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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1901

Page

4

Dr Liverpool offers free week long chronic disease diagnosis

An advertisement touts Dr. Liverpool at 3 Tremont Street offering a free week long consult. He claims immediate disease location without prior info, showcases cures in numerous conditions, and promises free medicines during treatment with office hours daily. He urges visits to verify claims and achieve cure.

Liverpool Tyff Street Sis Boston Wright Anyy Tremont Street Dr. Sanden

Knickerbocker Club meeting urged amid boxing rumors in Lowell

A Lowell sports figure defends Knickerbocker Athletic Club plans as legal and safe insisting meetings are member only and law compliant. He notes police, legal authorities and a Boston counsel support private clubs hosting events with restricted attendance tonight’s program features Fitzpatrick O Regan Gardner Maher and Maguire Sullivan.

Lowell Knickerbocker Athletic Club Don Desmond Themond Boston Wade Theemond Carrie Nation Order Jack Fitzpatrick Bill O’reagan Billy Gardner Ned Maher Fred Maguire Young Sullivan Jimmy Kelly Sys Roberts Crescent Beach Waltham J. S&s East Cambridge Jim Corbett Kid McCoy the Howard East Berton George McCarthy McCarthy Mafit Flaherty Maffit George Gardiner Gardiner FE. F. L Somerville J. O’brien Norwood Mass Parker Lenhardt Joe Mullins New England P W. Johnson Tom Carpenter Carpenter Jack O'Donnell Aslef Young Sharker Riverside Club Woburn O'Donnell Nova Scotia Fortarren Michael J. Cunninghar Seventhseventh Company Coast Artillery Cunningham Artillery Barney Flanagan Frank Caddigan George McDonough Sandy Ferguson New York Charley Mitchell England B. H. Benton Rob Roy

Curley Beats Kelly in Controversial 20 Round Bout

In Smeewcastle on Tyne March 11 Will Curley of England defeated Bammy Kelly of New York in a twenty round purse fight of £200 with a side wager equal to the prize. The bout was marred by fouls after a strong first round with Curley dominating. Kelly was disqualified after an eighth round exchange and the decision went to Curley. The Quakers are in town giving free samples of Quaker Oats.

Smewcastle-On-Tyne Bammy” Kelly New York Will Curley England Curley Lly

Collins Calm over American League Prospects in Boston

Captain Jimmy Collins of the American League outlines the league’s expansion plans and his confidence in its success. He defends remarks about Duffy, discusses current Boston team makeup, and notes potential inclusion of Cy Young and George Brooke. He credits talks with Billings and Selee and recalls events in Buffalo and Cleveland shaping his view.

Jimmy Collins Brigham’s Boston American League Collins Duffy Milwaukee Messrs. Billings Selee Billings Dineen Murphy Criger Schreckengost Freeman Parent Ferris Myself Stahl Hemphill Cy Young George Brooke Meriden Buffalo Cleveland Chickering

Nichols Signs Pitcher Nichols with Boston Club

Charley Nichols signed a contract yesterday to play pitcher for the Boston National League team this season. The move adds depth to the pitching staff as the club aims for a strong campaign.

Charley Nichols Boston

Shafer to Return as Manager and Racing Upheaval Ahead

Dave Shafer announces he will re enter cycle racing to manage Eddie McDuffee and unknown riders with a Boston base. He vows strict control, hints at high stakes and potential track leasing, while other clubs name officers and plan openings as cycling circles brace for renewed competition.

Dave Shafer Jimmy Michael McDuffee Michael Mac NeDuffee Boston Gafer Shafer Reson Carl. Johnson Lee Ernst Eugene HH. Smith Him Cycle Club Roxbury Street Roxbury Metropolitan Wheelmen Ellis W. J. Potter John W. Johnson Arthur T. Otis G. Webster W. F. Moore J. B. Stone R. A. S. Robinson James Witherington W. E. Moody J. A. Lynch Geoge F. Harding George Juggins Edward Shepard George W. McLarren T. Warburton FE. Co. Nissen J. Harry Wallace W. (. Dorrety J. B. Berry Leutenant T. Hartson W. 8.Roda Ensign

Kinley Mack Sold to J B Haggin for About 70000

Kinley Mack, last year’s winner of the Brooklyn and Suburban handicaps, has been sold to California millionaire J B Haggin. The price is not disclosed but estimated near 70000 dollars.

