Dempsey Beats Le Blanche In Larchmont Bout Fight
Special to the Post reports the Dempsey Le Blanche match at Larchmont on the sound ended after fifty one minutes with Dempsey the winner. Both fighters endured brutal body and facial blows in a fierce contest witnessed by managers seconds and reporters. Dempsey claimed the middleweight title and returned home to Williamsburg while Le Blanche was taken to a Boston hotel for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Blanche
Dempsey
Tom Bogue
Sam
Boston
Williamsburg
P. Kk
Bill Fulter
George Kensett
Bill Madden
Ned Hammond
Sam O’rourke
Burke
England
New Orleans
O’rourke
James Ambrose Sullivan
Sullivan
New York
Vince’ Hammond
Jom Secor
Professor Bell
John McCluster
Country McClusky
Tom Hyer
Hyer
Chris Lilly
Tom McCoy
Yonkers
N. Y
John C. Heenan
John Morrisey
Yankee” Sullivan
John
Heenan
Ali Tve
United States
Joe Coburn
Ned Price
Endin
Still Pond
Mass
New England
Dominick Kradiey
Sam Rankin
Morrissey
Kelly
Ed Price
Mike McCool
Joe
McCool
Aaron Jones
Bill Davis
James Dunne
Brooklyn
Tom Chaniler
Barney Farley
Pete Maguire
Bill Dwyer
Dooney Harris
Patsey Marley
Peter Martin
Pacific Coast
Chandler
Point Isabel
Cal
Dick Hollywood
Johnny Keating
Kentucky
Hollywood
Ned O’ Baldwin
Joe Wormald
Lynnfield
O'Baldwin
Lawrence
Wormala
Canada
Tom Allen
Mike McCoo
Charley Gallagher
Jem Mace
Mace
Coburn
Iipg
Joe Goss
John Stetson
Cushing
Goss
America
Eph Holland
Cincinnati
Kenton
Boone
Allen
Holland
Johnny Dwyer
Jimmy Elliott
Long Point
Dwyer
Paddy Ryan
Collier’s Station
W. Va
Ryan
John L. Sullivan
Mississippi City
Mis
Troy Giant
Jack Dempsey
Jacob Hyer
Tom Iyer
Lom Beasley
Bat
Dempsey Proved A Great Man In Boston Fight
Patsey Sheppard recalls the middleweight bout with Dempsey and Le Blanche. He praises Dempsey as a formidable foe who fought hard, controlled the ring, and outdueled his opponent while sustaining injuries. The Marine, wounded in head and body, expected to return home soon as crowds dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempsey
le Blanche
Boston
New York
Ganger
Blanche
Iey
L.e Blanche
Short House
LeBlanche
Aound
Albany
Patsey Sheppard
Henry Sigourney
George Moffette
W. Johnstone
Murphy
Convocolly
America
Wempsey
Ok Man
Gus Tuthill
Tom Cleary
Arrivin
Tom Bogue
Jack Fogart
McCoy
Peter
Mitchell
Burke
Body of William Tilly Recovered After Neponset Flood
Neponset River draw off yields the body of William Tilly who disappeared during the flood on Feb 15. Found about half a mile from the disappearance site, caught in bushes along the bank. The body showed minor head contusions and was in good preservation. Funeral services set for Monday at the Baptist Church with Undertaker Graham in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higpe Park
Neponset
William Tilly
Graham
Baptist
Police report arrests for break in and robbery
Special Officer Cogan of the eighth division arrested John Davidson yesterday for breaking and entering the dwelling of Edward O'Brien at 441 Commercial street and the larceny of a silver watch and chain. The property was recovered. John Hogarty was arrested by Officers of the fourth division yesterday morning for robbing Benjamin Miller of 141 G street South Boston of a silver watch and chain. Hogarty was a member of the gang arrested on Saturday by the inspector of police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cogan
Eighth Division
John Davidson
Edward O’brien
Commercial Street
John Hogarty
Fourth Division
Benjamin Miller
G Street
South
Boston
Hogarty
Central Union of Boston Debates Boycott Over Painter Case
The Central Labor Union of Boston met at 176 Tremont Street with 150 delegates. A boycott seeks action after a painter and decorator discharges union members, while resolutions urged Congress to fund internal improvements like the Hennepin canal to aid labor, raise wages, and curb monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union of
Boston and Vicinity
Tremont Street
Mark Courant
Amalgamated Branch
Knights of Labor
Comparison of Average Working Hours on the Metropolitan and Highland
A statistical review compares average weekly hours between workers on the Metropolitan line and those on the Highland route. Data show shifts, overtime patterns, and potential impacts on productivity, with variations by industry and season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Highland
