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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1897
Page
5
Old Dorchester defeats Charlestown 64 pins at 999 alleys to seize second place while Grover equalled Rob Loring's 265 single. Charlestown led early with Marston's 216, but Dorchester surged in the final string as Grover charged for the record amid tense moments.
Washington reports Cornelius N Bliss of New York has agreed to serve as Secretary of the Interior, completing President McKinley’s cabinet. The administration aims to put the government on a sound business basis as it begins its term.
Greenwich Conn March 3 Mr Carnegie's condition is much improved tonight It is expected he will recover enough to go to New York in a few days
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy relieves bladder and urinary passage pain, relieves retention of water, and provides almost immediate relief. Sold by George C. Goodwin & Co., 86 Hanover Street, Boston.
A Constantinople dispatch reports a joint note from the powers proposing gradual Turkish troop withdrawal from Crete and a military convention with the Porte. Negotiations continue on appointing a Turkish subject as Crete governor. An Athens dispatch notes public alarm as the King faces a pivotal moment with a mass demonstration urging firmness.
Boston University will send a strong squad to the Boston College Indoor Meet in Mechanics Building on March 11. Notable BU entrants include Mike O'Brien Centre Rush Hughes and William McCarthy with solid shot put prospects, and J. W. Neal in the 40 yard dash. Tom Burke plans an exhibition run aiming to break his 60 yard and 440 yard marks, his final city appearance likely.
The State Board of Arbitration held a hearing at City Hall on a joint petition by the Coal Dealers' Association and the Coal Handlers' Union. Dispute centers on unloading rates of 26 cents per ton, with双方 nominating experts and agreeing to have their members vote Friday to approve any agreement. The board will rule on date of any decision, while parties continue to operate under current terms until a ruling.
The Granite Cutters claim a rioting scare at Swett street yard led by Walter Lyons, with Captain Hurley ready to deploy a reserve force. The yard appeared quiet and abandoned, while Chairman McDougall denounces the alleged ploy as an old tactic. A secret conference among Ed J. Ryan P J Foley George Gunther and the strike committee discussed possibly suspending work on many ongoing Boston buildings.
Newspaper Mailers' Union No. 1 held a meeting last evening with President R. T. Allen presiding. The group reported on labor issues and noted appointments by President Tracy of the Central Labor Union designating President Harber to the municipal committee and Secretary Phelan to the statistics staff.
Boston and Albany Railroad announces tourist sleeping cars from Boston to Chicago starting Tuesday March 9 operating Tuesdays via Michigan Central Railroad and Wednesdays via Lake Shore and Michigan Southern. Cars depart Boston at 3 PM and arrive Chicago 9 PM next day. Second class tickets accepted. berths priced at $2.00.
Stamford dispatch reports no material change in Mrs. Beecher's condition as of tonight.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for digestive disorders and consumption. It claims nearly all consumption cases are curable, cites testimonials, and notes that good health hinges on digestion and proper medication. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation and urges druggists to stock them.
The continuation discusses the provision that it shall not apply to matter previously imported. It notes the Senate adopts this limitation as part of the copyright protection measures.
Washington reports the conference on the navigation laws was agreed to with Frye denouncing rumors of restoring flogging on merchant ships. The final conference on the fortifications bill passed, and the immigration bill, vetoed by the President, was referred to the immigration committee.
Washington reports the House approved the immigration reeirection bill 193 to 37 despite the presidential veto. The conference on post office funds set total at 95.6 million dollars. Senate added 250 thousand then reduced to 162 thousand, increasing the bill by about 2.1 million over the current year. Conference reports on tariff smoking opium sale and navigation safety were agreed, as was the fortifications bill. The House recessed at 8:30.
Murray and Irwin announce a pin two man team event starting March 16 at their alleys. Preliminaries run March 16 17 and finals March 18 with the ten top teams. Prizes include 25 for the final winner and 10 for runner up plus minor awards for top prelim team and top individuals across singles and strings.
The Newton Winter Tennis Club event at Bray Hall Newton Centre enters its third day with high excitement. Early matches feature E. R. Marvin versus H. R. Stearns and D. F. Davis against G. M. Peirce, followed by Hollings defeating Shaw in a long decisive set. Field, Foster, Lavarac, Codman, Holt, and Ward deliver varied results as fans anticipate more action tomorrow.
The Republican members of the Lawrence Common Council did not attend the meeting. President McCarthy did not appear and a quorum could not be formed. Councilman Shea was elected temporary chairman and the session adjourned for lack of a quorum.
District Attorney Sherman Hoar has written and prepared his resignation to be mailed to President McKinley after the Bram case sentence. He plans to close his term early and may return to private practice with his brother Samuel Hoar, seeking clients rather than constituents. Potential successors cited include Allen and Marshall among others.
A severe south westerly gale hits England causing multiple wrecks off Yare mouth and Lowestoft. Drowning reports and lifeboat rescues accompany tales of ships ashore along the south coast. The Cardiff harbor swamped workmen drown. Amaranth reports captain swept overboard and drowned. Wide casualties blamed on falling trees and walls nationwide.
Washington March 3 The secretary of Senator Heitfeldt denies bribery accusations that he bribed a member of the Idaho Legislature to vote for Heitfeldt.
Isaac D. Dana died at 107 Warren avenue Boston after a gunshot wound lingering since his service with the Thirteenth Massachusetts Volunteers. He was 62, a Portland Steamship Company forwarder, Dana's Baggage Express proprietor, and a member of Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company De Molay Commandery St Paul Chapter Columbian Lodge. He leaves a widow, one brother, and three sisters.
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