New York Kinley Mack J. B. Haggin California

Clearwater defeats De Oro in Boston tournament

William Clearwater, former champion, crushed Alfred De Oro 150 to 84 last night in Boston. The result prevents De Oro from clinching the title by any scenario and sets up a rematch with Stofft tonight as the race to Sherman’s crown tightens.

William Clearwater Alfred de Oro Boston de Oro Stofft Sherman Eby Clearwater A. G. Cutler

Leominster Bowlers Sweep B A A In Friendly Night

The Leominster bowling team led by the Messrs Cook and Putnam defeated a picked B A A squad in three straight games.

Leominster Cook and Putnam

Herbert's Marvelous Chest Development Draws Attention

Harvard strongman Carl G. Herbert displays remarkable upper body power with a standout chest and arms record while declaring his dominance is proven under the standard system. Debate continues over Yale rival Carver's 1890s lifting marks and fairness of harness use.

Carl G. Herbert Harvard Herbert Hema Yale Cage Dr. Sargent Carver Chicago

After Effects of Grip and Stuart's Catarrh Tablets

Physicians agree grip aftereffects are more dangerous than the acute attack and can weaken kidneys liver and stomach. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are offered as a safe pleasant remedy to eradicate the grip germ, with a Memphis woman praising rapid cough relief and restored appetite and strength.

Stuart Chas. Gormley Memphis

Progress on cup defender Independence keel work and superstition coins

The Independence keel trough collects about a dollar in coins from admirers who believe it aids luck. Work on the hull speeds up with more laborers. 32 of 126 plates and part of deck beams installed. The plan remains to lower the boat gradually into the water with a cradle and railway as race plans proceed. Editor Day asserts Independence will not be barred from trial races and that Lawson has equal rights to enter.

Independence Mystic Day The Rudder of New York

Spars for Cup Yachts from Ogdensburg Works

A Ogdensburg N Y boat works is making hollow spruce spars for Herreshoff of Bristol Rhode Island for the yacht to race in trials to select Americas Cup defender against Sir Thomas. The Independence of Boston will also use spars from Ogdensburg. The telegraph initially named Eagle as the yacht but the name was later omitted.

Ogdensburg N. Y Spalding St. Lawrence Herreshoffs Bristol R. I Amerca Thomas Shamrock II Independence Boston Eagle Ogdensburg Concern Belmont

Yale Sets Spring Football Practice for 1901 Team

Yale announces 75 candidates for the 1901 football squad under Captain Gould. The group includes last season’s players and many freshmen, with spring training to start before Easter vacation and run for a month. Trainers Murphy ex-Captain Brown and Gould will lead an instructional spring session with no game line-up and no summer practice.

New Haven Conn Gould Murphy Brown

Merchan Thomas J Boles Receives Silver Loving Cup

Thomas J. Boles honored by friends for yachtmanship as Captain Ball Dal presents a silver loving cup aboard the famed yacht. Recognition reflects Boles long service and popular status among the maritime community.

Thomas J. Boles Brees Ball” Dal

Durant held on charges of liquor store break in Charlestown

Joseph M. Durant of 9 Washington street Somerville was held for the grand jury by the District Court yesterday on no counts of breaking into the liquor store of Michael McCa Cambridge Street Charlestown at night and larceny of liquor.

Joseph M. Durant Washington Street Somerville Pound District Court Michael McCa Cambridge Street Charlestown

Medals For Boy Hero From Humane Society

Hyde Park reports Raymond A McDonald 14 received two medals from the Humane Society of Massachusetts for life saving in the Neponset River on Aug Li 1900 and Jan 8 1901. He is lauded as a little hero by his parents at 155 Fairmount Avenue.

Hyde Park Raymond A Archie McDonald Fairmount Avenue Humane Society of Massachusetts Neponset River Raymond Raymond A. M’donald The Humane Society

Ray McDonald Heroism Mentioned In Ice Rescue Tale

The text recalls Ray McDonald known to playmates for his July Fourth birthday. It notes his rescuing John Thompson from an icy hole where Thompson sank to his eyes but survived with McDonald’s jacket aid. Earlier, McDonald attempted to save a larger canoe partner who drowned. Also mentions two later rescues of boys from drowning during a vacation.