Demands for Fair Schedules and Pay Rise by Metro Railroad
An employee recounts President Richards statements and outlines grievances over 16 hour on duty for 10 hours work. He cites long platform time, poor meal breaks, and crossovers, urging a fixed eight to eleven hour day. He argues the company can afford higher pay than 175 dollars daily. He notes Knights of Labor organizing and possible strike if demands aren’t met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moult
Grove Hall Lime
Warren Street
Mr. Pleasant
Hampden Street
Lim
Columbus Avenue
Cormhill
Postoffice Equate
Temple Placeline
Richards
Washington Street
Metropolitan Railroad Company
Knights of Labor
Knights of Labor Uphold McCormick Reaper Strike
District Assembly No 57 met in Curiaqao and decided to sustain the strike against McCormick Reaper Company and boycott the firm. The order plans to expand the boycott to Thompson Taylor and Maxwell Brothers, calling out full strength of the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick Reaper Company
Curiaco
Knights of Labor
Thompson & Taylor
Maxwell Bros
Capital and Labor Center in Somerville and Malden
Knights of Labor influence rises among Charles River railroad conductors and drivers with a Saturday meeting at the company stable in Somerville. President Raymond states no pay raise now but willingness to discuss fair requests as workers vote thanks to leaders. Malden carpenters form a Knights of Labor branch amid calls for uniform wages. Readville Readville Readville cotton mill workers plan a meeting at Grand Army Hall amid a looming strike if wage and hour demands are not met by March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River
Knights of Labor
Summer Street
Spring Hill
Somerville
Raymond
Akarman
Reymond
George W. Clark
Pialdem Carpenters
Knights
Malden
Mass
Bailey’s Hall
Readville
Hyde Park
Knight & Co
Providence
Grand Army Hall
Randolph
Frank Clark & Co
Codman Hall
R&r
Essex Street
H. A. Horgan
C. A. Scully
Arthur J. Miller
John J. Smith
George F. Barry
P. J. Punch
Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific Company
Democracy Tiff Over Public and Private Papers in Senate Clash
A prominent Democrat suggests the fight between President and Senate hinges on whether a memo in a federal office is public or private. He recounts how a private note passed through clerks and officials, ending up filed as a memorandum, illustrating the scope of access and potential exposure to the Senate. Forestry changes follow as Nathaniel Egleston retires. Berthold Fernon, German trained expert, named to lead the forestry division with Egleston staying on in a reduced role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
POST
Washington
Senate
Lesata
Tom
Jack
White House
Fernon
Forestry
Agricultural Department
Nathaniel H. Egleston
A. Hur
Berthold Fernon
Germany
John Bigelow
New York
Albany
Smaw
Vernon
Carr
New York Custom House
Egleston
Successful Experiment in Conversation Between New York and Washington
A Turnbull telephone test linked Washington and New York over 270 miles with a Willard's Hotel press group in one room and a New York office station in another. The cherry veneer transmitter with five carbon cylinders showed clear two way communication. The inventor claims no distance limit with a continuous circuit and an expert notes the Bell instrument may not be surpassed yet the test marks a notable advance in long distance telephoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Turnbull Telephone
New York
Willard
United Lines Company
Hazen defends signal corps expenditures before House panel
Special to The Post reports General Hazen arguing custom justifies telegraphing expenses as chief signal officer while a House committee finds the rationale unsatisfactory. Secretary Endicott and Manning discuss 1883 private message receipts, comptroller approvals, and a court-bound opinion on department authority. The piece notes the weather service funds may cover telegrams under storms observation and reports the War Department intends to continue the service for the fiscal year under current orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Hazen
Endicott
Manning
