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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1895

Page

3

Government argues income tax law as constitutional before Supreme Court

The March 11 session on the income tax cases heard Assistant Attorney General Whitney defend the tax as uniform and constitutional. Edmunds countered that the law invades private rights and favors wealth, calling Congress tyrannical for limiting appeals, and urged the court to correct such departures from liberty.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Whitney Olney Edmunds Mr. Whitney New York City United States

Mentone Regatta Opens With Britannia Triumph

At Mentone on March 11 the first events of the international regatta yielded wins for the Britannia in the 1000 franc prize race and for the Dakotah in the small boats race. Crowds watched as Ailsa failed to appear due to a missing halyard block.

Mentone Faure Britannia Marseilles Valkyrie I Dakotah Bebelle Rolla Henry Allen

Longwood Cricket Club elects officers at annual meeting

At Young's the Longwood Cricket Club elected J. W. Dutton as president A. I. Ripley as vice president P. E. Presbrey as secretary J. A. Estabrooks as treasurer F. H. Hovey W. D. Dexter G. F. Brown Jr E A Slack R Cracknell to the board of governors The report showed last year was successful with a 960.04 balance The club will run tennis tournaments in May June July and September July hosts the national association event An August cricket trip to Halifax may occur with J A Estabrooks arranging a strong schedule

Longwood Cricket Club Young’s J. W. Dutton A. I. Ripley P. E. Presbrey J. A. Estabrooks F. H. Hovey W. D. Dexter G. F. Brown, Jr E. A. Slack R. Cracknell Board of Board of Governors Lott Mansfield National Association Halifax

Vesuvius to Use Torpedoes Against Derelicts

Newport Rhode Island reports United States tug Fern sailed for New York with loaded practice and service torpedoes totaling about 700 pounds of gun cotton in wet condition. The cargo is destined for the Vesuvius for derelict destruction on sea routes. A smaller dry gun cotton charge for primers and detonators is also included.

Newport R. I United States Fern New York

Brighton Church Dedication

The dedication of the new Brighton Unitarian Church will be held on Sunday March 31 in the afternoon. An elaborate programme will be prepared and many former pastors and old members are invited to participate, with special effort to include archival members from Brighton for a notable event.

New Brighton Unitarian Brighton

Town Meeting Day in New Hampshire

Concord N H March 11 The annual March meetings will be held in towns statewide tomorrow. Both branches of the Legislature adjourned today until Wednesday forenoon.

Concord N. H Savannah Washington Brooklyn Senators Foutz

Massachusetts clubs and cycling events dominate city notices

Chief Consul Sterling Elliott names Massachusetts committees on racing and touring and J B Seward joins the financial panel after Adams resignation. Press Club admits all applicants including notable dealers. Joseph Haworth named honorary member. Mt Pleasant Bicycle Club set for March 14 meeting. Dedham Cycle Club readies Patriots Day race meet and ball with multiple events and a lantern parade. Frank Price, linked to stolen silverware from the Massachusetts Bicycle Club, receives one year in the House of Correction. Union Medford tournament results list pool and whist scores. team totals noted.

Sterling Elliott Massachusetts Racing Board H. W. Robinson J. W. Crown A. O. Knight A. B. Totten E. M. Thayer J. B. Seward J. Fred Adams Financial Committee Arthur K. Peck Press Club Joseph Haworth Dedham Frank Price Massachusetts Bicycle Club Superior Criminal Court Mason House of Correction

Rambler Tandems Vanish Quickly from Gormally & Jeffery

Mr Schaaf of the Gormally and Jeffery agency frets over Rambler tandem stock. The 32 pound beauty was snapped up the moment it hit the floor. The buyer paid in cash and demanded immediate delivery, prompting Schaaf to seek new samples. Rambler bikes disappear as fast as they arrive, leaving traders chasing restocks.

Schaaf Gormally & Jeffery Agency

Shattuck Firm Promises Stearns Special Soon

Messrs H C Shattuck and Son seek the Stearns special amid daily inquiries while offering high grade Pierce and Czar wheels for scrutiny.

Messrs H. C

Fowlers Shift to Busy Pace Says Mr Iamery

B B Emery & Co express delight at rising demand as crates arrive and bikes are delivered to purchasers. Mr Iamery notes the pace, asking how one defines busy while describing constant shipments and doorstep deliveries.

B. B. Emery & Co Mr. Iamery

Lovell Diamonds Demand Grow With Holiday Rush

Dave Harvey, manager of the Lovell Arms Company, quotes strong demand for Lovell diamonds this year. Colonel Lovell, described as energetic, prepares for the upcoming busy period when buyers will begin roaming to view assortments.

