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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1893
Page
3
An auction notice outlines a Wednesday sale starting at 1 o'clock for a large stock of horses, coaches, wagons, and carriages. It lists numerous models with detailed descriptions from second hand to elegant Stanhope tops, with prices and bids to begin promptly at the posted times.
The Crescent Suffolk boxing meet at the Casino is set for 7:15 PM with all boxers appearing and no mishaps reported. Tickets are available at the Casino box office, and out of town boxers and patrons will have a chance to catch their last train after the event.
The Kings County Wheelmen elected Willard C. Neilis as president and J Forster as vice president along with officers including Samuel J. Graham and J Hayward. Members logged 45 890 miles with W A Thompson leading at 8505 miles and several riders posting notable point totals. The report also covers related club elections, new clubs, upcoming races, and social events across multiple Boston area cycling groups including Cherry Diamond Manhattan Bi Club Mt Washington Bi Club and Roxbury Club.
Portland Maine March 20 formal opening of the new athletic club house at Spring and Oak streets drew several thousand visitors. The colonial mansion houses gymnasium swimming tanks baths bowling alleys restaurant card rooms reading rooms and reception rooms with modern facilities. Cost upward of 40000. club of about five hundred members includes many prominent city men from the former wheel club and turnverein.
Judge Thomas D. Brooks aged 82 suffered a right sided stroke Sunday while at home in Athol. He collapsed in his chair and remained unconscious. his wife alerted nearby neighbors and Dr Oliver attended. Prognosis said to be poor as he remained unconscious.
In New York on March 20 Bishop Wigger of Newark issued a circular to all priests in the diocese rescinding the prior order that forbade absolution to parishioners whose children attend public schools instead of parochial ones. The move pleases Catholic parents with children in public schools.
Today's track program lists six races with winners and times from Gurrenscurc New Jersey. Tartarian leads race one with 1 09 4, while Spaldie filly edges Minnie Brown filly in race two, and Mohican wins race three at even money. Play or Pay triumphs in race four, Sorrento tops race five, and Capulin takes race six.
The Special to the Post lists race by race outcomes for today at Gloucester with first place horses across seven events. Winners include Wahoo Robin Hood Wallace G. Missive Pommery See A Pope Sir Catsby Bias and others with times from 1:44 to 1:51 and betting odds ranging from even money to 22 to 1.
In St Paul on March 20 the coal mine dispute widens with a conflict between the Legislature and Ramsey Circuit Court. The court detained a House sergeant at arms and demanded access to coal combine letters. Representative Walsh defied the order. The Senate debated instructing an investigation to retain the books as House impeaches threats rise. A call of the House was ordered to bring Walsh into custody, while discussions of militia to enforce orders surfaced amid judge Egan's handling of the letter books dispute. Wells and Walsh left the District Court as the judge prepared to rule.
James Kennedy longtime telegraph and newspaper man died of heart failure in New York at about age 60. During the war he served as cashier of the American Telegraph Company in Philadelphia and later of Bauers' & Brokers' Telegraph Company in the same city. He worked on the staff of John Russell Young's Standard, joined the Associated Press, and remained with United Press until his death. he never married.
The second launching of the season at the Herreshoff works saw the 90 foot Kalolah steam yacht slide into Bristol Harbor at 9 10 am. Mrs John B Herreshoff christened the vessel with Moet et Chandon. Built for Charles H Hayden of Cleveland Ohio the craft features a 150 hp Herreshoff engine and oak yellow pine planking. Plans include a larger 102 footer for Hayden and several other launches to follow including the Louise and Loon as the Iselin Morgan cup defender efforts proceed.
All are anxious as the Post prints coupons this week and list gains appear. The foremost advance in the at large list is by A. Barney Shattuck, who now leads the field and draws closer to victory.
Mr Hickey adds over 1000 votes since yesterday and candidates below 500 are omitted from lists. Frank Hans of South Boston sent 1100 votes, while Thomas Gannon of Cambridge nears leader by a few hundred. Jack Jacobs climbs from the South End, now leading, with J L Kingston rising. Enclosed 2000 coupons from M C A cigar factory workers credit to Jacobs at 66 Kendall Street. Stearns.
The column reiterates Griffin's ultimatum for a Dixon Griffin match, confirming weight steps to 120, 121, or 122 pounds on fight day and a 122-pound featherweight claim. It notes Griffin's plans in Troy and Albany, mentions Jack Green's cold, Dempsey's disputed bout result, and other boxing tidbits with named figures and locales.
Hanover N H March 20 A cablegram from the American consul at Leipsic Germany reports the death there after a three days illness of Louis Pollens Jr son of Professor Louis Pollens of Dartmouth College. He graduated from Dartmouth in 1891 and studied in France and Switzerland before attending Johns Hopkins in 1892. He returned to Europe last January. He was described as exemplary and promising.