Treasury
Comptroller
Supreme Court
Secretary of War
Last Honors to Senator Miller
The funeral of Senator Miller of California drew all principal government officers to the Senate chamber. A procession then moved to Baltimore and Potomac station for a special train to San Francisco. The train, formed of three coaches, carried the remains, the family, and the congressional escort, leaving at 7 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Miller
Washington
California
Senate Chamber
Baltimore and Potomac
San Francisco
Burglars Blow Safe at Brockton Stores
Special to the Post reports that about midnight Saturday burglars blown open safes at Elmer C Packard and tsam Mitchell’s establishments in Brockton Massachusetts. Packard lost about $40 while Mitchell, who never keeps money in his safe, recovered nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Mass
Elmer C. Packard
Tsam Mitchell
Iam Mitchell
Packard
Stratton and Hitchings the Twins of the House
A satirical look at the smoking culture in the state House reading room where legislators, amid blue air and tobacco rings, mingle politics and social habits. It profiles Representative Roads of Marblehead, his Sea Serpent Club, his democratic peers, and a stormy Marblehead dinner, highlighting quirks and camaraderie among lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliphalet Trask
Walter Raleigh
Tluse 18
Post
Sammy Hoads
Roads
Marblehead
Sea Serpent Club
Beverly
Sammy
State House
Prince Albert
Parker House
Rumors of Bay State absorption advance in Boston gas field
The Bay State Gas Company tightens its grip on rivals as negotiations culminate in the purchase of Consumers Gas rights and water gas patents from United Gas Improvement. Rumors say Roxbury and Boston Gas Light faces terms favoring Bay State, while South Boston and Consumers Gas may come under its control through leases and stock pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State Company of
Boston
Bay State Company
Post
Bay State Gas Company
Consumers’ Gas Company
United Gas Improvement Company
South Boston Gas Company
Ay State Company
Roxbury Gas
Bay State
Roxbury Company
South Boston Company
Parker C. Chandler
Consumers’ Company
Universal
Boston Gas Ilight Company
Boston Gas Light Company
Boston Gas Company
Boston Company
Roxbury Gas Company
Downing Blames Sheriff and Press in Hall Speech
Sineer Downs, backed by two end men, claimed a vast conspiracy targeting him including ministers, lawyers, newspaper owners, and the district attorney. He vowed to fight back, seek retractions and damages, and likened his stance to Fitz John Porter while defending the church against defamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singeer Downs
Zwen
Bumstead Hall
Downs
Deacon Davis
Deacon Pierce
Ime
Fitz John Porter
Aell
Kingdom of Christ On Earth
Body found from Idlewild wreck near Port Jefferson
The body of H. Long, lost from the Idlewild, was found in the ice near the breakwater at Port Jefferson. In his pockets were $38 and keys with a tag bearing his name. Selah S. Strong found another body at Old Field Bay, a man about 80 with brown hair and mustache, a gold watch and chain, a black seal ring, $51, a Milford and Naugatuck Junction ticket, and a life preserver on the dark-clothed body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jefferson
H. Long
Idlewild
Selah S. Strong
Old Field Bay
A.E
Psi Upation
Milford
Naugatuck Junction
London Money Markets See Rates Steady Then Deteriorate
Discount stood at 1 percent for three months and for short, with eight basis points variation to money that was barely sustained. A prospect of lower rates emerged while money may grow dearer in America. Consols closed weak on a looming bad budget as English railway stocks fell and agricultural prospects suffered from bad weather. American rail shares were lively then weak, except the Wabash after labor strike news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
America
Consols
Wabsth
Funeral for John Markee boiler victim held in North Bath
Farm Me March 4 The funeral of Frank W Crooker one of the John Markee boiler explosion victims in Boston harbor was held at North Bath today Delegates from Winnisimmet Lodge I C C F No 24 Chelsea and Lincoln Lodge Bath assisted by Rev E I Stackpole conducted services Floral offerings were presented by Winnisimmet Lodge