Lovell Dave Harvey Jonn P. Lovell

Enthusiasm Grows for Pope Wheel at Columbias Orders

Lon Feck showed a book containing orders for Columbias yesterday. Enthusiasts at Pope headquarters rally around their favored wheel as interest intensifies among the group.

Lon Feck Columbias Pope

Fair weather may boost bike trade and road readiness

A brief note urges bicycle dealers to prepare for better conditions, advising full stock and readiness for brisk demand as fair weather returns and roads improve. It highlights the need for dealers to seize leisure moments to restock and meet anticipated sales.

Hartwell Calls Down Yales Crew At New Haven

Yale's crew, drilled outdoors after a stroke change, shows rough early form. Armstrong replaced by Miller with Bailey to return. Hartwell and Adee observe, noting one and a half hour session ends with criticism but expected improvements. A new hand pump aims to keep water from the shell.

New Haven Armstrong Miller Bailey John Hartwell George Adee Yale John Rogers Messler Hartwell

Bicycle Repairs At R Woodman Supply Boston

Look over cycles and arrange repairs to save profits. Visit R Woodman Manufacturing & Supply Co. 63 Oliver St Boston for nickel work and repairs. Orders sent by express promptly attended.

R. Woodman Manufacturing & Supply CO Oliver St Boston Insi Ee Express

Buying the Jubilee Plans Move for Boston Yacht Race

The Jubilee purchase papers are cut as funds near $60 000 for the scheme led by H. W. Foster. General Paine will sell the boat outright with alterations to raise speed, and proceeds go to subscribers. George H. Richards leads the syndicate with Captain Newcomb likely as skipper and Dr. John Bryant among amateur talents.

General Paine H. W. Foster Hanniel Barbara Carmita Carl Foster Bofton George H. Richards Captain Newcomb Fortuna John Bryant Henry Bryant Shadow Seatrix

Gossip of the Diamond Recaps Baseball Moves and Prospects

Brooklyn courting pitcher McGill after his release from Chicago and signing with Philadelphia. Jack Glasscock joins Louisville, while Johnson signs with Toledo and Philip Jason with Salem. Tenney to coach Brown University batteries. West signs with Lancaster. Coughman viewed as Western League star. Pittsburg seeks a third baseman as infield needs strengthening. New York eyeing Catcher McGuire from Washington. Davis rates McGuire highly. Neil Sullivan captains Cape May. Pennsylvania stars King and Blakely back with the club. Buckenberger recalls 1880s second-base prowess and Delahanty sale. Davis may shift Bannon to third with second-base aim. Bangor NE League nearly set. Maine College League likely Colby Bowdoin Maine State. Bates out due to finances and Bowdoin medical-school ties.

Brooklyn McGill Chicago Philadelphia Jack Glasscock Louisville Johnson Toledo Philip Jason Rockland Salem Tenney Boston Brown University Brown West Lancaster Penn Perry Coughman Watkins Indianapolis Pittsburg Clingman New York McGuire Washington Wilson Davis Farrell Neil Sullivan Harvard Cape May Phil King Blakeley University of Pennsylvania Buckenberger St. Louis Buck Kalamazoo Delahanty Bierbauer Phillies Bannon Bangor Hayes Wheeler McCaughy O'Brien Moore Hayward Wheil Nevers Deady Houseman Cambridge Colby Bowdoin Maine State Bates Waterville College Medical School

Electrical Workers Meeting Highlights Arc Lights

At Massa chusetts Electrical Engineers and Mechanics in William Parkman Hall last evening George Rowe of Boston Electric Light Company lectured on Arc Lights. He showed arc lamp parts and assembly. John A. Collicott of General Electric described defective resistance boxes and demonstrated a wooden rheostat fire risk. The next meeting will cover Motors connections.

Massachusetts Electrical Engineers and Mechanics William Parkman Hall George Rowe Boston Electric Light Company Brush Thomson-Houston John A. Collicott General Electric Company

Slavin Knocks Out Craig in First Round at Central Hall

In London at Central Hall Holborn, Frank P. Slavin defeated Frank Craig in the first round of a boxing match. The bout began at 9:30 pm with cautious action for about thirty seconds before Slavin landed a light head blow. He followed with crushing rights and uppercuts, ending the fight when Craig was knocked down and out after a brief rally lasting under two minutes. Slavin’s seconds were Charley Mitchell and Ted Pritchard, with Jim Bevan and Bill Metty assisting Craig. Vize and Corrie were referee and timekeeper.

London Frank P. Slavin Frank Craig Harlem Central Hall Holborn Slavin Craig Charley Mitchell Ted Pritchard Jim

Boxing in New Orleans club charter case decided for club

The State against the Olympic Athletic Club over charter annulment was decided in favor of the club by a lower court. The ruling allows boxing contests to take place.

