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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1903
Page
3
A health volunteer announces a free morning clinic at 3604 Tremont Street Boston offering medical care from 9 to 10 every day except Wednesday for residents seeking help from a benevolent local practitioner.
Dr. Liverpool at 360 Tremont Street offers free consultations and examinations for all ailments. He claims to diagnose without prior knowledge or questions, lists extensive cure tallies across numerous conditions, and provides medicines free during treatment. Office hours span 10 am to 4 pm and evenings for gentlemen.
A New York telegram to Jack Welch shows optimism about boxing in California with Eddie Hanlon expected to fight McGovern if New York lifts the boxing ban. Terry McGovern arrives with his party while Corbett trains near Golden Gate Park and plans a return to boxing after a period away from the gym.
Warren Travis of the Brooklyn A C won the American backlifting championship against 17 rivals in New York. He lifted 295,412 pounds with a 205 pound platform and 18 men on top, then hoisted 100 pounds of dumbbells tied together as a dead weight. Travis, 23, is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds with 48 inch chest and 29 inch waist.
Richard Donnelly, trainer of Heatherbloom the world champion high jumper, questions Pearl’s reported seven foot six inch fence and suggests a big show in the East or West could pit Heatherbloom against Pearl for a prize. He notes Heatherbloom will enter the Boston show and invites Mr Pepper to bring Pearl for a competitive meeting.
St Louis and Pittsburg National League clubs announce a player exchange. St Louis sends Kruger in return for Burke Brashoer moves to Philadelphia as part of the deal.
Kernwood of Malden took two of three from Calumet in Winchester as Cleaveland posted a 106 single string and Sanders 277 total. Arlington Moat Club swept Medford with Gray 107 single and 296 three strings, in Mystic Valley candle pin matches. The Towanda Old Belfry match was postponed and moved to Friday night on the Old Belfry alleys.
The Annie Davis case against the Boston Elevated Railroad Company resumed in a crowded courtroom after previous clashes between Judge Bond and counsel Tim othy W. Coakley. Friday's expulsion failed to quiet him and the session ended with an adjournment. Today a jury likely.
The annual meeting at Young's Hotel elected Longwood Cricket Club officers for 1903. Edwin Sheafe was chosen president with R G Fessenden as vice president, P E Presbrey as secretary, and A M Lyman as treasurer.
Joe Corbett brother of James J. Corbett has signed to pitch for the Los Angeles club. The announcement comes from San Francisco with Corbett set to join the team in spring training.
Ban Johnson was not in Boston Sunday despite reports. Joe Gavin faced questions from over 20 fans about the New York grounds. Hugh Duffy hopes Jack O'Brien will play, while Connie Mack's Ossie Shreck contemplates quitting baseball after a golf win. Clark Griffith notes foul rule debate at Cleveland. Orville Frantz weighs pro offers. William Lush remains silent.
In New Haven on March 9, railroad grievance committees, representing the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors, failed to win conference with officials of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad. They prepared to poll local branches and system employees for a possible strike, with a two thirds vote needed to trigger a decision. General Manager W E Chamberlain traveled from Boston to confer with officers.
An officer of the Trainmen's Union says conductors, trainmen, yardmen and firemen will stand together in a potential strike on the New York New Haven Hartford railway. He notes 700 local employees live in the city and predicts trains, freight and passenger, would be blocked if action occurs. Boston and Albany workers also signaled willingness to join.
Dr Shoop offers a trial of his Rheumatic Cure promising complete long lasting relief for rheumatism. He claims 100000 cures from 2000 experiments and requires only six bottles if successful, otherwise the druggist is paid. Mail for his book and order. address Box 683 Racine Wis.
The Coal Teamsters and Handlers 21 and 170 will present a new schedule this week to coal dealers representatives. The proposal favors union men in employment and sets hours for wharfmen and teamsters from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with a Saturday half-holiday during the six summer months from April 1 to October 1. Previously hours were 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for teamsters and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for wharfmen, with Saturday ceasing at 4 p.m. The workers demand time and a half for overtime and holidays with pay.
A two hour talks between representatives of the manufacturers' and weavers' associations in New Bedford fail to produce a settlement of the Bristol mill strike. Secretary Supple arranged the session and both sides said no result was reached though they planned to resume tomorrow afternoon.
District Secretary-Treasurer Kenney of D A 30 K of L has rallied Boston assemblies to support Lynn strike cutters. Three Boston assemblies approved 350 dollars Sunday and pledged ongoing weekly aid. Delegations including Kenney and Op A 30 will address Lynn meetings Wednesday evening.