Trowbridge Wife Commits Suicide With Poison
SouTh Framingham Mass March 14 Mrs W H Trowbridge wife of a leading village business man killed herself with cobalt after months of mental distress and previous attempts. She escaped attendants and died Saturday night after plans to remove her to Somerville asylum were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SouTh Framingham
Mass
W. H. Trowbridge
Somerville
Woman killed crossing railroad tracks in Cambridge
At about 6 39 o clock Saturday an express train on the Boston and Lowell railroad struck a neatly dressed woman at the Green street crossing in Cambridge as she attempted to cross. She died shortly after from a terrible wound to the head. Remains identified as Mrs Rose Doherty of Woburn at North Grove street morgue yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Street
Boston and
Atlantic and Pacific railroad seeks tariff abrogation arbitration
In San Francisco on March 14 it was stated that the Atlantic and Pacific railroad filed a claim to drop the 13 percent tariff on freight charged by Southern Pacific to the Missouri river. Judge Hazeltine and D. Robinson discussed the dispute, with arbitration decided as the path forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
Southern Pacific Railroad
Missouri River
Hazeltine
D. &. Robinson
Roxbury Guards Armory Dedication on March 22
The Roxbury City Guards celebrate their 1024th anniversary with the dedication of the new armory at 64 Warren Street in its new rooms on March 22. At the Thomas G. Stevenson Post 26 G A R meeting, plans call for presenting the drama Union Spy at the Dudley Street Opera House for a week or more starting April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
Warren Street
Thomas G. Stevenson
Dudley Street Opera House
Holy Cross student dies after gym fall in Worcester
William J Walsh aged 17 a Holy Cross College student in Worcester Mass was fatally injured yesterday afternoon by a fall in the college gym. He was the son of John H Walsh proprietor of the Centennial House at Alliston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
William J. Walsh
Holy Cross College
John H
Grrr
Alliston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beeston
New
Yourk
Spain
T Wat
Wright Sanford
Mr. Knapp
John Pollock
Dr. Ordway
Jack Thompson
Larchmont
Jim O’nell
Marquis of Queensberry
Marine
Star
Nhe
Dempsoey
Empsey
Dempssy
Sere Straits
Getls
Bempsey
Wasureram
Siaman Servion
U. S
Taylor
Labors Rights
Boston Knights
Congress
W. G. Phinney
Blossom Street
Rock Island
Ill
Fam
Hlouse
Europe
Republic
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Sinois
Hennepin Canal
St. Paul
Massachusetts
J. A. Cummings & Co
Boston Typographical Union
W. G. Biggs
International Union
Biggs
Meyer
Granite Cutters’ Union
Central Union
Merrill
Bighland Road
Highland Road
Middlesex Railroad
Atlantic Avenue
Tremont
Beacon Street
Blue Belt Line
Brookline
Huntington Avenue
Chelsea Ferry
Dartmouth Street
Dorchester
Veenuc
Grove
Annesse
Egieston Square
Perr
East Boston
Chelsea
Sabre Monte c
Lexington Street
Spausakseekerews
Winthrop Junction
Shevabatech
Field
Jamaica Plain
Lenox Street
White Line
Longwood Avenue
Meeting House Hill
Mt. Pleysent
Norfolk House
Eeeses
Tremont Crossing
Ieeeeneens Abe
Boston Ferry
Waited Street
Cceesssereees Sncaneneceesinwae
West End
Scapeu Sk Raesebeneceneiel Abaeee Ue
Chicago
Capital and Labor Center
Aaver
New York City
Des Moines
Iowa
Judiciary Committee
Belmont Chapel
Friedrichshall
William Whitla
Belfast
Ulster
Ask S
Sir Henry Thompson
F.R.C.S
Lond
State Solons
Beacon Hill
Stratton and
Hitchings
Stratton
Saugus
Mulford
Draper
Hopedale
Representative Stratton
Representative Hitchings
House Committee
United Gas Companies
Atlantic
Oregon
Sandy Hook
Five Island
Fylde
Reark
Bremen
Fire Island
Fire Island Light
Shennicook
Cotlier
No. IL
Fannie A. Gorham
Mahoney
Jacksonville
Fulda
John Elder & Co
Glassow
Guion Line
Queenstown
Etruria
Cunard Line
Guion
Gallia
Bothnia
Scythia
Messrs. Hoe
Post Publishing CO
Milk Street
Frank WW. Crookes
Boston Highlands
Gorman
Maryland
Ther Bovington
Chiftorier
Say State Carpet Furaritube CO
Hanover
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!