New Orleans State Olympic Athletic Club

Boxing Gossip Reflects New York Visit to Boston Contests

New York boxing guests in Boston enjoyed lively nights at South End venues with few notable pugilistic events. The piece cites incidents involving Brooklyn Jimmy Carroll and Sam Fitzpatrick, financier disputes over referees, and plans for Suffolk Athletic Club leadership, while urging clearer press coverage and more detailed reports from local clubs like the Columbians and Shawmuts.

Meeting Arrangements Between White and McIntire Fall Through

Joe White and Bert McIntire had arrangements for a meeting yesterday that collapsed due to a misunderstanding. McIntire says he will meet White today at 1 o clock in the Post office. White waited last night at the Post office for McIntire to appear. McIntire arrived a few minutes after White had arrived. ROB ROY.

Joe White Bert McIntire McIntire White

Pickaninny to Box John A. Sullivan in Providence

John A. Smith of Boston, manager of the Pickaninny, will match his fighter against John A. Sullivan of Providence at the King Philip Athletic Club on Monday evening March 25. The twelve rounds may extend to fifteen, weigh ins are 187 pounds at 3 pm, under Blanchard Fair Play rules, with the club selecting the referee. Each boxer must post a forfeit with Captain A. W. Cooke of the Police News to guarantee appearance.

New York Boston Griffo South End Metropolis Brooklyn Jimmy Carroll Sam Fitzpatrick Johnny Eckhardt America A. W. Cooke Tom O'Rourke 3Zarney Aaron Aaron Smith Walcott Westcott Billy Smith O'Rourke Captain Daly O’rourke al Smith Steve O’donnell Dixon- Plimmer Boston Sporting Editors Boston Referees Boston Sporting Men Jimmy Colville Colville Suffolk Athletic Club Jack Donovan East Boston Young Johnson Young Allen John Meadows Post Columbian A. A Columbian Columbians Shawmuts Billy Mahoney Young Madden Billy the Post Young Lynch West End Young Ripley Lowell Patsey Haley Mike Sears Tom Moriarty Joe Flaherty Plahertys Mulligan McArthur Flahertys Joe The Police News

Pacing circuit eyes 1890s season and mile records

Tur f news notes a free for all pacing brigade in July with a $27000 purse in Minneapolis. Mentions Storm and progeny, arrivals at St Asaph, and Marcus Daly planning Prodigal on grand circuit. Reports on Dr. Rice ill, can ada stallion stats, drivers for Vassar, and preparations of McClelland and Keene Payne with a powerful stable entering classic events in Europe.

Seal Minneapolis Minn Storm Tennessee St. Asaph J. J. McCafferty J. Miller A. Lakeland Marcus Daly Montana Prodigal Dr. Rice Brooklyn Fred Foster Canada Clayhontas Salvator Latonia McClelland Navarre J. R. and Foxhall Keene Oliver Payne France England

Yachting Notes on 30-Footers and Club Season Prep

Dyer builds a 30-footer for W B Eustis due at Buzzard's Bay by mid April. H M Gillig, new Larchmont commodore, in Yokohama plans to return for opening regattas with Ramona shipshape. Captain Charlie Barr to skipper. Four 30-footers feature fin keel Herreshoffs, Hanley centreboard, Dyer model, and Rothwell centreboard under Larchmont rules for the 34-foot class. Captain Eldridge named to helm Vigilant on return voyage. praised as deep water mariner and prudent navigator. A spruce mast log, 14 feet long and four tons, arrives at City Island shipyard for the cup defender. Boom 105 feet long with gaff and topmast completed.

Dyer Lake Minnetonka W. BE. C. Eustis Buzzard’s Bay Larchmont Herreshoffs George Owen, Jr Hanley C. H. Jones W. E. C. Eustis G. E. Rothwell Lawley J. W. Eeldridge Chester W. Chapin Eldridge Piepgras City Island New York Camden N. J

Kennel News and Show Results From Chicago Detroit and New York

Messrs Bloodgood and Townsend buy three cockers from Andrew Laidlaw and plan a heavy breeding push with a Boston debut. J Pierpont Morgan buys Gold Dust at Chicago showing a Seminole Kennels sale. Detroit highlights include St Bernard American Cesar over Le Prince and Willie Silk over Pickpani in cockers. Don Pedro the famous bulldog dies in England February 14. funeral at Hyde Park Dogs Cemetery attended by Bull Dog Club members. coffin mahogany brass mounted with Union Jack. mourners Don Salano and Champion Cigarette in black.