Boston city leaders face a likely defeat as the committee on cities prepares a report on the request to borrow 550000 outside the debt limit for Dorchester street in South Boston Hyde Park avenue West Roxbury. Critics doubt Mayor Collins will publicly back the measure and warn the petition may hide broader aims linked to Street Commission finances.
Albert Mitchell and the Spear lad were arrested in Maine for stealing a light from an engine. Mitchell, 16, lived at 14 Chapman Street in Charlestown with his parents. He left home Saturday with the Spear boy, last seen between two cars on a freight train leaving East Somerville. Mitchell’s father reported the incident and said his son was rarely away after 9 pm. Mitchell blames the Spear boy for influencing him as the other boy is missing.
The Health and Physical Culture Club outlines a program with Johnny Sheehan and Kid Brady along with Briggs Goulette in a strict decision bout. The club vows to adjourn if prearranged draws occur, adds 200+ members since last Saturday, and plans to raise its cap to stage major bouts with 50 cent assessments.
In St Louis about 3000 to 4000 union bricklayers and allied trades walked out demanding recognition of their union an eight hour workday and a wage increase of eight and a half percent.
Lynn March 9. William G. Porter and Sons resumes 12 lasters at work after a strike led by the Boot and Shoe Workers Union for higher wages. The firm expects to fill 23 vacancies soon.
Fourteen freight unions unite in Chicago to form the Shipping Trades' Federation to aid and protect over 20,000 workers. Members plan demands for shorter hours and higher wages as they organize under a central body controlling freight handlers.
COLORADO SPRINGS March 9 Governor Peabody proposes to act as arbitrator in the miners' troubles, seeking to mediate the dispute and restore order in the region.
The Greer brothers Fred Frank Andy Joe and George join East Boston A A B C boosting prospects for a strong crew. Previously with Jeffries Point and Columbian associations they aim to build a new four oared shell. Frank Greer known as a top single sculler, once challenged Ten Eyck and nearly beat Titus at Worcester.
An advertisement for Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root promotes the kidney remedy as a natural healer. It urges readers to test urine, claim universal cure power, and offers free sample bottles by mail from Binghamton New York via Boston Daily Post, with purchase options and drugstore availability.
The indoor championships closed Saturday night with targets sent to New York for central committee review. T. Anderton scored 460 in the pistol event, 12 points above last year’s winning score, with J. T. Humphrey and E. E. Patridge at 431 and R. S. Hale at 418. In revolver, Humphrey posted 414 while Hale withdrew after the 15th shot due to ammunition issues.
March 9 report says Tom Tucker, eight years first baseman for the Boston Nationals, quits baseball. He cites a secure job with the Valley Paper Company and says no offers will tempt him from retirement.
N B March 9 John O Neil of this city signs to play with a Milwaukee team next season. Jack McLean formerly with the Boston Americans has been signed with a New York nine for the coming season.
In the seventh round of the second half Pillsbury defeated Reggio with a queen's pawn opening in 32 moves. Wolf dergy Taubenhaus beat Giuocopiano in 27 moves. Schlechter and Maroczy drew after 32 moves in a French defence. Four other games were adjourned.
The final round of the singles for the international tennis championship and the Monte Carlo challenge cup was won today by R. F. Doherty at Monte Carlo on March 9.
John McGraw announced Chicago will retain Fielder Jones of the Chicago American League Club at the end of the year. Jones had been under contract with the New York club for 1904 and 1906, but Chicago's decision supersedes that arrangement.
Tufts College ends its basketball season as the varsity squad is dissolved. The 1904 team had represented the college with the junior class team serving as the main side, and all its scheduled games were cancelled.
Sam Hildreth dominates Crescent City racing winning 60 000 with a surge after buying John Schorr's trained horses for 12 000. He had earlier added 17 000 in winnings and then moved his base to New Orleans where his string proved highly profitable.
Interest grows in selecting the 1903 boat crew for English High School. From last year's team candidates include H. B. Grouse and W. P. Monahan, with Shaw H. M. Cook H. T. Haley and others among the possibles. Coxswains listed are Benson Winslow Morser McAvoys Adams.
George Spear acting for E E Smathers owner of Lord Derby accepts AP McDonald proposed terms to race Major Delmar in a best two of three heats on July 4. The trainer insists the winner takes all the money including added money.
Cresceus the world's champion trotter is in his Toledo stall, owner George Ketcham says the horse is about done with track work. He has earned a long rest and may appear in exhibitions with little or no racing left for the famous stallion.
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