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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
13
Market table lists wholesale beef and lamb prices as of March 1 and March 27. Figures include wholesale ranges and discounts applied to meat categories, with notes on price variations in different markets.
Wholesale beef pork and lamb costs rise as corn-fed cattle stay scarce. Boston wholesalers say shortages of cattle in the West drive the price surge, with experts predicting prices will stay high until grass-fed cattle arrive in June or July.
Commercial High School staged its first interclass track and field meet with tight competition and several event wins. Plummer edged Rumpf in the running high jump while Vincent led the 1000-yard run and McCarthy won the one mile.
A scrambled column mix humorously discusses Bill Squire's press agent water wagon clause and Johann Ganzel’s job, notes a West city league of four teams drawn from asylum inmates, and recalls Dan O Leary's memory of framing a bid for Congress while Ty Cobb is aided by seven American league batteries.
In a six round bout at the Olympic Athletic Club Mickey Gannon and Jeff Doherty fought to a near even match that ended in a draw. Willie Mango won the semi final by outpointing Jack Curley, and Sailer Stenson edged Jack Lith. Tony Ferreyi defeated Young Papke and Willie Jones overwhelmed Eddie Britt in the open bout.
At the Vermont Association of Boston event held at the Hotel Westminster 350 Vermonters celebrated with sugaring off fare such as maple sap cider doughnuts apples and popcorn. A miniature Vermont sugar camp and an old time dance followed the feast with Linley Paul guiding the square dances.
About 8000 workers in New Haven railroad workshops may strike if the railroad imposes a piece work system. Representatives from unions meet tonight at 724 Washington Street to oppose the change, with a Boston conference planned tomorrow. All organizations oppose piece work, fearing wage cuts, and a Sunday Faneuil Hall meeting could declare action if talks fail.
In the 38th game at the Hub Palace last night Frank beat Dr. Maynard 150 to 117. Kuhne edged Van Dyke 28 to 24 in the handicap three cushion match.
Street cleaning department blames Mayor Hibbard for the dust blanketing Boston. Acting Superintendent Hourin says no funds to operate watering carts. City council committee had approved an appropriation, but the mayor’s cuts threaten immediate cleanup and fall dust control.
The street cleaning department delayed watering carts amid fall dust but after a rain forecast, Mayor Hibbard ordered watering carts and extra horses from other departments. Critics point to 600 laborer layoffs and poor street conditions raised by Councilman Attridge in a Common Council meeting.
Frank White of West Thornton New Hampshire came to Boston to buy a horse and to search for his brother in law when a bystander lured him to a house. He was assaulted and robbed of about 50 dollars. Officer McCaffrey arrested John J Doherty aged 17 on Commercial Street. Another young man named John Doherty was later arrested in connection with the case.
The New York Assembly approved by a large majority Hart bills aimed at ending legal protections for gambling at race tracks in the state. The first measure would remove the discrimination that allows betting inside track inclosures while it remains a felony elsewhere, aligning with Governor Hughes's recommendation.
Billy Glover defeats Young Shea of Boston in six rounds at the Longacre Athletic Association. The card also features Young Griffo stopping Mark Anderson in the fifth, a draw between Young Sieger and Kid Buttons, Kid White decision over Jack Dailey, and Young Frenchy KOing Young Ahearn in two.
George W. Brown of the Boston Athletic Association fields Olympic level entry Spratt Alexander Cairo native training over the course. Alexander reports 10 miles in 52 minutes 40 seconds. Harvard Yale and Princeton basketball eyes shift to a three-way race next season with college alliances forming amid rough play concerns. Chicago defeats Pennsylvania elevating them as national basketball champions. Four-year-old Chicago program earns high praise for rapid rise. Four mile relay at Penn carnival challenges Michigan veteran trio Rowe Coe Duil and a fourth runner.
Multiple ads offer calling cards for Marchand and Smith promising love, marriage, health, and property guidance for 50 cents with addresses in Tremont and Tremont Street. Kalæstro and Estrella claim palmistry and free consultations. Patent attorney Arthur F Randall listed for information.
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