Messrs Bloodgood and Townsend New Marlboro Andrew Laidlaw Baby Ruth Commodore Rideau Reine Boston J. Pierpont Morgan Chicago Detroit Cesar le Prince Willie Silk Cockers New York Mr. Pratt Don Pedro England W. H. Sprague Dogs Hyde Park Bull Dog Club Don Salano Champion Cigarette

How Not to Get Fat by German Authority

Professor Schweninger of Germany is cited as the leading expert on reducing corpulence. He claims President Cleveland shed about forty pounds using his system. The method requires disciplined eating, avoiding liquids at meals, and sipping aerated water with citrus shortly around meals, with a small amount of white wine or cider allowed.

Mr. Edmunds Sam Johnson Jacobs Harlan and White Professor Schweninger Germany Cleveland Schweninger

Why use Warner's Safe Cure for health and longevity

A persuasive advertisement urges readers to avoid headaches lassitude and breakdown by choosing Warner's Safe Cure. It questions readers on delays and imprudent choices and extols the remedy as the best known and reliable solution within reach.

Warner

Insolvency Notice for Andrew A Meyer of Boston

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Insolvency Messenger's Notice Suffolk 54 Poston March 8 1895 a warrant issued against Andrew A Meyer a real estate broker of Boston Suffolk forbids payment of debts and transfer of property until creditors meet at Court House Pemberton Square Boston on March 22 1895 at 2 pm for proof and assignment.

Insolvency Notice for F. J. Perry of Boston

Commonwealth of Massachusetts issues a Messenger notice in insolvency. Warrant issued by the Court of Insolvency for Suffolk against F. J. Perry, Boston provision dealer. Debtor forbidden from paying debts or transferring property. Creditors meet March 22 at Court House Pemberton Square Boston to prove debts and choose assignees.

Insolvency Notice for F W Pletcher of Newton

Commonwealth of Massachusetts issues a Messenger's Notice declaring an insolvency warrant against FRED W. PLETCHER of Newton with business in Boston. Creditors must prove debts. meeting set at Court House Pembroke Square Boston on March 22, 1895 at 2 PM. FRANCIS MARTIN, Deputy Sheriff.

Insolvency Warrant Issued for Julia K Dyer in Boston

Commonwealth of Massachusetts notifies that a Suffolk insolvent debtor warrant was issued against Julia K Dyer of Boston. Debts and property transfers to or for her are prohibited. A creditors meeting will be held at the Court House Pemberton Square Boston on March 29 1805 at 2 PM, Deputy Sheriff Fred H Servey notes.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Poston County of Andrew A. Meyer Boston Court House Pemberton Square Jeremiah G. Fennessey Fred W. Pletcher Newton Middlesex Francis Martin Julia K, Dyer Fred II. Servey

Third Meeting of Creditors in Atkinson Insolvency

Suffolk Court of Insolvency marks the third creditors meeting for Charles Fl. Atkinson, insolvent, to be held May 10, 1895 at 10 a.m. in Boston. Creditors may prove claims and object as assignee James H. Grimes presents accounts for allowance at 14 Concord Square.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Charles FL. Atkinson Boston James H. Grimes Concord Square Mass

Insolvent Debtor Austin Stanyan Assignee Notice

Massachusetts Suffolk court records announce the second meeting of creditors for insolvent debtor Austin Stanyan. The assignee Alson T. Johnson sets the date May 3 at ten in the forenoon at the Court of Insolvency in Boston to allow creditors to prove claims. Lita Burge, Register.

Insolvency Notice for J. R. Morrison & Co in Boston

The Court of Insolvency in Suffolk announces a second creditors meeting for J. R. Morrison and Company of Boston, insolvent debtors. It will be held at the Court of Insolvency on April fifth, 1895 at ten o'clock in the forenoon. creditors may attend and prove their claims. M. L. Sanborn, Assignee.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk J. R. Morrison & CO Boston M. L. Sanborn

Meeting of Creditors in the Insolvent Estate Luce Boston

The third meeting of creditors of John W. Luce of Boston insolvent debtor will be held at the Court of Insolvency in Boston on June 14 1895 at ten o clock in the forenoon. The assignee's account will be presented and creditors may appear and object to its allowance. William E. Bailey Assignee.

Massachusetts Suffolk John W. Luce Boston Commonwealth William EE. Bailey

Third creditors meeting for Paul D. Shepard

The third meeting of creditors for Paul D. Shepard of Cambridge, an insolvent debtor, will be held at the Court House in East Cambridge on Tuesday March 12 at 9 o clock in the forenoon. Creditors may be present and prove claims. 8. H. Blodgett, Assignee.

Paul D. Shepard Cambridge Court House East Cambridge H. Blaodgett

Dietary temperance and daily habit guidance

The passage advises moderation in pleasures such as tea and smoke, suggests bathing and regular exercise, and recommends changing positions, avoiding long sedentary periods, and varying meal times and foods to ease the stomach. It promotes lighter, more frequent meals and diverse intake while avoiding repetition.

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