Nashville scene reports a blaze in Athens Alabama early today destroying several stores and small buildings with total damage not exceeding 60000 dollars. Student William Chandler of McKenzie Tennessee and Owen R K Brown of Athens were killed when walls collapsed on them.
Dr Oliver M Sheridan of Centre street formerly of Randolph has achieved notable practice growth and will break ground on Centre street for a fine three flat house to be his residence on the first floor Amity Lodge A I of Sf hosts visiting lodges after their meeting Harvard Glee Club and Banjo Guitar Mandolin Club to entertain and dance under Jamaica Plain Indian Association auspices at Elliot Hall tomorrow Miss Emma Becker to give a concert Aprils at Knights of Honor Hall to fund a memorial window for Rev Augustus M Haskell Unitarian Church Roslindale Unity Club Roslindale to entertain tomorrow evening Mrs John Bitzer of Providence visiting friends in West Roxbury before joining husband in New York to manage Gorham Manufacturing Co shops Dr Murray of Boylston station plans a new residence on Paul Gore Street Dedham train schedule questioned by Old Colony patrons Hillside Tennis Club rehearsing Gilbert play Engaged with a late April performance Jamaica era club tournament to start Tuesday eight teams each seven games U O R C Roslindale to run a poverty party mid April.
Reports from Charlestown describe Colonel Bancroft inspecting the Cadets at Main Street armory, with dancing to Holbrook’s orchestra afterward. The Moondyne Social Club hosted ladies with member performances, and Loyal Aid Society planned a sale and dance for March 30 at Abbotsford Hall benefiting the Children’s Home.
Mrs William H Snow of 14 Mansfield Street and Harold C Snow with Mrs Snow s mother Mrs Harry J Culver are spending weeks at City Hotel Keen NH The Depot block in Allston changed hands to Thomas H Chubb sale terms private Beck former owner came from Baltic CT for sale through Horace A Jordan Alcock McKay building dwellings at Weitz and Franklin for John G Sisera completion by July 1 A first rehearsal for Allston Pinafore company at Charles Winter 0 Putnam Ave Cambridge tomorrow at 730 PM A new residence costing 20600 rises on Lanark Road near Kilsyth Road with field stone first story and two wooden stories Bracoy Parr
The Post runs a coupon contest with two round trip tickets for each of eleven or more offers. Five local sections in New England vote by March 27 with results by March 31. Prizes go to top voters in each section and two overall large offers go to non residents of the special areas. Coupons cost one cent at The Post office or through news dealers.
South Boston reports on Irish National Federation committee meetings to set a public demonstration time and place at St Augustine's Hall. Also notes Wentworth Club annual hall at Bethesda Hall on April 13 and progress on local projects, with details on Marine Park changes and Farragut statue funding, plus community notices and local sport events.
East Boston reports a Hamlin Garland talk on single tax at the Home Club, and A M Gregory to speak on From Home to Ruin by Way of Ruin at Central Square Baptist Church. Funeral services for Michael Jordan and John Gill conducted, with interments at Holyhood and Holy Cross Cemeteries, and Unitarian Church lecture on Europe travel scheduled. Jonni Field in Florida. Frank Leads in town. Cb of V fair planned for Westcott Hall March 22 23 24 26.
The Chelsea area reports the funeral of Mrs. Mary E Brett at St Rose Church with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Jimmie Heron won a 250 gold coin at the Broadway House for bringing in the most waves. Alfred Symmes, a Civil War veteran, died at Souliers Home at age 80. Various society notes mention the Powhatan Tribe and hunter’s degree, an accident on Broadway, the Suffolk Club dinner at Quincy House, a class benefit at the high school, Robert Lash Lodge, the Ladies Aid event at Soldiers' Home, and a Hawthorne lecture by H J Hastings on ancient monuments. Chelsea Rifles inspection led by Col Thomas K Mathews at the South Armory.
Dissatisfaction spreads through Milton and Lower Mills over protection gaps after a major Ames building fire. A Mattapan engine relocation is proposed, with Henry L. Pierce leading protests for round-the-clock coverage. Also noted are gas petitions, Catholic Union election details, Lenten services, river flood news near Eagle mills, Harpe Square parish meeting, and local social club events. Daniel Lynch gains expanded charge over city sewer contracts.
Firefighters battled a lively blaze yesterday afternoon at a two story stable owned by John Manning on Medford street. The fire started in the watchman's room on the second floor miscellaneous hay and grain stored in the hayloft suffered about 500 pounds value, while stalls on the lower floor remained largely intact. Damage is estimated at 500, insured in full. Manning plans to donate 100 to the Somerville Wiremen's Relief Association.
Readable fragments recount Watertown horse cars running on summer Sunday time fifteen minute trips, with notes on local riders. The item mentions Brattle street and Mt. Auburn passengers and includes various local anecdotes about Cambridge figures and events, ending with a mention of Harvard Bridge.
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