New Hampshire praises relief after eighteen bottles and urges others to seek the physician's care at 34 Temple Place Boston Mass.

Chas. S. Morgan Littleton, N. H Nervara Dr. Greene Greene Temple Place Boston Mass

Metropolis Wheelmen hold annual meeting and supper

Preparations are underway for a spaghetti supper at the Roxbury Bicycle Club tonight with many foods listed and a playful cheer from Carl Seeley of the Garden City Wheel men. The Metropolitan Wheelmen plan their March 11 annual meeting and anniversary supper amid city cycling news and local club events.

Roxbury Carl Seeley Garden City Wheelmen Newton Indians Metropolitan Wheelmen Mavericks

Newport Firefight After Offended Man Fires at Rival

Ezra Northan, a Black athlete, fired five shots at Charles H. Allen on West Broadway after Allan visited Emma Brown’s house and allegedly threatened cutting. Northan warned Allen out with a pistol then fired as Allen brandished a razor. Allen was shot in the left leg and hospitalized. Northan hid before surrendering to police.

Smith Walcott Newport R. I Ezra Northan Charles H. Allen West Broadway Allan Emma Brown Northan

Beacon Raised Fifteen Feet at Point Judith Breakwater

United States engineers carried another trip to Point Judith and raised the beacon on the breakwater to fifteen feet above mean high water, improving its service in warning vessels during heavy weather.

Newport R. I United States Point Judith

George 8 died in Lynn at age 28 after diabetes

George 8 son of ex Alderman Stack pole died yesterday at his father's residence 9 Rand street at age 28. He was known in musical circles in Lynn as a member of an orchestra. Death attributed to diabetes.

George Stackpole Rand Street Lynn

Albert D Rice Joins Boston Wheel Firm for Season

Mr Langford of Horace Partridge’s departs while Albert D Rice steps in to head Boston cycle department. Rice, 35, veteran rider and Rambler drill member, will join Press Club on summer runs though no longer racing. Wood at John Jr.’s suffers muscular rheumatism. catalogs from Spalding’s and Major Atwell’s arrive as four cars of wheels are moved weekly.

Langford Horace Partridge Boston Boston Cycle Department Albert D. Rice Rice Old Boston Ramblers Roxbury Bicycle Club John Prince Burnham Underwood Charles Howard Rambler Mer. Wood John Jr.’s New Washington

Harvard varsity crew candidates cut to twelve

Harvard reduced varsity crew candidates to twelve with four substitutes kept. The first crew lists Hollister Stevenson Shepard Perkins Manning Jennings Fennessy Bow Bullard as rowers with Damon Gr Webb Lewis and Watriss as backups. The squad will train March 15 and may row soon as ice breaks on the river.

Harvard Hollister Stevenson Shepard Perkins Manning Jennings Fennessy Bullard Damon Webb L. S Lewis Watriss Watson

Harvard Gymnasium Association Meeting Planned

Harvard plans a Wednesday night meeting to form a gymnastic association. Invitations have been sent as Princeton Yale and the University of Pennsylvania already host similar groups, with Harvard urged to send representatives to their gatherings.

Harvard Princeton Yale University of Pennsylvania

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