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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
3
In the Central and Sudbury division final, the Central team defeated Sudbury 128 to 1258 in a slow three game series at Central Lanes Cambridge. Joe Donnelly led with a 265 high single and over 100 pins in one string as Central built a 429 first string lead and finished 27 pins ahead on aggregate.
Riverdale Casino edged Maugus by over 300 pins on aggregate at the Allston Club in the Circuit League. Riverdale won two of three games after a 44 pin loss in the opener as Maugus suffered forty five missed spares on the second ball.
The Eagles defeated the Chesters in a Roxbury League match at Carruth alleys last night. Scores follow.
Crowds pack Mechanics Building as the New England Sportsmen's Association hosts a live animal exhibition. Visitors enjoy lifelike woodland scenes created by Boston artists and transplanted shrubs, with New Brunswick birds and mountain sheep among the featured specimens. Visitors include Gilbert W. Ganong of Charlotte County and plans arise for a New Brunswick day.
Waterbury to New Haven and Meriden corridor planning details outline service changes. Officials discuss route alignment, funding, and projected timetables affecting Connecticut transportation. Local residents seek improved regional connectivity and faster commuter options.
A self promotion by Dr. Alr Sanden claims a free book on nervous disorders from youthful errors and explains cures using the Dr. Sanden Electric Belt. It advertises a world widely used device and warns against cheap imitations while inviting readers to request the sealed booklet at 826 Broadway, New York.
The New England league held its spring meeting at Quincy House yesterday to arrange the schedule, select umpires, and ratify National League action on rowdy players. Delegates from Newport, Brockton, Fall River, Pawtucket, New Bedford, Taunton and more attended. The league opens May 20 and closes Sept 10. Umpires chosen are John Hunt, Toby Lyons, and Patrick Pettee. substitutes William Hanley and John Murray. A three-member board of discipline will be formed to handle complaints.
The article reports that police commissioners may be asked to enforce the ten mile per hour limit on bicycle riding. A Massachusetts wheelman, not named, plans to petition the police commission to apply the scorcher law strictly. The local consulate will meet tonight at the Metropolitan Wheelmen house to discuss similar steps.
The National Cycledrome manager W. J. Morgan files contracts with L. A. W. racing board chair Mott listing riders F. W. Chinn England Billy Michael Wales Henri Cissac Paris the Jallu brothers Paris Pierre Lartigue Paris Fernand Piette Paris Jaap Eden Holland August Lehr Germany Karl Kaser Switzerland Giovanni Pontochhi Tommasselli Passini Italy.
A vintage advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as the sole effective remedy for piles, claiming immediate relief and permanent cure. Testimonials from Mrs. M. C. Hinkly of Indianapolis and Major Dean of Columbus support rapid results after years of suffering. Sold by druggists, 50 cents for full sized boxes, Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
The Fusilier Veteran Association hosted a grand military and civic ball last night in Odd Fellows Hall. Colonel Bradley represented Governor Wolcott, with Commissioner John S. Camrell among the guests. Major Charles T. Chapin led the grand march with Miss Carrie Chapin and followed by Colonel Bradley with Mrs Chapin and Lieutenant Francis Wilson of Battery G.
Peter Maher overwhelmed Steve O'Donnell at the Arena in Philadelphia, finishing the bout in the second round after O'Donnell was knocked down multiple times. Maher pressured from the start with rapid combinations leading to a decisive stoppage.
Chairman Mott says the national circuit will be more important this year and has many date applications. Six championship distances are likely: quarter, half, one third mile, mile, two miles and five miles. The circuit may begin in the Southwest and expand northward and westward. State circuits will also operate, with clashes possible on major holidays in New York Boston and Philadelphia.
The New York Evening World reports a high official stating Grady's bill will pass and boxing will resume in New York City within four weeks, with Madison Square Garden optioned for 12 000 spectators. Tonight features Sears versus Weir in a highly anticipated 12 round bout as bettors weigh youth against proven power.
Major Taylor says he did not depart Savannah due to a threatening anonymous letter but because the American Cycle Racing Association ordered him north. He received a letter warning him to leave within 48 hours or face consequences. He blames a Savannah duel with the crack triplet team and their street race for his troubles. A triplet hour record was set at Bellaire by Kaser Gardiner and Miller.
A wide list of theater news from Boston features extended runs of Jack and the Beanstalk at the Museum and What Happened to Jones at the Park Theatre. Other highlights include Sothern in The Lady of Lyons at Hollis and Diurnal matinees by Sousa’s band at Boston Theatre.
The New York Assembly approved the Higbie Armstong good roads measure 90 to 39 in a party line free vote. The bill advances to the Governor for action as the city versus countryside strain defined the debate.
Morris Murch and Butler, long known for brass beds, now offers a complete bedroom furniture range including bureaus chiffonières commodes dressers and cheval mirrors in fashion woods. New styles continually added and the store is touted as Boston's Brass Bed Store.
The fifth annual ball of Division 13 A H was held last night in Bethesda Hall with about 1100 attendees. A notable moment was a large silk American flag presented to the division by the ladies' auxiliary, accepted by Edward L. J. Murphy on behalf of the society. After a musical program by the orchestra, the grand march was led by William Farrell and Miss Catherine Mullen, then by Dennis J. Sullivan and Miss Lizzie Sullivan, Mark S. Lally and Miss Mary Ryan, Edward L. Logan and Miss Katherine Hinyes, Richard McKeon and Mrs. McKeon, and about 200 additional couples.
William Clearwater, the American champion, played an exhibition at Leavitt and Yatter in Washington Street last night. Mose Yatter was his opponent. Clearwater led early, Yatter evened the score, and after a final stretch Clearwater dominated to win the frame and the match.
The California Jockey Club plans to buy the Oakland race track for about 20000 dollars. Jockey Marty Bergen is expected to ride for Phil Dwyer this season, though no contract is signed yet. The amateur American court tennis championship will be held April 4 and 6 at the New York Racquet and Tennis Club with a trophy donated by the club and the Boston Athletic Association.
Nathan Haskell Dole told the Parker’s yesterday afternoon gathering that originality is a myth in art and literature. He argued Shakespeare cribbed ideas, Stevenson used Treasure Island’s plot from Robinson Crusoe, and only thirty six distinct situations exist in plays.
The Twelfth annual meeting of the Boston Paper Trade Association was held at the Hotel Bruns Wick with Hon. H. H. Sprague as guest. Officers elected included President William T. Barker and secretary J. B. Forsyth. A resolution favored reciprocity and Sprague spoke on water supply and the Metropolitan Water Board's role in improving Boston area water.
After over three months of planning Boston Lodge of Elks presents a benefit program featuring thirty high grade attractions. Doors open at noon with a lively show from the first number to a surprise finale, promising no dull moment.
Over 200 members attended the Boston Boot and Shoe Club dinner at Youngs Hotel last night at five o clock. Guests included William Lloyd Garrison Rev Samuel Richard Fuller Hon Gorman D Gilman Gamaliel Bradford Joseph B Ames and BE A Wyeth during the regular meeting.
Members of Division 11 A O H I South Boston gathered for a St Patrick's Eve celebration led by President Peter H Corcoran with ex President M J Collins and delegates including John A McManus James J Graham Thomas Maddigan and R J Curley A banquet social and literary program followed with speakers praising Ireland and loyalty to the realm John A Ryan Daniel O Donovan County Secretary W F Fitzgerald and others spoke.
Advertisement urges keep Dr Bull's Cougs Syrup in every home as a reliable cough remedy and daily use. The line promotes immediate relief and household readiness for coughs and throat irritation.
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