Ray John Thompson Thompson Young McDonald McDonald Neponser River

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Featured in Boston Ad

An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder remedy claiming dramatic cures and a free sample offer. It highlights testimonials including Robert Berner and notes hospitals and doctors endorse the product. The notice invites readers to request a free sample by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.

New York Robert Berner Kilmer Binghamton, N. Y Dr. Kilmer & Co Boston “Daily Post Post

Shoe workers strike hits Batchelder plant in North Brookfield

In North Brookfield on March 11, the B. and A. Batchelder Shoe Company faced a 10 percent wage cut strike. About 25 of 1150 workers reported for duty while many others sought jobs elsewhere. Widespread exodus raises fears the factory may relocate.

North Brookfield B. & A. Batchelder Shoe Company Batchelder

Stoughton Rubber Wins Narrow Victory Over Revere on Boylston Lanes

The Stoughton Rubber Company beat Revere Rubber by three pins in last evening’s match at Boylston alleys. Stoughton players Curry 210 Lindsay 231 Swift 219 Whitten 264 Pickard 5351 totaled 1175. Revere Nevins 236 Wettemore 227 Belcher 253 West 236 W Belcher 220 total 1172. This followed a Reveres win in the first meeting. a rematch is planned soon.

Paige St. James Darling T'd. Bowler Wee Cole Arling & Russell Bowler T’dl Ryan Ryan Eee Benson Wataon Eeeaeeeeunees Jackson Russell Calumet Perkins Calumet. Bowler Richardson Ceeeneehanes McFarian Stoughton Rubber Company Revere Rubber Company Boylston Stoughton Rubbery Curry Lindsey Swift Whitten Pickard Nevins Wettemore Belcher West W. F. Belcher Reveres

Longwood Cricket Club Holds Annual Meeting

The Longwood Cricket Club met at Young's Hotel with J. W. Dutton presiding. Palmer B. Presbrey served as secretary. Officers elected include President J. W. Dutton Vice-President Edwin Shenfe Treasurer A M Liman and Secretary Palmer B Presbrey. Board of governors named Alfred Codhman L B E Ware Kenneth Horton B G Fessenden and G F Brown Jr.

Longwood Cricket Club Young's Hotel J. W. Dutton Palmer B. Presbrey Edwin Shenfe A. M. Liman Palmer FB. Presbrey Alfred Codhman L. BE. Ware Kenneth Horton B. G. Fessenden G. F. Brown, Jr

Sullivan Edges Barrett In Brooklyn Boxing Bout

Tommy Sullivan of Brooklyn won a decision over Billy Barrett in a fifth round foul loss in a twenty round light welterweight bout at the New Britain athletic club. In prelims Jack Low of Brooklyn beat Mose of New London in ten rounds.

New Britain, Conn Tommy Sullivan Brooklyn Billy Barrett Jack Low Mose New London

Boston’s Twin Sullivan Defeats Jim Judge in Fall River Bout

In Fall River at the Casino, 800 spectators watched Twin Sullivan of Boston defeat Jim Judge of New York in a twelve round fight. Preliminary bouts featured Fall River novices Luke Welsh and Jack Edwards. Welsh won the decision. Martin Canole and Joe King of Fall River fought three rounds with King withdrawing.

Fall River Sullivan Boston Jim Judge New York Luke Welsh Jack Edwards Welsh Martin Canole Joe King King

Shreckard Stays With Brooklyn Lancaster Club

Jam Shreckard the Brooklyn catcher has renewed his contract with the Brooklyn Lancaster team extending his stay with the club through the season.

Lancaster Penn Shreckard Brooklyn Camelee

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Tremont St Kelly Nichols Nick South End Cincinnati Scott Toledo Edward Scott CincInnatiaseball Club M’carthy John McCarthy Hercules Insurance League MR. Boles Boy Hero Raymond A. McDonald Saving Barrett Sheckard R.A. Sanden
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